DarknessOrilia Thorne’s bodyguard “Darkness” is a formidable half-orc, feared by those who cross his path. He stands at 6’5″ and has a muscular build. His skin is a deep olive green, and his eyes are a piercing yellow. His hair is raven black, and he has several scars crisscrossing his face, giving him a menacing appearance.

Born in a tribe of half-orc mercenaries in the mountains, Darkness learned to fight at a young age. He became his clan’s leader, thanks to his impressive strength and fighting skills. He left his beloved clan to find his younger sister Rogmesh when she went missing, a quest that changed his life in immeasurable ways.

His search took him to Aranthaes, where thanks to his extraordinary fighting ability and sheer size, he found work as a bodyguard to Orilia – one of the city’s wealthiest merchants – who when she heard of his plight, quickly helped him locate his wayward sister through her network of spies.

He has gained a reputation for his unwavering loyalty to his client and sister, and his willingness to do whatever it takes to protect them.

Darkness (Kzhak Drua)

Medium Humanoid (Half-Orc, Fighter: Level 15), Lawful Neutral

Armor Class: 23 (Full Plate + Shield Mastery + Defensive Fighting Style)
Hit Points: 120 (15d10+45)
Speed: 30ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
8 (-1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
10 (0)
Saving Throws: Strength +10, Constitution +9
Skills: Athletics +10, Perception +6
Damage Resistances: —
Condition Immunities: —
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 16
Languages: Common, Orc
Challenge: 13 Prof Bonus: +5
Actions

Multiattack. Darkness makes three melee attacks with his greatsword.
Greatsword. +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6+5) slashing damage.
Javelin. +7 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6+5) piercing damage.
Action Surge (2/rest). Darkness can take one additional action on his turn.
Second Wind (1/rest). Bonus action; regain 1d10+15 HP.
Indomitable (3/day). Reroll a failed saving throw.
Unyielding Guardian. As a reaction, Darkness can impose disadvantage on an attack made against Orilia or Rogmesh if they are within 5 ft. of him.

Features

Extra Attack (3). Darkness can attack three times when he takes the Attack action.
Fighting Style (Defense). +1 AC while wearing armor.
Relentless Endurance (Half-Orc). When reduced to 0 HP but not killed, Darkness drops to 1 HP instead (1/long rest).
Savage Attacks (Half-Orc). On a critical hit with a melee weapon, add one extra damage die.

Equipment

Black full plate armor, Greatsword, Javelins (x3), Shield (emblazoned with Orilia’s crest), Adventurer’s kit

Note: Nothing is set in stone, these are only suggested and partial details because Aranthaen characters are simply canvases for DMs to make their own!
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