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Tom Dickens
Created by HeadsmansbasterdTom Dickens was once a devout knight, sworn to protect the innocent and vanquish the forces of darkness. However, his world was shattered when a powerful shadow beast decimated his order, leaving him as the sole survivor. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance and a relentless determination to safeguard his city, Dickens abandoned his knighthood and became a lone crusader, prowling the treacherous alleys and clandestine establishments in search of the elusive creatures that had taken everything from him. Armed with a specially crafted runelock revolver and a cast-iron lantern, he stalks the shadows, his mustached visage and distinctive dress hat a symbol of his unwavering commitment to purge the darkness from the streets. Though his methods may be unorthodox, Dickens remains a gritty, modern-day paladin, driven by an unyielding sense of justice and a need to prevent others from suffering the same fate as he.
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- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- Headsmansbasterd
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 14
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Humanoid
- Race
- Human
- Class
- Paladin
- Gender
- male
- Alignment
- Lawful Good
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 15
- Hit points
- 85
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 5
- Experience
- 1800
- Languages
- Common, Infernal
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15
- Skills
- Investigation, Perception, Stealth, Survival
Biography
Tom Dickens was once a devout knight, sworn to protect the innocent and vanquish the forces of darkness. However, his world was shattered when a powerful shadow beast decimated his order, leaving him as the sole survivor. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance and a relentless determination to safeguard his city, Dickens abandoned his knighthood and became a lone crusader, prowling the treacherous alleys and clandestine establishments in search of the elusive creatures that had taken everything from him. Armed with a specially crafted runelock revolver and a cast-iron lantern, he stalks the shadows, his mustached visage and distinctive dress hat a symbol of his unwavering commitment to purge the darkness from the streets. Though his methods may be unorthodox, Dickens remains a gritty, modern-day paladin, driven by an unyielding sense of justice and a need to prevent others from suffering the same fate as he.
Attributes
Strength
14, modifier +2
Dexterity
16, modifier +3
Constitution
16, modifier +3
Intelligence
12, modifier +1
Wisdom
15, modifier +2
Charisma
10, modifier +0
Actions
Runelock Revolver
Make a ranged attack with the revolver. On hit, deal 2d8 piercing damage plus 1d6 radiant damage.
Cast Iron Lantern
As a bonus action, illuminate a 30 ft. radius. Shadow creatures within this light have disadvantage on attack rolls.
Shadow Strike
Make a melee attack against a creature in dim light. On hit, deal 1d10 + 2d6 necrotic damage.
Cleansing Light
Channel divine energy to heal an ally within 30 ft. for 3d8 hit points. Can be used once per short rest.
Abilities
Shadow Hunter
Advantage on perception checks in dim light or darkness.
Vengeful Spirit
Once per long rest, gain +2 to attack rolls against shadow beasts.
Saving throws
strength
+5
dexterity
+6
constitution
+6
wisdom
+5
Damage resistances
Necrotic
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