Kiro

Born to a family of gifted engineers in Tokyo before immigrating to California, Kiro's childhood was upended when an extraterrestrial invasion force descended without warning, obliterating her parents and younger brother in a single devastating strike that left her as the sole survivor of her neighborhood. Discovered in the rubble by the legendary vigilante Shadow Strike, the grieving girl found solace in her mentor's stoic discipline and began training as her devoted protégé, channeling her trauma into acrobatic skill and an almost manic determination to protect others from experiencing her loss. For three formative years, Kiro's infectious enthusiasm and relentless optimism became the emotional anchor that kept her mentor grounded, their bond deepening as she evolved from a grieving child into a capable young operative for the Commando Force. When Shadow Strike vanished through a dimensional rift during a classified mission, Kiro's world fractured again—but instead of collapsing into despair, she recklessly pursued her through the tear in reality, driven by the terrifying fear that her mentor was truly gone and that their legacy together would be forgotten. She emerged into an alternate dimension to discover a different Shadow Strike: hardened, cynical, and dismissive of the idealistic heroism Kiro had been taught to cherish, forcing the young rogue to confront the painful truth that growth and change are inevitable, even for those she loves most. Now caught between two worlds and two versions of her hero, Kiro must learn that honoring the past doesn't require preserving it in amber, and that accepting her mentor's evolution is not a betrayal of their bond but rather the ultimate proof of her love.

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

14, modifier +2

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Shadow Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage.

Whirlwind Dash

Kiro can dash as a bonus action, moving up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Inspiring Rally

Kiro can grant an ally within 30 ft. an extra 1d6 to their next attack roll or saving throw.

Acrobatic Escape

Kiro can use her action to disengage and move up to half her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Optimistic Resilience

Kiro has advantage on saving throws against fear effects.

Nimble Acrobat

Kiro can move through the space of any creature that is larger than her.

strength

+1

dexterity

+4

constitution

+2

intelligence

+2

wisdom

+3

charisma

+3