Hallbjörn the Axe

A character in the Once Giants Lived in the Earth B/X Campaign.

Hallbjörn the Axe

• Neutral Dwarf 5 (Swashbuckler)
• XP: 20,302/35,000
• Backstory: Hallbjörn of Clan Járnfjalli (Mountain of Iron) is an axe-brother on a mission to craft the finest axe of his generation. He's sometimes called "Bear", as his name translates to 'Bear of Stone'.

Attributes

• STR 9
• INT 9
• WIS 9
• DEX 11
• CON 14 (+1 HP per die)
• CHA 15 (+1 reaction, max 5 morale 8)

Combat

• HP: 23
• AC: 4 (shield) or 5 (no shield)
• Attack:
  • Battleaxe, 1d8 damage
  • Handaxe, 1d6 damage
  • Crossbow, 1d6 damage
• Movement: 60'/20'/60'
• Treasure-bearing movement:
• Saves:
  • Death Ray or Poison 6
  • Magic Wands 7
  • Paralysation or Petrification 8
  • Dragon Breath 10
  • Rod, Stave, or Spell 10

Racial Abilities

• Infravision, 60'
• Expert Miner: find slanting passages, traps, shifting walls, and new construction when looking for them (1-2 on 1d6)
• Languages: Common, Dwarvish, Gnomes, Kobolds, Goblins, Neutrality

Equipment

encumbrance 711 cn

• chain mail (400 cn)
• shield (100 cn)
• handaxe (30 cn)
• battleaxe (50 cn)
• crossbow (50 cn)
  • case of 30 quarrels
• backpack (80 cn)
  • waterskin
  • hygiene kit
• adventuring clothes
• sturdy boots
• 1 special gp, saved (1 cn)
• 0 gp (0 cn)