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Strongheart

Medium Humanoid (human, paladin), Lawful Good

Armor Class 20 (plate armor, shield)
Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15
+2
DEX
12
+1
CON
13
+1
INT
12
+1
WIS
13
+1
CHA
17
+3
Saving Throws WIS +3, CHA +5
Skills Insight +3, Persuasion +5
Condition Immunities Frightened
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Traits

Special Equipment. Strongheart wields Steel, a sentient, lawful good longsword (see appendix A).

Spellcasting

Spellcasting. Strongheart casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13):

1/day each: lesser restoration, remove curse, zone of truth

3/day each: command, detect evil and good, protection from evil and good

Actions

Multiattack. Strongheart makes three Steel attacks.

Steel. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4) slashing damage when used with two hands. Once on each of his turns, Strongheart can also cause the blade to gleam with holy light. If he does so, the target is blinded until the start of Strongheart's next turn.

Revivify (Recharges at the Next Dawn). While holding Steel, Strongheart casts revivify.

Reactions

Protect Another. When a creature Strongheart can see attacks another creature that is within 5 feet of him, Strongheart can use his reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll, provided he is carrying a shield.

Lore

Strongheart is a fearless seeker of justice, risking his life to ensure that good triumphs over evil. He is thoughtful, kind, and seldom rash, yet never hesitant to punish those who spit in the face of law and order.