Örvar-Oddr, “Arrow-Odd”

Örvar-Oddr is a tall and muscular man with long blonde hair and a thick beard. He has a rugged appearance, with scars visible on his face and body. He wears leather armor and carries a bow and arrows on his back, a sword at his side, and a shield on his arm. His eyes are a piercing blue, and his gaze is intense and focused.

• Alias – Örvar-Oddr, “Arrow-Odd”
• Gender – Male
• Race – Human
• Occupation – Viking warrior, explorer, and poet
• Religion – Pagan
• Allies – His fellow Vikings, including his brother-in-law Gunnar Hámundarson and King Harald Fairhair of Norway
• Enemies – The enemies of his Viking clan, including the Saxons and the Franks
• Abode/ Base of operations – Various locations throughout Norway and the North Atlantic
• Nationality – Norwegian
• Languages – Old Norse
• Alignment – Chaotic Good
• Affiliation (s) – Viking raiding parties and clans
• Significant others – His wife Gudrun, whom he won in battle, and their children.

Örvar-Oddr is a legendary Viking hero, known for his extraordinary courage, strength, and cunning. He was born into a family of fierce warriors and grew up on the island of Hjörsey, where he learned the ways of the sea and the art of war. From a young age, he showed a natural talent for fighting and soon became one of the most skilled and feared warriors in his village.

As Örvar-Oddr grew older, he set out on many adventures, sailing the seas and fighting in battles across Scandinavia and beyond. He fought against trolls, giants, and other mythical creatures, as well as against other Vikings and enemy armies. Through his many battles and victories, he gained a reputation as a fearless and unstoppable warrior, and his legend grew with each new conquest.

Despite his fame and success, Örvar-Oddr remained humble and dedicated to his family and his people. He fought not just for glory, but for the protection and prosperity of his village and his fellow Vikings. He longs for peace and stability in his land, but he also knows that sometimes war is necessary to defend what he loves.

Örvar-Oddr is a complex character, driven by a sense of duty and honor. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and family, and he will go to great lengths to protect them. He is also a wise and shrewd leader, capable of making tough decisions and inspiring his troops to victory. His ultimate goal is to secure his place in Valhalla, the afterlife for Viking warriors, by earning the respect of the gods through his heroic deeds.

Örvar-Oddr, “Arrow-Odd”

Medium humanoid (human), Chaotic Good

Armor Class: 18 (studded leather armor, shield)

Hit Points: 168 (24d8 + 48)

Speed: 30 ft.

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

Saving Throws: Str +8, Dex +11, Con +6, Int +7, Wis +7, Cha +6

Skills: Athletics +8, Acrobatics +11, Perception +7, Survival +7

Senses: passive Perception 17

Languages: Common, Old Norse

Challenge: 12 (8,400 XP)

Actions:

Multiattack. Örvar-Oddr makes two attacks with his longbow or two melee attacks.

Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d8+8) piercing damage.

Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8+4) slashing damage.

Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4+4) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Feign Death. As an action, Örvar-Oddr can feign death, falling to the ground and appearing lifeless until he chooses to end the effect.

Second Wind. As a bonus action, Örvar-Oddr can regain 1d10+6 hit points.

Equipment: studded leather armor, shield, longbow, quiver with 20 arrows, longsword, backpack, bedroll, 50 feet of hempen rope, grappling hook, 5 potions of healing, 5 potions of climbing

Special Abilities:

Skirmisher. Örvar-Oddr can move up to half his speed as a reaction when an enemy ends its turn within 5 feet of him.

Eagle Eye. Örvar-Oddr has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks made to spot hidden creatures or objects.

Survivor. Örvar-Oddr gains proficiency in the Survival skill.

Lair Actions:

Örvar-Oddr’s lair is a small hunting lodge in the wilderness. The following lair actions can be taken only in his lair, and only one can be taken per round.

Camouflage. Örvar-Oddr can use his bonus action to hide in plain sight, gaining advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks until he moves.

Hunter’s Mark. Örvar-Oddr can use his action to cast Hunter’s Mark on one creature he can see within 90 feet of him.

Preparation. Örvar-Oddr can use his bonus action to prepare himself for combat, gaining advantage on his next attack roll.