Zin'Jin

Born in the shadow of the Blackstone Peaks where the Ba'hantu Trolls first learned to forge metal from starfall, Zin'Jin was considered an oddity among his kind—a runt with an outsized voice and an even larger heart who found more joy in the clash of trading coins than the clash of tribal warfare. When a devastating plague swept through the mountain halls in his youth, young Zin'Jin watched his entire family succumb to the sickness, yet instead of descending into the rage and despair that consumed his tribe, he chose to honor their memory by becoming a bridge between worlds. He took to the merchant roads with nothing but a broken cart and a promise to himself that he would fill the void they left behind by collecting stories, friendships, and genuine connections with every soul he encountered. Through decades of wandering bazaars, caravan routes, and forgotten villages, Zin'Jin's infectious laughter and relentless optimism became legendary, earning him the nickname "The Unstoppable Smile" among travelers who swore his presence alone could cure melancholy. Though his tribe initially branded him a traitor for abandoning their ways, Zin'Jin's unwavering cheerfulness and surprising generosity—often gifting rare goods to those in need—eventually transformed him into a beloved figure even among the Ba'hantu, proving that strength could be found not in conquest but in connection. To this day, the elderly troll thunders through marketplaces with the same unbridled enthusiasm as the young merchant who first left those mountains, forever convinced that the greatest treasure any being could accumulate was the warmth of genuine human—and inhuman—friendship.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

12, modifier +1

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Joyful Trade

Zin'Jin can offer a trade to a creature within 30 ft. If they accept, they gain 1d4 temporary hit points.

Thunderous Laugh

Zin'Jin releases a booming laugh. All creatures within 15 ft. must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Generous Gift

Zin'Jin can give a rare item to an ally. The ally gains advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw.

Market Rally

Zin'Jin inspires allies within 30 ft. Each ally can use their reaction to make one weapon attack against a creature they can see.

Merchant's Charm

Zin'Jin has advantage on persuasion checks and can charm creatures within 30 ft.

strength

+5

dexterity

+1

intelligence

+6

wisdom

+7

constitution

+7

charisma

+8

Poison

Psychic