Noven O'shill

Noven Oshill

Born in Denshir Noven had a normal upbringing. His father was a mason and his mother a seamstress and he had no siblings. His family although not wealthy by any means, did not go hungry. though he participated in schooling, he clearly was not suited for studies and thus joined the Sharped Swords: Denshir's militia as the ripe age of 15.
His time in the Sharpened Swords taught him how to use a blade and to handle himself in the wilderness. Fighting in the shubs helped him hone his instincts and he learned to trust his gut as much as his eyes. After spending a number of years he used his experience to become a mercenary, making more money than one would in the militia.
In his time as a mercenary he traveled the Golden Road until he established himself in one of the caravans as a guard. His time in the caravn taught him the in's and outs of travel along the expansive road. Using that knowledge, he invested his time and income into the caravan, eventually becoming a part owner in the operation. He traveled for years working up his business and surrounding himself with individuals who could cover for his weaknesses as an individual.
Though his business had picked up, troubled times in Athera seem to be on the horizon and his gut told him to move on to greener pastures. Maybe Drealyn holds the keys to his future.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Noven’s build is stocky and toned. His muscles are not flashy as someone who conditions them but more fitting to his build.

Body Features

He is tall and wide, his build is of someone who carries loads and works long hours. His skin is leathery and worn, showing of someone who has grown accustomed to traveling under the sun.

Facial Features

Noven has small scars on his face from long ago wounds, remnants of a time when his skills were less honed and fighting more frequent. His general countenance is somewhere between a thousand yard stare and disinterest. Besides these features he has a generally plain face.

Physical quirks

Noven has a scar on his lower lip, although small it is noticeable. Also his stature could be of note, being tall and bulky.

Special abilities

He is rather strong. During his time in the militia he has learned to use a sword and shield as well as all manner of weapons. From his time on the road he has become familiar with mounts and beasts of burden as well as wildlife he has encountered. He has also become rather dependable in the wilderness as well as observant from his time trudging through the bushes in the militia as well as his time protecting and leading his caravans.

Apparel & Accessories

His clothes are a mixture of protection and colors of the environment. He typically favors earthy colors out of habit and it helps that he doesn't have a drive to dress better.

Mental characteristics

Gender Identity

Identifies as male.

Education

Basic reading and writing.

Employment

Worked as a caravan guard and eventually started managing the organization.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Trained and served as a militia man in his youth along the Thosa/Melandre border. Known by some in that area for his service.

Failures & Embarrassments

He has classically struck out with women. It could be because of his crass personality or plain looks, either way his friends have taken it as a point of jest.

Mental Trauma

His time in the militia has removed the hesitation of killing when there is cause to. His time on the roads has taught him to not let his guard down, even if the day is going well it could swing in the other direction.

Intellectual Characteristics

He is lacking when it comes to studies. While his memory is not the sharpest, he has a keen sense of intuition and a level head that has served him well.

Morality & Philosophy

His moral compass tends to lie in the more selfish to start, his motivations has always been his career and his livelyhood. He does however hold a sense of togetherness with the people he travels with, forming bonds and allowing himself to become invested in those bonds. While he has no qualms with the law and tends to follow it, he has had to make choices while on the road that would merit the ridicule of the more morally optimistic, the caravan and his people come first after all.

Taboos

He does not like to exploit those down on their luck, he knows everyone including himself is just one wrong step from being down on theirs.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

He is lead by opportunity and his gut instinct rather than reason. Be it money or the right moment he will follow that feeling that drives him.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

He can be determined but also stubborn. He is instinctive but dull. Friendly but crass.

Likes & Dislikes

He likes vices in their full but dislikes violence for violence sake. He is driven by coin and likes to use it. He dislikes salesmen and people trying to pull the wool over his eyes.

Virtues & Personality perks

He is Patient, Diligent, Stoic and Dependable.

Vices & Personality flaws

He is easily swayed by a pretty face. Often when he is faced with a challenge he will avoid it in favor of the easier option.

Personality Quirks

He is a failure of a flirt. Also he can be somewhat fidgety while on the road, a state of being for him due to his occupation.

Hygiene

He is used to going without bath for long periods at a time. While he is tolerant of being in filth it is a silent acceptance, given the opportunity he will take long soaks to wash off a weeks worth of grime.

Social

Contacts & Relations

2 caravan broski's (tbd)

Religious Views

None.

Wealth & Financial state

He has spent his wealth both frugally and fervently. When he did not spend his money on whores and booze, he had invested in the caravan he protected and became a part owner, selling his services for stock in the operation as well as his years of expertise as an asset. Turbulent times in the the cities he frequented lit a signal beacon that told him to pack up and venture elsewhere. He sold his investments and convinced a couple of his trusted friends to come with him and start anew in Temur.

Alignment

Neutral

Current Residence

Open road

Gender

M

Height

6'4"

Weight

200lb

Known Languages

Common,Orcish,tbd

Noven O'Shill

Fighter 8 Class & Level

Caravan Specialist Background

Human Race

Neutral Alignment

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Strength 18

+4

Dexterity 12

+1

constitution 16

+3

intelligence 8

-1

wisdom 14

+2

charisma 10

+0

Total Hit Dice 8
Hit Die 1d10+3

3 proficiency bonus

18 Passive perception

8	Strength
2	Dexterity
7	Constitution
0	Intelligence
3	Wisdom
1	Charisma

saving throws

2	Acrobatics
9	Animal Handling
0	Arcana
11	Athletics
1	Deception
0	History
6	Insight
4	Intimidation
0	Investigation
3	Medicine
0	Nature
6	Perception
1	Performance
1	Persuasion
0	Religion
2	Sleight of Hands
2	Stealth
6	Survival

skills

22
AC

76
Hit Points

1
Initiative

30ft
Speed

Tool Proficiencies: Land Vehicles

Weapon Proficiencies: simple, martial

Armor Proficiencies: light, medium, heavy, shields

Languages: Common, Orc, Dwarven
Proficiencies

Crossbow, light +4 ranged, 1d8 + 1 damage
Longsword +7 melee, 1d8 + 6 damage
Lance +7 melee, 1d12 +6 damage, Reach, Disadvantage within 5yrd,
2 handed when not mounted
Whip +7 melee, 1d4 + 6 damage, Reach Attacks

Spellcasting

----Magic Items----
Stone of Good Luck (Luckstone)
While this polished agate is on your person, you gain a +1 bonus to ability checks and saving throws.

Shield +2
+ 2 to AC

----Items----
Plate Armor
Longsword
Lance
Crossbow bolt 20 1½ lb.
Waterskin 1 5 lb. (full)
Bedroll 1 7 lb.
Rations (1 day) 10 2 lb.
Rope, hempen 1 10 lb.
Tinderbox 1 1 lb.
Mess kit 1 1 lb.
Backpack 1 5 lb.
Torch 10 1 lb.
Regional map 1
Set of traveling clothes 1
Equipment

Personality Traits

Ideals

Bonds

Flaws

----Background----

Wagonmaster.You are used to being in charge of the operation and your reputation for reliability has you on a short list when the job is critical. Experience has taught you to rely on your gut. Others recognize this and look to you for direction when a situation gets serious. You are able to identify the most defensible locations for camping. If you are part of a caravan outfit, you are able to attract two additional workers that are loyal to you based on your reputation. You have an excellent memory for maps and geography and can always determine your cardinal directions while traveling. Note: This feature is a variant of the Outlander feature.


----Feats----

Animal Handler.You master the techniques needed to train and handle animals. You gain the following benefits: Increase your Wisdom score by 1, to a maximum of 20. You gain proficiency in the Animal Handling skill. If you are already proficient in the skill, you add double your proficiency bonus to checks you make with it. You can use a bonus action on your turn to command one friendly beast within 60 feet of you that can hear you and that isn’t currently following the command of someone else. You decide now what action the beast will take and where it will move during its next turn, or you issue a general command that lasts for 1 minute, such as to guard a particular area.

Brawny.You count as if you were one size larger for the purpose of determining your carrying capacity.

Mounted Combatant.You have advantage on melee attack rolls against any unmounted creature that is smaller than your mount. You can force an attack targeted at your mount to target you instead. If your mount is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

----Class----
Actions
Action Surge.Take an extra action (use once/rest).

Bonus Actions
Second Wind.Regain 1d10 + 8 HPs (use once/rest).

Dueling Fighting Style.When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no other weapons, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon.

Bonus Proficiency .When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, History, Insight, Performance, or Persuasion. Alternatively, you learn one language of your choice. .

Born to the Saddle .Starting at 3rd level, your mastery as a rider becomes apparent. You have advantage on saving throws made to avoid falling off your mount. If you fall off your mount and descend no more than 10 feet, you can land on your feet if you’re not incapacitated. Finally, mounting or dismounting a creature costs you only 5 feet of movement, rather than half your speed.

Unwavering Mark.Starting at 3rd level, you can menace your foes, foiling their attacks and punishing them for harming others. When you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can mark the creature until the end of your next turn. This effect ends early if you are incapacitated or you die, or if someone else marks the creature. While it is within 5 feet of you, a creature marked by you has disadvantage on any attack roll that doesn’t target you. In addition, if a creature marked by you deals damage to anyone other than you, you can make a special melee weapon attack against the marked creature as a bonus action on your next turn. You have advantage on the attack roll, and if it hits, the attack’s weapon deals extra damage to the target equal to half your fighter level. Regardless of the number of creatures you mark, you can make this special attack a number of times equal to your Strength modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest.

Warding Maneuver.At 7th level, you learn to fend off strikes directed at you, your mount, or other creatures nearby. If you or a creature you can see within 5 feet of you is hit by an attack, you can roll 1d8 as a reaction if you’re wielding a melee weapon or a shield. Roll the die, and add the number rolled to the target’s AC against that attack. If the attack still hits, the target has resistance against the attack’s damage. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest. .
Features & Traits