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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pemerton" data-source="post: 7762344" data-attributes="member: 42582">When I think of Conan I'm thinking of REH's depiction.He has might thews - high STR. He is quick like a cat/panther - high DEX. He is never surprised - high WIS. He seduces practically every woman he meets, he befriends Pelias (the wizard he meets in The Scarelt Citadel) straight away, and his soldiers, vassals etc are extremely loyal - high CHA. He survives crucifixion - high CON. The only one of his stats that is not obviously superlative is INT.In the 5e context this can't be done for a PC without (imputed) rolling, but presumalby is permissible for a NPC. The point buy rules are for balance among players, not a model of human attributes within the setting.His abilities are amazing fighting (eg he kills were-hyenas with single bow-shots and by breaking their skulls with the hilt of his sword). He is an excellent climber and incredibly stealthy. And he is pratically fearless.In AD&D he could be a barbarian or variant fighter of high level. In 4e one could look at some sort of ranger, warlord or fighter build (or hybrid variants). I agree with some other posters that 5e makes it harder to capture his comptence, but a fighter or barbarian with appropriate stats and skills looks like a reasonable starting point.Once he becomes king, his Bond would be Aquilonia, his Ideal would be honour, and his Flaw his temper.</blockquote>