Grim is a half-orc assassin whose reputation in Aranthaes’ underworld is matched only by the silence that follows his work. Taken in by Orilia Thorne after his mercenary band was destroyed, he was reshaped into her blade in the dark—an enforcer who removes obstacles with precision and brutality.
Grim is cold and methodical, with little interest in gold or glory. His loyalty lies entirely with Orilia, who he views as both patron and redeemer. He avoids unnecessary words, communicating with nods, gestures, or the faint scrape of his daggers being drawn. Though feared by Orilia’s enemies, he is respected by her inner circle as a man who never fails a contract.
In the city’s alleys, people whisper of “the green shadow” who leaves no sound but the thud of falling bodies.
Grim
Medium Humanoid (Half-Orc, Rogue: Assassin Level 10), Lawful Evil
Hit Points: 84 (10d8+30)
Speed: 30ft.
16 (+3)
18 (+4)
16 (+3)
12 (+1)
12 (+1)
10 (0)
Skills: Stealth +12, Acrobatics +8, Perception +5, Intimidation +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Investigation +5
Damage Resistances: —
Condition Immunities: —
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
Languages: Common, Orc
Challenge: 7 Prof Bonus: +4
Actions
Multiattack. Grim makes two attacks with his shortswords or daggers.
Shortsword. +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d6+5) piercing damage.
Assassinate. Against surprised creatures, Grim has advantage and scores a critical hit on a hit.
Sneak Attack (5d6). Once per turn, Grim deals an extra 5d6 damage if he has advantage or if an ally is within 5 feet of the target.
Poisoned Daggers. Grim often coats his blades in paralytic poison; on a failed DC 15 Con save, the target is poisoned for 1 minute.
Features
Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker Grim can see hits him, he halves the damage.
Evasion. When subjected to an effect that allows a Dex save for half damage, Grim instead takes none on a success, half on a failure.
Relentless Endurance. Once per long rest, if reduced to 0 HP but not killed outright, Grim drops to 1 HP instead.
Equipment
Pair of finely balanced shortswords, daggers coated in paralytic poison, studded leather armor, hooded cloak of muted gray, thieves’ tools, vial of black poison, 120 gp