Katu

Born from the celestial union of two Fu Dog guardians who abandoned their post at the Jade Temple to experience mortality, Katu entered the world as a bridge between the spirit realm and human existence, her prism-opal eyes opening to a world she would never see but would come to understand more intimately than any sighted soul. Her parents, bound by ancient pacts to protect sacred grounds, instead chose to nurture their daughter in hidden monasteries where monks taught her that true sight comes from the vibrations of the earth, the whispers of wind, and the unbreakable connection between mind and spirit. As she matured, the mythical beasts her parents had once guarded began manifesting as intricate tattoos across her skin—a gift and curse that marked her as a conduit for creatures of legend, each one a loyal extension of her will and consciousness, summoned through sheer mental discipline and spiritual harmony. Her mastery of the rope dart and acrobatic combat became legendary among the monastic orders, yet it was her strategic mind and unwavering moral compass that truly set her apart, allowing her to solve conflicts before violence ever became necessary. Scarred by a mission gone wrong where she was forced to recall her creatures while they still bled and burned, Katu vowed to use her extraordinary abilities to protect the innocent and maintain balance between worlds, becoming a wandering guardian whose deceptive beauty and playful demeanor mask the weight of someone carrying an entire bestiary of souls within her flesh. Now she walks a path of lawful good, using her gift not for conquest or glory, but to ensure that the line between the spirit realm and the mortal world remains just, and that no one else must suffer the loss she has already endured.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

20, modifier 5

Constitution

15, modifier 2

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

17, modifier 3

Rope Dart Strike

Make a melee attack with the rope dart. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 5 piercing damage.

Summon Beast

Katu can summon a beast from her tattoos. The beast acts on her turn and has HP equal to 1d10 + 10.

Acrobatic Maneuver

Katu can move through the space of enemies without provoking opportunity attacks for 1 minute.

Vibration Sense

Katu can detect creatures within 30 ft. even if they are hidden or invisible.

Tactical Recall

As a bonus action, Katu can recall all summoned creatures to her, healing them for 1d6 HP each.

Spirit Conduit

Katu can summon creatures from her tattoos, using her action to call them forth.

strength

5

dexterity

9

intelligence

8

wisdom

7

Psychic

Poison