Sir Gawain

Sir Gawain was born under a blood-red comet that seers claimed marked him as either Camelot's greatest defender or its most dangerous deceiver, a prophecy that haunted his mother and drove King Arthur to raise him with extraordinary scrutiny and affection. Orphaned at seven when his father fell in distant wars, young Gawain was adopted into the heart of Camelot itself, where every meal was a lesson in grace, every sparring session a test of worthiness, and every glance from the Round Table's assembled legends a measurement of his soul. He grew to understand that his name was not merely his own but a mirror held up by the entire kingdom—a reflection that could shatter if he revealed even the smallest crack in his armor of virtue. This desperate hunger to remain worthy, to never disappoint the uncle who saved him or the aunt who showed him maternal warmth, became the invisible chains binding his truest self; he learned early that admitting fear was betrayal, that asking for help was weakness, and that the noble lie was sometimes kinder than the brutal truth. Yet beneath the polished knight lies a man terrified not of death itself, but of discovering that when death finally comes calling, he might choose survival over honor—and that the world, and he himself, would never forgive such a choice. It is this secret dread that makes Sir Gawain both the kingdom's most trusted protector and its most fragile hero, forever caught between the knight everyone believes him to be and the man he desperately hopes he truly is.

Strength

18, modifier 4

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

16, modifier 3

Charisma

15, modifier 2

Noble Strike

Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d8 + 4 slashing damage.

Shield of Virtue

As a reaction, Gawain can grant an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC until the start of his next turn.

Courageous Challenge

Gawain can challenge an enemy, imposing disadvantage on their next attack roll. This can be used once per short rest.

Diplomatic Insight

Gawain can make a Wisdom (Insight) check against a DC of 15 to discern a creature's intentions. On success, he learns if they are lying.

Stubborn Resolve

Once per long rest, Gawain can reroll a failed saving throw. He must take the new result.

Compassionate Aid

As an action, Gawain can heal an ally within 30 ft. for 3d8 + 5 hit points, but he takes 1d8 psychic damage.

Reputation of Honor

Gawain has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.

strength

7

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

6