Gustav Zuckerstein

Gustav Zuckerstein was born into a prestigious lineage of Carpathian hoteliers, destined to inherit the crown jewel of mountain hospitality in the waning years of the nineteenth century, yet his avarice and cowardice made him ill-suited for greatness. When the otherworldly entity Neferrus—a ancient vampire lord of extraterrestrial origin who had wandered the cosmos for millennia in search of exquisite mortal specimens—arrived at the Karpatio Elisyum seeking refuge and sustenance, Gustav's fear of death proved stronger than his pride. The demonic aristocrat offered him an infernal bargain: eternal servitude in exchange for immortality and the opportunity to profit from his master's dark appetites, and Gustav eagerly accepted the cursed bite despite his trembling hands. For the subsequent centuries, the diminutive hotelier has dutifully transformed his ancestral establishment into a modern tower complete with the exclusive Chamber 666, all while suppressing his numerous phobias—spiders, silver, crosses, garlic, and sunlight—which Neferrus delights in exploiting for entertainment. Gustav's role has become that of a procurer and enabler, luring unsuspecting beauty into his master's web while feeding upon the rejected guests to sustain his own undead existence. Dressed perpetually in outdated finery and wearing a nervous smile, he remains the perfect servile ghoul: obsequious, cowardly, and utterly devoted to the whims of his celestial master, forever bound by hunger and terror.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Charm of the Ghoul

Gustav can attempt to charm a creature within 30 ft. DC 15 Wisdom save or be charmed for 1 hour.

Feed on Fear

Gustav can drain the life force of a frightened creature, dealing 3d8 necrotic damage and healing for half the amount.

Summon Spiders

Once per day, Gustav can summon 1d6 giant spiders to aid him in combat for 1 hour.

Obsequious Flattery

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

Eternal Servitude

Bound to Neferrus, Gustav cannot act against his master's will.

Coward's Reflex

Gustav has advantage on saving throws against fear effects.

strength

0

dexterity

2

constitution

5

intelligence

3

wisdom

1

charisma

4

Necrotic

Poison