Professor James Aldridge

Born in 1933 to humble beginnings—his father hauling freight across endless highways while his mother served endless cups of coffee—James Aldridge harbored an unshakeable conviction that knowledge could rewrite destiny. He clawed his way through university, earning dual degrees in History and Archaeology from the nation's most prestigious institution, driven by a singular promise to himself: he would lift his family from poverty. His mother never lived to see the fruits of his labor, passing while he was consumed by his inaugural dig, a loss that crystallized his determination into something harder and more purposeful. Though he secured his father's comfortable retirement with the wealth of his discoveries, James found himself perpetually chasing the ghosts of what might have been, channeling that restless yearning into decades of groundbreaking expeditions across forgotten civilizations. Now in his twilight years, the aging professor discovered renewal through teaching, recognizing in his brilliant protégé Fallon the same hunger that once burned in his own chest, and together with his son Drake—a worthy inheritor of the family's archaeological legacy—he conceived one final grand expedition. Their destination: the legendary White Jaguar City of the ancient Maya, a place whispered about in fragmented codices and obscure scholarly circles, calling to Aldridge like an unfinished symphony demanding its final movement.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

20, modifier 5

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Archaeological Insight

As an action, roll 3d8. On a success, gain knowledge of one ancient artifact's properties.

Rallying Speech

As a bonus action, grant all allies within 30 ft. an extra 1d6 to their next attack roll.

Historical Revelation

Once per long rest, reveal a hidden truth about an ancient civilization, granting advantage on related checks for 1 hour.

Expedition Leader

As an action, choose an ally to take an additional action on their next turn.

Ancient Knowledge

Gain advantage on Intelligence checks related to ancient civilizations.

Inspiring Mentor

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws.

strength

1

dexterity

2

constitution

3

intelligence

5

wisdom

4

charisma

2

Psychic