Sark

Sark was born the bastard son of a minor noble and a court seamstress, a fact that sealed his fate to observe power from its periphery rather than inherit it. Raised in the castle's servant quarters, he witnessed firsthand the incompetence of those born into privilege, developing a cutting wit as both shield and sword against a world that deemed him beneath notice. When the current King—then a reckless young prince with more ambition than sense—nearly bankrupted the realm through a catastrophic military campaign, it was Sark, working as a junior clerk, who quietly restructured the finances and prevented total collapse, all while allowing the Prince to believe he'd made a brilliant strategic retreat. The Prince, recognizing either Sark's genius or his utility, elevated him to chief advisor, and for two decades Sark has orchestrated the kingdom's true governance from behind a veil of theatrical disdain, using his sardonic commentary as cover for the intricate web of schemes and alliances he maintains. His loyalty, forged not from genuine affection but from the pragmatic understanding that a dreaming fool with ambition is far easier to guide than an intelligent tyrant, has calcified into something almost resembling devotion—though Sark would sooner smoke himself to death than admit it. The soft grey eyes that mask his skepticism have witnessed enough human folly to know that cynicism is the only honest response to existence, yet somehow, inexplicably, he remains, the kingdom's true architect, forever bound to a man he both despises and, in his own twisted way, protects.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

14, modifier +2

Cutting Remark

Sark targets one creature he can see within 60 ft. It must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 22 (4d10) psychic damage and have disadvantage on its next attack roll.

Strategic Retreat

As a bonus action, Sark can move up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Sardonic Commentary

Sark can choose one ally within 30 ft. to grant advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw.

Shadowy Manipulation

Sark can cast the spell 'Minor Illusion' at will, creating sound or an image within range.

Master of Manipulation

Sark gains advantage on all Charisma checks and saving throws.

Cynical Insight

Sark can add his Intelligence modifier to Wisdom saving throws.

strength

+0

dexterity

+5

constitution

+6

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+6

charisma

+5

Psychic