Jack the Ripper, “The Shadowed Menace.”

“Unmasking the Chilling Secrets of Jack the Ripper: The Twisted Trail of London’s Most Elusive Killer!”

• Alias: Jack the Ripper, “The Shadowed Menace.”
• Gender: Male
• Race: Human
• Occupation: Surgeon, Solitary serial killer
• Religion: Unknown
• Allies: Works alone, with no known allies
• Enemies: Law enforcement, detectives, and those trying to capture or identify him
• Abode/Base of Operations: Typically portrayed as operating in the Whitechapel district of London
• Nationality: English
• Languages: English, Latin
• Alignment: Chaotic evil
• Affiliation(s): Solitary serial killer with no known affiliations
• Significant others: Personal life and relationships are ambiguous or unexplored.

Jack the Ripper, a shadowy figure cloaked in mystery, prowls the dimly lit alleyways of London’s Whitechapel district. A master of disguise, this enigmatic character strikes terror into the hearts of the unsuspecting denizens of the East End.

As a character, Jack is defined by an insatiable hunger for power and control, masked beneath a veneer of anonymity. He fears nothing, operating with chilling precision under the cover of night, evading both the watchful eye of the law and the curious gaze of the public. His motivations, shrouded in darkness, stem from an unsettling blend of sadism and rage, a malevolent desire to exert dominance over the vulnerable.

Driven by an inexplicable compulsion, Jack the Ripper embarks on a gruesome campaign of terror, preying upon the destitute women of Whitechapel who have been driven to prostitution by the harsh hand of poverty. What he seeks to achieve remains a haunting mystery, as he continues to haunt the pages of history, forever eluding capture, his identity forever obscured in the foggy London streets.

Jack the Ripper

Medium humanoid (human), chaotic evil

Armor Class 15 (Tattered Cloak of Shadows)

Hit Points 136 (21d8 + 42), Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)

Skills: Stealth +7, Perception +5 Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages: English, Latin

Challenge: 8 (3,900 XP)

Special Traits:

• Master of Disguise. Jack the Ripper can alter his appearance using mundane disguises with advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks.
• Fearful Presence. Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of Jack the Ripper must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
• Evasion. If Jack the Ripper is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.

Actions:

• Multiattack. Jack the Ripper makes three attacks with his surgical knife or one attack with his surgical knife and one with his hidden dagger.
• Surgical Knife. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.
• Hidden Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one surprised creature. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage. Jack the Ripper uses this attack against a surprised creature, typically initiating combat.
• Vanish (Recharge 5-6). Jack the Ripper magically becomes invisible for up to 1 minute or until he attacks, makes a damage-dealing spell, or forces someone to make a saving throw. While invisible, he can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. He remains invisible until he attacks or uses another ability, but he can’t attack while invisible.

Reactions:

• Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Jack the Ripper can see hits him with an attack, he can use his reaction to halve the attack’s damage against him.

Equipment:

• Surgical knife
• Hidden dagger

Magic Item: Tattered Cloak of Shadows

Wondrous Item (cloak), rare (requires attunement)

This ragged, dark-colored cloak grants Jack the Ripper enhanced stealth and an eerie aura of menace. When attuned to this cloak, he gains the following benefits:

• Stealth Mastery. Jack the Ripper has advantage on all Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
• Menacing Aura. Any creature within 30 feet of Jack the Ripper while he wears this cloak has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws against his Fearful Presence trait.

Currently in the World

Jack the Ripper stands in the dimly lit alley, cloaked in the shadows of the gas-lit Victorian streets. His tall, gaunt figure is shrouded in a long, dark overcoat, its fabric worn and frayed by time. The coat is buttoned up to conceal his identity, and his large, black top hat casts a sinister silhouette over his features.

He wears gloves, black leather ones, which grip the handle of a menacingly gleaming surgical knife. His face is obscured by the darkness and the collar of his coat, but one can sense the intensity in his cold, calculating eyes.

Currently, he lurks in the eerie silence of Whitechapel, a foggy, cobblestone-paved neighborhood in the East End of London. The flickering gas lamps barely illuminate the narrow alleyways, creating an atmosphere of both foreboding and mystery. The damp, cold air carries the scent of decay and desperation.

His mood is one of malevolent determination, driven by some dark compulsion that fuels his gruesome deeds. He moves silently through the labyrinthine streets, a phantom of the night, always in search of his next victim.