Cnut was born in a small fishing village in the Land of the Linnorm Kings. His parents were of no particular renown. He grew up by the sea, learning the ropes practically before he could walk. He spent most of his free time either on ships, or listening to his uncles (and one aunt) tell their tales of raiding the high seas from the Ironbound Isles all the way to Taldor. Before he had hit puberty, he had decided that his father's quiet fisherman's life was not for him, that he wanted to be a warrior. To be a great sea reaver, like his mother's father, the famous reaver Skarphedinn Bloody-Axe, who sailed his longship all the way to the hot islands in the south and won a name as a famous captain among the pirates.
Once Cnut was old enough, he joined a boat of vikings, and has spent the years since raiding. He has changed ships several times over the years, reaving from the Ironbound Islands to the shores of Absalom. While his name is not yet a legend, his saga not yet written, he knows it will be one day, for he is Cnut Bjornsson, heir to the legacy of Skarphedinn Bloody-Axe.
Appearance & Personality:
Cnut is a large, burly man of Ulfen heritage, covered in reddish-brown hair, to include a massive beard. In his bestial form he is terrifying, a giant with red-brown fur and the paws and head of a great bear. He wears scaled armor, and carries on his person numerous axes, though his favorite is his long-handled bardiche, which he inherited from his grandfather. It still bears bloodstains on its shaft from men Skarphedinn split with it. But he also likes to tear into enemies with tooth and claw.
Cnut is a gruff northerner, but also a devout Gorumite. He respects strength and courage more than anything else. He is fierce in battle, but not a fool. Those who expect him to be a mindless berserker outside of combat will be sorely mistaken.
Stats:
Cnut
Werebear-kin skinwalker (coldborn) barbarian (invulnerable rager) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 79, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 5)
CN Medium humanoid (shapechanger, skinwalker)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 12, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 16 (1d12+4)
Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +2
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Offense
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Speed 40 ft. (30 ft. in armor)
Melee bardiche +3 (1d10+7/19-20) or
battleaxe +3 (1d8+5/×3) or
dagger +3 (1d4+5/19-20) or
dagger +3 (1d4+5/19-20) or
bite -2 (1d6+2), 2 claws -2 (1d4+2)
Ranged throwing axe +3 (1d6+3) or
throwing axe +3 (1d6+3)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with bardiche)
Special Attacks rage (7 rounds/day)
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 1st; concentration +0)
1/day—calm animals (DC 10)
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Statistics
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Str 17, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Combat Expertise, Deadly Aim, Extra Feature, Power Attack
Traits armor expert, buccaneer's blood, indomitable faith
Skills Climb +6, Diplomacy -1 (-6 to improve other creatures' attitudes towards you), Intimidate +0 (-5 to improve other creatures' attitudes towards you), Knowledge (geography) +2, Knowledge (nature) +5, Perception +5, Profession (sailor) +3, Survival +5, Swim +4; Racial Modifiers +2 Climb
Languages Common, Skald
SQ change shape, change shape (bite), change shape (claws), change shape (climb 20 ft.), change shape (scent), condescending, fast movement, finesse weapon attack attribute
Other Gear scale mail, heavy wooden shield, bardiche[APG], battleaxe, dagger, dagger, throwing axe, throwing axe, bandolier[UE], bandolier[UE], belt pouch, blanket[APG], flint and steel, masterwork backpack[APG], pot, silk rope (50 ft.), soap, torch (10), trail rations (5), waterskin, wrist sheath, spring loaded, wrist sheath, spring loaded, 3 gp
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Special Abilities
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Change Shape (Bite) (Su) You can choose to gain a bite attack that deals 1d6 points of damage when shifting into bestial form.
Change Shape (Claws) (Su) You choose to gain 2 claw attacks that each deal 1d4 points of damage when shifting into bestial form.
Change Shape (Climb 20 ft.) (Su) You can choose to gain a climb speed of 20 feet when shifting into bestial form.
Change Shape (Scent) (Su) You can choose to gain scent with a range of 30 feet when shifting into bestial form.
Change Shape (Su) Shapeshift into bestial form, granting animal-like powers.
Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Condescending -5 to Diplomacy and Intimidate checks to improve others' attitudes toward you.
Deadly Aim -1/+2 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Extra Feature Gain additional feature in bestial form.
Fast Movement +10 (Ex) +10 feet to speed, unless heavily loaded.
Finesse Weapon Attack Attribute Finesse weapons use on attack rolls.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Rage (7 rounds/day) (Ex) +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 to Will saves, -2 to AC when enraged.
