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Character Name: Jagard the Unyielding
Title: Barbarian King
Class: Barbarian
Race: Human
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Level: 10

Stat Card

Hit Points (HP): 125
Armor Class (AC): 17 (Unarmored Defense, Shield)
Speed: 40 ft.

Attributes:

• Strength: 20 (+5)
• Dexterity: 14 (+2)
• Constitution: 18 (+4)
• Intelligence: 12 (+1)
• Wisdom: 14 (+2)
• Charisma: 16 (+3)

Saving Throws:

• Strength: +9
• Constitution: +8

Skills:

• Athletics: +9
• Intimidation: +7
• Survival: +6
• Perception: +6
• Persuasion: +7

Weapons:

• Greatsword of the Ancients:
  • Attack Bonus: +9
  • Damage: 2d6 + 5 (Slashing) + 1d6 (Radiant)

Abilities:

• Rage (3/day): Advantage on Strength checks and saving throws, +3 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 Jagard have advantage until his next turn.
• Danger Sense: Advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects you can see, such as traps and spells.
• Feral Instinct: Advantage on initiative rolls; you can enter a rage as a bonus action if you’re not surprised.
• Brutal Critical: Roll one additional weapon damage die when determining the extra damage for a critical hit.
• Path of the Berserker: Frenzy—You can make a single melee weapon attack as a bonus action on each of your turns after this one. After the rage ends, you suffer one level of exhaustion.

Equipment:

• Greatsword of the Ancients (an heirloom passed down through generations of Barbarian Kings)
• Reinforced Hide Armor
• Iron Crown of the North
• Royal Emblem (a token of his authority)
• War Banner of the Bloodfang Clan (his tribe’s banner)

Backstory

Jagard the Unyielding was born into the Bloodfang Clan, one of the fiercest and most revered tribes in the Northern Territories. From a young age, it was clear that Jagard was destined for greatness. His birth was marked by the alignment of the Three Red Moons, a rare celestial event that the shamans interpreted as a sign from the gods. As he grew, Jagard displayed not only exceptional strength and skill in battle but also a wisdom and charisma that set him apart from other warriors.

When Jagard was still a young man, his father, the reigning Barbarian King, was betrayed and slain by a rival chieftain. Jagard, consumed by grief and fury, swore an oath of vengeance. He challenged the usurper to single combat, and in a battle that shook the very earth, he emerged victorious, claiming the title of Barbarian King.

Jagard’s reign has been one of conquest and unification. Under his leadership, the disparate tribes of the North have been brought together under a single banner, forming a powerful confederation that none dare challenge. Known as the Unyielding, Jagard’s rule is characterized by his relentless pursuit of justice, his unwavering commitment to his people, and his indomitable spirit.

Jagard wields the Greatsword of the Ancients, a legendary weapon forged in the fires of Mount Skarn and said to be blessed by the gods themselves. This sword, passed down through generations of Barbarian Kings, is both a symbol of his right to rule and a formidable weapon in battle.

Despite his many victories, Jagard’s heart is not without its burdens. The weight of the crown is heavy, and he often wrestles with the expectations of his ancestors and the reality of ruling a fractious and warlike people. He dreams of a future where his people can thrive in peace, but he knows that such a future must be fought for—and he is prepared to pay any price to secure it.

Jagard is respected by his allies and feared by his enemies. His presence on the battlefield is like that of a force of nature—unstoppable, unbreakable, and utterly devastating. But behind the warrior’s exterior lies a king who longs to leave a lasting legacy, to be remembered not just for his strength in battle, but for his wisdom and compassion as a ruler.