Ellsa Highroot

Born during a rare celestial convergence when three moons aligned over the borderlands, Ellsa was discovered as an infant beneath an ancient oak, cradled in a nest of fox fur and wildflowers—a discovery that marked her as touched by forces beyond mortal understanding. The village elder recognized the signs of her gift immediately: animals gravitated toward her with inexplicable trust, and her mere presence seemed to mend wounded creatures and soothe frantic hearts. As she grew, Ellsa learned that her connection to the woodland realm ran deeper than empathy alone; she could taste the pain in a bird's broken wing, feel the fever burning through a deer's body, and draw out sickness like drawing poison from a wound. Finnan, a red fox with eyes like amber jewels, found her as a child and has remained her constant companion ever since, a bond so profound that some whisper he is her spirit animal made flesh. Now a skilled healer, Ellsa moves through the borderlands gathering moonlit dew and rare herbs, her salves mending not just flesh but the invisible wounds that linger in the forest's collective soul. Yet beneath her serene exterior and gentle ministrations lies a dormant power—the village elder speaks in hushed tones of a prophecy, suggesting that Ellsa's true purpose may require her to become far more than a healer, that the forest itself may one day call upon her to be its guardian against encroaching darkness.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Healing Touch

As an action, Ellsa can restore 2d8 + 5 hit points to a creature she touches. This can be used 3 times per long rest.

Nature's Wrath

Ellsa can summon vines to restrain a target within 30 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. They can repeat the save at the end of each of their turns.

Wild Shape

Ellsa can transform into a beast she has seen before, up to CR 2. This transformation lasts for up to 1 hour or until she reverts back as a bonus action.

Spirit Bond

Ellsa can channel her bond with Finnan to gain advantage on one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw. This can be used once per short rest.

Nature's Call

As an action, Ellsa can summon woodland creatures to aid her. Up to 3 creatures of CR 1 or lower appear and act on her initiative.

Forest's Embrace

Ellsa has advantage on saving throws against being frightened and charmed.

Animal Affinity

Animals within 30 feet of Ellsa are friendly to her and will not attack unless provoked.

strength

0

dexterity

2

constitution

3

intelligence

1

wisdom

5

charisma

4

Poison

Psychic