Varka can exhale a 5 by 30 foot line of fire. Creatures in the area make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 fire damage on a failure or half damage on a success. The breath can be used once per short or long rest.

As a bonus action, Varka regains 1d10 + 10 hit points.

Varka can direct an ally who can see or hear them to use a reaction to make one weapon attack, adding Varka's superiority die to the attack's damage.

Varka can use a bonus action to make one weapon attack after taking the Attack action.

When a creature misses Varka with a melee attack, Varka can use a reaction and expend a superiority die to make one melee weapon attack against it, adding the die to the damage.

Varka's Battle Master maneuvers are Commander's Strike, Menacing Attack, Pushing Attack, Riposte, and Trip Attack. Each maneuver expends one superiority die and adds the die to the attack's damage when applicable. Commander's Strike lets an ally use a reaction to attack. Menacing Attack can frighten a target. Pushing Attack can push a target up to 15 feet. Riposte lets Varka attack when a creature misses them. Trip Attack can knock a Large or smaller creature prone.

Varka makes one additional action on their turn. They can use this twice per short or long rest, once per turn.

When Varka hits with a weapon attack, they can expend a superiority die to attempt to frighten the target. The target makes a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, it is frightened of Varka until the end of Varka's next turn.

When Varka hits with a weapon attack, they can expend a superiority die to force a Large or smaller target to make a DC 16 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the target is pushed up to 15 feet away and takes extra damage from the die.

When Varka hits with a weapon attack, they can expend a superiority die to force a Large or smaller target to make a DC 16 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the target falls prone and takes extra damage from the die.

Varka adds +1 to AC while wearing armor.

Varka chooses the Battle Master archetype. They gain superiority dice, combat maneuvers, and proficiency with artisan's tools of their choice. Their superiority dice are four d8s, regained on a short or long rest. Maneuver save DC is 16, calculated as 8 + proficiency bonus + Strength modifier.

Varka gains proficiency with calligrapher's supplies, used to mark scripts, contracts, and troupe records with exacting precision.

Varka can reroll a failed saving throw. They must use the new roll and cannot use this feature again until they finish a long rest.

Varka can always find a place to perform, usually in exchange for food, lodging, or modest payment. Their reputation lets them secure temporary shelter from sympathetic audiences, fellow performers, and owners of theaters, inns, and traveling shows.