Gunvald Halraggson
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden p. 305
- Size
- Medium
- Type
- humanoid (human)
- Alignment
- neutral
- AC
- 13 (hide armor, shield)
- Hit Points
- 76 (9d8+36)
- Speed
- walk 30 ft.
- Skills
- Athletics +8, Intimidation +6, Survival +3
- Passive Perception
- 10
- Languages
- Common
- Challenge
- 5
Traits
Indomitable (3/Day)
Gunvald can reroll a saving throw he fails. He must use the new roll.
recharge
3/DAY
Menacing Blows (1/Turn)
Gunvald deals an extra 6 (1d12) damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of Gunvald's next turn.
recharge
1/TURN
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest)
As a bonus action, Gunvald can regain 15 hit points.
recharge
SHORT
Actions
Multiattack
Gunvald makes three melee attacks.
Battleaxe
Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage when used with two hands, plus 6 (1d12) slashing damage if Gunvald uses Menacing Blows.
Javelin
Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage, plus 6 (1d12) piercing damage if Gunvald uses Menacing Blows.
Other data
description
The thirty-year-old Bear King cuts an impressive figure and is renowned for his size and strength. He tries to be honorable, but he is often merciless and doesn't change his mind easily. He has trouble relating to Ten-Towners, so he avoids them. His perspective on townsfolk might change if they helped him destroy the chardalyn berserkers who have turned against their own.
Gunvald has had three wives in six years, each of whom died while she was pregnant. His advisors fear that the gods have cursed Gunvald and the entire tribe. In truth, the king's doting shaman, Ulkora, lusts for him and surreptitiously poisoned his wives. In time, Ulkora hopes Gunvald will turn his loving eye toward her and allow her to bear his true heir. If Gunvald were to learn the truth, he would put Ulkora to death.