Klaus Vampure

Klaus Vampure was once a promising young lapa elf of considerable talent and ambition, living peacefully among his woodland kin until the day Kalos, a rogue guardian deity, appeared before him with an intoxicating proposition—immortality and power beyond measure in exchange for absolute devotion and the forsaking of all other divine beings, particularly Yehweh and the pantheon of guardians. Seduced by the promise of godlike strength and endless existence, Klaus eagerly accepted the pact, never fully comprehending the sinister transformation that would follow. Kalos twisted him into something neither fully elf nor fully mortal, cursing him with vampiric hunger and an insatiable thirst for dominion over others, stripping away much of his former compassion in the process. Now a young vampire barely a century into his eternal existence, Klaus has embraced his newfound nature with terrifying enthusiasm, using his considerable powers to manipulate and destroy those around him while maintaining the facade of civility when necessary. His devotion to Kalos has become obsessive and warped, interpreting the deity's influence as justification for increasingly cruel and ruthless acts against both his former people and any who dare oppose him. Bound by the chains of his own bargain yet reveling in the freedom his darkness provides, Klaus walks a razor's edge between serving his dark patron and pursuing his own sadistic desires, caring little for the suffering he leaves in his wake.

Strength

16, modifier +3

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Blood Drain

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 2d6 + 4 necrotic damage, and Klaus regains hit points equal to the damage dealt.

Shadow Manipulation

Klaus can cast 'Darkness' at will, without expending a spell slot. The area is filled with magical darkness.

Dominate Mind

Klaus targets one creature he can see within 60 ft. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. Klaus can communicate telepathically with the charmed target.

Eldritch Blast

Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 3d10 force damage. On a hit, Klaus can push the target 10 ft. away.

Vampiric Transformation

As a bonus action, Klaus can transform into a bat or mist for 1 minute. While in this form, he has resistance to all damage except radiant and can move through small openings.

Vampiric Resilience

Klaus has resistance to necrotic damage and advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Dark Devotion

Klaus has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened due to his devotion to Kalos.

strength

+6

dexterity

+7

constitution

+8

charisma

+7

Necrotic

Poison