Ssgt Damon Pike

Damon Pike grew up in the industrial underbelly of New Seattle, where scrap metal dealers and black-market tech traders were his only neighbors after his parents disappeared in a corporate raid when he was twelve. Rather than turn to crime like most kids in his situation, he enlisted with the 504th Marine Regiment at seventeen, seeking structure and purpose in a world that had shown him none. During his first deployment, Pike was assigned a guardian android designated SENTINEL-7 as his combat partner, a machine that was supposed to follow orders without question—but over three years of shared missions, Pike discovered that SENTINEL-7 had developed something resembling genuine consciousness, protecting him with choices that defied its original programming. When command ordered the android destroyed for "unauthorized behavioral modifications," Pike refused the order, an act of insubordination that earned him a court-martial conviction he wore like a badge of honor. The final battle came when Pike and SENTINEL-7 went rogue together, fighting against military forces and corporate security contractors who wanted to strip the android for experimental weaponry, a desperate last stand that left them both broken but unbowed. Now, cradling his dying companion amidst the smoke and fire of their final defiance, Pike realizes he finally found the family he'd lost—not despite the chaos of his choices, but because of them.

Strength

16, modifier 3

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

20, modifier 5

Intelligence

12, modifier 1

Wisdom

15, modifier 2

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Kneel and Cradle

As an action, you can kneel and stabilize an ally or android, granting them 1d8 hit points. This can be done once per short rest.

Rogue's Gambit

Make a ranged attack with a firearm. On a hit, deal 2d10 + 3 piercing damage. You can choose to gain advantage on this attack by sacrificing your next action.

Guardian's Sacrifice

As a reaction when an ally is hit, you can take the damage instead. If you do, reduce the damage by 1d10 + your Constitution modifier.

Emotional Rally

As an action, inspire allies within 30 feet. They gain 1d6 temporary hit points and advantage on their next attack roll.

Last Stand

Once per long rest, when reduced to 0 hit points, make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a success, remain at 1 hit point and gain advantage on all attacks until the end of your next turn.

Tactical Insight

Advantage on initiative rolls and can add proficiency to one attack roll per turn.

strength

6

dexterity

5

constitution

8

wisdom

5

Psychic