Jackson

Jackson was born the bastard son of a minor British nobleman and a mysterious woman of Eastern European descent who possessed an inexplicable gift for mending wounds through arcane whispers. Raised in the shadow of the Empire's grandeur, he enlisted with the 1st Life Guard as a trooper, seeking to prove his worth through martial service while secretly studying the forbidden arts of defensive witchcraft passed down by his estranged mother. Armed with a flintlock rifle inherited from the previous century and a cavalry sabre blessed by clergy who questioned no further, Jackson discovered his true calling lay not in conquest but in salvation—his warlock's pact bound him to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers through a supernatural resilience that defied natural law. Despite the dark origins of his magical abilities, Jackson's unwavering moral compass and genuine devotion to his regiment earned him the trust of his peers, though whispers of sorcery followed him through every campaign. His unique combination of 18th-century weaponry and eldritch healing made him invaluable during the brutal sieges and skirmishes that defined the Empire's expansion, transforming him into a living paradox: a healer cloaked in the armor of an imperial warrior. Jackson came to represent something greater than himself—a symbol that even those touched by darkness could serve the light, and that the mightiest defense was sometimes mercy itself.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

18, modifier +4

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Flintlock Shot

Make a ranged attack with a flintlock rifle. On a hit, deal 1d10+3 piercing damage.

Cavalry Sabre Slash

Make a melee attack with a sabre. On a hit, deal 2d6+2 slashing damage.

Healing Whisper

Choose an ally within 30 ft. They regain 2d8+4 hit points and gain temporary hit points equal to the healing.

Defensive Ward

As a reaction, grant an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC until the start of their next turn.

Arcane Shield

Create a protective barrier around yourself or an ally, granting resistance to all damage until the start of your next turn.

Arcane Resilience

Jackson gains advantage on saving throws against spells.

Imperial Valor

All allies within 10 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws.

Strength

+5

Dexterity

+6

Wisdom

+7

Charisma

+6

Necrotic

Poison