Celeste Blanchard, Shrewd Sorceress and Political Strategist

Celeste Blanchard, Shrewd Sorceress and Political Strategist

Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral

Armor Class: 15 (mage armor)
Hit Points: 88 (16d8 + 16)
Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 18 (+4)
WIS: 14 (+2)
CHA: 20 (+5)

Saving Throws: Wis +6, Cha +9
Skills: Deception +9, Insight +6, Persuasion +9
Senses: Passive Perception 12
Languages: Common, Arlissian, Celestial
Challenge Rating: 8 (3,900 XP)

Sorcery Points: 10
Metamagic: Subtle Spell, Heightened Spell

Spellcasting: Celeste is a 16th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following sorcerer spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): Friends, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): Charm Person, Disguise Self, Sleep
2nd level (3 slots): Hold Person, Invisibility
3rd level (3 slots): Counterspell, Hypnotic Pattern
4th level (3 slots): Charm Monster, Greater Invisibility
5th level (2 slots): Dominate Person, Modify Memory
6th level (1 slot): Mass Suggestion
7th level (1 slot): Project Image
8th level (1 slot): Dominate Monster

Draconic Resilience: Celeste's hit point maximum increases by 1, and she gains a +1 bonus to AC while she isn't wearing heavy armor.

Sorcerous Origin: Celestial Bloodline

Eyes of the Mind: Celeste has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Font of Magic: Celeste can use her sorcery points to gain additional spell slots or to empower her spells.

Subtle Spell: When casting a spell, Celeste can spend 1 sorcery point to cast it without any somatic or verbal components.

Heightened Spell: When Celeste casts a spell that forces a creature to make a saving throw to resist its effects, she can spend 3 sorcery points to give one target of the spell disadvantage on its first saving throw made against the spell.

Actions:

Dagger (Melee or Thrown). Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Enchantment Spells: Celeste's enchantment spells have an increased spell save DC by 2.

Reactions:

Subtle Spell: When Celeste is targeted by a spell or effect, she can spend 1 sorcery point to subtly alter her magical aura, gaining advantage on any saving throw she makes against the triggering effect.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day): If Celeste fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead.

Equipment: Dagger, spellcasting focus (crystal orb), fine clothing, spellbook, potion of healing.

Note: Adjust the numbers and abilities as needed to fit the power level of your campaign. Celeste Blanchard is a highly skilled sorceress specializing in enchantments and mind-affecting magic. Feel free to customize her appearance, spells, and other details to suit your campaign's setting and narrative.