Whether by kidnapping or stepping through the wrong doorway, you found yourself trapped in the Shadowfell for a time. Forced to either survive or die in the harsh landscape, your instincts quickly kicked in and set to work on keeping you alive. Though you eventually found your way back to the Prime Material you never truly readjusted to normal life again, your experiences haunting you as you find yourself looking over your shoulder for the rest of your days.
- Skill Proficiencies: [Tooltip Not Found]
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit
- Languages: Your choice of Sylvan or Undercommon
- Equipment: A set of [Tooltip Not Found]; a dagger; one Disguise Kit;a dark ring of solid shadow (or another remnant of your travels); and a small pouch containing 10 gp.
Your experiences in the dark and deadly realm have given you a heightened sense of self preservation. Whether by detecting vibrations in the air, body heat, or from some sixth sense, when in dim light or darkness you can immediately detect whether another creature is present in the shadows within 30 ft. You cannot detect the who or what the creature is, the number of creatures, or the exact location of the creature, though you do detect a general direction. If there are multiple creatures, the sense of general direction widens to encompass all creatures present.
Suggested Characteristics
Shadowtouched are defined by their experiences in the Realm of Shadow, their bodies worn and pale from the harsh, sunless environment. Even after their return, Shadowtouched are forever scarred and never quite feel the same afterwards, that link to the darkness binding them still.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | The sun is just too bright. I'd rather stick to the shadows. |
| 2 | I have to keep moving. I have to keep moving. If I stop moving, I'll be found. |
| 3 | It's hard for me to find solid rest, because I'm terrified of what my dreams might hold. |
| 4 | I'm constantly looking over my shoulder for the next sign of danger. |
| 5 | I eat every meal like it's my last, which it may be... |
| 6 | I cannot stand to be left alone and always seek the safety of company. |
| 7 | I am often oblivious to "customs" and "social etiquette". |
| 8 | I often don't speak unless absolutely necessary. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self Preservation. The world is a dangerous place. It's everyone for themselves. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Protection. Nobody should ever have to experience the horrors of the darkness. (Good) |
| 3 | Routine. There is a reason certain normalities exist, and many seem to forget this. It is how we survive. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Freedom. Lawlessness is not a fault, but an opportunity to be true to oneself. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Cruelty. To control the darkness, you must embody it. (Evil) |
| 6 | Rehabilitation. After dark times, one must learn to live again by whatever means at their disposal. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Now that I've returned, I must find my family. |
| 2 | Deep in the Shadowfell, I found an artifact that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I did not escape by my own hand, and now I must honor the deal that set me free. |
| 4 | The Shadowfell brought out the darkness inside me. It must never be released again. |
| 5 | I have never felt more alive than in the Shadowfell, and I long for my return. |
| 6 | I was not alone in the Shadowfell, and without my companion I never would have survived. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am mistrusting of others and am constantly reading into their intent. |
| 2 | Why risk death in a fight? I'd rather run and live to see another day. |
| 3 | I often do things on my own, without telling others. |
| 4 | The Shadowfell scarred me. If pushed, my control may slip and the darkness will be let out. |
| 5 | I speak exactly what is on my mind, regardless of what others feel. |
| 6 | I stopped being afraid long ago. A thing can't kill you if you kill it first. |
Your time in the Shadowfell took its toll not only on your body and mind, but your soul as well, and you feel your very essence has been tainted by the darkness of the realm. Your skin darkened by the black blood now running in your veins, you blend into the shadows as if they are a second home.
While in dim light or darkness, your form merges with the shadows and you can consider yourself invisible, granting you advantage on stealth checks. This condition ends when in proximity to a light source, or when you make an attack/cast a spell.
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