Antonio Maroun

Born into the shadowy underworld of organized crime, Antonio Maroun inherited more than just his father's striking azure eyes and raven-dark hair—he inherited a legacy of calculated violence and meticulous erasure. While his father, Don Vincenzo, earned his fearsome reputation through an almost artistic mastery of making people vanish without a trace, Antonio discovered his own cunning lay in the intricate web of information, blackmail, and subtle manipulation that could accomplish what crude force never could. Growing up in the gilded cage of his family's compound, he studied his father's methods with the focus of a scholar, recognizing that true power came not from blind loyalty to tradition but from understanding the mechanisms beneath it. His education in the family business has been unconventional—less about pulling triggers and more about pulling strings, learning to read people like others read ledgers, identifying the leverage points that make a man either invaluable or expendable. Though still refining his craft and occasionally chafing against his father's expectations, Antonio has begun to carve out his own niche, proving that a sharp mind and sharper instincts can be just as deadly as the old ways. He operates by a strict personal code, where every action serves a purpose and every decision is weighed against its consequences, making him a rogue element even within his own family's hierarchy.

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

15, modifier +2

Cunning Strike

Make a melee attack with a dagger. On a hit, deal 1d8 + 4 piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Shadow Step

Teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space in dim light or darkness. After teleporting, gain advantage on the first attack made before the end of the turn.

Whispers of Fear

Choose one creature within 30 feet. It must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d6 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Calculated Evasion

As a reaction, reduce damage from an attack by half. If the attacker is within 5 feet, make a melee attack against them as part of this reaction.

Master Manipulator

Antonio can use his cunning to gain advantage on deception and persuasion checks.

Shadowy Presence

He can blend into shadows, gaining advantage on stealth checks in dim light or darkness.

strength

+1

dexterity

+4

constitution

+3

intelligence

+3

wisdom

+2

charisma

+2