Awngrobug

Born in the twilight hollows beneath the Great Weeping Willows, Awngrobug was once a humble silk-spinner whose thread was said to capture moonlight itself, until the day a plague of shadow-corruption threatened to consume her entire colony. When the elders fell silent and the young began to fade into permanent darkness, she made a pact with an ancient nocturnal spirit—trading her ability to exist in daylight for the power to become a warrior of absolute conviction and unwavering duty. Now she emerges only when the sun retreats, her four arms moving with practiced precision as she wields the needle-blade that once belonged to a fallen knight, having taken his oath as her own and pledging herself to the Anthropomorphic Animals collective. Her crimson silk dress, woven from the very threads that saved her people, serves as a beacon to those lost in the night and a reminder that even the smallest creature can shoulder the burden of justice. Each evening, Awngrobug patrols the borderlands between civilization and wilderness, enforcing the ancient laws that keep her kind and humankind in fragile balance. She speaks little, for her vows demand action over words, yet those who have witnessed her righteous fury know that her rigid moral code is as unbreakable as chitin. In the darkness, where others see only shadows, Awngrobug sees clearly—a paladin bound not by glory or faith, but by an ironclad commitment to preserve the world that nearly claimed her.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

15, modifier +2

Needle-Blade Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8+4 piercing damage.

Silken Snare

Ranged Attack: +7 to hit, range 30 ft., one target. On hit, target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be restrained until the end of its next turn.

Twilight Dance

Awngrobug can move up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks. This movement can be used to reposition or escape.

Oath of the Night

As a bonus action, Awngrobug can grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll. This can be used once per short rest.

Night's Vigil

Awngrobug gains advantage on stealth checks in darkness.

Chitinous Resilience

Resistance to slashing damage due to her tough exoskeleton.

strength

+5

dexterity

+7

constitution

+7

wisdom

+6

slashing