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Death note

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In modern Japan, a supernatural force—the Death Note—changes the balance of life and death.


Author's Note: Welcome to the morally complex world of Death Note. This campaign invites players into a world where knowledge is lethal, secrets are currency, and every move has consequences. Unlike traditional fantasy campaigns, this is not about slaying monsters or amassing loot. Instead, it's a battle of wits, deduction, and manipulation, set in a world where the supernatural lies just beneath the surface of modern Japan. Players may operate in the shadows as Death Note users, pursue justice as investigators, enforce the law, or simply try to survive as civilians in a world on edge. The gameplay centers around tension, secrecy, and discovery. The Death Note itself is a unique and dangerous tool governed by strict rules—capable of reshaping the world if wielded cleverly. Meanwhile, law enforcement, criminal factions, and supernatural beings like the Shinigami complicate every choice players make. Players are given full narrative freedom. The story is open-ended and reactive, allowing the world to shift based on alliances, betrayals, investigations, and moral dilemmas. Canon characters from the anime exist in the world with their original personalities, but the timeline and events are shaped entirely by the players' actions. This is a game of cat and mouse, of gods and ghosts, of logic versus lies. Victory may come not through combat, but through deception, observation, and calculated risk. Welcome to the world of Death Note—where your next move could be your last.
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Near (Nate River)
Near (Nate River)
Level 10 Human Investigator -
A cold and analytical young investigator with platinum blonde hair, dedicated to capturing Kira while displaying a childlike demeanor and sharp intellect.
Details
RaceHuman
ClassInvestigator
Level10
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location8408, 9245
Skills
Acrobatics
Animal Handling
Arcana
Athletics
Deception
History
Insight
Intimidation
Investigation
Medicine
Nature
Perception
Performance
Persuasion
Religion
Sleight Of Hand
Stealth
Survival
Ispreparedcaster
Isspellcaster
Currencies
High value yen0
Mid value yen0
Low value yen0
appearance
A young boy with platinum blonde hair kept in a messy style, pale skin, and a small, fragile-looking frame. He wears a white long-sleeved shirt with a red tie and beige pants, often seen playing with toys or puzzles, reflecting his methodical and curious nature.
personality
Near is cold, analytical, and focused on his goal of capturing Kira. He’s often seen as being somewhat emotionally distant, and while he doesn’t show the same eccentricities as L, he shares L's unshakable commitment to justice. Near’s patience and ability to calculate the best course of action make him a dangerous opponent, and he is willing to take extreme measures to bring Kira to justice. Though often appearing childlike in demeanor, Near possesses a strong sense of justice and has the maturity to make difficult decisions when necessary.
backstory
Near was raised in Wammy's House, the same orphanage as L. He was considered one of the most talented children there and was groomed to be L's successor. After L's death, Near took over the investigation into the Kira case, leading a team of operatives to track down Light Yagami. Near is known for his sharp intellect and ability to piece together complex puzzles and patterns, which makes him a formidable adversary to Light. Unlike L, Near prefers a more hands-on, methodical approach to solving cases and doesn’t shy away from relying on others for support when needed.
Stats
Strength
8
Dexterity
14
Constitution
10
Intelligence
20
Wisdom
16
Charisma
12
Armor Class
15
Max HP
60
Speed
30

HP

60 / 60 HP

XP

64,00064,000 XP84,999
Level 10
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Near (Nate River) is not a spellcaster.
This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC . The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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