Mary Jeffries, the Deceptive Madame

“Scandalous Secrets of Mary Jeffries: London’s Elite Madam Unveiled!”

• Alias: Mary Jeffries
• Gender: Female
• Race: Human
• Occupation: Madam and procuror
• Religion: Not specified
• Allies: High society clientele, wealthy individuals
• Enemies: Authorities, former police inspector
• Abode/Base of operations: Brothels in Church Street and Kensington, flagellation house in Hampstead, possibly a slave house near Kew
• Nationality: English
• Languages: English
• Alignment: Neutral Evil
• Affiliation(s): London’s underworld, elite clientele
• Significant others: Not specified

Mary Jeffries emerges as a captivating figure in the complex tapestry of London’s late 19th-century underworld. Her life unfolds as a story of ambition, one that weaves through the shadowy corners of society, revealing a character entangled in a web of secrets and vices.

Fear appears to be a distant stranger to Mary Jeffries. Instead, she thrives on the intoxicating power of her influence, using it to manipulate the fortunes and desires of others. Her relentless pursuit of wealth and status is the driving force behind her every move, pushing her further into the labyrinthine world of vice and indulgence.

In a city steeped in scandal, Mary Jeffries stands as a formidable player, her name whispered with reverence among the elite circles of businessmen, politicians, and aristocrats. Her mastery of discretion is unrivaled, allowing her to navigate the intricate dance of secrets and desires that swirl around her. Her ultimate ambition? To etch her name into the annals of history as a woman who conquered the shadows and ascended to a position of unparalleled influence and power.

Mary Jeffries

Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil

Armor Class 14 (Elegant Attire) Hit Points 136 (21d8 + 42) Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	18 (+4)

Skills: Deception +7, Persuasion +7, Insight +4, Sleight of Hand +6, Senses: Passive Perception 11

Languages: English

Challenge: 8 (3,900 XP)

Special Traits:

• Mistress of Deception. Mary Jeffries has advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks and can’t be magically forced to tell the truth.
• Charm Resistance. Mary Jeffries has advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

Actions:

• Multiattack. Mary makes two melee attacks.
• Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
• Hidden Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage. This attack has a chance of causing the Poisoned condition (DC 14 Constitution saving throw to resist).

Reactions:

• Evasion. If Mary Jeffries is subjected to an effect that allows her to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, she instead takes no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.

Equipment:

• Elegant Attire (functions as studded leather)
• Dagger
• Hidden Blade (treated as a dagger)
• Disguise Kit
• Lockpicking Tools
• 50 gp in assorted coins

Lair Actions: If encountered in her lair, Mary Jeffries can take lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Mary Jeffries takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; she can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

• Veiled Secrets. Mary Jeffries obscures the truth and attempts to charm all creatures within 60 feet of her. Affected creatures must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. A charmed creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a success.
• Calculated Evasion. Mary Jeffries uses her Evasion trait to evade an area effect attack, negating all damage on a successful Dexterity saving throw.
• Sudden Disappearance. Mary Jeffries turns invisible until the end of her next turn or until she attacks, makes a damage-dealing spell, or forces someone to make a saving throw. While invisible, she can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. She remains invisible until she attacks or uses another ability, but she can’t attack while invisible.

Roleplaying Notes: Mary Jeffries is a master of disguise and deception. She thrives in the shadows of London, where she runs an intricate web of illicit enterprises, including high-class brothels and other nefarious activities. Her sordid reputation precedes her, and her clients include members of the elite, politicians, and even aristocrats. Jeffries is not above using deception and manipulation to maintain her influence over her clientele and rivals. She is calculating and always maintains her composure, even in the face of scandalous revelations.

Currently in the World

Mary Jeffries is a woman in her late 50s, her once-vibrant appearance now marked by the passage of time. She has a regal presence, standing at an average height, though slightly stooped with age. Her graying hair, once luxurious and dark, is now carefully concealed beneath a lace-trimmed bonnet. Her cold, calculating eyes seem to pierce through the room, framed by delicate wrinkles that betray her years of experience.

She is often seen wearing an array of dark, elegant Victorian dresses, always impeccably maintained despite the nature of her profession. Today, she dons a deep crimson gown adorned with intricate lace, a subtle yet deliberate choice that reflects her mastery of deception.

Currently, Mary Jeffries sits in a dimly lit parlor of one of her upscale brothels in London, a space furnished with opulent fabrics and gilded mirrors. The room exudes an air of decadence and luxury, offering a stark contrast to the sordid activities that occur within its walls. As she sips tea from a porcelain cup, her demeanor is composed and calculated, her every movement deliberate.

Her mood is one of veiled authority and guarded determination. She is accustomed to navigating the treacherous waters of London’s underworld, where secrets are her currency and discretion her armor. While her composure may mask her inner fears, her ultimate goal is power and control over the dark enterprises she oversees, ensuring her survival in a dangerous world.