Keyleth

A half-elf druid on a quest to become her people's leader while fighting dragons alongside her friends.

Keyleth of the Air Ashari, played by Marisha Ray, is a half-elf druid and an original member of Vox Machina. She is part of the party from the first episode of the campaign, which premiered on March 12, 2015, to the final episode. Her primary narrative focus involves completing her Aramenté, a rigorous journey required for her to become the leader of her people. Throughout the campaign's 115 episodes, she travels across Tal'Dorei and beyond, evolving from a student into a pivotal figure in the fight against the Chroma Conclave and later the Cult of Vecna.

Quick Facts

Class: Druid
Race: Half-elf
Portrayed by: Marisha Ray

Lore & Background

Keyleth is a half-elf druid belonging to the Air Ashari tribe. Her role within Vox Machina centers on her ongoing Aramenté, a journey she must finish to assume leadership of her people. The quest comes to the fore in episode 22, when she visits another druid tribe to continue it. Smaller arcs inside the Chroma Conclave story arc (episodes 39–84) focus on Grog's herd, on the last figure from Percy's past and on a strained family reunion for the twins Vex and Vax. Later, during the journey to Ank'Harel (episodes 85–99), Keyleth is seen seeking to complete her Aramenté while traveling with Vox Machina.

Reader's Guide

Keyleth is defined by her dual role as a druid and a leader in training. Her character arc is tied to the Aramenté, which drives plotlines such as her visit to another druid tribe in episode 22. Her presence is constant through major turning points: the Kraghammer battle (episodes 1–16), the Vasselheim trials (episodes 17–23), the Briarwood conflict in Whitestone (episodes 24–38), the fight against the Chroma Conclave (episodes 39–84), and the final confrontation with Vecna (episodes 100–115). Marisha Ray portrays her as a half-elf druid throughout.