Victrolis is not tall by any standard, and she is reed thin. Her high cheekbones are framed by long nut-brown hair she keeps coiled about her head in an elaborate series of braids. Her eyes are dark, almost hollow, but not unkind, and her sun-freckled face frequently breaks into an easy smile displaying the small gap in her front teeth.
Songs of Wind and Leaf. Victrolis’s minstrel father taught her the ways of the forest and how to play every song he knew as he peddled joy between the small Arbonesse villages. He called her his forest pixie, and they were happy, so she never asked why his eyes turned sad sometimes. As he got older, he traveled less and eventually settled in one of the villages on the eastern edge of the Arbonesse.
Tower of Riches and Grief. When Victrolis visited her father for the last time, passing through his hometown on her own travels, a minstrel in her own right, he told her about his brother. He talked for hours, delivering a tale he swore was true. He told Victrolis of the adventures he and his brother had in their youth. How they delved deeply into dark parts of the ancient forest, eventually finding an elven tower made of crystal and mithral. He spoke in exquisite detail of the things they saw in that tower, and he described being chased from it by a keening spirit. Victrolis felt her father’s heartbreak at the discovery that his brother was no longer with him and that despite long searches he never again found the tower. After putting him to rest a few days later, Victrolis set into the forest to find the tower, her uncle, and whatever new friends and adventures come her way.
Characteristics
Personality Trait. I’m most at home near large bodies of water or under the cover of dense tree canopy.
Ideal. Tradition. We should be guided by the knowledge and experience of our forebears whenever practical.
Bond. I’m searching for a specific ruin with ancient power.
Flaw. I’ll do anything to unlock an ancient or magical secret.
Victrolis Hapenny, Freshman of the Greenleaf College
Medium humanoid (elfmarked), neutral
Armor Class 14 (studded leather)
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 8 (−1) | 15 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 17 (+3) |
Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +5
Skills Acrobatics +4, Nature +3, Perception +4, Perform +5, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Fey Ancestry. Victrolis has advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can’t put her to sleep.
Spellcasting. Victrolis is a 1st-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). She has the following bard spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, vicious mockery
- 1st level (2 slots): faerie fire, healing word, speak with animals, thunderwave
ACTIONS
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
REACTIONS
Bardic Inspiration (3/Day). When a creature within 60 feet of Victrolis, that she can see, misses with an attack roll, or fails at a saving throw or ability check, she can roll 1d6 and add the result to their total for the purposes of determining their success or failure.
Victrolis Hapenny, Sophomore of the Greenleaf College
Medium humanoid (elfmarked), neutral
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 8 (−1) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 18 (+4) |
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +6
Skills Acrobatics +5, Nature +3, Perception +4, Perform +6, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Fey Ancestry. Victrolis has advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can’t put her to sleep.
Spellcasting. Victrolis is a 4th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). She has the following bard spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, hobble (see Deep Magic), vicious mockery
- 1st level (4 slots): entangle, faerie fire, healing word, speak with animals, thunderwave
- 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, spike growth
ACTIONS
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
REACTIONS
Rejuvenating Inspiration (4/Day). When a creature within 60 feet of Victrolis, that she can see, misses with an attack roll, or fails at a saving throw or ability check, she can roll 1d6 and add the result to their roll for the purposes of determining their success or failure. In addition, the recipient of Victrolis’s inspiration gains a number of temporary hit points equal to the result rolled.
Victrolis Hapenny, Junior of the Greenleaf College
Medium humanoid (elfmarked), neutral
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 58 (13d8)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 8 (−1) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 18 (+4) |
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +6
Skills Acrobatics +5, Nature +3, Perception +4, Perform +6, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Fey Ancestry. Victrolis has advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can’t put her to sleep.
Land’s Stride. Victrolis’s movement speed is not reduced when she moves through difficult terrain. She can also pass through nonmagical plants unimpeded and takes no damage from them if they have thorns, spines, or similar hazards. In addition, Victrolis has advantage on saving throws against plants that are magically created or manipulated to impede movement, such as those created with entangle.
Spellcasting. Victrolis is a 7th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). She has the following bard spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, hobble (see Deep Magic), vicious mockery (2d4 psychic damage)
- 1st level (4 slots): entangle, faerie fire, healing word, speak with animals, thunderwave
- 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, spike growth
- 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, hypnotic pattern
- 4th level (1 slot): conjure woodland beings
ACTIONS
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
REACTIONS
Rejuvenating Inspiration (4/Day). When a creature within 60 feet of Victrolis, that she can see, misses with an attack roll, or fails at a saving throw or ability check, she can roll 1d8 and add the result to their roll for the purposes of determining their success or failure. In addition, the recipient of Victrolis’s inspiration gains a number of temporary hit points equal to the result rolled.
Victrolis Hapenny, Senior of the Greenleaf College
Medium humanoid (elfmarked), neutral
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 81 (18d8)
Speed 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
| 8 (−1) | 16 (+3) | 10 (+0) | 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 20 (+5) |
Saving Throws Dex +5, Cha +7
Skills Acrobatics +5, Nature +3, Perception +4, Perform +7, Survival +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Fey Ancestry. Victrolis has advantage on saving throws against being charmed and magic can’t put her to sleep.
Land’s Stride. Victrolis’s movement speed is not reduced when she moves through difficult terrain. She can also pass through nonmagical plants unimpeded and takes no damage from them if they have thorns, spines, or similar hazards. In addition, Victrolis has advantage on saving throws against plants that are magically created or manipulated to impede movement, such as those created with entangle.
Spellcasting. Victrolis is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15). She has the following bard spells prepared:
- Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, hobble (see Deep Magic), vicious mockery (2d4 psychic damage)
- 1st level (4 slots): entangle, faerie fire, healing word, speak with animals, thunderwave
- 2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, spike growth
- 3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, hypnotic pattern
- 4th level (3 slots): conjure woodland beings, polymorph
- 5th level (1 slot): animate objects
ACTIONS
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
REACTIONS
Rejuvinating Inspiration (5/Day). When a creature within 60 feet of Victrolis, that she can see, misses with an attack roll, or fails at a saving throw or ability check, she can roll 1d8 and add the result to their roll for the purposes of determining their success or failure. In addition, the recipient of Victrolis’s inspiration gains a number of temporary hit points equal to the result rolled.
