Gladys, The Fudge Troll

Gladys was once a carefree confection troll who roamed the Sugared Marshlands, her translucent orange cream skin shimmering under moonlight as she crafted delicate fudge sculptures from the crystallized sweetness of her native homeland. In her youth, she encountered a charming cocoa merchant who would later become the notorious Chocolate King, and they shared a passionate romance beneath the candy cane forests before he had to return to his royal responsibilities. When their paths crossed again decades later on a starlit evening, old flames rekindled in a moment of weakness, and from that forbidden union came Philip, a hybrid child caught between two confectionery worlds. Though Gladys has always maintained a gentle heart devoted to protecting the wild places where sugar and spice grow untamed, her indiscretion haunts her, as Philip struggles to find his place between his mother's humble fudge-folk traditions and his father's chocolate Kingdom. She has devoted herself to raising her son with integrity and kindness, teaching him that power without compassion is merely sweetness that has rotted from within. Despite her past mistakes, Gladys remains a beloved figure among the forest creatures, known for her wisdom and her ability to mediate disputes with fairness and grace.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Fudge Blast

Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 3d8 + 5 psychic damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the end of Gladys's next turn.

Sweet Embrace

Gladys envelops a creature in a warm fudge hug. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. They can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of their turns.

Candy Cane Whirl

Gladys spins, creating a whirlwind of candy canes. Each creature within 10 ft. must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Mother's Call

Gladys summons forest creatures to aid her. Up to three creatures of CR 1 or lower appear and act on her initiative for 3 rounds.

Fudge Sculptor

Gladys can create delicious fudge sculptures that provide temporary hit points (1d6) to allies within 30 feet.

Mother's Wisdom

Allies within 10 feet gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

strength

5

dexterity

4

constitution

7

wisdom

8

charisma

9

Poison

Psychic