Darkest Corners volume 2

Game Master Harakani

Kal Lomarsson
Male half-elf ranger (urban ranger) 3/rogue (investigator) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 129, 133)
N Medium humanoid (elf, human)
Init +6; Senses low-light vision; Perception +16
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 14, flat-footed 15 (+4 armor, +4 Dex, +1 shield)
hp 42 (5 HD; 2d8+3d10+10)
Fort +5, Ref +11, Will +3; +2 vs. enchantments
Defensive Abilities evasion; Immune sleep
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Ranged +1 throwing axe +7 (1d6+3) or
. . +1 throwing axe +7 (1d6+2)
Special Attacks combat style (two-weapon combat), favored enemy (humans +2), sneak attack +1d6
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Base Atk +4; CMB +6; CMD 20
Feats Alertness, Skill Focus (Perception), Two-weapon Defense, Two-weapon Fighting, Urban Forager, Weapon Finesse
Traits friend in every town, warrior of old
Skills Acrobatics +8, Bluff +6, Craft (alchemy) +10, Diplomacy +9, Disable Device +16, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +6, Knowledge (local) +9, Linguistics +7, Perception +16, Ride +8, Sense Motive +11, Stealth +12, Survival +9; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception, follow up
Languages Common, Elven, Kelish, Necril, Osiriani, Vudrani
SQ elf blood, favored community (Nex +2), rogue talent (finesse rogue), track +1, trapfinding +2, wild empathy +4
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds (2), potion of cure moderate wounds (2), potion of darkvision, caltrops; Other Gear mithral shirt, +1 throwing axe, +1 throwing axe, cloak of resistance +1, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, chalk (10), flint and steel, grappling hook, masterwork thieves' tools, mess kit, mirror, piton (10), pot, soap, trail rations (5), waterskin, 565 gp, 1 sp
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Special Abilities
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Elf Blood Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Evasion (Ex) If you succeed at a Reflex save for half damage, you take none instead.
Favored Community (Nex +2) (Ex) +2 to rolls when in Favored Community (Nex).
Favored Enemy (Humans +2) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs. Favored Enemy (Humans) foes.
Follow Up (Ex) Make two Gather Information checks in the time normally required for one.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Sneak Attack +1d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed.
Track +1 Add the listed bonus to survival checks made to track.
Trapfinding +2 Gain a bonus to find or disable traps, including magical ones.
Two-Weapon Defense +1 to AC while wielding 2 weapons. +2 when doing so defensively.
Urban Forager You may use the Survival skill to forage and track in urban locations using the table below.
Wild Empathy +4 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.

Zandor Gossamar
Male human brawler (shield champion) 4/investigator (mastermind) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 23, 30, 86, 101)
LN Medium humanoid (human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +10
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Defense
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AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 19 (+5 armor, +2 Dex, +4 shield)
hp 47 (5 HD; 1d8+4d10+14)
Fort +6, Ref +8, Will +5
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee heavy shield bash +8 (1d4+4) or
. . heavy shield bash flurry of blows +6/+6 (1d4+4) or
. . unarmed strike +10 (1d8+6) or
. . unarmed strike flurry of blows +8/+8 (1d8+6)
Special Attacks brawler's flurry, knockout 1/day (DC 16), martial flexibility 5/day
Investigator (Mastermind) Extracts Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +2)
. . 1st—comprehend languages, long arm[ACG]
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 10
Base Atk +4; CMB +8 (+10 grapple); CMD 20
Feats Combat Reflexes, Enforcer[APG], Improved Shield Bash, Improved Unarmed Strike, Shield Focus, Step Up
Skills Acrobatics +4, Appraise +5, Bluff +4, Diplomacy +5, Disable Device +2, Escape Artist +4, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (arcana) +8, Knowledge (local) +5, Perception +10, Sense Motive +10, Spellcraft +8, Use Magic Device +4
Languages Common, Draconic
SQ a quiet word, alchemy (alchemy crafting +1), brawler's cunning, inspiration (1/day), martial training, throw shield
Combat Gear potion of cure moderate wounds (2), potion of endure elements (2), potion of enlarge person (2), potion of fly (2), potion of invisibility (2), potion of reduce person (2); Other Gear +1 brawling lamellar (leather) armor, +1 throwing (metal shields) heavy steel shield, handy haversack, bandolier, 69 gp, 5 sp
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Special Abilities
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A Quiet Word (Diplomacy or Intimidate, 1/day) (Ex) With 10 minutes of prep, an ally can use your skill ranks on a Diplomacy or Intimidate check later.
Alchemy +1 (Su) +1 to Craft (Alchemy) to create alchemical items, can Id potions by touch.
Brawler's Flurry +2/+2 (Ex) Can make full attack & gain two-wep fighting, but only with unarmed strike, close, or monk wep.
Combat Reflexes (3 AoO/round) Can make extra attacks of opportunity/rd, and even when flat-footed.
Enforcer If you deal nonlethal damage with a melee weapon, make a free Intimidate check to demoralize.
Improved Shield Bash You still get your shield bonus while using Shield Bash.
Improved Unarmed Strike Unarmed strikes don't cause attacks of opportunity, and can be lethal.
Inspiration (+1d6, 1/day) (Ex) Use 1 point, +1d6 to trained skill or ability check. Use 2 points, to add to attack or save.
Knockout (1/day, DC 16) (Ex) Declare before attack, if hit then foe is unconscious 1d6 rds (Fort neg), resave each rd.
Martial Flexibility (move action, 5/day) (Ex) As a Move action, gain a combat feat for 1 min. More gained for greater actions.
Shield Focus +1 Shield AC
Step Up When a foe makes a 5 ft step away from you, you can move 5 ft to follow them.
Throw Shield (Ex) Gain the benefit of Far shot when throw shields. Can use certain maneuvers at range.

Zandor had always wanted to join "the Guard". When he was accepted and trained. His exceptionally high marks in combat skills, but what really impressed the instructors, was his restraint. His ability to deal brutal blows often intimidated his sparring partners, but Zandor always dealt non-lethal blows.

He was quickly assigned duties geared to take advantage of his brawling expertise. Guarding prisoners, escorting criminals, and quick reaction teams. All, of course, providing him great amounts of experience. Not long ago, his guard sergeant too note of a more inquisitive side of Zandor. Seeing the potential for much more than a guard "muscle", his Sergeant submitted a request to have him interviewed for a position on the "unusual crimes" squad.

The selection process didn't take long, as the recruiters have specialized skills to see past the black and white words noted in his service record. They saw potential as well. Zandor was promoted and put through a specialized training course to prepare him for assignment to a special squad. Areas of concentration focused on: understanding of magic, basics of alchemy, interpreting motives and body language, social skills, and a variety of other things an investigator might use to solve crimes, and catch the guity.

Zandor's knack for non-lethal (to bring criminals in), protective nature (avoid injury's to self and squad), and investigative training (to find the truth) make him a well rounded, valuable asset to the "unusual crimes" team. Having completed his extra training, Zandor anxiously awaits meeting his new squad and putting his skills to use.

NG Medium Humanoid
STR: 10 DEX: 14 CON: 10 INT: 13 WIS: 18 CHA: 16
Init +6 (4 feat +2 dex)
Perception +11 (4 rank +4 wis +3 class)

DEFENSE::

AC 21 (5 armor +2 shield +2 dex + 1 natural + 1 deflection )
T 13 (-8 armor,shield,natural)
FF 19 (-2 dex)
HP 35 (8 + 5 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 5 fcb)

Fort 5 (4 +1 cloak)
Ref 4 (1 +2 dex +1 cloak)
Will 9 (4 + 4 wis +1 cloak +2 feat)

Conditional:
+2 against divinations and enchantments

CMD 15 (10 + 3 BAB + 2 dex)

OFFENSE:
BAB 3
Speed 20 feet (medium armor)
+1 scimitar 1d20+6;1d6+3 Dervish Dance for +2 dex and +1 enchantment and 3 BAB)
MW light mace 1d20+5;1d6 (similar to above)
CMB 3 (3 BAB)

TRAITS:

Human: Bonus Feat
Human: Extra skill point per level
Altruistic Diplomat +2 on Diplomacy
Traveling Merchant +1 on Appraise, Bluff, and Sense Motive

FEATS:

First: Iron Will +2 to Will Saving Throw
Human: Improved Initiatve +2 to Initiative
3rd: Weapon Finesse (Dex to attack with light weapon)
5th: Dervish Dance (Dex to attack and damage with scimitar)

SKILLS:

Acrobatics +2 (+2 dex)
Appraise 4 (+1 Int +2 rank +1 trait)
Bluff 4 (+3 cha +1 trait)
Climb +4 (+1 rank +3 class)
Diplomacy 12 (+3 cha +4 rank +3 class +2 trait)
Disguise 3 (+3 cha)
Escape Artist +2 (+2 Dex)
Fly +2 (2 dex)
Handle Animal 9 (+3 cha +3 ranks +3 class)
Heal +4 (4 wis)
Intimidate +3 (+3 cha)
Kn:Geo +6 (+1 int +2 rank +3 class)
Kn:Local +5 (+1 int +1 rank +3 class)
Kn:Nature +9 (+1 int +3 rank +3 class +2 bonus)
Perception +11 (4 rank +4 wis +3 class)
Perform: Dance +5 (3 cha + 2 rank)
Profession: Guard 8 (4 wis + 1 rank +3 class)
Ride +6 (2 dex +1 rank +3 class)
Sense Motive +7 (4 wis +2 rank + 1 trait)
Spellcraft 5 (1 int + 1 rank + 3 class)
Stealth +2 (2 dex)
Survival +11 (4 wis + 2 rank + 3 class + 2 )
Swim +4 (1 rank +3 class)

LANGUAGES:

Common, Polygot, Kelish, Druidic

GEAR:

+1 Scimitar 2315
MW light mace 155

+1 hide armor 1165
+1 darkwood buckler 1205
+1 Cloak of resist 1000
+1 Ring of Prot 2000
+1 Amulet nat armor 2000

druid kit 14
explorer outfit 0
masterwork backpack 49
Weapon cord 0.1
Compass 10
Ioun torch 75
3x acid 30
3x alchemical fire 60

Money spent 10078.1
Money left 421.9

Special Abilities:

Charm Domain Dazing Touch 7/day
Nature Sense +2 bonus to Nature and Survival
Wild Empathy Diplomacy check with Cha bonus against animals
Lorekeeper +2 to diplomacy, History, Local, Nobility, class skills
Resist Temptation +2 bonus on save vs divinations and enchantments

Tracked Resource:

Dazing Touch 7/day

Spells

Lev 0 DC 14
Stablize
Detect Magic
Light
Create Weather

Lev 1 DC 15
Domain: Charm Person
Cure Light WOunds
Hydraulic Push
Entangle
Faerie Fire

Lev 2 DC 16
Domain: Calm Emotions
Barkskin
Restoration, Lesser
Stone Call

Lev 3 DC 17
Domain: Suggestion
Summon Nature Ally III
Swarm Of Fangs

Sitting in front of the immigration officer is a short human woman, barely 5 feet tall, with skin a colour somewhere between coffee and mocha. Her smooth skin has a few blemishes here and there, evidence of a life lived outdoors, and a few faded scars. It's apparent that she knows how to handle the scimitar strapped to her back and the buckler hanging loosely from her belt. She seems pretty young; Maybe late teens or early twenties and she's wearing her dark hair at a practical short length which she's toying with nervously. She's smiling though and it's an arresting sight. It's obvious that she has an easy time making friends

Isama is an optimistic and cheerful young woman. She knows what she wants and takes deliberate steps to get it. Right now she's feeling both far more nervous and far more excited than usual as she's made it to the big city of Quantium. She hasn't spent long in the capital city of Nex but she knows that it's a place that she wants to make her home. That's why she's applied for citizenship and is right now sitting in front of an immigration officer, ready to begin what she has been warned is going to be a long process. This isn't dampering her embullient personality though.

Final Immgration Interview Record - Immigration and Citzenship Department - Quantium - Nex.
Applicant Isama Zenj
Age 19
Sex Female
Origin Near Kibwe City, Mwangi Expanse
Training Druid
Current status Stray
Officer Repet Oleyk

Repet Oleyk: "Could you state your name for our records please?"

Isama: "Yeah, my name's Isama."

IO: "Do you have a last name?"

IZ: "Nah, my people don't, I'm a Zenj though so you can put me down as Isama Zenj if you want. What's your name?"

RO: "Repet Oleyk. Pleased to meet you."

IZ: "Same here Repet."

*they shake hands*

RO: "Isama Zenj then.. You're Mwangi correct?"

IZ: "That's me. Right out of the deep dark Jungle."

RO: *chuckles* "What is your profession?"

IZ: "I'm a druid. Born and raised to it in a druid circle a dozen miles or so outside of Kibwe.. that's a Mwangi city"

RO: *covers the from he's filling in that had Kibwe circled with a question mark from Isama's inquisitive eyes and harumphs" "That's surprising. I wouldn't have thought any druid would want to come and live in a large city like Quantium

IZ: *gives RO a knowing look* "Why not? There's nature everywhere in a city. Rats and pigeons, all kinds of pets.. and hey Humans and Elves and Dwarves and all the rest are all natural creature's arent they?"

RO: "Never.. really thought of it that way. Why did you come to Quantium and why do you wish to be a citizen of Nex"

IZ: "Well.. my parents and the circle don't really.. well, let's just say they don't really agree with my opinion of places outside the jungle. We're not exactly on the same plane if you see what I'm getting at."

RO: "So you fled from them then"

IZ: "Nah, nothing like that. I completed my druidic training in the circle and I liked it there well enough. It's just... as long as I remember I was always fascinated by the Kelishi trading caravan that comes by once a year. The things they had. The books, the made things, all of it. I just loved it. At best the others in the circle tolerated the caravan and traded as little as possible, only for necessities, but it became my favourite time of the year and I became the main person that traded with the caravan when I got older"

RO: "Ah. But you're still a druid right? With your connection to nature and all?"

IZ: "Oh yeah, I have a deep connection to the natural energies of the world. Wouldn't trade that for anything. It's just that in an odd way I felt an even deeper connection to nature when I was with the caravan then when I was in the middle of the jungle with the circle"

*she shrugs before continuing*

IZ: "There were even things like.. well.. I could have learned the language of the fey, but I pored over the few books that I got as gifts one year from the caravan that I ended up learning Kelishi instead! My parent's weren't exactly pleased at that. Plus I'm as good a tracker as any, but not as good as keeping from being tracked in the wilds. Stuff like that. I just didn't 'wear' the jungle like a skin like everybody else seemed to and I just didn't feel strongly enough about any animal to take it as a companion. Everybody else had one. I'm a really good druid though! I'll be really valuable to Nex and Quantium! I just need a chance to show..."

RO: *interrupts* "I'm sure you are Isama. I didn't mean to question your talents. Please continue"

IZ: "Ok, so, after my training was complete and I was indoctrinated as a full druid I decided that I wasn't meant to use my training to protect the jungle but to serve some other place. No better way to do that than to travel out with the caravan when it passed through next. I explained it to my family and they accepted it. I was the odd one out anyway. We parted on decent terms and I was such good friends with the caravan that they took me on with no problems."

RO: "How did you pay for passage?"

IZ: "I didn't pay for anything. I *got* paid. Like I said I'm a really good druid and a good fighter. Any caravan would kill to have someone like me as a trail finder and a guard. I even picked up some trading tips from my friends in the caravan. Made a good profit by holding on to some trinkets from home until we got far enough away that they become 'exotic treasures' from the deep dark jungle. Heh. We made our way out of the jungle to Solku and then from there to Katapesh. It's a pretty long trade route with a lot of hazards, wild animals, gnolls, and bandits and such. Well wild animals weren't nearly as much of a problem while I was with the caravan. But I'll let you know that I really really hate gnolls now. Anyway travelling.. was really good for me. There's so much to see outside of the jungle and the challenges heleped me really grow as a person and a druid. But I still liked it best when we stopped in settled places. The bigger the place, the happier I was. Pretty clear at that point that I didn't have wanderlust. I just like cities."

RO: "You said the trade route ended in Katapesh."

IZ: "Yeah"

RO: "why didn't you stay there? I've heard Katapesh is a huge and wonderous city."

IZ: "Yeah it is. I really liked it and I spent a some time there, was thinking of settling down there, but... it's too much money driven for my tastes. Plus there's so much slavery there. I know there's some here as well but it's just absurd how much there is in Katapesh. It's not the most accepting place either. Anyway I spent quite a lot of time reading and learning about the world and Quantium. Well Quantium just seems perfect for me."

RO: "How so?"

IZ: "Well just the idea of earning a citizenship and that meaning something. People not being discriminated against and everyone being accepted. It's just great. Really it was Quantium or Almas and well, Andoran is way farther away from Katapesh than Nex is" *grin* "Took a ship to get here, which was kind of a mistake. Found out I really don't like sea travel. I got here and well. I love this place. I love everything about it. I want to live here and help build it and protect it. And that's the honest truth."

RO: "Hrm.." *writes in his report for a while and then starts filling out a separate form*

IZ: *getting anxious* "Look if there's anything..."

RO: *interrupts* "For a person of your talents I recommend the best way to earn citizenship is to apply as a Guard. Serve Nex and Quantium well and you'll earn your citizenship. I can't promise that they'll accept you, they'll test you to confirm that you do have the talents and training that you claim. But if you haven't lied then you should have no problem. Here is a copy of your citizenship application and a signed form from the Immigration and Citizenship Department to the Office of the Guards. Take this to the closest Guard office and they'll set you up. If you need dire.."

IZ: *squeals and jumps out of her seat to hugs Repet hard* "Thank you thank you thank you. I promise that you and Quantium won't regret this, I'm so excited, I'm going to go and write a letter to tell everyone that I actually manged to get in. Oh I'm so happy thank you thank you thank you."

RO: *turning blue* "Grrkkkkkk.."

Isama is going to be primarily a divine spell caster. Still she's pretty good with her scimitar and decently armoured if she needs to go into the front lines. She also has a good mix of Knowledge and skills including diplomacy.

Physical Description: Kal is a young man, just in his mid-20's with raven-black hair and light grey eyes. Even at his young age, his skin has started to take on the leathery look of a man who spends most of his life out-of-doors. A serious man, he none the less is developing laugh-lines at the corners of his mouth. Kal keeps his face clean-shaven, but with synch dark hair it always looks like he is in need of a shave. His dark hair is also kept short and neat. Parted down the middle, his dark bangs frame a high widow's peak.
Kal dresses in a very modest way. When not in his "working" clothes, he usually wears dark brown trousers and a loose white linen shirt covered with a dark green leather vest. He lately has also been wearing a mid-length cloak. When 'on the job' he adds a magical, light chain shirt. Around his waist you will see a cross- braced set of throwing axes.

Personality: Upon first meeting Kal, may have commented on the young man's serious nature, but any who have spent time with him know he is a jovial fellow, ready with a joke or amusing story. Kal has a rather up beat outlook on life. He tries not to 'sweat the small stuff' and keeps a fairly neutral attitude to most folk. Speaking in a slow, deep voice, some think him simple, but soon realize their mistake when he turn the tables on them in some joke.

Background: Growing up in a middle class neighbourhood of merchants and shopkeepers, Kal's parents held a place of some prestige. Kal's father worked as a 'Finder', a person who can be hired to, well, find thing so; people, wallabies, whatever the client wanted found...and he was quite good.
Kal is the oldest of two children born to the family. He has a sister who is almost 10 years his junior, to whom he is extremely protective. His parents and sister still live in the same house, even though the time have become difficult since his fathers 'accident'.
Kal joined the guard 3 years ago, as a training ground to gain experience for taking over his father's business. He walked a beat through the greater part of the middle class neighbourhoods within the city. He made corporal just 5 months ago, and was well liked by his squad mates and commander, as well as the people he protected.
When his father was injured on one of his jobs, he attempted to get the guard to let him investigate, but he was denied. They told him that the investigation was outside his departments jurisdiction, and it would be examined by the 'Special Branch'. As the weeks went by and no one seemed to be doing anything, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He was actually able to track the criminals to their hide out, where he discovered they were Dhampir. Before he could do anything, however, he was scooped up by members of the Special Branch. He had unwittedly stumbled upon an operation already running. While the unit was upset with him, they were also impressed with his tracking ability. Once the operation was over, he was requested to transfer to the Special Branch, and has only just started with them.

Bazokas
Male Dwarf Barbarian (Superstitious Archetype)
NG Medium humanoid (dwarf, human)
Init +2; Senses Dark vision; Perception +10
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Defense
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AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 78 (5 HD; 12+(6.5*4) +(5*4))
Fort +8 (+4 vs poison), Ref +3, Will +4 (+4 vs spells, and spell-like abilities;
Defensive Abilities
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Ranged: Composite Longbow 1d10+4
Great Sword - 2d6 + 6
Heavy Flail - 1d10 + 6

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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 14, Con 19, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 5
Base Atk +5; CMB +6; CMD 20

Feats: Power Attack, Steel Soul, Intimidating Prowess

Traits Glory of Old (+1 trait bonus on saving throws against spells, spell-like abilities, and poison) Indomitable Faith (+1 bonus on will saves)

Skills
Acrobatics +10, Climb +8, Intimidate +12 (using strength with intimidatig Prowess, +14 when raging), Perception +10, Survival +7, Swim +8

Languages Common, Dwarven

Combat Gear: Masterwork Silver Greatsword, Masterwork Adamantium Heavy Flail, Composite Longbow, 60 cold Iron arrows, potion of cure light wounds (2), potion of cure moderate wounds (2),
Other Gear mithral chain shirt, Backpack, bedroll, flint & Steel, sunrod, 4 trail rations, waterskin, whetstone, Belt of Strength(+2) 1354gp
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Special Abilities
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Strength Surge: While raging, the barbarian can take a –1 penalty to AC to gain a +1 bonus on attack rolls. The AC penalty increases by –1 and the attack roll bonus increases by +1 at 4th level and every four levels thereafter.
Reckless Abandon: The barbarian adds her barbarian level on one Strength check or combat maneuver check, or to her Combat Maneuver Defense when an opponent attempts a maneuver against her. This power is used as an immediate action.
Fast Movement - +10ft a round
Uncanny Dodge - Never flatfooted
Improved Uncanny Dodge - Unable to be flanked or sneak attacked
Sixth Sense - +1 bonus on initiative and a +1 insight bonus to AC during surprise rounds. This bonus increases by +1 for every three levels after 3rd.
Hardy: Dwarves gain a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against poison, spells, and spell-like abilities.
Defensive Training: Dwarves gain a +4 dodge bonus to AC against monsters of the giant subtype.
Lorekeeper: Dwarves keep extensive records about their history and the world around them. Dwarves with this racial trait receive a +2 racial bonus on Knowledge (history) checks that pertain to dwarves or their enemies. They can make such skill checks untrained.
Relentless: Dwarves are skilled at pushing their way through a battlefield, tossing aside lesser foes with ease. Dwarves with this racial trait receive a +2 bonus on combat maneuver checks made to bull rush or overrun an opponent. This bonus only applies while both the dwarf and his opponent are standing on the ground.
Rock Stepper: Dwarves with this racial trait can skillfully negotiate rocky terrain. They can ignore difficult terrain created by rubble, broken ground, or steep stairs when they take a 5-foot step.

You see before you a sandy haired dwarf. He has very bronzed skin, and deep purple eyes. He has a greatsword at his side, a flail at his other side, and a bow on his back, but his greatest weapon seems to be his look of absolute rage. Even the dogs of this town are giving him a wide berth.

Bazokas is hard to get along with, even for a dwarf. He doesn't understand humans, and is continually puzzled by their traditions and lifestyles. He still struggles with the concept that other races shave their facial hair, and such an idea is viewed as exceptionally wanton and immodest. He is fond of wearing Pahmet oil through his hair and greased onto his skin. This gives him a smell that is similar to fermented dates.

Due to his backstory he is resentful of his life, and has a large amount of rage bottled up inside of him. He can keep it controlled most of the time, but enjoys letting it out.

Due to his backstory he dislikes 'other dwarves' (I.e. non Pahmet).

Bazokas was born into the Pahmet clan at Tar Kuata. He was raised in the faith of Irori, of which there were very few Pahmet who acknowledged this religion as real (let alone anything else). He trained for many years to enter the Pahmet Scout Guard, a collection of fierce warriors who roamed the dessert as scouts for the Pahmet.

Unfortunately when he passed the initiation test he was asked to swear a religious oath to a deity who was not his patron. He refused and immediately rejected.

Disillusioned, he exiled himself into the dessert, wandering for a while, his last adventure was to rescue a collection of Dwarven slaves from slave traders in Osirion. Unfortunately he realized at the successful end of this, the traders were far better connected than he had considered and one of the freed dwarves actually ratted him out to the slavers. He considered it wise to skip the country before the bounty he had placed on his head by the traders caught up with him.

He arrived in Quantium and madecontact with a small number of Pahmet in the city. He initially got a job being a guard for a merchant, but was fired when another Pahmet needed a job, and was told quite bluntly he was let go as he was a worshiper of Irori.

Despondently he joined the city guard. For the first time in his life his religion was not held against him. Sure his Pahmet oil is rubbished, and loud manner were looked down on, but he was much happier, he could put his martial skills to good use, and praise Irori.

His ability to fly off the handle has saved many officer's lives in a fight, and caused many suspects to confess. He is respected for his talents, and in return he is fiercely loyal to the only organisation that he considers gave him a fair chance.

Selvara grew up as an orphan. She has vague memories of a father and watching his face change from fox to human and back. But for most of her life, she's been on her own. Since almost nobody had fur and a snout, she learned early how to make herself human to blend in. She enjoyed knowing that nobody knew who she was. Still a young child with big sad eyes and a woeful story of a sick mother could usually get a few coins out of people as they walked along.

Still, the city guard saw her often enough to catch on. One, a gruff fellow named Marsden Brae, caught her and seemed to understand her plight. He found a place for her in Mother Gleya's orphanage, which was one of the better places for children in the city.

Nice orphanage or not, Selvara wasn't the kind to stay in one place and follow instructions. She quickly found a way to talk her way out of the orphanage and back onto the streets. Though she moved to a different part of the city, Marsden found her within a couple of weeks. This time he brought her to a cell of stone and iron. Though she was scared, she knew there was more to the story than this. He didn't want to leave her locked up. And there she knew she had a chance.

She talked about how big the orphanage was and how she didn't like so many people around. She talked about how she missed her father and just wanted someone to take care of her. As she talked, she realized that what she was saying was true. She guessed that Marsden lived alone, with nobody around in his lonely apartment. It was the last part that convinced him, and he took her home for a trial.

She kept home for him for the next few years, learning a bit about the watch from the tales he brought home after work. Unlike most guardsmen, he wasn't content to simply walk the streets. He investigated to try and figure out how the criminals thought and find out where they hid. This was his downfall.

One night he didn't come home. Not just coming home late, but not coming at all. She asked at the station, and he wasn't there. Then she went to look for him. She succeeded, but she found him dying. They had beat him for two days before killing him. He was ashamed that she saw him like this, but glad to see her one last time. As a final gift, he gave her his old beaten flask, one with a pattern on one side hard to see through the wear. As he slipped away, she showed him her true face.

At that, she vowed to find his killers. As she changed back to human in that damp alley, her clothes felt off. In her grief she had become Marsden. She went back in a daze. That night she dreamed about a woman standing in the alleyway, a woman half in white moonlight and half in shadows. This strange woman asked questions about the alleyway, questions about the body. Selvara got the sense that the woman knew the answers, but wanted to know if Selvara knew the answers.

In the morning, 'Officer Marsden' reported for duty bruised and battered. From the stories, she knew enough to get by at the office as she asked around to learn details that would help her find the killers. The next day, she walked by as a random stranger and heard them talking about poor dead Marsden.

It took her weeks to find the killers. She figured out which gang had done it, and even impersonated one of them to see their lair. Returning as herself to the guard's headquarters, she asked to talk to {commanding officer for the PC's}. She told them that she was Marsden's ward and how she investigated. She even impersonated the members of the gang so they'd know who they were looking for. Knowing they were avenging one of their own, the raid was quick and bloody.

Afterwards, {commander} asked her what was next. He revealed that Marsden had mentioned that Selvara would be a good guardsman some day. They both agreed that that day had come.

That night, the woman in black and white came to her in her dreams again. She seemed pleased, though she had even more difficult questions than before. In the morning, Selvara awoke with new purpose, and felt new powers within her. These powers helped her as a guardsman.

Today, a new chapter starts.

Selvara
Female kitsune inquisitor (infiltrator) of Zohls 4/rogue (kitsune trickster) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 38, Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide 192, 193, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 45)
NG Medium humanoid (kitsune, shapechanger)
Hero Points 3
Init +5; Senses Perception +13
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor, +2 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 shield)
hp 33 (5d8+5)
Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +8; +4 vs. abilities that detect lies or force the truth
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee bladed belt - rapier +6 (1d6+1/18-20) or
dagger +5 (1d4/19-20)
Ranged mwk composite longbow +6 (1d8/×3)
Special Attacks judgment 2/day, sneak attack +1d6
Inquisitor Spell-Like Abilities (CL 4th; concentration +7)
At will—detect alignment
Inquisitor (Infiltrator) Spells Known (CL 4th; concentration +7)
2nd (2/day)—detect thoughts (DC 15), spiritual weapon
1st (4/day)—command (DC 15), cure light wounds, divine favor, secret speech
0 (at will)—daze (DC 14), detect magic, detect poison, disrupt undead, sift[APG], stabilize
Domain Redemption inquisition
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 14
Base Atk +3; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Dodge, Realistic Likeness[ARG], Shake It Off[UC], Weapon Finesse
Traits amiable blunder, careful combatant
Skills Acrobatics +6, Appraise +7, Bluff +16, Climb +4, Diplomacy +16, Disguise +13, Escape Artist +7, Heal +7, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (local) +9, Knowledge (planes) +7, Knowledge (religion) +7, Linguistics +7, Perception +13, Sense Motive +16, Sleight of Hand +7, Spellcraft +7, Stealth +10, Survival +7, Swim +4
Languages Celestial, Common, Elven, Gnome, Orc, Sylvan
SQ change shape, forbidden lore, gregarious, hero points, kitsune magic, misdirection, necessary lies, patient sensibility, redeemer’s mercy, solo tactics
Combat Gear bladed belt; Other Gear +1 mithral shirt, mwk buckler, dagger, mwk composite longbow, apprentice's cheating gloves, cloak of resistance +1, sleeves of many garments, adventurer's sash, holy symbol with flask of Zohls, mirror, skeleton key (2), 242 gp, 1 cp
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Special Abilities
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Amiable Blunder (1/day) Diplomacy failed by 5+, re-roll, success averts attitude change.
Bladed belt Belt transforms into any slashing or piercing masterwork weapon on command.
Careful Combatant When withdrawing, the first 2 squares of your movement are not considered threatened.
Change Shape (Human) (Su) Assume a single human form.
Detect Alignment (At will) (Sp) Detect chaos, evil, good, or law at will.
Forbidden Lore (Ex) May cast spells of alignment opposed to own or deity alignment.
Gregarious (Ex) Successful Diplomacy check causes target to take a –2 penalty vs further CHA skills for 24 hr.
Hero Points Hero Points can be spent at any time to grant a variety of bonuses.
Inquisitor (Infiltrator) Domain (Redemption Inquisition) Your deity inspires you with hope that wayward members of your faith can be brought back into the fold.

Granted Powers: You reach out to your misguided fellows and give them every chance to turn back from conflict with the true faith, even
Judgment (2/day) (Su) Variable bonuses increase as the combat continues.
Misdirection (Chaotic Evil) (Sp) When prepare spells choose an alignment to count as for magical detection.
Necessary Lies +4 (Su) Gain bonus to saves vs abilities detecting lies or forcing truth.
Patient Sensibility (Su) You gain a +2 bonus on Diplomacy, Perception, and Sense Motive checks.
Realistic Likeness Change shape can mimic individuals you've met, gain a +10 bonus to Disguise to impersonate.
Redeemer’s Mercy (Su) Any weapon you wield gains the merciful magic weapon power for as long as you wield it.
Shake It Off Gain +1 to all saving throws per adjacent ally
Skeleton key Use a +10 Disable Device for one try to open a lock.
Sleeves of many garments Transform current clothes into any non-magical new form.
Sneak Attack +1d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed.
Solo Tactics (Ex) Count Teamwork feats as if your allies had the same ones.

Thessirris (Or just Tess to her friends) stands 5’2” and without her armor is a lithe 125 pounds. She has jet black fur that shimmers when light catches her coat. Her hair is short in the front and cream colored kept in a very rainbow dyed short pony tail that juts out from her uniform’s cap showing her allegiance to the goddess Shelyn. Despite the multicolored end of her hair, the rest of her uniform is pressed and polished, covering over her mithral shirt as it’s one of the only outfits she owns and she has a certain pride in her appearance. Her Estoc is a brightly polished steel blade made for thrusting attacks and is just under four feet long including the leather wrapped handle, and engraved lion’s head guard & pommel.

Personality:
Tess’s biggest character flaw is she is very attentive to her looks, she has to brush her fur every night, and keep her outfit and weapons clean. Like all catfolk she can be a bit naïve, tending to take things literally at least at first and is easily distracted. For most people she doesn’t know a stranger, and will approach just about any humanoid creature to converse with if they aren’t an obvious threat. As she dislikes cages of any sort, she lets her familiar fly overhead and free when she can, or otherwise prefers to keep the bird in hand or on her shoulder.

While not magically gifted in bardic arts she does own a flute and can play it well, though for her it is more a hobby then a way to earn additional income. She is quite happy to live on her on salary as a Guard in Quantium.

Background:
Thessirris did not have a happy childhood. In order to gain citizenship in the city of Quantium her abusive father put her ‘on the market corner’ rather than do any hard work for the government. This did a significant amount of damage to her sense of self-worth, though it did teach her how to ‘conduct’ herself around people, and the dangers of the profession forced on her, lead to her developing a talent for avoiding blows from customers and her father.

When her father bought himself citizenship, he abandoned her on the Street of Gods and left her a literal stray. Young, alone, terrified, and after days on her own, growing hungry, she started to chase after a beautiful thrush…mostly to eat it. She chased it into the temple of Shelyn where the bird and many of its kind were sheltered and was taken into the clergy to be fed, clothed and Common. While still a stray, Tess took the path of a paladin and keeps the same thrush she chased as her familiar, even though she doesn’t treat him like one, as she views their bond as a partnership rather than service. Still, she wanted earn true citizenship, and do it the way he father found so distasteful, part of that motivation was still spite, but her dedication to protecting art and beauty could be accomplished well in service to the Guard.

To join, she has kept her young age a secret, more by not divulging it, rather than outright lying. She followed orders of her superiors to the letter during training, sometimes literally if it didn’t violate her paladin code. She is valued for her agility, and willingness to open dialog with a person no matter what they look like. She was deemed well qualified to be in the ‘special squad’ and when assigned she gleefully accepted the post. She is truly happy to serve Shelyn and Quantium, and happy to work her way to citizenship…the right way.

She hasn’t figured it out yet, but the thrush she chased that day, was a very special guide, that led the otherwise doomed girl to have a chance at making something of herself. He will help where he can and watches over her, for she is still bound to find trouble.