Ushnar, The Ruthless

32mm scale/Ready-to-Paint/Basic Gray

Name: Ulfgar Ironhide
Class: Barbarian
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral
Level: 9

Attributes:

• Strength: 19 (+4)
• Dexterity: 12 (+1)
• Constitution: 20 (+5)
• Intelligence: 9 (-1)
• Wisdom: 13 (+1)
• Charisma: 11 (+0)

Skills:

• Athletics: +8
• Survival: +5
• Intimidation: +4
• Perception: +4

Proficiencies:

• Weapons: Greataxe, Longsword, Maul
• Armor: Medium Armor, Heavy Armor, Shields
• Saving Throws: Strength (+8), Constitution (+9)

Abilities:

• Rage (3/Day): Gain advantage on Strength checks and saving throws, +2 melee damage with Strength weapons, resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.
• Reckless Attack: Gain advantage on melee attack rolls, but attacks against Ulfgar have advantage until his next turn.
• Danger Sense: Advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that he can see, such as traps and spells.
• Bear Totem Spirit: While raging, Ulfgar has resistance to all damage except psychic.
• Relentless Endurance: When reduced to 0 HP, Ulfgar can drop to 1 HP instead once per long rest.
• Indomitable: Ulfgar can reroll a saving throw that he fails, but must use the new roll (once per long rest).

Equipment:

• Weapon: Frostfang (Greataxe) – 1d12+4 slashing (magical, +2 cold damage)
• Armor: Scale Mail (AC 17)
• Trinket: Amulet of the Bear, symbolizing Ulfgar’s bond with his totem spirit.

Hit Points: 115
Armor Class: 17
Speed: 30 ft

Backstory:

Ulfgar Ironhide was born amidst the snow-covered peaks of the Frostspine Mountains, a region as cold and unforgiving as the warriors it produces. The Ironhide Clan, renowned for their resilience and indomitable spirit, raised Ulfgar in the ways of the barbarian, teaching him that only the strong survive and that the true measure of a warrior lies in their ability to endure.

From an early age, Ulfgar showed a natural affinity for combat. His immense size and strength made him a formidable opponent, and he quickly earned the nickname “Ironhide” after surviving a brutal encounter with a frost giant, emerging from the battle with only minor wounds. It was this fight that led him to discover his bond with the spirit of the bear, a connection that has only grown stronger with time. The bear spirit grants him an unparalleled resilience, allowing him to withstand blows that would fell lesser men and continue fighting with a ferocity that borders on the supernatural.

Ulfgar’s life has been one of constant battle. He has fought against marauding orcs, rival clans, and the very elements themselves. Each battle has only hardened his resolve, and he has come to believe that his purpose in life is to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Though he is a man of few words, his actions speak volumes, and he has earned the respect of his people not through his words, but through his deeds.

The greataxe Ulfgar wields, Fr

Character Name: Ushnar the Ruthless
Class: Barbarian
Race: Half-Orc
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Level: 7

Stat Card

Hit Points (HP): 95
Armor Class (AC): 16 (Unarmored Defense)
Speed: 40 ft.

Attributes:

• Strength: 19 (+4)
• Dexterity: 14 (+2)
• Constitution: 18 (+4)
• Intelligence: 10 (+0)
• Wisdom: 11 (+0)
• Charisma: 12 (+1)

Saving Throws:

• Strength: +7
• Constitution: +7

Skills:

• Intimidation: +5
• Athletics: +7
• Survival: +3
• Perception: +3

Weapons:

• Greataxe of Carnage:
  • Attack Bonus: +7
  • Damage: 1d12 + 4 (Slashing)

Abilities:

• Rage (3/day): Advantage on Strength checks and saving throws, +2 melee damage with Strength weapons, resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.
• Reckless Attack: Advantage on melee weapon attacks using Strength, but attack rolls against Ushnar have advantage until his next turn.
• Danger Sense: Advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects you can see, such as traps and spells.
• Relentless Endurance: When reduced to 0 HP but not killed outright, drop to 1 HP instead (1/day).
• Brutal Critical: Roll one additional weapon damage die when determining the extra damage for a critical hit.
• Menacing Presence: Ushnar can use his action to frighten those around him. Targets within 30 feet must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or be frightened for 1 minute.

Equipment:

• Greataxe of Carnage (a massive, bloodstained axe)
• Reinforced Hide Armor
• Trophies of the Fallen (a collection of trinkets from those he has defeated)
• Ornate Bone Necklace (made from the bones of a defeated foe)

Backstory

Ushnar the Ruthless is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of all who hear it. Born of a violent union between a fierce orc warrior and a human raider, Ushnar was raised in a world where only the strong survive. His early life was a constant struggle for power and dominance, and from a young age, he learned that mercy is a weakness to be exploited.

As a half-orc, Ushnar was shunned by both humans and orcs, seen as an abomination by some and a tool to be used by others. But rather than succumb to despair, Ushnar embraced his rage, channeling it into an unstoppable drive for power. His brutal nature earned him the title The Ruthless, a moniker he wears with pride.

Ushnar’s rise to power was paved with blood. He fought his way through the ranks of marauders, bandits, and warlords, leaving a trail of carnage in his wake. His reputation grew with each victory, and soon, entire villages would flee at the mere rumor of his approach. Those who dared to stand against him were crushed without mercy, their bodies left as grim reminders of his wrath.

Ushnar wields the Greataxe of Carnage, a weapon as feared as its master. The axe is said to be cursed, feeding on the blood of its victims and growing stronger with each kill. Ushnar believes the axe is a reflection of his own soul—an unquenchable thirst for violence and domination.

Despite his ruthlessness, Ushnar is not without a code. He respects strength and will sometimes spare those who prove themselves worthy in combat, though such mercy is rare. His loyalty is hard-won, but once given, it is absolute—though betrayal is met with swift and brutal retribution.

Ushnar’s ultimate goal is simple: to carve out a kingdom of his own, ruled by fear and strength. He sees himself as the embodiment of the primal forces of nature—an unstoppable storm of violence that sweeps away the weak and unworthy. Though his path is paved with blood and bones, Ushnar believes it is his destiny to become the greatest warlord the world has ever known.