Zane Umbralight

Race/Class: Half-Orc Warlock (2024 rules)
Level: 6
Appearance: Gray skin, black hair, piercing gray eyes. Often cloaked in an aura of dark magic.

Backstory

Bound to a mysterious patron after a Tower-aligned mage gave him the ultimatum: serve or die. Keeps his motivations and much of his past a secret. Skilled at navigating both the criminal underworld and noble circles, Zane wields his eldritch power with caution.

Personality & Skills

• Reserved, calculating, and protective of his secrets.
• Uses intimidation, summoned weapons, and mild shapeshifting.
• Tactical in battle, willing to take risks if it secures an advantage.

Notable Moments

• Survived a flaming dagger strike from a bearded devil in the Old Grinder basement.
• Entered a pact with a tentacled patroness at the Champion’s Ball for temporary power (Blight, Giant Insect).
• Revealed the statue’s glaive as the real threat during the cathedral ambush.
• Played a major role in the King’s Gambit arena victory.
• Fought during the coronation chaos, killing enemies and partially striking Athena before escaping.

Relationships

• Nelvax – Fellow troublemaker; different moral compass but mutual respect.
• Harlekk Wynnchym – Witnessed his patron bargain; occasional co-conspirator.
• Lord Signmonder – Allied out of necessity; trusts Zane’s combat ability.