Man with Only a Torso

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47 posts. Alias of Pixel Cube.


Race

Human

Classes/Levels

Fighter 2

About Malhasturian the Red

LN Human Fighter (Two handed)
Init +5; Senses Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+6 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 22 (2d10+6)
Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +0
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft
Melee greatsword +7 (2d6+9/19-20)
Melee dagger +6 (1d4+4/19-20)
Ranged composite shortbow +4 (1d6+2/x3)
Special Shattering Strike
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Statistics
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Str 19, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Attack +2; CMB +6, CMD 18, +7/19 vs Sunder

Feats Cleave, Furious Focus, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (greatsword)
Traits Highlander, Reactionary
Skills Climb +4, Intimidate +4, Ride +1, Perception + 2, Stealth +1, Survival +5
Combat Gear scale mail, armored kilt, greatsword, composite shortbow +2 Str, arrows (10), dagger
Other Gear backpack, bedroll, flint and steel, marked game cards, whetstone, waterskin, 20 gp

Background
A Scottish Highlander from the belligerant clan MacBrayne, Malasthurian (often called Mal the Red due to his hair colour) is the youngest son of the Clan chieftain. The MacBrayne clan lives in a group of small village in the Wester Ross region, and has a strong tradition of druidism. According to the clan history, the first warriors of the clan were the ones to bring the famous Stone of Destiny to Scotland, aided by a group of Irish drow treasure hunters.

The Stone was magical and was used during the coronations of the Scottish monarchs. The MacBrayne declared themselves protectors of the Stone and servants of the Scots king for many years. Then, during a recent druidic ceremony to renew the nature's blessings to the Stone, the druids of the MacBrayne clan discovered that the real Stone had been stolen, and swapped with a fake one.

The MacBrayne decided not to reveal this to the King of the Scots, giving him the fake Stone, while at the same time investigating on the theft. They started accusing other clans that swore to protect it, and the accusation eventually became acts of war. The Clan fought with who were once their brothers, taking and losing many lives, but accomplishing nothing. This blood feud degenerated up until four fighter were left in the whole Clan: the chief, his brother, and his two sons. Mal was one of them. They decided to set the last controversy with the clan Orrock with a fight to the death. Only Mal returned from the duel, his companions and relatives dead. But the exact whereabouts of the Stone were still unknown.

The last warrior of his clan, Mal was ordered by the MacBrayne druids to keep investigating. According to their augury, "the Kings holds the truth", so Mal was sent to the royal court. While he is doubtful that a joung highlander will manage to learn much there, he's still committed to get to the bottom of this. He donned his uncle's armor, wore his brother's kilt and grabbed his father's sword, headed to the capital.

Mal is a tall, muscular human with short red hair and beard. He isn't very talkative, as he rather prefers to observe a situation in silence before acting. He is fond of cards, dice and other tavern's games. He respects dwarfs for their martial prowess, and drows for their role in the Clan's history. In fights he is ruthless and focused on his opponent, trying to end the combat fast and clean.