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BöötMóöntch
The Corrupted Hunter
CHARACTER SHEET XP TRACKERIn the toxic borderlands of the northeastern edge of the Kanonos Region, across the river Sko from Grizburg, BöötMóöntch emerged as a product of Nolavor's corrupted divine legacy. Born near an ancient Dead God Site, their Aasimar heritage manifested not as divine blessing but as something darker. Even their healing touch leaves recipients feeling cold, and their celestial radiance seems to drink in light rather than emit it. This corruption manifests physically in their pale skin lined with dark veins, solid black eyes ringed with silver, and white hair streaked with ash.
Their discovery of blood magic came during a harrowing encounter with undead in their youth. Under the tutelage of veteran Ghostslayer Mara Duskbane, they learned to channel their corrupted celestial essence through blood rites, particularly mastering the Rite of Dawn. Their unique heritage allows them to push this technique further than most - when they activate the rite, their blade "Bloodthirst" gleams with an unsettling radiance that casts shadows instead of dispelling them.
Operating from the lawless territories around The Jungle's Claw Tavern, BöötMóöntch built a reputation taking contracts other Ghostslayers wouldn't touch. Their pragmatic approach to hunting undead earned both respect and wariness from the local powers. Having witnessed numerous betrayals among the Sinister Six over the years, including Krikfleek's shadowy dealings, they maintain a careful distance from such entanglements.
The Order of the Ghostslayer's training shaped them into a methodical hunter. Each piece of their equipment serves a specific purpose - the Ghost-Detecting Silver Mirror for spotting incorporeal undead, silver-sealed Specimen Vials for collecting samples, and their meticulously maintained "Undead Registry of Kanonos" journal. They approach every hunt like a researcher, documenting new discoveries and collecting trophies on their Hunter's Trophy Cord.
BöötMóöntch's journey led them to amass an impressive collection of supernatural tools. "The Midnight Ward" enhances their natural resistance to necrotic energies, while the "Heartkeeper's Chain" helps control their blood loss. The "Shroud of the Claw's Favor," earned through a series of dangerous contracts, wraps them in protective shadows. Their Blood Hunter's Ritual Kit and Sigil-Lined Component Pouch contain carefully curated materials for their blood magic.
Their position within the Order remains unorthodox. While most Ghostslayers view their abilities as tools for protecting the natural order, BöötMóöntch sees them as means to power and profit. Yet they maintain a strict code of their own - contracts are fulfilled to the letter, information is traded fairly, and power is never sought at the expense of control. Their corrupted celestial nature serves as a constant reminder of power's double-edged nature.
The recent surge of necromantic energy that drew them to these Shadim ruins feels different from anything they've encountered before. In the week since Azural's liberation, they've observed the site carefully, collecting samples in their specialized vials and noting unusual patterns of undead activity. Their experience tells them that ancient ruins often hold both valuable secrets and deadly traps for the unwary.
Through years of hunting, they've developed an extensive network throughout the region, marked on their Maps of Danger Zones. Their Brass Pass Token from The Jungle's Claw opens doors throughout Nolavor's criminal networks, while their Enhanced Holy Water Flask and Blessed Silver Chain speak to their preparedness for any supernatural threat. Each contact is maintained through careful negotiation and mutual benefit.
From their Flame-Resistant Sheath holding Bloodthirst to their Silver-Tipped Stakes, every piece of BöötMóöntch's equipment reflects their methodical approach to hunting. In conversation, they maintain a professional demeanor, speaking in measured tones and watching others with their unsettling silver-ringed eyes. Their neutral evil alignment manifests not in cruelty but in pragmatic opportunism - they understand that in Nolavor, survival often depends on being willing to do what others won't.
BöötMóöntch: The Corrupted Hunter
General Information
Name: BöötMóöntch Race: Aasimar (Corrupted Celestial Heritage) Class & Level: Blood Hunter, Level 7 (Order of the Ghostslayer) Background: Haunted One Alignment: Neutral Evil Gender: Non-binary Age: 27 Height: 6'2" Weight: 175 lbs Appearance: Pale, vein-marked skin, solid black eyes with silver rings, short white hair streaked with ash. Languages: Common, Abyssal, Infernal, Draconic, Elvish Faith: None. Actively distrusts all divine beings.Key Traits
Personality Traits:Abilities
Crimson Rite: Infuses weapons with elemental power, sacrificing health for power.Equipment
"Bloodthirst": Flame Tongue shortsword. Deals 1d6+4 piercing +2d6 fire damage. Enhanced by blood rites. "The Midnight Ward": Ring of Necrotic Resistance. Increases resilience to necrotic energy. "Heartkeeper’s Chain": Pendant that heals blood loss caused by hemocraft abilities. "Shroud of the Claw’s Favor": Cloak granting +1 AC and shadowy concealment. Enhanced Holy Water Flask: Highly effective against undead. Blessed Silver Chain: 10 ft. chain for binding undead and spirits. Silver-Tipped Stakes: Designed to stop undead regeneration. Ghost-Detecting Mirror: Reveals incorporeal undead when used. Hunter’s Trophy Cord: Necklace of tokens taken from slain undead. "Undead Registry of Kanonos": Detailed journal documenting undead types and weaknesses. Blood Hunter's Ritual Kit: Includes chalk, silver dust, and incense for rites and protective circles.Known Allies
Mara Duskbane: Mentor from the Order of the Ghostslayer. Contacts in The Jungle’s Claw Tavern and Grizburg underworld informants.Known Enemies
Krikfleek and the Sinister Six: Betrayed BöötMóöntch during a prior hunt. Bloodclaw Warband Researchers: Necromancers experimenting in Nolavor. Vengeful Undead: Survivors of BöötMóöntch’s hunts seeking revenge.Backstory
Born in the toxic jungles of Nolavor near a Dead Gods Site, BöötMóöntch’s celestial bloodline became corrupted by lingering divine essence. Raised in the brutal borderlands between Grizburg’s criminal empire and the Bloodclaw Warband’s industrial wastelands, they survived by embracing the power of blood magic. They joined the Order of the Ghostslayer after narrowly escaping death during a hunt, channeling their blood into retributive magic to destroy a pursuing revenant. Their abilities blend celestial energy with hemocraft, resulting in a unique and unsettling fighting style. They have taken morally ambiguous contracts, including eliminating undead in smuggler tunnels and investigating necromantic experiments, earning a reputation as a pragmatic, ruthless hunter. Recently, BöötMóöntch has been drawn to a Shadim ruin by surges of necromantic energy following Azural’s liberation. They’ve been tracking undead activity in the area and intend to use their unique skills to confront the growing threat, even if it means allying with others temporarily.Tips for Gameplay
Combat: Use Bloodthirst with Crimson Rites for extra damage. Apply Blood Maledict for battlefield control. Use Aether Walk to escape or reposition. Exploration: Leverage tools like the mirror, stakes, and maps. Use darkvision and incense to detect undead threats. Roleplay: BöötMóöntch is pragmatic and untrusting. Emphasize their cold, calculating nature and addiction to blood magic. Rest Management: Monitor HP carefully after using hemocraft abilities. Use Heartkeeper's Chain to recover quickly. Social Interaction: BöötMóöntch trades knowledge for power. Use allies like Mara and the Jungle’s Claw network to leverage favors.Physical Description
General Physical Condition
BöötMóöntch possesses a gaunt, sinewy frame that hints at both physical power and the toll taken by his dark practices. His body appears wiry and hardened, well-suited for endurance rather than raw strength. His muscles are lean, giving him the appearance of someone used to combat and survival in the harshest of conditions.
Body Features
His skin is pale, almost gray, with prominent dark veins visible across his neck, forearms, and chest—remnants of his corrupted celestial nature. His torso and limbs are covered with ritualistic scars, many of which were self-inflicted during his initiation as a Ghostslayer.
Facial Features
BöötMóöntch's face is both striking and unsettling. His eyes are solid black, with an eerie silver glow that flickers when his abilities are activated, giving the impression of an eternal void staring back. His bald scalp is crisscrossed with both scars and arcane symbols etched into his flesh. His beard is long and ashen white, twisted into loose braids interwoven with small charms and bone fragments.
Identifying Characteristics
The most notable feature is the rune inscribed on his forehead, a brand that glows faintly whenever he utilizes his blood magic. Additionally, his left hand is marked with a jagged scar in the shape of a claw, a reminder of a past encounter with an undead creature. The dull glow from his eyes in darkness makes it easy for others to identify him.
Physical quirks
BöötMóöntch tends to roll his shoulders and crack his neck before entering combat, as if readying himself for violence. His hands often twitch when near undead or when using his blood curses, almost instinctively drawn to the hunt. His voice has an odd, otherworldly echo, especially when invoking celestial powers, hinting at the lingering essence within him.
Special abilities
Blood Maledict: BöötMóöntch can invoke powerful blood curses that weaken or immobilize his enemies, at the cost of his own vitality. He often amplifies these curses for greater effect, despite the risk.
Celestial Revelation: Once per day, he can tap into his corrupted aasimar lineage to transform into a more powerful form, utilizing either radiant or necrotic damage, depending on the situation.
Rite of the Dawn: A unique Crimson Rite he uses against undead, which imbues his weapon with radiant energy. This rite also grants him resistance to necrotic damage and makes his attacks especially deadly to the undead. His weapon sheds light when this rite is active, bathing the battlefield in a ghostly radiance
Apparel & Accessories
He wears dark, weather-worn scale mail armor reinforced with charms and enchanted relics, each serving as a reminder of a past hunt. His armor is adorned with talismans—tokens from the undead he has destroyed. Around his neck hangs a chain with an obsidian shard, a memento given to him by his mentor, Mara Duskbane. He also carries a long cloak with a high collar, designed to protect him from both prying eyes and environmental dangers.
Specialized Equipment
BöötMóöntch has honed his abilities in tracking and confronting undead creatures, using his celestial senses to perceive the presence of necromancy and his Blood Hunter skills to exploit their weaknesses. His skill set includes the "Blood Curse of Binding" and "Brand of Castigation," both of which are instrumental in controlling or punishing undead enemies. He also possesses extensive knowledge of corrupted ley lines and sites of necromantic power, often using this information to gain an advantage.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
BöötMóöntch was born near a Dead God site in Nolavor, where a corrupted celestial convergence imbued him with a twisted aasimar essence. Growing up amidst a community plagued by undead, BöötMóöntch's childhood was marked by fear and survival. After a near-fatal encounter with a powerful undead entity, he was discovered by Veteran Ghostslayer Mara Duskbane, who saw potential in his corrupted celestial lineage. Mara took him under her wing, training him in the ways of the Order of the Ghostslayer. BöötMóöntch quickly became known as an efficient, though morally ambiguous, hunter willing to take on dangerous contracts.
Gender Identity
BöötMóöntch identifies as non-binary. He does not subscribe to traditional gender norms, and his upbringing under the influence of corrupted celestial energy left him feeling disconnected from traditional human gender roles. He presents in a way that often blurs the lines between masculine and feminine, with an enigmatic appearance that reflects his otherworldly essence.
Sexuality
BöötMóöntch's sexuality is unmarked by preference or orientation; he appears disinterested in intimate relationships. His focus on his mission leaves little time for romance or sexual pursuits. As a result, he is largely aromantic and asexual, seeing relationships as a distraction from his purpose.
Education
BöötMóöntch did not receive formal education. Instead, his knowledge came directly from the rigorous training under Mara Duskbane and his experiences with the Order of the Ghostslayer. He learned much of his combat skills, arcane knowledge of undead, and hemocraft through a mix of tradition and necessity. His education also included deep immersion in the lore of undead and the rituals tied to blood magic.
Employment
BöötMóöntch is a freelance monster hunter, primarily specializing in hunting and destroying undead creatures. While he prefers to work independently, he occasionally allies with others when the need arises. BöötMóöntch also has informal ties to Kurgan’s network, exchanging information for resources. His reputation as a relentless undead hunter has allowed him to secure work and contracts that most others would shy away from.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Surviving the Dead God Site Encounter: BöötMóöntch survived an encounter with an undead uprising near a Dead God site, an event that few could live to tell about.
Veteran Ghostslayer: BöötMóöntch earned the rank of a Veteran Ghostslayer within the Order, excelling in the arts of hemocraft and undead extermination under the guidance of Mara Duskbane.
Slayer of Powerful Undead: He has personally slain several powerful undead entities, including the Necrotic Warden of Grizburg and the Wraith of Blackshade Vale, collecting trophies from each.
Failures & Embarrassments
Failed Binding Attempt: During his first major mission for the Order, BöötMóöntch tried to bind a powerful banshee, but his attempt failed, resulting in the banshee’s deadly wail killing an entire group of town guards that accompanied him. The event haunts him.
Addiction to Blood Magic: BöötMóöntch is addicted to his own blood magic. The physical toll of invoking hemocraft abilities has become a twisted form of dependency for him. He often uses his Crimson Rites excessively, even when unnecessary, putting his body and mind at risk to feel the rush of power it grants him.
Mental Trauma
BöötMóöntch carries deep emotional scars from the loss of his family and community to the undead, an event that fuels his relentless pursuit of necromantic creatures. His addiction to blood magic has left him physically weakened at times and mentally fragmented. BöötMóöntch often wrestles with a fear of losing control over his power, and this fear makes him increasingly paranoid and emotionally distant. His greatest nightmare is becoming akin to the creatures he hunts.
Intellectual Characteristics
BöötMóöntch is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to necromancy, undead creatures, and the rituals tied to blood magic. His education is practical, gained through rigorous training and harsh experience. He is methodical and tactical, often preferring to study his prey before making a move. However, his focus is highly specialized, and his understanding of broader societal matters or interpersonal skills is limited. He often struggles with normal social interaction, prioritizing the hunt above all else.
Morality & Philosophy
BöötMóöntch sees himself as a necessary evil. He believes that only someone willing to embrace the darkness can effectively fight the undead. He is deeply pragmatic, willing to make sacrifices or employ brutal methods if it means achieving his goal. He has no respect for divine beings, holding a deep-seated belief that such entities abandoned his people in their time of need. His loyalty is to himself, his mentor, and his cause—the eradication of necromancy from Nolavor. BöötMóöntch believes that the corruption within him must be controlled, channeled to rid the world of greater evils.
Taboos
BöötMóöntch holds a deep disdain for all forms of necromancy. Despite using corrupted celestial powers himself, he finds raising the dead to be a perverse violation of the natural order. He also refuses to accept help from any divine entity or worship any deity, as he believes that divine beings abandoned the people of Nolavor in their time of need. Additionally, he avoids letting others witness moments of emotional vulnerability, which he considers a personal weakness.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
BöötMóöntch is driven by a relentless pursuit to destroy powerful undead entities and corrupted beings across the Nolavor region. His thirst for vengeance is fueled by a past encounter with undead that left scars both physical and emotional, and he sees each hunt as a step closer to cleansing his own soul. He also seeks to prevent others from experiencing the devastation he has faced, turning his pain into purpose.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvies: BöötMóöntch is an expert at hunting undead and corrupted beings, with an uncanny ability to sense dark presences and track them across vast regions. He is also well-versed in ancient lore, celestial magic, and blood magic, which he combines in unique ways. His intelligence shines when it comes to solving puzzles or uncovering secrets about otherworldly threats.
Ineptitudes: He struggles with diplomacy and often comes across as abrasive or cold, failing to build strong emotional connections with others. BöötMóöntch has little patience for rules, and his inability to work effectively within structured groups or follow plans makes him unreliable in cooperative missions that require careful coordination.
Likes & Dislikes
The thrill of a hunt, especially when pursuing particularly strong or cunning prey.
Isolation, which allows him to think clearly and strategize without distractions.
Dark, ancient tomes filled with forgotten lore that he can use to further his goals.
Divine entities, as he believes they abandoned Nolavor during its darkest times.
Necromancy in all its forms—he views the raising of the dead as the ultimate perversion.
Anyone who judges his methods without understanding the darkness he faces.
Virtues & Personality perks
Virtues: BöötMóöntch is fiercely determined and will not stop until his mission is complete, even at great personal cost. He is also adaptable, using both light and darkness to his advantage, and willing to sacrifice his own well-being if it means success in his goal to eliminate corruption.
Perks: His corrupted celestial nature grants him extraordinary resistance to both necrotic and radiant energies. His relentless pursuit of dark knowledge has also equipped him with abilities that make him highly efficient at slaying undead creatures—abilities feared by both his allies and enemies.
Vices & Personality flaws
Vices: BöötMóöntch is addicted to the thrill and power of blood magic, and the longer he goes without using it, the more anxious and restless he becomes. He also has a dangerous habit of taking risks that might cost not only his life but the lives of others around him, driven by his need for vengeance.
Flaws: His inability to trust others and work effectively in a team often leaves him isolated, and his willingness to blur ethical lines makes him morally ambiguous at best, and outright villainous at worst. BöötMóöntch’s obsession with hunting powerful undead sometimes makes him lose sight of the bigger picture, focusing on revenge instead of what is best for his allies.
Personality Quirks
Often rolls a vial of blood between his fingers while thinking or preparing for battle.
In moments of quiet, he can be heard murmuring old verses in Abyssal, focusing his mind on ancient lore.
Frequently sharpens his blades and applies fresh blood rites, even when not necessary, to keep himself in a state of readiness and stave off his craving for power.
Hygiene
BöötMóöntch maintains an unusual standard of hygiene—one that balances practicality and ritualistic precision. Due to his travels through corrupted lands and frequent battles with undead, he is always mindful of the need to clean away any remnants of rot or decay that could carry dark influences. He uses a mixture of herbs, charcoal, and blessed salts to cleanse himself, ensuring that none of the corruption he fights takes hold.
While he keeps himself physically clean, his appearance is otherwise rugged. His long white beard often appears unkempt, and his clothing bears the wear and tear of countless battles, scorched with ash and marked by blood rites. To BöötMóöntch, the cleanliness of his body is a protective barrier, but maintaining an immaculate appearance is not a priority—he values practical effectiveness over vanity.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Mara Duskbane: Veteran Ghostslayer who served as BöötMóöntch's mentor, teaching him the rituals and combat techniques of the Ghostslayers. They share a strong bond based on shared experiences and trust.
Kurgan's Network: BöötMóöntch was once loosely associated with Kurgan’s network of underground contacts, bartering information and services. He maintains some relationships through occasional dealings, although he has since gone independent.
The Jungle's Claw Tavern Contacts: BöötMóöntch has a network of scattered informants through The Jungle's Claw Tavern. These contacts provide him with information about movements of undead, magical happenings, and other threats in the region.
Family Ties
- None: BöötMóöntch has no known family. Born near a Dead God Site, his connection with his celestial lineage is severed and corrupted, and he has been estranged from any familial relationships since he can remember.
Religious Views
BöötMóöntch is inherently distrustful of divine beings, despite his celestial origin. He sees them as indifferent to mortal suffering, having experienced the dark side of celestial power firsthand. He lives by the belief that true strength comes from facing horrors on his own terms, untainted by the false promises of higher beings.
Social Aptitude
BöötMóöntch is withdrawn and intense, keeping interactions strictly utilitarian. He is known to barter with valuable information, but most find him unsettling to deal with. He distrusts most people and prefers solitude, but will form temporary alliances if there is mutual benefit—especially when hunting down powerful undead.
Mannerisms
BöötMóöntch speaks in a low, deliberate tone, as if weighing every word. He often pauses to observe others with an unnerving intensity, particularly when assessing if someone could be an ally or a threat. He has a habit of absentmindedly tracing the patterns of his blood runes, especially when in thought or when tension is building.
Hobbies & Pets
- Hobbies: BöötMóöntch has an obsession with studying the undead and their origins. He keeps a meticulous journal documenting the unique variations of undead in the Nolavor region. He also maps out necromantic hotspots and spends time experimenting with alchemical recipes to enhance his blood magic. He takes no joy in conventional hobbies—only in preparing for his next hunt.
Speech
BöötMóöntch's speech is marked by a deep, resonant voice that has an almost ethereal quality to it, hinting at his corrupted celestial heritage. He tends to speak in short, deliberate phrases, his words carefully chosen and calculated. His tone is often cold and dispassionate, which can make his speech intimidating or off-putting to those unaccustomed to his presence.
When talking about matters of the hunt or the undead, his speech takes on a grim enthusiasm—a subtle, intense fervor that reveals his obsession with eradicating such creatures. His cadence is slow, as if he's constantly judging whether or not the person he's talking to is worth his time. He avoids embellishments, preferring to get to the point without any excess sentimentality or pleasantries. His choice of words is precise, rarely wasting breath on anything irrelevant to his goals.
He speaks with an underlying cynicism, and his distrust of divine beings often surfaces in his conversations. His sentences are punctuated by moments of silence, not from hesitation, but from an almost ritualistic form of restraint—deciding how much to reveal, and how much to keep hidden.
Wealth & Financial state
BöötMóöntch's wealth is modest. He is not interested in monetary wealth, instead focusing on collecting items of arcane and strategic value—such as magical artifacts, alchemical ingredients, and undead relics. His wealth largely consists of what he carries and the favors he’s earned from those he has helped.
BöötMóöntch is a corrupted aasimar Blood Hunter, whose celestial essence has twisted into something darker, manifesting through eerie radiance and pale, vein-streaked skin. Trained by the Order of the Ghostslayer, they use blood magic to hunt the undead,
View Character ProfileVeteran Ghostslayer: A respected title within the Order of the Ghostslayer, acknowledging his skill and years of experience hunting the undead.
The Shadowed Flame: A nickname he earned due to his reputation of combining blood magic with corrupted celestial powers, often leaving behind scorched marks at battle sites. This reputation precedes him within the Kanonos Region.
"Corruption runs deep, and I intend to cut it at the root."
"I've no interest in mercy or peace—only in finishing what must be done."
"Light and darkness—neither can claim me, but I shall wield them both."
BöötMóöntch is fluent in Common, Abyssal, Draconic, Elvish, and Infernal. His knowledge of these languages comes both from his celestial heritage and his training as a Ghostslayer. This linguistic versatility helps him in his pursuit of the undead, especially when dealing with ancient texts and beings of other planes.
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