Ace Heartly

Born into a legacy of steel and service, Ace Heartly grew up in the shadow of his father's unwavering devotion to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, subjected to relentless martial training that was meant to forge him into an instrument of her will rather than a thinking man with convictions of his own. Yet beneath his polished armor and practiced swordplay lay a quiet resistance, a gnawing doubt about the cruelty he witnessed in the name of order and loyalty. Everything changed the night a blind woman named Martha—a figure from his half-forgotten childhood—found him alone in the training grounds and revealed that Princess Lizzie Hearts, his childhood companion, was secretly organizing a rebellion against her own mother's despotic rule. Seeing in Martha's words a path toward redemption and genuine purpose, Ace maneuvered himself into position as Lizzie's personal guard, convincing the Queen through careful manipulation that her daughter needed protection from external threats. Now, walking the razor's edge between dutiful knight and revolutionary conspirator, Ace uses his intimate access to the throne to shield Lizzie from discovery while carefully orchestrating the pieces of their uprising, transforming the very training meant to enslave him into the weapon that would free them all.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Shield Bash

Make a melee attack with your shield. On a hit, deal 1d6 + 3 bludgeoning damage and push the target 5 feet away.

Oath of Protection

As a bonus action, grant an ally within 30 feet a +2 bonus to AC until the start of your next turn.

Courageous Strike

Make a melee weapon attack. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 3 slashing damage and grant an ally within 30 feet advantage on their next attack.

Rebellious Rally

As an action, inspire allies within 30 feet. They gain temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + your Charisma modifier.

Guardian's Vigil

When within 10 feet of Lizzie, Ace gains +2 to AC and saving throws.

Knight's Resolve

Advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

strength

6

dexterity

2

constitution

7

wisdom

5

charisma

6

Psychic