Character
Shady Joe
Created by DarkMontaeShady Joe's path to becoming the enigmatic figure he is today was a winding one, paved with both triumph and tribulation. Born into a life of poverty, he honed his natural talents for sleight of hand and quick thinking, using them to survive on the unforgiving streets of Elkslawn. Yet, beneath his cunning exterior, Joe harbored a deep sense of compassion, using his ill-gotten gains to support his fellow citizens, ensuring they had the resources they needed to thrive. By day, he cultivated a respectable persona as a charismatic merchant, his stall a hub of activity and commerce. But by night, he donned the guise of a highwayman, relieving the wealthy of their excess to supplement his wares. Though his methods were unorthodox, Joe's moral compass never wavered – he refused to prey upon the innocent, his conscience a constant companion. This delicate balance of light and shadow, of service and subterfuge, has made Shady Joe an essential, if enigmatic, fixture in the lives of Elkslawn's citizens, a man whose true nature remains a closely guarded secret.
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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 15 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.
- Creation type
- Character
- Shared by
- DarkMontae
- Connected worlds
- 1
- Detail fields
- 15
- Profile sections
- 6
- Artwork images
- 1
Details
- Type
- Humanoid
- Race
- Human
- Class
- Rogue
- Gender
- male
- Alignment
- Chaotic Good
- Faction
- Highwaymen
- Size
- Medium
- Armor class
- 15
- Hit points
- 75
- Speed
- 30
- Challenge
- 5
- Experience
- 1800
- Languages
- Common, Thieves' Cant
- Senses
- Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
- Skills
- Deception, Sleight of Hand, Persuasion, Stealth
Biography
Shady Joe's path to becoming the enigmatic figure he is today was a winding one, paved with both triumph and tribulation. Born into a life of poverty, he honed his natural talents for sleight of hand and quick thinking, using them to survive on the unforgiving streets of Elkslawn. Yet, beneath his cunning exterior, Joe harbored a deep sense of compassion, using his ill-gotten gains to support his fellow citizens, ensuring they had the resources they needed to thrive. By day, he cultivated a respectable persona as a charismatic merchant, his stall a hub of activity and commerce. But by night, he donned the guise of a highwayman, relieving the wealthy of their excess to supplement his wares. Though his methods were unorthodox, Joe's moral compass never wavered – he refused to prey upon the innocent, his conscience a constant companion. This delicate balance of light and shadow, of service and subterfuge, has made Shady Joe an essential, if enigmatic, fixture in the lives of Elkslawn's citizens, a man whose true nature remains a closely guarded secret.
Attributes
Strength
10, modifier 0
Dexterity
18, modifier 4
Constitution
16, modifier 3
Intelligence
14, modifier 2
Wisdom
12, modifier 1
Charisma
20, modifier 5
Actions
Quick Pickpocket
Make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check against a target's passive perception. On success, steal an item worth up to 50 gold.
Charming Bargain
As an action, force a target to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or be charmed for 1 minute, unable to attack Joe.
Shadowy Escape
Once per encounter, Joe can use a bonus action to become invisible until the start of his next turn.
Counterfeit Goods
Joe can create a fake item. If inspected, the target must succeed on an Intelligence (Investigation) check (DC 15) to discern it.
Abilities
Master of Deception
Shady Joe has advantage on Deception checks and can mimic voices.
Quick Fingers
Once per turn, Joe can attempt to steal a small object as a bonus action.
Saving throws
Strength
0
Dexterity
7
Intelligence
2
Wisdom
1
Constitution
3
Charisma
5
Damage resistances
Poison
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