Silas: The Clever Ranger (Level 1 Half-Elf)
Summary & Context
| Context Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Character Name | Silas |
| Race/Class | Half-Elf Ranger (Level 1) |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
| Role | Versatile Investigator, Urban Tracker, and Light Combatant. |
| Motivation | Seeking Justice for his murdered former captain in the City Watch. He believes uncovering the truth of the Shattered Crown plot may lead to the killer. |
The Basics & Personality
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class Feature | Favored Enemy (Humanoids: Thugs, Guards, and Trackers): Advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track and Wisdom (Insight) checks to recall information about favored enemies. |
| Background Feature | Investigator: Network of contacts among the city watch and common criminals. Can quickly find safe spots or gather rumors. |
| Personality Trait | I always have a plan, and I always notice when others don’t. My patience is a weapon; I can wait for the perfect moment. |
| Ideal | Justice. The law is often flawed, but uncovering the truth is always worth the risk. |
| Bond | My previous captain in the City Watch was murdered investigating a secret society, and I owe it to them to find the killer. |
| Flaw | I’m extremely suspicious of anyone in a position of power and will automatically question their motives. |
| Weapons | Longbow (1d8 Piercing), Shortsword (1d6 Piercing), and two Daggers. |
| Armor | Scale Mail (Medium Armor) and a Shield. |
Core Stats & Defense
| Statistic | Value | Calculation / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Armor Class (AC) | 16 | 14 (Scale Mail) + 2 (DEX Mod) |
| Hit Points (HP) | 11 | 10 (Ranger Die) + 1 (CON Mod) |
| Speed | 30 ft. | Base speed for a Half-Elf. |
| Initiative | +3 | +DEX Modifier |
| Proficiency Bonus | +2 | Applies to all proficient rolls. |
Ability Scores & Modifiers
| Score | Final Value | Modifier | Saving Throw | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEX (Dexterity) | 16 | +3 | +5 (Proficient) | Main combat stat (AC, Bows/Daggers, Initiative). |
| WIS (Wisdom) | 15 | +2 | +2 | Spellcasting, Perception, Tracking. |
| CHA (Charisma) | 15 | +2 | +2 | Social skills and dealing with common folk. |
| CON (Constitution) | 12 | +1 | +1 | Hit Points and resilience. |
| INT (Intelligence) | 10 | +0 | +0 | General cleverness and knowledge checks. |
| STR (Strength) | 8 | -1 | +1 (Proficient) | Lowest stat, but proficient in the save. |
Proficiencies
Silas benefits from the Half-Elf’s Skill Versatility (Persuasion and Insight) and the Ranger’s focus on tracking and stealth.
| Skill / Saving Throw | Modifier | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | +3 | DEX Mod |
| Athletics | +1 | Investigator Prof (STR + Prof) |
| Insight | +4 | Half-Elf Versatility Prof (WIS + Prof) |
| Investigation | +2 | Ranger Prof (INT + Prof) |
| Perception | +4 | Ranger Prof (WIS + Prof) |
| Persuasion | +4 | Half-Elf Versatility Prof (CHA + Prof) |
| Stealth | +5 | Ranger Prof (DEX + Prof) |
| Survival | +4 | Ranger Prof (WIS + Prof) |
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