Gorak Ironstalker
Gorak Ironstalker
Sheet
AC 15 · HP 161 · 30 ft.Saving throws
Skills
- AcrobaticsDEX
- Animal HandlingWIS
- ArcanaINT
- AthleticsSTR
- DeceptionCHA
- HistoryINT
- InsightWIS
- IntimidationCHA
- InvestigationINT
- MedicineWIS
- NatureINT
- PerceptionWIS
- PerformanceCHA
- PersuasionCHA
- ReligionCHA
- Sleight of HandDEX
- StealthDEX
- SurvivalWIS
Armor
Weapons
Tools
Languages
Features
27 featuresAction
- Primeval AwarenessLevel 3
When Use an action and expend a ranger spell slot
As an action, Gorak can expend a spell slot to sense certain creature types in the surrounding region.
Bonus action
- VanishLevel 14
When Use a bonus action
As a bonus action, Gorak becomes invisible until the start of his next turn.
- TraitOrcAggressive, as a bonus action, Gorak can move up to his speed toward a hostile creature he can see or hear.
Always on
- Colossus Slayer
When Hit a wounded creature with a weapon attack
Once per turn, when Gorak hits a creature below its hit point maximum with a weapon attack, he deals an additional 1d8 weapon damage.
- Controlled Burst
When Take the Attack action
Gorak can make two attacks whenever he takes the Attack action.
- Volley
When Use an action with a ranged weapon
Gorak can fire at any number of creatures within 10 feet of a point he can see within his weapon's range, making a separate attack roll for each target.
- Favored EnemyLevel 1
Gorak has three favored enemies, monstrosities, humanoids, and undead. He has advantage on Wisdom (Survival) checks to track them and Intelligence checks to recall information about them. He also learns one language associated with each group.
- Natural ExplorerLevel 1
Gorak is especially familiar with forests, mountains, and the Underdark. He gains benefits when traveling and foraging in these environments, including improved navigation, tracking, stealth while traveling alone, and faster travel.
- Fighting StyleLevel 2
Gorak selects Defense as his Fighting Style, gaining a +1 bonus to AC while wearing armor.
- SpellcastingLevel 2
Gorak is a half-caster ranger with Wisdom as his spellcasting ability. He can prepare and cast ranger spells using his spell slots.
- Hunter's Prey, Colossus SlayerLevel 3
Gorak's Hunter archetype grants Hunter's Prey. Once on each of his turns, when he hits a creature with a weapon attack, he can deal an extra 1d8 damage if the creature is below its hit point maximum.
- Ability Score ImprovementLevel 4
Gorak increases his Wisdom score by 2, raising it to 18.
- Extra AttackLevel 5
Gorak can attack twice, instead of once, whenever he takes the Attack action on his turn.
- Favored Enemy and Natural Explorer ImprovementLevel 6
Gorak gains an additional favored enemy, aberrations, and an additional favored terrain, the desert.
- Defensive Tactics, Multiattack DefenseLevel 7
When Gorak is hit by an attack, he can use his reaction to gain resistance to all subsequent attacks made by that creature during the rest of the turn.
- Ability Score ImprovementLevel 8
Gorak increases his Dexterity score by 2, raising it to 18.
- Land's StrideLevel 8
Moving through nonmagical difficult terrain costs Gorak no extra movement. He can also pass through nonmagical plants without being slowed or damaged by them.
- Hide in Plain SightLevel 10
Gorak can spend 10 minutes camouflaging himself. While motionless against a suitable surface, he gains a +10 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) checks as long as he remains there without moving or taking an action.
- Favored Enemy and Natural Explorer ImprovementLevel 10
Gorak gains an additional favored enemy, fiends, and an additional favored terrain, the swamp.
- Superior Hunter's Prey, VolleyLevel 11
Gorak can use his action to make a ranged attack against any number of creatures within 10 feet of a point he can see within his weapon's range. He must have ammunition for each target and makes a separate attack roll for each creature.
- Ability Score ImprovementLevel 12
Gorak increases his Wisdom score by 2, raising it to 20.
- Superior Hunter's Defense, Steel WillLevel 15
Gorak gains immunity to being frightened by his favored enemies and advantage on saving throws against their abilities and spells.
- Ability Score ImprovementLevel 16
Gorak increases his Constitution score by 2, raising it to 18.
- TraitOrcDarkvision, Gorak can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light and in darkness as if it were dim light.
- TraitOrcMenacing, Gorak is proficient in the Intimidation skill.
- TraitOrcPowerful Build, Gorak counts as one size larger when determining carrying capacity and the weight he can push, drag, or lift.
- Military RankSoldier
Gorak can usually find or recognize former military comrades, mercenaries, and soldiers. Such contacts may provide shelter, information, or limited assistance, though they are not automatically loyal to him.
Spells
11 spellsSpellcasting. Gorak Ironstalker casts with Wisdom (spell save DC 18, to hit with spell attacks).
1st level (4 slots): , ,
2nd level (3 slots): , , ,
3rd level (3 slots): ,
4th level (2 slots): ,
Gear
13 itemsWeapons
- 2×ShortswordsA pair of short blades, reskinned as a serrated combat knife and backup tactical blade.
- LongbowA modern long-range firearm, mechanically represented as a longbow.
- Suppressed SMGA suppressed SMG, mechanically represented by the longbow's attack profile for rules balance.
- Suppressed pistolA suppressed pistol, mechanically represented by a shortsword or hand crossbow at the DM's discretion.
Armor
- Scale mailMedium armor, mechanically represented as scale mail. In modern settings, this is reskinned as a reinforced tactical vest with comparable protection.
Tools
- Gaming setA gaming set used by soldiers during long deployments.
Gear
- 20×ArrowsAmmunition for the longbow, reskinned as rifle magazines or compatible modern ammunition.
- Dungeoneer's packA pack containing supplies for field operations, including a bedroll, rations, tinderbox, waterskin, rope, and basic adventuring tools.
- Insignia of rankA military insignia from Gorak's former unit.
- Trophy from a fallen enemyA trophy taken from a fallen enemy, kept as a reminder of survival.
- Common clothesA spare set of common clothing.
- Tactical mission kitA compact tactical headset, first-aid kit, lockpicks, ammunition pouches, and climbing equipment, included as narrative gear unless the DM assigns mechanical statistics.
Purse
- 10×Gold piecesMoney carried in a belt pouch.
Appearance
Gorak is a male orc standing just over six feet tall, built from solid muscle and bone. His muted, earthy green skin is marked by old scars from battles and narrow escapes. He has a broad face, square jaw, prominent upper tusks, heavy brow, deep amber eyes, and close-cropped military hair. A jagged scar crosses his nose, while another runs along his collarbone. In modern settings he wears a dark gray shirt, fitted black reinforced jacket, cargo pants, heavy combat boots, and a narrow silver ring on his right hand. On missions, he uses a matte black tactical vest, reinforced clothing, tactical gloves, headset, suppressed firearms, and a combat knife.
Mannerisms
Gorak speaks in short, deliberate sentences and rarely repeats himself. He checks exits whenever he enters a room, keeps his back to a wall when possible, and cleans his weapons whenever he needs to think. When someone lies, one tusk briefly presses against his lower lip. Before a mission, he silently counts the team twice, once by sight and once by sound.
Personality
Gorak is blunt, direct, and intensely grounded in physical reality. He speaks little and prefers action to explanation. He respects competence above charm, dislikes performative cruelty and empty boasting, and becomes immovable once trust has been earned. Beneath his severe expression is a patient protector who notices injuries, weak points, missing supplies, and frightened teammates before anyone else does.
Ideals
Purpose. Strength is not measured by how much pain a person can inflict, but by how much danger they are willing to face for someone else.
Bonds
The Stalker unit is Gorak's family, and he will not abandon a teammate while there is any chance of bringing them home. He also carries the silver ring of a fallen Iron Fist comrade, a reminder that survival is a responsibility, not a reward.
Flaws
Gorak distrusts authority that has not earned his respect, and he can respond to manipulation with immediate hostility. He is haunted by the fear that Nyx changed him so deeply that his loyalty may one day be used against his team. When the pressure rises, he becomes controlling and may treat allies like soldiers rather than people.
Quirks
Background
Gorak was raised among an orc warband that valued endurance above comfort and discipline above pride. He learned early that strength was useful only when directed, and that a soldier who ignored the terrain, the weather, or the enemy's fear was already dead. He became a scout and field commander, leading patrols through forests, mountain passes, and subterranean routes. His sharp eyes and practical instincts made him indispensable, while his refusal to indulge in needless cruelty earned him enemies among officers who wanted obedience rather than judgment. After leaving his warband, Gorak joined the Iron Fist mercenary company. He became known for relentless efficiency, battlefield patience, and the ability to turn a losing engagement into a controlled withdrawal or sudden counterattack. Years of violence left his body scarred but his purpose uncertain. That changed when he was captured by Nyx. The experience fractured his sense of self and left him with a heightened sensitivity to psionic disturbances, intrusive thoughts, and emotional pressure. He eventually joined the Stalker program, where he found a unit willing to judge him by what he did rather than what had been done to him. Gorak now fights as a Hunter Ranger, using modern firearms, suppressed weapons, tactical movement, and old woodland instincts to protect the only family he has left. He does not fight for glory. He fights because someone has to hold the line.
“He became a scout and field commander, leading patrols through forests, mountain passes, and subterranean routes.”
- Background
- Soldier
Connections
Species
Orc
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