A is for Amanda Waller

I think it fitting to start A-Z by talking about the founder of the modern incarnation of the Suicide Squad, Amanda Waller.  During the Legends miniseries Darkseid plotted to take over Earth. This caused, then president Ronald Reagan, to temporarily outlaw superheroes. Waller convinced the government to greenlight, Task Force X, and thus the Suicide Squad was born. My first introduction to Waller was in the Bloodlines/Bloodbath crossover of the early 90's, though it was Justice League Unlimited first season that really shown me what kind of character she was. While I do love Viola Davis' live action portrayal, it’s the DCAU version (voiced by the amazing CCH Pounder) that's my favorite film or tv version.  She's done quite a bit in various DC stories. In addition to the Suicide Squad she brought together the New 52's Justice League of America (though the less we talk about the sexy New 52 version of Waller the better). She also served on President Lex Luthor's cabinet. Finally in the DCAU she is responsible for the creation of Batman Beyond. While she doesn't reciprocate she managed to gain the romantic intentions of Jim Gordon's son James (5e stats here).

Waller doesn't trust metahumans and has recently taken a more villainous turn because wants them all dead.

The stats below are for OG Waller. Keep in mind that while she might not be the toughest in a fight she always has operatives nearby and has access to incredible tech.

Code Name: The Wall (nickname)

Real Name: Amanda Waller

Team Affiliations: Task Force X

Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil 

Armor Class: 11 (Bullet Proof Vest)

Hit Points: 52 (8d8+16)

Speed: 30 ft.

Challenge: 1 (100 XP)

Str 13 (+1) Dex 10 (+0) Con 14 (+2) Int 18 (+4) Wis 18 (+4) Cha 18 (+4)

Saving Throws: Cha +6, Wis +6

Skills: Deception +6, Insight +6, Intimidation +6, Perception +6 Persuasion +6

Senses: passive Perception 16

Languages: English, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian

Trait

Cunning Action: On each of her turns, Waller can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Engage, or Hide action.

The Wall Gets What She Wants: Waller has advantage on all Charisma skill rolls she makes. Additionally, she has advantage on all attempts to charm, manipulate, or intimidate her.  

Actions

Multiattack: Waller can make two pistol attacks.

Unarmed: Melee Weapon Attack. +3  to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4+1) bludgeoning damage.

Pistol: Ranged Weapon Attack. +4 to hit, range 50/150 ft., one target, Hit: 9 (2d6+2) piercing damage. (15 round clip)

Bonus Action

Command: An allied creature that can hear Waller immediately makes a weapon attack.

Reaction

Expendable Pawns: When Waller is hit by an attack is an ally is within 10 ft the attack instead targets the ally.