Gideon "Cinder-Mad" Wildfire

Gideon "Cinder-Mad" Wildfire was once a humble Orcish metalsmith's apprentice in the volcanic forges of the Ashpeak Mountains, until the night his master's workshop was consumed by a celestial meteor strike that should have killed him—instead, it rewired his very essence with wild arcane energy that coursed through his veins like liquid starlight. Desperate to understand the chaotic magic now burning within him, he sought passage on the first ship that would take him, eventually finding kinship with the Dream Pirates, a crew of misfits who viewed his unpredictable power not as a curse but as a gift. He discovered that by channeling his newfound connection to the cosmos directly through his fingertips, he could ignite compounds of star-shards and volatile ether with a precision no ordinary tinderbox could match, transforming artillery into something between science and sorcery. When the Dream Pirates' master gunner fell in battle, Gideon seized the opportunity to prove that chaos and destruction, when wielded with purpose, could protect those he'd come to love—and so he claimed the Wyrm's Maw, a legendary mortar that had been waiting centuries for someone mad enough to truly master it. His refusal to measure, calculate, or constrain his shots became his philosophy: in a world where certainty is a cage, unpredictability is freedom, and every volley from his cannon is a prayer to the stars that blessed him with this terrible gift. Though his eyebrows never grew back and his laughter still echoes like thunder before battle, Gideon fights not for plunder or glory, but to ensure that the Dream Pirates' vision of liberation reaches every corner of the known seas.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

10, modifier +0

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Wyrm's Maw Blast

Make a ranged attack with the Wyrm's Maw. On a hit, deal 4d10 fire damage and 2d6 lightning damage. Roll on the Wild Magic table for additional effects.

Chaotic Charge

As a bonus action, Gideon can prepare a shot, increasing the damage of his next Wyrm's Maw Blast by 2d10.

Arcane Spark

Gideon can use his chaotic energy to ignite a fuse, dealing 3d8 lightning damage to one target within 30 ft. on a hit.

Maniacal Laughter

Gideon can use his laughter to inspire allies, granting them advantage on their next attack roll or saving throw.

Chaotic Artillery

Gideon's shots are unpredictable, causing effects that vary widely.

Arcane Resilience

Gideon has advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects.

strength

+8

dexterity

+6

constitution

+9

intelligence

+5

wisdom

+4

charisma

+7

fire

lightning