Bartolo Talbot's page

==To Be Changed==

Born in an off-shoot of the well-off House Talbot, an ancient, yet reasonably unassuming and discreet noble house, Bartolo quickly proved himself to be, if not a black sheep, then at least one with spotty hide.

While his skills in the markets and negotiation are no lesser to anyone bearing the House's name, his overly open personality, boastfully loud hobbies, and occasionally unnecessarily direct methods have led to his family keeping him away from the main branch's sight and mind. A brief exchange and ale-filled grumbling rant led to Bartolo being told that his family will no longer be paying for his studies at the Kitharodian Academy, and with his bardic education stopped, Bartolo wilfully took it upon himself to engage in trade, the family's... trade.

Frontier trading and a keen eye for profit made the young man quite comfortable, and kept him away from social soirees and balls for a good while, until a somewhat triumphant return to Oppara led to his interest in politics, tempered by a more egalitarian mindset, clashed with the family again - and led him to meet Lady Lotheed.

Bartolo is loud and proud of it. An overly energetic man, seemingly always on the move, he rarely considers stopping and pausing. Even in his spare time he prefers to discover new and exciting places in Oppara, entertain locals by playing rowdy songs on his lute, or even go into a brawl at the docks. While not simple, he's definitely a direct man, at least on the surface. Years of dealing with merchants (and his family) have rendered him an excellent judge of character, and he's good enough at holding his judgements for himself, at least for a while.

Bartolo is a towering man, with dark red hair and brown eyes. While lacking the defined and wiry fitness of a seasoned veteran or a talented duelist (as he loves food as much as he loves company), his sheer heft often makes assailants take a second thought. Usually dressed in bright and fashionable clothes, cut to the latest fashion, he's rarely spotted without a musical instrument - even if some would swear that wasn't on him when they last saw him. His expressions, both facial and body, are overt, often bordering on the dramatic. Quick to smile and quick to frown, he seems to wear his thoughts on his face, but the few who know him well would hint that some of it is the facade of the 'loud, brash nobleman'.

NG Medium humanoid (human)
Init -1; Perception +8
Favored Class Bonus +1 to skills
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Defense
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AC 16, touch 10, flat-footed 16 (+7 armor, -1 Dex, +0 Shield)
hp 40 (4d10+12)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +5 (+2 vs Illusions)
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Ranged Light Hammer +5 (1d4+4)
Melee Masterwork Earthbreaker +10 (2d6+6)
Melee Improvised Weapon +7/11 (1d4+6,x2)

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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 8, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 14
Base Atk +5; CMB +9; CMD 18
Feats Noble Scion(Talbot), Persuasive, Intimidating Prowess, Endurance, Catch Off-Guard, Improvisational Mastery

Skills: 9/level (Rank/Class/Stat/Bonus)
Bluff +13 (5/3/2/3)
Diplomacy +15 (5/3/2/5)
Intimidate +19 (5/3/6/5)
Sense Motive +11 (5/3/2/1)
Knowledge(Local) +10 (5/3/2)
Use Magic Device +13 (5/3/2/3)
Perform(Oratory) +14 (5/3/2/4)
Knowledge(History) +11 (5/3/2/1)

Perception +6 (1/3/2)
Perform (String) +10/12 (1/3/2/4)
Knowledge(Nobility) +6 (1/3/2)
Climb +8 (1/4/3)
Swim +8 (1/4/3)

Background Skills: (Rank/Class/Stat/Bonus)
Profession(Merchant) +12 (5/3/2/2)
Handle Animal +10 (5/0/2/3)

Skills: (Rank/Class/Stat/Bonus)
Languages Common, Kelish, Dwarven
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Special Abilities
Imposter-Wary (Human)
Ranger Combat Style (Menacing)

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/ranger/archetypes/paizo-range r-archetypes/dandy-ranger-archetype/ Taldor +4, Qadira +2
Rumour Empathy (Ex), +10
Favoured Terrain (Urban, +2 in Social Events)
Hobnob (Ex)
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Traits
Taldan Patriot (Campaign)
Dangerously Curious
Talented

Drawbacks:
Oppressive Expectations
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Gear
Circlet of Persuasion 4500
+1 Breastplate 1150
Cloak of Resistance +1 1000
Pathfinder Pouch 1000
Courtier's Clothing 30
Jewelry worth 150gp
Masterwork Lute 50gp
Light Horse x2 150gp
Riding Saddle 10gp
Carriage 100gp
Groom, trim and knicknacks - 5gp
Reinforced Walking Cane (Light mace) - 5gp
Falcata/w Combat Scabbard (blunt) - 16gp

Scroll Section:

Scroll of Enhance Water
croll of Diagnose Disease
Scroll of Clarion Call
3 Scrolls of Chastise
2 Scrolls of Speak with Animals
2 Scrolls of Vocal Alteration
2 Scrolls of Alarm
2 Scrolls of Innocence

1600 GP remaining

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Spells
0th: -/day
Summon Instrument
Mending
Read Magic
Message
Prestidigitation

1st: 2/day
Timely Inspiration
Expeditious Retreat
Vanish
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