"Everyone in town knows ol' Patch- the grumpy, irascible old knight that stomps up and down the battlements and literally barks at strangers walking up the road. But he's a good old fella, he looks after the kids and keeps our town safe. Dog? I mean... yes, but he's definitely not 'just' a dog."
Ol' Patch, or as he prefers, "Patchington Biscuits Esquire", is a curious sort. No-one knows if he's a dog that was cursed to have a man's body or man cursed with a dog's head, or something else altogether. He's been the guardian of the town for.... oh, I know my grandfather mentioned he was around when he was a boy, so it must have been a while... Ol' Patch is a dedicated protector, and although the town has its own guards, Ol' Patch is given some kind of special status. He insists that he must be first to meet strangers through the gate, and 'check them over'. His voice is deep and gravelly, and his build is almost hulking- he is about half-orc size. He very rarely bites anyone, and feels quite ashamed if he does. But he usually feels like they deserved it. Statistics: Patchington Biscuits Esquire Medium humanoid (dog-man?), Lawful Neutral Armour Class 18 (full plate) Hit Points 71 (10d8+30) Speed: 25ft. Str 18 (+4); Dex 11 (+0); Con 17 (+3); Int 11 (+0); Wis 11 (+0); Cha 15 (+2) Saving Throws Con +5, Wis +2 Skills Insight +2, Intimidate +4 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 4 Keen Hearing and Smell. Ol' Patch has advantage on Wisdom (Insight or Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell. Actions Multiattack. Ol' Patch makes two melee attacks. Longsword. Melee weapon attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10+4) slashing damage. Bite. Melee weapon attack: +6 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) piercing damage. Formidable Howl (Recharges after a Short or Long rest). Ol' Patch lets out a baying howl that chills the souls of enemies. This functions as a Fear spell (Wisdom saving throw DC 12). How you can use Ol' Patch in your game: - Seeing a gigantic, baying dog barking over the battlements of a town might seem novel at first to player characters new to the area, but later having that same dog, armoured and carying a sword, insist on messily sniffing youbefore you're allowed to proced through the market is much more odd. Ol' Patch rarely meets anyone he intensely diagrees with, but he is a good judge of character and despises anyone who would harm his town. - If the town is threatened, Ol' Patch is a stalwart defender on the walls and at the gates. He respects any outsider who is wiling to assist him, and can promise some kind of reward from the town's council. - If Ol' Patch is taken ill for some reason, the town might seek out those who have fought at his side before to help him. This team of veterans will have to help heal their animalistic friend. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 5 June 2020. Comments are closed.
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