Veil of the Hidden Blade
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 13 (leather vest)
Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
Speed 30 ft.
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages Common, any one other language
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Whispers of the Silent Path. The Veil of the Hidden Blade glides through shadows with the grace of a whispering wind, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks when moving silently, as if the very shadows conspire to cloak their presence.
Arcane Augmentation. Beneath their gloves lie secrets of arcane engineering—retractable blades kissed by venomous enchantments. Once per turn, when the Veil strikes with a melee weapon, they may invoke the serpentine poison, dealing an additional 3 (1d6) poison damage.
Actions
Dance of Blades. With a fluid motion, the Veil of the Hidden Blade executes a deadly dance, striking twice with their chosen weapons, each movement a step in a lethal ballet.
Shadow's Kiss. *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 5 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage. The strike is as swift and silent as a shadow's caress.
Venomous Strike (Recharge 5-6). The Veil channels the venomous magic of their hidden blade, striking with precision. *Melee Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 6 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or succumb to the poison's embrace for 1 minute. The target may attempt to shake off the effect at the end of each of its turns, finding freedom in a successful save.
