Alicia Riverbrook

Born beneath salt-stained sails to a merchant family that traversed treacherous waters with equal parts skill and devotion, Alicia learned the art of navigation and commerce before she could properly read—knowledge her parents imparted with the same love they lavished upon her and her younger brother Lucas. When a violent storm claimed their lives on Lucas's twenty-first birthday, the siblings were cast adrift in grief, yet Alicia's calculating mind recognized opportunity where others saw only devastation; she steered them toward the fractured kingdom of Geginia, where trade disputes had splintered the people into warring factions. While Lucas earned glory by brokering peace through genuine compassion and humble wisdom, Alicia watched from the shadows as the grateful nation crowned him king, their beloved savior—a coronation that kindled a slow-burning resentment in her heart. She accepted the position of royal advisor with grace and brilliance, becoming indispensable to the crown and beloved by the court, yet each day she schemed and studied the threads of power that bound the kingdom together, waiting for the moment when she could unravel them. Behind her clever counsel and radiant smile lay a woman willing to betray blood itself, to spin lies as deftly as her parents once spun rope, all to claim the throne she believed should have been hers. For Alicia understood something Lucas never would: that sentiment and virtue were currencies far more fragile than gold, and that a kingdom built on gratitude could just as easily be built on deception.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Cunning Deception

Alicia can attempt to deceive a target. Roll a d20 + Charisma modifier; on a 15+, the target is charmed for 1 minute.

Strategic Insight

Alicia can analyze a battlefield. As an action, she grants allies within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll.

Royal Command

Alicia can issue a command to a creature within 60 ft. It must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or follow her command on its next turn.

Shadowy Manipulation

Alicia can create an illusion within 30 ft. that lasts for 1 minute. Creatures must succeed on an Intelligence saving throw (DC 15) to see through it.

Betrayal's Edge

As a bonus action, Alicia can deal 3d6 psychic damage to a creature she has deceived within 30 ft. if they fail a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15).

Master Manipulator

Alicia has advantage on Deception and Persuasion checks.

Keen Insight

Alicia can add her Wisdom modifier to her Intelligence checks.

strength

+0

dexterity

+2

constitution

+3

intelligence

+4

wisdom

+3

charisma

+5