Medium Humanoid (Cleric), Lawful Good
AC 17 Chain Mail, Shield    Initiative +1 (11)
HP 49 (9d8 + 9)
Speed 30 ft.
Mod Save
STR 12 +1 +1
DEX 10 +0 +0
CON 12 +1 +1
Mod Save
INT 11 +0 +0
WIS 16 +3 +10
CHA 14 +2 +8
Skills Insight +5, Persuasion +4, Religion +3
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Celestial, Common
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Traits

 Personality & Roleplay Notes

  • Traits: Warm and approachable, often the first to break tension with a joke or a wry smile. He has a habit of laughing softly at the overly serious, especially Captain Thorne, though never cruelly. Halden is surprisingly down-to-earth for a priest, happy to share a drink, swap stories, and talk about faith in a way that feels more like an invitation than a sermon.

  • Ideal: “Faith is a guide, not a shackle.” Halden believes that Helm wants mortals to live with purpose and joy, not fear and rigidity. He takes his duty seriously but believes laughter can be holy, too.

  • Bond: He sees the recovery and proper burial of Bastien Sunblade’s foe as both a solemn duty and a way to close a chapter of history. He wants to ensure this mission is completed — but he also wants to make sure everyone survives with their spirit intact.

  • Flaw: He sometimes struggles to be serious when it matters most, cracking jokes at inopportune moments. He also has a habit of underestimating danger because he trusts too much in Helm’s protection.

Extra Equipment: Shield with the Eye Helm; Satchel with scrolls and incense

Actions

Mace. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Bludgeoning damage plus 2 (1d4) Radiant damage.

Radiant Flame. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 60 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6) Radiant damage.

Spellcasting. The priest casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability:

At Will: Light, Thaumaturgy

Abilities

  • Spellcasting: Brother Halden is a 5th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks).
    He has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): Guidance, Sacred Flame, Thaumaturgy
1st Level (4 slots): Bless, Cure Wounds, Shield of Faith
2nd Level (3 slots): Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon
3rd Level (2 slots): Dispel Magic, Spirit Guardians

  • Channel Divinity (1/rest): Turn Undead

  • Divine Protection: When Halden casts a spell that grants AC (such as Shield of Faith), he may target one additional creature within 30 ft.
Bonus Actions

Divine Aid (1/Day). The priest casts Bless, Healing Word, or Sanctuary, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Description

 Appearance: Halden is a man in his late 40s with weathered features, a neatly trimmed beard with ceremonial braids, and silver-threaded dark auburn hair in ornamental braids. His tabard is pristine white with Helm’s unblinking eye emblazoned across the chest. Stout middle-aged man with long auburn hair in a single braid down to the middle of his back. He has a long brown beard, ornately braided, to the top of his chest. There are scattered strains of grey hair in both his hair and beard. His face is worn from sun and battle, with faint scars worn by time. He is roughly 5'10 and 205 lbs. 

Habitat: Any

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