Rilsa Rael

Duchess Rilsa Rael is the ruler of Baldur's Gate and the former leader of the Guild.

History
Rilsa Rael served as the leader of the Guild, also known as the Thieves' Guild. Rilsa, however, resented this name, stating it was a guild of people, not of strictly thieves, despite that thievery was the primary source of income.

Rilsa Rael first appeared by speaking to Rose, prompting her to ignore the call of Toril Silvershield and Uldar Ravengard. She claimed they would both be horrible leaders and were not to be trusted.

When Zero Uchiha arrived in Baldur's Gate to deal with the issue of the competing dukes, after the Bhaalspawn incident, he ultimately decided to place Rilsa in charge of Baldur's Gate as a duchess, and appointed himself as King.

Rilsa, under possession of the newly-resurrected Bhaal, Lord of Murder, sent her men to slay Toril Silvershield, Uldar Ravengard, and Imbralym Skoond. When Zero found this out and discerned her state of mind, he was able to coax Bhaal into his mind instead of Rilsa's. Zero was apparently successful, though it is unknown if Bhaal still has any influence over Rilsa, or how difficult it would be for him to regain control of her.

Rulership and Reception
Rilsa's main goals were made clear: to uplift the lower-class in Baldur's Gate and restore some sense of economical stability in the city. Her plans have been poorly received by the nobles of the city. There have been small riots and even an attempt on her life.

Although Zero intended for Rilsa to continue to lead the Guild even as Duchess--utilizing them instead as spies and thieves for the kingdom--most of the members branched off, either losing their faith in Rilsa or joining the new Thieves' Guild, which was later found out to be part of the Kraken Society, a faction of thieves, assassins, and murderers who have strong influence among the Sword Coast and further South.

Despite all of this, Rilsa has become a competent ruler and is slowing but surely making strides in her goal.