As a member of the Zhengari Covenant, you are part of an enigmatic alliance that wields Hemocraft, a fusion of blood magic and ancient knowledge, to counterbalance dark forces. Your skills and knowledge are honed to combat malevolent entities and unravel the mysteries of the forbidden arts. Trained in the hidden Zhengari Citadel, you have access to ancient libraries and sages, deepening your understanding of dark energies and their counters. Your oath binds you to secrecy, as you navigate a world unaware of the Covenant's silent vigil over the dangerous and arcane.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Intimidation, Perception, or Survival

Languages: Choose one from among Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon

Equipment: A monster hunter’s pack (containing a chest, a crowbar, a hammer, three wooden stakes, a holy symbol, a flask of holy water, a set of manacles, a steel mirror, a flask of oil, a tinderbox, and 3 torches), an emblem specific to your Covenant branch, a set of common clothes emblazoned with the Covenant Insignia, and 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Members of the Zhengari Covenant often develop traits and characteristics influenced by their unique and often secretive lifestyle.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am always calm, no matter the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
2	The mysteries of blood magic fascinate me; I am constantly seeking more knowledge.
3	My experiences with the Covenant have made me wary of strangers.
4	I have an insatiable curiosity about the forbidden and the unknown.
5	I often speak in cryptic phrases, a habit from my time in the Covenant.
6	I am meticulous and precise, leaving nothing to chance.
7	There's something about me that others find unsettling, though they can't quite pinpoint what it is.
8	I prefer solitude, feeling most at ease when I am alone with my thoughts and research.

d6	Ideal
1	I use my abilities to protect the innocent from the darkness. (Good)
2	My goal is to fully understand and master the ancient arts of the Covenant. (Neutral)
3	The pursuit of understanding and power is worth any sacrifice. (Evil)
4	I am guided by a sense of personal destiny. (Chaotic)
5	I strive to maintain balance between the dark and the light. (Lawful)
6	I seek to become the most powerful practitioner of Hemocraft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I owe my life to the mentor who took me into the Covenant.
2	My loyalty to my fellow members is unwavering; they are the closest thing I have to a family.
3	I have a cherished keepsake that reminds me of my life before the Covenant.
4	I am haunted by a mistake I made in my studies, which had dire consequences.
5	I am in search of a long-lost Covenant artifact or piece of knowledge.
6	I have a rival in the Covenant, challenging me to be better... or worse.

d6	Flaw
1	I am obsessed with uncovering a particular arcane secret, to the detriment of my health and social relationships.
2	I sometimes take my experiments with blood magic too far, causing unintended consequences.
3	I have a deep-seated fear of a specific type of supernatural entity or magic.
4	My dedication to the Covenant sometimes makes me overlook the needs and concerns of others.
5	I harbor a dark secret about my past that could ruin me if it ever came to light.
6	I can be overconfident in my abilities, leading me into dangerous situations.