Samedi

Born under the crossroads of District 20's most storied neighborhood, Samedi inherited a legacy woven from the threads of ancestral memory and the pulse of endless celebration. His grandmother, a respected mambo, taught him that every breath was a prayer, every drumbeat a conversation with the lwa who danced between worlds, and that joy itself was a form of resistance and power. While his community never ceased their festivals—their streets perpetually alive with music, color, and the presence of spirits both seen and unseen—Samedi recognized an unspoken hunger among the district's youth: the desire to channel their collective spiritual energy into something tangible, something that could be won. When the District 20 Barons faltered, he saw not merely an opportunity for athletic glory, but a vessel through which his people's unity and ancestral strength could manifest in the modern world. As their leader, Samedi carries the weight of his grandmother's blessings and the expectations of a community that believes his championship run is written in the stars themselves. With every game, he moves as though dancing with the lwa, his teammates moving in sacred synchronicity, proving that tradition and triumph are not opposing forces but partners in the same eternal rhythm.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Ancestral Dance

Samedi performs a dance, causing all enemies within 15 ft. to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d8 psychic damage and be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Spirit's Charge

Samedi charges at an enemy, making a melee attack with a +6 to hit. On a hit, it deals 2d10 + 3 slashing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of their next turn.

Ritual of Unity

As an action, Samedi can grant all allies within 30 ft. a temporary boost of 1d10 + 5 hit points and advantage on their next attack roll. This ability can be used once per short rest.

Festival's Fury

Samedi channels the spirit of celebration, unleashing a wave of energy. All enemies within 30 ft. must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Spirit's Embrace

Samedi gains advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Festival's Rhythm

Allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to their initiative rolls.

strength

6

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

7

charisma

8

Psychic

Necrotic