Nick Robertson

Nick Robertson earned his reputation as the most reckless deep-sea diver in the Pacific after a decompression accident at age nineteen left him clinically dead for seven minutes—an experience that somehow rewired his fear response entirely, leaving him with an almost supernatural indifference to danger that doctors couldn't explain. Years of salvage work and underwater exploration followed, each job more perilous than the last, until his younger sister Fallon called with an opportunity that combined her academic ambitions with his peculiar skillset: an expedition led by her charismatic geology professor, James Aldridge, who had discovered references to a submerged structure in the Mariana Trench that could rewrite everything humanity knew about ancient civilizations. The substantial payment Aldridge offered was certainly appealing—enough to finally pay off the debts from his mother's medical care—but what truly drew Nick in was the chance to finally do something meaningful with the curse that had been his life since that near-death experience. As Fallon excitedly briefed him on the expedition's scope, Nick realized that his willingness to descend into lightless depths where no sane person would venture might finally serve a purpose beyond mere survival. The fact that Aldridge seemed to know far more about the site than any professor should, and that his sister's excitement carried an unusual edge of desperation, barely registered in Nick's mind—he was already mentally preparing his gear and calculating decompression tables. For the first time since waking up in that hospital bed years ago, Nick Robertson felt like he was exactly where he was meant to be.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Diving Strike

Make a melee weapon attack. On a hit, deal 2d8 + 4 slashing damage and knock the target prone.

Underwater Exploration

Spend an action to search an area underwater, gaining advantage on Intelligence checks for finding hidden objects.

Fearless Descent

As a bonus action, gain temporary hit points equal to 1d10 + your Constitution modifier for 1 minute.

Rescue Dive

Choose an ally within 30 feet. Move to them and grant them advantage on their next saving throw.

Reckless Diver

Gains advantage on saving throws against fear effects due to his indifference to danger.

Deep-Sea Adaptation

Can hold breath for 30 minutes and swim at a speed of 60 feet.

strength

5

dexterity

8

constitution

9

intelligence

7

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing