Natebob's Golarion Campaign

Game Master Nathan Nasif

The basic races which have no xp penalty.
Human, Dwarf, Elf, Half-elf, Gnome, Halfling, Hobgoblin, Half-hob (Gur), Orc, Half-orc

These races have a 500 xp penalty for using. If you pick one, you will start with 500 less xp than everyone else.
Aasimar(Angelic people), Tiefling(Fiendish people), Ifrit(Fire people), Undine(Water people), Oread(Earth people), Sylph(Air people), Dhampir(half-vampire), Fetchling(Shadow people), Suli-Jann(genie people), and Changeling(hagspawn).

Wulfen start with a 750 xp penalty.

If anyone has any urge to know more about one of these races, let me know, and I will put up the stats on that one, and a little bit more about them as a race.

We will be using the slow experience advancement, and so 3000 experience is needed for second level. And that is what all of you are starting with, before racial penalties and/or background story bonuses. Having just one level in one of the classes above sets your character far above the common guardsman. At second level (or the equivalent, with penalties), you have definately already begun to make your mark on the world. Third level is reached at 7500 xp. This slowness to advancement will apply to the rest of the world also. Their will not be a level 12 fighter acting as a gate guard somewhere. That legendary of a person would be leading his own mercenary company, or the personal body guard of a very wealthy ruler, or the ruler himself.

No one will have an alignment unless if they choose Cleric or Paladin as their class. Now other classes may temporarily gain an alignment aura, due to casting certain spells or certain actions or items, but in most(i.e. nearly all) cases this is temporary. For purposes of spells and effects based on alignment, most people are considered true neutral. Pikeytang, typo on the paladin class description above; some Neutral Good gods have paladins.[/spoilers]

[spoiler=Starting Wealth and Equipment] Everyone gets 1,000 gold pieces for purchasing starting equipment. Masterwork armor and weapons work differently than stated in the rules. There are two levels of enhanced construction in weapons and armor.
Superior Quality (which costs +250 gp for armor, and +500 gp for weapons) and Masterwork Quality (which costs +5,000 gp for either armor or weapons).

Superior armor has one less point of Armor Check Penalty than normal (minimum of 0/no penalty), and 5 more Item Hit Points, and costs 250 more gold than normal.

Masterwork armor has a +1 Equipment bonus to Armor Class, raises the Maximum Dexterity Bonus by +1, lessens the Armor Check Penalty by 2, 5% less Arcane Spell Failure Chance, +1 point of Hardness, and +10 Item Hit Points.

Superior weapons have a +1 Equipment bonus to attack rolls and to damage rolls, and have +2 Item Hit Points.

[b]Masterwork weapons[/b} have a +2 Equipmentbonus to attack rolls and to damage rolls, +1 point to their Hardness, and have +5 Item Hit Points.

NPC's with moe than 5 class levels are very rare, all across the board class-wise. So permanent Magical Items are extremely rare, though disposable and one-use items can be found in most towns and cities. Potions, scrolls, and wands make up most of the magic items seen. Magical arms and armor is different from the books as well. Now, there are four levels of Enhancement enchantments for arms and armor. The lower two can be placed on gear of at least superior quality, while the higher two require masterwork gear to withstand the enchantment process.

THE RAVEN CR 1/2
Male Human (Chelaxian) Bard (Archaeologist) 1
Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +4
GP - 922, SP - 6, CP - 13
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DEFENSE
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AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12. . (+2 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +2 (1d4+2/19-20/x2) and
. . Dagger, Punching +2 (1d4+2/20/x3) and
. . Long Knife +2 (1d6+2/19-20/x2) and
. . Longsword +2 (1d8+2/19-20/x2) and
. . Unarmed Strike +2 (1d3+2/20/x2)
Bard (Archaeologist) Spells Known (CL 1, +2 melee touch, +2 ranged touch):
1 (2/day) Identify, Expeditious Retreat (DC 14)
0 (at will) Open/Close (DC 13), Read Magic (DC 13), Detect Magic, Spark (DC 13)
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 11, Cha 16
Base Atk +0; CMB +2; CMD 14
Feats Bard Weapon Proficiencies, Combat Casting, Combat Reflexes (3 AoO/round)
Traits Dump Salvager, Focused Mind
Skills Acrobatics +6, Appraise +6, Bluff +7, Heal +1, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (Arcana) +3, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +3, Knowledge (Engineering) +3, Knowledge (Enter Choice) +3, Knowledge (History) +3, Knowledge (Local) +3, Knowledge (Nature) +3, Knowledge (Nobility) +3, Knowledge (Planes) +3, Perception +4, Sense Motive +4, Spellcraft +6, Stealth +6, Use Magic Device +7
Languages Draconic, Elven, Taldane
SQ Archaeologist's Luck +1 (7 rounds/day) (Ex), Bardic Knowledge +1 (Ex)
Combat Gear Dagger, Dagger, Punching, Leather, Long Knife, Longsword; Other Gear Acid (flask), Backpack (11 @ 23.5 lbs), Bedroll, Candle (3), Chalk, 1 piece, Charcoal Stick, Fishhook, Flask, Flint and steel, Grappling hook, Lamp, common, Oil (1-pint flask) (2), Piton, Pouch, belt (11 @ 3.92 lbs), Powder (3), Rope, silk (50 ft.), Torch, Waterskin, Whetstone, Wrist sheath, Wrist sheath, spring loaded
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Archaeologist's Luck +1 (7 rounds/day) (Ex) Gain Luck bonus to attack, damage, saves, and all skills.
Bardic Knowledge +1 (Ex) Add + 1 to all knowledge skill checks.
Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Combat Reflexes (3 AoO/round) You may make up to 3 attacks of apportunity per round, and may make them while flat-footed.
Dump Salvager You gain a +3 trait bonus on Perception checks to search for concealed items.
Focused Mind +2 to Concentration checks

The paladins of Iomedae are just and strong. Their mission is to right wrongs and eliminate evil at its root. They are crusaders and live for the joy of righteous battle. They serve as examples to others, and their code demands they protect the weak and innocent by eliminating sources of oppression, rather than the symptoms. They may back down or withdraw from a fight if they are overmatched, but if their lives will buy time for others to escape, they must give them.

As the god of civilization and order, Abadar recognizes the value of holy warriors in advancing society’s aims. His paladins follow the standard paladin code of protecting the innocent, acting with honor and honesty, and respecting lawful authority. In addition, an Abadaran paladin protects the roads and markets, and seeks out bandits, thieves, and corrupt officials.

The paladins of the Dawnflower are fierce warriors, like their goddess. They provide hope to the weak and support to the righteous. They often quest against undead and the aberrant spawn of Rovagug, the Rough Beast.

Erastils paladins are strict traditionalists. They seek to preserve the integrity of rural life and communities. They usually focus on becoming shining beacons within their community, doing all they can to support it, and ever vigilant in its protection. They usually involve themselves very heavily within their community, trying to serve by leading by example.

A paladin of Torag's duty is first to protect her people, but defending the works and traditions of her culture follow at a close second. These paladins are dedicated to protecting not just the lives but the lifestyles of those under their charge and hold the ways of their chosen people as holy, especially when they are the centuries-old ways of an entire race.

Though his priests have not had their prayers answered by Aroden in a century, and no one has gotten any communication from him or his spiritual servitors, his holy warriors still receive power, though they do not receive spells any longer either.

The paladins of Shelyn are peaceable promoters of art and beauty. They see the ugliness in evil, even when cloaked in the form of beauty, and their job is to prevent the weak and foolish from being seduced by false promises.

The paladins of Ragathiel believe in valor and bravery, in standing strong against evil, and that right makes might. Their congregation is made of like-minded warriors, the community of the battlefield.

Paladins of Irori often seek to protect repositories of knowledge while seeking perfection of self.

Pharasma's paladins are dedicated to exterminating undead, particularly intelligent undead, from the lands.

Paladins of Milani seek out opressive regimes and leaders, and seek to overthrow them where possible, and where not, to bring hope and goodwill to the people living under such tyranny.

Name Rygar
Sex M Race: Wulfen Class: Ranger(Infiltrator/Skirmisher) Level 1
Alignment Medium Humanoid
Init +3; Senses ; Perception +5
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DEFENSE
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AC +9, touch +3, flat-footed +6. . ( 4 armor, 3 Dex, 2 NA)
hp (14)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2
Immune ; Resist
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 (50 in other form)
Melee:

Claws x 2 1d4
Bite 1D6

Scimitar D6 (18-20 x2) slashing

Ranged:

Superior Long Bow +1 attack/ D8+1 (x3) 100ft range
60 arrows
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 13
Base Atk +1; CMB 5; CMD 8
Feats: Point Blank Shot
Traits:
Skills: 1 in each (survival, knowledge geography and nature, perception, stealth, swim)
Languages Wulfen, common
SQ
Combat Gear:
Sup. Chain Shirt +4 AR/+4 max dex -1 ar check penalty
Scimitar
Sup. Long Bow
60 Arrows
Other Gear:
Back Pack, Hemp Rope (50'), 6 Gold
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Favored Enemy: undead
Track, Wild Empathy
Keen Senses (+2 perception)
Natural Weapons Bite & 2 Claws
• Change Shape: At will, as a standard action, a Wulfen can assume the shape of a wolf.
In this form, he loses his claw attacks, but his speed increases to 50 feet, and he
gains a +4 racial bonus on all Stealth checks.
Low light vision
• Armor: Wulfen have a +2 natural armor bonus.
• Scent: This special quality allows the wulfen to detect approaching enemies, sniff
out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell. Wulfen can identify familiar odors
just as humans do familiar sights. The wulfen can detect opponents within 30 feet
by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if
downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage,
can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as
skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range.
When a wulfen detects a scent, the exact location of the source is not revealed—only
its presence somewhere within range. The wulfen can take a move action to note the
direction of the scent. When the wulfen is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints
the source’s location. A wulfen can follow tracks by smell, making a Wisdom
(or Survival) check to find or follow a track. The typical DC for a fresh trail is
10 (no matter what kind of surface holds the scent). This DC increases or decreases
depending on how strong the quarry’s odor is, the number of creatures, and the age
of the trail. For each hour that the trail is cold, the DC increases by 2. The
ability otherwise follows the rules for the Survival skill. Wulfen tracking by
scent ignore the effects of surface conditions and poor visibility.
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Background

Need to pick two Traits.

Only wulfen may select one of these traits.

Alpha Mentality: You naturally radiate a dominant bearing that other wulfen automatically pick up on. You receive a +2 trait bonus on all Bluff, Diplomacy, and Intimidate skill checks made against other wulfen.

Loper: You can maintain a fast pace much longer than most. When running, you can run for a number of minutes equaling your Constitution Score before you must start making Constitution checks. You must repeat the check each subsequent minute (as opposed to round), increasing the difficulty by 1 for each subsequent check.

Lupine Empathy: You have a strong bond with normal wolves. You can influence the attitude of wolves and dire wolves, as a ranger or druid can with animals. The bonus to your check is equal to your level + your Charisma modifier.

Pack Mentality: You work well with your fellow pack members. Whenever you use the aid another action, you grant them an extra +1 bonus to their roll, as well as an extra +1 to attack when flanking. You do not receive these bonuses, but your team(pack)mates do.

Thick-Furred: Your thick coat of fur protects you from the dangers of the cold. You gain a +4 trait bonus on any savings throws made to resist the effects of cold environments, as well as a +1 trait bonus on all saving throws against cold-based spells and effects.

Iomedae
Born as a mortal in Cheliax, Iomedae is the youngest of the gods. She served first as a warrior leading the Knights of Ozem against the Whispering Tyrant, and later ascended to godhood by passing the Test of the Starstone, when she was chosen by Aroden as his new herald following the death of Arazni. When Aroden himself died, Iomedae inherited most of his followers and the bulk of his church, tilting them toward valor, justice, and honor. She is a missionary and crusader, and is crucial to overcoming the evil tide that is sweeping across Golarion. Her alignment is lawful good; her portfolio is honor, justice, rulership, and valor; and her domains are Glory, Good, Law, Sun, and War. Her favored weapon is the longsword.

Adventurers
When you choose Iomedae as your deity, you declare that you will tolerate neither chaos nor evil, and vow to stamp them out wherever they arise. You become a crusader, traveling the world to find uprisings of evil so that you can tamp them back down. You are willing and able to serve and to lead; you have a forthright attitude and have no patience for lying, fraud, or deceit. You believe in discipline for yourself and others, tempered with love and respect.
Although your goddess is a warrior and your church is known for its efforts in battle, you still prefer the word over the sword. You would rather solve differences without bloodshed, but even when negotiating, you are firm and principled. And, of course, as an adventurer, you recognize that situations exist where the sword is the only answer.

Classes
As a worshiper of Iomedae, you are probably a priest, paladin, or cavalier, used to the ins and outs of righteous combat. You may also be a ranger or inquisitor, as these have their own unique skills useful to the faith. Highly trained warrior-monks are rare but not unknown, and fighters dedicated to the cause are always welcome (though some might wonder why your faith isn’t strong enough to walk the path of a paladin). You might be a wizard or a sorcerer, though never a necromancer or someone with an evil-related bloodline. Bards are welcome, provided they’re stout warriors or inspire people to fight against evil, and rogues acting as spies and scouts are always welcome if they bring intelligence from an enemy camp, but the faith of Iomedae generally calls for more straightforward followers.
Your faith lends itself to adventuring—you need to battle evil and spread the word of Iomedae, and while you might not preach openly everywhere you go, you certainly make no effort to hide your faith. Your forthright behavior frequently makes you a natural leader, for while you may not have extensive experience, you are willing to make tough decisions and plan a course of action. If you’re not the leading type, you are a valuable ally for those who do choose leadership roles, because your honest advice ensures that those leaders stay on the righteous path.

Goals
Iomedae is by far the most active god when it comes to battling evil on Golarion. As a worshiper of the Inheritor, your first goal is to stamp out evil and injustice wherever you find it. You can do this in cities or in the wild, because the truth of your goddess shines brightly wherever she stands. You do not charge into battle against unbeatable odds—your faith does not require stupidity—but you do all in your power to protect the innocent and show them how to stand up for themselves.

Identifiers
The first icon of Iomedaean worshipers is the sword. Whether or not you personally wield one, you likely carry a token sword of copper, tin, brass, or bronze somewhere on your person, and may display your goddess's sword-and- sunburst holy symbol openly, on a shield, tabard, or banner. You prefer to keep your raiment clean and in good repair, so as to appear strong and proud.

Devotion
Plenty of people offer lip service to Iomedae, speaking out against evil and mostly trying to avoid temptation, but still living their lives as they will. These people are on the right track, but are little more than children in the spiritual sense. If you are truly faithful to Iomedae, you don’t just speak out against evil, but actively devote yourself to fighting it in any capacity you can, including putting your personal safety on the line. You abstain from all but the strongest temptations and offer penance when you fail. You have a strict code by which you judge others, and an even stricter code for yourself.

Other Faiths
Iomedae herself is on good terms with all the good gods, as well as the civilization-oriented Abadar, and as a result her followers tend to be as well. As one of them, you’re happy to work with all good souls against evil, try to set a good example for adherents of neutral faiths, and never ally with any of the dark gods.
Of course, just because you’re on good terms with other churches doesn’t mean you don’t have your own private opinions of them. Sarenrae’s followers are often holy crusaders and thus closest to your heart, and Torag’s military experts are invaluable in a fight. You feel that followers of Cayden Cailean and Desna can be too impulsive and shortsighted. Shelynites think too much about beauty and rarely enough about worldly matters. Erastil’s followers are strong when defending their homes, but all too willing to let the world go to hell around them so long as their own little plot of land remains inviolate. Regardless of such feelings, f lawed allies are far better than no allies at all.

Taboos
If you see an opportunity to right a wrong and fail to take it, you have sinned against Iomedae and must perform a penance that fixes the original situation. If that’s not possible, you must find three others like it and make those right instead. You must stand for justice, and the only exception is if you are playing a longer game that will have far greater benefits when it comes to fruition. Should you fail in this, you may lose traits and class abilities related to your faith until you complete your penance.

Traits

Purity of Faith (Iomedae): Your soul is clean, and you are deeply committed to fulfilling your duties to the church. You take +1 trait bonus on all Will saves and a +1 bonus on all saving throws made against spells and effects originating from an outsider with the evil subtype.

A Shining Beacon (Iomedae): You carry a burning hatred in your heart for all things demonic, and have studied their weaknesses carefully. You deal additional damage equal to your weapon’s critical hit modifier when you score a successful critical hit with a weapon on a demon.
This damage is added only after the damage is totaled, and is not multiplied by the critical hit multiple.

The Church
The church of Iomedae is strongest in Andoran, Cheliax, Lastwall, and Mendev. Oddly, in devil-worshiping Cheliax her faith is often respected and even quietly encouraged; she is of Chelish descent and her lawful divinity makes her an example of what Chelaxians can achieve.
The church of Iomedae is organized in circles. At the head of these circles is the First Sword Knight of Iomedae, who commands the First Circle of 14 Second Sword Knights. Each of these knights in turn commands a Second Circle, and so forth. Advancement through the ranks depends on purity of faith and purpose, ability, valor, and honor. The ranks of the Sword Knights and Circles are roughly analogous to those of the military, and her church frequently works alongside or integrates with the local military.
The holy sites of Iomedae’s church are major battlefields or places where heroes have fallen in the struggle against evil. The greatest holy site, however, is the Cathedral of the Starstone itself. Since worshipers cannot reach it themselves, the primary church of Iomedae is the shrine in Absalom called the Seventh Church.
The holy book of Iomedae is The Acts of Iomedae, usually called just The Acts. It tells of 11 miracles that Iomedae performed in Aroden’s name while she was still a mortal. The church supplements The Acts with accounts of individual heroes and saints, noteworthy local battles, and tales that uplift the faithful.

Paladin’s Oath
The paladins of Iomedae are just and strong. Their mission is to right wrongs and eliminate evil at its root.
They are crusaders and live for the joy of righteous battle. They serve as examples to others, and their code demands they protect the weak and innocent by eliminating sources of oppression, rather than the symptoms. They may back down or withdraw from a fight if they are overmatched, but if their lives will buy time for others to escape, they must give them. Their tenets include:

• I will learn the weight of my sword. Without my heart to guide it, it is worthless—my strength is not in my sword, but in my heart. If I lose my sword, I have lost a tool. If I betray my heart, I have died.

• I will have faith in the Inheritor. I will channel her strength through my body. I will shine in her legion, and I will not tarnish her glory through base actions.

• I am the first into battle, and the last to leave it.

• I will not be taken prisoner by my free will. I will not surrender those under my command.

• I will never abandon a companion, though I will honor sacrifice freely given.

• I will guard the honor of my fellows, both in thought and deed, and I will have faith in them.

• When in doubt, I may force my enemies to surrender, but I am responsible for their lives.

• I will never refuse a challenge from an equal. I will give honor to worthy enemies, and contempt to the rest.

• I will suffer death before dishonor.

• I will be temperate in my actions and moderate in my behavior. I will strive to emulate Iomedae's perfection.

Feat
Charge of the Righteous (Combat)
You charge undead and fiends with confidence in your righteous cause.
Prerequisite: Base attack bonus +1, Worshipper of Iomedae
Benefit: When you charge an undead creature or an evil outsider, you do not take the –2 penalty for charging.
Normal: When you charge, you take a –2 penalty to AC until the start of your next turn.

Knights of Ozem
While Iomedae’s followers have formed any number of military orders devoted to spreading her word, perhaps none is better known than the Knights of Ozem, in whose number Iomedae herself served when she was mortal. Formed long ago to battle the Whispering Tyrant in the Shining Crusade, they saw their first patron, the goddess Arazni, destroyed by the lich-king Tar-Baphon, and stolen and defiled by the sorcerer-king Geb. The knights have never forgiven or forgotten this. The knights call Iomedae the “Light of the Sword,” and they take this name seriously. Their commanders carry flame tongues and frost brands, and many of the lesser ranks seek to have continual flame or permanent light spells cast on their blades. Their mission is to monitor Gallowspire and guard against any possible return of Tar-Baphon, to seek out and destroy undead, and to cast back the demons of the Worldwound. Smaller squadrons of the sect have made it their first priority to reclaim or destroy the Harlot-Queen, their former goddess, and have set up camps around Geb to spy on the country of the unliving—though to date all who have attempted to actively redeem Arazni have met with terrible fates.

CR 1/2
Male Aasimar Cleric (Theologian) 1
NG Medium Outsider (Native)
Init +1; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14. . (+4 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 8 (1d8)
Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +5
Resist acid 5, cold 5, electricity 5
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Hanbo +1 (1d6+1/20/x2) and
. . Scimitar +1 (1d6+1/18-20/x2) and
. . Unarmed Strike +1 (1d3+1/20/x2)
Spell-Like Abilities Daylight (1/day), Rebuke Death (6/day)
Cleric (Theologian) Spells Known (CL 1, 1 melee touch, 1 ranged touch):
1 (2/day) Sanctuary (DC 14), Cure Light Wounds (DC 14), Cure Light Wounds (DC 14)
0 (at will) Stabilize, Detect Magic, Light
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STATISTICS
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Str 13, Dex 12, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 17, Cha 16
Base Atk +0; CMB +1; CMD 12
Feats Selective Channeling
Traits Illuminator, Sacred Conduit
Skills Acrobatics -1, Climb -1, Diplomacy +7, Escape Artist -1, Fly -1, Heal +7, Knowledge (Religion) +5, Perception +6, Ride -1, Spellcraft +5, Stealth -1, Swim -1
Languages Celestial, Elven, Taldane
SQ Aura (Ex), Channel Positive Energy 1d6 (6/day) (DC 14) (Su), Cleric (Theologian) Domain: Healing, Focused Domain, Spontaneous Casting
Combat Gear Chain Shirt, Hanbo, Scimitar; Other Gear Backpack (9 @ 10.5 lbs), Bedroll, Candle, Case, map or scroll (empty), Holy symbol, silver: Sarenrae, Ink (1 oz. vial, black), Inkpen, Journal, Pouch, belt (1 @ 2 lbs), Vial, ink or potion (2), Wand of Cure Light Wounds, Waterskin
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Aura (Ex) The Cleric has an aura corresponding to his deity's alignment.
Channel Positive Energy 1d6 (6/day) (DC 14) (Su) A good cleric can channel positive energy to heal the living and injure the undead; an evil cleric can channel negative energy to injure the living and heal the undead.
Cleric (Theologian) Domain: Healing Granted Powers: Your touch staves off pain and death, and your healing magic is particularly vital and potent.
Damage Resistance, Acid (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Acid attacks.
Damage Resistance, Cold (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Cold attacks.
Damage Resistance, Electricity (5) You have the specified Damage Resistance against Electricity attacks.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Daylight (1/day) (Sp) Daylight once per day.
Focused Domain +2 to cleric level for domain powers.
Illuminator You speak unusually well when you are filled with the light of Sarenrae. You gain a +2 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks, and Diplomacy is always a class skill for you.
Rebuke Death (6/day) (Sp) Heal 1d4+1 damage to creatures at negative HP
Selective Channeling Exclude targets from the area of your Channel Energy.
Spontaneous Casting The Cleric can convert stored spells into Cure or Inflict spells.

NEQUAM VALIDUS CR 1
Male Human (Varisian) Rogue 2
Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +9; Senses Perception +7
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DEFENSE
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AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13. . (+3 armor, +3 Dex)
hp 20 (2d8+4)
Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +2
Defensive Abilities Evasion
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Superior Long Knife +5 (1d6+2/19-20/x2) and
. . Unarmed Strike +4 (1d3+2/20/x2)
Ranged Shortbow +4 (1d6/20/x3)
Special Attacks Sneak Attack +1d6
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 14, Cha 14
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Improved Initiative, Rogue Weapon Proficiencies, Weapon Finesse
Traits Reactionary, Scholar of Ruins: Knowledge (Geography)
Skills Acrobatics +8, Appraise +7, Climb +7, Craft (Traps) +1, Diplomacy +7, Disable Device +9, Disguise +7, Escape Artist +8, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +8, Knowledge (Geography) +8, Knowledge (Local) +7, Perception +7, Sense Motive +7, Stealth +8, Use Magic Device +7
Languages Elven, Shoanti, Skald, Taldane, Varisian
SQ Fast Stealth (Ex), Trapfinding +1
Combat Gear Arrows (20), Shortbow, Superior Long Knife, Superior Studded Leather; Other Gear Backpack (9 @ 20 lbs), Bedroll, Potion of Cure Light Wounds, Pouch, belt (2 @ 2.88 lbs), Rations, trail (per day) (3), Rope, silk (50 ft.), Thieves' tools, Torch (2), Waterskin, Whetstone
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Evasion (Ex) If you succeed at a Reflex save for half damage, you take none instead.
Fast Stealth (Ex) You may move at full speed while using the Stealth skill without penalty.
Sneak Attack +1d6 +1d6 damage if you flank your target or your target is flat-footed.
Trapfinding +1 +1 to find or disable traps.

RYGAR CR 1/2
Male Wulfen Ranger (Infiltrator, Skirmisher) 1
Medium Humanoid (Wulfen)
Init +3; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +8
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DEFENSE
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AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15. . (+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 14 (1d10+3)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 50 ft.
Melee Bite (Alternate Form - Wulfen) +5 (1d6+4/20/x2) and
. . Bite (Wulfen) +5 (1d6+4/20/x2) and
. . Claw x2 (Wulfen) +5 x2 (1d4+4/20/x2) and
. . Scimitar +5 (1d6+4/18-20/x2) and
. . Unarmed Strike +5 (1d3+4/20/x2)
Ranged Superior Longbow +5 (1d8/20/x3)
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 13
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 18
Feats Point Blank Shot
Skills Acrobatics +2, Climb +3, Escape Artist +2, Fly +2, Knowledge (Geography) +4, Knowledge (Nature) +4, Perception +8, Ride +2, Stealth +6, Survival +6, Swim +7 Modifiers +4 to Survival when tracking by Scent
Languages Taldane, Wulfen
SQ Alternate Form - Wulfen (Su), Enemies: Undead (+2 bonus) (Ex), Track +1, Wild Empathy +2 (Ex)
Combat Gear Arrows (60), Scimitar, Superior Chain Shirt, Superior Longbow; Other Gear Backpack (empty), Rope, hempen (50 ft.)
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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+4 to Survival when tracking by Scent (Alternate Form - Wulfen) +4 to Survival when tracking by Scent.
Alternate Form - Wulfen (Su) A wulfen can change shape between wolf-man or regular wolf-form at will as a full-round action.
Enemies: Undead (+2 bonus) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs Undead.
Keen Senses (Ex) +2 racial bonus to Perception
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Point Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell.
Track +1 +1 to survival checks to track.
Wild Empathy +2 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.

Name Rygar
Sex M Race: Wulfen Class: Ranger(Infiltrator/Skirmisher) Level 1
Alignment Medium Humanoid
Init +3; Senses ; Perception +5
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DEFENSE
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AC +9, touch +3, flat-footed +6. . ( 4 armor, 3 Dex, 2 NA)
hp (14)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2
Immune ; Resist
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 (50 in other form)
Melee:

Claws x 2 1d4
Bite 1D6

Scimitar D6 (18-20 x2) slashing

Ranged:

Superior Long Bow +1 attack/ D8+1 (x3) 100ft range
60 arrows
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 13
Base Atk +1; CMB 5; CMD 8
Feats: Point Blank Shot
Traits:
Skills: 1 in each (survival +6, knowledge geography +4 and nature +4, perception +8, stealth +7, swim +8)
Languages Wulfen, common
SQ
Combat Gear:
Sup. Chain Shirt +4 AR/+4 max dex -1 ar check penalty
Scimitar
Sup. Long Bow
60 Arrows
Other Gear:
Back Pack, Hemp Rope (50'), 6 Gold
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Favored Enemy: Outsiders (evil)
Track, Wild Empathy
Keen Senses (+2 perception)
Natural Weapons Bite & 2 Claws
• Change Shape: At will, as a standard action, a Wulfen can assume the shape of a wolf.
In this form, he loses his claw attacks, but his speed increases to 50 feet, and he
gains a +4 racial bonus on all Stealth checks.
Low light vision
• Armor: Wulfen have a +2 natural armor bonus.
• Scent: This special quality allows the wulfen to detect approaching enemies, sniff
out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell. Wulfen can identify familiar odors
just as humans do familiar sights. The wulfen can detect opponents within 30 feet
by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if
downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage,
can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as
skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range.
When a wulfen detects a scent, the exact location of the source is not revealed—only
its presence somewhere within range. The wulfen can take a move action to note the
direction of the scent. When the wulfen is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints
the source’s location. A wulfen can follow tracks by smell, making a Wisdom
(or Survival) check to find or follow a track. The typical DC for a fresh trail is
10 (no matter what kind of surface holds the scent). This DC increases or decreases
depending on how strong the quarry’s odor is, the number of creatures, and the age
of the trail. For each hour that the trail is cold, the DC increases by 2. The
ability otherwise follows the rules for the Survival skill. Wulfen tracking by
scent ignore the effects of surface conditions and poor visibility.

Traits:

-Loper: You can maintain a fast pace much longer than most. When running,
you can run for a number of minutes equaling your Constitution Score before you
must start making Constitution checks. You must repeat the check each subsequent
minute (as opposed to round), increasing the difficulty by 1 for each subsequent check.

-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

Rygar the Wulfen age 9 finds himself in Kaer Maga. He knows very little of this land and only knows of one man. This is Rygar's story.

Clan Firestriders

My Clan was driven from their land in Sarkoris by the World Wound and the demons who rule the lands now.

For as long as my family could remember, they have been fighting the demons of the World Wound.
Our clan has been fighting along side several other Wulfen clans with the Mendevian Crusaders to rid our homeland of this demonic infection.

My ancestors had no choice but to join the same people they had hunted just years earlier
in a fight to preserve their homeland. This story starts in 4606 soon after the World Wound has opened.

My great x6 grandfather, known to the humans as Gwar, was one of the most decorated defender of our clan and helped convince other Wulfen clans
to join in the Crusade. The humans were powerful but for once they needed the help of the Wulfen clans since they were the most adept
in surviving and mastering the lands near the Wound. As the demons advanced, Gwar was able to help the Crusaders gain some advantages
in the war with his clans ability to resist some of the demons' magic fire. After saving the life of Talmahan, a high ranking human,
during the one of the battles near the River Kingdoms, Gwar became on of the most famous Wulfen in the efforts at that time.
Talmahan would reward Gwar with many unnessecarry and unwanted gifts, including a chain shirt and bow crafted by Talmahan's finest blacksmiths.
These items would prove beneficial as Gwar went on to slay many demons until he died of old age but not of a broken spirit.

Gwar's oldest son, known to the humans as Kaluth, would soon pickup where his father left off. Kaluth was possibly even more skilled
in every facet of battle since he was born into a land of chaos and war. He soon would pickup the armor and bow passed down to him and help
lead our clan to many victories. As adept and swift as Kaluth was in battle, his fate would be tied to one of the greater demons and was struck
down by magic seen by very few and lived to speak of it. Although his loss was felt throughout the Crusade, Kaluth was sure to set his son
on a path that would bring him much honor for our family and the Firestriders.

In the year 4689, my father Dargon was born. He was born into a world unlike that of Gwar or even Kaluth. There was little left of the
sacred lands that the clans cared so much for. The World Wound had spread and despite the best efforts of the greatest of warriors the
Crusades had to offer, the demons seemed unfazed. Dargon was wise in the ways of combat and skilled in the ways of nature. Afterall, my
family was said to be one of the greatest warrior families in all of the Northern Wulfen Clans and these abilities seemed to be passed down
along with the armor and bow that was once wielded by Gwar himself. Dargon could have cared less about the politics involved coming from
such an important family tree. While he fought many battles against the scourge and on many occasions showed the same heroic abilities as his
grandfathers, he became more focused on preserving the culture and history of the Clan as he got older. The more the Wulfen had to rely on humans for help against the demons,
the more they became like them. This was obviously a conflict for all Wulfen except a few.

I Rygar was born in the year 4698. At the time my father was focused on being the warrior he was raised to be. I would watch with admiration
as he would don my families armor and bow and leave for battle only to return a week or two later with stories of honor and victory. He would teach
me the ways of the Wulfen and always made me remember where we came from and how the Wulfen lived before the World Wound. I was soon picking
up where the rest of my family had, adept at surviving and navigating the land. I had a unique ability to master several human weapons
and became comfortable fighting in armor. All this nessecary to fight the demons of the land. When I turned 7 my father began to resist
the influence of the humans and pushed for us to return to other Wulfen clans that felt the same as he did. He passed on the armor and bow of Gwar
telling me there might be a day that I need them again. While he saw the importance of resisting the humans, he knew it was best to not forget what
they had taught our family.

Well as a decendent of Gwar, my father was expected to help lead the Clans in the Crusades. When he decided to take less of a role in the
crusades, some humans saw this as treason. While this was a small group of humans, they were believed and Dargon fell out of their trust.
My father remained in high reguard with some of the humans and almost all of the Firestriders but soon something began that would set my fate
in motion.

About a year ago, my father was accused of helping the demons. He was blamed for the crusaders losing a major battle where many humans
and several Wulfen died. Since the humans had many influences over some of the Clans, my father became the scapegoat and my family name
was tarnished. My father began to sense motives were set in motion to have him killed. He knew his fate was sealed but I still had a chance
to escape and help clear his name and restore our family honor. He asked me to travel to the city of Kaer Maga to seek out a human by the name
of Pythagorus. Pythagorus and my father had fought several battles along side each other and was one of the few humans my father considered
a friend. He said Pythagorus would know how to help me prove his innocence. Two days before I was to set out for Kaer Maga, my father was
murdered. I could tell he was killed by another Wulfen but surely there was more to this than a simple murder. The last thing my father told
me was that a group of humans known as Notzes were looking for a way to end our family line and steal Gwar's armor and bow. I had to gather
some things from the wilderness outside of our clans village before my journey and as I left I had a feeling things would change. Upon returning
and finding my father dead, I swore to him and our Clan that I would return one day and bring honor back to my father's name. I was told by an
elder and family friend that a young wulfen by the name of Jikon was seen outside my fathers house before he was found dead. Jikon was known
to be working closely with the Notzes and probably had done the dirty work for them.

With no way to know how to find Jikon or the Notzes, I decided to head out towards Kaer Maga and begin my journey. I knew that I would constantly
have to look out for someone trying to finish the job and take Gwar's armor and bow.

Rygar
Male Wulfen Ranger(Infiltrator/Skirmisher) Level 1
Medium Humanoid (Wulfen) Experience: 2250
Init +3; Senses: Low-Light Vision, Scent; Perception +8
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DEFENSE
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AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16
(+4 armor, +3 Dex, +2 NA)
hp (14)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +2
Immune ; Resist
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 (50 in lupine form)
Melee: Claws (x 2) +5 (1d4+4) P, S
Bite +5 (1d6+4) B, P, S
Scimitar +5 (1d6+4;18-20/x2) S;
or
Bite (lupine form) +5 (1d6+6) B, P, S
Ranged:Superior Long Bow +6 (d8+1; x3) 100 ft. P
within 30 ft. of target: +7(d8+2; x3) 30 ft. P
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 13
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 18
Feats: Point Blank Shot
Traits: Armor Expert; Loper
Skills: Knowledge (geography) +4; Knowledge (nature) +4; Perception +8; Stealth +7; Survival +6; Swim +8
Languages: Taldane, Wulfen
SQ: Low-Light Vision, Scent, Wild Empathy +2
Combat Gear: Sup. Chain Shirt, Scimitar, Sup. Long Bow, 60 Arrows, Other Gear: Back Pack, Hemp Rope (50'), 6 Gold
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Favored Enemy: Outsiders (evil) +2 bonus on Bluff, Knowledge, Perception,
Sense Motive, and Survival checks against Outsiders (evil). 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, Wild Empathy +2
Keen Senses (+2 perception)
Natural Weapons Bite & 2 Claws
Low light vision
• Change Shape: At will, as a standard action, a Wulfen can assume the shape of a wolf. In this form, he loses his claw attacks, but his speed increases to 50 feet, and he gains a +4 racial bonus on all Stealth checks.
• Armor: Wulfen have a +2 natural armor bonus.
• Scent: This special quality allows the wulfen to detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell. Wulfen can identify familiar odors just as humans do familiar sights. The wulfen can detect opponents within 30 feet by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range.
When a wulfen detects a scent, the exact location of the source is not revealed—only its presence somewhere within range. The wulfen can take a move action to note the direction of the scent. When the wulfen is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints the source’s location. A wulfen can follow tracks by smell, making a Wisdom (or Survival) check to find or follow a track. The typical DC for a fresh trail is 10 (no matter what kind of surface holds the scent). This DC increases or decreases depending on how strong the quarry’s odor is, the number of creatures, and the age of the trail. For each hour that the trail is cold, the DC increases by 2. The ability otherwise follows the rules for the Survival skill. Wulfen tracking by scent ignore the effects of surface conditions and poor visibility.
Traits:
-Loper: You can maintain a fast pace much longer than most. When running,
you can run for a number of minutes equaling your Constitution Score before you must start making Constitution checks. You must repeat the check each subsequent minute (as opposed to round), increasing the difficulty by 1 for each subsequent check.
-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

Rygar the Wulfen age 9 finds himself in Kaer Maga. He knows very little of this land and only knows of one man. This is Rygar's story.
Clan Firestriders
My Clan was driven from their land in Sarkoris by the World Wound and the demons who rule the lands now. For as long as my family could remember, they have been fighting the demons of the World Wound.
Our clan has been fighting along side the Mendevian Crusaders to rid our homeland of this demonic infection.
My ancestors had no choice but to join the same people they had hunted just years earlier
in a fight to preserve their homeland. This story starts in 4606 soon after the World Wound has opened.
My great x6 grandsire, known to the humans as Gwar, was one of the most decorated defenders of our clan and , in time, helped convince other Wulfen clans to pool their efforts with the humans and join in the Crusade. While the humans had a much stronger military force, the Wulfen could easily locate the demonic forces, and knew the lands they warred on. As the demonic-incursion advanced, Gwar learned how to turn his spiritual energy towards protecting himself from the powers of the abyssal aggressors, particularly their fell fiendish fires. Bolstered by this advantage, several other hunters amongst the clan learned this power from him, and they began leading more aggressive assaults against the demons. They were responsible for many of the early victories of the Crusade. One of the most important was the sacking of a demonic advance force near the Numerian border, and the recovery of the captured Crusader General Talmahan. After saving the life of Talmahan, Gwar became on of the most famous Wulfen in the war at that time. He was appointed as the official liaison between the Wulfen clans and the Crusaders. Talmahan would reward Gwar with many unnessecarry and unwanted gifts, including a chain shirt and bow crafted by Talmahan's finest craftsmen.
These items would prove beneficial to Gwar as he went on to slay many demons until he died of old age but not of a broken spirit.
Gwar's oldest son, known to the humans as Kaluth, would soon pickup where his father left off. Kaluth was possibly even more skilled in every facet of battle since he was born into a land of chaos and war. He soon would pickup the armor and bow passed down to him and help lead our clan to many victories. As adept and swift as Kaluth was in battle, his fate would be tied to one of the greater demons and was struck down by magic seen by very few who lived to speak of it. Although his loss was felt throughout the Crusade, Kaluth's legacy was such that the Fire Strider Clan has looked to his descendants for leadership ever since.
In the year 4689, my father Dargon was born. He was born into a world unlike that of Gwar or even Kaluth. There was little left of the sacred lands that the clans cared so much for. The World Wound had spread and despite the best efforts of the greatest of warriors the Crusades had to offer, the demons seemed unfazed. Dargon was wise in the ways of combat and skilled in the ways of nature. Afterall, my bloodline was said to yield some of the greatest warriors in all of the Northern Wulfen Clans and this proclivity seemed especially strong in those who bore the armor and bow that was once wielded by Gwar himself.
Dargon could have cared less about the human politics involved coming from such an important family tree. While he fought many battles against the scourge and on many occasions showed the same heroic abilities as his
grandfathers, he became more focused on preserving the culture and history of the Clan as he got older. The more the Wulfen had to rely on humans for help against the demons,
the more they became like them. This was obviously a conflict for all Wulfen except a few.
I Rygar was born in the year 4698. At the time my father was focused on being the warrior he was raised to be. I would watch with admiration
as he would don my families armor and bow and leave for battle only to return a week or two later with stories of honor and victory. He would teach
me the ways of the Wulfen and always made me remember where we came from and how the Wulfen lived before the World Wound. I was soon picking
up where the rest of my family had, adept at surviving and navigating the land. I had a unique ability to master several human weapons
and became comfortable fighting in armor. All this nessecary to fight the demons of the land. When I turned 7 my father began to resist
the influence of the humans and pushed for us to return to other Wulfen clans that felt the same as he did. He passed on the armor and bow of Gwar
telling me there might be a day that I need them again. While he saw the importance of resisting the humans, he knew it was best to not forget what
they had taught our family.
Well as a decendent of Gwar, my father was expected to help lead the Clans in the Crusades. When he decided to take less of a role in the
crusades, some humans saw this as treason. While this was a small group of humans, they were believed and Dargon fell out of their trust.
My father remained in high reguard with some of the humans and almost all of the Firestriders but soon something began that would set my fate
in motion.
About a year ago, my father was accused of helping the demons. He was blamed for the crusaders losing a major battle where many humans
and several Wulfen died. Since the humans had many influences over some of the Clans, my father became the scapegoat and my family name
was tarnished. My father began to sense motives were set in motion to have him killed. He knew his fate was sealed but I still had a chance
to escape and help clear his name and restore our family honor. He asked me to travel to the city of Kaer Maga to seek out a human by the name
of Pythagorus. Pythagorus and my father had fought several battles along side each other and was one of the few humans my father considered
a friend. He said Pythagorus would know how to help me prove his innocence. Two days before I was to set out for Kaer Maga, my father was
murdered. I could tell he was killed by another Wulfen but surely there was more to this than a simple murder. The last thing my father told
me was that a group of humans known as Notzes were looking for a way to end our family line and steal Gwar's armor and bow. I had to gather
some things from the wilderness outside of our clans village before my journey and as I left I had a feeling things would change. Upon returning
and finding my father dead, I swore to him and our Clan that I would return one day and bring honor back to my father's name. I was told by an
elder and family friend that a young wulfen by the name of Jikon was seen outside my fathers house before he was found dead. Jikon was known
to be working closely with the Notzes and probably had done the dirty work for them.
With no way to know how to find Jikon or the Notzes, I decided to head out towards Kaer Maga and begin my journey. I knew that I would constantly have to look out for someone trying to finish the job and take Gwar's armor and bow.

Asari Nobutane, Human Shiikirri-Quah Shoanti Samurai,

Name
Sex M Race Human(Shiikirri-Quah clan) Class Samurai(Archetype) Level 2
Alignment Medium Humanoid
Init +3; Senses ; Perception
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DEFENSE
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AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16. . ( armor 6, Dex 3)
hp (18)
Fort 7, Ref 3, Will 1
Immune ; Resist
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OFFENSE
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Spd 20ft
Melee

katana +7 to attk 1d8+1 superior 18-20/X2 slashing

. . Unarmed Strike + (1d3+/20/x2)
Ranged

longbow +5 to attk 1d8 X3 100 ft range
60 arrows
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 15
Base Atk +2; CMB +6; CMD +19

Feats
mounted combat - ride check to avoid attk

opening volley - successful ranged attk grants +4 on next melee attk roll

Traits
Clan Hunter(Regional/Storval Plateau): You have hunted food and gathered suppliesfor your people since you were a

child. Choose either Perception or Survival. You recieve a +1 trait bonus and it is always considered a class skill.

Anatomist: You have studied the workings of anatomy, either as a student at university or as an apprentice mortician

or necromancer. You know where to aim your blows to strike vital organs, and you gain a +1 trait bonus on all rolls

made to confirm critical hits.

Skills - * for class skills
Ride* +8
Diplomacy* +7
Handle Animal* +7
Sense Motive* +6
Swim* +8
Climb* +8
Perception* +7
Intimidate* +7

Languages
SQ
Combat Gear

Katana

50 gp

1d8+1 superior

18–20/×2

—

6 lbs.

Slashing

deadly

Longbow

75 gp

1d8

×3

100 ft.

3 lbs.

Peircing

—

Arrows (60)

3 gp

—

—

—

—

9 lbs.

—

—

Breastplate

200 gp

+6

+3

–4

25%

20 ft.

15 ft.

30 lbs

; Other Gear
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Edicts: The cavalier must show courage in the face of danger, mercy to those who have wronged him, and charity to

the poor and the meek. He must be just and honorable at all times and in all things. He must defend his honor and,

above all else, the honor of those he serves.

Challenge: Whenever an order of the sword cavalier issues a challenge, he receives a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls

against the target of his challenge so long as he is astride his mount. The bonus increases by +1 for every four

levels the cavalier possesses.

Skills: An order of the sword cavalier adds Knowledge (nobility) (Int) and Knowledge (religion) (Int) to his list of

class skills. Whenever the cavalier uses Sense Motive to oppose a Bluff check, he receives a competence bonus on the

check equal to 1/2 his cavalier level (minimum +1).

By My Honor (Ex): At 2nd level, the cavalier must select one alignment. As long as he maintains the selected

alignment, he receives a +2 morale bonus to one saving throw of his choice.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Samurai are proficient with all simple and martial weapons, plus the katana, naginata,

and wakizashi. Samurai are proficient with all types of armor (heavy, light, and medium) and shields (except tower

shields).

Challenge (Ex): Once per day, a samurai can challenge a foe to combat. As a swift action, the samurai chooses one

target within sight to challenge. The samurai's melee attacks deal extra damage when made against the target of his

challenge. This extra damage is equal to the samurai's level. The samurai can use this ability once per day at 1st

level, plus one additional time per day for every three levels beyond 1st, to a maximum of seven times per day at

19th level.

Challenging a foe requires much of the samurai's concentration. The samurai takes a –2 penalty to his Armor Class,

except against attacks made by the target of his challenge.

The challenge remains in effect until the target is dead or unconscious, or until the combat ends. Each samurai's

challenge also includes another effect, which is listed in the section describing the samurai's order.

Mount (Ex): A samurai gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions

as a druid's animal companion, using the samurai's level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that

he is capable of riding and that is suitable as a mount. A Medium samurai can select a camel or a horse. A Small

samurai can select a pony or a wolf, but can also select a boar or a dog if he is at least 4th level. The GM may

approve other animals as suitable mounts.

A samurai does not take an armor check penalty on Ride checks while riding his mount. The mount is always considered

combat trained and begins play with Light Armor Proficiency as a bonus feat. A samurai's mount does not gain the

share spells special ability.

A samurai's bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other's moods and moves. Should

a samurai's mount die, the samurai may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. The new mount does

not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the samurai gains a

level.

Order (Ex): At 1st level, a samurai must pledge himself to a specific order, typically the order of the warrior. The

order grants the samurai a number of bonuses, class skills, and special abilities. In addition, each order includes

a number of edicts the samurai must follow. If he violates these edicts, he loses the benefits of his order's

challenge ability for 24 hours. The violation of an edict is subject to GM interpretation.

Most samurai belong to the order of the warrior and are dedicated to their lord. Those without a lord, or who chose

to abandon their lord, are ronin. A samurai may instead elect to dedicate himself to one of the orders listed under

the cavalier description, but such samurai are rare.

A samurai who wishes to change his order must undertake a lengthy process to dedicate himself to a new cause. When

this choice is made, he immediately loses all of the benefits from his old order. He must then follow the edicts of

his new order for one entire level without gaining any benefits from that order. Once he has accomplished this, he

gains all the bonuses from his new order. The only exception to this is when a samurai decides to become a ronin. A

samurai can elect to become a ronin immediately, losing all the benefits from his old order and replacing them with

the new benefits from the ronin order. Once a ronin, however, the only way for the samurai to change to another

order is through the method described above. Note that the names of these orders might vary depending upon the

campaign setting or GM's preference.

Resolve (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 1st. Whenever the samurai defeats the target of his challenge, he regains

one daily use of his resolve, up to his maximum number of uses per day. Defeating the target of his challenge

usually involves reducing the target to 0 hit points or fewer, but the GM might rule that an enemy who surrenders or

flees the battle is also defeated. He can use this resolve in a number of ways.

Determined: As a standard action, the samurai can spend one use of his resolve to remove the fatigued, shaken, or

sickened condition. If the samurai is at least 8th level, he can alternatively remove the exhausted, frightened,

nauseated, or staggered condition. If the condition has a duration longer than 1 hour or is permanent, this ability

removes the condition for 1 hour, at which time the condition returns.

Resolute: Whenever the samurai is required to make a Fortitude or Will save, he can spend one use of his resolve as

an immediate action to roll twice and take the better result. He must decide to use this ability before he rolls the

saving throw.

Unstoppable: When the samurai is reduced to fewer than 0 hit points but not slain, he can spend one use of his

resolve as an immediate action to instantly stabilize and remain conscious. He is staggered, but he does not fall

unconscious and begin dying if he takes a standard action. He does fall unconscious if he takes additional damage

from any source

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