Baziwood Peshmel

Born in the fetid underbelly of Baharuth's capital, Baziwood Peshmel grew up where death was as common as rats and hope was a luxury few could afford. His mother disappeared when he was seven, and his father—a drunk who swung fists instead of reason—died in a gutter fight before Baziwood reached manhood. Surrounded by cutthroats, thieves, and those who preyed on the weak, young Baziwood realized that his body was his only currency in a world designed to crush the poor. Rather than accept the inevitable fate of becoming another corpse in an alley, he made a desperate choice: he would become a weapon. He sought out veteran fighters in underground arenas, traded labor for combat training, and threw himself into increasingly dangerous hunts beyond the city walls, each monster a stepping stone toward something greater. The scars accumulated like medals, and his reputation grew from whispered warnings to legendary tales told in taverns and barracks alike. His meteoric rise caught the attention of Emperor Jircniv himself when Baziwood single-handedly brought down a catastrophic beast that had been ravaging imperial trade routes—a feat that seemed impossible for a man of his humble origins. The Emperor, impressed by both the deed and the warrior's raw, unfiltered nature, saw potential in someone unburdened by court politics and aristocratic pretense. Appointed to the Four Imperial Knights despite the outrage of noble families, Baziwood transformed from a nameless survivor into a pillar of imperial power, his lightning-fast blade becoming the empire's most fearsome symbol of strength. Though he initially served out of pragmatism and opportunity, something shifted over the years; genuine respect and loyalty to Jircniv took root in his heart, replacing the survival instinct that had once driven him. Now the gruff, blond-haired warrior commands respect through both his unmatched combat prowess and his unwavering devotion, never forgetting the alleys that forged him, never aband

Strength

20, modifier +5

Dexterity

16, modifier +3

Constitution

22, modifier +6

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

18, modifier +4

Lightning Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 30 (4d10 + 5) lightning damage.

Thunderous Roar

Each creature within 30 ft. must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

Imperial Charge

Move up to twice his speed in a straight line. If he ends within 5 ft. of a creature, it takes 15 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Thunderous Presence

Enemies within 10 feet have disadvantage on saving throws against fear.

Warrior's Resilience

Gains temporary hit points equal to half his level at the start of each turn.

Streetwise

Advantage on checks related to urban environments and common folk.

Loyal Protector

Allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to AC.

strength

+10

dexterity

+8

constitution

+12

wisdom

+7

Unleash the Storm

Baziwood can make one Lightning Strike attack as a legendary action.

Heroic Rally

All allies within 30 ft. can use their reaction to move up to half their speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Thunderous Leap

Baziwood can jump up to 60 ft. in any direction, landing with a thunderous crash that deals 10 (3d6) thunder damage to all creatures within 10 ft.

Lightning

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing

Charmed

Frightened