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Traits
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(campaign)Brigand--Benefit: You begin with an extra 100 gp in ill-gotten gains. You also gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, and Sense Motive checks when dealing with brigands, thieves, bandits, and their ilk.
(combat)Vigilant Battler--Benefit: You gain a +1 trait bonus on all Sense Motive checks. This trait bonus increases to +2 when used to counter a feint in combat.
(social)Free Spirit--Benefit: You gain a +1 trait bonus on saving throws against language-dependent and effects with the sonic descriptor. In addition, the DC to Intimidate you increases by 2.
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Gear
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Quarterstaff
Heavy Crossbow
Bolts(20)
Javelins(5)
Dagger
Handaxe
Wrist Slot -Armbands of the Brawler-
The scarred and worn armbands on the thickly coiled forearms of Avax have clearly seen rough use, and are constructed out of coarse leather and fastened with thick leather straps.
They grant a +1 competence bonus on grapple checks and checks to break a grapple.
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Backstory
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Avax was born the youngest male to a family of farmers in southern Rostland. His early life was one of hard work and toil, and simple pleasures. He fought with his brothers for fun, and then the neighbors kids. At times he would even wrestle the livestock. This saw him grow into a young man who was tough as an ox. He found his way into larger cities and fisticuffs events ranging from underground bar brawls to gladiatorial matches. He made a respectable fortune on the prizes, eventually finding his way to Riddleport.
Here was his pitfall, in that he had a gambling addiction, a simple farm boy thrust into wealth he had never imagined. Soon, he owed more than he could pay. He turned to thuggery to try to support his habit. It wasn't long before he was a very wanted man, by both the law and the criminal groups he owed money or favors to.
Sensing the heat bearing down on him, he fled back to Rostland. Upon arriving, a family friend arranged a ride into the southern wilderness and set him up with a charter for exploration. Avax is to join an expedition already in progress. He welcomes the chance to test his abilities, to lay low, and to amass wealth and fame.
