npc

Baroness Valeriane Vane

Stat Block

CR 9

, Lawful Evil

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

16 (glamoured studded leather)

Hit Points

Speed

30 ft.

str

-1

dex

con

int

wis

cha

Saving Throws DEX +8, INT +7

Skills Deception +12, Insight +10, Investigation +7, Persuasion +12, Stealth +8

Shadow Merchant Network.Valeriane has advantage on any check made to gather information, find illegal goods, or identify ancient artifacts from the Wastes.

Fey Ancestry.Valeriane has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can't put her to sleep.

Actions

Multiattack.Valeriane makes two attacks with her Rapier or her Hand Crossbow.

Rapier of Influence.Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) sneak attack damage if she has advantage.

Hand Crossbow.Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Master of Tactics.Valeriane can use the Help action as a bonus action. When she uses the Help action to aid an ally in attacking a creature, the target can be up to 30 feet away from her.

Baroness Valeriane "Vane"

Role: The Shadow Merchant
Description: A high-elf who carries herself with the grace of a Kigum noble, despite living in a fortified mansion overlooking the Docks. She is the undisputed queen of the black market.
The Hook: Vane doesn't just sell crystals; she sells influence. She has connections in every major city in Aethervale. If you find something "ancient" in the Wastes, she is the only one with the resources to identify and sell it without attracting the attention of the Grand Arcane Bank.