Grog: The Gentle Giant (Level 1 Half-Orc)
Summary & Context
| Context Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Character Name | Grog |
| Race/Class | Half-Orc Barbarian (Level 1) |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| Role | Frontline Tank, Muscle, and Protector. |
| Motivation | A physically intimidating but soft-hearted giant looking for a place to belong and people to protect. |
The Basics & Personality
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class Feature | Rage: As a bonus action, Grog can enter a rage. While raging, he has advantage on Strength checks and saves, gets a damage bonus to melee attacks (+2 at Lvl 1), and resistance to slashing, piercing, and bludgeoning damage. |
| Race Feature | Savage Attacks: Roll one additional weapon damage die when scoring a critical hit with a melee weapon. Relentless Endurance: Once per long rest, Grog drops to 1 HP instead of 0 HP. |
| Background Feature | Wanderer (Outlander): Grog has an excellent memory for maps and geography. He can accurately recall the layout of any wilderness or natural terrain he has travelled. |
| Personality Trait | I’m a good listener. I rarely speak unless I have something important to say, but I’m fiercely attentive to those I protect. |
| Ideal | Protection. Those who cannot defend themselves deserve to have someone stand between them and danger. |
| Bond | I once rescued a small, strangely ornate bear cub that I still carry with me in a pouch. I must keep it safe. |
| Flaw | I don’t understand city customs or complex social rules, and I sometimes break things without meaning to. |
| Weapons | Great Axe (1d12 Slashing, Heavy, Two-Handed), two Handaxes (1d6 Slashing, Light, Thrown). |
| Armor | None (Relies on Unarmored Defense). |
Core Stats & Defense
| Statistic | Value | Calculation / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Armor Class (AC) | 13 | 10 (Base)} + 1 (DEX Mod)} + 2 (CON Mod) (Unarmored Defense) |
| Hit Points (HP) | 14 | 12 (Barbarian Die)} + 2 (CON Mod) |
| Speed | 30 ft. | Base speed for a Half-Orc. |
| Initiative | +1 | +DEX Modifier |
| Proficiency Bonus | +2 | Applies to all proficient rolls. |
Ability Scores & Modifiers
| Score | Final Value | Modifier | Saving Throw | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STR (Strength) | 17 | +3 | +5 (Proficient) | Main combat stat, crushing, lifting. |
| CON (Constitution) | 15 | +2 | +4 (Proficient) | Hit Points and resilience. |
| DEX (Dexterity) | 13 | +1 | +1 | Initiative, some AC. |
| WIS (Wisdom) | 12 | +1 | +1 | Perception and Survival checks. |
| CHA (Charisma) | 10 | +0 | +0 | Neutral social presence. |
| INT (Intelligence) | 8 | -1 | -1 | Lowest stat, not book-smart. |
Proficiencies
Grog focuses on physical and natural skills, gaining proficiency in Athletics and Survival from his background.
| Skill / Saving Throw | Modifier | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | +5 | Outlander Prof (STR + Prof) | |
| Survival | +3 | Outlander Prof (WIS + Prof) | |
| Animal Handling | +1 | WIS Mod | |
| Intimidation | +0 | CHA Mod | |
| Tools | Musical Instrument (Horn) | +2 | Outlander Prof |