Chancellor Yasmin: Raid Shadow Legends

Name: Chancellor Yasmin Raid

Race: Human

Class: Cleric

Gender: Female

Ability Score:

• Strength: 8
• Dexterity: 10
• Constitution: 12
• Intelligence: 14
• Wisdom: 18
• Charisma: 13
  (Total: 75)

Skills: Persuasion, Insight, History

Backstory:

Chancellor Yasmin Raid hails from the heart of the Free Cities of Arlathis. Born into a family of academics embroiled in the city’s constant game of intrigue and commerce, Yasmin learned diplomacy and discernment before she could properly read. She rose swiftly through the Council of Lords due to her keen mind and, more unusually, her gift for healing both physical wounds and political rifts. Yasmin dedicated herself to the study of the divine, seeing faith as a means to mend the broken and unite warring factions. As the youngest to ever hold the title of Chancellor, she champions peace through negotiation, but has proven she will wield divine power when the city’s survival is at stake. Through her reforms, Yasmin has transformed Arlathis into a haven for pilgrims and scholars, her healing touch earning reverence across the Golden Lane. Yet, in this city of secrets, doubt lingers—some question how one so resolute in peace can wield such commanding power.

Secret Backstory:
Hidden beneath Yasmin’s calm and pious surface lies a secret: as a young cleric, Yasmin once invoked powers she did not fully understand to save her family from political assassination. What she called down quelled her enemies—but at a mysterious cost. Ever since, Yasmin has been haunted by visions and whispers, warning her that her gifts may be intertwined with a force not wholly aligned with the benevolence she outwardly preaches. This tension shapes her drive for order and mercy, as she fears that succumbing to her wrath or ambition could feed something darker. Yasmin is constantly vigilant, wary of unseen consequences lurking behind every miracle or negotiation she shapes.

Age: 36

Alignment: Lawful Good

Personality:
Yasmin Raid is resolute and dignified, her every action measured to balance duty, faith, and compassion. She is tireless in her service, guided by empathy and a conviction that lasting change comes from healing and unity, not power alone. In discourse, she is unflappably calm, wielding words to deescalate tension or inspire cooperation. Though deeply idealistic, Yasmin is not naive—she sees the shadows in others, and herself, and is skilled at navigating moral ambiguity without losing her sense of purpose. She rarely raises her voice and avoids rash judgments, preferring observation and careful contemplation. Yet when lines of mercy are crossed, she’s capable of assertive—sometimes intimidating—leadership. Yasmin builds genuine connections, inspiring loyalty in her allies while winning the cautious respect of her adversaries.

Mannerisms:

• Pauses to collect her thoughts before speaking in council.
• Traces a small silver medallion (a symbol of her faith) when troubled.
• Has a habit of gently touching someone’s shoulder or hand for reassurance.

Catchphrases:

• “Let us find the path of least blood.”
• “A wound ignored festers—so too with hearts.”
• “Even in darkness, the smallest light will guide.”
• “Judgment is mercy tempered.”

Speech Style:

Yasmin speaks with a measured, warm alto—firm, but always seeking understanding. She prefers formal, precise speech in public, reserving softer, personal tones for allies or those in distress. Each word feels chosen; rarely does she waste energy on bluster or idle threats.

Preferred Conversation Topics:

• Ethics and the nature of leadership
• Religious philosophies and miracles
• Stories of reconciliation and redemption
• The art of negotiation and compromise

Preferred Personality Types:

• Idealists with strong moral codes
• Rational strategists
• The quietly compassionate
• Those who question power

Likes:

• Peaceful debate
• Restoring stained-glass in forgotten shrines
• Civic festivals
• Ancient texts
• Healing others

Dislikes:

• Unnecessary aggression
• Betrayal
• Irresponsible magic use
• Corrupt officials
• Cynicism

Hobbies & Interests:

• Reading and annotating treatises on justice
• Tending to medicinal herb gardens
• Learning foreign scripts and traditions

Fears & Weaknesses:

• Losing control of her latent divine power
• Failing those who trust her
• Being forced to choose between mercy and survival
• Becoming the tyrant she resists

Appearance:
Yasmin stands with a tall, poised bearing, her presence at once soothing and dignified—equally suited to negotiation tables and sacred rites. She wears layered, elegant robes in creams and golds, trimmed with silver thread in intricate, almost celestial patterns—practical for temple, council hall, or battlefield. Her dark, tightly braided hair is kept swept back, revealing a face marked by high cheekbones, an aquiline nose, and an expressive mouth that often rests in a gentle, contemplative smile. Subtle lines at her eyes hint at years of sleepless nights spent weighing the fate of others. She carries herself with the serene authority of someone both respected and quietly feared, her gestures careful yet deeply human, always ready to soothe or shelter those in need.