Sir-Tristan

Tristan of Lyonesse
Medium humanoid (human), chaotic good
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 Tristan of Lyonesse fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Minstrel Duelist. Tristan of Lyonesse adds his proficiency bonus to initiative rolls and cannot be surprised while conscious.

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

Actions

Multiattack. Tristan of Lyonesse 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.

Lamenting Feint (Recharge 5-6). Tristan of Lyonesse 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. Tristan of Lyonesse 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

Tristan of Lyonesse 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. Tristan of Lyonesse regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

• Attack. Tristan of Lyonesse makes one weapon attack.

• Move. Tristan of Lyonesse moves up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Description

Tristan joins courtly grace to hunter's patience. His blade and bow both carry the grief of Lyonesse.

Personality

He masks pain with song and courtesy. He gives loyalty once, then pays for it.

Common Combat Tactics

• Starts at range with spear throws, then closes when a foe is bloodied.
• Uses Lamenting Feint to bait reactions.
• Breaks line of sight after each ranged exchange when terrain allows.