Professor Malgrim Voss
Medium, Chaotic Neutral
HP 45
AC 12
CR 3
Size Medium
He may hold the key to a forbidden artifact — if you dare to bargain with his dangerous mind.
- Armor Description
- Cloth and arcane sigils
- Condition Immunities
- Madness, Frightened
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Creature Type
- Humanoid
- Damage Resistances
- Psychic
- Hit Dice
- 6d8
- Languages
- Common, Infernal, Deep Speech
- Proficiency Bonus
- 2
- Xp
- 700
Abilities
WIS
10
CHA
13
STR
8
DEX
14
CON
12
INT
18
Senses
- Darkvision
- 60 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 12
Speed
- Walk
- 30 ft.
Actions
- Dagger of Shadows: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) psychic damage.
- Uncover Secrets (Recharge 5-6): Reveals a forbidden knowledge snippet from the target's mind, causing confusion for 1 round if failed save (DC 13 Wisdom saving throw).
Reactions
- Mysterious Evasion: When targeted by an attack, can impose disadvantage on the attack roll.
Skills
- Arcana +6
- Investigation +5
- Deception +3
Saving Throws
- Int +4
- Dex +4
Special Abilities
- Forbidden Knowledge: Gains advantage on Arcana checks involving ancient texts.
- Paranoia’s Guard: Adds +2 to saving throws against mind-affecting effects.
Description
A gaunt, bearded scholar with veiled eyes; cloaked in worn robes covered with arcane glyphs, clutching a leather-bound tome.
Hook
He may hold the key to a forbidden artifact — if you dare to bargain with his dangerous mind.
Motivation
Seeks ancient, taboo knowledge at any cost, fearing discovery and betrayal.
Personality
Paranoid and secretive, speaks in hushed, cryptic tones, hoarding forbidden wisdom.
GM Notes
- Uses paranoia to manipulate or deceive newcomers.
- Guards secrets fiercely, revealing only when trust is earned.
- Can serve as a source of dangerous knowledge or a plot obstacle.