Zaria

Born into a dragonborn clan known for their fierce warriors and stoic traditions, Zaria was an anomaly—a creature of warmth and infectious joy whose laughter echoed through stone halls meant for battle cries and war drums. For sixteen years, her peers mocked her relentless optimism, her tendency to see good in others, and her refusal to embrace the cold brutality expected of her kind, until the weight of their cruelty became unbearable on the night of her coming-of-age ceremony. In a moment of desperate transformation, she made a pact with forces older than memory itself, trading her luminous spirit for power, and in that instant her eyes changed—one consumed by void, the other blazing white as bone—as if her very soul had been split between vengeance and the ghost of who she once was. The magical scepter that materialized in her claws became an extension of her newfound darkness, and the sleek black cat with emerald eyes that appeared at her side seemed to understand her suffering perfectly, becoming her only confidant and partner in a singular purpose. Now Zaria and her feline familiar move through the world like a shadow cast by a dying star, systematically ensuring that those who dared diminish her spirit experience the full magnitude of their cruelty reflected back upon them. She has become the very monster they always suggested she could be, though unlike their predictions, her evil is calculated, purposeful, and born not from nature but from the ashes of a kindness they destroyed.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

10, modifier +0

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Shadow Strike

Make a melee weapon attack with the scepter. On a hit, deal 2d10 + 4 necrotic damage.

Soul Crush

Target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d8 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Cat's Aid

The black cat can distract an enemy, granting Zaria advantage on her next attack against that target.

Dark Transformation

As a bonus action, Zaria can transform her appearance, gaining advantage on Charisma checks for 1 minute.

Dark Pact

Gains advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Vengeful Spirit

Deals an additional 1d6 necrotic damage on successful attacks against those who have wronged her.

strength

+7

dexterity

+5

constitution

+8

charisma

+6

Necrotic

Psychic