Allen Rispin

Allen Rispin was born in the ash-covered ruins of Old Manchester, where his parents—a botanist and an engineer—taught him that human ingenuity could flourish even without supernatural gifts. Watching gifted individuals hoard resources and rebuild civilization in their own image, young Allen became obsessed with a dangerous idea: that those without powers held the true key to lasting society, for they alone understood scarcity, cooperation, and consequence. His rise to leadership of the Commonwealth began quietly, orchestrating environmental restoration projects that required the coordination of thousands of ordinary people, each essential, each valued equally. Though he harbored a private skepticism about the capabilities of the powerless—a contradiction he wrestled with daily—Allen recognized that their dedication to protecting communities from rogue superhumans was irreplaceable and noble. Behind wire-rimmed glasses and beneath his distinctive copper hair, he cultivated a philosophy of pragmatic benevolence, ensuring that no single powered faction could dominate the rebuilding world. His governance became legendary not through grand gestures, but through the meticulous work of ordinary citizens who felt, perhaps for the first time, that they were building something alongside giants rather than beneath them. Today, with the Commonwealth thriving under his measured hand, Allen remains the living contradiction of his own doubts—proof that sometimes the greatest power lies in believing those without it deserve the world's stage.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

15, modifier 2

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

20, modifier 5

Inspire Cooperation

As an action, choose up to 3 allies within 30 ft. Each gains 1d8 temporary hit points.

Environmental Restoration

As an action, create a 20 ft. radius area of difficult terrain that heals allies for 1d6 HP each turn.

Pragmatic Command

As a bonus action, grant an ally within 30 ft. advantage on their next attack roll or skill check.

Benevolent Shield

As a reaction, reduce damage taken by an ally within 30 ft. by 1d10 + Allen's Charisma modifier.

Pragmatic Leadership

Allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against fear.

Benevolent Insight

Once per turn, Allen can grant an ally an additional action on their next turn.

strength

1

dexterity

2

constitution

2

intelligence

4

wisdom

3

charisma

5