Hand of The Raven Queen

As a servant of the Raven Queen you have dedicated your life to removing the taint of undead from the world.

Somehow, one way or another, you were exposed to the power of shadows; that is, negative energy. This energy infused into your being and altered something about you, claiming you for its own with a virtual brand on you. The alteration is noticeable, but not all-encompassing in appearance. Instead, it leaves a distinct mark on your existence and people can probably feel this even just being near you.

The power of negative energy is opposed by positive energy, that is, existence, light, and life. You may undergo character changes as a result of being shadow touched, though this is not by any means a mandate to become edgy. You could be more somber and comfortable in silence and darkness, as opposed to near sources of light. Where beings of positive energy are uncomfortable around you, other shadow touched feel a twisted kinship with you. This includes other creatures of shadow like Shadar-Kai and Shades. Even Shadow Dragons may remark at your special status, though it is likely they will just mock you before blasting away all the same.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose 3 from the following: Deception, Stealth, Nature, Medicine, Intimidation, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: One type of tools

Equipment:  A set of  clothes appropriate to your duties, and a pouch containing 20 gp

Spell List

Due to your allegiance and loyalty to the Raven Queen herself, she blesses you with the ability to summon a Raven Familiar to help you in your life.

Spell Level	Spells
1st	find familiar

 Find Familiar and Sanctuary can be added to your spell list.

Suggested Characteristics

Shadow touched beings are still themselves before their unfortunate encounter. Many may have found themselves warped by their experience and the subsequent backlash against them, but they still retain their own memories and personalities. Some are less pessimistic.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I take charge of a situation. I am rough around the edges, and forceful in conversations.
2	I am constantly seeking any sliver of knowledge or secret item which can give me a new edge over my enemy.
3	My body is covered in scars, or other markings- my trophies earned from the undead I have faced.
4	My time hunting undead has caused me to think so much like them, I sometimes frighten or confuse those around me.
5	My temple is the only family I have now so I'm extremely protective of them.
6	I know that we're all fated to die at some point so I trivialize the true depth or magnitude of the danger in a situation.

d6	Ideal
1	Purity. I fight to destroy the the evil which corrupts our world. (Good)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Balance: The undead destroy the natural order and destabilize nature so they must be destroyed. (Neutral)
4	Thrill. Wherever they rear their ugly heads, I'll be there. (Chaotic)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Survival. Like it wasn't hard enough living without this problem. I want to just carry on like nothing's wrong. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	God, give me a friend. I don't care who...
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	My connection to the Raven Queen gives me insight into a powerful undead that I must destroy.
5	I want to find others with this affliction so they may help me.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I have the worst dreams. I wake up in cold sweats thinking I am still in the past.
6	I would rather die than be captured again.