Hold Breath. Zalira can hold her breath for 15 minutes.
Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker you can see hits you with an attack, you can use your reaction to halve the damage.
Evasion. When you are subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you instead take no damage on a success, and only half damage on a failure.
Sneak Attack. Once per turn, you can deal an extra 4d6 damage to one creature you hit with an attack if you have advantage on the attack roll.
Shadow Eyes. Darkvision to 120 feet.
Two-Weapon Fighting. When you make an extra attack as a result of using a weapon that has the Light property, you can add your ability modifier to the damage of that attack if you aren’t already adding it to the damage.
Multiattack. Zalira can attack twice with her Poisoned Shortswords plus an extra attack as a bonus action if two weapon fighting, or two shots with her Ebon Fang Longbow, or two claw attacks.
Poisoned Shortswords. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage. In addition, the blades are coated with Wyvern Poison, when hit the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed save and become paralyzed, or half as much damage on a successful one and not become paralyzed.
Ebon Fang Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) slashing damage.
Darkness. Create a 15-foot-radius sphere of magical darkness, blocking out all light. Zalira can see through this with her Darkvision.
Shadow Step: As a bonus action, you can teleport up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space you can see that is in dim light or darkness.
Description
Zalira the Shadowscale is a fearsome and enigmatic member of the Ebon Fang, known for her deadly skills as an assassin and scout. Her very name strikes fear into the hearts of those who have heard tales of her silent and swift executions. She is a master of stealth and subterfuge, making her one of the most dangerous operatives within the Ebon Fang.
Physical Appearance:
Zalira stands at just under six feet tall, with a lithe and agile build that allows her to move with incredible speed and grace. Her scales are a deep, obsidian black, shimmering with a subtle iridescence that reflects hints of violet and dark green when caught in the light. This natural camouflage makes her nearly invisible in the shadows, a feature she uses to her advantage when stalking her prey.
Her eyes are a striking, piercing yellow, with slit pupils that seem to glow faintly in the dark, giving her an almost otherworldly appearance. Her head is adorned with a series of short, sharp spines that run down her back, adding to her menacing silhouette. Zalira’s snout is elongated, and her teeth are sharp and slightly curved, perfect for tearing into her enemies. Her hands and feet are clawed, and her talons are razor-sharp, often used in close-quarters combat when her blades are not at the ready.
Attire and Equipment:
Zalira dresses in dark, tight-fitting leathers that are both flexible and durable, allowing her to move without hindrance while providing some protection. Her armor is adorned with various pouches and hidden compartments where she stores her deadly tools of the trade. The leathers are treated with a special oil that dampens sound, enabling her to move in complete silence.
She carries a pair of wyvern poison coated shortswords, their blades coated in a sheen of dark poison that causes paralysis and intense pain in those unlucky enough to be struck. These weapons are of lizardfolk craftsmanship, forged from a rare, dark metal that seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. When not using her shortswords, Zalira relies on a long, slender bow made from the bones of a desert beast, perfectly suited for silent, lethal strikes from a distance.
Skills and Abilities:
Zalira’s greatest strength lies in her unmatched ability to blend into her surroundings. She is a master of shadow magic, using it to cloak herself in darkness and become nearly invisible to the naked eye. This ability, combined with her natural stealth, makes her almost impossible to detect until it’s too late.
Her keen senses allow her to track her prey with unerring precision, whether through dense forests, deserts, or the chaotic streets of a city. Zalira is also an expert in poisons and toxins, both in their creation and application. She knows how to extract venom from the deadliest creatures and concoct potions that can kill or incapacitate with just a single drop.
Personality:
Zalira is cold and calculating, driven by a ruthless efficiency that has earned her a reputation as one of the deadliest assassins in the Ebon Fang. She is not one for idle chatter or emotional attachments, viewing such things as weaknesses. Her loyalty to the Ebon Fang is unquestionable, but she is always watching and listening, gathering information that might prove useful later.
Zalira operates with a quiet confidence, aware of her skills and unafraid to take on the most dangerous missions. She has a particular disdain for weakness, and while she respects strength and cunning, she has little patience for those who do not meet her standards.
Background:
Not much is known about Zalira’s past, as she keeps her history shrouded in mystery. Some say she was once part of a rival tribe of lizardfolk who were wiped out by the Ebon Fang, and that she joined their ranks out of a desire for vengeance. Others believe she was born into the Ebon Fang, trained from a young age to become the perfect assassin. Whatever the truth, Zalira’s skills and loyalty to the Ebon Fang have made her an invaluable asset, feared by their enemies and respected by her peers.
Role in the Ebon Fang:
Within the Ebon Fang, Zalira often takes on the most challenging and delicate missions, whether it’s infiltrating enemy strongholds, gathering intelligence, or eliminating high-profile targets. She is also known to serve as a scout, using her skills to navigate treacherous terrain and locate potential threats before they become a danger to her tribe. In battle, she is a whirlwind of death, striking from the shadows with deadly precision and disappearing before the enemy even knows she was there.
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