About Tuneya FahardidHistory Tuneya was born the middle child of five births, and ultimately the third child out of six children. She was born and raised in Sothis, where her family plies a trade of selling alchemical supplies and magical goods. She took up alchemy and archaeology during her time there, and moved to Wati with as soon as she graduated to take part in the exploration of tombs and settle down permanently. She loves most of her siblings, particularly her oldest sister Amestri; the pair would often wander around, pretending to be knights. But Tuneya's love of books, particularly of history and ruins, soon drew her attention elsewhere. Amestri never lost that love of knights, and eventually grew up to be a Paladin before heading off to fight at the Worldwound. Her younger brother Bahram, however, drew her ire for pranks when he was young; this soon escalated into a prank war between the two, which would continue with brief pauses for most of their lives. The two grew from merely competing siblings annoying each other into bitter enemies, and thanks to one prank Tuneya pulled on him the pair cannot be on the same side of the table when they eat with their parents. Tuneya, in turn, was trained in alchemy by her mother and some magic by her father; soon, she found she had begun to exceed the knowledge of both. The pair, in turn, apprenticed her to an alchemist who worked as an archaeologist, and it wasn't long before Tuneya found herself mixing potions and disabling traps with the rest of the apprentices. It was there she met the love of her life, a fellow apprentice named Izora. The two became close, and soon found their mutual attraction could not be denied. But, fearing her parents more traditional views, Tuneya and Izora hid their relationship around them. But, needing an excuse to visit, Izora soon pretended to be dating Bahram. This came to a head when, at his eighteenth birthday, he asked Izora to marry him. Izora and Tuneya talked about it in private, and then was when Tuneya hatched her greatest prank ever... Izora agreed to marry Bahram and, on the day of their wedding, Tuneya objected to the marriage while the pair were at the altar, approached it herself, and got the priest on duty to marry the two on the spot. Bahram and Tuneya have not spoken a friendly word since the wedding, and rumor persists that Bahram is seeking some way to utterly humiliate his sister in retaliation. He has since refused all potential marriages, not trusting them not to be another trick pulled by his sibling. Tuneya's father is not happy with the outcome, but does not speak on it; her mother has since accepted the pair and moved on. Not long after the wedding, Tuneya and Izora heard about what was going on in Wati and decided to move... though, some rumors persist that the pair moved in part because of Bahram's constant efforts to get vengeance. Izora has settled down to sell scrolls out of a shop and identify artifacts, while Tuneya is interested more in diving into tombs. Tuneya is currently trying to trade her focus upon the Osirionology branch of archaeology for getting access to Wati. She has made it a point to not just learn the language, but even learn how to decipher Ancient Osiriani written in code and as much as she can about various bits of Ancient Osirion culture. She is hoping no one notices that she only recently completed apprenticeship and passes her over for that reason... Personality Tuneya tends to be focused upon her archaeological work and her wife; in general, she doesn't care about much else. She has a loose moral code she sticks to, and likes to tell herself she's quite mercenary in attitude, but in truth she always finds some excuse to act for the greater good... even if the excuse is a lie she made up to convince herself. Her focus on archaeological work sometimes leads her to ignoring obvious dangers, like the dig site being on fire, in favor of completing whatever translation or examination she is currently working on; she has a faded burn scar on the back of her hand from one fire she just barely escaped because of this. Only Izora has been able to instantly draw Tuneya's mind out of her work so far, though their instructor almost managed to reach that state before she graduated from his instruction. In temper, she tends to be hard to anger and have a sense of humor around most people; to think she is even-tempered would be a mistake. As her brother learned the hard way, truly drawing her ire will create a white-hot hate that continues to burn for years and which she will not hesitate to act on when she feels it would damage her foe. Description Tuneya is a lithe, somewhat muscled Keleshite woman native to Osirion. Her black hair is shoulder length, though often covered by a headdress to protect against the sun, and her slightly golden eyes stare with a mixture of intensity and mirth. She often prefers flowing robes and garments, with hidden pockets throughout that she can place potion materials, bombs, tools, and artifacts in. She tends to adopt an Ancient Osiriani style of eye makeup, in part to protect against sand, and likes to braid beads into her hair. A light burn scar can be seen on one hand, long healed and mostly faded, and on her back are complex faint blue markings that indicate a distance Sylph ancestor. She also has a tattoo on her right arm, which are her wife's name in Ancient Osiriani script. Crunch:
Tuneya Fahardid Alchemist/1; AC: 17; HP: 7/7; F: +3, R: +6, W: +1; Init: +4; Perc: +5 CG Human Deity: Pharasma Init +4; Senses Normal; Perception +5 XP: Fame: 0 Prestige: -------------------- DEFENSE -------------------- AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 13 hp 7 Current: 7/7 Fort +3, Ref +6, Will +1 Defensive Abilities -------------------- OFFENSE -------------------- Speed 30 ft. Melee Morningstar +1 (1d8+1) Ranged Bombs +5 (1d6+5) (8 per day) Special Attacks Mutagen -------------------- STATISTICS -------------------- Str 12 (+1), Dex 18 (+4), Con 13 (+1), Int 20 (+5), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 10 (+0) Base Attack +0; CMB +1; CMD 15 Feats Brew Potion, Throw Anything, Osirionology, Extra Bombs Traits Trap Finder, Numerologist, Student of Philosophy, Armor Expert Skills Craft (alchemy) +9 (1 rank), Disable Device +9 (1 rank, +1 trait), Knowledge (arcana) +9 (1 rank), Knowledge (engineering) +6 (1 rank), Knowledge (history) +6 (1 rank), Knowledge (local) +6 (1 rank), Knowledge (nobility) +6 (1 rank), Linguistics +6 (1 rank), Perception +5 (1 rank), Sense Motive +2 (1 rank), Spellcraft +9 (1 rank) Languages Common, Kelesh, Osiriani, Ancient Osiriani, Halfling, Dwarven, Ignan, Auran Combat Gear Studded Leather (+3 AC, Max Dex +5), Morningstar (1d8 damage, Bashing and Piercing) Other Gear Backpack (alchemy crafting kit, bedroll, flint and steel, formula book, ink, inkpen, iron pot, journal, mess kit, scrivener's kit, soap, thieve's tool kit, torches (10), trail rations (5 days), waterskin), Belt Pouch Coin:
Bonus Feat: Humans select one extra feat at 1st level. Skilled: Humans gain an additional skill rank at 1st level and one additional rank whenever they gain a level. Alchemy (Su): Alchemists are not only masters of creating mundane alchemical substances such as alchemist's fire and smokesticks, but also of fashioning magical potion-like extracts in which they can store spell effects. In effect, an alchemist prepares his spells by mixing ingredients into a number of extracts, and then “casts” his spells by drinking the extract. When an alchemist creates an extract or bomb, he infuses the concoction with a tiny fraction of his own magical power—this enables the creation of powerful effects, but also binds the effects to the creator. When using Craft (alchemy) to create an alchemical item, an alchemist gains a competence bonus equal to his class level on the Craft (alchemy) check. In addition, an alchemist can use Craft (alchemy) to identify potions as if using detect magic. He must hold the potion for 1 round to make such a check. An alchemist can create three special types of magical items—extracts, bombs, and mutagens. Bombs are explosive splash weapons, and mutagens are transformative elixirs that the alchemist drinks to enhance his physical abilities—both of these are detailed in their own sections below. Extracts are the most varied of the three. In many ways, they behave like spells in potion form, and as such their effects can be dispelled by effects like dispel magic using the alchemist's level as the caster level. Unlike potions, though, extracts can have powerful effects and duplicate spells that a potion normally could not. An alchemist can create only a certain number of extracts of each level per day. His base daily allotment of extracts is given on Table 2–1. In addition, he receives bonus extracts per day if he has a high Intelligence score, in the same way a wizard receives bonus spells per day. When an alchemist mixes an extract, he infuses the chemicals and reagents in the extract with magic siphoned from his own magical aura. An extract immediately becomes inert if it leaves the alchemist's possession, reactivating as soon as it returns to his keeping—an alchemist cannot normally pass out his extracts for allies to use (but see the “infusion” discovery below). An extract, once created, remains potent for 1 day before losing its magic, so an alchemist must re-prepare his extracts every day. Mixing an extract takes 1 minute of work—most alchemists prepare many extracts at the start of the day or just before going on an adventure, but it's not uncommon for an alchemist to keep some (or even all) of his daily extract slots open so that he can prepare extracts in the field as needed. Although the alchemist doesn't actually cast spells, he does have a formulae list that determines what extracts he can create. An alchemist can utilize spell-trigger items if the spell appears on his formulae list, but not spell-completion items (unless he uses Use Magic Device to do so). An extract is “cast” by drinking it, as if imbibing a potion—the effects of an extract exactly duplicate the spell upon which its formula is based, save that the spell always affects only the drinking alchemist. An alchemist can draw and drink an extract as a standard action. The alchemist uses his level as the caster level to determine any effect based on caster level. Creating extracts consumes raw materials, but the cost of these materials is insignificant—comparable to the valueless material components of most spells. If a spell normally has a costly material component, that component is expended during the consumption of that particular extract. Extracts cannot be made from spells that have focus requirements (alchemist extracts that duplicate divine spells never have a divine focus requirement). An alchemist can prepare an extract of any formula he knows. To learn or use an extract, an alchemist must have an Intelligence score equal to at least 10 + the extract's level. The Difficulty Class for a saving throw against an alchemist's extract is 10 + the extract level + the alchemist's Intelligence modifier. An alchemist may know any number of formulae. He stores his formulae in a special tome called a formula book. He must refer to this book whenever he prepares an extract but not when he consumes it. An alchemist begins play with two 1st-level formulae of his choice, plus a number of additional forumlae equal to his Intelligence modifier. At each new alchemist level, he gains one new formula of any level that he can create. An alchemist can also add formulae to his book just like a wizard adds spells to his spellbook, using the same costs, pages, and time requirements. An alchemist can study a wizard's spellbook to learn any formula that is equivalent to a spell the spellbook contains. A wizard, however, cannot learn spells from a formula book. An alchemist does not need to decipher arcane writings before copying them. Bomb (Su): In addition to magical extracts, alchemists are adept at swiftly mixing various volatile chemicals and infusing them with their magical reserves to create powerful bombs that they can hurl at their enemies. An alchemist can use a number of bombs each day equal to his class level + his Intelligence modifier. Bombs are unstable, and if not used in the round they are created, they degrade and become inert—their method of creation prevents large volumes of explosive material from being created and stored. In order to create a bomb, the alchemist must use a small vial containing an ounce of liquid catalyst—the alchemist can create this liquid catalyst from small amounts of chemicals from an alchemy lab, and these supplies can be readily refilled in the same manner as a spellcaster's component pouch. Most alchemists create a number of catalyst vials at the start of the day equal to the total number of bombs they can create in that day—once created, a catalyst vial remains usable by the alchemist for years. Drawing the components of, creating, and throwing a bomb requires a standard action that provokes an attack of opportunity. Thrown bombs have a range of 20 feet and use the Throw Splash Weapon special attack. Bombs are considered weapons and can be selected using feats such as Point-Blank Shot and Weapon Focus. On a direct hit, an alchemist's bomb inflicts 1d6 points of fire damage + additional damage equal to the alchemist's Intelligence modifier. The damage of an alchemist's bomb increases by 1d6 points at every odd-numbered alchemist level (this bonus damage is not multiplied on a critical hit or by using feats such as Vital Strike). Splash damage from an alchemist bomb is always equal to the bomb's minimum damage (so if the bomb would deal 2d6+4 points of fire damage on a direct hit, its splash damage would be 6 points of fire damage). Those caught in the splash damage can attempt a Reflex save for half damage. The DC of this save is equal to 10 + 1/2 the alchemist's level + the alchemist's Intelligence modifier. Alchemists can learn new types of bombs as discoveries (see the Discovery ability) as they level up. An alchemist's bomb, like an extract, becomes inert if used or carried by anyone else. Brew Potion (Ex): At 1st level, alchemists receive Brew Potion as a bonus feat. An alchemist can brew potions of any formulae he knows (up to 3rd level), using his alchemist level as his caster level. The spell must be one that can be made into a potion. The alchemist does not need to meet the prerequisites for this feat. Mutagen (Su): At 1st level, an alchemist discovers how to create a mutagen that he can imbibe in order to heighten his physical prowess at the cost of his personality. It takes 1 hour to brew a dose of mutagen, and once brewed, it remains potent until used. An alchemist can only maintain one dose of mutagen at a time—if he brews a second dose, any existing mutagen becomes inert. As with an extract or bomb, a mutagen that is not in an alchemist's possession becomes inert until an alchemist picks it up again. When an alchemist brews a mutagen, he selects one physical ability score—either Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution. It's a standard action to drink a mutagen. Upon being imbibed, the mutagen causes the alchemist to grow bulkier and more bestial, granting him a +2 natural armor bonus and a +4 alchemical bonus to the selected ability score for 10 minutes per alchemist level. In addition, while the mutagen is in effect, the alchemist takes a –2 penalty to one of his mental ability scores. If the mutagen enhances his Strength, it applies a penalty to his Intelligence. If it enhances his Dexterity, it applies a penalty to his Wisdom. If it enhances his Constitution, it applies a penalty to his Charisma. A non-alchemist who drinks a mutagen must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + 1/2 the alchemist's level + the alchemist's Intelligence modifier) or become nauseated for 1 hour—a non-alchemist can never gain the benefit of a mutagen, but an alchemist can gain the effects of another alchemist's mutagen if he drinks it. (Although if the other alchemist creates a different mutagen, the effects of the “stolen” mutagen immediately cease.) The effects of a mutagen do not stack. Whenever an alchemist drinks a mutagen, the effects of any previous mutagen immediately end. Throw Anything (Ex): All alchemists gain the Throw Anything feat as a bonus feat at 1st level. An alchemist adds his Intelligence modifier to damage done with splash weapons, including the splash damage if any. This bonus damage is already included in the bomb class feature. Brew Potion (Item Creation): You can create a potion of any 3rd-level or lower spell that you know and that targets one or more creatures or objects. Brewing a potion takes 2 hours if its base price is 250 gp or less, otherwise brewing a potion takes 1 day for each 1,000 gp in its base price. When you create a potion, you set the caster level, which must be sufficient to cast the spell in question and no higher than your own level. To brew a potion, you must use up raw materials costing one half this base price. See the magic item creation rules in Magic Items for more information. When you create a potion, you make any choices that you would normally make when casting the spell. Whoever drinks the potion is the target of the spell. Throw Anything (Combat): You do not suffer any penalties for using an improvised ranged weapon. You receive a +1 circumstance bonus on attack rolls made with thrown splash weapons. Trap Finder: Forgotten dungeons and ancient tombs have always held an appeal for you, and you've never been able to resist the urge to delve into these lost sites in search of knowledge, treasure, or both. You may not have received any formal training in the roguish arts, but you've nonetheless become skilled at spotting and disabling hidden traps. The tombs of Wati's necropolis, just opened for exploration, seem like the perfect place to put your skills to the test. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Disable Device checks, and that skill is always a class skill for you. In addition, you can use Disable Device to
Numerologist (Osirion): Having studied the sciences and other formal academics in your formative years, you swiftly became interested in the esoteric numerological practices of the ancient Osirian mathematicians, and know how to apply this science to dungeons. Once per day, you can attempt a Perception check while studying a trap (a standard action). The DC of this check is equal to the Disable Device DC of the trap - 5. If you succeed, you identify the DC necessary to disable the trap, as well as the DC of the Reflex save (if any) to avoid its effects. Student of Philosophy: You were trained in a now-defunct philosophical tradition - such as that of the now-destroyed Gaitan universities or Lirgeni astrologers - and learned to use logic and reason to persuade others. You can use your Intelligence modifier in place of your Charisma modifier on Diplomacy checks to persuade others and on Bluff checks to convince others that a lie is true. (This trait does not affect Diplomacy checks to gather information or Bluff checks to feint in combat.) Armor Expert: You have worn armor as long as you can remember, either as part of your training to become a knight’s squire or simply because you were seeking to emulate a hero. Your childhood armor wasn’t the real thing as far as protection, but it did encumber you as much as real armor would have, and you’ve grown used to moving in such suits with relative grace. When you wear armor of any sort, reduce that suit’s armor check penalty by 1, to a minimum check penalty of 0. Osirionology: Pick one Intelligence-based skill. You gain a +3 on all checks made using that skill in relation to Osirion or its people. In addition, you gain a +1 bonus on all other intelligence-based skill checks made in relation to Osirion or its people. (Chosen: Knowledge (engineering)) Extra Bombs: You can throw two additional bombs per day. --------------------
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