Garrick Thorne

STR 12 (+1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 11 (+0) INT 24 (+7) WIS 24 (+7) CHA 10 (+0) VIG 8 (-1) SAN 13 (+1)

Saving Throws

STR +1 DEX +2 CON +0 INT +14 WIS +14 CHA +0 VIG -1 SAN +1

• You automatically pass Survival checks with a DC of 20 or less unless you have disadvantage on the check.
• resistance to cold and fire damage.

Stat Block

• Hit Points 120
• Armor Class 17
• Movement 30
• Initiative +2

Ultra Max Modifications

• Hit Points 5/4/4/4
• Armor Class 13

Skills

Survival +13, Animal Handling +13, Medicine +19, Computer Use +13, Insight +13, Investigation +13, Nature +13, Perception +13, Engineering +13, Sciences +13, Arcana +10, Demolitions +10, History +10, Religion +10

• advantage with any checks to recall memory or lore.

Harmonic Blade

Has two and can dual wield them.

• Hit 1d20+2 , off hand (bonus action) attack 1d20
• Damage 1d4+2 slashing / piercing, off hand (bonus action) attack 1d4

Ultra Max Modifications

• Damage 1d6+2 slashing / piercing, off hand (bonus action) attack 1d6

Armor Piercing

This weapon ignores a target's resistance to the weapon's damage type (e.g. a piercing weapon ignores resistance to piercing). If the target has fantasy damage resistances, the weapon also counts as magical, silver, and adamantine.

If an opponent has immunity to the weapon’s damage type and the weapon has the AP property, the opponent has only resistance to that weapon instead of immunity. Certain weapons unlock the AP property at indicated character levels while others gain them immediately.

Finesse

When making an attack with a Finesse weapon, use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.

Light

When you take the Attack action on your turn and attack with a Light weapon, you can make one extra attack as a Bonus Action later on the same turn. That extra attack must be made with a different Light weapon, and you don’t add your ability modifier to the extra attack’s damage unless that modifier is negative. For example, you can attack with a Shortsword in one hand and a Dagger in the other using the Attack action and a Bonus Action, but you don’t add your Strength or Dexterity modifier to the damage roll of the Bonus Action unless that modifier is negative.

Reload (20-M)

Carries 2 additional M Cells

A limited number of shots can be made with a weapon that has the reload property. A character must then reload it using an action or a bonus action (the character’s choice).

From a mercenary seeking redemption to a key member of the Rust Keepers, Garrick’s life has been marked by resilience and adaptability. His survival in the harsh wastelands, combined with his pragmatic approach, has made him an invaluable asset to his faction. However, his past still haunts him, fueling his deep-seated biases and driving his quest for purpose alongside Quinn.

• I always have a backup plan, even for situations that seem like a lost cause.
• Ingenuity. I believe that anything can be fixed, repurposed, or improved—there’s always a way to make something old work again, no matter the cost. (Good)
• Everything I do is for the people who see value where others see waste.
• I remember every slight, every wrong that’s been done to me, and I keep a list of names in my mind, waiting for the right moment to settle the score.

Garrick Thorne is driven by a deep-seated need to bring order to the chaos that surrounds him. Having lived a life of violence as a mercenary, his greatest desire is to build a safer, more stable world for those he cares about, particularly his wife, Quinn, his children and the Rust Keepers. He prioritizes survival, not just in the sense of staying alive but in ensuring his faction thrives amid the wasteland’s harsh realities. Garrick also has an unrelenting curiosity about the remnants of the old world, often seeking out forgotten knowledge and technology to improve the Rust Keepers' efforts. Despite his disdain for those who wield the Dark, he values fairness and will reluctantly set aside his biases when the greater good demands it. Above all, Garrick strives to be a cornerstone of support for Quinn, seeing their partnership as a beacon of hope and stability in a fractured world.

Garrick Thorne is a man of unwavering discipline and quiet resolve, qualities that make him an invaluable member of the Rust Keepers. His eidetic memory is one of his greatest assets, allowing him to recall even the smallest details of past events, maps, or technical schematics, which makes him a masterful tactician and problem solver. Garrick’s medical expertise is unparalleled, often earning him the trust and admiration of those he treats, and his natural equilibrium enables him to endure both physical and mental hardships with exceptional fortitude. His calm demeanor in tense situations often acts as a stabilizing force, especially for Quinn, whose intensity he balances with his grounded perspective. A natural survivor, Garrick has the ability to push past his own limits when necessary, using his resourcefulness and deep knowledge of the wasteland to turn dire circumstances into opportunities for success. His virtues make him not only a capable individual but also a dependable ally.

Despite Garrick Thorne's many strengths, he is not without his flaws. His deep distrust of those who wield the Dark often leads to strained relationships and snap judgments, making it difficult for him to work alongside individuals who rely on such abilities, even when their intentions align with his own. Similarly, his bias against those outside the Rust Keepers can manifest as an inflexible worldview, leaving him resistant to new perspectives or alliances that could benefit his cause. Garrick’s reliance on discipline and logic can make him overly rigid, struggling to adapt when plans fall apart or when faced with unpredictable emotional challenges. His tendency to shoulder the burden of survival alone often isolates him, as he hesitates to share vulnerabilities or delegate responsibility. Furthermore, while his capacity to endure hardship is remarkable, it sometimes pushes him to neglect his own well-being, leaving him physically and emotionally drained at critical moments.