Pyros grew up in a family deeply enmeshed in the Mendevian Crusades. His father, most of his uncles, and two of his aunts served under arms for a while, and many other aunts (and one uncle) served in non-combat roles, as nurses, quartermasters, or cooks. He awlways knew that fighting in the crusades was his destiny. What he didn't know was how. He was never a strong boy, but he was quick and smart. When, one day, he met a new crusader, he was intrigued. This man was no muscled brute, but lithe and lean, and carried a very unusual sword. He asked the man about his past, and learned that he was an Aldori, part of a duelist society from Brevoy, and had been exiled to Mendev for participation in a plot to revolt against the rulers of Brevoy. Pyros cared little for foreign politics, but he very much wanted to learn this man's techniques, and he convinced the newcomer to take him on as a page. After a few years of apprenticeship, and at his master's urging, he left his master's service and traveled to Restov to learn from true masters of the art. He corresponded with his family by letter, but had not seen them for years until he returned to Kenabres a full (if junior) member of the Swordpact.
Appearance:
Pyros is slightly taller than average for a half-elf, standing 6' tall. He is lean, wiry, and graceful, but with a distinctly unimpressive musculature. He has short light brown hair, grayish eyes, and rather pale skin from long hours spent indoors training. His somewhat pointed ears and thin frame are the only real indication of his distant elven ancestry.
Personality:
Pyros is an earnest, intelligent young half-elf. While not as bright as some nor as charismatic as others, he is determined to serve the crusade and defend his people.
Crunch:
Pyros
Male half-elf fighter (aldori defender, steelbound fighter) 1/magus* (Pathfinder Player Companion: Haunted Heroes Handbook 22, Pathfinder RPG Adventurer's Guide 23)
CG Medium humanoid (elf, human)
Init +5; Senses low-light vision; Perception +4
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +5 Dex, +1 shield)
hp 12 (1d10+2)
Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +1
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +5 (1d4/19-20) or
aldori dueling sword +6 (1d8/19-20)
Ranged sling +6 (1d4)
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 20, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +1; CMD 16
Feats Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (aldori dueling sword)
Traits aldori caution, child of the crusades
Skills Acrobatics +7, Knowledge (history) +3, Knowledge (local) +3, Knowledge (nobility) +3, Knowledge (planes) +3, Knowledge (religion) +3, Perception +4
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic, Elven
SQ elf blood, moonkissed, steelbound weapon
Other Gear studded leather, buckler, aldori dueling sword[ISWG], dagger, sling, sling bullets (10), bedroll, belt pouch, flint and steel, masterwork backpack[APG], mess kit[UE], pot, silk rope (50 ft.), soap, torch (10), trail rations (5), waterskin, wrist sheath, spring loaded, wrist sheath, spring loaded, 21 gp, 9 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.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Moonkissed Gain a bonus on all saving throws.
Steelbound Weapon (Aldori dueling sword) (Ex) When not carrying chosen weapon, take -2 Wis and lose all fighter abilities.
