Azthraxru Hoshikawa

Azthraxru was born in the sprawling underbelly of the Equity Union's capital, where the distinction between shadow and substance had long ago blurred into irrelevance. His draconic heritage marked him as an outsider even among the criminal underworld, a scaled predator among rats and foxes, but this distinction became his greatest asset rather than a liability. The House of Thornwood recognized his potential early—a young dragonborn with the cunning to match his natural intimidation and the ambition to exploit both. They groomed him through the ranks of organized crime, teaching him that power flows not from brute strength but from the careful orchestration of fear, favor, and financial obligation. By the time he reached adulthood, Azthraxru had already orchestrated the downfall of three rival syndicates and consolidated their operations under a unified banner of Thornwood authority. His elevation to the High Table was inevitable, a coronation of a predator who had proven himself worthy of sitting among the architects of continental corruption. Now ensconced in the capital as the Table's enforcement arm, Azthraxru maintains the delicate equilibrium that keeps the vast criminal apparatus functioning without drawing unwanted attention from legitimate authorities. Every unapproved theft, every freelance operation, every ambitious upstart attempting to carve their own territory receives swift and decisive punishment delivered through his network of enforcers and informants. The wealth flows constantly—his portion of the global tribute ensuring a life of opulent comfort that most legitimate rulers could scarcely imagine. As long as the House of Thornwood continues to sanction his position, Azthraxru knows he will remain untouchable, his draconic scales a literal and metaphorical shield against consequence. He has learned that true power lies not in the taking of crime, but in the control of crime itself, and he wears that knowledge like a crown.

Strength

16, modifier +3

Dexterity

20, modifier +5

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Shadow Strike

Make a melee attack with a dagger. On a hit, deal 2d6 + 5 piercing damage and 3d6 sneak attack damage.

Command Enforcer

Direct an ally to make one attack as a reaction. The ally gains +2 to the attack roll.

Fearful Roar

All creatures within 30 feet must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or take 4d8 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Master of Shadows

Advantage on Stealth checks and can hide even when only lightly obscured.

Fearsome Presence

Enemies within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

Criminal Network

Can use a bonus action to gain advantage on Intelligence (Investigation) checks.

Untouchable

Gains resistance to all damage from attacks made by creatures of lower challenge level.

strength

+8

dexterity

+10

constitution

+10

intelligence

+7

wisdom

+6

charisma

+9

Swift Retribution

Make two dagger attacks against a target that has attacked him this turn.

Network of Shadows

Teleport to an unoccupied space within 60 feet that he can see.

Enforcer's Wrath

Choose one creature within 30 feet. That creature must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or take 6d10 necrotic damage.

Poison

Psychic

Frightened