The Pantheon: Stephanaius vos Bericus, Paladin of Orthos

Stephanaius vos Bericus, Paladin of Orthos

Medium humanoid (human)

Lawful Good

Armor Class: 18 (plate armor)

Hit Points: 44 (5d10 + 15)

Speed: 30 ft.

STR: 16 (+3) | DEX: 10 (+0) | CON: 14 (+2)

INT: 12 (+1) | WIS: 13 (+1) | CHA: 16 (+3)

Saving Throws: Wisdom +4, Charisma +6

Skills: Athletics +6, Insight +4, Intimidation +6, Religion +4

Senses: Passive Perception 11 Languages: Common, Celestial

Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)

Abilities:

• Divine Sense: 3 uses per long rest, can detect the presence of celestial, fiend, or undead within 60 feet.

• Lay on Hands: Has a healing pool of 25 hit points, can heal or cure diseases and neutralize poisons.

• Fighting Style: Defense. Stephanaius's Armor Class increases by 1 when wearing armor.

• Divine Smite: When Stephanaius hits with a melee weapon attack, he can expend one spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage (2d8 for a 1st-level spell slot, plus 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st, max 5d8).

• Divine Health: Stephanaius is immune to disease.

• Spellcasting: Stephanaius is a 5th-level spellcaster (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks).

  • 1st-level (4 slots): Command, Cure Wounds, Protection from Evil and Good, Searing Smite

  • 2nd-level (2 slots): Branding Smite, Lesser Restoration

• Channel Divinity (1 use per short or long rest):

  • Sacred Weapon: As an action, Stephanaius can imbue his weapon with positive energy, making it magical and adding +3 to attack rolls for 1 minute.

  • Turn the Unholy: As an action, Stephanaius can force fiends and undead within 30 feet to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 14) or be turned for 1 minute or until they take damage.

Equipment: Longsword, shield, plate armor, holy symbol of Orthos, Explorer's Pack: backpack, bedroll, mess kit, tinderbox, 10 torches, 10 days of rations, waterskin, 50 feet of hempen rope Holy symbol of Orthos (amulet) Prayer book 5 sticks of incense Vestments Set of common clothes Belt pouch containing 15 gp

Actions:

• Longsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 10 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.

Background: Noble

Stephanaius is a member of the influential vos Bericus family in the Danarian Empire. He has been trained in the art of leadership and carries the responsibilities of his lineage with a sense of duty and honor. Stephanaius is proficient in the History and Persuasion skills and has the Position of Privilege feature, allowing him easier access to high-ranking individuals and certain social advantages.

Traits:

• Personality Trait: Stephanaius is confident and assertive, always ready to lead and make difficult decisions.

• Ideal: Duty. Stephanaius believes in the importance of fulfilling his obligations to his family, his empire, and his god, Orthos (lawful good).

• Bond: Stephanaius is devoted to his vision of conquering the south and spreading the influence of the Danarian Empire and the teachings of Orthos.

• Flaw: Stephanaius's unshakeable devotion to his empire and god can sometimes make him inflexible and unwilling to entertain alternative viewpoints.