Ten-Minute Background

5 Background Concepts:

• Is dead… really, what else needs to be said?
• As a Shadar-Kai, he was known as Razhar and was a devout follower of the Raven Queen almost from birth. He spent much of his time learning her teachings and seeking the undead outside the Shadowfell to further her goals.
• No family to speak of. Earned his respect within the teachings of the Raven Queen, as many of his tattoos that he earned were religious in nature.
• Was killed by a horde of undead while reveling and drinking with comrades just outside the Shadowfell. Unlike his companions, he did not curse his deity’s name, but accepted his death as either punishment for some sin he had committed against her or as part of her grand plan.
• When raised as a Revenant, he received only his orders: to exit the Shadowfell and continue his duties, unhindered by the need to return home. The order was delivered through a vision seen in death and remembered in undeath.

2 Goals

• To serve the Raven Queen and bring death to her enemies while bringing glory to Her name.
• To slash the bejeezus out of anything that gets in my way. Why else would I play an Avenger?

2 Secrets

• He remembers his life as a Shadar-Kai, the deeds he accomplished, the glory he won, and the people he met.
• Unknown to him, his orders were delivered by the Raven Queen herself as she “returned” him to his mission, giving him his name as well.

3 People

• Ioan, a Shadar-Kai Invoker and rival growing up. They competed mercilessly (as in to the point of injuring each other) while trying to complete their given tasks. As time passed, this rivalry turned to camaraderie and they considered each other allies (though allies to be competed with). He was also supposedly killed the night Razhar met his end, though no body was ever found. (run with it, Mr. DM)
• Doug McIlwain, a human wizard who led Return’s last expedition. He was a strong leader and very charismatic, but he had a lust for power and prestige strong enough to make even a Shadar-Kai cringe. He is the reason Razhar and Ioan died. Again, Mr. DM? Your play.
• Lycia, a Shadar-Kai Cleric of the Raven Queen. Not really a mentor or a teacher, but more of a guide. She gave Razhar the tasks he was to carry out, as well as gave him most of his tattoos. He respected her but was driven to outperform her.

3 Memories

• Attaining his first tattoo, given to him by Lycia.
• His death.
• The similarities between cutting down his first undead as both a Shadar-Kai and as a Revenant. These similarities are what keep him focused, reminding him that his goal has not changed, merely his body.

Developing Character

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