Sahlene is a childhood playmate of the follower Tikrid who gained access to the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary. While it’s unclear who found her inside, Sahlene was never allowed to leave, until one night when she heard the call of Sithis asking her to cleanse the sanctuary. After wiping out the Dawnstar members, she asked and became an assassin for hire.

Notes:
– Sahlene was originally a Khajiit NPC, but the lack of suitable voice actors for beast races facilitated the change to a Redguard with feline eyes.
– Sahlene’s mask is removed prior to meeting her.