Ṛṣiśūra is a Monk of Mercy associated with Lantern Hall in Baldur’s Gate. His name — Rishi-shura in the Common tongue — is a Celestial monastic vow-name meaning “seer-warrior” or “heroic sage.”
He is disciplined, bodily aware, restrained, and practical: a man who steps toward harm before it settles into someone else’s life. On the road, his mercy becomes mobile — staff, breath, witness, healing hands, and the hard-won discipline to read violence before anger decides what his body will do.
The Monk
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| Species | Aasimar |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| Faith | Ilmater |
| Background | Monastic Initiate |
| Level | 6 |
| Class | Monk |
| Path | Warrior of Mercy |
Ability Scores
| Ability | Score | Modifier |
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| Strength | 10 | +0 |
| Dexterity | 18 | +4 |
| Constitution | 14 | +2 |
| Intelligence | 8 | -1 |
| Wisdom | 16 | +3 |
| Charisma | 8 | -1 |
Saving Throws
| Save | Bonus |
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| Strength | +3 |
| Dexterity | +7 |
Skill Proficiencies
| Skill | Bonus |
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| Acrobatics | +7 |
| Athletics | +7 |
| Insight | +6 |
| Medicine | +6 |
| Perception | +6 |
| Stealth | +7 |
| Tool | Bonus |
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| Weaver’s Tools | +7 |
| Leatherworker’s Tools | +7 |
| Herbalism Kit | +6 |
Feats
| Feat | Source |
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| Lucky | Background |
| Grappler | Level 4 |
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