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Gorak the Brute

Medium Humanoid (Any Race, typically Orc or Human), Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 15 (Chain Mail) (natural armor)
Hit Points 152 (16d10 + 64)
Speed 30 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	12 (+1)	20 (+5)	8 (-1)	10 (0)	10 (0)

Saving Throws Str +8, Con +8
Skills Athletics +8, Intimidation +3, Survival +3
Damage Vulnerabilities —
Damage Resistances —
Damage Immunities —
Condition Immunities Frightened
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
Challenge 7 (2900 XP)

- Reckless.** At the start of his turn, Gorak can gain advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against him have advantage until the start of his next turn. **Enforcer's Resilience.** Gorak has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, paralyzed, and stunned. **Brutal Critical.** Gorak scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.

Actions

- Multiattack.** Gorak makes two attacks with his Greataxe.
**Greataxe.** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d12 + 5) slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage (representing sheer force).
**Hurl Foe.** Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: The target is **grappled** (escape DC 16) and **restrained**. Until the grapple ends, Gorak can't use his Greataxe or Hurl Foe attack, and he can use a bonus action to throw the target up to 20 feet away. The thrown target takes 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage and lands prone.

Reactions

- Vicious Retaliation.** When Gorak takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of him, he can use his reaction to make a single Greataxe attack against that creature.

Roleplaying Notes

A deep, guttural growl is Gorak's natural speaking voice. He communicates more with grunts and simple phrases, often letting his greataxe do the talking. He should be played as a highly aggressive, direct attacker, prioritizing maximum damage over self-preservation.

Additional Info

Appearance A massive, hulking figure with a barrel chest and arms like tree trunks. Gorak's face is a mess of old scars, and his thick, matted hair is often dusted with snow. He is an imposing sight, wearing a rusty suit of chain mail that barely contains his raw strength.
Voice/Mannerisms A deep, guttural growl; uses grunts and simple phrases.
Bond He is bound to Janein, but only because she is the strongest person he has ever met. He fears her, but respects her power more than any other.
Ideal Strength is the only law. The strong survive, the weak are prey, and the only path to power is through brute force.
Flaw He is easily provoked and lacks patience or strategic thinking. He is a bull in a china shop, incapable of subtlety and prone to violent outbursts.
Info Gorak was a wandering brute until Janein defeated him in a one-on-one fight. Recognizing her as a superior force, he pledged his loyalty. He now serves as her chief enforcer, a whirlwind of destruction who is used to put down any dissent or to handle threats that require a heavy hand.
Equipment Chain mail, greataxe

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