Vinay Nijasure

Born into a lineage of master craftspeople in the remote village of Aanganwadi, Vinay inherited both his family's reputation and their reverence for the ancient art of pottery, spending his childhood with clay perpetually beneath his fingernails and wonder in his heart. When he married the spirited Mina, the village rejoiced, believing the union would produce generations of artisans, yet fate proved cruelly indifferent when she ventured into the jungle during Prashant's infancy and fell prey to a Bengal tiger's merciless hunger. Shattered by grief but steeled by responsibility, Vinay channeled his anguish into devotion—to his craft and to the son who became both his greatest loss and his greatest purpose. Through calloused hands and patient teaching, he transformed their modest workshop into a sanctuary where clay became a language of healing, passing down not merely techniques but the philosophy that creation honors those we've lost. Now, with Prashant approaching manhood and displaying his own artistic promise, Vinay watches his son shape the earth with the same reverence he once shared with Mina, seeing in each fired vessel a small victory against the darkness that claimed her. The village continues to celebrate his work, never fully knowing that every piece that emerges from his kiln carries within it a father's unending love and an unspoken promise made to a ghost in the jungle.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

14, modifier 2

Pottery Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 4 bludgeoning damage.

Artisan's Blessing

Vinay can grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next skill check. Usable 3 times per long rest.

Healing Clay

Vinay can expend a spell slot to heal an ally for 2d8 + his wisdom modifier. Usable once per short rest.

Inspiring Craft

As a bonus action, Vinay can inspire allies within 30 ft., granting them 1d4 to their next attack roll or saving throw.

Artisan's Resilience

Vinay has advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Crafting Mastery

Vinay can add his intelligence modifier to any crafting-related skill check.

strength

4

dexterity

1

constitution

5

intelligence

6

wisdom

7

charisma

4

Poison

Psychic