Briathos Tassiel
Male Aasimar Oracle (Purifier) 1
LG Medium outsider (native)
Init +1; Senses Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 11, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +2 shield, +1 Dex)
hp 11 (1d8+3)
Fort +2, Ref +1, Will +4; +2 circumstance vs. blinded or dazzled
Resist oracle's curses (tongues)
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee dagger +2 (1d4+2/19-20) and
. . longsword +3 (1d8+2/19-20)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st; concentration +4)
. . 1—corruption resistance (vs evil, 1 hr/lvl on self) (DC 15)
. . 1—divine favor (DC 15)
Oracle (Purifier) Spells Known (CL 1st; concentration +4):
1st (3/day)—cure light wounds, shield of faith
0 (at will)—detect magic, guidance, resistance, virtue
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Statistics
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Str 15, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 17
Base Atk +0; CMB +2; CMD 13
Feats Extra Revelation, Weapon Focus (longsword)
Traits sacred touch, touched by divinity
Skills Diplomacy +7, Knowledge (planes) +4 (+6 to identify evil outsiders or items or effects created by evil outsiders), Knowledge (religion) +4, Sense Motive +6
Languages Auran, Celestial, Common
SQ celestial crusader, halo, mysteries (mystery [battle]), revelations (skill at arms, weapon mastery)
Other Gear scale mail, heavy steel shield, dagger, longsword, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, flint and steel, silver holy symbol (Iomedae), trail rations (5), waterskin, whetstone, 12 gp, 3 sp, 8 cp
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Special Abilities
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Celestial Crusader +1 att/AC vs evil outsider & +2 Spellcraft/Knowledge (planes) to ID them or thier items/effects.
Halo +2 to intimidate vs evil creatures and to saves against becoming blinded or dazzled.
Sacred Touch You were exposed to a potent source of positive energy as a child, perhaps by being born under the right cosmic sign, or maybe because one of your parents was a gifted healer. As a standard action, you may automatically stabilize a dying creature mer
Tongues (Auran) You can only understand and speak one language in combat.
Background:
Briathos Tassiel (BREE-ath-OHS tah-SEEL) has never known his true origin. Priests of the Goddess of Valor found him as a babe that mysteriously appeared in their sanctuary overnight. His arrival was taken as a sign from heaven, and the priests undertook the solemn responsibility of raising the boy in the ways of the church, believing their goddess had entrusted them with his development so he could someday carry out an important destiny on her behalf. Compared to the rest of his brotherhood, Briathos' devotion proved unmatched as he became an oracle in the rare tradition of a purifier. Under his ministry, he helped root out corruption and fiendish influence within the crusader ranks, while seeking to redeem those who sinned and fell short of their divine oaths.
In recent years, Briathos has found himself drawn to matters of war in addition to philosophy and diplomacy. Over the years, he's seen many friends fall from grace in the spirit, only to also fall to the claws of the ever-present demons in their moment of weakness. Now, he sees it as his duty to take a more direct hand in opposing the fiends, swearing an oath to see them driven from his homeland. As a result, he's become an inspiration to his fellow crusaders, encouraging a more supportive fellowship as he proudly leads them in battle. He hopes to one day bring closure to the holy war before eventually seeking out his ancestors somewhere in the celestial realm.
Description:
Briathos has a strong, chiseled look about him—a perfection of form and countenance owing to his heaven-sent ancestors. At the young age of 74 (for an aasimar), he stands 6-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs around 175 lbs. He has short blonde hair, bronze colored skin, and piercing green eyes. Rigorously trained in battle, he wears a full suit of rune-marked scale mail, carries a heavy steel shield engraved with the symbol of a trumpet and harp, and wields a polished longsword with a hilt and pommel shaped like a golden dragon. A shortbow and quiver of arrows are carried on his back, and he keeps a prized dagger belted at his waist. Among his fellow crusaders, Briathos’s most distinguishing characteristic is the halo of light which frequently manifests above his head.
Personality:
Briathos has a strong, moral character. He routinely discusses religious philosophy with his companions and pays as much heed to the salvation of souls as he does to the vanquishing of demons on the battlefield. As an aasimar, he feels a strong calling to uphold that which is good and just, erring on the side of good when faced with moral dilemmas in which he disagrees with the chain of command or laws of the land. Briathos yearns for the day when he can better understand and reconnect with the heavenly powers which gave him his purpose in the crusades. But he also knows the importance of seeing the crusade to an end before that time comes. He’s stalwart, compassionate, and driven by the wisdom of powers far greater than himself. And he values the courage, fellowship, and shared determination of his friends.
