John Mytton, “Mad Jack”

“Meet John Mytton: The Eccentric Playboy Who Lives Life to the Extreme!”

• Alias: John “Mad Jack” Mytton
• Gender: Male
• Race: Human
• Occupation: Eccentric and Landowner
• Religion: No specific religious affiliation known
• Allies: Fellow aristocrats and those who relished his extravagant lifestyle
• Enemies: Prudent individuals and those critical of his wild behavior
• Abode/Base of Operations: Halston Hall, a grand estate in Shropshire, England
• Nationality: English
• Languages: English, French, Latin
• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
• Affiliation(s): Associated with the English aristocracy
• Significant Others: Married to Harriette Sanford, though their relationship was tumultuous and eventually led to separation.

John Mytton, a British eccentric lives life with an unbridled spirit. He’s a character like no other, known for his extravagant lifestyle and audacious pursuits.

Mytton’s fearlessness knows no bounds. He fears not the consequences of his actions, often diving headfirst into daring adventures and recklessness. He thrives on pushing the boundaries of convention, reveling in the sensation of living life on the edge.

His reason for such audacity lies in a deep-seated desire to experience every thrill life has to offer. Mytton believes that life is meant to be savored to the fullest, and he’s determined to seize every moment of it with unapologetic gusto.

What he wants to achieve is simple yet profound: a life lived to its absolute extreme. He’s unapologetically himself, embracing the wild and unconventional at every turn. In doing so, he leaves behind a legacy as the ultimate maverick of his era, a man whose unrelenting pursuit of adventure and exhilaration inspires both awe and bewilderment in equal measure.

John Mytton, “Mad Jack”

Medium humanoid (human), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15 (extravagant clothing)

Hit Points 136 (21d8 + 42)

Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
14 (+2)	20 (+5)	18 (+4)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)

Skills: Animal Handling +4, Athletics +4, Persuasion +5, Senses: Passive Perception 12

Languages: English, French, Latin

Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)

Special Traits:

• Fearless Daredevil. John Mytton is immune to the frightened condition and has advantage on saving throws against effects that would cause fear.
• Lavish Lifestyle. Mytton’s extravagant spending habits have granted him a vast array of possessions. He has advantage on Charisma checks when dealing with individuals who appreciate wealth and extravagance.
• Eccentric Sportsman. Mytton is a skilled horseman and athlete. He has advantage on Animal Handling and Athletics checks related to equestrian sports and physical challenges.
• Reckless Gambler. Mytton’s love for gambling is legendary. He has proficiency in the Gaming Set (Playing Cards) and advantage on Charisma checks related to gambling or bluffing.
• Wild Huntsman. Mytton excels at hunting and tracking. He has advantage on Survival checks to track creatures and on ranged attack rolls against beasts.

Actions:

• Multiattack. John Mytton makes two attacks with his hunting rifle or three attacks with his dueling pistols.
• Hunting Rifle. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage. If the target is a beast, the damage is doubled.
• Dueling Pistols. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage.
• Gambler’s Bluff (Recharge 5-6). Mytton uses his wit to deceive his opponent. He chooses a creature within 60 feet that can see and hear him. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become charmed by Mytton for 1 minute. The charmed creature regards Mytton as a trusted friend. The effect ends if Mytton or his companions do anything harmful to the target. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
• Unpredictable Maneuvers. As a bonus action, Mytton can take a daring move, allowing him to take the Dash or Disengage action.

Reactions:

• Evasion. When John Mytton is subjected to an effect that allows him to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, he instead takes no damage on a success and half damage on a failure.
• Gambler’s Luck. When Mytton is hit by an attack or fails a saving throw, he can use his reaction to reroll the attack roll or saving throw. He must use the new roll. Mytton can use this ability once, and it recharges after a long rest.

Equipment:

• Hunting Rifle (counts as a long rifle)
• Dueling Pistols (2)
• Playing Cards (Gaming Set)
• Gold Coins (100 gp)
• Fine Clothing
• Perfume
• Lock of Exotic Animal Fur
• Pocket Watch
• Riding Bear (with lavish saddle and gear)

Magic Items:

• Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location
• Boots of Speed
• Hat of Disguise

John Mytton’s Riding Bear: “Wanderclaw,”

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 84 (8d10 + 40)

Speed 40 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
18 (+4)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)	2 (-4)	12 (+1)	7 (-2)

Skills: Perception +3, Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

Languages: Understands English but can’t speak

Challenge 3 (700 XP)

Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws.

• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
• Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage.

Rocky Climb. The bear can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Actions:

• Frightful Roar (Recharge 5-6). Each creature of the bear’s choice that is within 60 feet of the bear and aware of it must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Reactions:

• Bear’s Resilience. When the bear is hit by an attack, it can use its reaction to gain resistance against that attack’s damage type until the start of its next turn.

CR Level: The Riding Bear is a powerful creature and is considered a Challenge Rating 3 encounter.

John Mytton’s Riding Bear is a formidable companion, known for its ability to climb nearly any surface and its terrifying roar. Together with John Mytton, they make quite the adventurous pair.

Currently in the World

John Mytton, with his wild and flamboyant demeanor, is a striking figure as he rides atop his massive bear companion. He cuts an eccentric and colorful figure against the backdrop of the English countryside. His attire consists of a vibrant red hunting jacket adorned with golden buttons, a stark contrast to the traditional earthy tones of the hunting attire of his peers. Beneath the jacket, he wears a crisp white shirt with a high collar, which is open at the neck. His lower half is clad in form-fitting breeches of rich forest green, tucked into knee-high black leather riding boots.

Perched atop the bear, John Mytton maintains an upright posture, displaying an air of confidence and authority. His raven-black hair, neatly combed, flows down to his shoulders, while his well-groomed mustache and beard frame a face that exudes an air of perpetual amusement. His blue eyes twinkle with a mixture of excitement and recklessness, reflecting his insatiable thirst for adventure.

The bear itself is a massive, imposing creature, covered in thick, shaggy fur that ranges in color from dark brown to almost black. It dwarfs its rider, standing on its hind legs at an impressive eight feet tall. Strapped to the bear’s back is a saddle made of rich, dark leather adorned with ornate silver buckles and engravings. Attached to the saddle are leather reins, which John Mytton holds with a firm grip as he guides his enormous companion.

The duo cuts a surreal and unforgettable figure as they traverse the landscape, their presence marked by the sight of a man in extravagant clothing astride a massive bear, an embodiment of John Mytton’s eccentricity and love for the extraordinary.