Vanessa Cyndrial is the enigmatic matron of the Slayer's Take guild and the wife of Murtin Cyndrial, a halfling who also works at the Slayer's Take. Vanessa is a purple-skinned, serpent-tongued, white-eyed tiefling, who commands respect from both the guild and her husband. She keeps her affairs and motives secret. As an NPC, Vanessa is played by Matthew Mercer.