Marcus Jefferson

Marcus Jefferson grew up in the rust-belt industrial towns of the Midwest, where his father worked demolition and his mother volunteered at a community center teaching kids music. He inherited his father's aptitude for understanding structural integrity and explosive force, but his mother's compassion shaped his soul—he enlisted with the Ragnarok fleet not for glory, but to protect the innocent lives in the colonies they defended. During his first deployment, Marcus earned his reputation as a demolition expert by single-handedly dismantling a hostile mining operation's defensive fortifications, his massive frame and steady hands making him invaluable during the most dangerous ordinance disposal missions. Yet those who served alongside him remember him equally for sitting with terrified refugee children, teaching them card tricks to distract from the sounds of battle overhead, and for spending his shore leave building prosthetics for wounded crew members in the ship's medical bay. The duality of Marcus—a man who could level mountains with calculated precision yet shed tears at a fellow soldier's funeral—made him a paradox that confused many but inspired loyalty in those who truly knew him. On the Ragnarok, he became not just the most capable explosive specialist in the fleet, but also the unofficial counselor to those struggling with the weight of war. His fellow soldiers understood that beneath the powerful exterior lay someone who believed that saving lives was just as important as taking the enemy's, and that true strength meant carrying both destruction and kindness in equal measure.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

16, modifier 3

Demolition Charge

Marcus sets an explosive charge, dealing 4d10 damage in a 20 ft. radius. DC 15 Dex save for half damage.

Precision Blast

Marcus targets a single enemy, dealing 3d12 damage with a ranged attack. DC 16 Dex save to avoid being knocked prone.

Inspiring Presence

As a bonus action, Marcus can grant an ally within 30 ft. an extra 1d8 to their next attack roll or saving throw.

Calm Amidst Chaos

Marcus can spend an action to grant all allies within 30 ft. advantage on their next saving throw against fear.

Explosive Expertise

Marcus has advantage on checks related to explosives and demolition.

Compassionate Protector

Allies within 10 feet gain +2 to saving throws against fear.

strength

8

dexterity

6

constitution

8

wisdom

7

Bludgeoning

Piercing