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A Human Wizard of the Evoker school, master of fire and lightning magic with a noted internal conflict

pc Wizard Human
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Level 6HumanWizard (Evoker)
Background: SageOrigin Feat: Magic Initiate (Wizard)

Ability ScoresAbility Score and ModifierA creature has six ability scores—Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma—each of which has a corresponding modifier. Add the modi... Full definition

STR8-1
SaveSaving ThrowA saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to avoid or resist a threat. You normally make a saving throw only when a rule requires you to do so, bu... Full definition -1
DEX14+2
SaveSaving ThrowA saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to avoid or resist a threat. You normally make a saving throw only when a rule requires you to do so, bu... Full definition +2
CON12+1
SaveSaving ThrowA saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to avoid or resist a threat. You normally make a saving throw only when a rule requires you to do so, bu... Full definition +1
INT18+4
SaveSaving ThrowA saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to avoid or resist a threat. You normally make a saving throw only when a rule requires you to do so, bu... Full definition ●+7
WIS10+0
SaveSaving ThrowA saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to avoid or resist a threat. You normally make a saving throw only when a rule requires you to do so, bu... Full definition ●+3
CHA15+2
SaveSaving ThrowA saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to avoid or resist a threat. You normally make a saving throw only when a rule requires you to do so, bu... Full definition +2

Combat

12
Armor ClassArmor ClassAn Armor Class (AC) is the target number for an attack roll. AC represents how difficult it is to hit a target. Your base AC calculation is 10 plus your Dexteri... Full definition
49/49
Hit PointsHit PointsHit Points (HP) are a measure of how difficult it is to kill or destroy a creature or an object. Damage reduces Hit Points, and healing restores them. You can’t... Full definition Hit DiceHit Point DiceHit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, help determine a player character’s Hit Point maximum, as explained in “Character Creation.” Most monsters also have Hit ... Full definition : 6d6
30ftSpeedSpeedA creature has a Speed, which is the distance in feet the creature can cover when it moves on its turn. See also “Climbing,” “Crawling,” “Flying,” “Jumping,” “S... Full definition
+2InitiativeInitiativeInitiative determines the order of turns during combat. The combat rules in “Playing the Game” explain how to roll Initiative. Sometimes a GM might have combata... Full definition
+3Proficiency

SkillsSkillA skill is an area of specialization associated with an ability check. If you have proficiency in a skill, you can add your Proficiency Bonus when you make an a... Full definition

◆ +5 AcrobaticsAcrobaticsskillA Dexterity skill used for staying on your feet in tricky situations, such as balancing on a tightrope, performing acrobatic stunts, or landing safely from a fall. Full definition (DEX)
◇ +0 Animal HandlingAnimal HandlingskillA Wisdom skill used to calm down a domesticated animal, keep a mount from getting spooked, or intuit an animal's intentions. Full definition (WIS)
◆◆ExpertiseExpertise is a feature that enhances your use of a skill proficiency. When you make an ability check with a skill proficiency in which you have Expertise, your ... Full definition +10 ArcanaArcanaskillAn Intelligence skill measuring your ability to recall lore about spells, magic items, eldritch symbols, magical traditions, the planes of existence, and the inhabitants of those planes. Full definition (INT)
◇ -1 AthleticsAthleticsskillA Strength skill covering difficult situations you encounter while climbing, jumping, or swimming. Full definition (STR)
◇ +2 DeceptionDeceptionskillA Charisma skill used to convincingly hide the truth, whether through verbal fast-talking, disguising your true intentions, or misleading others. Full definition (CHA)
◆ +7 HistoryHistoryskillAn Intelligence skill measuring your ability to recall lore about historical events, legendary people, ancient kingdoms, past disputes, recent wars, and lost civilizations. Full definition (INT)
◆ +3 InsightInsightskillA Wisdom skill used to determine the true intentions of a creature, such as searching out a lie or predicting someone's next move. Full definition (WIS)
◇ +2 IntimidationIntimidationskillA Charisma skill used to influence someone through overt threats, hostile actions, and physical violence. Full definition (CHA)
◆ +7 InvestigationInvestigationskillAn Intelligence skill used when you look around for clues and make deductions based on those clues. Full definition (INT)
◇ +0 MedicineMedicineskillA Wisdom skill used to stabilize a dying companion or diagnose an illness. Full definition (WIS)
◇ +4 NatureNatureskillAn Intelligence skill measuring your ability to recall lore about terrain, plants and animals, the weather, and natural cycles. Full definition (INT)
◆ +3 PerceptionPerceptionskillA Wisdom skill that lets you spot, hear, or otherwise detect the presence of something. It measures your general awareness of your surroundings and the keenness of your senses. Full definition (WIS)
◇ +2 PerformancePerformanceskillA Charisma skill that determines how well you can delight an audience with music, dance, acting, storytelling, or some other form of entertainment. Full definition (CHA)
◇ +2 PersuasionPersuasionskillA Charisma skill used when you attempt to influence someone or a group of people with tact, social graces, or good nature. Full definition (CHA)
◇ +4 ReligionReligionskillAn Intelligence skill measuring your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Full definition (INT)
◇ +2 Sleight of HandSleight of HandskillA Dexterity skill used whenever you attempt an act of legerdemain or manual trickery, such as planting something on someone or concealing an object on your person. Full definition (DEX)
◇ +2 StealthStealthskillA Dexterity skill used when you attempt to conceal yourself from enemies, slink past guards, slip away without being noticed, or sneak up on someone without being seen or heard. Full definition (DEX)
◇ +0 SurvivalSurvivalskillA Wisdom skill used to follow tracks, hunt wild game, guide your group through frozen wastelands, identify signs of nearby creatures, predict the weather, or avoid quicksand and other natural hazards. Full definition (WIS)

Equipment

⚔ Weapons

  • Main HandquarterstaffTopple
  • Off HanddaggerNick

🎒 Gear

  • Component pouch
  • Spellbook
  • Scroll of Lightning Resistance(Gift from Rook Targrave)
  • Calligrapher's Supplies

Currency

150 GP20 SP
≈ 152 GP total

Spellcasting

AbilityIntelligence
Spell Save DC15
Spell Attack+7

Spell Slots

11st Level
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4/4
22nd Level
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3/3
33rd Level
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3/3

CantripsCantripA cantrip is a level 0 spell, which is cast without a spell slot. See also “Spells.” Full definition

Prepared Spells

Features & Traits

Wizard

  • Spellcasting Lv. 1
  • Arcane Recovery Lv. 1
    ● Long RestLong RestA Long Rest is a period of extended downtime—at least 8 hours—available to any creature. During a Long Rest, you sleep for at least 6 hours and perform no more ... Full definition

    Recover spell slots during short rest

Evoker

  • Evocation Savant Lv. 2

    Copy evocation spells at half time and gold cost

  • Sculpt Spells Lv. 2

    Protect allies from your evocation spells

  • Potent Cantrip Lv. 6

    Cantrips deal half damage on successful saves

Rudiger

A Human Wizard of the Evoker school whose internal conflict has been noted by Rook Targrave of the Emerald Enclave. Rudiger specializes in devastating area-effect spells, particularly fire and lightning magic.

Key Moments

Session 1 - Party Formation

Joined the party in Phandalin as a Human Rogue (later multiclassed to Wizard).

Session 5 - Internal Conflict

Rook Targrave sensed an internal conflict in Rudiger and took him aside to his study. Rook demonstrated his own magical power and gave Rudiger a Scroll of Lightning Resistance, saying: “The storm within us can manifest out if we are not careful.”

Session 7 - Nythraxil’s Lair

Successfully secured the ley stone from Nythraxil’s lair after the ancient rose quartz dragon’s death, a critical victory for the party.

Session 8 - Lightning Rail Battle

Rudiger’s Fireball proved particularly devastating during the combat aboard the Lightning Rail, igniting the sleeping Circle agents’ car and eliminating all but one.

Session 8 - Sharn Chase

Attempted to stop the fleeing pickpocket with Ray of Frost but missed.

Combat Role

As the party’s primary arcane damage dealer, Rudiger excels at eliminating groups of enemies with area-effect spells. His Evoker specialization allows him to position Fireballs without endangering allies. The high Intelligence (+4) gives him exceptional Arcana and Investigation skills, making him valuable for identifying magical threats and solving puzzles.