Kael

Kael was once a celebrated artificer among the elven kingdoms, renowned for his intricate metalwork and enchantments that could bind even the most volatile magical forces. When a demonic incursion threatened his homeland, he volunteered alongside his mentor Stormrage to undergo a forbidden ritual that would grant them the power to perceive and combat these otherworldly threats. Unlike Stormrage's catastrophic transformation, Kael's pact proved more merciful—his skin hardened into ashen grey stone, horns spiraled from his temples, and his golden hair bleached to the color of winter frost. The hellfire that consumed his eyes was agonizing, but in that infernal blindness, he discovered he could see the demonic essence that flowed through all creatures touched by the abyss. Where others would have descended into madness, Kael's artificer's mind seized upon this cruel gift as a tool for salvation. Understanding that countless others would need to walk the same dark path to defend their people, Kael devoted himself to crafting the blindfolds now worn by all demon hunters—carefully woven artifacts that allow warriors to harness demonic sight without losing themselves entirely to the hunger within. He designed his signature warglaives as extensions of his will, weapons that could channel both his own infernal power and that of his enemies, turning their own darkness back upon them. As Stormrage's second in command, Kael leads with calculated precision where his mentor burns with rage, his blood-red scars serving as constant reminders of the price paid for power, yet also as proof that redemption can be forged in the very fires of damnation.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

12, modifier +1

Warglaive Slash

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 4 slashing damage.

Demonic Infusion

Kael channels demonic energy, dealing 4d8 necrotic damage to all creatures within 15 ft. (DC 18 Dex save for half).

Blindfolded Vision

Kael can see through illusions and invisibility for 1 minute, gaining advantage on attack rolls against affected targets.

Demonic Sight

Kael can see through magical darkness and perceive demonic essences.

Hellfire Resilience

Kael has resistance to fire and necrotic damage.

Artificer's Craft

Kael can create one magical item per long rest without material cost.

Infernal Scars

Kael's scars grant him advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

strength

+9

dexterity

+8

intelligence

+10

wisdom

+7

Infernal Wrath

Kael unleashes a wave of hellfire in a 30 ft. cone. Each creature must make a DC 18 Dex save, taking 6d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Demon Hunter's Precision

Kael makes one Warglaive Slash attack and can add 1d8 to the damage roll.

Crafted Blindfold

Kael creates a magical blindfold that grants a target advantage on saving throws against being blinded for 1 minute.

Fire

Necrotic

Charmed

Frightened