Sir-Gawain

Gawain of Orkney
Medium humanoid (human), chaotic good
Armor Class 20 (plate, shield) - Hit Points 281 (33d8+132) - Speed 40 ft.

Saving Throws Str +12, Con +10, Wis +9, Cha +10
Skills Athletics +12, History +9, Insight +9, Persuasion +10
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses passive Perception 19
Languages Common
Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)

Traits

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Gawain of Orkney fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Solar Champion. Gawain of Orkney adds his proficiency bonus to initiative rolls and cannot be surprised while conscious.

Knightly Bearing. Allies within 10 feet of Gawain of Orkney have advantage on saving throws against being frightened while he is not incapacitated.

Actions

Multiattack. Gawain of Orkney makes 3 melee attacks.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d8+9) slashing damage.

Lance or Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (1d12+11) piercing damage.

Bright Cleave (Recharge 5-6). Gawain of Orkney moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks and makes one weapon attack. On a hit, the target takes an extra 18 radiant, psychic, or force damage, chosen to fit the scene.

Reactions

Parry. Gawain of Orkney adds +6 to his AC against one melee attack that would hit him. He must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Legendary Actions

Gawain of Orkney can take 2 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Gawain of Orkney regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

• Attack. Gawain of Orkney makes one weapon attack.

• Move. Gawain of Orkney moves up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Description

Gawain fights with the strength of noon and the temper of a younger son. His courage can save a battlefield or start one.

Personality

He laughs before danger and bristles at insults. He forgives fast unless someone shames his kin.

Common Combat Tactics

• Presses attacks while Solar Champion keeps him ahead in initiative.
• Uses Bright Cleave against groups.
• Draws enemies away from weaker allies by making himself the loudest threat.