Elbs Irik

Born during a celestial alignment that painted the northern sky with unprecedented aurora, Elbs Irik emerged from his mother's womb already marked by destiny—his white fur naturally adorned with patterns that mirrored constellations, as if the heavens themselves had claimed him as their earthly representative. Abandoned at the foot of the Nivirik peaks as an infant, he was discovered by the last of an ancient order of monks who had guarded sacred relics hidden within the frozen mountains for millennia, and they raised him to understand that his cosmic appearance was no accident but rather a calling to continue their sacred duty. Through decades of solitary meditation in the howling blizzards and treacherous crevasses, Elbs developed a gruff, dismissive demeanor toward outsiders—not from malice, but from the burden of knowing that those who seek the relics seek only power and ruin, yet beneath his harsh exterior runs a current of unexpected tenderness toward all living creatures struggling against the mountain's merciless cold. He forged his legendary weapons through forbidden techniques taught to him by the monks, crafting a blade of glacial steel that never dulls and a companion dagger that moves like frozen shadow in his nimble hands. Now a solitary figure walking the razor's edge between compassion and necessity, Elbs Irik stands eternal watch over the relics and their secrets, turning away seekers with gruff warnings while secretly leaving small fires and shelter for lost travelers he encounters in the darkness.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

20, modifier 5

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Glacial Blade Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d10 + 5 slashing damage plus 1d6 cold damage.

Frozen Shadow Dagger

Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 5 piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Howling Wind

Elbs summons a frigid gust of wind in a 30-ft. cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a successful one.

Guardian's Warning

As a reaction, Elbs can impose disadvantage on an attack roll made against a creature within 30 ft. of him, as he warns them of the incoming danger.

Guardian of the Relics

Elbs can sense the presence of relics within 300 feet, gaining advantage on Wisdom checks related to them.

Cold Resilience

Elbs has resistance to cold damage and is immune to effects that cause exhaustion from cold.

strength

5

dexterity

9

constitution

8

wisdom

7

cold