Infirmary Healer Helena

"Don't give me that look, young man. I might decide to keep you in here forever, I've never had a helper get those bedpans so clean."

-Helena to Tiberius Valerian, 9:66 Dragon

Physical Appearance
Helena is a stately older woman who maintains a trim figure due to the constant bustle of caring for injured or sick Grey Wardens. She has warm brown eyes that are often crinkled in a smile. Whether that smile is mischievous or genuine depends on her mood.

Personality

Helena is a kind woman who has spent decades perfecting her bedside manner. Despite never having had children, she tends to mother the Wardens who come under her care regardless of whether they are there for healing or training. While she is undoubtedly kind, Helena also has the brisk and clinical manner of a woman who has been healing for many years. She does not shy away from blood or gore, and can tease, cajole, and even order her patients about so that she can quickly and effectively treat them.

History
Helena was trained at the Perendale Circle in Nevarra and showed an inclination towards the healing arts from a young age. She was a well respected enchanter at the Perendale Circle when the Mage-Templar War broke out. She left with several of her students and struck out north, heading for Weisshaupt Fortress. She hoped that the Wardens could shield them from the Templars and Chantry. The First Warden agreed to accept the mages only if they joined the order. Helena was happy to accept that bargain. She spent several years training with Anders to broaden her knowledge of the healing arts. She has now been the head of Weisshaupt's infirmary for 16 years.

In-game
Helena continues to run the infirmary with a firm hand.

Relationships
Anders- Helena does not resent the abomination as much as many of the Wardens at Weisshaupt do. She understands his motivations and appreciates his willingness to share his knowledge of healing with her. By her measure, he gets a little credit for every life she has saved in service to the Wardens.

Tiberius Valerian- She was annoyed with him for flipping one of her patients out of bed but came to appreciate him for his work ethic when he was assigned aid her as a punishment. The fact that he's easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either.

Miscellaneous
Trivia
 * Helena has a soft spot for cats but refuses to allow animals into her infirmary.