Nthanda (N-than-da)

Nthanda Von Zarovich- Finesilver

Born on a small farmstead in the middle of nowhere, Nthanda knew a simple and peaceful life. Xir mother, Marigolds "Mari" Finesilver, had been a criminal in her youth, and ran from her family, who was a powerful crime family. She left that life completely behind, dedicating herself to her wife and child and farm. The farmhouse was peaceful, quaint, and isolated. The most danger the young Nthanda ever experienced was a sting from her mother's bees.
When Nthanda was just seven, her mother went away on an adventure, and never returned. A year later, a golden-eyed woman came bearing a letter and all of Mari's possessions, save one. For ten years, Nthanda grieved and wondered about her mother's fate. She made the decision over a decade later to seek out the place her mother had died, to learn of her fate and perhaps retrieve her body and bury it in the grave she had prepared on their farm.
It took nearly a year for Nthanda to find a way into Barovia, and he almost regretted once he did. He experienced firsthand the horrors of the land, and nearly met his own end in the Svalich woods. By sheer chance, he was found by the steward of Castle Ravenloft, Rahadin. The elf was intrigued by the determination and curiosity of the young person, and obeyed his demand to be taken to Castle Ravenloft to continue his investigation.
The vampire Strahd accepted xem willingly into his castle and told xem his version of xir mother's tale: that Mari had come to Barovia to free the land of a curse, namely the curse of his own presence. Though Mari's companions had wanted only Strahd's death, Mari saw another way and swore to aid Strahd in exchange for being able to leave the valley. She agreed to help him gather his own strength and pursue a way to end the curse without ending Strahd's life. Unfortunately, in the final battle the words of her companions turned her heart, and she betrayed him. Though he had a great respect for the warrior, he had no choice but to cut her down.
Nthanda was destroyed by the news of her mother's death, and of her dishonorable actions in the moments just before. Taking pity on the young dwarf, Strahd took Nthanda in. She has spent the past twenty years under the tutelage of Rahadin and Strahd as a ward of Castle Ravenloft, and has accepted them as replacements for the mother that left her.

Relationships

Nthanda

Ward (Vital)

Towards Strahd

5

5

Frank

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Strahd

Guardian (Trivial)

Towards Nthanda

1

5

Honest

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Nthanda

Ward (Vital)

Towards Rahadin

5

5

Frank

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Rahadin

Guardian (Important)

Towards Nthanda

4

4

Honest

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Alignment

Neutral Evil

Current Location

Castle Ravenloft

Species

Halfs

Conditions

• Undeath - Dread Vampirism

Ethnicity

Darkstone Dwarves

Other Ethnicities/Cultures

• Mountain Elves

Age

20 years old

Life

9822 9842 20 years old

Circumstances of Death

Turned by Strahd von Zarovich

Birthplace

Remote farmstead

Place of Death

Castle Ravenloft

Family

Von Zarovich Family

Spouses

Siblings

Current Residence

Castle Ravenloft

Pronouns

She/He/Xe

Gender

Bigender

Presentation

Feminine

Eyes

Purple, large

Hair

Very curly, brown, shoulder length

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Dark brown, some sunspots, heavily scarred on legs and torso

Height

4'3"

Weight

145 lbs

Nthanda

Medium Half-Elf Dwarven Vampire Spawn, Lawful Neutral

Armor Class 13 (padded armor)

Hit Points 35 (7d8+2) [roll7d8+2]

Speed: 30 ft

STR

12
( +1 )

DEX

14
( +2 )

CON

15
( +2 )

INT

14
( +2 )

WIS

13
( +1 )

CHA

17
( +3 )

Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +6

Skills Animal Handling, Arcana, Religion

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages Common, Dwarvish, Undercommon

Proficiency Bonus +3

Ideals

I believe the dead deserve a voice as much as the living.

Bonds

Strahd von Zarovich has returned to me what he took from me years ago: a caring parental figure.

Flaws

I need to find the best in everyone and everything, even when that means denying obvious malice.

Nthanda is a 7th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks.) Xe has the following spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, message, minor illusion 1st Level (4 slots): cure wounds, dissonant whispers, tasha's hideous laughter 2nd Level (3 slots): borrowed knowledge, invisibility, see invisibility 3rd Level (3 slots): clairvoyance, motivational speech, sending 4th Level (1 slot): phantasmal killer

Countercharm. As an action, Nthanda can start a performance that lasts until the end of his next turn. During that time, he and any friendly creatures within 30 feet of her who can hear her have Advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. The performance ends early if xe is incapatitated or silenced, or if xe voluntarily ends it early.
Spiritual Focus. Whenever Nthanda casts a bard spell that damages or heals, he adds 1d6 to the damage or healing given.
Regeneration. Nthanda regains 10 hit points at the start of her turn if she has at least 1 hit point and isn't in sunlight or running water. If she takes radiant damage or damage from holy water, this trait doesn't function at the start of her next turn.
Spider Climb. Nthanda can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Vampire Weaknesses. Nthanda has the following flaws: Forbiddance. Nthanda can't enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants.
Harmed by Running Water. Nthanda takes 20 acid damage when he ends he turn in running water.
Stake to the Heart. Nthanda is destroyed if a piercing weapon made of wood is driven into his heart while he is incapacitated in his resting place.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. Nthanda takes 20 radiant damage when xe starts xir turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, xe has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.

Actions

Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack. +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Hand crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack. +3 to hit, range 30/120 ft. one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack. +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 6 (2d6) necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and Nthanda regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.

Bonus Actions

Bardic Inspiration. Using a bonus action, Nthanda can grant one Bardic Inspiration die, a d8, to one creature she can see within 60 feet who can hear her. Once within the next 10 minutes, the creature can roll the die and add the result to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw it makes. Nthanda has a total of 3 Bardic Inspiration charges, which recharge whenever she finishes a rest.