Tarumba Umba Shadow Stalker

Born beneath the tropical sun of Davao City, Tarumba Umba inherited a curse that would define his existence—his father Kaelen Jaw Umbra, a warrior of the sacred Tigon Tribe, had transgressed against the ancient laws by delving into forbidden shadow magic, earning a generational damnation upon himself and all his bloodline. After his parents' deaths, young Tarumba embraced the very darkness that had destroyed his family, wielding the obsidian blade Umbralfang and adorning himself in an imposing cybernetic ninja suit forged from an unholy fusion of old-world craftsmanship and futuristic technology. Seeking vengeance against those who had wronged his kin, he carved a path of shadow and terror across the islands, eventually settling in Hawaii where his reputation as a merciless warrior preceded him like a creeping darkness. His quest for retribution came to a devastating halt when he encountered Indigo Silver Cougar, a warrior of equal or greater prowess, who defeated him in brutal combat and shattered his aura of invincibility. Standing nearly ten feet tall with rippling musculature, his olive-toned skin bearing the features of both Filipino and African heritage, Tarumba's piercing green eyes burn with the intensity of one cursed to wander eternity seeking redemption through blood and shadow. Now, neither fully mortal nor entirely consumed by darkness, he walks the earth as a living embodiment of his family's transgression—a shadow stalker bound by curse and driven by vengeance, forever caught between his tribal heritage and the abyss he has embraced.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

24, modifier 7

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Umbralfang Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 + 5 slashing damage.

Shadow Tentacle

Tarumba conjures a tentacle that strikes a target within 30 ft. Make a melee spell attack: +9 to hit, dealing 2d8 + 4 necrotic damage.

Darkness Cloak

Tarumba envelops himself in magical darkness for 1 minute. Creatures within must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Vengeful Spirit

Once per long rest, Tarumba can summon a shadowy spirit to attack. It makes a melee attack that deals 4d6 psychic damage on a hit.

Shadow's Embrace

Tarumba can meld into shadows, gaining advantage on stealth checks in dim light or darkness.

Cursed Bloodline

Tarumba has resistance to necrotic damage due to his family's curse.

strength

10

dexterity

9

constitution

14

intelligence

7

wisdom

6

charisma

8

Necrotic