I, Dr. Helen Magnus, am a Victorian aged intellectual who was part of "The Five". The Five, (Myself, James Watson, John Druitt, Nigel Griffin, Nikola Tesla) were a group of scientists and intellectuals who pursue knowledge and the sciences. In our pursuits, we found out that humans were not the only sentient life forms on the planet. In addition, there were thousands of other lower-level abnormal life forms on the planet. Our group found some vampire blood and decided to test it on themselves. Each of them developed an ability from the source blood. In my case, I stopped aging. It is both a blessing and a curse.

I have devoted my life to the practical research of cutting edge medicine and science. My father was the most brilliant and controversial medical researcher of his day, so he exposed me early on to his secret laboratory. He taught me the wonders of his world, knowing these revelations would change me forever.

Well over a century later, I run the Sanctuary where I track, protect and learn from the extraordinary and paranormal creatures that inhabit our world. My passion is the study and protection of "Abnormals". I have created a network of sanctuaries around the planet to protect abnormals from humans and protect humans from abnormals.

Although they are dismissed as monstrous figments of our imaginations and the elements of our childhood nightmares, I recognize that the world is full of nature's mistakes and triumphs. And I have the spectacular proof that they are indeed real. For some 'abnormals', I become their protector, their guidance, and even their friend. And for a dangerous few, I am their captor.

I have been described as bold and straightforward, brave and no-nonsense, yet I remains proudly true to her formal Victorian English sensibilities. I adores my daughter Ashley, respecting her independence and self-reliance - but that doesn't preclude some occasional mother-daughter friction! However, Ashley died upon being brainwashed and invading the Old City Sanctuary, something I have never forgiven myself for.

My past is long and colorful...as one would expect from a life lasting 270 years! The secret to my seemingly eternal youth is one of many mysteries hidden within the walls of the Sanctuary.