Uncle Garrett

Garrett wasn't always a ghost haunting the forest's edge. Twenty-five years ago, he rode proudly in the King's Colors, a decorated archer whose arrows never missed their mark. He'd seen three campaigns, earned commendations, and believed himself invincible—until a rebel's blade caught him during the his last battle, severing nerves in his shoulder and leaving his sword arm half-paralyzed. The healers did what they could, but the wound was too extensive and he was found too late to fix the damage. Discharged with a pension that barely paid for ale, Garrett found himself unable to stomach the noise of cities or the pity in soldiers' eyes. He watched younger men march off to glory he'd never reclaim, felt the weight of purpose drain from his life like blood from a wound. So he walked into the Thornwood and simply never left. The forest demanded nothing of him except respect, and in return, it gave him purpose in smaller, quieter ways. His bow arm still works well enough—the injury favors his left side—and his arrows feed him through seasons of isolation. Over the years, "Uncle" became his title when nearby farmsteads brought their children to trade for game and learn the ways of tracking and survival. He's become something of a legend, the gruff ranger who appears from the mist with fresh venison or news from deeper in the wild, then vanishes again before questions grow too personal. The frown etched into his weathered face tells the story of a man who traded glory for peace, and while he'll never smile at old memories, he's found a kind of redemption in the honest work of living off the land and helping those who know to find him. Garrett unexpectedly became the guardian of Emory, when the boys parents were killed by the King's Monster Hunters. Garrett has tried to teach Emory the ways of the forest and how to be unnoticed.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Longbow Shot

Garrett makes a ranged attack with his longbow, dealing 1d8+4 piercing damage.

Quick Escape

Garrett can dash as a bonus action, moving up to his speed without provoking attacks.

Camouflage

Garrett can hide as a bonus action if in a forested area, gaining advantage on Stealth checks.

Tracking Shot

Garrett targets a creature he has tracked, dealing an extra 2d6 damage on a hit.

Survival Instinct

Garrett can heal himself for 2d8 hit points once per long rest.

Forest's Wrath

Garrett calls upon the forest, summoning vines to restrain a creature within 30 ft. (DC 16 Strength save).

Forest's Embrace

Garrett has advantage on Stealth checks in forested areas.

Survivalist

Garrett can forage for food and water, gaining enough to sustain himself.

Tactical Retreat

Once per turn, Garrett can move without provoking opportunity attacks.

Legendary Hunter

Garrett has advantage on attack rolls against creatures he has tracked.

strength

5

dexterity

8

wisdom

6

Arrow Storm

Garrett fires three arrows at different targets within 60 ft., each dealing 1d8+4 damage.

Nature's Shield

Garrett gains temporary hit points equal to 1d10 + his Wisdom modifier.

Silent Step

Garrett can move up to half his speed without being detected, even in plain sight.

piercing

slashing