Asha Kumar

Born beneath the ancient canopy of Banwan forest to Bandar, a legendary warrior whose name was whispered with reverence among all Vanara clans, Asha inherited not merely her father's strength but his unshakeable conviction that power must serve compassion. From childhood, she trained relentlessly with her bo staff, mastering forms that seemed to make the very air dance around her, until the day a vicious Naga clan invaded the borderlands seeking to enslave her people. Rather than retreat into the safety of the deep forest, Asha ventured into the Nagas' territory, studying their tactics and philosophies, learning that understanding one's enemy was as vital as defeating them. When she returned to Banwan, she brought with her not just knowledge of combat, but a broader vision of what her people could become—protectors not just of their own kind, but of the balance that kept all of Fustirah in harmony. Her father's final gift before his passing was the recognition that his daughter had surpassed him, not in technique, but in wisdom and purpose. Now, Asha stands as Banwan's greatest defender, wielding her staff and her hard-won understanding to navigate the complex world beyond the forest, determined to prove that true strength lies in defending the vulnerable and building bridges between warring peoples.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

15, modifier 2

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

12, modifier 1

Bo Staff Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Defensive Stance

Asha takes a defensive stance, gaining +2 AC until the start of her next turn.

Naga Tactics

Asha can mimic a Naga's movement for one turn, allowing her to move through difficult terrain without penalty.

Compassionate Strike

When Asha hits a creature with her Bo Staff, she can choose to deal 2d8 less damage to heal an ally within 30 ft. for 1d8.

Warrior's Insight

Asha gains advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks and can sense the intentions of others.

Forest's Guardian

Asha has advantage on saving throws against being frightened while in forested areas.

strength

6

dexterity

7

constitution

5

wisdom

6

Poison

Psychic