About Alexei DirvenCharacter Sheet:
ALEXEI DIRVEN CR 1/2
Male Daemon-Spawn Tiefling Alchemist (Beastmorph) 1 CG Medium Outsider (Native) Init +2; Senses Darkvision; Perception +4 -------------------- DEFENSE -------------------- AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12. . (+2 armor, +2 Dex) hp 9 (1d8+1) Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +0 Resist cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5 -------------------- OFFENSE -------------------- Spd 30 ft. Melee Claw x2 (Maw or Claw (Claws)) +2 x2 (1d4+2/20/x2) and . . Unarmed Strike +2 (1d3+2/20/x2) Ranged Bomb +3 (1d6+4 Fire) and . . Crossbow, Light +2 (1d8/19-20/x2) Special Attacks Bomb 1d6+4 (5/day) (DC 14) Alchemist (Beastmorph) Spells Known (CL 1, 2 melee touch, 2 ranged touch): 1 (2/day) Comprehend Languages (DC 15), Shield (DC 15) -------------------- STATISTICS -------------------- Str 14, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10 Base Atk +0; CMB +2; CMD 14 Feats Brew Potion, Fiendish Heritage, Throw Anything Traits Subject of Study: Undead Skills Craft (Alchemy) +8, Disable Device +8, Knowledge (Arcana) +8, Knowledge (Nature) +8, Perception +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spellcraft +8, Use Magic Device +4 Modifiers Alchemy +1 Languages Celestial, Common, Daemonic, Draconic, Elven, Sylvan SQ Invisible to Unintelligent Undead (Su), Mutagen (DC 14) (Su), Prehensile Tail Combat Gear Crossbow, Light, Leather; Other Gear Acid Flask (5), Alchemist's Kit, Backpack (4 @ 14 lbs), Bedroll, Blanket, Case, map or scroll (10 @ 0 lbs), Flint and steel, Ink (1 oz. vial, black), Inkpen, Mutagen: +4 STR, -2 INT, +2 Nat AC, Parchment (sheet) (10), Pouch, belt (14 @ 6 lbs), Spellbook, wizard's (blank), Thieves' tools, Vial, ink or potion (5) -------------------- SPECIAL ABILITIES -------------------- Alchemy +1 (Su) +1 to Craft (Alchemy) to create alchemical items, can Id potions by touch. Bomb 1d6+4 (5/day) (DC 14) (Su) Thrown Splash Weapon deals 1d6+4 fire damage. Damage Resistance, Cold (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Cold attacks. Damage Resistance, Electricity (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Electricity attacks. Damage Resistance, Fire (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Fire attacks. Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only). Fiendish Heritage You possess a strong tie to your fiendish ancestors, granting you favorable abilities. Prerequisite: Tiefling, must be taken at 1st level. Benefit: Your fiendish bloodline proves particularly strong, being tied to a specific race
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Background
Where was your character born? In the city of Westcrown in Cheliax during the Chelish Civil war. Who raised him? He was raised by his parents for a time, until the family destroyed itself due to the predations of an Erodaemon named Meridia, who just happened to be Alexei's mother. After that he grew up on the streets of Westcrown until he was found by Professor Lorrimor. After that he was taken to study at the University in Lepidstadt. What was happening in the region when your character was growing up? Civil war for the first 20 years or so of his life and then the slow and steady rise of the infernal rulers of Cheliax. Does your character have any relatives? Not that he knows of, they all died in a murder suicide perpetrated by his father due to the influence of Meridia. Motivation
Find out what happened to Professor Lorrimor, whom he feels he owes his life to. What are his long-term goals? Continue his study of the alchemical arts. Find and destroy his mother, the Erodaemon Meridia. What type of person would be his ideal mate? Someone smart, who could keep up with him in a conversation. She would have to be able to look at him without feeling revulsion at the circumstances of his birth. Who is his patron deity? Is he a devout worshiper? Alexei worships Sarenrae, the redeemer. He prays that she can help keep him on a noble path and not succumb to the temptations of his blood. Is he a devout member of any nonreligious cause? He is a member of the University of Lepidstadt but as of now is not a member of any particular cause. Is there any race, creed, alignment, religion or the like against which he is strongly
He is vehemently opposed to evil in all its forms and especially detests Daemons and their pure destruction of life. What is his greatest fear? That his blood will win out like his mother predicts it will and he will become that which he despises. What is the one task he absolutely refuses to do? Murder an innocent especially children. Idiosyncrasies
Redemption is at hand. What is his favorite color? Red Describe what he would wear if money were no object? Supple enchanted armor of red leather over black silk robes. What is his favorite food? Drink? Due to his heritage as a grimspawn, Alexei enjoys rare meats and blue cheese. What is his favorite animal? Coyote (a carrion animal that strips what it scavenges, moving it back into the life cycle) What habits of his friends annoy him most? When they are unnecessarily bloodthirsty What well-known media figure from sports, movies or politics most closely
Christian Bale from the Machinist What would be his theme song? Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult If his friends were to write his epitaph, what would it be? His family was avenged, he finds peace in death, his work lives on, neverending. What would be his job in modern society? Mortician Introduction Questions Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or aliases? the grey ghost What is your full birth name? Alexei Simon Dirven Where do you live? Lepidstadt Why do you live there? I am a teaching assistant What is your citizenship status? Former Citizen of Cheliax and current resident of Ustalav What is your most obvious blessing or strength? Incredible intelligence What is your most obvious flaw or weakness? Can sometimes be single minded and oblivious to everything except for my work. Was there any event or cause to cause these weaknesses? The loss of my family, the horror of that night stay with me and if I am not busy I can lapse into despondency. Physical Traits What is your general body type, frame, bone structure, and poise? Extremely thin and wiry but with a steel hard strength What is your skin colour? Pale grey What is your hair colour? Jet Black What is your hair style? Kept loose and shoulder length to hide my gaunt face. Do you have any facial hair? No What is your eye colour? Black Does it change? No How attractive are you? Somewhat attractive in an otherworldly sort of way. Similar to a vampire. What is your most distinguishing feature? A pair of swept back black horns and when it is not covered a bony skeletal tail. Do you have any scars, tattoos, or birthmarks? No What is your handedness (left/right)? Left Do you resemble some currently known person? No Do you wear a uniform? No What kind of clothing do you wear? Layered clothing in blacks and reds including a hat that can hide the horns. History
Cheliax Did you have any childhood friends? Not many as my parents thought me sickly they kept me indoors. My only real friends were my brother Tomasz and my sister Sasha. What conflicts might arise from your past? I am still suspected of being involved in the murder of my family as the authorities in Cheliax think that I killed my family instead of my father and then him killing himself under Meridia's influence. Family Who were your parents? Joshua and Sophia Dirven What did your parents and/or foster parents do for a living? My father was a well to do merchant who sold glassware. Are they still alive? No they are both deceased. Personality/Beliefs Do you, or did you, have any role models? My parents before they died, Professor Lorrimor. Do you have any great rational or irrational fears or phobias? Ever since the night his parents died he has had a fear of being poisoned like his brother and sister were before his father beheaded his mother and stabbed himself in the heart. What, if anything, would it take for you to be able to overcome this? It is a work in progress to not check everything he eats, sniffing and examining it in detail before he eats it. How do you react when this fear manifests itself? Almost obsessively checking and rechecking his food. Are you willing to discuss, or even admit to, the situation? Not unless he has to. What are your attitudes regarding material wealth? It is a means to an end but not an end in itself. Do you have any unusual or nervous mannerisms, such as when talking, thinking,
He tends to dry wash his hands and hunches over so that he looks like he is a few inches shorter than he really is. He speaks softly most of the time but can be quite expressive with his anger when roused. What is your most treasured possession? A locket my real mother gave me with a miniature family portrait. Do you have a good luck charm? The locket Describe your worst nightmares. The night Meridia made herself known and my family was destroyed...except in the dream it is I that is killing them all. |