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Brian Galt

Created by Headsmansbasterd

Brian Galt's story is one of a relentless pursuit for thrills and fortune, a tale of a man who has made a career out of outwitting the odds and the unsuspecting. Born into a family of skilled grifters, he was raised on the art of the con, learning from a young age how to manipulate, charm, and deceive his way to the top. As a child, Brian would accompany his father on high-stakes poker games, watching in awe as the older man navigated the treacherous waters of the gambling underworld. It was here that he discovered his true passion – the rush of the game, the thrill of the bluff, the exhilaration of emerging victorious against all odds. Honing his skills over the years, Brian became a master of the felt, his sharp wit and flamboyant style earning him a reputation as one of the most formidable players in the circuit. But his ambitions extended beyond the poker table, and he soon found himself drawn to the allure of the scam, using his silver tongue and quick reflexes to swindle the unwary out of their hard-earned cash. With a penchant for danger and a disregard for the rules, Brian carved out a niche for himself in the cutthroat world of high-stakes gambling, always one step ahead of the game and the law.

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Creation type
Character
Shared by
Headsmansbasterd
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
15
Profile sections
7
Artwork images
1

Details

Type
Humanoid
Race
Human
Class
Bard
Gender
male
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Faction
The gamblers association
Size
Medium
Armor class
15
Hit points
120
Speed
30
Challenge
10
Experience
5900
Languages
Common, Elvish, Thieves' Cant
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
Skills
Deception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Insight

Biography

Brian Galt's story is one of a relentless pursuit for thrills and fortune, a tale of a man who has made a career out of outwitting the odds and the unsuspecting. Born into a family of skilled grifters, he was raised on the art of the con, learning from a young age how to manipulate, charm, and deceive his way to the top. As a child, Brian would accompany his father on high-stakes poker games, watching in awe as the older man navigated the treacherous waters of the gambling underworld. It was here that he discovered his true passion – the rush of the game, the thrill of the bluff, the exhilaration of emerging victorious against all odds. Honing his skills over the years, Brian became a master of the felt, his sharp wit and flamboyant style earning him a reputation as one of the most formidable players in the circuit. But his ambitions extended beyond the poker table, and he soon found himself drawn to the allure of the scam, using his silver tongue and quick reflexes to swindle the unwary out of their hard-earned cash. With a penchant for danger and a disregard for the rules, Brian carved out a niche for himself in the cutthroat world of high-stakes gambling, always one step ahead of the game and the law.

Attributes

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

15, modifier +2

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Actions

Flamboyant Bluff

Make a Charisma (Deception) check against a target's Insight. On success, they are charmed for 1 minute.

High-Stakes Gamble

Make a ranged attack against a target. On hit, deal 4d8 + 4 psychic damage. If the target fails a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, they are frightened until the end of their next turn.

Knife Fighter's Precision

Make two melee attacks with a dagger. Each attack deals 1d6 + 4 piercing damage. On a critical hit, the target takes an additional 2d6 damage.

Abilities

Master of Deception

Brian has advantage on Deception checks and cannot be easily read.

Gambler's Luck

Once per turn, Brian can reroll a failed saving throw or attack roll.

Quick Reflexes

Brian can add his Dexterity modifier to his initiative rolls.

Charmed Life

Brian has resistance to psychic damage and advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

Saving throws

strength

+5

dexterity

+8

intelligence

+6

wisdom

+6

constitution

+7

charisma

+9

Legendary actions

Double or Nothing

Brian can take two actions instead of one on his turn. He may use any action he has.

All In

Brian can force a creature within 30 feet to make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On failure, they are paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Last Laugh

When reduced to 0 hit points, Brian can make a final attack as a reaction, dealing 3d10 psychic damage to a target within 30 feet.

Damage resistances

psychic

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