Jaxen Rynhart

Jaxen Rynhart was once a devout knight sworn to the Temple of the Eternal Light, his armor gleaming and his faith unshakeable, until the day he discovered his order had been systematically protecting corrupt nobility who preyed upon the poor in their jurisdictions. Rather than quietly accept this corruption, he tore off his ceremonial vestments and walked away from the only life he'd known, taking nothing but the scales from his armor as a bitter reminder of his naivety. For the past decade, he's wandered the borderlands as a self-appointed instrument of divine justice, his faith tempered by hard experience and cynicism, though never quite extinguished. The salt creeping into his hair marks each year he's spent hunting down the wicked—nobles, slavers, and false priests—pursuing a purer version of his oath than any institution would allow. His weathered face and perpetual smirk hide a profound weariness, the weight of knowing that for every villain he stops, ten more rise to take their place. Yet something in those brown eyes still gleams with conviction, suggesting that despite his disillusionment, Jaxen remains bound to a higher calling he can neither abandon nor fully trust. He fights not for glory or redemption anymore, but because someone must stand between the innocent and the darkness that festers in the hearts of the powerful.

Strength

18, modifier +4

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

15, modifier +2

Divine Smite

When Jaxen hits with a melee weapon attack, he can expend a spell slot to deal an extra 2d8 radiant damage.

Shield of Faith

As a bonus action, Jaxen can cast Shield of Faith, granting +2 AC for up to 10 minutes.

Vengeful Strike

Jaxen can make a melee weapon attack and, on a hit, deal an additional 3d6 damage to a creature that has harmed an ally this turn.

Cleansing Aura

As an action, Jaxen can create a 10-foot radius aura for 1 minute, granting allies advantage on saving throws against fear and charm effects.

Judgment of the Fallen

Jaxen can target one creature within 30 feet, forcing it to make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 4d10 radiant damage and be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Divine Resilience

Jaxen has advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Cynical Insight

Once per turn, Jaxen can add his Wisdom modifier to any attack roll.

strength

+7

dexterity

+5

constitution

+8

wisdom

+6

Radiant

Necrotic