D&D 5E Defenders in 5th edition

[Tony Vargas]

Fwiw, I would say Strange is a Warlock, Hulk is Monk/Barbarian, Namor (from what little I remember about him) Would be a high strength fighter, with a little druid maybe? Don't know a lot of Namor. Ranger might work better...

I'm just pleased you know who the Defenders are.

To really even slightly begin to do the Hulk justice, he'd maybe be a different race & class in each form. A human artificer as Banner; a Troll Berserker as the Hulk, perhaps...

Submariner was just the less-lame Aquaman. Aquatic, superhuman in the water, weaker the longer he was away from it. Ad to that, he had pointy ears, and sea-elf. Class? IDK, depends on who's writing, I suppose. Ranger sounds nice though.

Warlock fits Strange's M.O. almost perfectly (the Vishanti are not that sinister, but aside from that). Give him an artifact (Eye) and a modest magic item (Cloak) and keep a straight face while you RP that they're both equally awesome, and you're there. ;P

 

[Lanliss]

I'm just pleased you know who the Defenders are.

To really even slightly begin to do the Hulk justice, he'd maybe be a different race & class in each form. A human artificer as Banner; a Troll Berserker as the Hulk, perhaps...

Submariner was just the less-lame Aquaman. Aquatic, superhuman in the water, weaker the longer he was away from it. Ad to that, he had pointy ears, and sea-elf. Class? IDK, depends on who's writing, I suppose. Ranger sounds nice though.

Warlock fits Strange's M.O. almost perfectly (the Vishanti are not that sinister, but aside from that). Give him an artifact (Eye) and a modest magic item (Cloak) and keep a straight face while you RP that they're both equally awesome, and you're there. ;P

That is easily covered by a Jekyll/Hyde curse, in which Hyde makes him 1 size class larger, but reduces his Intelligence by a lot. He later breaks the bad half of the curse, making him Big and smart.

I said Ranger to cover his aquatic/Nature abilities, and Fighter because I vaguely remember him having some fighting expertise, and superhuman strength.

I do not consider Warlock all that sinister anyway, though some may argue that Sorc fits Strange just as well (I would agree, his concept is fairly flexible.). He might even be treated as a low level wizard, gaining most of his power from his Powerful magic items (Most of which are clearly Legendary).

It is worth noting that most of the heroes in Marvel do not have high levels, and tend to punch WAY below their weight, mostly fighting commoners (with something like 9 HP IIRC.). Also, I only know who the original defenders are from IMDB, which I coincidentally looked at earlier today to try and find a release date for the show. it had a little trivia blurb about the original defenders.

 

[Afrodyte]

Misty Knight

Race: Human
Class and level: Rogue 2
Background: Soldier
Alignment: Lawful Good
Personality Traits: 1) My friends know they can rely on me no matter what. 2) I can't stand it when someone has the upper hand over me.
Idea: I don't seek justice; I stalk it.
Bond: I'm still after that one scumbag that got away.
Flaw: I judge others harshly, and myself most severely.
Ability Scores: Strength 12 (+1), Dexterity 14 (+2), Constitution 13 (+1), Intelligence 14 (+2), Wisdom 14 (+2), Charisma 14 (+2)
Proficiency bonus: +2
Armor: light armor
Weapons: simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Saving throws: Dexterity, Intelligence
Skills: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion
Tools: thieves' tools, vehicles (land). We don't see Misty gambling or playing any games on the show, so I left off the gaming set proficiency she'd get for being a soldier.
Features and traits: Expertise (Insight, Investigation), Sneak Attack, Thieves' Cant, Cunning Action

 

[Afrodyte]

Frank Castle (The Punisher)

Race: Human
Class: Ranger 7 (revised)
Background: Soldier
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Personality Traits: 1) I don't believe in half measures. 2) I admire people who got the balls to fight for what they believe in, even if it puts them at odds with me.
Ideal: I put down all the scumbags who prey on the innocent and helpless. Permanently.
Bond: I'm haunted by the family that was taken from me.
Flaw: I shoot first and ask questions later.
Ability scores: Strength 15 (+2), Dexterity 15 (+2), Constitution 16 (+3), Intelligence 10 (+0), Wisdom 15 (+2), Charisma 9 (-1)
Proficiency bonus: +3
Armor: light armor, medium armor, shields
Weapons: simple weapons, martial weapons
Saving throws: Strength, Dexterity
Skills: Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, Stealth, Survival
Tools: navigator's tools, vehicles (land). The soldier background gives Frank proficiency with a gaming set, but with his special forces training, navigator's tools seems more appropriate.
Features and traits: Favored Enemy (humanoids), Natural Explorer, Fighting Style (Archer), Primeval Awareness, Ranger Conclave (Hunter), Hunter's Prey (Colossus Slayer), Extra Attack, Greater Favored Enemy (fiends), Defensive Tactics (Escape the Horde)
Spellcasting: 1st-level spells (2 slots): alarm, hunter's mark