Shadowclaw

Player character

Shadowclaw

Shadowclaw

Tabaxi (Catfolk) Rogue (Knife Master) 1

Alignment: CN

Deity: None (Skeptical)

Homeland: Zakhara (now Gundar)

Attributes

  • STR: 10 (+0)
  • DEX: 18 (+4)
  • CON: 12 (+1)
  • INT: 14 (+2)
  • WIS: 12 (+1)
  • CHA: 12 (+1)

Combat

  • HP: 9
  • AC: 17 (Leather + Dex)
  • BAB: +0
  • Fort: +1, Ref: +6, Will: +1

Class Features

  • Sneak Attack: +1d6 (daggers only)
  • Trapfinding: +2
  • Knife Master: Sneak Attack dice are d8 with daggers

Feats

  • Weapon Finesse
  • Two-Weapon Fighting

Skills

  • Perception +5
  • Stealth +10
  • Disable Device +8
  • Acrobatics +8
  • Bluff +5
  • Knowledge (Local) +6

Equipment

  • Dagger (+4 1d4 19-20/x2) x2
  • Leather Armor (AC +2)
  • Masterwork Thieves' Tools
  • Cloak of Shadows

Backstory

Shadowclaw was born in the deserts of Zakhara, where he was sold into slavery as a child. He escaped by learning the arts of stealth and assassination, and he eventually found his way to the Shining Lands, where he became an agent for a mysterious organization that sought to prevent the dragon heir's rise. When that organization was destroyed—and his mentor along with it—Shadowclaw vowed revenge. He has been hunting the dragon heir's agents ever since.

Adventure Hooks

  • The Mentor's Secret: Shadowclaw's mentor was investigating a cult of the Far Realm in Gundar. He left behind clues that Shadowclaw must follow.
  • The Tabaxi's Vengeance: The dragon heir's agents murdered Shadowclaw's mentor. He will stop at nothing to destroy them.
  • The Cat's Paradox: Shadowclaw is caught between his desire for vengeance and his growing attachment to the party. He must choose his path.

Planned Progression

  • Levels 1-5: Shadowclaw focuses on daggers and stealth, taking feats like TWF and Weapon Focus (Dagger). He becomes a deadly infiltrator and assassin.
  • Levels 6-10: He discovers the extent of his mentor's organization and may prestige into Shadowdancer or Assassin. He learns the truth about the Far Realm's influence.
  • Levels 11-15: Shadowclaw must decide whether to continue his path of vengeance or to find a new purpose. He may become a leader of the Shining Lands' resistance—or a lone wolf who walks into the darkness.

Key Items

  • Daggers of the Fallen: A pair of magical daggers that belonged to Shadowclaw's mentor.
  • Cloak of Shadows: A cloak that grants Shadowclaw the ability to hide in plain sight.