Julian Star-Charted

Julian Star-Charted was once a reclusive astronomer at the Grand Observatory of Solmere, obsessed with mapping the celestial movements that governed reality itself, until the night he discovered that the stars were singing—and their songs were being systematically silenced by a tyrannical merchant consortium that sought to monopolize the very paths between worlds. Rather than submit to their demands to weaponize his knowledge, Julian burned his credentials and fled into the dreamscape, where he encountered Captain Barnaby and The Lunar Wanderer, a vessel that sailed through the spaces between sleeping minds. Recognizing in the crew a kindred spirit of freedom, he joined them as their Astral Cartographer, translating the ship's impossible journeys onto parchment woven from solidified starlight—a medium that could only be created by one who understood both the language of the cosmos and the fluidity of dreams. His meticulous charts have saved the crew countless times, allowing them to navigate the treacherous currents of the ethereal seas while simultaneously preserving the hidden routes that keep the dream pirates one step ahead of their pursuers. Though his work demands absolute precision and unwavering focus, Julian has learned to balance his scholarly intensity with the camaraderie of his crewmates, earning their respect through both his expertise and his unexpected wit. He views each voyage not as mere piracy, but as an act of liberation—ensuring that the pathways between worlds remain free for all dreamers, not just the wealthy and powerful.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

14, modifier 2

Intelligence

20, modifier 5

Wisdom

14, modifier 2

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Starlight Blade

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 4 radiant damage.

Chart the Cosmos

As an action, create a map of the current dreamscape, granting allies advantage on navigation checks for 1 hour.

Astral Trickery

As a bonus action, Julian can create an illusory duplicate of himself, granting disadvantage on attacks against him until the start of his next turn.

Celestial Call

Once per long rest, summon a celestial spirit to aid in battle for 1 minute. The spirit acts on Julian's turn.

Starlight Navigation

Julian can navigate through dreamscapes, granting advantage on all navigation checks.

Astral Insight

Once per long rest, Julian can reroll a failed Intelligence check.

strength

1

dexterity

4

constitution

2

intelligence

5

wisdom

2

charisma

3

Psychic