Medium Swarm of Medium humanoids, Neutral
Armor Class 17 (Tarnished Golden Plate Armor shirt, shield)
Hit Points 78 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Insight +5, Perception +4
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions

Intoxicated Strike (Melee): Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage.

Shield Bash (Melee): Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

Drunken Mastery: Captain Drakmore's drinking habits, strangely, have not diminished his combat skills but rather made him unpredictable in battle. When intoxicated, he gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage, as well as advantage on saving throws against fear. However, he has disadvantage on saving throws against charm effects.

 

 

 

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Captain's Authority. Captain Drakmore's former rank still holds some influence, even in his tarnished state. He can issue a command as a bonus action, granting advantage on a skill check or saving throw to a single ally within 30 feet. However, he can use this ability only once per short rest, reflecting the diminished authority he wields compared to his days of valor. This ability reflects his residual leadership skills and the respect some still hold for his rank.

Description

Personality Captain Auric Drakmore, known as "The Drunken Blade," is an enigmatic figure. He was once a symbol of valor and nobility among the Emperor's Golden Warriors, but his descent into alcoholism has left him a shadow of his former self. Strangely, his drinking habits have not diminished his combat skills but have made him unpredictable in battle. When intoxicated, he becomes a formidable fighter, wielding his longsword with a grace and power that defies his inebriation.

Despite his unpredictable nature, Captain Drakmore is often found stumbling through the streets with his golden armor tarnished and dented from countless drunken falls. His sharp sword, once a symbol of his authority, is now rarely drawn, serving more as a crutch than a weapon.

His sense of duty has eroded, and he turns a blind eye to the misconduct of his subordinates, allowing them to carry out their reign of oppression with increasing impunity. The people he once oppressed now regard him with a mix of pity and curiosity, wondering what drives him to this self-destructive path.

Background Captain Auric Drakmore's fall from grace is emblematic of the corruption that has permeated the Golden Warriors. Once feared by enemies and respected by citizens, he is now a symbol of the empire's decline. Despite his pitiable state, there are rumors that he is on a quest to redeem himself and find a path back to the noble and honorable warrior he once was.

Monster Tags: NPC

Habitat: CoastalDesertForestGrasslandHillMountainUrban

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