Malrik Hellstride

Born in the scorching volcanic wastelands where his tribe eked out survival among sulfurous geysers and obsidian canyons, Malrik learned that strength was the only currency that mattered—weakness meant starvation, and hesitation meant death. His silverfish-gold eyes, inherited from his infernal bloodline, marked him as different even among his own people, but his capacity to channel raw fury into devastating combat proved he belonged nowhere else but in the frontlines of tribal conflicts. Every scar etched across his muscular frame tells of a battle won through sheer determination and a philosophy forged in blood: negotiate first with your fists, then with your axe, and let the walls absorb what bones cannot. Despite his fearsome appearance and the trail of destruction he leaves in his wake, Malrik harbors a warmth rarely seen in warriors of his caliber—he embraces his companions with genuine affection, shares drinks and boisterous laughter with strangers, and genuinely believes his violent exploits make him the greatest actor in any tavern's audience. When the warmth of desert sun fades and winter threatens to creep into his bones, he becomes restless and irritable, longing for the heat of conflict and blazing campfires. His tribe chose him as their champion not just for his legendary strength and tactical ferocity, but because beneath the berserker's heart lies an unexpected capacity for loyalty and unexpected kindness that makes him worth following into the abyss.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

8, modifier -1

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Fist of Fury

Make two unarmed strikes. Each strike deals 1d6 + 5 bludgeoning damage.

Axe of the Champion

Make a melee attack with a battle axe. On hit, deal 2d12 + 5 slashing damage.

Wall Smash

Choose a target within 10 ft. Make a melee attack. On hit, deal 3d8 + 5 bludgeoning damage and push the target 10 ft. into a wall.

Berserker's Roar

As a bonus action, gain advantage on all attack rolls until the end of your next turn. You can also make one unarmed strike as part of this action.

Social Drink

As an action, Malrik can share a drink with allies, granting them 1d4 temporary hit points.

Brawler's Fury

When Malrik hits with an unarmed strike, he can add an extra 1d6 damage.

Alertness

Malrik has advantage on initiative rolls and cannot be surprised.

strength

10

dexterity

9

constitution

10

intelligence

-1

wisdom

1

charisma

3

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing