Adventurer’s Dossier
The useful stuff, at a glance. Confirmed details are shown normally; proposed additions are labelled as placeholders.
Combat & Abilities
More D&D mechanics, less generic biography. This area can grow as Carlin levels up.
Battle Master’s Toolkit
- Action SurgeAn extra action when a fight demands everything.
- Second WindA fighter’s reserve of stamina and recovery.
- Combat SuperiorityBattle Master manoeuvres powered by superiority dice. Confirm choices
- Surprise Attack · Long-LimbedBugbear traits already listed on this page.
At the Table Fill in later
| Mechanic | Carlin’s value |
|---|---|
| Initiative bonus | Confirm |
| Halberd attack bonus | Confirm |
| Halberd damage | Confirm |
| Superiority dice / save DC | Confirm |
| Selected manoeuvres | Confirm |
| Favourite tactical move | Player quote / example |
Campaign Chronicle
A living record of the story: discoveries, decisions, battles and memorable dice rolls.
The Iron Howl
A brutal mercenary past and a decision to become something more than a weapon.
The Forest Grave
A chance meeting with Lysandra becomes an enduring partnership.
Into Cynidicea
The party descends beneath the ancient ziggurat. Add session recap
Session Ledger Prototype
| Encounter | Notable moment |
|---|---|
| Giant Lizard | Critical halberd strike |
| Rust Monster | Decisive javelin throw |
| Arena Bear | Stood his ground |
| Next session | Awaiting adventures… |
Party Connections
- LysandraMet at a forest grave; a bond forged in quiet compassion.
- The Jade SparrowA promise and an emblem of what Carlin chooses to protect.
- Other companionsPlaceholder Add one meaningful relationship or shared moment per party member.
Character Overview
Carlin is a towering bugbear fighter who carries his strength with restraint. He speaks little, watches everything, and moves with the quiet precision of someone who has spent years learning exactly how dangerous he can be.
His chain mail is worn smooth from long travel, his halberd balanced with a veteran’s familiarity, and his amber eyes shift between warmth and something far more predatory.
The Jade Sparrow
Around his neck hangs a small jade sparrow — the only thing he owns that isn’t meant for war. He touches it often, though never explains why.
Some assume it’s sentimental. To Carlin it's his identity and a promise he made in the snow. He wears it to remind him what his strength is for.
The Iron Howl
Raised in a war camp - a chain-gang of goblins, bugbears and hobgoblins, he was forced to fight for a mercenary company known as the Iron Howl. He learned that mercy was weakness and weakness got you killed. Carlin rarely speaks of what happened there. It’s clear that something changed him in ways he doesn’t quite understand. Some orders should not be followed.
Whatever he left behind shaped him into a man who chooses silence over rage and purpose over instinct.
The Forest Grave
Carlin met Lysandra in a forest clearing, kneeling beside a fresh grave. She helped him finish the burial without asking for anything in return.
He didn’t expect to walk with her afterward, but he did — and he hasn’t left her side since.
The Road Ahead
He doesn’t know why the sparrow pendant seems to matter more now than ever. He doesn’t know why Lysandra’s presence feels familiar in ways he can’t explain. He doesn’t know what waits ahead on the road they’ve stepped onto.
He only knows this:
He failed once. He won’t fail again.
Skills & Expertise
Known traits and proficiencies from the existing page.
- Surprise Attack
- Heavy Armour
- Long-Limbed
- Intimidation
- Stealth
- Survival
- Halberd Mastery
- Athletics
Critical Hits & Killing Blows
Within the arena, Carlin meets a charging bear with steel and stubborn resolve. Outmatched in size but not determination, he readies his halberd.
Carlin seized his moment as the giant lizard lunged, driving his halberd straight through the creature's open maw in a devastating strike.
With the Rust Monster closing in, Carlin commits to a desperate throw. The javelin flies true, striking with enough force to bring down the threat