Seth Wilcox

Seth Wilcox was once a devoted family man working as a combat instructor, until the virus transformed his world into a nightmare—his young daughter Gabriella succumbed to cancer mere weeks before the dead began rising, a cruelty that shattered his marriage when his wife abandoned him in the chaos, unable to bear the weight of their shared grief. Forged in the fires of loss and desperation, he taught himself to navigate the post-collapse world with a lethal combination of martial prowess and unconventional problem-solving, earning respect from every faction through his reliability rather than his allegiances. His paranoia runs deep as the scars he bears, a rational response to a world where trust is currency and betrayal is often fatal, yet he remains fiercely loyal to those few who've proven themselves—a contradiction that defines him. Carrying twin Desert Eagles named after the two women who shaped his life, one representing the daughter he lost and the other the mother who raised him, Seth moves through the ruins as a phantom, skilled with blade and bullet alike, always dressed in practical grays and blacks that blend seamlessly with the ash-covered landscape. His Leo tattoo on his neck serves as a constant reminder of his pride and courage, while two other marks chronicle his journey through hell, each one a testament to survival. Though he refuses to bind himself to any group's banner, Seth has become an invaluable resource to the various communities scattered across the wastelands, solving impossible problems through lateral thinking and sheer force when required. He is a man unmade and remade by tragedy, neither hero nor villain, but something far more dangerous—a survivor who has learned that in a world of monsters, sometimes the most monstrous thing is simply refusing to break.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

18, modifier 4

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

14, modifier 2

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

12, modifier 1

Katana Slash

Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage.

Dual Desert Eagles

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 4 piercing damage.

Unconventional Tactics

Seth can use his action to devise a plan, granting allies advantage on their next attack roll.

Paranoid Dodge

As a reaction, Seth can impose disadvantage on an attack against him, but he cannot attack until his next turn.

Combat Instructor

Seth can grant an ally within 30 ft. a bonus action to make one weapon attack.

Survivor's Instinct

Seth has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and initiative rolls.

strength

6

dexterity

7

constitution

8

intelligence

5