Steel Hawk Captain

The Griffon's Saddlebag: Book Two p. 370 (Third Party)

Size
Medium
Type
humanoid (any)
Alignment
lawful neutral
AC
18 (plate armor)
Hit Points
150 (20d8+60)
Speed
walk 30 ft.
Saving Throws
Str +8, Con +5
Skills
Animal Handling +6, Athletics +8, Perception +9
Passive Perception
19
Languages
Common plus two other languages
Challenge
8
Lineage
Steel Hawk
STR
20
+5
DEX
15
+2
CON
17
+3
INT
12
+1
WIS
16
+3
CHA
14
+2

Traits

Proficiency Bonus

+3

Bird Caller

The captain can cast the animal messenger spell, but only as a ritual and only targeting a beast that has an innate flying speed.

Indomitable (2/Day)

The captain rerolls a failed saving throw.

recharge

2/DAY

Launch (5/Day)

As a bonus action while on the ground, the captain jumps up to 30 feet. This movement doesn't provoke opportunity attacks, and the soldier takes no falling damage when it alnds. The soldier can't use this trait if its speed it 0. If the soldier hits a target with an attack immediately after it lands or during the leap's movement, the target takes an extra 5 (1d10) damage, and it must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

recharge

5/DAY

Steel Jump

When the captain uses its Launch trait, it can choose to jump up to 90 feet, instead of 30.

recharge

SHORT

Actions

Multiattack

The captain makes three attacks.

Silver Eagle Greatsword

Melee weapon attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6+6) slashing damage. Scoring a critical hit with this weapon doesn't double the weapon's damage dice. Whenever the same number is rolled on both of the weapon's damage dice, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) damage.

Longbow

Ranged weapon attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600 ft.,one target. Hit: 6 (1d8+2) piercing damage.

Other data

description

Experienced members of the Steel Hawks receive the rank of captain, typically signified by their receipt of a silver eagle weapon of their choice. With numerous battles and investigations under their belts, captains lead their platoons with valor and honor. Indeed, most captains lead their soldiers from the front line of battle, demonstrating the true prowess of a Steel Hawk in flight.