# Skymender
his clan speaks Toki Pona
## Category
Ally
## Faction
[[11.11 Tam|Tam]]
## Motivations
- Find the source of the elemental disturbances affecting his homeland
- Prove that strength can protect rather than dominate
- Overcome his reluctance to engage in combat when necessary
- Build connections with people who value him beyond his physical power
### Relationships
- **His Clan**: Though separated, he maintains their traditions and hopes to return with knowledge
- **Children**: Surprisingly gentle, often volunteering to watch over young ones in villages he visits
- **Authority Figures**: Respectful but wary, having seen how power can corrupt
- **Companions**: Intensely loyal, will endure great hardship to help those who have shown him kindness
## Personality
Skymender carries a weathered book where he sketches plants and animals he encounters, revealing a thoughtful nature that surprises those who judge him solely on his imposing appearance. When forced to fight, he often apologizes to his opponents before and after battle, genuinely regretting the need for violence.
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```statblock
creature: Humanoid
name: Skymender
render: true
alignment: Neutral Good
type: Humanoid
subtype: Goliath
ac: 16 (natural armor and hide armor)
hp: 95 (10d10 + 40)
speed: 30 ft.
stats: [20,14,18,10,14,12]
saves:
- Strength: +8
- Constitution: +7
- Wisdom: +5
senses: darkvision 60 ft.
cr: 5
actions:
- name: Multiattack
desc: "Skymender makes two greataxe attacks."
- name: Greataxe
desc: "Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (1d12 + 10) slashing damage."
- name: Javelin
desc: "Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (1d6 + 10) piercing damage."
- name: Stone's Endurance (1/Rest)
desc: "When Skymender takes damage, he can use his reaction to roll a d12 and add his Constitution modifier, reducing the damage by that total."
- name: Protective Surge (1/Day)
desc: "When an ally within 10 feet of Skymender is hit by an attack, Skymender can move up to his speed toward the attacker and make a single greataxe attack against them as a reaction. After using this ability, Skymender gains advantage on all attacks against this creature until the end of his next turn."
```