Vedwin

Vedwin was born in the Thornwood Warren, a subterranean gnome settlement where his family served as ritualistic hunters and skin-workers for generations. As a young gnome, he grew disturbed by the disconnection between his people and the natural world above, eventually abandoning the warren's rigid customs to study the old druidic ways with a solitary badger-folk hermit in the forest canopy. Through years of meditation and communion with woodland creatures, Vedwin developed a profound respect for the cycle of life and death, learning to craft his garments from rabbit pelts and coal-stained linens as a reminder that every material comes from sacrifice and must be honored. His most prized possession is a gnarled club staff, carved from a lightning-struck oak and inlaid with veins of anthracite coal, which channels his connection to both earth and sky. The thin dreadlocks woven through his beard contain bone charms and feathers gifted by animals he's aided, each one a testament to his commitment to maintaining the balance between civilization and wilderness. Now Vedwin wanders the borderlands between gnome settlements and wild territories, using his unique heritage and druidic power to mediate disputes and protect those caught between two worlds, driven by an unwavering moral code to prevent exploitation of nature by either kind.

Strength

12, modifier 1

Dexterity

14, modifier 2

Constitution

16, modifier 3

Intelligence

16, modifier 3

Wisdom

18, modifier 4

Charisma

10, modifier 0

Nature's Wrath

Vedwin channels the fury of nature, dealing 3d8 damage (Nature) to a target within 60 ft. on a hit.

Druidic Transformation

As a bonus action, Vedwin can transform into a beast he has seen before, gaining its abilities for 1 hour.

Spirit of the Forest

Summons woodland spirits to aid in battle, granting allies within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC for 1 minute.

Healing Touch

Heals a target for 2d8 + Wisdom modifier hit points. Can be used 3 times per long rest.

Nature's Guardian

Vedwin has advantage on saving throws against being poisoned and resistant to poison damage.

Animal Empathy

Vedwin can communicate with animals and has advantage on Animal Handling checks.

strength

1

dexterity

2

constitution

3

intelligence

3

wisdom

4

charisma

0

Poison