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  The Sidekick 
  FOR  
  SWORDS & WIZARDRY  
  LIGHT 
  Light City: One Shot 
  
  Welcome back to Light City—One Shots. Every super hero can benefit from a companion. Last 
  time we discussed the pet variety. This time we present the good old fashioned, sidekick. 
  The Sidekick 
  While their names may not be in the headlines, a sidekick knows their job is a vital one. Being 
  a hero isn’t easy. All Sidekicks know this. It is for this reason they provide the support  every 
  champion of justice needs. Whether it is through simple words of encouragement or a need to 
  be protected, Sidekicks inspire their partners to fight harder. While they might get overlooked, 
  one should never underestimate them. 
  Sidekicks begin play with a crimefighting costume. They can wear light body armor (up to –2
  [+2] AC bonus). Sidekicks are capable of using any weapon, though they tend to use weapons 
  that match their partner’s theme. 
  Sidekicks add their Dexterity bonus to their AC.  
  Bolster Hero:  At 1st level, The Sidekick’s partner receives a +1 to hit when fighting alongside 
  or for the sidekick. 
  Hero Support I:  At 2nd level, the Sidekick can cast Cure Wounds I once per day. 
  Hero’s Gimmick: At 3rd level the Sidekick gains the 1st level abilities of their partner’s class.  
  Old Chum: At 4th level the Sidekick’s Bolster Hero also adds a +1 bonus to their partner’s 
  damage.  
  Hero Support II: At 5th level, the Sidekick can cast Cure Wounds I an additional time per day. 
  Mascot: At 6th level, the Sidekick’s Bolster Hero ability affects their entire team (or heroes 
  their partner is currently teaming-up with). 
  Heroes Never Die: Once per day when a character (other than the Sidekick) would be reduced 
  to zero hit points, that character is instead reduced to 1 hit point and knocked unconscious.  
  Level  
  HD 
   
  BHB  
  Save 
  1 
   
  1 
   
  +0 
   
  15 
  2 
   
  2 
   
  +1 
   
  14 
  3 
   
  2+1 
   
  +1 
   
  13 
  4 
   
  3 
   
  +2 
   
  12 
  5 
   
  3+1 
   
  +2 
   
  11 
  6 
   
  4 
   
  +3 
   
  10 
  7 
   
  4+1 
   
  +3 
   
  9 
  
  Rainbow Boy 
  Level 7 Sidekick 
  Real name: Jack Walton (secret) 
  First appearance:  Reg’lar Fellers 
  Heroic Comics #14 1942 
  STR 10 
   
  INT 13 
  DEX 16 (+1) 
  WIS 10 
  CON 11 
   
  CHA 13 
  4+1 HD (18) Saving Throw 9  
  Flight (48 ft) 
  AC 6[13] (crimefighting costume, rainbow aura, ineffective without light) 
  Attack: Rainbow Strike +3 to hit, 1d6 radiant damage. 
  Hero’s Gimmick (Elemental Powers 1/day) Light I 
  Teen genius, Jack Walton, works for Light City’s most popular radio stations. When not work-
  ing with other whiz kids for the radio, he fights espionage and crime as the colorful crusader, 
  Rainbow Boy. While he started as a solo hero, he quickly became Hydroman’s partner.  
  Rainbow Boy’s greatest folly was his encounter with the alien conqueror, General Gruno. 
  Rainbow Boy took the general on a tour of the battlefields of WWII. In the end the general re-
  pented of his conquering ways and offered to help the Allies. In his youthful ignorance Rain-
  bow Boy told the general that the United Nations could take care of it. This encounter, known 
  only to Hydroman and Rainbow Boy, is a source of great shame for the hero.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
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