Edward Jacobs, Port Guards Captain

Edward Jacobs was once a dedicated enforcer of Rosiskar's law, a half-elf whose mixed heritage had never troubled him until the city tore itself apart in civil strife, and suddenly his non-human blood became a target for the rising tide of xenophobic fervor that consumed the streets. Stripped of his badge and driven from the only profession he'd ever known, Edward wandered the trade routes as a drifter until whispers of Spes Advenit's ambitious construction reached his ears—a port city being built from nothing, untainted by the prejudices of older settlements. When he arrived to find the nascent harbor woefully understaffed and its guards untrained, he saw not just an opportunity but a chance at redemption, and he approached those in power with an offer to build them a protective force worthy of their vision. His proposition was accepted on the condition that he deliver results, and Edward threw himself into the work with the intensity of a man reclaiming his lost purpose, drilling raw recruits into disciplined soldiers and establishing protocols that would become the foundation of Spes Advenit's security. Within months, his competence and unwavering dedication earned him the captain's rank, a recognition that felt like absolution; here, in this progressive port where even the Lord himself walked as a creature of legend, Edward discovered that acceptance was possible and that his true nature—long hidden and ashamed—could finally coexist with his duty to protect and serve.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

15, modifier +2

Multiattack

Edward makes two melee attacks with his longsword or claws.

Longsword Slash

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage.

Claw Swipe

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 4 slashing damage.

Howl of Command

Allies within 30 ft. gain advantage on their next attack roll. Recharge 5-6.

Guard's Rally

Edward can inspire allies, granting them temporary hit points equal to 1d8 + his Charisma modifier.

Keen Senses

Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Wolf's Resilience

Resistance to damage from non-magical attacks.

strength

+7

dexterity

+5

constitution

+8

wisdom

+6

Piercing

Slashing