Duncan Jacobi

Duncan Jacobi grew up in a quiet suburb west of Chicago, the son of a Lutheran pastor who instilled in him a deep faith and an unwavering commitment to serving others. His path seemed destined for the clergy until a chance encounter with Father Marcus Webb, a renowned demonologist and scholar, redirected his calling toward academia. After earning his doctorate in Religious Studies from Northwestern University, Duncan eagerly accepted a position as Webb's research assistant, spending years cataloging ancient texts and studying the theological underpinnings of demonic possession. The scars on his hands came gradually—small cuts and burns from handling aged manuscripts and conducting preliminary blessings on potentially cursed objects. Everything changed one autumn evening when Webb invited him to observe an exorcism in a decrepit farmhouse outside Joliet, assuring him it would be an educational experience for the young scholar. That night transformed Duncan forever when the possessed victim's violent convulsions suddenly ceased, and the entity's rage turned toward Webb himself. In the chaos that followed, Duncan watched helplessly as his mentor was struck down, the silver cross around Webb's neck the only thing glinting in the darkness before it all went black. When Duncan awakened in the hospital three days later, he found himself changed—no longer a mere observer of the spiritual world, but a warrior called to finish what Webb had started. He moved into a modest apartment in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, trading his academic robes for a simple grey suit and dedicating himself entirely to seeking out and vanquishing the paranormal creatures that prey upon the vulnerable. The Bible he now carries is Webb's own, its pages worn and annotated, a constant reminder that his scholarly pursuits have become a sacred mission to save the souls of the possessed and protect his city from the darkness hiding in the shadows.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

18, modifier 4

Wisdom

20, modifier 5

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Holy Smite

Duncan channels divine energy to deal 4d8 radiant damage to one target within 60 ft. (DC 18 Con save for half).

Exorcism Ritual

As an action, Duncan can attempt to banish a possessing or summoned entity, requiring a 1 minute ritual. On success, the target is free and the entity is banished.

Blessing of Protection

Duncan grants an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC for 1 minute.

Silver Cross Strike

Duncan strikes with his silver cross, dealing 2d6 radiant damage and forcing the target to make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the end of its next turn.

Divine Intervention

Once per long rest, Duncan can call upon divine aid to automatically succeed on a saving throw.

Healing Touch

Duncan can restore 3d8 + 5 hit points to a creature he touches.

Divine Insight

Duncan has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks.

Holy Resilience

Duncan has resistance to necrotic and radiant damage.

Faithful Protector

All allies within 30 feet gain +2 to saving throws.

Scars of Experience

Duncan can reroll one failed saving throw per long rest.

strength

5

dexterity

6

constitution

7

intelligence

8

wisdom

10

charisma

6

Divine Retribution

Duncan can make a melee attack as a reaction when hit, dealing 2d10 radiant damage.

Holy Aura

Duncan creates a protective aura, granting all allies within 30 ft. advantage on saving throws until the end of his next turn.

Spirit Ward

Duncan can pray without expending a spell slot, targeting a creature within 60 ft. giving the creature one of his own actions for 1 turn.

necrotic

radiant

charmed

frightened