Explorer Jacob Quillian
Jacob Quillian, the Tabaxi Ranger
Race: Tabaxi
Class: Ranger
Level: 10
Appearance:
Jacob stands at 6 feet tall, with sleek black fur covered in faint, jagged stripes of dark gray. His eyes are a piercing shade of amber, always scanning his surroundings with a mix of curiosity and caution. A series of scars, remnants of past explorations and encounters, can be seen on his left arm and across his back. He wears a cloak made of deep green fabric, which helps him blend into the foliage during his expeditions. Around his neck, he sports a necklace made of various animal teeth, each representing a significant hunt or challenge he's overcome.
Personality:
Jacob is a curious soul, driven by the thrill of discovery. He's methodical and patient, often spending days tracking a particular creature or finding the safest path through treacherous terrain. While he's generally reserved, he can become animated when discussing his travels or sharing tales of his adventures. He has a deep respect for nature and often goes out of his way to avoid disturbing the natural balance.
Habits:
- Jacob has a habit of sketching landscapes or creatures in a small notebook he carries.
- He often hums an old Tabaxi lullaby when he's alone, something his mother used to sing to him.
- Jacob always checks the wind direction and studies the sky for weather changes, even when he's in a town or city.
Stats:
- Hit Points: 85
- Armor Class: 16 (Studded leather armor)
- Speed: 30 ft.
- Strength: 14 (+2)
- Dexterity: 18 (+4)
- Constitution: 14 (+2)
- Intelligence: 12 (+1)
- Wisdom: 16 (+3)
- Charisma: 10 (+0)
Skills:
- Stealth: +8
- Survival: +7
- Nature: +5
- Perception: +7
Abilities:
- Feline Agility: Can double his speed until the end of his turn.
- Cat's Claws: Climbing speed of 20 ft. and unarmed strikes deal slashing damage.
- Natural Explorer: Particularly adept at navigating forests.
- Favored Enemy: Beasts. He has advantage on Survival checks to track them and on Intelligence checks to recall information about them.
- Primeval Awareness: Can communicate with beasts and has an innate ability to detect certain creatures nearby.
- Land's Stride: Moving through nonmagical difficult terrain costs him no extra movement.
- Hide in Plain Sight: Can camouflage himself to blend into his surroundings.
Equipment:
- Longbow: +8 to hit, 1d8+4 piercing damage.
- Shortsword: +8 to hit, 1d6+4 piercing damage.
- Studded Leather Armor
- Explorer's Pack: Includes a backpack, a bedroll, a mess kit, a tinderbox, 10 torches, 10 days of rations, and a waterskin.
- Notebook and Charcoal: For his sketches and notes.
Jacob Quillian is a seasoned explorer, always eager to chart new territories and uncover the mysteries of the land. He partners with Liora to document and explore the world. Whether he's tracking a rare beast or guiding a group through the wilderness, his skills and experience make him an invaluable asset on any expedition. Jacob releases a book every now and then about his and Liora's discoveries, the last one being Quillian's Guide to Creatures