Chainmaster

Nicky was born into a merchant family of scaled folk, destined for a life of trade and commerce in the bustling markets of the lowlands. When she was merely twelve winters old, a catastrophic fire consumed her family's warehouse—an act of deliberate sabotage by a rival trading house seeking to eliminate competition. In the chaos and smoke, something fractured within her mind, and a second consciousness emerged from the flames: Chainy, a fierce and defiant personality born from trauma and rage. Where Nicky possessed caution and strategy, Chainy burned with reckless determination and hunger for justice. The two voices in her head were at odds from their first breath together, yet they discovered they could channel their conflicting natures into something powerful when they focused on a common enemy. Driven to master a weapon that could bind and control rather than simply destroy, Nicky spent years studying the ancient art of chain combat while Chainy pushed her toward ever more dangerous training grounds. Together, they became Chainmaster—a name whispered in taverns and feared by those who preyed on the innocent. Though her dual nature creates constant internal discord, with Nicky advocating for mercy and Chainy demanding vengeance, they have learned to balance each other's extremes. Now they travel the realm as unlikely partners within a single body, using their chains to ensnare corruption and defend those too weak to defend themselves. Their greatest struggle is not against the darkness outside, but learning to coexist peacefully within the fractured sanctuary of their own mind.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

15, modifier +2

Charisma

10, modifier +0

Chain Whip

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage and the target is grappled.

Dual Strike

Make two melee attacks with chain weapons. Each attack deals 1d8 + 4 slashing damage.

Chain Bind

Target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be restrained for 1 minute. Can repeat save at end of turns.

Furious Flurry

Make three melee attacks with chains. Each hit deals 1d6 + 4 slashing damage. If all hit, deal an extra 2d6 fire damage.

Defensive Maneuver

Nicky can use her reaction to impose disadvantage on an attack against her.

Rage of the Chains

As an action, Chainmaster can unleash a wave of chains in a 15 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Duality of Purpose

Nicky and Chainy can act independently in combat, allowing for two attacks per turn.

Chain Control

Chainmaster has advantage on checks to grapple or restrain targets with chains.

Fury of the Flames

Once per turn, when Chainmaster takes damage, she can deal 1d6 fire damage to a nearby enemy.

Master of Shadows

Chainmaster has advantage on stealth checks in dim light or darkness.

strength

+6

dexterity

+8

constitution

+7

wisdom

+6

Chain Lash

Make a melee attack with chains. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 4 slashing damage and pull the target 10 ft. closer.

Unleash Fury

Chainmaster can make one attack and then move up to half her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Echo of Rage

Once per round, Chainmaster can force a creature within 30 ft. to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d6 psychic damage.

Fire

Slashing

Charmed

Frightened