Always on

• Eldritch Blast

  When Action

  Neris projects a fragment of alien force at a creature within 120 feet. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 force damage.

• Awakened MindLevel 1

  When No action required

  Neris briefly forms an unsettling mental link with a creature they can see within 30 feet, communicating telepathically if they share a language.

• Hex

  When Bonus action

  Neris marks a creature with supernatural malice, improving their damage against it and allowing them to curse its abilities.

• Armor of Agathys

  When Action

  Neris wraps themselves in hostile frost. A creature that hits them with a melee attack takes cold damage, and the ward provides temporary hit points.

• Otherworldly Patron: The Great Old OneLevel 1

  Neris has entered into a pact with a mysterious Great Old One. Their patron grants them arcane power, though its motives remain inscrutable.

• Pact MagicLevel 1

  Neris knows two cantrips from the warlock spell list and can cast known warlock spells using Charisma. They regain expended spell slots after a short or long rest.

• TraitHalf-ElfDarkvision, Neris can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.
• TraitHalf-ElfFey Ancestry, Neris has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put them to sleep.
• TraitHalf-ElfSkill Versatility, Neris gains proficiency in two skills.
• TraitHalf-ElfAbility Score Increase, Charisma increases by 2, and Dexterity and Constitution each increase by 1.
• TraitHalf-ElfLanguages, Neris can speak, read, and write Common, Elvish, and one additional language.
• False IdentityCharlatan

  Neris can always find a place to hide, a sympathetic ear, or a forgotten connection in a settlement, provided they do not abuse the trust they build. They maintain several false identities and know how to pass themselves off as a minor functionary, traveling scholar, or harmless peddler.