Willow Film Characters as 5E Heroes and Villains
Willow Comes to D&D 5E: A Party of Unlikely Heroes (and Villains)
The 1988 film Willow is a gem in the fantasy genre as far as I’m concerned, brimming with unforgettable characters and adventurous magic. With its reluctant heroes, villainous queens, clever rogues, and mischievous brownies, it’s a perfect fit for Dungeons & Dragons. So, after a little thought, I brought it to life in 5E.
In this post, you’ll find fully statted characters inspired by Willow, each leveled to capture their roles in the story for when I felt they peaked (Sorsha, for example, is a hero). You could use them as NPCs if you wanted. But I did try to give them enough detail that with a touch of your own input, you should be able to have a fully-realized player character quickly. There is just enough wiggle room to personalize it for your play style, your group dynamics, and your campaign.
These characters are ready for action.
The Heroes
Willow Ufgood
Race: Halfling
Alignment: Neutral Good
Homeland: Nelwyn Village
Level: 1 Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 12
Hit Points (HP): 7
Initiative: +2
Speed: 25 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +2
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 10 (+0)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 13 (+1)
WIS: 16 (+3)
CHA: 8 (–1)
Equipment: Sling, wooden staff, explorer’s pack, simple robe, 10 gp
Spells/Features: Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Wild Magic Surge, Tides of Chaos
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Vohnkar
Race: Halfling
Alignment: Lawful Good
Homeland: Nelwyn Village
Level: 3 Fighter (Champion)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 16
Hit Points (HP): 28
Initiative: +2
Speed: 25 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +2
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 16 (+3)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 10 (+0)
Equipment: Chain mail, longsword, shield, explorer’s pack
Features: Fighting Style: Defense, Second Wind, Action Surge, Improved Critical
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The High Aldwin
Race: Halfling
Alignment: Neutral Good
Homeland: Nelwyn Village
Level: 4 Wizard (Divination)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 13
Hit Points (HP): 22
Initiative: +1
Speed: 25 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +2
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 8 (–1)
DEX: 12 (+1)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 18 (+4)
WIS: 16 (+3)
CHA: 10 (+0)
Equipment: Quarterstaff, spellbook, component pouch, scholar’s pack
Spells/Features: Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Mirror Image, Misty Step, Detect Magic, Portent, Arcane Recovery
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Raziel
Race: Human
Alignment: Neutral Good
Homeland: Unknown
Level: 10 Sorcerer (Draconic Bloodline)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 15
Hit Points (HP): 70
Initiative: +1
Speed: 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +4
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 8 (–1)
DEX: 12 (+1)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 12 (+1)
WIS: 14 (+2)
CHA: 18 (+4)
Equipment: Wand, fine robes, component pouch, arcane focus
Spells/Features: Fireball, Shield, Dispel Magic, Fly, Suggestion, Fire Bolt, Prestidigitation, Draconic Resilience, Metamagic (Quickened, Subtle, Distant)
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Rool
Race: Brownie
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Homeland: Brownie Lands
Level: 3 Rogue (Thief)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 15
Hit Points (HP): 18
Initiative: +3
Speed: 25 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +2
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 8 (–1)
DEX: 16 (+3)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 14 (+2)
Equipment: Dagger, shortbow and 20 arrows, thieves’ tools, grappling hook
Features: Sneak Attack (2d6), Cunning Action, Thieves’ Cant
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Franjean
Race: Brownie
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Homeland: Brownie Lands
Level: 3 Rogue (Thief)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 15
Hit Points (HP): 18
Initiative: +3
Speed: 25 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +2
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 8 (–1)
DEX: 16 (+3)
CON: 12 (+1)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 14 (+2)
Equipment: Dagger, short sword, ball bearings, thieves’ tools
Features: Sneak Attack (2d6), Cunning Action, Fast Hands
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Sorsha
Race: Human
Alignment: Lawful Good
Homeland: Nockmaar
Level: 5 Ranger (Hunter)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 17
Hit Points (HP): 45
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +3
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 14 (+2)
DEX: 16 (+3)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 14 (+2)
CHA: 12 (+1)
Equipment: Studded leather armor, longsword, longbow, 20 arrows
Spells/Features: Hunter’s Mark, Cure Wounds, Colossus Slayer
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Madmartigan
Race: Human
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Homeland: Unknown
Level: 5 Fighter (Battle Master)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 16
Hit Points (HP): 52
Initiative: +2
Speed: 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +3
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 16 (+3)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 14 (+2)
Equipment: Chain shirt, rapier, shield, explorer’s pack
Features: Superiority Dice (d8s): Riposte, Trip Attack, Disarming Attack
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Airk
Race: Human
Alignment: Lawful Good
Homeland: Tir Asleen
Level: 5 Fighter (Champion)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 17
Hit Points (HP): 55
Initiative: +2
Speed: 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +3
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 16 (+3)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 14 (+2)
Equipment: Scale mail, longsword, heavy crossbow, 20 bolts
Features: Improved Critical, Second Wind, Action Surge
The Villains
Queen Bavmorda
Race: Human
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Homeland: Nockmaar
Level: 11 Warlock (The Fiend)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 15
Hit Points (HP): 77
Initiative: +2
Speed: 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +4
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 8 (–1)
DEX: 12 (+1)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 16 (+3)
WIS: 14 (+2)
CHA: 18 (+4)
Equipment: Dark robes, rod/arcane focus, ritual book
Spells/Features: Eldritch Blast, Fireball, Counterspell, Fear, Circle of Death, Agonizing Blast, Fiendish Vigor, Mystic Arcanum
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General Kael
Race: Half-Orc
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Homeland: Nockmaar
Level: 8 Fighter (Champion)
CORE COMBAT STATS
Armor Class (AC): 18
Hit Points (HP): 85
Initiative: +1
Speed: 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus: +3
ATTRIBUTES & BONUSES
STR: 18 (+4)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 16 (+3)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 12 (+1)
Equipment: Plate armor, greatsword, javelins, horned helm
Features: Improved Critical, Second Wind, Action Surge, Extra Attack
How to Use These Characters in Your Game
You can integrate these characters into your game as NPCs, pre-generated heroes/villains for a Willow-themed one-shot, or as options for your players to choose from for longer campaigns. The varying levels of the characters create a natural tension and hierarchy, especially when you have characters like Willow still discovering his potential while Raziel and Bavmorda can already make a hefty dent in the arcane battlefield. The possibilities are endless!
You may also enjoy Plot Thickeners, a collection of thematic adventure hooks inspired by historical events. I’m sure there are several hooks to get the Willow fans around your table and rolling the dice.
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