Queen Zaria — The Clouded Leopard

Queen Zaria of the Mistveil Kingdom was born into a lineage of careful neutrality, her clouded leopard ancestors having mastered the art of remaining unseen and untouched by the conflicts that ravaged the lands beyond their misty borders. Yet her parents, the previous monarchs, grew intoxicated with the isolation they had cultivated, using their detachment as justification to rule their own bloodline with an iron paw—demanding absolute obedience from their children and threatening exile to any who dared question their authority. When Zaria's elder brother refused to marry for political alliance and was stripped of his titles, she witnessed firsthand how power could corrupt even those bound by blood, and she made a solemn vow that her reign would be fundamentally different. Now, as queen, Zaria has become an anomaly among rulers: she champions a radical philosophy that family bonds transcend hierarchy, and that true strength lies not in dominion over one's kin but in their protection and autonomy. Her court whispers that she is dangerously soft, that her refusal to coerce her relatives into servitude weakens the kingdom's grip on stability, yet Zaria stands unmoved by their doubts. She has transformed the Mistveil Kingdom into a sanctuary where blood relations are cherished as allies rather than assets, proving to her parents' ghosts that love and power need not be sworn enemies. In doing so, she has become the very antithesis of those who raised her—a queen who rules not through control, but through the fierce, protective devotion she demands from herself.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

22, modifier 6

Fierce Protector

Zaria targets one ally within 30 ft. and grants them 2d10 temporary hit points.

Clouded Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage.

Family's Vow

As an action, Zaria can choose one ally to reroll a failed saving throw, using her Charisma modifier.

Mist Shroud

Zaria creates a 20 ft. radius of fog that heavily obscures the area for 1 minute. Allies gain advantage on stealth checks.

Guardian's Embrace

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to AC and saving throws.

Mistveil's Veil

Zaria can become invisible for 1 minute once per long rest, as a bonus action.

strength

6

dexterity

8

constitution

8

intelligence

7

wisdom

9

charisma

10

Poison

Psychic