A scion of a distant cousin of Lord Howlan Garess, Albert grew up on a modest estate in western Brevoy. When his father died at a young age, Albert was sent to be an assistant to Bren Garess, and studied blacksmithing under the dwarves of the Galushkin Mountains. When his mother became ill, he returned home. Shortly after she passed, he received word of the disappearance of House Rogarvia, as well as the dwarves and his cousin.
Albert has spent the time since managing his family's estate. He also discovered a few texts on magic in his father's library, and has been working on forging magic into his blacksmithing work, although he has not yet succeeded. After hearing that a group of explorers sent from Restov have removed the Stag Lord and intend to set up a new government in the Stolen Lands, he has departed his estate in the hope of offering his services and improving his status.
Albert Malek
Male human (country folk) magus (soul forger) 5 (Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 57, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 9)
LN Medium humanoid (human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +1
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Defense
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AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 45 (5d8+16)
Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +6
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.; noble born - garess
Melee albert's bonded scimitar +9 (1d6+6/18-20)
Ranged shortbow +5 (1d6/×3)
Special Attacks arcane pool (+2, 4 points), magus arcana (book-bound), spell combat, spellstrike
Magus (Soul Forger) Spells Prepared (CL 5th; concentration +11)
. . 2nd—bull's strength, mirror image
. . 1st—corrosive touch[UM], magic missile, shield, unerring weapon[UC]
. . 0 (at will)—arcane mark, dancing lights, detect magic
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 19
Feats Combat Casting, Craft Magic Arms & Armor, Improved Initiative, Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus (Craft [weapons]), Toughness
Traits bladed magic, mentored, noble born - garess
Skills Climb +7, Craft (armor) +15, Craft (weapons) +15 (+16 to craft magic or masterwork weapons), Disable Device +7, Handle Animal +2, Intimidate +6, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +6, Knowledge (engineering) +3, Knowledge (geography) +3, Knowledge (history) +3, Knowledge (nobility) +3, Knowledge (planes) +6, Linguistics +3, Ride +7, Spellcraft +10, Swim +7, Use Magic Device +8; Racial Modifiers noble born - garess
Languages Common, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome
SQ arcane bond (albert's bonded scimitar), fortify bond, heart of the fields[APG]
Combat Gear cold iron arrows (10), pearl of power (1st level), potion of cure light wounds (2), potion of shield of faith, potion of shield of faith, wand of cure light wounds; Other Gear mwk chain shirt, albert's bonded scimitar, arrows (20), incendiary arrow (5), shortbow, cloak of resistance +1, albert's spellbook, belt pouch, blacksmith anvil[APG], book lariat[ACG], cheat sheath[ACG], flint and steel, hammer, hemp rope (50 ft.), ink, inkpen, journal[UE], light wagon, masterwork backpack[APG], masterwork thieves' tools, mess kit[UE], powder[APG], small tent, soap, spell component pouch, waterproof bag[UE], waterskin, light horse, bedroll, bit and bridle, blanket, feed (per day), pot, riding saddle, saddlebags, torch, trail rations, 2,006 gp, 6 sp, 9 cp
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Special Abilities
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Arcane Bond (Albert's Bonded Scimitar) (1/day) (Su) Gain an arcane bond with a weapon.
Arcane Pool +2 (4/day) (Su) Infuse own power into a held weapon, granting enhancement bonus or selected item powers.
Book-Bound (3/day) (Su) With spell-book in offhand as imm action get +4 on a concentration check 3 times per day.
Combat Casting +4 to Concentration checks to cast while on the defensive.
Fortify Bond +5 (Su) Use 1 arcane pool, add magus level to bonded weapon hardness & Hp.
Heart of the Fields +2 (Craft [armor], 1/day) 1/day, ignore an effect that would make you fatigued or exhausted. +1/2 character level to the selected Craft or Profession skill.
Spell Combat (Ex) Use a weapon with one hand at -2 and cast a spell with the other.
Spellstrike (Su) Deliver touch spells as part of a melee attack.
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Birthday: Erastus (July) 29, 4678.
Aurora:
Female horse (Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 177)
N Large animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +6
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Defense
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AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 9 (+2 Dex, -1 size)
hp 15 (2d8+6)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft.
Melee 2 hooves -2 (1d4+1)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 16, Dex 14, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 7
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 17 (21 vs. trip)
Feats Endurance, Run
[b]Tricks Come, Guide, Heel, Riding, Stay, Watch, Work
Skills Acrobatics +2 (+6 to jump with a running start, +10 to jump), Perception +6
SQ docile, guide, riding, watch, work
Other Gear bedroll, bit and bridle, blanket[APG], feed (per day) (2), pot, riding saddle, saddlebags, torch (10), trail rations (5)
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Special Abilities
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Docile This animal's natural attacks are treated as secondary unless it is trained to fight.
Endurance +4 to a variety of fort saves, skill and ability checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Guide [Trick] Act as a guide for those that are blinded or otherwise unable to see.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider.
Run Run 5x your speed in light/medium armor or 4x speed in heavy armor and keep Dex when running.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ ft. by sense of smell.
Watch [Trick] Stands watch over designated area.
Work [Trick] The animal pulls or pushes a medium or heavy load.
