As a bonus action, curse one creature within 30 feet for 1 minute. You gain +2 damage against it, critical hit on 19 or 20, and regain 6 hit points when it dies.

When you hit with a one-handed weapon attack and expend Bardic Inspiration, add the die roll to damage and either gain the result as AC until your next turn, move the target up to 5 feet plus the die roll, or damage another creature within 5 feet of the target.

When a creature is marked by the hex spell or Hexblade's Curse, deal an additional 1d6 necrotic damage to it once per turn.

You have advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic cannot put you to sleep.

You can see in dim light within 60 feet as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light.

You gain proficiency with light armor, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, and shortswords. You also gain proficiency in three skills of your choice.

You can inspire an ally within 60 feet who can hear you. The ally gains one Bardic Inspiration die, a d6, usable within 10 minutes to add to one ability check, attack roll, or saving throw.

You can cast bard spells using Charisma. You know two bard cantrips and four bard spells, and you can use a musical instrument as a spellcasting focus.

You regain expended Bardic Inspiration when you finish a short or long rest.

You gain proficiency in two skills of your choice. You have advantage on saving throws against being frightened, and magic cannot put you to sleep.

You can cast warlock spells using Charisma. You know two warlock cantrips and two warlock spells, and you regain your warlock spell slot after a short or long rest.

You gain proficiency with medium armor, shields, and martial weapons. When you finish a long rest, you can touch one weapon you are proficient with and use Charisma instead of Strength or Dexterity for its attack and damage rolls. You can also use this weapon as your spellcasting focus.

You learn two eldritch invocations. You know Agonizing Blast and Devil's Sight.

You adopt the Dueling fighting style. While wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no other weapons, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls.

You choose the College of Swords as your bardic college. You gain proficiency with medium armor and the ability to use a weapon as a spellcasting focus.

Your patron is an enigmatic sentient weapon or force associated with the Shadowfell. Its influence manifests through your black iron talisman and the impossible movements of your blade.

You can secure free passage on sailing ships for yourself and your companions, usually in exchange for occasional work or a share of profits. You know the customs, routines, and practical dangers of life aboard a vessel.