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Varangian Guard in Dungeons & Dragons 5e

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Varangian Guard CR: 2

Medium mortal (human), any chaotic alignment
Armor Class: 19 (splint, shield)
Hit Points: 87 9d8+37
Speed: 30 ft.

STR

17 +3

DEX

13 +1

CON

18 +4

INT

10 +0

WIS

12 +1

CHA

10 +0

Senses: passive Perception 11
Languages: Iskendran, Varskogan, Kerkish
Challenge Rating: 2
Proficiency Bonus: +2

Reckless: At the start of its turn, the Varangian Guard can gain advantage on all melee weapon attacks rolls during that turn, but attack rolls against it have advantage ntil the start of their next turn.

Actions

Multiattack: the Varangian can make two melee attacks or one melee and one ranged attack.   Greataxe: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 1d12+3 slashing damage.   Handaxe: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 1d6+3 slashing damage.   Shortsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 1d6+3 piercing damage.

After a near assassination attempt compromised his previous host of bodyguards, the Emperor Orestes Dardanos II hired a company of mercenaries from the Varangian Peninsula to serve as his personal guard. Known as the Varangian Guard, they have become known as Iskendra's most ruthless defenders and are used as shock troops and defenders of the Imperial royal family. They are comprised almost entirely of Varskogan humans, most of whom travel from the peninsula to serve on the promise of gold and glory. They are fiercely loyal to the Dardanos family and refuse orders from anyone but their thane.   Unlike the warriors of their homeland, the Varangian Guard wear steel splint and lamellar armor similar to the Legion of Kanesh. However, unlike the Legion, Varangians wear Varskogan half helms with bronze eye visors and veiled chainmail to protect their faces. Moreover, as they do not follow Iskendran military doctrine, they carry no spears, instead opting for lightweight round shields, bearded axes, and shortswords.
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