Grand Duke Giacanto Hornraven

Grand Duke Giacanto Hornraven's life had been forever altered by the tragic loss of his beloved wife. The olive-skinned noble, with his striking black hair and mustache, had been a rising star in the court, admired for his keen intellect and unwavering dedication to his people. But when his young bride succumbed to complications during childbirth, leaving their infant daughter an orphan, Giacanto's world crumbled. Wracked with grief, he retreated from public life, pouring his heart and soul into ensuring the child's well-being. He entrusted her to the care of a renowned convent, where she would be nurtured and educated, while he sought solace in the solitude of his estate. Yet, the weight of his loss never left him, and Giacanto vowed to one day reclaim his family, to restore the light that had been so cruelly extinguished. With a heart hardened by tragedy, he now bides his time, waiting for the day when he can embrace his daughter and forge a new path forward, forever changed by the memory of the love he once knew. The Truth is that Giacanto is a Shape shifter, able to take the form of any humanoid. He has been ruling the Duchy for almost 500 years as various men and women as the decades have passed. His wife's tragic death was murder at his own hands and his daughter will share the same fate once she is of a suitable age. Giacanto will then assume her form and name. This secret is known to none and even the head of Giacanto's intelligence agency is unaware of the nature of his master, or that the Grand Prince often poses as an agent from time to time.

Strength

14, modifier 2

Dexterity

12, modifier 1

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Noble's Command

As an action, Giacanto can issue a command to an ally within 60 feet. That ally can use their reaction to move up to half their speed and make one weapon attack.

Duke's Blade

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 4 slashing damage. If the target is frightened, it takes an additional 1d8 psychic damage.

Noble Presence

All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against being frightened.

Shape shift

Giacanto can transform into any humanoid, this grants him advantage on any deception rolls that involve disguise.

strength

5

dexterity

4

constitution

6

intelligence

7

wisdom

5

charisma

8

Psychic