Quillru Bonespine

Quillru was born the unwanted offspring of a minor Roman magistrate and a tiefling courtesan, his infernal heritage a constant source of shame for his father's household. Rather than hide away, the young Quillru weaponized his appearance and intellect, studying the arcane arts while simultaneously ingratiating himself into the criminal underworld that thrived beneath Rome's marble facades. His natural charisma and devastating magical prowess caught the attention of the High Table's recruiters, who recognized in him a perfect instrument for their purposes—a figure too otherworldly to be bound by conventional morality, yet refined enough to navigate the highest echelons of power. Within a decade, Quillru had consolidated control over every racket, smuggling operation, and black market enterprise flowing through the reborn empire, transforming organized crime from a chaotic web of competing interests into a streamlined machine of profit and control. Now Quillru sits as a permanent fixture at the High Table, his delicate features and elaborate robes belying the ruthless pragmatist beneath. He maintains his power through a devilish arrangement: those who pay their tributes to the High Table's coffers enjoy his protection and discretion, while those foolish enough to operate outside the system find their names, crimes, and hideouts delivered directly to the Roman authorities. This calculated betrayal of the independent criminals serves multiple purposes—it eliminates competition, demonstrates the futility of resistance, and ensures that the legitimate government remains dependent on the High Table's intelligence network for maintaining order. Quillru's genius lies not in cruelty for its own sake, but in understanding that true power comes from controlling the game itself, making him perhaps the most dangerous member of an organization built on danger.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

14, modifier +2

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Arcane Bolt

Ranged Spell Attack: +9 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 4d10 force damage.

Shadow Manipulation

Quillru creates an area of darkness (15 ft. radius) that lasts for 1 minute, obscuring vision.

Betrayal's Whisper

Quillru targets one creature he can see. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d10 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Master of Shadows

Quillru can hide in plain sight, gaining advantage on Stealth checks.

Arcane Manipulator

Once per turn, Quillru can reroll a failed spell attack or saving throw.

Criminal Network

Quillru knows the location of all criminals in his territory, gaining advantage on Insight checks.

Infernal Resilience

Quillru has resistance to fire damage and advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

strength

+0

dexterity

+7

constitution

+6

intelligence

+9

wisdom

+6

charisma

+8

Summon Underlings

Quillru calls forth 1d4+1 Thugs to aid him in battle. They appear in unoccupied spaces within 30 ft.

Arcane Backstab

Quillru teleports up to 30 ft. to an unoccupied space and makes a melee spell attack, dealing 3d8 + 5 damage on a hit.

Reveal Secrets

Quillru exposes the name and location of a criminal within his territory, forcing them to make a DC 17 Charisma saving throw or become paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

fire

charmed