Secretsage

Secretsage was born to a human mother and infernal father in a remote mountain settlement, his crimson skin and curved horns marking him as an outsider before he could even speak. From childhood, he constructed elaborate fantasies where his parents loved him unconditionally and his demonic heritage was a gift rather than a curse—scenarios so vivid and consuming that he would lose entire days within them, only to wake gasping and hollow. The innate sorcerous power flowing through his bloodline manifested as a cruel gift: the ability to see multiple futures branching from every choice, each one a ghost of possibility that haunted him relentlessly. Rather than blame those who shunned him, Secretsage internalized their rejection as deserved, convinced that his very existence was a burden to everyone around him, and began constructing a narrative where his death would be the ultimate act of selflessness. A persistent voice in his mind—whether born of his infernal heritage or fractured psyche, he cannot say—torments him with a binary choice: surrender to selfish oblivion or continue the slow suffocation of existing for others' sake. He wanders now as a wanderer of the material plane, performing small acts of magic for those in need, using others' gratitude as temporary anchors to prevent himself from slipping entirely into the abyss. Yet beneath every heroic gesture lies a desperate calculation: if he can be essential to someone, perhaps he might finally discover a reason to believe his own survival matters.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Spectral Grasp

Make a melee spell attack. On a hit, deal 3d8 necrotic damage and reduce target's speed by 10 ft. until the end of their next turn.

Echoing Whispers

Choose one creature within 60 ft. to hear haunting whispers. They must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d10 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Fate's Choice

As an action, Secretsage can force a creature within 30 ft. to make a DC 15 Charisma saving throw. On a failure, they must choose one of two options: take 3d6 necrotic damage or lose their next action.

Selfless Sacrifice

Once per long rest, Secretsage can take damage intended for an ally within 30 ft. and reduce it by 1d10 + his Charisma modifier.

Haunting Visions

Secretsage can see multiple futures, granting advantage on Insight checks.

Burdened Soul

Once per long rest, Secretsage can reduce damage taken by half for one turn.

strength

0

dexterity

2

constitution

4

intelligence

3

wisdom

1

charisma

5

Psychic