Zephyra Cloverhue

Born as the illegitimate daughter of a corrupt nobleman and a poisoner's apprentice, Zephyra inherited her mother's talent for deception and her father's access to wealth—both of which she learned to weaponize before her tenth birthday. Raised in the shadows of her father's estate, she cultivated the art of seduction and manipulation, using her striking features and disarming charm as tools to extract secrets from servants, guards, and visiting dignitaries alike. When her father threatened to acknowledge a legitimate heir, Zephyra orchestrated his downfall with such precision that he was arrested for crimes she herself had committed, watching from the crowd as he was led away in chains. She discovered that she felt most alive when orchestrating betrayal—the moment a victim's trust shattered being more intoxicating than any treasure she could steal. Now she moves through society as a phantom of contradictions: a beautiful smile that precedes ruin, a gentle touch that administers poison, a loyal confidante who sells secrets to the highest bidder. Her reputation in underworld circles is whispered with equal parts awe and dread, as those who have crossed her paths rarely live to regret their trust. Zephyra answers to no moral code but her own hunger for power and the exquisite thrill of watching others crumble beneath the weight of their own misplaced faith.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Dagger of Betrayal

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4+4 piercing damage plus 3d6 poison damage.

Charm and Betray

Target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. While charmed, Zephyra can manipulate the target's actions.

Whispered Secrets

As a bonus action, Zephyra can extract a secret from a target within 30 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw or reveal a piece of information.

Seductive Smile

As an action, Zephyra can attempt to charm all creatures within 10 ft. Each must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.

Master of Deception

Advantage on all Charisma (Deception) checks.

Shadow Step

Can move through shadows, gaining advantage on stealth checks in dim light.

strength

+0

dexterity

+8

constitution

+3

intelligence

+2

wisdom

+1

charisma

+9

Poison