Gaius Ferratus (Dwarvin Legionnaire )
Physical Description
A broad-shouldered human with a weathered face and a piercing gaze. Gaius wears a battered centurion’s helmet and an immaculate red cloak over his bronze-plated armor. His shield, emblazoned with a roaring lion, and gladius are never far from his side.
Personality and Motivation
Tough and no-nonsense, Gaius is a natural leader who values discipline and order. He fights for glory and to maintain the honor of his company, seeing mercenary work as a way to keep his tactical mind sharp after retirement from the Roman legions.
Fighting Strategy
Gaius fights on the front lines, using his shield to protect himself and his allies. He uses calculated strikes to exploit enemy weaknesses and issues commands to rally his allies.
Stats
Armor: Heavy armor (AC 18 with shield)
HP: 95 (12d10 + 24)
Speed: 30 ft.
| STR 18 |
DEX 12 |
CON 16 |
INT 10 |
WIS 12 |
CHA 10 |
| +4 |
+1 |
+3 |
0 |
+1 |
0 |
- | Saving Throws | Strength +6, Constitution +5 |
- | Skills | Athletics +6, History +5, Insight +5 |
Equipment
- Gladius: 1d8 + 3 slashing damage
- Tower Shield: Grants +2 AC and allows for the Shield Wall ability
- Bronze-plated armor and centurion helmet
- Tactical scrolls containing battle strategies
Abilities
- Tactical Command: As a bonus action, Gaius can choose an ally within 30 ft. to gain advantage on their next attack roll.
- Shield Wall: If Gaius is adjacent to at least one ally with a shield, he and that ally gain +1 AC.
- Veteran Soldier: Gaius has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Actions
- Multiattack: Gaius can make two melee attacks with his gladius.
- Gladius (Melee): +6 to hit, 1d8 + 3 slashing damage.
- Shield Bash: +6 to hit, 1d6 + 3 bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
- Inspire Resolve (Recharge 5-6): Gaius issues a rallying cry, granting all allies within 30 ft. temporary HP equal to 1d10 + his Charisma modifier.
