Backstory:
15 years ago, Kestra, a young Kenku, was kidnapped from her wealthy adopted family. Her captors recognized the value of a Kenku, hoping for a significant ransom. However, her adopted family, blinded by their own wealth and arrogance, callously refused to meet the demands. Faced with the threat of death, Kestra's fate took an unexpected turn.

 
In the eleventh hour, a shadowy figure, the headmaster of the Thieves' Guild, intervened. Witnessing her resilience and untapped skill set, they orchestrated a daring rescue. Deciding to take Kestra under their wing, they guided her into the clandestine world of thievery.

Story Hook:
Now, fifteen years later, Kestra is a fresh recruit to the Thieves' Guild of Phandalin, harboring ambitions of climbing the ranks swiftly. The traumatic memories of her past serve as a driving force, pushing her to prove herself in the shadowy world she now navigates. The echoes of her family's betrayal and her time in captivity linger, fueling her disdain for wealth and societal norms.

 
As Kestra embarks on her journey with the guild, she carries the weight of her past. The shadows offer both refuge and vengeance, and Kestra is determined to rewrite the narrative that once sought to condemn her. Unbeknownst to her, the kidnappers from her past may still lurk in the shadows, adding an extra layer of danger to her ambitions.