Ginnivere Dukes

Born into a merchant family that trafficked in forgeries and black-market goods across the kingdom's underworld, Ginnivere learned early that secrets were the most valuable currency of all—far more precious than gold or gems. When her father's operation was betrayed by a trusted lieutenant, she watched her entire family disappear into the dungeons, but rather than follow them into captivity, the cunning young woman orchestrated her own escape and reinvented herself completely. She spent the next four decades cultivating an intricate web of informants, blackmailers, and spies across every social stratum, from beggars to nobility, positioning herself as the indispensable middleman who could procure any intelligence for the right price. Her neutrality is legendary—she sells information to whoever pays best, maintaining no allegiances except to her ever-growing personal fortune and the thrill of outsmarting those foolish enough to underestimate her. Operating from a nondescript establishment in the city's oldest quarter, Ginnivere has become a phantom-like figure whose true appearance changes so frequently through disguises and illusions that few can claim to know what she actually looks like. At fifty-seven, she remains as dangerous as she is elusive, always three moves ahead of her competitors and content to let others fight her battles while she profits from their bloodshed.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

14, modifier 2

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Whispers of the Shadows

Ginnivere can choose one creature she can see within 60 ft. to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, they take 4d8 psychic damage and are frightened until the end of their next turn.

Cunning Escape

As a bonus action, Ginnivere can disengage and move up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Information Broker's Bargain

Ginnivere can offer information to a creature. If they agree, they must succeed on a DC 18 Charisma saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute, during which they must follow her instructions.

Illusory Duplicate

Ginnivere creates an illusory duplicate of herself within 30 ft. The duplicate lasts for 1 minute and can distract enemies, granting her advantage on her next attack roll.

Shadowy Strike

Ginnivere makes a melee attack with a dagger. On a hit, it deals 1d8 + 4 piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 2d6 poison damage.

Master of Disguise

Ginnivere can change her appearance at will, gaining advantage on Deception checks.

Web of Secrets

She knows the secrets of those around her, granting her advantage on Insight checks.

strength

0

dexterity

8

constitution

6

intelligence

6

wisdom

5

charisma

9

Psychic

Poison