Dark Devotion. Ashton Black has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. Ashton Black is a 4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). Ashton Black has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, dancing lights, mage hand, mending
1st level (4 slots): false life, mage armor, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, ray of enfeeblement, web
Withering Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (2d4) necrotic damage.
Ashton Black can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Ashton Black regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.
Empowered Animate Dead. Ashton Black chooses a dead ally and instantaneously raises them from the dead. He can choose up to four allies.
Forced Ritual Completion. Ashton Black immediately completes his dark ritual.