
You were born with the rare gift to wield true spellfire. How this happened is a mystery but nonetheless you have this power within you. When it first manifested, your parents and you were taken completely by surprise. Luckily there were no others around at the time, so you were able to keep your ability a secret. Over time you learned how to control the spellfire to a limited degree. Your greatest fear is that others will discover you have this power and will then try to hunt you down to gain control of it for themselves.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Deception
- Tool Proficiencies: Any one tool set, musical instrument, or gaming set of your choice.
- Languages: Any one of your choice.
- Equipment: A small knife, one set of travelers clothes, any one musical instrument or gaming set you are proficient with, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Individuals gifted with true spellfire can do amazing things, dependent upon their skill, talent, and the amount of magical energy they have within them at the time. In general, spellfire can be used to heal, create blasts of destructive fire, or absorb magical effects it contacts, although the exact effects vary by circumstances and user. Talented wielders have been reported to be able to release multiple blasts at once, and even to fly using the ability.
A spellfire wielder can use a reaction to absorb spells targeted at them. They gain one level of spellfire energy for every spell level absorbed, and can store a number of spellfire energy levels equal to their Constitution. If they have reached their limit, they cannot absorb spells until they have expended some of the stored spellfire energy. A spellfire wielder with stored levels radiates magic as if they were a magic item.
As an action, a spellfire wielder can expend stored spellfire energy as a melee or ranged attack (maximum range 400 ft.). The target of the attack must make a DC21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 3 (1d6) force damage per spellfire energy level expended on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
As a bonus action, a spellfire wielder can heal a target by touch, restoring 3 (1d6) hit points per spellfire energy level expended for this purpose.
Suggested Characteristics
You have learned to live with the power that flows through you. However, hiding your true nature has molded you, as has the fear of being discovered and then hunted by others.
d8 | Personality Trait |
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1 | I idolize a particular hero, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. |
2 | I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to. |
3 | I have different assumptions from those around me concerning personal space, blithely invading others’ space in innocence, or reacting to ignorant invasion of my own. |
4 | I like to read and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness. |
5 | I’ve been isolated for so long that I rarely speak, preferring gestures and the occasional grunt. |
6 | I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations. |
7 | I sleep with my back to a wall or tree, with everything I own wrapped in a bundle in my arms. |
8 | I expect danger around every corner. |
d6 | Ideal |
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1 | Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) |
2 | I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful) |
3 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
4 | Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) |
5 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
6 | Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) |
d6 | Bond |
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1 | A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge. |
2 | My freedom is my most precious possession. I’ll never let anyone take it from me. |
3 | There’s power within me, I can feel it. I must never lose control of it. |
4 | No one else should have to conceal their true nature they way that I have had to do. |
5 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
6 | I owe a debt that cannot be repaid in gold. |
d6 | Flaw |
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1 | Lying is reflexive, and I sometimes engage in it without realizing. |
2 | I will never fully trust anyone other than myself. |
3 | My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. |
4 | Few people know the real me. |
5 | I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure. |
6 | I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them. |

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