Lhford

Born from a forbidden pact between a scorned tiefling magistrate and an otherworldly entity, Lhford exists in the liminal space between corporeal and spectral—a living shadow cursed to feed on the collective guilt of mortals. The village that condemned their parent to execution generations ago became the eternal hunting ground, each night Lhford glides through darkened streets as an obsidian specter, extracting payment from those who harbor secrets and sins. Operating under the cryptic directives of the Anomalies—a cabal of entities that exist outside natural law—Lhford serves as both enforcer and collector, identifying transgressions with surgical precision and meting out consequences that blur the line between justice and damnation. Their methods are calculated and methodical, approaching each hunt with the cold efficiency of a trained operative rather than the frenzy of a mindless demon, for Lhford possesses the cunning intellect inherited from their tiefling bloodline combined with the predatory instinct of their infernal half. The village residents whisper prayers and lock their doors, never knowing whether Lhford hunts for vengeance, duty, or the simple necessity of sustenance that keeps their ethereal form anchored to the mortal realm. Neither wholly evil nor entirely bound by conscience, Lhford represents a higher order of malevolence—one bound by rigid codes and cosmic purpose rather than chaotic hunger.

Strength

10, modifier +0

Dexterity

20, modifier +5

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

14, modifier +2

Shadow Strike

Make a melee attack with a dagger. On a hit, deal 2d6 + 5 piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of their next turn.

Guilt Harvest

Target one creature within 30 ft. that has secrets. The target takes 4d8 necrotic damage and must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Spectral Glide

Lhford can teleport up to 60 ft. to an unoccupied space they can see. After teleporting, they can make one melee attack as a bonus action.

Cursed Whispers

Choose up to three creatures within 30 ft. Each must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 3d6 psychic damage and have disadvantage on their next attack roll.

Nightmare Pursuit

Lhford can move through the shadows, becoming invisible until the start of their next turn. If they attack while invisible, they deal an additional 3d6 damage.

Ethereal Presence

Lhford can move through objects and creatures as if they were difficult terrain.

Collector of Secrets

Lhford gains advantage on Insight checks to detect lies or hidden truths.

strength

+0

dexterity

+9

constitution

+8

intelligence

+8

wisdom

+7

charisma

+6

Necrotic

Psychic