Cele's Jade Regent

Game Master Celestine8

The young man remembers none of what had taken place that day, but today walks a different road. A family was nice enough to take him, as they felt pity for the old woman, begging them to take her grandson as he had nobody and she was dying. They did what any good family does and raised him as one of their own, regardless of his differences. Before she died, she had told them, "His name is Akira, give him this scroll when he is 9 and force him to study it. This is his heritage, this is what his parents left to him."

When the family was on the way to their hometown of Sandpoint with a Kitsune baby in tow, they encountered a Caravan troupe headed back as well. A woman named Koya Mvashti had been with the caravans, she knew the family and was very intrigued by the little Kitsune bundle they had brought back with them.

After hearing the story of how they came to be carrying Akira, Koya's heart reached out to the young boy, she had an adopted son who's parents were both dead as well. His name is Sandru Vhiski.

Akira and Sandru grew up together and were best friends. Sandru would always come back from caravan trips and run straight over to Akira's house. They would spend all day, Sandru telling stories about traders and different cities, Akira listening. Sandru's life sounded very exciting to young Akira, while Sandru was out seeing the world, Akira spent much time reading and studying the traditions of his true parents. His parents now only told him that they had met his grandmother and did not know anything about them, other than that they left him with the scroll he is supposed to study.

After some time had past and the boys were older, Sandru kept coming back talking about how his mother Koya was pushing him to go on a long journey and wasn't sure when he would be coming back. Akira, in the meantime, had become practiced in the ways and techniques of his family. Their abilities were very detailed and required hundreds of hours of practice. Akira had spent alot of his time alone, waiting for his friend Sandru to come back. Feeling like he could only do so much with the scroll he realizes that leaving Sandpoint would be the first step to his road of becoming a Ninja. That is his heritage.

Male Gnome Ranger, Ranger 1
Chaotic Good, Small Humanoid (gnome)
Init +2; Senses low light vision, Perception +8
Deity Cayden Cailean

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DEFENSE
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AC 16 (+3 armor +2 dex +1 size), touch 13 (+2 dex +1 size), flat-footed 14 (+3 armor +1 size)
HP 11 (1d10 class +1 con)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2

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OFFENSE
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Speed 20 ft (light load)

Melee
falchion +4 (1d6+3, 18-20)
short sword +4 (1d4+2, 19-20)
dagger (3) +4 (1d3+2, 19-20)

Ranged
longbow (40 arrows) +4 (1d6, x3)
dagger (3) +4 (1d3+2, 19-20)

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STATISTICS
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Str 14 (10 pt), Dex 14 (5 pt), Con 12 (0 pt), Int 10 (0 pt), Wis 14 (5 pt), Cha 12 (0 pt)

Base Attack +1; CMB +2; CMD 14

Feats:
• Quickdraw

Traits:
• Student Survivalist: (+2 Survival checks) NPC Choices: Shalelu
• Naturally Gifted (Gnome, Magic) You gain an additional use of one of your gnome magic spell-like abilities each day. This does not always have to be the same spell-like ability.

Skills: (6) (Armor Check Penalty -1):
Handle Animal +5 = +1 rank +3 cs, +1 cha
Knowledge (Geography) +6 = +1 rank +3 cs +2 racial
Perception +8 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 wis +2 racial
Stealth +9 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 dex +4 size -1 ac
Survival +8 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 wis +2 trait (+1 class tracking)
Ride +5 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 dex -1 ac

Languages: Common, Gnomish, Sylvan

Combat Gear: Studded leather, long bow (40 arrows), falchion, short sword, dagger(3)
Other Gear: backpack, bedroll, chalk (10) Explorer's outfit, flint and steel, belt pouch, rations (4 days) rope (silk), waterskin, wooden holy symbol, ioun torch (16 gp, 8 sp)
(total weight 29.875 - light load)

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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Racial:
• Small: Gnomes are Small creatures and gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus (CMB) and Combat Maneuver Defense (CMD), and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.
• Slow Speed: Gnomes have a base speed of 20 feet.
• Low-Light Vision: Gnomes can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light (see low-light vision.)
• Gnome Magic: Gnomes add +1 to the DC of any saving throws against illusion spells that they cast. Gnomes with a Charisma of 11 or higher also gain the following spell-like abilities:
1/day — dancing lights, ghost sound, prestidigitation, and speak with animals. (Caster level 1; DC 11)

• Illusion Resistance: Gnomes get a +2 racial saving throw bonus against illusion spells or effects.
• Keen Senses: Gnomes receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception skill checks.
• Eternal Hope: Gnomes rarely lose hope and are always confident that even hopeless situations will work out. Gnomes with this racial trait receive a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against fear and despair effects. Once per day, after rolling a 1 on a d20, the gnome may reroll and use the second result. This racial trait replaces the defensive training and hatred racial Traits.
• Academician: Some gnomes are more academically inclined than their kin. Gnomes with this racial trait gain a +2 bonus on any one Knowledge skill. This racial trait replaces the obsessive racial trait.

Class:
• Favored Enemy (Ex): (Outsider (evil)) At 1st level, a ranger selects a creature type from the ranger favored enemies table. He gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Knowledge, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks against creatures of his selected type. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon attack and damage rolls against them. A ranger may make Knowledge skill checks untrained when attempting to identify these creatures.
• Track (Ex) A ranger adds half his level (minimum 1) to Survival skill checks made to follow or identify tracks.
• Wild Empathy (Ex) (1d20+1)

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Size: Small
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Height: 3’ 4”
Weight: 39 lbs
Hair: Long, spiked. Vibrant spring green
Eye Color: Amber
Complexion: Deep Earthy Brown
Appearance: Juran is an average sized gnome. His hair is a vibrant spring green and kept in long spikes, showing a wildness in the young gnome. He has soft warm amber colored eyes that can show there is a wisdom and caring there, when he chooses to act in his better nature. He complexion is a deep earthy brown. He has several tribal-like tattoos up his arms and across his back. He also as scars from his many youthful run ins. Most notable claw marks down his neck and chest and large bite mark on his left arm.

The gnome wears a suite of studded leather armor and carries a falchion across his back. He also carries a long bow, short sword at his waist, and several daggers. A small wooden symbol to Cayden Cailean about his neck.

Demeanor: Juran is a brash youth and for the wisdom in the young gnome still might rush into a situation before considering it. Like many a gnome, he searches for adventure wherever he might find it.

Background: Juran is from Sipplerrose within the Sanos Forest of central Varisia. As a young gnome the forest called to him and he answered the call with all his being. He would roam as far as his could and feel safe. He has run into more than a few situations that showed he was well out of his element, but he kept coming back for more.

It was within the last decade or so that he came across the elven Shalelu Andosana. At first wary of the elf but soon became brave enough to approach her. With a smile at knowing when the gnome was about she greeted him. He would sit with the elf and listen to her tales. He came to ask Shakelu if she would instruct him in the ways of her craft. She agreed whenever she was within the area she would show Juran what she knew. So began his instruction in what it was to truly be a ranger.

Just in the last year the pair encountered and heinous creature that attacked and killed many. They hunted down the barghest known as Hrotos, only to arrive far too late to save so many villagers. The pair thought to corner the beast within it's lair, but it escaped through a secreted entry. The things he saw during this hunt, haunt him to this day.

Years past with him learning the basics of merchant craft, but what pay he was given by his mother, the record keeper of the family business, was quickly splurged on one interest or another. That mixed with his general lack of interest in the merchant's life let to him dreaming of other pursuits. Rauno and his family developed rapport with many of the townsfolk and were even able to build friendships with some important people within the town. Though much effort Rauno's family even built a good business relationship with the Kaijitsu's, a move that ultimately helped his family find a firm foothold in the small town. Through his father's close ties with one of the founding families, Rauno met Ameiko. At that time, both were only 11 years of age and quickly became friends. Over the following years, they spent alot of time together and though nothing romantic came of their friendship, they learned to almost completely trust each other. So it was a surprise when, 5 years after their meeting Ameiko had her falling out with her family that drew Ameiko into a life of adventure. Upon learning of Ameiko's flight from Sandpoint, Rauno was at first saddened at his friends sudden desire to leave. However, that also inspired Rauno to chase his own dreams. Unfortunately, it wasn't until a few years later that a visiting representative from Magnimar provided the right opportunity for Rauno to change his stars.

A swordsman passing through Sandpoint on his way to Magnimar literally stumbled into the 20 year old Rauno one day as the lad was going about his errands. Well into his drink, the swordsman believed Rauno to be an attacker and lashed out. Even with no martial training, Rauno was able to dodge the drunk before catching another fist right to the face. Staggered from the wild swing, he attempted to calm the drunk, fearing that the man would hurt someone else should he continue. After a short scuffle, the swordsman began to calm and he was impressed with Rauno's bravery in standing up to a determined attacker. Offering to vouch for Rauno, the swordsman suggested that Rauno go with him to Magnimar, where he would train as a district guard. Seeing this as his chance to follow in Ameiko's steps, Rauno agreed. Though his father was none to happy, he allowed Rauno to travel to Magnimar in search of his dream.

However, after being accepted as a guard in training, Rauno soon learned that the regimented life of a city guardsman was not for him. His own Varisian beliefs coupled with how his views clashed with those of his superiors saw that Rauno often was punished for his actions on duty. It was something that Rauno could never understand, what good was law if it didn't protect help those it was meant to protect. However, his time in training did teach the man group coordination and similar tactics as well as how to relate to people, training that he took with him when he decided to leave his post. Several years after he entered Magnimar with aspiration to become a guard, he found himself living with very little to call his own. As such, he decided to return to Sandpoint, much to the joy of his family.

Upon arriving, he was greeted by his loving mother and his father. Unhappy to have seen his son leave, and even more so when Rauno had expressed his interest in traveling for a bit to test himself, Rauno's relationship with his father just went form bad to worse. However, with his new skill set, Rauno didn't see the point of returning to the life of a merchant. The sheriff, hearing of Rauno's return as a trained guardsman, quickly approached him with a job offer. Not wanting to return to life as a guardsman, Rauno refused. However, once he heard that Ameiko had returned to Sandpoint as well,Rauno decided to stick around for a while to catch up with his friend. Taking the job as a town watchman, Rauno found that work in Sandpoint was much less regimented and much more to his liking.

Becoming comfortable in his life as a guardsman, Rauno spent what time he was not working either with his family, or helping Ameiko at the Rusty Dragon. Through these means he was able to catch up on all the events he had missed while he was away. Through he was glad to be back among friends and family, he got the sense that his friend Ameiko was not quite at ease. This feeling started to affect him as well and he found himself once more wishing to see what else was out in the world.

Jenar was quite young, only 14, when the horrendous event occurred in her life. Initially, Jenar believed it was because of kindness, even a sense of responsibilty towards her. As she grew, she understood it was to instill a sense of independence upon her. For Jenar knows, she is the last surviving member of her family; and ultimately, she must be self sufficient.

She has been left for a period of time with the elves, where she did recieve more "book" education. This is where she actually learned to read and write elven, not just conversation.

Has Jenar met the other main NPCs?

Jenar has met each of the other NPCS. She is the closest to Ameiko Kaijitsu and can be found sleeping in the Rusty Dragon store room on occassion. Jenar likes Kaijitsu and appreciates the warmth of the tavern on cold nights.

Koya Mvashti is known to Jenar, as they both follow the same deity- Desna. Koya has assisted Jenar in learning more about Desna's teachings and philosphies. Jenar has guided Koya down to Magnimar, which is near where her parents memorial is located, on a couple occassions. Especially, if Sandu is not on the trip.

Jenar knows Sandru Vhiski but he makes her uncomfortable. He has always been pleasant; however, since he is a man and she fears being stared at, she is shy around him. Jenar tries to avoid him, if possible. Basically, she just does not know how to act around him. Perhaps, a apark of a crush will develop.

What place did Jenar like visiting the most?

Her favorite place is with the elves in Crying Leaf. That is where she feels the most comfortable being around people and it is where she learned how to read and write elven.

She truly enjoyed seeing the Sky Citadel, Janderhoff, and the dwarven architectural glory. To be able to observe the massive iron wall was spectacular. Although she was not keen on the confined tunnels within the mountain.

Has Jenar come to grips with her feelings towards Shalelu (as in accepted them, but not announced them)?

Jenar has not come to grips with her feeling towards Shalelu and this is due to her young age, lack of parents to confide in, and just general uncertainity and curiousity.

What does she like best about Shalelu?

Jenar likes how Shalelu is a protector. How she protects individuals, like herself, and a community like Sandpoint.

Many of those situations involved the large animals of the wild. A small pack of wolves that Juran happened upon forced him to take refuge in a tree for almost three days before departing for an easier meal. The gnome had only a days worth of rations but conserved what he had for as long as he could. There was also a large grizzly bear. While each seemed to run from one another, it was running into a hornets nest as he slowly backed away that caused him the most pain. Then, the goblin war party he almost ran into. The party was tracking a pair of human woodsman, and had he not intervened and gave the goblin’s position away, might have perished that day.

While there were other minor encounters, Juran had a love of the woods and his wanderlust to explore and experience what those wilds had to offer.

Where is the farthest he's traveled?

Juran has never been more than a hundred miles from home in the Sanos Forest, save once, when he traveled with his grandfather down the Yondabakari River to Magnimar. He was awed by all the people within such a small space and what wonders it held. His trip though was a short one, lasting less than a week before they returned to their home.

What's his relationship with Shalelu like?

The relationship has changed in the many years he has known Shalelu. It started out as casual. Whenever the elven woman would come through Sipplerrose Juran made a point of coming to listen to her tales. And he soon was brave enough to ask her of ways. When she had the time, she would take him into the Forest and show him what small wonders and dangers were to be seen and avoided. Shalelu, became a mentor, someone the young gnome looked up to as an example of what he could do and become. She had so much to teach and Juran wanted to learn and experience. While there is a friendship of sorts, Huran still looks to the elf as an instructor to be respected and listened to.

Does he have family somewhere?

Juran has grown up with his grandfather and grandmother, Horaal and Kadice. The elder gnome has made sure that Juran was brought up right… to respect himself and others. He has also instilled in the young gnome the eagerness to experience all that he can. Juran never really knew his parents, he knows they are adventures and that they travel and experience as many gnomes do. The few times his parents have returned, while loving, they were unknown to him. But his grandparents made it seem normal, he had family that cared for him and those to be there for him when he needed them. Juran has an older sister, Zelena, a wandering cleric/bard. She returns often and always brings Juran small presents and tales of the road. He thinks the word of her and one day, hopes to make a journey with her.

How do the emotional scars from the barghest hunt manifest?

Since the encounter with the braghest, Juran has many a nightmare. He often wakes in his sleep in a cold sweat or crying out for his mentor Shalelu. He has talked little of all that he has seen and the fact that the creature got away weighs on him, making the promise to avenge the deaths the creature has caused. He wishes to make more a mark on the world, he has felt the need to help those that are not able to do so for themselves.

What are his long-term goals, if any?

Juran wants to find Hrotos and see the creature dead for the suffering and death it has caused. He also wishes to see more of the world and offer his skills to help where he can.

What brings him to Sandpoint?

Juran has come to Sandpoint, as Shalelu has spoken of the place often. He has thoughtto start his adventures in the place where his mentor might be close at hand. While wanting to prove himself capable, he also knows he has much to learn.

Male Gnome Ranger, Ranger 1
Chaotic Good, Small Humanoid (gnome)
Init +2; Senses low light vision, Perception +8
Deity Cayden Cailean

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DEFENSE
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AC 16 (+3 armor +2 dex +1 size), touch 13 (+2 dex +1 size), flat-footed 14 (+3 armor +1 size)
HP 11 (1d10 class +1 con)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2

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OFFENSE
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Speed 20 ft (light load)

Melee
falchion +4 (1d6+3, 18-20)
short sword +4 (1d4+2, 19-20)
dagger (3) +4 (1d3+2, 19-20)

Ranged
longbow (40 arrows) +4 (1d6, x3)
dagger (3) +4 (1d3+2, 19-20)

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STATISTICS
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Str 14 (10 pt), Dex 14 (5 pt), Con 12 (0 pt), Int 10 (0 pt), Wis 14 (5 pt), Cha 12 (0 pt)

Base Attack +1; CMB +2; CMD 14

Feats:
• Quickdraw

Traits:
• Student Survivalist: (+2 Survival checks) NPC Choices: Shalelu
• Naturally Gifted (Gnome, Magic) You gain an additional use of one of your gnome magic spell-like abilities each day. This does not always have to be the same spell-like ability.

Skills: (6) (Armor Check Penalty -1):
Handle Animal +5 = +1 rank +3 cs, +1 cha
Knowledge (Geography) +6 = +1 rank +3 cs +2 racial
Perception +8 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 wis +2 racial
Stealth +9 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 dex +4 size -1 ac
Survival +8 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 wis +2 trait (+1 class tracking)
Ride +5 = +1 rank +3 cs, +2 dex -1 ac

Languages: Common, Gnomish, Sylvan

Combat Gear: Studded leather, long bow (40 arrows), falchion, short sword, dagger(3)
Other Gear: backpack, bedroll, chalk (10) Explorer's outfit, flint and steel, belt pouch, rations (4 days) rope (silk), waterskin, wooden holy symbol, ioun torch (16 gp, 8 sp)
(total weight 29.875 - light load)

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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Racial:
• Small: Gnomes are Small creatures and gain a +1 size bonus to their AC, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, a –1 penalty to their Combat Maneuver Bonus (CMB) and Combat Maneuver Defense (CMD), and a +4 size bonus on Stealth checks.
• Slow Speed: Gnomes have a base speed of 20 feet.
• Low-Light Vision: Gnomes can see twice as far as humans in conditions of dim light (see low-light vision.)
• Gnome Magic: Gnomes add +1 to the DC of any saving throws against illusion spells that they cast. Gnomes with a Charisma of 11 or higher also gain the following spell-like abilities:
1/day — dancing lights, ghost sound, prestidigitation, and speak with animals. (Caster level 1; DC 11)

• Illusion Resistance: Gnomes get a +2 racial saving throw bonus against illusion spells or effects.
• Keen Senses: Gnomes receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception skill checks.
• Eternal Hope: Gnomes rarely lose hope and are always confident that even hopeless situations will work out. Gnomes with this racial trait receive a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against fear and despair effects. Once per day, after rolling a 1 on a d20, the gnome may reroll and use the second result. This racial trait replaces the defensive training and hatred racial Traits.
• Academician: Some gnomes are more academically inclined than their kin. Gnomes with this racial trait gain a +2 bonus on any one Knowledge skill. This racial trait replaces the obsessive racial trait.

Class:
• Favored Enemy (Ex): (Outsider (evil)) At 1st level, a ranger selects a creature type from the ranger favored enemies table. He gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Knowledge, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks against creatures of his selected type. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon attack and damage rolls against them. A ranger may make Knowledge skill checks untrained when attempting to identify these creatures.
• Track (Ex) A ranger adds half his level (minimum 1) to Survival skill checks made to follow or identify tracks.
• Wild Empathy (Ex) (1d20+1)

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Size: Small
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Height: 3’ 4”
Weight: 39 lbs
Hair: Long, spiked. Vibrant spring green
Eye Color: Amber
Complexion: Deep Earthy Brown
Appearance: Juran is an average sized gnome. His hair is a vibrant spring green and kept in long spikes, showing a wildness in the young gnome. He has soft warm amber colored eyes that can show there is a wisdom and caring there, when he chooses to act in his better nature. He complexion is a deep earthy brown. He has several tribal-like tattoos up his arms and across his back. He also as scars from his many youthful run ins. Most notable claw marks down his neck and chest and large bite mark on his left arm.

The gnome wears a suite of studded leather armor and carries a falchion across his back. He also carries a long bow, short sword at his waist, and several daggers. A small wooden symbol to Cayden Cailean about his neck.

Demeanor: Juran is a brash youth and for the wisdom in the young gnome still might rush into a situation before considering it. Like many a gnome, he searches for adventure wherever he might find it.

Background: Juran is from Sipplerrose within the Sanos Forest of central Varisia. As a young gnome the forest called to him and he answered the call with all his being. He would roam as far as his could and feel safe. He has run into more than a few situations that showed he was well out of his element, but he kept coming back for more.

It was within the last decade or so that he came across the elven Shalelu Andosana. At first wary of the elf but soon became brave enough to approach her. With a smile at knowing when the gnome was about she greeted him. He would sit with the elf and listen to her tales. He came to ask Shakelu if she would instruct him in the ways of her craft. She agreed whenever she was within the area she would show Juran what she knew. So began his instruction in what it was to truly be a ranger.

Just in the last year the pair encountered and heinous creature that attacked and killed many. They hunted down the barghest known as Hrotos, only to arrive far too late to save so many villagers. The pair thought to corner the beast within it's lair, but it escaped through a secreted entry. The things he saw during this hunt, haunt him to this day.

He is essentially good in that he values life and likes being civilised. He avoids killing if he can - but if he is faced with violent confrontations - mostly self defense - well - when in the heat of battle he REALLY gets into it!! Its a part of his upbringing. Basically I want to play up his lust for battle - while in the midst of battle. The trait is supposed to tie in with his Inspiring Blow Performance. I hope it will make battles more fun. He is not supposed to be a bloodthirsty murderer in social situations.

Does he plan on returning home or becoming a seafarer once more?
He has no particular plans to go back the Islands or sail the seas at this time. But if he does return he will want to return with exploits to brag about, wealth and notoriety.

Are his bardic talents his only profession/source of income?
Until recently he has lived off of the spoils of his previous seafaring loot and has grown fat and indolent in Sandpoint...occasionally making money or earning his bread by singing. He has little money left....and he has become a bit self-conscious lately. He doesn't want to look like a poor, fat schmuck (to Ameiko). I think he needs some adventure to get him going again!

Is it just Ameiko's beauty, or something else about her as well, that he likes so much?
I guess I don't know much about Ameiko yet and will see how her character develops through play... I hope. She seems like a cool chick. Her exotic background. Her beauty. Her talent. Her confidence/spunk. All of these things would be attractive to Kravo. They might share common interests in art and music...although I am sure their styles are totally different. He respects her professionally. I also think that she shares his desire to break out of the funk and get on with adventuring. I think he sees her as a soul mate - though he would never say that to her...and wouldn't use that term. And he knows it is highly unlikely that she would feel the same attraction towards him - a 300lb tattooed half-orc!

How does he deal with racism directed at him?
Most of the time he doesn't care. He takes it as a given that other people envy him for his race and will try to take a piece of him. Intimidation is a revered art form where he comes from. He has a thick skin and is so high on himself that he just laughs it off. He will gladly meet outright racist hostility with outright racist hostility. Sensitivity is not his forte anyway. I hope that not everyone in town is so xenophobic, and that he has made some friends and is tolerated enough to be allowed to reside there. I like to think that he is recognised as a popular up-and-coming musician in town.

What sort of relationship does she have with Shalelu (mother-daughter, sisters, close friends)?
A cross between mother-daughter and sisters. Shalelu pretty much raised her until she got to about 20, and they started acting more like sisters.

Approximately how old was Wanwa'lasse at the time (young girl, teenager, young adult)?
About 6 or 7 years of age.

What was her best adventure with Shalelu?
The excursion into the Mosswood. Fortunately, they didn't run into goblins that time, but the trees did take her breath away. It's one of her favorite memories of her time with Shalelu.

Does she like Sandpoint?
Other than a few people who give her a hard time, she likes living there. She considers it her home.

Does she have many friends there?
Nope. Shalelu is who she's closest to. She is also good friends with Ameiko, who pretty much kept chipping away at the walls she had built around herself. Some of Ameiko's friends also befriended her, but she's not as close with them.

Does anyone remember her family?
Nope. She was pretty young when it happened and the emotional trauma of the goblins attacking her pretty much broke her mentally. It took a while for her to get to where she could function and think in a coherent manner, but by then she had already blocked most of what had happened before waking up in the church.

Sienna joined Jubrayl in whatever jobs he was doing mostly out of anger that Sandru didn't take her up in her caravan adventures. She doesn't know about his direct relations with the Sczarni, though has heard rumours about them. She does realise that she might be doing jobs for the Sczarni without realising it by helping out her brother. Sienna feels that she should help her family somehow, so she isn't a 'known' member as such but possibly associated.

Most of the things she did seemed harmless enough. Jubrayl would use her summons and knowledge of the land to transport important 'packages' from place to place without anyone realising that they were being transported. Sienna never cared for what was in them nor did she ever ask, so she could be associated to the simple crimes of the Sczarni without realising it.

She's a member of the Wildwood Lodge, right? Was she part of the ceremony where they commune with the Circle Between?

Yes likely inducted by the man who trained her even though she is unsure of his name still. She has become aware though the he is a druid of some description and allowed her to join the Wildwood lodge. She is however a younger member of the commune thus has only discussed basic interpretations of the will of the world as it stands at the minute. She takes the solstice celebrations she has been to as learning experiences for herself. Ways to learn other interpretations and incorporate them with the knowledge she has accumulated.

(I'm not sure about this one) I do not think she would be experienced enough by the start of the campaign to have done the planar jump to communing within the Circle Between, though she has likely heard of the planetouched druids who live there. (I'm not sure how senior a druid actually needs to be to be part of this commune, I'm assuming she wouldn't be old enough)

Has she met any fey or magical creatures?

During the training with her mentor she has met a fey-touched bulette, this was more of an introduction by her mentor to show her that all animals could be touched by the fey. She hasn't kept in contact with such creatures since.

Is she completely over her fear?

Sienna isn't truly over her fear, she can control the weather a bit now yes, which has alleviated some of this fear away. However if she feels that the weather is not in a place that she could control it if she wanted to, she would likely get scared again. Not to the extend of rolling up in a ball but enough that it might cause her to panic, not think of her situation and run for cover.

What is her most fond memory with Sandru?

Sienna's fondest memories of her brother is when Sienna was young. She always has those memories of her in a garden, her brother Sandru walking up and asking her if she'd like to join in his activities. She would always decline but then he'd stay and talk. Talk about adventure, talk about going places, talk about how the world is so much more than what they know. She envied him a little but always dreamed that one day he'd just come up to her and whisk her away on some grand adventure. She always remembers those happy times and still wishes he'd do just that.

What is her relationship like with Koya?
(I am silly for missing that she was an adoptive mother the first time round so here is adding more things now)

Sienna appreciates the mothering that Koya has given to her and Sandru. However she never truly felt that she could replace her own mother. Sienna treats Koya more like an aunt than a parent, caring for her but feeling more like its mutual friendship.

Sometimes though Sienna did get the feeling that she was the daughter that Koya never had. So from mother to daughter as before Koya taught Sienna about Desna just like Niska had done for Koya. Thus Sienna learnt some of the basic Mantra's and passages for Desna's worship from Koya. As a result Sienna has picked up and follows Desna's teachings as best she can, though she isn't nearly as devout as her adoptive mother. After meeting with a fey-touched creature Sienna has become quite interested in meeting one of Desna's servants, the Lyrakiens, out of sheer curiosity.

Waiting on your response to determine this.
Does Sandru know?

Most likely.
Is Akira friends with Sandru's brother?

Sandru's brother has always taken an interest in Akira. Ever since they were younger, Jubrayl knew there was always something more about Akira. One time, Jubrayl had an opportunity to take a peak at the Hakanochi scroll. Since that day, Jubrayl had a deep understanding of the potential of Akira and would always ask him about his "studies" and encourage him to continue when Sandru was not around. Would always hint, never outright saying it, but it was clear to Akira that Jubrayl had had meant to use him in some way for the Szcarni, Jubrayl seemed like he was checking in often to see whether Akira was ready or not.

Does he know about his involvement with the Szcarni?
Yes, Sandru has made it very clear about Jubrayl's occupation and intentions. Even though Sandru didn't agree with it, Akira couldn't help but feeling an empathy for Jubrayl. The Szcarni piqued Akira's curiosity, but never would betray his best friend to join up with Jubrayl and his cronies. Although the thought had crossed his mind, especially since Sandru might be leaving for awhile and Akira was trying to find more meaning to his life.

Is the Hakanochi clan one primarily dealing in information, sabotage and subterfuge or do they also assassinate people?

The Hakanochi clan dealt in deceit, it was believed that they recognized no law but their own, often time it was due to the clans purposeful misinformation that started skirmishes among others. Many times the Hakanochi clan would pit families against each other so that the Hakanochi clan would benefit the most. A plot was finally uncovered and the entire clan was destroyed. As far as the Hakanochi clan, they did not specialize in assassination in a public arena, it was only decided by the Hakanochi's that they would kill, but they were never hired to do such things. There was more money to be made keeping people alive.

Does Akira believe or know that there are more of his clan out there?
Much of the scroll details his true families nature, and while he loves and respects the parents who adopted him, one of his idle fantasies it to make it back to his clan as a master of their abilities, but doesn't believe he is ready to greet his family because he feels lacking in his ability. Even though they are dead and the clan is entirely destroyed he is unaware of it, he believes that this is a test given to all Hakanochi (even though it never implies it anywhere in the scroll or suggests it whatsoever)He is ready to move on to apply his techniques and master the arts of deception so that he can finally make it back to meet his family.

Does he know where he's from originally?
Akira knows where he is from originally but has never seen it on a map and no one really knows much about his hometown. The parents who adopted him only tell him that they met his grandmother and that his parents were dead when they met her, but never gave him any specific details. It never really bothered him to ask, he assumed his the reason for having the scroll was to practice and master the traditions of his family.