Stephan The Hunter

Stephan was born into a legacy of blood and silver bullets. His parents, renowned investigators of the supernatural, operated from the shadows of society, protecting ordinary people from creatures that most denied existed. His mother possessed an almost supernatural intuition for tracking shapeshifters, while his father's encyclopedic knowledge of ancient rituals and monster lore made him invaluable in the field. When Stephan was merely sixteen, a silver-furred beast tore through their safe house one autumn night, and his mother's screams echoed through the corridors one final time. Two years later, his father pursued a lead into an abandoned estate, only to fall victim to a centuries-old vampire who had grown weary of hunting humans and preferred the challenge of experienced prey. The bodies were never recovered, but Stephan found their hunting journals in a hidden compartment beneath the floorboards—meticulously detailed accounts of hundreds of encounters, each creature catalogued with scientific precision and cold efficiency. Rather than abandon the family trade, Stephan embraced it with an icy resolve that bordered on obsession. He spent the next decade mastering firearms, poisons, ancient languages, and the behavioral patterns of every paranormal entity documented in his parents' archives. He customized two automatic pistols with silver rounds and blessed ammunition, then began systematically hunting the creatures that had stolen his family from him. The neat navy suit and pristine white shirt became his uniform, a deliberate choice to remain civilized despite the monsters he pursued—a stark contrast to the chaos and savagery of his prey. Stephan walks the moonlit streets and shadowed alleys with the detached precision of a man who has already lost everything that mattered, his pale face an emotionless mask that hides neither grief nor vengeance, only an unwavering commitment to ensure that no other family would suffer as his had.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

20, modifier 5

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

14, modifier 2

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Dual Pistol Shot

Make two ranged weapon attacks with automatic pistols. Each attack deals 2d10 + 5 piercing damage.

Silvered Grenade

Throw a grenade that explodes in a 10 ft. radius. Each creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 4d6 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Paranormal Tracker

Choose one creature type. Gain advantage on attack rolls and saving throws against that type for 1 minute.

Hunter's Intuition

Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks to detect supernatural beings.

Silvered Precision

Attacks with silvered weapons deal an extra 1d6 damage to supernatural creatures.

Stealthy Pursuer

Can move stealthily at full speed in dim light or darkness.

Unyielding Resolve

Gains temporary hit points equal to his level when reduced to half health.

strength

6

dexterity

9

constitution

6

intelligence

7

wisdom

6

Shadow Step

Teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space in dim light or darkness. Can make one weapon attack after teleporting.

Vengeful Strike

Make a single ranged attack against a creature that has damaged him this turn. On a hit, deal an additional 3d6 psychic damage.

Hunter's Mark

Mark a creature within 60 feet. For 1 minute, gain advantage on attack rolls against it and deal an extra 1d8 damage.

Piercing

Slashing

Charmed

Frightened