Helena Landless

Born in Ceylon in 1851, Helena is the twin sister to Neville Landless. Their mother died when the two were very young, and they were raised by an abusive step-father, who had a custom of beating her. Despite being so often victimised, the girl never grew fearful. She and Neville made various escape attempts, all planned by her; yet, unfortunately, they were always soon retrieved and severely punished. In one of these attempts, when the twins were about 7 years of age, they could not find the knife they planned to use to cut her hair (as she pretended to be a boy in hopes of more easily getting away in these situations), and then proceeded to try to tear it out or bite it off. Since young, she was a determined girl. The siblings grew up to be very close, only having each other to rely on, and therefore learned to communicate much through a single glance, sometimes less. Neville grew to be more passionate and impulsive, while Helena more cateful and observant. In the cusp of adulthood, the stepfather died. Neville said it was good, or he might have killed him. Of course, Helena would have known that before. But sometimes, even between twins, there might be secrets... does she hide something from her brother? Or could he hide something from her? After their stepfather's passing, they were handed to the care of a philanthropist, who was very self-centered. They did not like him, but thankfully were soon sent to Cloisterham, in England, to the care of Reverend Septimus Crisparkle. Before meeting the man, they assumed they would not like him, as they hadn't liked anyone with their charge, so they planned to affront him until being broken away again. But, upon meeting, they did like him, and in a silence conversation decided to forgo their previous plan. In Cloisterham, Neville was staying with Mr. Crisparkle himself, and Helena would stay in a seminary for young women named The Nun’s House, and share a room with Miss Rosa Bud.

• empathetic Grounded; reminds me of a tree and it's roots. Caring, protective of those she loves.

Helena is reserved and usually polite. She doesn't trust easily, but she is kind.

Not possessive

Respectful