Astern Willows

Born beneath a moonlit olive grove to Olympian goddess and the mortal scholar Dimitri Willows, Astern inherited her mother's fierce independence and her father's curious mind, though she was raised entirely by her father after the goddess returned to Mount Olympus, leaving only cryptic instructions and a pair of divine weapons as proof of her divine heritage. Growing up in a quiet coastal village, Astern struggled to hide her unusual strength and speed from the other children, often retreating to the rocky shores where she practiced archery and swordplay in solitude, channeling her confusion about her dual nature into relentless self-discipline. When a band of slavers raided her village at age thirteen, Astern's godly blood awakened in full—she moved with preternatural grace and struck down three raiders before they even knew what happened, saving dozens of villagers and earning both gratitude and fearful whispers. Realizing she could no longer stay hidden and that her powers demanded purpose, she convinced her reluctant father to let her leave, vowing to use her unique gifts to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, carrying her ancestral bow and sword as tangible reminders of the two worlds flowing through her veins. Now wandering the borderlands between civilization and wilderness, Astern seeks to understand what it truly means to be half-divine, all while proving that heroism isn't determined by birthright but by the choices one makes when faced with injustice.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

14, modifier 2

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

13, modifier 1

Short Bow Attack

Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6+4 piercing damage.

Short Sword Attack

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6+4 slashing damage.

Divine Strike

Once per long rest, Astern can add 2d6 radiant damage to one weapon attack.

Heroic Leap

As a bonus action, Astern can jump up to 30 ft. in any direction, avoiding opportunity attacks.

Inspiring Presence

As an action, Astern can grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll.

Divine Heritage

Astern has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

Natural Agility

Astern can add her proficiency bonus to her initiative rolls.

strength

4

dexterity

6

constitution

4

wisdom

2

Poison

Psychic