Llewyn Kels Tidebringer - The Explosive Sniper

Player: Nathan | Race: Cyborg | Class: Marksman (Sniper) Level 3 Origin: Unknown | Affiliation: None

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Quick Reference

Stat	Value	Stat	Value
AC	16	Initiative	+3
HP	22/22	Speed	30 ft
Prof Bonus	+2	Passive Perception	17

Devil Fruit: Bomu Bomu no Mi (Bomb Bomb Fruit) Companion: Howitzer (Large Wolf) Alignment: Lawful Neutral | XP: 900 / 2,700

Ability Scores

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	16 (+3)	14 (+2)	10 (+0)	16 (+3)	8 (-1)

Saving Throws: STR +2, DEX +5 Proficient: STR, DEX

Skills

Skill	Mod	Prof	Skill	Mod	Prof
Perception	+7	★★	Survival	+5	●

Expertise (★★): Perception (Hawk-Eyed feature) Languages: Common

Combat

Attacks & Weapons

Rifle (Ranged)

Attack: +5 to hit (DEX +3 + Prof +2)
Damage: 2d10+3 piercing (base 2d10, +2 Sharpened Shot, +1 DEX)
Range: 150/600 ft (Scoping feature)
Properties: Ammunition, reload 6, two-handed
Ammo: 20 bullets
Enhancements: Can use Lock-On, Empowered Bullet

Shortsword (Melee)

Attack: +5 to hit (DEX +3 + Prof +2)
Damage: 1d6+3 piercing
Properties: Finesse, light
Quantity: 2 shortswords

Armor & Defense

Armor: Scale Mail (AC 14 + DEX 2, max DEX +2) = AC 16
Disadvantage: Stealth checks while wearing scale mail
Fire Immunity: From Bomu Bomu no Mi
Hit Dice: 3d10
Death Saves: —

Class Features

Marksman (Sniper) - Level 3

Hawk-Eyed (Level 1)

Effect: Expertise in Perception (double proficiency bonus)
Total Bonus: +7 (WIS +3 + Prof +2 × 2)
Passive Perception: 17
Tactical Advantage: Spot hidden enemies, detect ambushes, identify threats at extreme range

Lock-On (Level 1)

Uses: 2 per long rest (equal to proficiency bonus)
Action: Mark a creature you hit with firearm or sling
Duration: 1 minute
Effect: First hit against marked creature each turn deals extra 1d4 damage
Scaling: 1d6 at level 6, 1d8 at level 14
Tactical Use: Mark priority target, consistent bonus damage

Fighting Style: Sharpened Shot (Level 2)

Effect: +2 damage with firearms and slings
Stacks: With ability modifier for total damage bonus

Special Tactics (Spellcasting) (Level 2)

Spellcasting Ability: Wisdom
Tactic Save DC: 13 (8 + Prof 2 + WIS 3)
Tactic Attack: +5 (Prof 2 + WIS 3)
Tactic Slots: 3×1st level
Known Tactics: 2 (Animal Friendship, Hunter’s Mark)
Cantrips Known: 1 (Fire Bolt from Devil Fruit)

Sniper Archetype (Level 3)

Scoping (Sniper Level 3)

Effect: Range with firearms and slings becomes 150/600 ft
Benefit: Attack at long range without disadvantage up to 600 ft
Tactical Advantage: Engage enemies before they can reach you

Empowered Bullet (Sniper Level 3)

Trigger: When you hit with firearm or sling
Cost: Expend one Tactic Slot
Effect: Deal extra 1d6 damage per slot level (max 5d6)
Current: 1d6 extra damage (1st level slots)
Combo: Stack with Lock-On for substantial damage spike

Special Tactics (Spells)

Cantrips (At Will)

Fire Bolt (from Devil Fruit): 1d10 fire damage, 120 ft range

Known Tactics

1st Level (3 slots)

Animal Friendship: 24-hour charm on beast (WIS save DC 13), allows communication with Howitzer
Hunter’s Mark: Bonus action, 1 hour, extra 1d6 damage to marked target, advantage on Perception/Survival to track

Devil Fruit Powers

Bomu Bomu no Mi (Bomb Bomb Fruit)

Type: Paramecia (Body Enhancer) | Rarity: Rare Charges: 9/9 (recharge daily at dawn) | Devil Fruit Save DC: 12

Explosion Immunity (Passive)

Effect: Immune to fire damage
Benefit: Walk through flames, ignore fire-based attacks, detonate own explosives in melee

Bomb Body (Reaction)

Trigger: Hit by melee attack
Effect: Attacker makes DEX save DC 12 or takes 2d8 fire damage (half on success)
Counterattack: Punish melee attackers, discourage close combat
Frequency: Reaction (once per round)

Explosive Creation (Action/Bonus Action)

Action: Touch object (max 5 ft square) and imbue with explosive energy
Bonus Action: Detonate one explosive object within 60 ft
Damage: Creatures within 10 ft make DEX save DC 12 or take 3d8 fire damage (half on success)
Duration: Explosive lasts 1 hour
Max Objects: 2 (equal to proficiency bonus)
Tactical Use: Set traps, create area denial, breach obstacles

Explosive Techniques (spend charges)

Bombing Hands (Burning Hands) - 1+ charges: 15 ft cone, 3d6 fire damage, DEX save DC 12 half (can upcast)
Explosive Impact (Shatter) - 2 charges: 10 ft radius, 3d8 thunder damage, DEX save DC 12 half
Bomb Ball (Fireball) - 3 charges: 20 ft radius at 150 ft, 8d6 fire damage, DEX save DC 12 half
Explosion Wall (Wall of Fire) - 4 charges: 60 ft long wall, 5d8 fire damage
Flame Strike - 5 charges: 10 ft radius cylinder, 4d6 fire + 4d6 radiant, DEX save DC 12 half

Sea Weakness: Deep water/seastone suppresses powers and saps strength

Beast Companion

Howitzer (Beast of the Land - Wolf)

Size: Large | Type: Beast | Alignment: Neutral Good

Stat	Value	Stat	Value
AC	15 (13 + PB)	Initiative	+2
HP	24/24	Speed	40 ft, climb 40 ft
Hit Dice	3d10	Passive Perception	14

Ability Scores:

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	14 (+2)	15 (+2)	8 (-1)	14 (+2)	11 (+0)

Senses: Darkvision 60 ft

Features:

Pack Tactics: Advantage on attack rolls if ally within 5 ft of target
Charge: If moves 20 ft straight and hits, extra 1d6 slashing damage. Target makes STR save DC 13 or knocked prone
Primal Bond: Add proficiency bonus (+2) to all ability checks and saving throws

Actions:

Maul: Melee Weapon Attack, +5 to hit (STR +3 + Prof +2), reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d12+5 slashing damage

Communication: Llewyn can communicate freely with Howitzer using Animal Friendship

Resources & Tracking

Current Resources

Lock-On: 2/2 (recharge on long rest)
Tactic Slots: 3/3 (1st level)
Bomu Bomu Charges: 9/9 (recharge daily at dawn)
Explosive Objects: 0/2 active
Hit Dice: 3d10
Howitzer HP: 24/24

Equipment

Carried:

Rifle, 20 bullets, Shortsword x2
Scale Mail (AC 16, disadvantage on Stealth)
Tinker’s Tools
Dungeoneer’s Pack: Backpack, crowbar, hammer, 10 pitons, 10 torches, tinderbox, 10 days rations, waterskin, 50 ft hempen rope

Currency: — Berries

Personality & Background

Background: Hermit

Feature - Discovery Years in isolation granted Llewyn insights into pre-Grand Line blueprints and meditative focus, earning unusual respect among remote locals.

Personality

Traits: Constantly calculates wind, distance, and angles—even mid-conversation
Ideals: Precision. Every shot and every plan should serve a clear purpose
Bonds: Vows to honor the squad lost to a Marine bombardment by protecting his new crew
Flaws: Obsessively over-prepares and hesitates to pull the trigger without perfect data
Dream: To become so renowned that even Marines recognize the report of his rifle

Physical Description

Race: Cyborg (part machine, part human)
Appearance: Mechanical augmentations visible, precision-built for sniping
Style: Practical combat gear, carries rifle at all times

Cyborg Racial Traits

Cyborg Abilities:

Mechanical Augmentations: Enhanced for precision and combat
Durability: Resistance to certain effects (DM discretion)
Maintenance: May require repairs or upgrades
Energy Source: Unknown power source (campaign specific)

Campaign Moments

Session 1: Festival of Blades

Sniper Precision

Opened tournament with statement shot using “Lock On” ability
First shot: 19 to hit, 13 damage on King Iler
Bullet phased through Iler’s swamp body but still dealt damage (Iler showed discomfort)
Maintained focus on primary target despite surrounded enemies
Demonstrated highest AC in party (17-18)
Took 13 damage from barbarian great axe hit during combat

Meditative Discovery

During dockside meditation in Hamar, sensed spiritual disturbance
Quote: “I feel the will of something evil in the land”
Immediately ran to warn party after sensing this presence
Shows developing spiritual/precognitive abilities
Cyborg eyes stayed open during meditation (his “human eyes closed”)
Significant warning that proved relevant to King Iler’s corruption

Cyborg Nature

Doesn’t need to sleep (meditates instead for long rest)
Can consume coal as sustenance (unusual diet)
Must repair cybernetic eye (maintenance required)
Has multiple vision modes and “termination mode” referenced
Mechanical augmentations visible and functional

Tactical Positioning

Took isolated position at end of dock for meditation
Maintained distance in combat as ranged attacker
Highest defensive stats protected him from initial assault (17 AC)
Quiet competence: speaks rarely but effectively
Looted barbarian corpses efficiently after combat

Session 3: Genesis 39 Discovery

The Golden Globe

Explored odd-numbered rooms in Pirate King Henry statue with Ronan (1, 3, 5, 7)
Discovered golden globe containing Log Pose marked “Genesis 39”
Rolled 19 on perception check in Room 5 (with advantage due to keen eyesight)
Recognized potential religious significance (Sylen is a priest)
Claimed and pocketed the valuable golden globe
Globe made of solid gold, covered in soot/ash initially

Chief Bjorn Recognition

Recognized portrait in Room 3 as the corrupt chief from previous island (Session 2)
Realized the villain they killed was a former Warlord of the Sea
Shared this critical information with party
Caption confirmed: “Chief Bjorn, Warlord of the Sea”
Understanding of larger political structures emerging

Electric Button Investigation

After Flynn took electric damage, Llewyn investigated Room 4
Took 6 electric damage from pressing red button
Rolled 9 on investigation check (learned nothing useful)
Attempted to use Mr. Squawks (bird) to press button safely
Quote: “If this kills me, tell the [ladies] how cool I went”
Asked if Ronan could sense danger via “pup sense”

Ronan’s Performance

Commanded Ronan to attack during bar fight (successful brutal attack)
Gave Ronan treat for good performance (after inappropriate attack)
Working relationship with beast companion improving
Ronan provides melee support while Llewyn maintains range

Scouting & Reconnaissance

Mr. Squawks scouted statue ahead of party
Reported seven rooms inside the statue structure
Spotted burnt building behind statue
Bird companion provides tactical intelligence
Maintains overview of battlefield/area

Memorable Quotes

Combat & Warning

“I feel the will of something evil in the land.” - Ominous warning during dockside meditation (Session 1)

“If this kills me, tell the [ladies] how cool I went” - Before pressing electric button (Session 3)

Tactical Observations

First shot on King Iler: Silent but effective - 13 damage opening strike that showed Iler wasn’t invulnerable despite Logia powers

Relationships

Companions

Ronan (Dog Companion): Large wolf, provides melee support; receives treats for good performance; communication improving; Pack Tactics advantage
Mr. Squawks (Bird): Scouting companion; reconnaissance specialist; reports layout of areas; extends Llewyn’s tactical awareness

Party Members

The Party (General): Quiet competence; speaks rarely but effectively; warns of danger when spiritually sensed; shares critical discoveries (Genesis 39, Chief Bjorn identity)

NPCs

The Squad (Deceased): Lost comrades to Marine bombardment; motivates Llewyn to protect current crew; vows to honor them by never losing another crew member

Discoveries

Genesis 39 Log Pose: May connect to Sylen’s Sol worship; religious/navigational mystery; currently in Llewyn’s possession
Chief Bjorn Connection: Recognized Warlord from previous encounter; understands larger power structures

Character Development

The Spiritual Sniper Llewyn’s meditation in Session 1 revealed unexpected spiritual awareness. His ability to sense “the will of something evil in the land” suggests either cyborg augmentations include spiritual sensors, or he has natural precognitive abilities developing. This makes him both physical (sniper) and spiritual (sensor) threat detector.

Quiet Competence Llewyn speaks minimally but acts decisively:

First shot of tournament targeted priority enemy (King Iler)
Sensed evil presence, immediately warned party
Discovered and claimed valuable Log Pose artifact
Recognized Chief Bjorn’s true identity
Efficiently investigates (despite electric shocks)

Protective Nature His vow to honor The Squad by protecting his new crew drives his actions:

Maintains overwatch position (sniper role)
Warns of danger before it strikes
Uses Ronan to engage threats in melee
Mr. Squawks scouts ahead to prevent ambushes
Strategic positioning to protect allies

Tactical Evolution

Session 1: Lock-On target priority (Iler), 13 damage opening shot, maintained range
Session 3: Discovery specialist (Genesis 39), reconnaissance (Mr. Squawks), area investigation
Transitioning from pure combat role to tactical intelligence gatherer
Beast companions extend his battlefield awareness and control

The Cyborg Mystery

Meditates instead of sleeping
Consumes coal as food
Cybernetic eyes with multiple modes
“Termination mode” referenced
Requires repairs and maintenance
Eyes remain open during meditation (human eyes closed)

This suggests Llewyn is more machine than man, with unknown origin and purpose. His spiritual awareness contradicts typical cyborg nature.

Internal Conflicts

Machine vs. Spirit: Cyborg body but spiritual sensing abilities (contradiction?)
Quiet vs. Warning: Usually silent, but speaks up when sensing danger
Protection vs. Loss: Vows to protect crew, but haunted by lost squad
Calculation vs. Instinct: Over-prepares but also trusts spiritual hunches

Combat Evolution

Session 1: Opening shot 13 damage, Lock-On ability activated, highest AC (17)
Session 3: Ronan brutal attack command, bird reconnaissance, area exploration
Consistent sniper positioning (150-600 ft range)
Beast companions provide melee/scout support
Precision over quantity - every shot counts

The Genesis 39 Mystery The Log Pose marked “Genesis 39” may be:

Biblical reference (Story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife)
Religious artifact connecting to Sylen’s faith
Navigation tool to specific sacred location
Hidden by Rona (Warlord) for safekeeping
Llewyn’s keen perception (19 roll) allowed discovery

Connections

Allies

The Squad - Lost comrades (deceased), motivates Llewyn to protect current crew
Howitzer - Beast companion, loyal wolf
Party Members - New crew to protect

Locations

Unknown Origin - Llewyn’s past is mysterious
Remote Hermit Location - Where he gained Discovery knowledge

Progression Notes

Future Features

Level 4:

Ability Score Improvement or Feat
Consider: +2 DEX or +2 WIS, Sharpshooter, Alert, Observant

Level 5:

Extra Attack: Attack twice with Attack action
Tactic Slots: 4×1st, 2×2nd level
New Known Tactic

Level 6:

Lock-On Die: Increases to 1d6
Fighting Style (Sniper): Gain second fighting style

Level 7:

Tactic Slots: 4×1st, 3×2nd level
New Known Tactic

Level 9:

Tactic Slots: 4×1st, 3×2nd, 2×3rd level
New Known Tactic

Level 11:

Called Shot (Sniper): Advantage on first firearm/sling attack each turn

Level 14:

Lock-On Die: Increases to 1d8

ASI/Feat at Level 4

Option 1: +2 DEX (18 DEX, +4 modifier) - Improves AC to 17, attacks to +6, initiative +4
Option 2: +2 WIS (18 WIS, +4 modifier) - Improves Tactic DC to 14, Perception to +8
Option 3: Sharpshooter - Ignore half/three-quarters cover, no disadvantage at long range, -5 to hit for +10 damage
Option 4: Observant - +5 passive Perception (22 total!), read lips, +1 WIS or INT

Combat Tactics

Sniper Opening Combo

Hunter’s Mark (bonus action, 1st level slot) - Mark priority target
Lock-On (on hit) - Mark same target
Rifle attack (150-600 ft range)
Damage: 2d10+3 (rifle) + 1d6 (Hunter’s Mark) + 1d4 (Lock-On) = 2d10+1d6+1d4+3
Subsequent turns: Automatic 1d6 + 1d4 extra damage on hits

Empowered Shot

Hunter’s Mark active
Lock-On active
Hit with rifle
Empowered Bullet (spend 1st level slot)
Total Damage: 2d10+3 + 1d6 (Hunter’s Mark) + 1d4 (Lock-On) + 1d6 (Empowered) = 2d10+2d6+1d4+3

Explosive Traps

Explosive Creation (action) - Touch 2 objects, make explosive
Position near chokepoints or enemy paths
Detonate (bonus action) when enemies approach
Damage: 3d8 fire damage, 10 ft radius, DEX save DC 12 half
Combo: Place before combat, detonate mid-fight for area control

Howitzer Teamwork

Howitzer engages in melee with Pack Tactics
Advantage on attacks when ally adjacent
Charge for extra 1d6 + prone on failed save
Llewyn fires from range with Hunter’s Mark
Total Party Synergy: Howitzer pins, Llewyn snipes

Fireball Technique

Position at extreme range (150-600 ft)
Bomb Ball (3 charges): 20 ft radius, 8d6 fire damage
Safe distance from blast
Follow-up with rifle shots

Unique Party Role

The Precision Sniper:

Longest range in party (150/600 ft)
Highest Passive Perception (17)
Consistent bonus damage (Lock-On + Hunter’s Mark)
Expertise in Perception (spot threats early)

The Explosive Specialist:

Fire immunity (walk through fire)
Area damage (Fireball, Burning Hands, Shatter)
Trap creation (Explosive Creation)
Bomb Body counterattacks

The Beast Master:

Howitzer for melee control
Pack Tactics for ally advantage
Charge for knockdown effects
Animal Friendship for communication

The Calculating Tactician:

Over-prepares for every scenario
Constantly calculates angles and wind
Precision over quantity
Protects crew to honor lost squad

Notes

Personality Hooks: Constantly calculates wind, distance, and angles—even mid-conversation

Role in Party:

Long-range damage dealer (Sniper, 150/600 ft range)
Explosive AoE specialist (Fireball, Burning Hands, Explosive Creation)
Scout/lookout (Passive Perception 17, Hawk-Eyed)
Beast companion controller (Howitzer for melee)
Precision striker (Lock-On, Hunter’s Mark, Empowered Bullet)

Strategic Value:

Can engage at ranges others cannot
Fire immunity allows unique positioning
Trap creation for battlefield control
Howitzer adds melee presence
Highest Passive Perception prevents ambushes

Motivations:

Honor lost squad by protecting new crew
Achieve legendary sniper status
Perfect every shot through calculation
Never lose another crew member

Last Updated: 2025-11-03

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