This is Tarondor's submission, an unwilling henchman of Gaedran Lamm, looking for an opportunity for revolution and redemption.
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In my submission above, I noted that Arcadius would be testing the Stamina rules. My friend Tim ("Silio Slate") pointed out that Arcadius will also be testing the action economy rules, since there are some notes in there that specifically related to two-weapon fighting.
This is Tarondor's submission. He's a bounty hunter and nascent revolutionary currently in the unwilling service of Gaedran Lamm. Statblock:
Arcadius Steele
Male human slayer (bounty hunter) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 53, 118) CG Medium humanoid (human) Hero Points 1 Init +1; Senses Perception +3 -------------------- Defense -------------------- AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex) hp 12 (1d10+2) Fort +3, Ref +3, Will -1 -------------------- Offense -------------------- Speed 30 ft. Melee longsword +2 (1d8+3/19-20) or . . shortsword +2 (1d6+1/19-20) Ranged light crossbow +2 (1d8/19-20) Special Attacks studied target +1 (1st, move action) -------------------- Statistics -------------------- Str 16, Dex 13, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 9, Cha 10 Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 15 Feats Artful Dodge, Two-weapon Fighting Traits missing child (sibling), student of philosophy Skills Acrobatics +5, Appraise +4, Bluff +4, Climb +7, Diplomacy +4, Disable Device +0, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (local) +7, Linguistics +4, Perception +3, Sense Motive +3, Stealth +5 Languages Common, Shadowtongue, Shoanti, Undercommon, Varisian SQ hero points, track +1 Combat Gear caltrops; Other Gear studded leather, crossbow bolts (10), light crossbow, longsword, shortsword, belt pouch, crowbar, grappling bolt, grappling hook, pomander, merchant's, sack, signal whistle, silk rope (50 ft.), string or twine, 5 gp, 9 cp -------------------- Tracked Resources -------------------- Crossbow bolts - 0/10 Pomander, merchant's (1 uses) - 0/1 Studied Target +1 (move action, 1 at a time) (Ex) - 0/1 -------------------- Special Abilities -------------------- Artful Dodge Gain +1 dodge bonus to AC vs. opponent only you threaten. Hero Points Hero Points can be spent at any time to grant a variety of bonuses. Student of Philosophy Use Int instead of Cha for Diplomacy checks to persuade others and Bluff checks to lie. Studied Target +1 (move action, 1 at a time) (Ex) Study foe as a Move action, gain +1 to att/dam & some skills vs. them. Track +1 Add the listed bonus to survival checks made to track. -------------------- Background:
Arcadius Steele was raised in one of Korvosa's worst and most violent orphanages, brawling and scrapping for food and a warm place to sleep until he was sold by Madame Origenna, the mistress of the orphanage, to the criminal Gaedran Lamm. While at the orphanage, he became fast friends with (Tim's character) and Maretha, a girl a few years older than himself. (Tim's Character) went to work for Gaedran Lamm alongside Arcadius, but Maretha was sold into Lamm's service and they never saw her again. Arcadius has been searching for her ever since. In Lamm's service, Arcadius has become a master of shadows, able to go almost anywhere in the city and able to intelligently size up his opponents and situations with great accuracy. He hates Lamm but has yet to strike out at the man because of several veiled threats against Maretha and (Tim's Character). Arcadius has become increasingly interested in the teachings of Milani and believes that justice will soon be meted out to men like Lamm.
Spoiler:
[spoiler=Family, Acquaintances and Enemies]
ACQUAINTANCES:
Sharp Maddie - Leader of a group of street toughs, Sharp Maddie delights in all things sharp and dangerous. She may be slightly mad, but she's also truly deadly in a knife fight. She's taken a liking Arcadius (whom she calls "Cady") and will occasionally give him information or assistance. Quinn Magera - a sergeant in the Watch, Quinn has never quite arrested Arcadius. When Arcadius needs some official information, Quinn can sometimes be convinced to supply it. ENEMIES - Norl Taulbert - Gang tough and street brawler. Arcadius and Norl have fought each other bloody more than once in the pubs and back alleys of Korvosa. Last time, Arcadius knocked out two of Norl's front teeth, and Norl has sworn revenge. Ailsbelle Caran - An inquisitor of Abadar who is convinced that Arcardius is guilty of a bank heist and the murder of the bank's guard. This is untrue, but Arcadius did provide stolen plans of the bank to "The Ogres", a violent street gang, in exchange for information about Maretha's whereabouts (which ultimately proved to be false). [spoiler=Goals] GOALS - FIND MARETHA - Arcadius is driven by his desire to find Maretha. DESTROY GAEDRAN LAMM - Arcadius doesn't really care if he gets to kill Lam - he want Lamm to live knowing what he lost. OVERTHROW - His growing awareness of Milani is creating a nascent revolutionary in Arcadius. The cruelty and corruption of the city has led him to increasingly radical political thought. REDEMPTION - Over time, Arcadius has done a lot of harm in Lamm's service. He's stolen, cheated and assaulted people. He's destroyd property and burned buildings. The only crime he hasn't committed is kidnaping. He wants to feel clean again, but doesn't know how to go about that.
Leveling Plans:
1 - Slayer - Artful Dodge, Two Weapon Fighting.
If chosen, Arcadius will be giving the Stamina rules a workout! |