Sir-Palamedes

Palamedes the Saracen
Medium humanoid (human), lawful neutral
Armor Class 19 (plate, shield) - Hit Points 264 (31d8+124) - 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 17 (18,000 XP)

Traits

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Palamedes the Saracen fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Questing Hunter. Palamedes the Saracen adds his proficiency bonus to initiative rolls and cannot be surprised while conscious.

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

Actions

Multiattack. Palamedes the Saracen 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.

Hunter's Reversal (Recharge 5-6). Palamedes the Saracen moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks and makes one weapon attack. On a hit, the target takes an extra 17 radiant, psychic, or force damage, chosen to fit the scene.

Reactions

Parry. Palamedes the Saracen 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

Palamedes the Saracen 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. Palamedes the Saracen regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

• Attack. Palamedes the Saracen makes one weapon attack.

• Move. Palamedes the Saracen moves up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Description

Palamedes brings foreign discipline to Camelot and hunts the Questing Beast with tireless focus. His faith and honor need no court approval.

Personality

He speaks with restraint and notices slights. Rivalry sharpens him, but obsession can lead him past rest.

Common Combat Tactics

• Marks one enemy and follows it through cover.
• Uses Hunter's Reversal against charging monsters.
• Saves burst damage for marked targets under half hit points.