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Alessa Synran
LG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Cavalier (Order of the Cockatrice)
Initiative +1; Senses Perception +1

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Defense
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AC 22 (+1 Dex, +9 Masterwork Full Plate (ACP4), +2 Masterwork Heavy Steel Shield (ACP1))
HP 30
Fort 5 Ref 2 Will 2
Special Defenses Courageous (+2 Saves vs Fear)

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Offense
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Speed 20ft (30ft)
Melee Masterwork Lance +9 (1d8+4/x3)
or Warhammer +7 (1d8+4/x3) or Longsword +7 (1d8+4/19-20) or Short Sword +7 (1d6+4/19-20)

Charge Masterwork Lance +13 (3d8+12/x3)

Ranged Longbow +4 (1d8/x3)

Special Attacks Challenge (+3) 1/day / Cavalier's Charge / Braggart / Power Attack / Spirited Charge / Ride-By Attack

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Statistics
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Str 19, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 08, Wis 12, Cha 14
Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 18
Feats Mounted Combat, Ride-By Attack, Spirited Charge, Dazzling Display, Power Attack
Traits Courageous, Militia Veteran (Ride)
Skills Diplomacy +5, Intimidate +8, Handle Animal +8(12), Knowledge (History) +3, Perform (Oratory) +5, Ride +8(10)
(+1 Trait Bonus to Ride)
Languages Common
Combat Gear Masterwork Lance, Masterwork Full Plate, Masterwork Heavy Steel Shield, Longsword, Short Sword, Warhammer, Longbow, 40 Arrows
Other Gear Masterwork Backback, Antitoxin, Bedroll, Grappling Hook, 100ft Hemp Rope, Small Tent, Sunrod x10, Waterskin, Traveler's Outfit, Signet Ring, Personal Banner
Cash on Hand 7.9 st

Summer Storm
Large Female Animal (Horse)
Initiative +1; Senses Low-Light Vision, Scent, Perception +6

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Defense
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AC 17 (-1 Size, +2 Dex, +6 Natural)
HP 27
Fort 5 Ref 5 Will 2
Special Defenses Evasion

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Offense
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Speed 50ft
Melee Bite +4 (1d4+3), 2 Hooves -1 (1d6+1)
Special Attacks Power Attack

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Statistics
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Str 17, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +2; CMB +6 (8 Overrun); CMD 18
Feats Light Armor Proficiency, Improved Overrun, Power Attack
Skills +6 Perception, +5 Survival
Tricks Attack (Any), Come, Defend, Down, Heel, Stay, Seek
SQ Link
Combat Gear Military Saddle

Alessa has been in the saddle almost as long as she could remember. Her father was a horse breeder, and her family was known for the quality of their mounts. Thus she learned to ride at a very young age. It was second-nature to her, and she felt more alive in the saddle than anywhere else.

Her grandfather, meanwhile, would fill her with tales of honor and valor. Stories of the Knights that were (as opposed to the current knights, which had fallen far). Heady with the stories of old, she took up with the village militia, seeking to make her own mark.

The occasional goblin or bear, though, was hardly the stuff legends were made of. She wanted to be immortalized in story! Forever remembered in song! She would never achieve those heights fighting worthless beasts in a small town.

She took her favorite mount, Summer Storm, a grey mare she had trained from a foal, almost a sister to her. She also was given her family's heirloom lance, a thing of master craftmanship and beauty. Alessa began appearing on the tournament circuit. At first she was limited due to her ignoble birth, but as her skill in the saddle became apparent she gained enough notice and popularity that she was invited to the greater jousts. It was at one of these that she won her armor, though she had to have it resized to fit her. Even so, this didn't seem the pathway to legend.

If she was to become immortal, if she was to have her name in songs for ages to come, she would need to do something grand. She would need to achieve something worthy of song. So it is that she found companions to journey with her, to achieve greatness, to be legends.

Alessa is nothing if not proud. She has complete confidence in herself and her skills. She knows how to put on a show, and how to assault an opponent psychologically through intimidation. Such skills were very useful in tournaments. Though she doesn't care much for study, she still recalls her grandfather's stories of a golden age, though most claim such stories are mere fantasy.