River

River was born during a catastrophic flood that drowned his entire village, yet he alone survived by instinctively breathing underwater as an infant—a miracle that marked him as touched by something ancient and primal. Raised by monks who feared his unnatural connection to liquids, he learned to channel his gift through rigorous discipline, only to abandon their teachings at sixteen when he realized their restrictions were suffocating his true potential. He spent years as a mercenary and smuggler, using his mastery over any liquid to steal from the wealthy, poison his enemies, and manipulate those foolish enough to trust him with their secrets. River views morality as merely another current to navigate rather than a code to follow, and he takes contracts from anyone willing to pay, regardless of the consequences to innocent lives. His greatest obsession is discovering the source of his power—an entity or force he glimpses in his dreams, always just beyond reach—and he will betray anyone and everyone if it means getting closer to the truth. Now he wanders from port to port and kingdom to kingdom, a man of terrible talent and questionable motives, leaving flooded ruins and broken promises in his wake.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

10, modifier 0

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Liquid Lash

Make a melee spell attack against a target within 30 ft. on a hit, deal 3d8 bludgeoning damage and pull the target 10 ft. closer.

Flooding Wave

Create a wave of water in a 30 ft. cone. Each creature must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw, taking 4d10 bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Drowning Grasp

Target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 3d6 necrotic damage and be incapacitated until the end of their next turn.

Liquid Cloak

As a bonus action, River can become partially liquid, gaining advantage on Dexterity saving throws and resistance to bludgeoning damage for 1 minute.

Liquid Manipulation

River can control any liquid within 60 feet, allowing him to reshape, move, or solidify it at will.

Aquatic Survival

River can breathe underwater and swim at a speed of 60 feet, unaffected by water pressure.

strength

1

dexterity

3

constitution

5

intelligence

2

wisdom

0

charisma

4

Poison

Water