Riven

Riven was born to a mapmaker father and a herbalist mother who settled at the threshold between civilization and the ancient Elven forests, drawn by the unique flora that thrived in that liminal space. Her childhood was spent learning to read the land itself—how to spot the subtle signs of animal passage, interpret weather patterns in the behavior of birds, and harvest medicines from plants that only grew in the deepest glades. When her parents disappeared during an expedition into the woods when she was fourteen, the forest became both her refuge and her classroom. Rather than return to the cities of men, Riven chose to deepen her connection to the wilderness, spending years perfecting the art of the hunt and becoming a phantom among the trees. Her reputation as a tracker and archer grew quietly, known only to the scattered hunters and merchants who traversed the borderlands, until the day she was hired to guide a mysterious figure named DJ Wolfshadow through terrain even the Elves rarely ventured. That meeting changed everything Riven thought she knew about survival and combat. DJ recognized something dormant within her—a capacity for perception that transcended the merely physical—and offered to unlock it. Under DJ's tutelage, Riven learned that a true hunter need not rely solely on sight, that the world sang with information for those who knew how to listen. She studied the ancient Way of the Ninja, learning to move through absolute darkness as if guided by starlight, to track breathing patterns like a musician follows a melody, and to sense vibrations in the earth that spoke of distant footsteps. Though Riven could have claimed mastery and parted ways, she chose instead to remain DJ's forward scout, finding in their partnership a kindred spirit who understood that the greatest strength lay not in the power to strike, but in the wisdom to know when and where to strike. Together, they became something legendary—whispers in the wind, shadows that moved with purpos

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

20, modifier 5

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Longbow Attack

Riven makes a ranged attack with her longbow, dealing 2d8 + 5 piercing damage.

Twin Knife Strike

Riven makes two melee attacks with her twin hunting knives, each dealing 1d6 + 5 slashing damage.

Stealthy Approach

Riven can take the Hide action as a bonus action on her turn.

Ninja's Strike

Riven can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space she can see and make a melee attack.

Master Tracker

Riven has advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track creatures.

Silent Steps

Riven can move stealthily at normal speed without making noise.

Keen Senses

Riven has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Ninja's Insight

Riven can sense the presence of creatures within 30 feet, even if hidden.

strength

5

dexterity

9

constitution

7

wisdom

8

Whispering Shadows

Riven can become invisible until the start of her next turn. She can attack while invisible.

Nature's Call

Riven summons a spectral animal to aid her, granting her advantage on her next attack roll.

Phantom Tracker

Riven can move up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

piercing

slashing