Kai
Kai
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AC 16 · HP 46 · 30 ft.Saving throws
Skills
- AcrobaticsDEX
- Animal HandlingWIS
- AthleticsSTR
- HistoryINT
- InsightWIS
- IntimidationCHA
- PerceptionWIS
- PersuasionCHA
- Sleight of HandDEX
- StealthDEX
- SurvivalWIS
Armor
Weapons
Tools
Languages
Features
22 featuresBonus action
- Second WindLevel 1
When Bonus Action
Kai can use a Bonus Action to regain 1d10 + 6 Hit Points. He has three uses, regaining one use after a Short Rest and all expended uses after a Long Rest.
- Tactical ShiftLevel 5
When Activating Second Wind
Kai can move up to half his Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks whenever he activates Second Wind with a Bonus Action.
- Great Weapon Master
When Critical Hit or reducing a creature to 0 Hit Points
When Kai scores a Critical Hit with a weapon or reduces a creature to 0 Hit Points with one, he can make one weapon attack as a Bonus Action.
- Ability Score ImprovementLevel 6
Kai gained the Great Weapon Master feat at Fighter level 6. On his turn, when he scores a Critical Hit with a weapon or reduces a creature to 0 Hit Points with one, he can make one attack as a Bonus Action. He also gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls made with Heavy weapons.
Reaction
- Ability Score ImprovementLevel 4
Kai gained the Sentinel feat at Fighter level 4. When he hits a creature with an Opportunity Attack, its Speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn. He can also make an Opportunity Attack against a creature that takes the Disengage action, and he can use a Reaction to make an Opportunity Attack when a creature within 5 feet attacks a target other than him.
Always on
- Action SurgeLevel 2
When On his turn
Kai can take one additional action on his turn, except the Magic action. He regains this ability after a Short or Long Rest.
- Savage Attacker
When Once per turn after hitting with a weapon
Once per turn when Kai hits a target with a weapon, he can roll the weapon's damage dice twice and use either result.
- Sentinel
When Opportunity Attack
When Kai hits a creature with an Opportunity Attack, that creature's Speed becomes 0 for the rest of the turn. Kai can also make an Opportunity Attack against a creature that takes the Disengage action.
- Fighting StyleLevel 1
Fighting Style, Defense. While wearing armor, Kai gains a +1 bonus to Armor Class.
- Weapon MasteryLevel 1
Kai can use the mastery properties of four weapon types. His current choices are Greatsword, Flail, Javelin, and Shortbow. He can change one choice after each Long Rest.
- Tactical MindLevel 2
When Kai fails an ability check, he can expend a use of Second Wind to roll 1d10 and add the result to the check. If the check still fails, the use is not expended.
- Improved CriticalLevel 3
Champion subclass. Kai's weapon and Unarmed Strike attack rolls score a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20.
- Remarkable AthleteLevel 3
Champion subclass. Kai has Advantage on Initiative rolls and Strength (Athletics) checks. Immediately after scoring a Critical Hit, he can move up to half his Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks.
- Extra AttackLevel 5
Kai can attack twice instead of once whenever he takes the Attack action.
- Creature TypeHumanHumanoid.
- SizeHumanMedium.
- SpeedHuman30 feet.
- ResourcefulHumanKai gains Heroic Inspiration whenever he finishes a Long Rest.
- SkillfulHumanKai gains proficiency in Perception.
- VersatileHumanKai gains the Alert Origin feat.
- AlertHumanKai adds his Proficiency Bonus to Initiative rolls, and after rolling Initiative, he can swap his Initiative with a willing ally in the same combat.
- Savage AttackerSoldier
Savage Attacker. Once per turn when Kai hits a target with a weapon, he can roll the weapon's damage dice twice and use either roll.
Gear
12 itemsWeapons
- GreatswordA heavy two-handed martial weapon, damage 2d6 slashing.
- FlailA martial weapon with the Sap mastery property, damage 1d8 bludgeoning.
- 8×JavelinThrown martial weapons, each dealing 1d6 piercing damage.
- ShortbowA simple ranged weapon used with the Soldier equipment set.
Armor
- Chain MailA suit of interlocking metal armor that provides AC 16.
Tools
- Three-Dragon Ante SetA gaming set chosen as part of the Soldier background, Three-Dragon Ante.
Gear
- 20×ArrowsAmmunition for the shortbow.
- Healer's KitA compact kit containing bandages, salves, and basic medical supplies.
- QuiverA container for carrying arrows.
- Traveler's ClothesDurable clothing suited for travel and military service.
- Dungeoneer's PackA pack containing essential adventuring supplies, including rope, rations, torches, and containers.
Purse
- 18×Gold PiecesCoin remaining from the selected Fighter and Soldier starting equipment.
Appearance
Kai is a broad-shouldered human man with sun-browned skin, close-cropped black hair, and a narrow scar running from his left temple to the corner of his mouth. His dark eyes are calm and watchful, and his hands are thickly callused from years of weapons drills. He wears well-maintained chain mail beneath a weathered gray cloak, with a red cord tied around one wrist as a quiet memorial to his fallen unit.
Mannerisms
Kai silently counts exits, elevated positions, and nearby weapons whenever he enters a room. He cleans his blade after every fight, even when it is already spotless, and answers questions about his past by tightening the red cord around his wrist.
Personality
Kai is patient, observant, and unfailingly prepared. He rarely raises his voice, because he learned that calm instructions travel farther than shouted panic. He is courteous to strangers, protective of the vulnerable, and quietly competitive whenever someone challenges him to a test of endurance or martial skill.
Ideals
Practical mercy. The best victory is the one that leaves the most people alive, even if no song is ever written about it.
Bonds
Kai carries the red cord of his destroyed company and will risk himself to protect soldiers, refugees, and ordinary people abandoned by their commanders.
Flaws
Kai distrusts idealists, officers, and anyone who speaks too confidently about necessary sacrifices. When faced with an impossible choice, he can become cold and calculating, treating people like pieces on a battlefield.
Quirks
Background
Kai was raised in a frontier garrison where the sound of marching feet was as familiar as birdsong. His mother kept the quartermaster's ledgers, while his father repaired shields and spearheads for the local militia. Kai learned letters, numbers, and battlefield geography before he learned how to properly hold a sword. When he reached adulthood, he joined the border army and quickly became known for his discipline, unusual memory, and refusal to waste movement in a fight. His company was eventually sent to protect a mountain pass during a winter retreat. The order was to hold the pass until reinforcements arrived, but the reinforcements never came. Kai survived by organizing a small group of soldiers and civilians into a fighting retreat, saving dozens of lives while abandoning the fortress they had sworn to defend. He still carries the unit's red cord, but he no longer believes that banners or oaths are worth more than living people. Now he travels as a professional blade, taking work where his strength and judgment can prevent others from being sacrificed for someone else's glory.
“His mother kept the quartermaster's ledgers, while his father repaired shields and spearheads for the local militia.”
- Background
- Soldier
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Species
Human
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