Aldras Veyne

Necromancer’s Overconfidence

• Aldras believes he is far stronger than he actually is. When bloodied (reduced to half HP), he must make a DC 10 Wisdom saving throw or begin panicking, looking for an escape.

Undead Thralls

• At the start of combat, Aldras has two skeletons under his control.
• If reduced to below 25 HP, he reanimates a fresh skeleton from the burial mound (once per fight).

🦴 Fragile Ego

• If Aldras fails an Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma check, he mutters excuses and takes disadvantage on his next roll

Dagger (Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack)

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target.
Hit: 6 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Necrotic Bolt (Ranged Spell Attack - Cantrip)

+5 to hit, range 60 ft., one target.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) necrotic damage.

Gravebind (Recharge 5-6)

• Aldras channels decaying magic into the ground, targeting a 10-foot radius area within 30 feet.
• Each creature in the area must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw or become restrained by spectral hands for 1 minute (repeat save at end of turns).

🧙‍♂️ Spellcasting (2nd-Level Necromancer)

Aldras is a 4th-level spellcaster (Intelligence-based, DC 13). He knows the following spells:

Cantrips (At-Will):

• Chill Touch (30 ft., 1d8 necrotic, prevents healing for 1 round)
• Minor Illusion (Creates a sound or small visual illusion)
• Toll the Dead (Wis Save, 1d8 necrotic or 1d12 if target is injured)

1st Level (4 Slots):

• Mage Armor (AC 13 for 8 hours)
• Magic Missile (3 darts, auto-hit for 1d4+1 damage each)
• Shield (+5 AC as a reaction until next turn)

2nd Level (3 Slots):

• Mirror Image (Creates 3 duplicates, making him harder to hit)
• Hold Person (Paralyzes one target for up to 1 minute, Wis Save DC 13)

• Bonus Action (Recharge 5-6):
  • Roll 1d4 at the start of Aldras' turn.
    • On a 4, one defeated skeleton rises again at full HP.
    • If both skeletons are down, roll 1d6—on a 5 or 6, one rises.
• Flavor Effect: When a skeleton rises, its bones snap into place with a sickening crunch, glowing faintly with necrotic energy.

Aldras’ Line When Reanimating Skeletons:
"Did you think mere death would stop them? Rise once more, my servants—our work is not yet done!"

Dark Bargain (Reaction)

• When first reduced to 0 HP, Aldras can use his last breath to channel necrotic energy, forcing all creatures within 10 feet to make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take 6 (2d6) necrotic damage (half on success).