Kioki

Kioki was born in a remote mountain monastery where the monks practiced an ancient discipline of spiritual communion with the natural world, believing that all creatures possessed fragments of divine consciousness waiting to be understood. As a child, he discovered his extraordinary gift during meditation—the ability to hear the thoughts and emotions of animals with perfect clarity, and more remarkably, to temporarily inhabit their bodies and experience existence through their senses. A scarlet macaw named Ember found him during a particularly intense vision quest and refused to leave, becoming his inseparable companion and the anchor that helped him navigate between the human and animal worlds without losing his sense of self. When a devastating plague threatened to destroy the delicate ecosystem surrounding the monastery, Kioki ventured beyond the mountain walls with Ember to find a cure, learning that his gift was meant not for isolation but for bridging the gap between humanity and nature. His travels transformed him into a wanderer who uses his unique abilities to protect both people and animals, guided by the principle that true balance requires understanding from both sides of the divide. Though he walks a neutral path, Kioki's compassion consistently draws him toward acts of selfless aid, earning him a reputation as a mysterious guardian whose loyalty lies with all living things.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

14, modifier 2

Whirlwind Strike

Kioki makes two unarmed strikes. On a hit, each deals 1d8 + 4 bludgeoning damage.

Animal Communion

Kioki can cast Speak with Animals at will, allowing him to communicate with beasts.

Nature's Embrace

As an action, Kioki can heal a creature within 30 ft. for 2d8 + 4 hit points, once per long rest.

Parrot's Aid

Ember can distract an enemy, granting Kioki advantage on his next attack roll against that target.

Animal Empathy

Kioki can communicate with animals, gaining advantage on animal handling checks.

Shape of the Wild

Once per short rest, Kioki can transform into a small animal for up to 1 hour.

strength

5

dexterity

6

constitution

6

wisdom

7

Poison

Psychic