Louis Grimsong

Louis Grimsong lost his left arm to the Chelsworth Mill's fractional distillery when he was twenty-eight, a moment of inattention that cost him dearly and taught him that industrial progress devours its workers without remorse. Rather than accept a pension that would barely keep him fed, he salvaged the very machinery that maimed him, reverse-engineering its mechanisms into a crude but functional prosthetic that he's spent six years refining in borrowed workshop space. The silvery scars that map his shoulders and chest tell of countless near-misses and learning experiences—moments when steam pressure or molten residue reminded him that his work demanded absolute precision and respect. Now he haunts the chemical plants and refineries of the lower districts, hiring himself out as a salvage technician and repair specialist, trading his expertise for coin while secretly documenting which factories cut corners on safety to pass the information to underground workers' collectives. His weary eyes and perpetually stained clothes speak to someone who has made peace with his station but refuses to accept that others must suffer his fate, and the elaborate modifications to his prosthetic arm hint at purposes far beyond mere labor. Louis Grimsong is the kind of man who remembers every worker who didn't make it out alive, and he intends to make sure their deaths mean something.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

18, modifier 4

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Prosthetic Slam

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 3 bludgeoning damage.

Salvage Expertise

Choose one object or machine; make an Intelligence check (DC 15). On success, gain advantage on your next attack or ability check.

Steam Burst

As an action, release a burst of steam in a 15 ft. cone. Each creature must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 3d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Repair Surge

As a bonus action, restore 1d10 hit points to yourself or an ally within 30 ft. This can be used once per short rest.

Mechanical Mastery

Advantage on checks related to machinery and repairs.

Survivor's Grit

Resistances to exhaustion effects and advantage on saving throws against fear.

strength

5

dexterity

1

intelligence

4

wisdom

4

constitution

7

Poison

Acid