Character Creation

The halfling currently known as Ybus Embershard was once an independent merchant-sailor plying the trade routes, looking for and acquiring valuable resources for generous distribution amongst coastal cities and port towns. At least, that's what looked good on paper; most reasonable folk would describe Embershard and the crew he rode with more accurately as pirates. Ybus wasn't the strongest nor the best swordsman in the crew, but he had a sharp mind and a keen eye. This earned him a position as a "Sea Artist;" the one responsible for reading charts and using navigational tools, understood the ocean and weather patterns (Nature). He also had a nose for hidden places and appraising which of their plunder would earn the most reward (Investigation).

Ybus' tenure on the seas came to an abrupt end when a rival crew ambushed his and gave no quarter. The halfling pirate suffered a scimitar through his lung and fell amidst the burning timbers of his ship. Drowned in blood and fire, delirious from pain, Ybus recalled the writings of a mad wizard from a plunder long ago. For whatever reason long forgotten, Ybus recited those words and summoned a devil from the layer of Avernus. A pact was struck, though Ybus would not remember the terms, that the halfling might live to one day exact his revenge.

Ybus washed ashore, addle-brained and rambling about winged hellfire. He retained some cognitive capabilities, enough to find minor work, but he rarely found himself in any one place for very long, often residing in town and city jails for reckless and chaotic behavior and overall drunkenness until getting kicked out to bother someone else.

In and out of jail since a young age, one might think his home on the outside is his second home and the cells are his first. He was an occupant so frequently the guards kept a cell reserved—if possible—just for him, often times he'd get to pick up what he was doing when he was released the last time. Despite the darkness that followed him around, he had one bright solitary light; a half-elf girl that gave her heart to him no matter the bad looks they received.

No matter how hard she tried to convince him to stop crime, he always fell back into it, it was ingrained in him, his only strong suit.
Her prayers where answered one day, however, in the form of purpose; a military recruiter scouting the town, looked in the jails for able and disposable bodies—Rydler was of course found in his usual cell. He was offered to be let out for a bit of service. With nothing better to do, he accepted.

Everything was going pretty good for awhile, he used what he learned to help and he was useful for once. Thing turned as the darkness returned to follow him once again when he was arrested. He smiled as he was cuffed, thinking I've been through this before. His love showed up to his sentencing, a warm sight, in a cold room. This wasn't normal, he usually got small time for small crimes; his world was flipped at the time he was given for something he didn't do, getting sent to a jail unfamiliar. His light was extinguished when his love walked to him in tears, hugging him a final time "You'll never change." she sobbed, placing a departing gift in his cuffed hands—a necklace with the symbol of Lathander.

Urban Septime, a Cysegrian, grew up in Cadarnle as the son of a caravan teamster. His mother died when he was very young. Following in the footsteps of his father, Urban became a member of the Tullus House, a merchant company quite notorious for its vast reach managing ground and waterway transportation throughout Cysegr and beyond. In truth, Tullus House has long been a racketeering operation. Urban, like his father before him, was an enforcer for this group of gangsters.

During his days of crime, Urban was exceptionally cruel and violent, delivering merciless punishment on any of Tullus’ opponents, competitors, or supporters who failed to pay an exorbitant fealty tax. During a year-long gang war against a rival teamster group known as Basile Grain Carriers, Urban killed men in the name of Tullus House. His fury and brutality earned him the street name of Krodha, a reference to an ancient Avrunahan demon of wrath. During this gang war fought in the cities and on the roads, Urban’s father Albus was also killed.

His father’s death was an unexpectedly severe blow to Urban. Disillusioned with the endless life of violence and revenge, Urban began to listen to the teachings of a Heliosan priest named Bachusan. After a series of personal talks with the wise speaker, Urban chose to turn away from his depraved life and commit to the traditions of his valiant ancestors. He took on the religion of Helios, the Sun Titan, Lord of the Sky. It was a religion that Urban had always paid lip service to, but now he swore to embrace it as a true guide to his life. After spending nearly a year in ritual and rehabilitation, Urban was accepted into an inner order of devotees and began a training regiment to become a priest.

During his training, Urban found himself under stress of what he saw as the hypocrisy and corruption of much of the Heliosan clergy. His aged mentor and inspiration Bachusan died while Urban was studying for ordainment. A crooked High Priest named Avilius became Urban’s ultimate superior. Urban gradually discovered that Avilius was a liar, grifter, and derelict. Urban came at odds against his superior and fell out of favor in the order.

One night, Urban discovered that Avilius was a child molester. Reacting immediately, Urban attacked Avilius, beat him severely with a bronze candelabrum, and would have strangled him to death had it not been for the intervention of a team of acolytes who ran to the High Priest’s aid.

Urban was not only excommunicated from the Heliosan Order, but also was imprisoned in the Chain Citadel in Cadarnle. He endured three years of incarceration until he was released for agreeing to enlist in the Cysegrian Legions. Urban was posted to the Q'sulth and assigned to a special military unit assigned to dangerous missions and undesirable mission engaging with the nearby mountain tribes.

In the challenging combat and hardship, Urban fought alongside many exceptional men completing dangerous commando and clandestine missions. Urban formed strong bonds with the other legionnaires. At the end of the war, he and some of his closest comrades-in-arms were framed for a crime that they did not commit. Urban found himself imprisoned again, this time at an underground security stockade in Port Llif.

But this time, Urban was not without capable friends. And this time, none of them intended to stay.

Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide and protect the living. When a barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.

Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate their ancestors’ deeds. These tattoos tell sagas of victories against terrible monsters and other fearsome rivals.

Some deities inspire their followers to pitch themselves into a ferocious battle fury. These barbarians are zealots — warriors who channel their rage into powerful displays of divine power.

A variety of gods across the worlds of D&D inspire their followers to embrace this path. Tempus from the Forgotten Realms and Hextor and Erythnul of Greyhawk are all prime examples. In general, the gods who inspire zealots are deities of combat, destruction, and violence. Not all are evil, but few are good.

Acheron is an eternal battlefield of endless conflict. It is a plane of law where conformity takes precedence over any thoughts of good. Unending battles take place across the entire plane between huge armies, with no chance of victory or cease-fire. Each layer of the plane consists of a huge number of iron cubes of varying size, from continent-sized to small islands;[4] not all of these are actually cube-shaped, but they are generally called cubes nonetheless.[4] The cubes float in an air-filled, infinite space,[4] occasionally colliding with each other.[5]

Every cube face is habitable, with gravity always being directed towards the cube's center;[4] furthermore, the cubes are filled with caverns and tunnels.[5]

The light on Acheron varies between that similar to bright moonlight to that of a dark and cloudy day. The sound of battle resonates around the plane and can always be heard in the distance.

Baracus Stats[/url]"]Race: Half Orc
Class: 2-Barbarian, 4-Monk (Way of the Open Hand)
Background: Soldier
Stats: Str: 18 (+4) Dex: 17 (+3) Con: 18 (+4) Wis: 16 (+3) Int: 10 (+0) Cha: 12 (+1)

AC: 17
Hit Points: 75/75
Temp HP: --
Initiative: +3
Speed: 40
Passive Perception: 13
Rage: 2/2
Ki: 4/4
Hit Dice: 4D8, 2D12
Conditions: none
Encumbrance: Negligible
Inspiration: Yes

Skill Proficiencies: animal handling, athletics, intimidation, survival
Saving Throws: Str, Con
Weapons & Tools: Simple weapons, light & medium armour, shields, vehicles (land)

Javelins: 10/10

Ybus's Stats[/url]"]Armor Class 12 (Leather)
Hit Points 33/33 (6/6d8)
Speed 25 ft., swim 25 ft.
STR 14 (+2); DEX 12 (+1); CON 11 (+0); INT 14 (+2); WIS 14 (+2); CHA 17 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +6
Skills Athletics +5, Investigation +5, Nature +5, Perception +5
Damage Resistances poison, radiant
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Halfling
Armor Proficiencies Light armor
Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons
Tool Proficiencies Navigator's tools, vehicles (water)
Heart of the Ocean Ybus can breathe underwater and gains a swimming speed equal to his walking speed.
Lucky Can reroll a 1 on an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw.
Brave Advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Eldritch Invocation, Aspect of the Moon No longer need sleep; can't be forced to sleep; long rest can be 8 hours of light activity.
Eldritch Invocation, Book of Ancient Secrets Cast Warlock spells as rituals if it has the Ritual tag.
Eldritch Invocation, Mask of Many Faces Cast Disguise Self at will.

Spellcasting Ybus is a 6th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He knows the following warlock spells:
-- Cantrips (at will) Create Bonfire, Eldritch Blast, Friends, Frostbite, Light, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Prestidigitation, Sacred Flame, Spare the Dying
-- 1st level (at will) Disguise Self
-- 3rd level (2/2 slots) Comprehend Languages*, Counterspell, Cure Wounds, Flaming Sphere, Fly, Guiding Bolt, Invisibility, Lesser Restoration, Unseen Servant*
-- Magic Initiate (1/1 long rest) Comprehend Languages*
-- Python Batok (1/1 dawn) Shield
-- Rituals Alarm*, Comprehend Languages*, Unseen Servant*, Water Breathing*

Actions
-- Belaying Pin (Club) Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4+2 bludgeoning damage.
-- Handaxe Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. and range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.
-- Dagger (2) Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. and range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4+2 piercing damage.

Bonus Actions
-- Healing Light 7/7d6 long rest; heal creature within 60 ft for max 3d6 HP.

Conditions None