Callisto, Barbarian

Barbarian

This is an RPG conversion of Callisto from Xena: Warrior Princess.

Callisto’s family was killed in one of Xena’s raids on her village. She is tormented by their dying screams and lives only for revenge on Xena.

Callisto has trained and does cruel acts to emulate Xena and get her attention.

Richard Cypher the Barbarian – Sword of Truth

Barbarian

Richard Cypher is a character from the Sword of Truth book series and the Legend of the Seeker television show.

After growing up peacefully as a woods guide in Westland, Richard Cypher became the Seeker of Truth, wielder of the Sword of Truth, and sent on a mission to stop the tyrant who killed his father.

The Sword of Truth’s power comes from the righteous anger of its wielder, so the Barbarian class, with its Rage feature, can be used to simulate that for Richard Cypher’s character.

The Path of the Berserker might seem like the more natural choice, but taking the Path of the Totem Warrior gives back some of the flavor of the Ranger build for Richard Cypher.

As the Barbarian does not have the spellcasting feature, the Magic Initiate feat is a must. If you want to cast more powerful spells, you should check out my Eldritch Knight build. Other feats you may want to choose are: Great Weapon Master, Observant, Skilled, and War Caster.

Again either Folk Hero or Outlander background work for Richard Cypher.