Anastasia Botnick's page

Favored enemy (bluff, knowledge, perception, sense motive, survival, to hit, and damage): undead +2
Track: + lvl (1) to follow tracks
Wild empathy: as diplomacy for wild animals (1d20 + lvl + CHA bon)
Two-weapon fighting

Weapon Finesse
Toughness

1 extra skill point per level, 1 extra feat at 1st level,+ 2 to 1 ability score

Trustworthy: diplomacy is class skill and +1
Convincing liar: bluff is class skill and+1

AC: 16 = 10 +3 (armor) +3 (DEX)
Touch: 13 = 10 +3 (DEX)
Flat: 13 = 10 +3 (armor)

Saves:
Fort: +5 = +3 (base) +2 (CON)
Ref: +6 = +3 (base) +3 (DEX)
Will: +2 = +0 (base) +2 (WIS)

Attack:
Melee (shortsword): +5 = +2 (base) +3 (DEX)Finesse
Melee Damage (shortsword): 1d6 + 2, x2, 19-20

Melee (shortsword/shortsword): +3/+3 = +2 (base) +3 (DEX)Finesse Two Weapon Fighting
Melee Damage (shortsword/shortsword): 1d6 + 2/ 1d6 + 2, x2, 19-20

Ranged (Light Crossbow): +5 = +2 (base) +3 (DEX)
Ranged Damage (Light Crossbow): 1d8 x2, 19-20 80ft

CMB: +4 = +2 (base) + 2 (STR)
CMD: 17 = 10 +4 (base) +3 (DEX)

CLASS SKILL Acrobatics +6 = 1 rank +3 (DEX)-1 (armor)

CLASS SKILL Bluff +3 = +2 (CHA) +1 (trait)

CLASS SKILL Climb +5 = +1 rank +2 (STR) -1 (armor)

CLASS SKILL Diplomacy +6 = +2 ranks +2 (CHA) +1 (trait)

CLASS SKILL Disable Device +6 +1 rank +3 (DEX) -1 (armor)

Disguise +2 = +2 (CHA)

Escape Artist +2 = +3 (DEX) -1 (armor)

CLASS SKILL Heal +2 = +2 (WIS)

Intimidate +2 = +2 (CHA)

CLASS SKILL Knowledge (geography) +4 = +1 rank

CLASS SKILL Knowledge (local) +4 = +1 rank

CLASS SKILL Perception +7 = +2 ranks +2 (WIS)

Ride +5 = +3 (DEX)-1 (armor)

Sense Motive +2 = +2 (WIS)

CLASS SKILL Sleight of Hands +3 = +1 rank +3 (DEX) -1 (armor)

CLASS SKILL Stealth +7 = +2 ranks +3 (DEX) -1 (armor)

CLASS SKILL Survival +7 = +2 ranks +2 (WIS)

CLASS SKILL Swim +4 = +2 (STR) -1 (armor)

MW Silver Shortsword 320gp
MW Shortsword 300gp
MW Studded Leather 150gp
Cure light wounds potion (3) 150gp
Leftover 78gp

Anastasia is a tall blonde with beautiful long hair. She has mesmerizing blue eyes and a somewhat pale complexion. She always has two shortswords and a wooden stake on her, just in case. She keeps a belt with pouches, a couple with money and another for notes or paper. In another pocket, she keeps her Fetish that was given to her by the professor. Then around her neck, she keeps a beautiful gold necklace with an ember in the middle, given to her by her brother; she treasures her necklace very much since her brother is the only family she really has left.

Anastasia was born in Korvosa to a family of petty thieves. Anastasia’s parents didn’t care about their three kids, and so Anastasia, Gregory, and Samantha were raised every child for themselves. Gregory was Anastasia’s older brother, the eldest of the three. Anastasia was the middle child; the most resented one by her parents because she wouldn’t give in to thievery. Even though she didn’t give in to her parent’s ways, she still acquired reflexes that would be needed to live in the back streets of Korvosa. Samantha was younger than Anastasia; she, unlike her siblings, decided to become part of the thieves in the town, which brought great happiness to their parents.

As the years went by, Anastasia tried finding her passion or what she was meant to do before pressure got the best of her, which could lead into turning Anastasia into something she didn’t want to be. Gregory joined the Korvosan Guard because since a young age he opposed his parents’ doing. Samantha, on the other hand, remained a thief. Anastasia was torn between her siblings. Anastasia couldn’t take it anymore so one day, she just walked out and left.

Anastasia decided to walk off in a new direction toward the side of town she knew the crazy professors and obsessed scholars worked. She was running out of options, until something finally caught her eye. Before her was one of the oddest shops she had ever seen. It was a small brick building with wreaths of garlic hanging across the door. The place had a large sign on it that said, “Dr. Edmond’s study of supernatural beings”. Underneath it there was a smaller sign that read, “Apprentices are welcome.” What compelled her to enter that odd place changed her life’s purpose for the better.

Anastasia went inside Dr. Edmond’s office; as soon as she walked in, the smell of herbs inundated her nose. She looked around the room; the walls were painted a shade of crimson and the floor was made of dark wood. Papers were clipped all over the walls, some ripped and burned or just slightly crumbled, all depicting a strange creature; one of fairytales that were meant to scare children into good doing. Crumpled pieces of paper were scattered across the floor and towards the back of the relatively small room was a short man with brown hair with streaks of gray racing across his head. He didn’t notice Anastasia come in, he kept writing and talking to himself, and he kept babbling something about the lair’s location. He kept throwing paper out, Anastasia decided to intervene, “Umm, hello are you Dr. Edmond?”

The old man quickly turned and let out a gasp in surprise, “Oh sorry, you startled me. Yes, I am Dr. Edmond and you are?”

Anastasia quickly responded, “Anastasia, Anastasia Botnick; I was interested in the position of apprentice. “

The professor smiled, “Great, I would be more than happy to teach you all I know.”

Anastasia was glad she stumbled onto this place; this is what she was looking for.

After a couple days, the professor told Anastasia what he was really doing, “You see child, there is a threat nearby, one of vampires. Yes, child they are real despite what you have been taught to believe. This threat must be dealt with. Are you ready to undertake such a task?”
Anastasia was taken aback by this, she pondered for a second but she was one to do and then think, “Yes. I will help you get rid of these undead scums.”

Dr. Edmonds grabbed his chin and slowly nodded in approval, “Yes, this will be great. I will teach you everything I know. From the prior knowledge from the top of my head to my hardcover references in my private library. I believe it’s time you meet my other apprentices. Meet me here tomorrow for lunch and I’ll introduce you to the rest of us.”

Anastasia nodded and bid goodbye, only then did she think ‘What did I get myself into?’

She could have run, just never showed up but something made her come back the very next day. Anastasia knocked on the door a short brown haired man with piercing green eyes opened the door and welcomed her, “Hello, I’m Nicholas and you must be Anastasia. Come in the professor is waiting for you.” Before she could say anything he started walking off toward a door in the back. Anastasia obviously followed. Once he reached the door he opened it and motioned for her to follow. Inside was a beautiful room with picture frames hanging all around; all had golden frames and depicted drawings of the creatures of the dark. Along the back wall were bookshelves that went from the roof to the floor multiple volumes of what she assumed had to do with the dreaded vampires.

In the middle, she saw a beautiful dining room table with the professor and two others, a girl with raven black hair and crystal blue eyes next to her was a relatively tall man with red locks of hair and hypnotizing brown eyes. Anastasia entered the room and sat next to the professor, being cautious of the others who were gathered there. Dr. Edmond welcomed her, “Hello dear, how nice of you to join us here. I assume you’ve already met Nicholas.”

Nicholas nodded his head in acknowledgement as the professor continues, “The only other girl here, is Rebecca.” The one known as Rebecca smiled at Anastasia and Dr. Edmonds continued, “And over there is Alexander.” The red head waved at Anastasia to be interrupted yet again by the professor. “Now that we all know each other I have a task for my apprentices not including you Anastasia. You all must teach her everything you know as I will too, the more help the better this operation will need the upmost caution.” Anastasia curiously asked, “What operation? You keep talking about it but I don’t know the details.” The professor nonchalantly answered, “Do not worry in time you will know.”

After months of practice and training the professor called Anastasia over, “Child, remember when you asked about the operation?” Anastasia eagerly nodded, “Well you see the apprentices and I have been tracking a group of vampires outside Korvosa. Many murders and disappearings have happened here and no one knows why, but we do. No one believes us so we must put a stop to this group. I believe you and the other apprentices have come far and it is time to strike. Tomorrow at mid-day we will infiltrate their lair. Ready yourself for they are very powerful.” Anastasia was very surprised at first, but she then nodded determined that this is what she was fighting for.

The three apprentices met up at the study the next day; they all looked at each other and had a silent determined agreement that this is what they would do. The professor came in with a grin on his face, “This is what you have all been training for. Today is the day we get rid of these undead pests.” They all smiled at each other, today was the day. They all exited the town and discussed strategies on their way there. Once they exited the city, they went on horseback through the woods to the vampire’s hideout. Once they were there, Dr. Edmonds instructed as such, “Anastasia you will keep look out while we infiltrate inside you must warn us in case of danger, understand?” Anastasia nodded, “I won’t let you down.”

Dr. Edmonds and the others carefully went in, Anastasia was glad she didn’t have to go in. She knew her position was important but most likely away from danger. As she kept rambling thoughts in her mind, a vampire suddenly appeared. The vampire she had learned to fear, the one that was supposed to be inside. She could have yelled but she was frozen in fear; the vampire laughed at her pathetic behavior. Before she knew it; the vampire slaughtered her friends right before her eyes. The vampire turned to Anastasia, blood dripping down her chin, “I would kill you, but I think leaving you alive would be more punishment. Beware; the next time we meet, if there is a next time, it won’t end like this.” With that the vampire dissapeared.

Anastasia still stood shocked but quickly regained control realizing that her friends were dead, all dead. Anastasia rode back to the city sobbing and thinking how she could be so stupid.

Anastasia took up home in the professor’s study, moving out of the apartment she shared with her brother. A couple days after the incident, she went back to the site and buried her dead friends, bidding each a farewell and apologizing to them. In those moments, she promised herself that she would hunt down this vampire. She would be dead with Anastasia’s stake through her cold blooded heart.

For months Anastasia trained and trained, read book after book. She studied all she could on vampires, her motivation being her friends. All she knew about the vampire that had killed her friends was that she was still near Korvosa causing mayhem in the city.

Anastasia is very interesting person; she can go from being sarcastic and daring to a fearless determined warrior. Even though she never really found it useful, Anastasia can be very sneaky. Anastasia gets very easily frustrated but is determined to get things done. Even though she doesn’t seem like it, Anastasia has a deathly fear; a fear of letting people down again. She hides this behind her smiles and wears a façade.