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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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Shidoh
Shidoh
Level 5 Shinigami Shinigami Manipulator -
A cowardly Shinigami with a monstrous appearance, Shidoh seeks to reclaim his stolen Death Note while navigating the chaotic human world with comedic timidity.
Details
RaceShinigami
ClassShinigami Manipulator
Level5
Alignment
PronounsHe/Him
Location-5451, -6772
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 large, skeletal Shinigami with a wide mouth full of sharp teeth and glowing red eyes. He has a hunched posture, long arms, and bat-like wings, giving him a monstrous appearance. His voice is deep and gravelly, contrasting with his timid demeanor.
personality
Shidoh is cowardly, impatient, and easily manipulated. He is motivated mostly by self-interest and a desire to recover what is rightfully his. However, he’s not malicious—just out of his depth and overwhelmed by the intensity of human affairs. He’s used as comic relief, but he plays a key role in exposing Mikami’s Death Note.
backstory
Shidoh originally owned the Death Note that was stolen by Ryuk and dropped into the human world. Once he learns it was stolen and is being used by Teru Mikami under Light Yagami’s orders, he travels to the human world to retrieve it. Shidoh ends up cooperating (grudgingly) with Mello’s team to get it back. Despite his frightening appearance, Shidoh is more timid and comedic than most Shinigami.
Stats
Strength
10
Dexterity
14
Constitution
12
Intelligence
16
Wisdom
10
Charisma
8
Armor Class
12
Max HP
40
Speed
30

HP

40 / 40 HP

XP

6,5006,500 XP13,999
Level 5
Equipped Items
Spellbook
Shidoh 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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