Brown Beard

Brown Beard earned his name not from the color of his facial hair, but from the soil of the earth he once worked as a humble farmer, before a mysterious illness swept through his village and claimed his entire family in a single winter. Driven by grief and desperation, he abandoned his fields and sought answers in forbidden texts, eventually discovering an innate gift for weaving magic that had lain dormant within him all his life. His studies transformed him into something neither fully of the natural world nor entirely consumed by arcane power, granting him a perspective unclouded by the passions that typically cloud human judgment. Over decades, he returned to his village not as a farmer but as a conduit between the seen and unseen, his weathered face and patient demeanor drawing villagers seeking guidance on everything from matters of the heart to disputes over land and honor. He dispenses wisdom with the same measured care he once used to tend crops, understanding that some problems require time to grow into their solutions, while others demand swift action like a well-timed harvest. Though he could have pursued greater magical knowledge or political power, Brown Beard chose instead to remain in his humble village, believing that true mastery lies not in bending the world to one's will, but in helping others find their own path through it.

Strength

10, modifier 0

Dexterity

12, modifier +1

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

20, modifier +5

Charisma

14, modifier +2

Wisdom of the Ages

Brown Beard can grant an ally within 30 feet advantage on their next ability check or saving throw. This can be used 3 times per long rest.

Arcane Harvest

As an action, Brown Beard can deal 3d8 necrotic damage to a target within 60 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be incapacitated until the end of its next turn.

Nature's Embrace

Brown Beard can heal an ally within 30 feet for 2d10 + 5 hit points. This ability can be used once per short rest.

Mystic Guidance

As a bonus action, Brown Beard can allow an ally to reroll a failed saving throw. The ally must use the new roll.

Arcane Insight

Brown Beard can add his Intelligence modifier to any Wisdom saving throw.

Calm Presence

All allies within 30 feet gain advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

strength

+0

dexterity

+1

constitution

+3

intelligence

+4

wisdom

+5

charisma

+2

Psychic