Race: Half-Orc (reflecting raw power and resilience)
Class: Bard (college of heavy metal)
Background: Entertainer (legendary guitarist)
Level: 20
Alignment: Chaotic Good (loyal to friends, rebels against authority)

Character Description:

Zakk is a towering half-orc with long, flowing hair, a thick beard, and a presence that commands attention. He wields his enchanted guitar, The Thunder Axe, with an electrifying passion, blending heavy riffs with potent magic. Adorned in spiked leather armor and carrying the raw energy of a heavy metal legend, he is both a fearsome warrior and a captivating performer.

Zakk’s deep love for music is matched only by his loyalty to those he calls friends. His melodies can soothe the soul or incite a frenzy, and he moves through life with a rebel spirit, always seeking the next stage where he can let loose his power.

Character Overview:

• Hit Points: 174 (20d8 Hit Dice + CON modifier per level)
• Proficiency Bonus: +6
• Speed: 30 ft.
• Armor Class (AC): 18 (Half-Plate Armor + Dexterity)
• Initiative: +3 (DEX Modifier)

Ability Scores:

Skills:

• Performance +17 (CHA + Expertise)
• Intimidation +11 (CHA + Proficiency)
• Persuasion +11 (CHA + Proficiency)
• Athletics +9 (STR + Proficiency)
• Acrobatics +9 (DEX + Proficiency)
• Perception +7 (WIS + Proficiency)

Saving Throws:

• Dexterity +9
• Charisma +11

Features & Traits:

• College of Heavy Metal Features:

  • Riff of Fury (3rd level): When using Bardic Inspiration, add thunder damage equal to the roll to the target’s next melee attack.
  • Shredding Solo (6th level): Cast Thunderwave or Shatter as a reaction when attacked, dealing additional damage equal to your Charisma modifier.
  • Power Ballad (14th level): Cast Mass Suggestion without expending a spell slot once per long rest, targeting up to 12 creatures with a powerful and emotional song.

• Bard Class Features:

  • Bardic Inspiration (d12, 5/short rest): Add 1d12 to allies’ attack rolls, ability checks, or saving throws.
  • Jack of All Trades: Add half proficiency bonus (+3) to any ability check that doesn’t already include proficiency.
  • Song of Rest (d12): Use music to grant extra healing during short rests.
  • Magical Secrets (4 spells from any class): Counterspell, Destructive Wave, Chain Lightning, Forcecage.
  • Superior Inspiration: Regain one use of Bardic Inspiration when rolling initiative if all uses are expended.

Spellcasting:

• Spellcasting Ability: Charisma (Spell Save DC 19, Spell Attack +11)

• Cantrips (4): Vicious Mockery, Thunderclap, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation

• Spells Known: (22 spells)

  • 1st Level (4 slots): Thunderwave, Heroism, Cure Wounds, Disguise Self
  • 2nd Level (3 slots): Shatter, Enhance Ability, Mirror Image, Hold Person
  • 3rd Level (3 slots): Hypnotic Pattern, Fear, Dispel Magic
  • 4th Level (3 slots): Greater Invisibility, Polymorph, Dimension Door
  • 5th Level (3 slots): Dominate Person, Animate Objects, Mass Cure Wounds
  • 6th Level (2 slots): Eyebite, Mass Suggestion
  • 7th Level (2 slots): Forcecage, Teleport
  • 8th Level (1 slot): Power Word Stun
  • 9th Level (1 slot): Power Word Kill

Equipment:

• Weapon: +2 Greatsword (His enchanted guitar, “The Thunder Axe”, capable of transforming into a greatsword)
• Armor: +2 Half-Plate (Spiked leather adorned with metal studs and skull motifs)
• Magic Items:
  • Thunderstruck Guitar: Functions as a Wand of Thunderbolts, allowing the casting of Thunderwave and Shatter as bonus actions.
  • Ring of Amplification: Doubles the range of spells with a range of 60 feet or more.
  • Belt of Giant Strength (Frost): Sets Strength score to 23.
  • Cloak of Rock and Roll: Resistance to thunder and psychic damage, and advantage on Performance checks.

Notes:

Campaigns:

• Black Label Society

Character Inspiration:

• Black Sabbath and Black Label Society Guitarist, Zakk Wylde

Character Sheet Generated by ChatGPT:

User Prompt: Create a Dungeons and Dragons 5e character sheet for a level 20 bard (class), from the school of heavy metal based on Zakk Wylde: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakk_Wylde