הווארד Howard

In the blood-soaked earth where the first murder stained creation itself, a terrible incantation pulled הווארד Howard forth from the cursed soil—the prototype from which all ogrekind would be born, a being of pure appetite and primal hunger given flesh and purpose. His singular duty was absolute: stand eternal at the terminus of the River Styx and consume those who refused to labor in the construction of the great pyramid city, a role he embraced with such savage joy that his work became indistinguishable from performance art, each meal a masterpiece upon the open flames of his grill. The dual scimitars hanging at his sides bear the glowing Hebrew letters of divine command, binding him to his master's will even as his chaotic nature strains against such constraints, the red glow pulsing like a second heartbeat with every act of violence. What perplexes scholars and philosophers alike is his inexplicable bond with Aleph, a weathered farmer whose knowledge of soil, rot, and regeneration somehow speaks to something ancient within הווארד Howard's soul, their friendship built upon an understanding of cycles both natural and profane. His grey skin, scarred and splattered with the evidence of countless meals, tells the story of an existence defined by hunger and labor, while the belt of skulls adorning his waist serves as both trophy and uniform. Beside him always walks a hound as loyal as he is mysterious, a perfect companion in this strange, violent existence at the world's threshold.

Strength

17, modifier 3

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

14, modifier 2

Intelligence

10, modifier 0

Wisdom

12, modifier 1

Charisma

8, modifier -1

Dual Scimitar Slash

Make two melee attacks with scimitars +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. Each attack deals 1d8+5 slashing damage.

Grill Master

Howard can prepare a meal that restores 2d8 hit points. This action takes 8 hours and can be done during a long rest.

Savage Culinary Artistry

Howard gets Advantage on d20 test rolls when he has utensils, regarding Cooking.

Savage Attacker

Roll weapon damage dice twice and choose either when attacking, once per round.

Styx's Relentless Endurance

Remain at 1 hit point instead of falling to a killing blow once per day. If slain, his body regenerates in 1-10 days, tearing its ways from damp soil back into being with no memory.

Barbarian Rage

Gain the above Resistances and add +2 damage to attacks and gain Advantage on strength checks. 2 uses a day. Activate with a bonus action. Regain 1 use with short rest.

strength

5

dexterity

2

constitution

4

intelligence

0

wisdom

1

charisma

-1

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing