Marus

Marus was born during the Twilight Collapse, a catastrophic period when his kind were hunted to the brink of oblivion by those who feared their strength and intelligence; his mother, the last of the old queens, placed him in the stone cradle of the Cavarian Stronghold with a whispered prayer that he might be the one to rebuild what was lost. Raised among the crumbling archives of his ancestors, Marus learned the ancient songs that bound his people together and studied the tactical knowledge inscribed on cavern walls—lessons from wars fought in ages past when his race numbered in the hundreds of thousands. When he came of age, the dwindling survivors looked to him not as a savior, but as a shepherd, for the weight of revival fell upon his broad shoulders as he took command of the stronghold's governance. He has devoted himself to the paradoxical task of preserving his people's legacy while carefully expanding their bloodline, knowing that isolation meant death but that careless expansion risked losing their identity entirely. Though Marus rarely ventures beyond the mountain walls where his kind make their home, his name has become synonymous with unwavering resolve, and the few hundred Cavarians who remain would follow him into the deepest darkness, bound by blood-oaths and the desperate hope that his leadership might one day restore their kind to their former glory. Every decision he makes, from rationing resources to training warriors, is calculated with the understanding that a single misstep could extinguish his entire civilization forever.

Strength

20, modifier 5

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Cavarian Charge

Make a melee attack with a greatclub (1d12 + 5 bludgeoning damage) and push the target 10 ft.

Ancient War Cry

Allies within 30 ft. gain advantage on their next attack roll. Can be used once per short rest.

Guardian's Shield

As a reaction, reduce damage taken by an ally within 10 ft. by 1d10 + 5.

Tactical Insight

Choose one ally to gain a bonus action to move or attack. Can be used once per long rest.

Cavarian Resilience

Advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.

Legacy of the Ancients

Once per long rest, can reroll a failed saving throw.

strength

9

dexterity

6

constitution

9

wisdom

8

Bludgeoning

Piercing

Slashing from non-magical attacks