Shadow Diplomat Mictlan Nightwhisper

Shadow Diplomat, manipulator within the Council of Luminaris

Bard (College of Whispers), Level 14

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14

Shadow Diplomat

Male

85

130

5’2

Deep black, often worn slicked back or tied in a low, unassuming style

Short and well-groomed, with an air of refinement

Dark, nearly black, with a penetrating and intense gaze

Pale gray, typical of the Sereth, adding to his mysterious and shadowy demeanor

Slender, with a build that favors agility and discretion over brute strength

Moth-like wings in a dark, charcoal gray with subtle patterns of burnt orange along the edges and veins. The orange adds a faint, fiery glow in dim light, contrasting with the darker tones and enhancing his striking, enigmatic appearance.

Shadow Diplomat and overseer of the Shadow Battalion, responsible for controlling information flow and monitoring potential threats to the Council through blackmail, surveillance, and psychological manipulation.

Overseer of the Shadow Battalion, managing espionage, information control, and subterfuge to protect the Council’s interests and maintain his position.

7 (Highly doubtful, constantly questioning others’ motives)

3 (Prefers manipulation over direct confrontation, subtle in his influence)

5 (Moderately curious, especially when gathering secrets, but careful not to overstep)

4 (Shows limited empathy, though he has a hidden soft spot for orphans. This compassion is carefully concealed and rarely acted upon overtly, but it subtly influences his decisions.)

2 (Primarily self-serving, loyal only to his goals and his vision for control)

5 (Willing to take calculated risks but avoids unnecessary danger)

9 (Highly ambitious, focused on rising in power and influence)

2 (Highly deceptive, willing to lie and manipulate for his own gain)

Deception, Persuasion, Insight, Perception, Stealth, Performance, Intimidation

Deception, Persuasion, Perception, Stealth

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+3

10

16

12

14

14

20

• Cantrips – Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Message, Vicious Mockery
• 1st Level Spells – Charm Person, Disguise Self, Healing Word, Dissonant Whispers
• 2nd Level Spells – Suggestion, Invisibility, Detect Thoughts
• 3rd Level Spells – Counterspell, Hypnotic Pattern, Major Image
• 4th Level Spells – Greater Invisibility, Dimension Door, Polymorph
• 5th Level Spells – Modify Memory, Dominate Person

• 1st Level – 4 slots
• 2nd Level – 3 slots
• 3rd Level – 3 slots
• 4th Level – 3 slots
• 5th Level – 2 slots

Actor , Observant

+4 Charisma (added), +2 Dexterity (added)

Momentary Command – Mictlan targets one creature within 30 feet. The creature must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or follow Mictlan’s verbal commands until the end of its next turn, as if affected by the Dominate Person spell. (Costs 1 action)

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Rising rapidly through the ranks due to his remarkable talents, Mictlan’s loyalty to the Sereth and ambition to secure power set him apart. His influence as a Shadow Diplomat is largely hidden, but his role in the Council ensures he keeps a tight grip on Luminaris’s flow of information. Mictlan’s association with the Shadow Battalion allows him to oversee an elite network dedicated to subterfuge, blackmail, and surveillance.

Affiliation with the Ebon Syndicate – Mictlan secretly collaborates with the Ebon Syndicate, a covert organization specializing in clandestine operations. His allegiance to the Syndicate is carefully guarded, and he uses his Council position to further their interests, maneuvering to protect the Syndicate’s influence within Luminaris while hiding his affiliation from most of the Council.
2. Network of Orphan Informants – Mictlan has cultivated a network of orphans throughout Luminaris, taking them under his wing and educating them in the basics of espionage. While he provides them with resources and protection, this “compassion” is also strategic, as he views them as loyal assets who can act as spies, feeding him crucial information from the shadows.

Ring of Mind Shielding, Cloak of Elvenkind, Amulet of Proof Against Detection and Location, Dagger (hidden), Ebon Syndicate insignia (secretly kept)

Mictlan Nightwhisper is a master manipulator, skilled in espionage and diplomacy, with a complex web of informants and spies throughout Luminaris. His primary loyalty lies with the Ebon Syndicate, though he conceals this allegiance carefully, using his Council position to further the Syndicate’s interests without drawing suspicion. His talent for subtly guiding others to his will, combined with his network of orphan informants, makes him an invaluable asset in the shadowy political landscape. Despite his ruthless nature, Mictlan maintains a hidden, pragmatic compassion for orphans, viewing them both as valuable assets and as reflections of his own past.