שליפאה Shlipah

When שליפאה Shlipah was barely old enough to comprehend the world around her, celestial visitors descended upon her family's modest trading post, their wings casting shadows that seemed to contain entire libraries of forgotten knowledge. Her parents, simple merchants who dealt in spices and cloth, believed the visitation a sign from the divine and raised their daughter to honor the Torah's teachings, yet something deeper stirred within her—a calling that transcended mere piety. As she matured, שליפאה Shlipah was taught by King Yirah of the Holy Hebrew Letters and he gave her the hidden meanings woven into Hebrew letters themselves, each character a key unlocking doors between the material and spiritual realms, binding her will to forces both ancient and ineffable. She continues the family trade, leading their star-marked mule through dusty trade routes, but her true mission became clear when a diminutive Sphinx of inscrutable origin appeared and bound itself to her, recognizing in her a kindred spirit caught between worlds. Now, guided by her pact with this enigmatic creature and the whispers of divine language that echo in her mind, שליפאה wanders the borderlands between civilization and wilderness, seeking lost souls and wanderers who have strayed from their rightful paths. Clad in hardened leather and wrapped in her blue cloak like a prayer shawl, she has become something neither wholly of the merchant class nor fully devoted to temple life—a bridge between the seen and unseen, answering to powers that demand neither worship nor judgment, only service to the mysterious balance that sustains all existence.

Strength

8, modifier -1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

14, modifier 2

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

10, modifier 0

Charisma

17, modifier 3

Divine Letter Decipher

Shlipah can cast Comprehend Languages Spell once per long rest, a useful thing to bridge communication when needed.

Sphinx's Blessing

Twice a day, as a reaction, grant an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to their next ability check or saving throw.

Sphinx's Leap Attack

Able to Fly 40 ft. then make an attack +5 reach 5 ft. Hit 1d4+3 slashing damage plus 2d6 Radiant damage.

Pact Magic

Remaining Spell List: Chill Touch, Minor Illusion, Charm Person (1)

Celestial Touch

Healing Hands restore 2d4 hit points, once per long rest.

Sphinx's Pact

At will as an Action, can summon the Sphinx if Wonder to aid in combat or provide guidance.

Lingering Gaze

Cast the Light spell at will, her luminous gaze when lingering can leave a soft glow afterwards if she wishes.

Lucky

Twice a day, you may take Advantage on a D20 test, or give Disadvantage to an attacker.

strength

-1

dexterity

2

constitution

2

intelligence

1

wisdom

2

charisma

5

Radiant

Necrotic