Helena comes from a modest background but clawed her way into the high circles by leveraging her wits and skills. Although she works within the Syndicate, she is constantly torn between loyalty to the group and a personal thirst for recognition outside the confines of birthright. Her sly smile and quick tongue hide a ruthlessness that surfaces when her secrets are threatened.
Motivations
She is tasked with infiltrating rival factions, gathering sensitive information, and orchestrating covert sabotage. Helena’s methods include burglary, espionage, and leveraging blackmail material—often creating diversions that allow Cassius’s more overt plans to proceed unhindered.
Background
She is the gossip of Mercier Estate where over 1000 people live and work for her family. The run the newspaper that delivers news all over the capital of Grym. Although beautiful, she is modest in what she wears to keep attention from her. However, she wears a fully makeup set and paints her nails.
Stat block
Ability Scores:
• STR 10 • DEX 16 • CON 12 • INT 14 • WIS 12 • CHA 14
Hit Points: ~28 (4d8 + CON modifier)
Armor Class: ~15 (using studded leather armor)
Proficiencies: Stealth, Acrobatics, Investigation, Deception
Special Class Features:
• Sneak Attack: +2d6 extra damage per turn when conditions are met
• Cunning Action: Dash, Disengage, or Hide as a bonus action
• Uncanny Dodge: Use reaction to halve incoming damage
Equipment: A rapier, hidden dagger(s), lockpicks, thieves’ tools
Tactics:
Helena avoids prolonged melee, instead striking from shadows or using the environment to her advantage. She aims for key targets (wizards, clerics) to disable them early in an encounter, then melts away into the dark corridors of the academy.