Keanu "The Redeemed"

Level 1 Standard Human Fighter (Rogue)

STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
10
CHA
18 (+4)

Defense

Armor Class 14 (Light Armor)
Hit Points 10 (1d10 +1)
Speed 30 ft.

Proficiencies & Skills

Saving Throws Strength, Dexterity
Skills Arcana +1, Nature +1, History +1, Stealth +5, Athletics +2, Deception +4, Acrobatics +3, Persuasion +4, Performance +4, Intimidation +4, Investigation +1, Sleight of hand +3

Character Information

Keanu, a charming, well-composed figure, stands about 6 feet tall with an athletic build, often described as a mix between suave and deadly. His dark, tousled hair and piercing brown eyes give him a mysterious allure. Much like the famed assassin he once was, there’s a quiet intensity in his gaze, a reflection of years spent in shadows and secrets. Keanu prefers to dress impeccably, wearing suits that highlight his strong physique while remaining elegant. The bent-over collar of his finely tailored suit may seem casual, but it represents a man who, despite his deep past, seeks to maintain a polished image. As he engages with the nobility or commoners alike, there’s a certain humility in his demeanor, showing he values each person's worth, having once walked the dark path that led him to being an assassin. Though professionally trained and lethal, he now seeks redemption, making polite, respectful gestures and showing kindness to those he meets. Keanu's unwavering loyalty and surprising charisma allow him to build connections easily, but behind his smile lies the weight of his past, forcing him to ever-long struggle with the ghosts of his former life.

Redemption for Shadow

Keanu, haunted by the death of his loyal companion Shadow, feels compelled to seek redemption. He embarks on a quest to hunt down the rogue who masterminded the ambush. This journey leads him through the underworld, where he must confront his dark past and his former life as an assassin. The path won't be easy, filled with moral dilemmas that force him to question if vengeance is really the answer. Ultimately, he hopes that by avenging Shadow, he can find peace with himself.

Current Stage

Learn about the identity of Shadow's killer through an old contact in the thieves' guild.

Choice

Meet with the contact cautiously in a shady tavern.

Your contact reveals valuable information but asks for a dangerous favor in return that may compromise your morals.
Alternative

Attempt to extract the information through trickery.

While you may secure the information quickly, you draw unwanted attention from the guild.
Mechanical Rewards
  • 5 XP
  • +1 to Dexterity checks when stealthy.
  • New skill: Vengeance's Gambit - ability to deal additional damage to enemies who have wronged you.
Narrative Rewards
  • Gain the trust of the thieves' guild, potentially opening up communication and resources.
  • Meet potential allies in your quest for redemption.

Enter the Noble's Ball

Keanu recognizes the power of social situations. To gain information on his enemy's next moves, he must learn to navigate the world of nobles. He invites himself to a high-society ball, charming nobles with his charisma and enigmatic personality while uncovering critical secrets about the underbelly of the city.

Current Stage

Spend time mingling with nobles while searching for information.

Choice

Use your charisma to impress a key figure in attendance.

You win their trust and earn valuable insight, but their favor comes with expectations that may bind you in future.
Alternative

Eavesdrop on conversations while concealed.

You overhear significant information, but risk being caught, drawing unwanted attention that may out you as a threat.
Mechanical Rewards
  • Gain +1 proficiency bonus on charisma checks with nobles.
Narrative Rewards
  • New allies among the nobles after impressing them with your charm, potentially providing resources.
  • Invaluable intel about your enemy's location.

The Crystal Chalice

Rumours circulate of a magical chalice holding great power, said to be in a remote temple guarded by mystical creatures. Keanu seeks this artifact not for its power, but to destroy it, preventing it from falling into the hands of his enemies. This journey tests his combat skills and willpower as he faces foes both physical and mental.

Current Stage

Travel to the hidden temple, encountering trials of moral and physical nature along the way.

Choice

Attempt a diplomatic approach with a guardian of the temple.

You show strength of character and gain a potential ally for your quest, but it comes with the risk of denying the essence of combat.
Alternative

Charge into combat with the creatures guarding the chalice.

You fight bravely but cause destruction as collateral, complicating your connection with the temple and losing potential allies.
Mechanical Rewards
  • +1 to Constitution saving throws when facing magical artifacts.
  • New skill: Artifact's Insight - ability to detect magical energy in items.
Narrative Rewards
  • Gain the respect of long-forgotten temple guardians, giving insight into future adventures.
  • Uncover the history of the chalice, deepening his understanding of the world's magical balance.

Major Decision

Context

Encounter with his former associates in the thieves' guild.

Choice Made

Choose to turn them away or seek their expertise for a mission.

Impact

If he chooses the guild, he gains access to resources but risks compromising his ideals.

Major Decision

Context

Finding the rogue who killed Shadow.

Choice Made

Decide to kill them in vengeance or turn them into the authorities.

Impact

Choosing revenge will weigh heavily on his conscience, while bringing them to justice could open paths towards healing.

Major Decision

Context

At the noble's ball when confronted with a difficult choice about alliances.

Choice Made

Align with the nobles or choose a path that leads with his heart.

Impact

Joining with nobles strengthens his position but may alienate his roguelike past.

Transformative Moment

Trigger

After successfully stopping an assassination attempt against a noble.

Transformation

Realizing he still possesses the skills of an assassin but can use them to protect instead of destroy.

Mechanical Changes

Dexterity

+1 to Dexterity saving throws if protecting others.

Used skills for altruism, gaining confidence in his new path.
Charisma

+2 to Charisma checks when working with nobles.

Trust earned through heroics enhances his social interactions.

Transformative Moment

Trigger

Befriending a noble at the gala.

Transformation

Inspired by true friendship and trust, he vows to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Mechanical Changes

Strength

+2 against intimidating situations.

Found the courage to stand up against threats.
Skills

Gains 'Noble's Resilience' skill - a once-a-day bonus against social fears.

Vows to outgrow his past in betrayal.

Transformative Moment

Trigger

A near-death encounter with a creature guarding the chalice.

Transformation

Understanding that his past is a part of him, yet it does not define him.

Mechanical Changes

Constitution

+2 to hit points after a fight.

Embraces his survival instincts, adding mental fortitude.
Wisdom

+1 to Wisdom checks when dispelling dark forces

Understands the deeper moral implications of power.

Ally: Eliza the Healer

Relationship Ally
Influence 8/10
Loyalty 9/10

Shared History

Eliza once nursed Keanu back to health after an assassination gone wrong. Her compassionate nature proved he could still trust in humanity. They have built a bond over shared experiences of loss, providing him with emotional support as he attempts to mend his past.

Potential Breaking Points

  • If he veers back into the assassin lifestyle.
  • If her trust is misused in a tactless fashion.

Enemy: Veras the Snake

Threat Level 9/10
Conflict Type Personal Rival

Personal Stakes

Once a close comrade in assassination, Veras betrayed Keanu by orchestrating Shadow's death. Keanu's guilt over Shadow's loss fuels his need for vengeance against Veras.

Possible Resolutions

  • Confronting Veras directly and risking his morals.
  • Attempting to convince Veras to turn back from his dark path.

Faction: The Raven's Guild

Standing 3/10
Influence High

Obligations

  • Keep secrets of the Guild in exchange for protection.
  • Help fellow guild members when needed.

Benefits

  • Access to underground information.
  • Teaching of rogue skills.

Unresolved Plots

  • Keanu has found signs of a new assassin's guild rising, threatening the order he tries to maintain.
  • Strange omens connected to Shadow's death hint at a larger dark plot brewing.
  • A message arrives claiming that Shadow can be resurrected if Keanu agrees to commit one last act of vengeance.

Secrets

  • Keanu has a hidden skill with magic, particularly in warding spells, learned from his assassin mentor that he has kept buried.
  • He hides the fact that he sometimes relapses into the mindset of an assassin when angry, casting aside his newly-found composure.
  • Keanu once left a key piece of evidence that could expose his past in the home of a good friend, risking their safety.

Fears

  • Fear of being unable to protect those he cares about, leading to further loss.
  • Fear of losing himself again to his old ways, becoming the very monster he fights.
  • Fear of his past catching up to him and hurting innocent people he now has deep connections with.

Aspirations

  • To find peace with himself and let go of the guilt around Shadow's death.
  • Aspiring to build a new type of family among companions who share the same goals.
  • To ultimately bring an end to the cycle of violence he was a part of by teaching others the path of peace.

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