Edmund Bressy

Edmund Bressy was born the bastard son of a disgraced knight and a tavern keeper in the kingdom's borderlands, a circumstance that should have condemned him to obscurity, yet he transformed shame into purpose through an unrelenting devotion to martial excellence and the divine principles of justice. At merely twenty-two summers, he earned his place in the King's Guard through a display of combat prowess so exceptional that even veteran soldiers whispered of blessed intervention, and within five years he ascended to Lord Commander—a position traditionally held by greybeards with decades of service. King Robert has become his most vocal champion, recognizing in Edmund a rare combination of tactical brilliance, unwavering loyalty, and spiritual conviction that seems almost otherworldly in its intensity, often crediting the young paladin's guidance for thwarting three separate conspiracies against the crown. Though Edmund's youth occasionally manifests in impetuous decisions and moments of naive idealism, he possesses an almost supernatural capacity for learning from failure, never repeating the same tactical error or misjudgment twice. His fellow guardsmen regard him with a mixture of awe and jealousy, unsure whether his meteoric rise stems from genuine divine favor or merely the fortune of catching a king's admiring eye at precisely the right moment. Yet regardless of the whispers, Edmund continues to serve with such absolute dedication that even his harshest critics cannot deny his genuine care for the realm and its people, as if driven by some sacred oath written upon his very soul.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Holy Strike

Make a melee weapon attack. On hit, deal 2d8 + 4 radiant damage.

Shield of Faith

Grant an ally a +2 bonus to AC for 1 minute. Can be used 3 times per long rest.

Divine Smite

When hitting with a melee weapon, expend a spell slot to deal an extra 3d8 radiant damage.

Inspiring Command

As a bonus action, grant an ally an extra action on their next turn.

Divine Favor

Once per long rest, gain advantage on attack rolls for 1 minute.

Tactical Insight

Can add +2 to an ally's attack roll or saving throw once per turn.

strength

7

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

6

charisma

7

Radiant

Necrotic