Dijkstra
Dijkstra is a broad, muscular half-orc with the presence of a wall rather than a man. Scarred knuckles, watchful eyes, and a heavy-set frame speak to a life built on physical confrontation and discipline. He carries practical gear, wears what works, and wastes nothing on ornament.
He is direct, controlled, and grounded. Dijkstra prefers action over debate and reliability over glory. He reads tension quickly, understands how crowds turn, and believes violence—if used—should be deliberate and decisive. He does not posture or threaten loudly; his stillness does that for him.
He trusts what he can measure: stance, leverage, impact. Magic is unreliable. Pressure is not.
When things fall apart, Dijkstra steps forward—not to be heroic, but because someone has to hold the line.
Personality
Traits
Direct and controlled
Disciplined and observant
Dependable under pressure
Reads tension quickly, especially in crowds
Prefers action over debate
Comfortable with physical confrontation
Intimidating without theatrics
Ideals:
Violence should be controlled and applied deliberately
Problems should be ended decisively when force is necessary
Reliability over glory
Function over reputation
Bonds:
Former city guard
Strong sense of duty tied to holding the line when others cannot
Committed to functioning when magic fails
Flaws:
Leans toward action over diplomacy
Relies heavily on physical solutions
Blunt and not inclined toward nuanced discussion
Carries professional disillusionment from his suspension
Relationships
Notes
Backstory, secrets, motivations, or how they connect to the world.
Dijkstra
Medium Humanoid (Half-Orc)
Armor Class
14 (Iron Chin)
Hit Points
28 (3d10 + 6)
Speed
30 ft.
Saving Throws
Str +6, Con +4
Skills
Athletics +6, Insight +3, Intimidation +6, Perception +3
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages
Common, Orc
Iron Chin.
While wearing Light or no armor and not wielding a Shield, AC equals 14.
Fisticuffs.
While unarmed or wielding only Pugilist weapons in Light or no armor without a Shield: make an Unarmed Strike as a Bonus Action; roll 1d8 for Unarmed Strike and Pugilist weapon damage; use Sap mastery on improvised weapons.
Heavy Hitter.
When hitting with an Unarmed Strike, can use both the Damage and either the Grapple or Shove option.
Moxie (2/Short Rest).
Pool of 2 Moxie Points that fuel Pugilist abilities. Regain all points after a Short or Long Rest.
Swagger Streak (1/Short Rest).
When failing a STR, DEX, CON, or CHA check, expend 1 Moxie Point to roll 1d8 and add it to the check, potentially turning it into a success.
Alert.
Add +2 to Initiative rolls. Immediately after rolling, can swap Initiative with one willing ally in the same combat.
Savage Attacks.
On a critical hit, roll one weapon die one additional time and add it to the extra damage.
Relentless Endurance (1/Long Rest).
When reduced to 0 HP but not killed outright, drop to 1 HP instead.
Actions
Unarmed Strike.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8+4 bludgeoning damage. Can also Grapple or Shove the target (Heavy Hitter).
Club.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d4+4 bludgeoning damage.
Handaxe.
Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6+4 slashing damage.
Bonus Actions
Unarmed Strike (Fisticuffs).
Make one Unarmed Strike as a Bonus Action.
Brace Up (1 Moxie).
Roll 1d8, gain Temp HP equal to the result + 5. These vanish after 10 minutes.
One-Two Punch (1 Moxie).
Make two Unarmed Strikes.
Salty Salute.
Provoke a creature within 60 ft. that can see or hear you. Wisdom saving throw DC 12. Failure: 1d8+2 psychic damage and Disadvantage on attacks against creatures other than you until the start of your next turn.
Stick and Move (1 Moxie).
Make one Unarmed Strike and take the Dash or Disengage action.
Reactions
Bloodied But Unbowed (1/Short Rest).
When taking damage, regain all expended Moxie Points. If Bloodied when this reaction is taken, also gain 12 Temp HP (vanish after a Short Rest).