Lux Tenebris: Sir Hospin of Beck

SIR HOSPIN of BECK, L16 Human Knight

STR     16 (+3)                        DEX    14 (+2)                        CON   14 (+2)

INT     12 (+1)                        WIS     16 (+3)                        CHA   14 (+2)

HP       118

AC      18 (Chain mail and Shield)

Racial Traits:

Languages: Common, Elvish, Halfling

Proficiencies: +5

Armor: All armor & shields

Weapons: Simple & martial

Tools: Cards +5

Saves: Strength +8, Constitution +7

Skills: History +7, Insight +8, Perception +8, Persuasion +7

Feats:

Knightly Regard

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Fighting Style: Protection

Second Wind

Action Surge (1x)

Martial Archetype: Battle Master

- Combat Superiority

- Manuevers ( Commander's Strike, Disarming Attack, Feinting Attack, Manuevering Attack, Parry, Precision Attack, Rally, Riposte)

- Superiority Die (6d10)

- Manuever Saving Throw: 16

- Student of War

- Know Your Enemy

- Improved Combat Superiority

- Relentless

Extra Attack (3x)

Indomitable (2x)

Equipment:

Elfbane. Longsword. Melee. Magic Weapon. Requires attunementf. Non-elves only. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an elf or half-elf with it, that creature takes an extra 2d10 slashing damage. When you hold the drawn sword, it creates an aura in a 10-foot radius around you. You and all creatures friendly to you in the aura have advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. If an elf or half-elf attempts to wield this sword, they immediately take 2d10 slashing damage for each round they hold the weapon,and all their attacks with the weapon are at disadvantage.  +11 to hit; deals 1d8 slashing. Versatile (1d10).

Hand axes (2). Melee. +8 to hit; deals 1d6 +3 slashing. Light, Thrown (Range 20/60).

Chain mail. Defense. AC 16. Minimum STR 13. Disadvantage on Stealth.

Shield. Defense. AC +2

An explorer's pack, a set of traveler's clothes, a signet representing his rank in the order, a pouch containing 10gp.

Sir Hospin of Beck is a senior member of the Knights of the Phoenix Crown, but he began life as the son of a poor farmer. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a knight and, when he was old enough, presented himself at the Bastion in Fairhill. Hospin was accepted as a squire-candidate and began several years of intense training and study.  He was eventually made a squire, and served Sir Alycier of Harrowtongue for a number of years. Hospin was knighted in a formal ceremony at the Bastion, welcomed into the Knights of the Phoenix Crown.  It was the proudest moment of Sir Hospin's life.

Since that day, Sir Hospin of Beck has served the order well and faithfully. He exemplifies the best qualities of a knight: courage, honor, chivalry.  His duty has taken him all over the Southlands and beyond. On one such adventure he came into possession of his magic longsword, Elfbane.  Sir Hospin has only told that story once, to the Knight-General of the order. He refuses to speak of it to anyone else.

When the Draconic Legions marched through the Southlands, Sir Hospin was called upon by his order to coordinate a group of irregular vollunteers. Sir Hospin would have preferred to confront the legionaires directly, in personal combat, but understood the necessity of using guerilla tactics against the foe.

Since the destruction of the Draconic Legions, Sir Hospin has made his way back to the Bastion in Fairhill. He has spoken with the Knight-General and other senior members of the order regarding recent events. Sir Hospin believes the Compact should be adjusted, so that the Southlands have a formal standing army to repell any future invasions. Alas, his arguments have mostly fallen on deaf ears, leaving Sir Hospin feeling quite vexed.