Shade

Description:

A Shade is an undead spirit that has remained attached to the mortal plane out of some compulsion to complete some task, or to remain close to some person or place. Often a Shade is seeking justice or revenge, or is acting as a protector or guardian of someone or something that was dear to them in life, but that remains threatened. A Shade’s apparition maintains the outward appearance they had in life, and they may even appear to be wearing armour or carrying weapons, though they do not use them. While they may appear at a glance to be real people, they project an eerie, discomforting air that makes them impossible to confuse for a real person. Anyone who sees a Shade clearly will know that it is some kind of spirit. While Shades cannot speak, they often do aim to communicate - usually by leading those who can help them fulfill their purpose to evidence or clues about what they want. A Shade who was murdered may try to lead adventurers to evidence of the crime, or a Shade motivated by vengeance may seek to lure its victims into a trap, or to ensure they understand exactly who is taking revenge and why so that their final moments are defined by shame and regret.

Special:

Shades are immune to normal weapons, poison, and disease though Blessed weapons do +25% damage to them. As Undead, their attacks are considered magical. Shades are very deceptive, and while they are not powerful spell casters, they will use their abilities to manipulate people to achieve their goals.