Esvele Rosznar

Esvele Rosznar is a human woman who is a member of House Rosznar, and has a secret alter-ego: the notorious thief, the Black Viper. Esvele was raised by her family to be the perfect noblewoman in an attempt to repair their family's sullied name after their banishment from Waterdeep. She partook in dance lessons, proper etiquette, and poise, among others. She openly rebelled against her family's wishes, but when met with resistance she changed tactics. She taught herself to pick locks, pick pockets, move silently, and even fight.

Esvele discovered the legend of the Black Viper, a notorious thief who died in the 14th century DR, and decided to adopt the persona. As very few others knew of the original Black Viper's death, they merely assumed that she had returned after a century of absence. In reality, it is Esvele, who sneaks out at night to escape her day-to-day life.

Relationships

Esvele Rosznar

Acquaintance (Trivial)

Towards Sariel Liadon

2

Dishonest

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Sariel Liadon

Acquaintance (Trivial)

Towards Esvele Rosznar

2

Honest

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History

Sariel and the Black Viper met when they ran into each other while trying to steal the same painting from a noble's villa. With the guards on their way, they agreed to split the price and both take it. Since then, the two have occasionally met with each other at night to engage in some light thievery.
Sariel, however, does not know the Black Viper's true identity, Esvele Rosznar.

Esvele Rosznar

Acquaintance (Trivial)

Towards Emilia Leveva

2

Dishonest

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Emilia Leveva

Acquaintance (Trivial)

Towards Esvele Rosznar

2

Honest

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History

Emilia and Esvele met at a formal function in mid 1494 DR. Although Esvele was unhappy at being forced to attend yet another function for her family, Emilia managed to brighten her day somewhat. They now occasionally meet at functions when the opportunity presents itself. However, Emilia does not know that Esvele's secret identity is that of the Black Viper.

Alignment

Chaotic Neutral

Species

Human

Ethnicity

Tethyrian

Professions

• Rogue

Year of Birth

1469 DR 26 Years old

Family

House Rosznar

Spouses

Siblings

Current Residence

Rosznar Villa, Waterdeep

Gender

Female

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair

Known Languages

Common, Tethyrian, Thieves' Cant

Related Historical Events

• 1493 DR
  Meeting the Black Viper

Black Viper

Medium Humanoid (Human, Thief, Chaotic Neutral

Armor Class 16 (studded leather armor)

Hit Points 84 (13d8+26)

Speed: 30 ft

STR

12
( +1 )

DEX

18
( +4 )

CON

14
( +2 )

INT

13
( +1 )

WIS

11
( +0 )

CHA

16
( +3 )

Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +3

Skills Acrobatics +7, Athletics +3, Perception +3, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages Common, Tethyrian, Thieves' Cant

Challenge Rating 5 (1,800 XP)

Proficiency Bonus +3

Evasion. If the Black Viper is subjected to an effect that allows her to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, she instead takes no damage if she succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if she fails. She can't use this trait if she's incapacitated.
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The Black Viper deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of the Black Viper that isn't incapacitated and the Black Viper doesn't have disadvantage on the attack roll.

Actions

Multiattack. The Black Viper makes three attacks with her rapier.
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage. Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action. On each of her turns, the Black Viper can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Reactions

Uncanny Dodge. The Black Viper halves the damage that she takes from an attack that hits her. She must be able to see the attacker.