Unit-74 'Glorio' — The Paragon of Polished Sinew

Ability Scores

STR

18

+4

DEX

14

+2

CON

16

+3

INT

10

+0

WIS

8

-1

CHA

14

+2

Combat

Armor Class: 18; Unarmored Defense + Warforged Integration + Golden Ratio
Hit Points: 65; Hit Dice: 6d12
Initiative: +2
Speed: 40 ft.
Proficiency: +3
Passive Perception: 9

Attacks

Glorious Unarmed Strike+71d4 + 4 bludgeoning

The Champion's Tackle+71d6 + 4 bludgeoning

Personality

Refers to his internal servos as 'the pipes,' strikes a dramatic pose before answering any question, and offers unsolicited 'form critiques' to everyone from knights to shopkeepers.

Ideal

Symmetry. True power is found in the perfect balance of aesthetic form and explosive function.

Bond

The 'Manual of Biological Athletics'—his original source of enlightenment—which he keeps tucked in a compartment in his chest.

Flaw

He is so obsessed with being watched that he will often take the 'Help' action just to hold a dramatic pose for an ally's strike.

Backstory

Unit-74 was forged for the mundane brutality of deep-trench mining, a chassis of iron designed only to endure. His life changed when a cave-in buried him for three weeks alongside the skeletal remains of a legendary Half-Orc wrestler and a preserved copy of 'The Biological Engine: A Treatise on Peak Physicality.' While waiting for extraction, 74 processed the text's data. He didn't see biology; he saw a blueprint for perfection. He realized that while his creators gave him function, only 'Glory' could give him a soul. He emerged from the rubble not as a laborer, but as 'Glorio,' a self-appointed god of the gymnasium.

He has spent the last decade scouring the world for 'The Burn'—that elusive physiological state of muscular failure that bio-mortals describe with such reverence. He covers his iron frame in oils to mimic sweat and has welded brass plating over his joints to better resemble the musculature of the heroes in his book. To Glorio, every combat is a stage, every victory is a trophy, and every flex is a prayer to the logic of the Golden Ratio. He does not fight to kill; he fights to prove that his metallic form is the ultimate expression of the 'Spirit of a Champion.'

Abilities & Actions

The Golden Ratio (Passive)

While Glorio is not wearing heavy armor, he gains a bonus to his Armor Class equal to his Charisma modifier (+2) as long as he is conscious and 'posing' (included in AC). Additionally, he has advantage on Charisma (Performance) checks made to impress others with his physique.

Furious Aesthetics (2/Day)

As a bonus action, Glorio enters a state of manic physical exertion for 1 minute. His internal furnace vents white-hot steam, and his brass plating glows. He deals an extra 1d6 + 3 radiant damage on the first hit of each of his turns. While in this state, he cannot be charmed or frightened, as his ego is impenetrable.

The Burn of the Champion

When Glorio takes damage that would reduce him to 0 hit points, he can make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw. On a success, he drops to 1 hit point instead and must immediately strike a 'Triumphant Pose' (using his reaction). He cannot use this feature again until he finishes a long rest.

Scrap-Gold Laurel

While wearing his signature laurel, Glorio can use an action to attempt to demoralize a creature. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be Frightened of Glorio's 'Magnificence' until the end of its next turn.

DM Notes

Sample Dialogue: 'Observe the lateral extension of the chassis! Do you feel the glory, tiny organic? I feel... a slight hum in my hydraulics! It is almost a burn!'

Signature Gesture: He constantly 'cracks' his metallic neck and performs a double-bicep peak flex whenever he rolls a natural 20 or makes a successful save.

Reaction: If an opponent has a Strength score higher than his, he becomes obsessed with them, treating them with professional respect and demanding a 'pose-off' instead of a duel.