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Ayaka Dawei
Male Human (Tian-Shu) Cleric 3
NG Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +3
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 11, flat-footed 17 (+7 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 26 (3d8+6)
Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +6; +2 trait bonus vs. charm and compulson
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Heavy mace +4 (1d8+2/x2) and
. . Longspear +4 (1d8+3/x3) and
. . Touch Attack +4 (As Spell/x2)
Ranged Light crossbow +3 (1d8/19-20/x2) and
. . Ranged Touch Attack +3 (As Spell/x2)
Special Attacks agile feet (6/day)
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 3):
2 (2/day) Bull's Strength, Aid, Shield Other
1 (3/day) Magic Weapon, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, Bless
0 (at will) Guidance, Stabilize, Read Magic, Detect Magic
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 11, Wis 16, Cha 16
Base Atk +2; CMB +4; CMD 15
Feats Power Attack -1/+2, Scribe Scroll, Selective Channeling
Traits Best Friend (Ameiko) (Ex), Birthmark
Skills Acrobatics -2, Climb -1, Concentration: Cleric +6, Diplomacy +9, Escape Artist -2, Fly -2, Heal +8, Knowledge (nobility) +4, Knowledge (religion) +4, Linguistics +4, Ride -2, Sense Motive +7, Spellcraft +5, Stealth -2, Swim -1
Languages Common, Daemonic, Tien
SQ aura, cleric channel positive energy 2d6 (6/day) (dc 14), domains (liberation, travel), liberation (3 rounds/day), spontaneous casting, variant channeling (freedom variant channeling [±1 sacred])
Combat Gear Stunstone, Wand of cure light wounds; Other Gear +1 Breastplate, Crossbow bolts (20), Heavy mace, Light crossbow, Longspear, Ranged Touch Attack, Touch Attack, 496 GP
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Special Abilities
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Agile Feet (6/day) (Su) For 1r, you ignore difficult terrain.
Aura (Ex) The Cleric has an aura corresponding to his deity's alignment.
Best Friend (Ameiko) (Ex) +1 vs foes threatening friend.
Birthmark +2 save vs. charm & compulsion
Cleric Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (6/day) (DC 14) (Su) Positive energy heals the living and harms the undead; negative has the reverse effect.
Cleric Domain (Liberation) Granted Powers: You are a spirit of freedom and a staunch foe against all who would enslave and oppress.
Cleric Domain (Travel) Granted Powers: You are an explorer and find enlightenment in the simple joy of travel, be it by foot or conveyance or magic. Increase your base speed by 10 feet.
Freedom Variant Channeling (±1 Sacred) Bonus to escape/become slowed
Liberation (3 rounds/day) (Su) Act as if you had freedom of movement for 3 rounds/day.
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Selective Channeling Exclude targets from the area of your Channel Energy.
Spontaneous Casting The Cleric can convert stored spells into Cure or Inflict spells.
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Backgound:

Ayaka is a young, happy and most would say reckless young man.

He remebers not when he was born nor much of his childhood. What he does remember of it was not happy times.

He knows he was an orphan, found in the streets by a wandering riest of Desna. That moment is the only clear memory he has of his childhood. That nice elderly man stopping to give him a few coins to buy food with. When Ayaka looked up at the man to thank him Ayaka was stunned when the man gasped.

Ayaka was used to people gasping when they saw him. He was a very handsome child bright eyes clean skin with a pleasing shape and look. His appearance was marred only by a small birthmark that had started to appear on his forehead. What at first was a formless mass seemed to be cleare every day.

Yet when Ayaka looked into this mans eyes it was not revulsion at the birthmark that marred his otherwise beautiful face. It was a look of reverence. It was not until afew years later that Ayaka would learn from that same kindly old man that took him what it meant. It was the mark of Desna.

Ayaka spent about 5 years with father Zantus in Sandoint. He learned the way of Desna and what it meant to be a cleric bringing that wod to the people.

Ayaka eventually grew bored with his time in the temple and went to tell father Zantus of his wish to leave. He was shocked again by the kindly old man who merely smiled and said "It is about time you spread your wings." With that Ayaka resolved to travel the world helping where he could and seeing as much as he could.

He still liked to stop by and visit his mentor no matter where he was. It was one of these visits to Sandpoint where Ayaka first met Ameiko. He quickly became freinds with her sensing a kinderd spirit in her. He would often regale her with tales of his travels to far off lands. He knew that she was frustrated with her life in the small town but only stayed because of her family.

Thus it was no surprise to him that when he returned to Sandpoint that she was gone. However, he was shocked and saddend to hear of the events that had plagued the town and her since his last visit.

Ayaka decided to see if he could catch up to Ameiko. It would be fun to travel with a freind if only for awhile.

However, it was shortly after that when Ayaka started to dream at night. These were not the usual happy dreams Desna sent to him. He dreamed of Ameiko wrapped in a shroud of darkness growing ever tighter. He must hurry.

Chun Dawei
Male Human (Tian-Shu) Samurai 3
LN Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 12, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 33 (3d10+8)
Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +2
Defensive Abilities resolve (2/day), self reliant
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee +1 Katana +9 (1d8+5/18-20/x2) and
. . Wakizashi +7 (1d6+4/18-20/x2)
Ranged Longbow, Comp. (Str +3) +5 (1d8+3/x3)
Special Attacks ronin's challenge +3 (1/day)
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 11, Wis 12, Cha 12
Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 19
Feats Improved Initiative, Power Attack -1/+2, Weapon Focus (Katana)
Traits Master of the Sudden Strike (Tian), Natural-Born Leader
Skills Acrobatics -1 (-5 jump), Bluff +5, Climb +4, Diplomacy +7, Escape Artist -2, Fly -2, Handle Animal +5, Intimidate +6, Knowledge (local) +4, Perception +2, Ride +3, Sense Motive +6, Stealth -2, Survival +5, Swim +0 Modifiers +4 ride while riding your bonded mount.
Languages Common, Tien
SQ animal companion link, orders (ronin), weapon expertise (katana)
Combat Gear Potion of cure light wounds; Other Gear Do-maru, +1 Katana, Longbow, Comp. (Str +3), Wakizashi, You have no money!
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Special Abilities
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+4 Ride while riding your bonded mount. (Ex) Cancel your armor check penalty of -4 while riding your mount.
Animal Companion Link (Ex) You have a link with your Animal Companion.
Master of the Sudden Strike (Tian) +2 bonus to weapon damage during the suprise round
Natural-Born Leader Your cohorts, followers, and summoned creatures gain +1 vs. Mind-affecting effects, +1 Leadership score if you have the Leadership feat.
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Resolve (2/day) (Ex) Starting at 1st level, the samurai gains resolve that he can call upon to endure even the most devastating wounds and afflictions. He can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day for every two samurai levels beyond
Ronin's Challenge +3 (1/day) (Ex) +3 to damage target, -2 AC vs. others when used, +1 attack/dodge AC vs challenger when returning a challenge
Self Reliant (Ex) At 2nd level, the ronin learns to rely solely on himself, even in the most difficult of times. Whenever the ronin fails a Will saving throw against an effect with a duration greater than 1 round, he can attempt another saving throw at the end of the
Weapon Expertise (Katana) (Ex) You can quick draw the chosen weapon, and gain +2 to confirm critical hits.
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Background
Dear Sister

My dear sister it pains me to tell you our father is dead.

It happened a ornight ago and I only now have the strength to relate the events to you as they were related. to me.

It all started after the death of Lord Huei. That pig of a son of his, Amaya, had taken over before his fathers body was cold. He had changed most of his councillors and banished most of them with the exception of father.

Though there was no way he could, father was the leader of his army and a most respected and loyal man. That all changed the night father was summoned to the trial of one of his lords peasants.

It is here where the detail becomes sketchy but from what I have learned. The man was accused of striknig out against one of the new "Lords" cronies. Amaya ordered his execution but father wanted to know why he struck the man.

The man plead with father saying he had only struck the man because he was attempting to accost his daughter. Father being who he was would never allow this man to be executed for that. He apparently challenged the ruling of Amaya. When he would not stand down weapons were apparently drawn. Father struck down three of his guards before being killed himself.

I know no more of what happened other then that father had struck a blow against Amaya in self defense that eventually led to Amaya's death. I take no small comfort in the death of the man that would betray his honor as a lord to his people.

I learned of this when I was summoned back from a diplomatic mission. Amaya's younger brother was not shy in relating the detals to me. He then asked me to take over for my father as his new general. A role father has groomed me for years to take.

Sister I have refused him. I broke my sword before his eyes and tossed the scraps on the seps before his shocked face. I told him that the honor of this family was broken and that I could not serve loyally that which I do not believe in. I left his hall never to return.

So now I am Ronin. I feel an emptiness that must be filled. I wil take with me my fathers loyalty to the people and to the friends I find along the way. Maybe someday dear sister I will find something of meaning for me. Do not look for me as my status is a boil on the name of our family.

Until I see you again worry not for me. I can take care of myself.

Your Humblest brother Chun.

PS. Do not worry about fathers sword. I have it with me. One of his freinds who held honor higher then the needs of a corrupt lord smuggled it out to me. I carry it now with me and hope that I can honor the tradition forged into the blade like father did. Farewell.

Appearance: Tall lean young man who has clearly trained for many years already even at such a young age. He keps his hair tied back tighly in the fashion of a samurai.

Habits: Meditates every mornig to calm himself for the coming day.

Personality: Even tempered and a calm decision maker. Has been labeled a born leader as well as a master of the sword like his father. He will defend the meek or the rich provided it is just to do so. He does not believe in or follow laws that he would consider corrupt or self serving.

Tadanu is extremely tall and slender even by elven standards. His exceptional height and willowy appearance accentuates the extreme grace and fluidity that he moves with. He seems to almost float across the ground and despite his height moves fluidly through the bush as if being part of it. His hair is worn long as is the tradition of the Ekujae peoples with several braids interwoven through it. His skin is deeply tanned and a complex tracery of geometric tattoos covers his face to bring attention to his deep violet eyes that seem to cut through you. He is dressed in lightweight leather armor dyed in a pattern of lush greens and browns. A well wrapped shortbow slung on his back and a pair of short handled handaxes hang at his waist is overshadowed by the mighty elven curveblade that he handles with grace and skill.

Is a very frank and honest individual who tells it like it is. Will not suffer fools and sees anyone who is willing to go into a situation blind as foolish and will tell them.

"It is what you did not see that would have killed you in the jungle"

Tadanu is a member of the Ekujae Elves of the Mwanji Expanse. He spent the first part of his life amongst his own kind living within the jungles of the Mwanji expanse with much of that time spent in the Mwanji jungle. He spent much of his time out with members of his clan traveling the jungle. He learned much in that time about the threats in the jungle and has become accustomed to them. Around his 100th year of life Tandanu like many of his people felt the calling of the brightness. The calling tugged at Tandanu so that he eventually felt the need to leave the lands of his clan in search of the brightness. He spent several years wandering the region of the expanse eventually ending up in Whitebridge Station. The settlement there run by the Aspis consortium although not welcomed by the Ekujae elves was tolerated. It was here that Tandanu met a group of merchants that were looking for a guide. Tandanu decided that helping keep the ignorant merchants alive while they wandered the jungle was the honorable thing to do. As well, he felt that it may help him in his seach for the brightness had been searching for. This led to several other expeditions that Tandanu became part of and despite his apparent arrogance and abbrasiveness he gained a reputation as an excellent guide. Most recently he has been asked by the Aspis consortium to head to Eleder to lead an expedition that is setting up another trading post in the Kaaya Lands. Still questing for the inspiration that will lead to his brightness Tandanu has boarded the Jenivere a small trading ship out of Senghor headed towards Elder to meet with the expedition party.

Sorry just wanted to let you know something that I did not mention in the application and I really should have I have actually DM'd the first portion of this AP. That said I am very capable of separating what I know from what my character knows. I hope this is not a problem but I just felt I should let you know.

Background

Lupus born Lionel Chatham, was the only child of a beautiful young woman who worked as a servant in the manor of one of the lords of Orlovsky. Shortly before Lupus was born she was dismissed and chased from the manor for reasons that were never revealed. Lupus was born into a world without a home and a father. At a young age Lupus was told by his mother that his father was someone important but would never reveal the true nature of who he was but said that she would tell him when the time was right.

One day Lupus came home to find his mother badly beaten and near death. Lupus rushed to her side as she lay dying and held her in his arms as the light passed from her eyes. It was only as he sat there sobbing at the death of his mother did he notice a ring clutched in her hand. Clearly a ring of the royal Orlovsky family Lupus was sure he had finally found his heritage. However, Lupus was so crushed by the death of his mother that he wandered alone in the streets for several weeks even unwilling to return home to where his mother had died. Eventually, he decided to take his evidence to the manor house of the Orlovsky family. Unfortunately for Lupus this act was not met with open arms.

Heartbroken, Lupus eventually ended up with a seedier crowd where he learned how to steal, and strike from the darkness. It was at this time that he changed his name to Lupus Nequam.

Lupus was eventually contacted to do secret jobs by someone who said he knew his true ancestry. He was told that if he helped complete these jobs that he would get the position he so truly deserved. Lupus did these jobs very willingly and performed several missions ranging from simple thefts to assassination. Although Lupus did not necessarily enjoy taking lives he realized very quickly that these missions were obviously aimed at maintaining order in the kingdom.

At this point he has begun to question if any number of these jobs will ever entitle him to taking his rightful place as he sees it in society. Thus, when he heard about the expedition to the stolen lands he jumped at the chance to carve out a niche for himself in this new kingdom.

Description

Lupus is six feet tall with a slender and wiry build. He looks so average as to be almost forgettable and generally does not stand out from a crowd. He wears leathers of muted browns and his ever present dark cloak is pulled close around his form in a constant attempt to conceal his other equipment. The only item of any note on his person is a large signet ring that he wears on a chain around his neck.