King Cletus The Thirty-Third

King Cletus The Thirty-Third was born the runt of thirty-two prior Cletuses, each more forgettable than the last, and he was determined to be remembered for something other than his name. While his ancestors ruled from dusty thrones in crumbling stone halls, young Cletus discovered that true power came from understanding the common folk—he spent his youth in the hollers and ridge-lands, learning which families needed grain, whose livestock required saving, and how a shared bottle of whiskey could settle disputes better than any royal decree. When the old throne literally collapsed during his coronation (a moment he still laughs about), he declared the Appalachian Kingdom would have a new kind of ruler, one who didn't hide behind castle walls but instead governed from the seat of a John Deere, traveling the mountain roads to hear his people's troubles firsthand. His shotgun became less a symbol of tyranny and more a tool of practicality—for hunting game to feed the hungry and for settling the occasional stubborn argument with buckshot when words failed. The beer in his perpetually-present hand wasn't a sign of weakness but rather an olive branch, an invitation for anyone to sit beside him and speak their mind as equals. Over decades of genuine care for his kingdom's welfare, his belly grew rounder and his laugh louder, but so did the prosperity and loyalty of every soul under his rule, making him the most beloved monarch in three generations.

Strength

16, modifier +3

Dexterity

12, modifier +1

Constitution

20, modifier +5

Intelligence

14, modifier +2

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

16, modifier +3

Shotgun Blast

Make a ranged attack with a shotgun. On a hit, deal 3d8 piercing damage. Range 30/90 ft.

Beer-Fueled Rally

Allies within 30 ft. gain 1d4 temporary hit points and advantage on their next attack roll.

Tractor Charge

Move up to 30 ft. in a straight line, dealing 2d6 bludgeoning damage to any creature in the path.

Whiskey Wisdom

Spend an action to grant an ally advantage on their next skill check or saving throw.

Benevolent Ruler

All allies within 30 feet gain advantage on saving throws against fear.

Common Folk's Friend

Gains insight into the needs of the common folk, granting advantage on persuasion checks.

strength

+6

dexterity

+1

constitution

+8

wisdom

+7

charisma

+6

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing