Killian James Hook

Killian James Hook was once the naval academy's most promising officer, destined for admiralty and glory, until he discovered that the institution's honor was merely a façade concealing corruption and slavery sanctioned by the crown itself. Rather than submit to a system built on lies, he commandeered a swift vessel and assembled a crew of misfits and outcasts who valued loyalty over rank, becoming a phantom of the seas that struck with surgical precision and vanished like smoke. His right hand was claimed by Angelina Diana Teach, the unpredictable and dangerous daughter of the legendary Blackbeard, during a tempestuous affair that blurred the line between alliance and betrayal—a woman whose affections were as likely to manifest as a blade between his ribs as they were a passionate embrace. The hook he forged from cursed metal serves as both a reminder of his surrender to chaos and a weapon that has tasted the blood of a hundred foes who underestimated the scarred captain's cunning. Though his crew numbers fewer than his academy rivals command, each sailor aboard his swift ship would follow him into the abyss itself, bound not by duty but by the unshakeable faith that Killian alone understands what true freedom means. He has become a legend whispered in port taverns—a man who chose damnation over complicity, and found in that choice a purpose far greater than any naval commission could offer.

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

15, modifier +2

Charisma

17, modifier +3

Cutlass Slash

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 4 slashing damage.

Hook Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 + 4 piercing damage.

Pistol Shot

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit: 1d10 + 4 piercing damage.

Cunning Strike

Once per turn, when Killian hits with a melee attack, he can deal an extra 3d6 damage.

Smoke Bomb

As an action, create a cloud of smoke in a 20 ft. radius. Grants advantage on stealth checks for 1 minute.

Master of Deception

Advantage on deception checks and can mimic voices.

Cunning Action

Can take a bonus action to Dash, Disengage, or Hide.

strength

+5

dexterity

+7

constitution

+6

charisma

+6

Poison

Psychic