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112 posts. Organized Play character for Jason Schimmel (RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16).


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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

Looks good for mine. Thanks again for running, and for splitting the table. I know it must have been extra work.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

profession cook: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"I'll go get some kettles on, this is gunna be a long week."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Well we're pretty close, hopefully we can find some safe shelter at the Lorespire complex. I gotta feelin' this ain't over."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar using healing touch to give Sturmvanger some more HP (10). Then rests himself and uses the rest of his mystic cures on anyone else who might need it.
mystic cure I for Von juntz i guess: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
and the excess will top off El'zars HP.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

ref: 1d20 ⇒ 6
"I JUST HEALED THAT YOU NO GOOD HUNK'A SCRAP!"
Elzar moves up a bit and throws his knife.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage(s): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

With the healing, E'zar stands up and casts another mystic cure on himself
mystic cure: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

ref: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10

Oh well it didn't matter either way not that I look closer.
"Your usin the wrong spice blend..."
El'zar collapses from his injuries.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

Whew, as they say "you roll the dice, you takes yer chances."
"Ouch, Thanks doc, well at least I get to use some of my other skills finally."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

Elzar wades through the water (provoking AoO) and casts mystic cure on Sturmvanger.
mystic cure: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar takes a stab at green then takes a guarded step back.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage(s): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6
El'zar Ill Magnificao wrote:

Yeah it did if it passed through purple to get to me.

[dice=vs green KAC]1d20+3
[dice=Damage(s)]1d4+2

whomp whomp

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

Yeah it did if it passed through purple to get to me.
vs green KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage(s): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

attack of op vs green for movement?

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

The knife sails back to El'zars hand and he runs up to stab at orange.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage(s): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

Elzar repositions and readies to throw his survival knife at the first bot to come within 20 feet.

readied attack:

vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage(s): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Yeah I gotta say those don't look like starfinder issue. Lets break some bots."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Hey anybody need some band-aid?"

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar round around and throws his knife.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Damage(s): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
"Yeah take that you over blown blob of ambrosia salad!"

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar moves up and stabs at red
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
damage(S): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

It's not just this table. All the PbPs I'm in seem to have stalled a bit this week. Feels like we are so close!

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar runs past red to get another angle of attck on the group of slimes(provoking AoO) and throws his knife at red.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
S damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Robot's and puddles, this really isn't my wheel house."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar sees what Joro is going for but thinks maybe their system could use a little work.
survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Ugg using reroll
survival reroll: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 3 = 24

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"All right, no problem." El'zar gives Dot several thumbs up.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
El'zar takes a look in the back room to see if he can sport Dot's crates.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6
Misty kit wrote:

"I took a class on basic stuff like this, so let me give it a go."

[dice=Engineering]1d20+11

Edit: ARGH!!!

Maybe it's not time sensitive and you'll get a chance to try again?

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"umm yeah I'm not so good with that kind of stuff. You need someone to fix coffee and sandwiches?"
I really need to remember to get some of those hireling boons

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"I don't think our report's gunna make the Venture Captains Happy-Happy if we tell 'em we ignored places on the station that needed help, but it's up to you all I guess.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

The knife snaps back into El'zars hand and he double moves forward.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

The knife flies back into El'zars hand and he tosses it right away

vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

He runs up with his knife...
"Oh is that what we're doin' now. Ok KNIFE to meet you!"
and throws it.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

It's ok I'll go first in the second round.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Alright I guess, have it your way. We get back ASAP."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

Would the market have been open at the time this glitch hit?
"Yeah but there might be people in there. Maybe we should make sure no one in there needs help before we head back to the Lorespire."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Lead the way doc"

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"I don't mind letting anyone who got banged up take a breather, I can patch anyone who got real hurt up a bit. If any of you sciencey type wants to take some scans I sure don't mind."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Sounds like a plan to me doc. No way of knowing of the service vehicles aren't going to go haywire the minute we power them up anyway."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

The knife lands back in El'zars hand again and he moves around to attack red more directly.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

The knife sails back into elzars hand and he moves over before throwing it again.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
p damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar trots throught the hardening puddles of goo and thrown his knife at RED.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
p: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

El'zar draws a chef knife while moving forward. He reaches out with his mind and throws a nearby rock at blue.
vs KAC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
b damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
"I'm feeling a little dizzy from that train ride."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

suvival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
"Hmm ok so running free like that would have passed a stop every 2.75 seconds, for about half a minute..."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Okay okay everything is going just fine. Now everyone let the pilot through, pilot... I mean come on of course one of us is a pilot. Where Starfinders, it's like a special case of that birthday problem you always hear about in info sphere vids on math. Here try this one it's got crasins."
diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Continuing to try to keep the crowd calmish as he moves towards the controls.

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Here try these to settle your stomach, sudden accelerations can be hard on the tummy in many species."
El'zar keeps trying to calm his fellow passengers and moves another 30' towards to control panels.
diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Don't worry everyone. I'm sure it's just a little emergency drill, here have some snacks."
Elzar tries to reassure his fellow passengers and moves towards the controls.
diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

A kasatha wearing what can only we described as armored chef whites sits leaned back against one of the windows. One pair of arms is cross across his abdomen. The other fiddles with a some kind of sealed case.
profession(chef): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
He opened the lid and takes out a small rectangle of something partly wrapped in parchment. He sniffs it then thoughtfully takes a bit.
"Hey Doc, I'm working on a candy bar we can use as field rations R2Es can leave a bit to be desired if you know what I mean. You should give 'em a try."
He then holds the case out in front of him in both hands, offering up the contents.

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And maybe me too

1) Player name XperimentalGM
2) Character name Elzar Ill Magnifico
3) SFS#-Character# 13332- 705
4) Character Class & Level Mystic 2
5) Faction Wayfinders
6) Regular or slow speed for chronicle Regular

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

4 ACPs confirmed!

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

"Hey as my friend nickie 30 knuckels the skittermander says, if you're happy-happy, I'm happy-happy. I'm sure I can find a way to spruce up those boxed entrees. Until then... have a bun."

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M Kasatha Icon Mystic(xenodruid) 2, KAC:13 EAC:12 init:+0 perception:+3 [i][/i]; SP: 14/14 HP: 16/16 RP: 3/4 Fort:+1; Ref:+0;Will+6

profession cook: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Full Name

Mwiba Kichaka (Thorn)

Race

Oread

Classes/Levels

Fighter/1

Gender

Male | HP:15/15 | AC:18 | Fort:4/Ref:2/Will:0 | Init:+6 | Perception:+0

Size

M

Age

100

Special Abilities

Dark Vision (60ft); Crystiline Form; Granite Skin; Magic Stone

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Deity

Gozreh

Location

Restov

Languages

Terran, Common, Dwarven, Elvin

Occupation

None

Strength 18
Dexterity 14
Constitution 14
Intelligence 14
Wisdom 10
Charisma 6

About Mwiba Kichaka

DEFENSE

AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor; +1 shield)
hp 15
Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +0

OFFENSE

Speed: 15 ft with armor, 20 ft w/o
Melee: Longsword +6 (1d8+4/19-20
Ranged: Composite Longbow +3 (1d8+2/x3)

STATISTICS

Str: 18, Dex: 14, Con: 14, Int: 14, Wis: 10, Cha: 6
Base Atk: +1; CMB: +5; CMD: 17
Feats: Improved Initiative, Power Attack
Skills: Climb: +8; Knowledge(dungeoneering): +6; Knowledge(nature): +3 Survival: +6; Swim: +8
Languages: Terran, Common, Dwarven, Elvin

ABOUT
Back story (Sword Scion):
Mwiba Kichaka, Thorn, got his name from the catfolk village he was born and raised in. His parents were missionaries that found themselves in the hospitality of a rare group of gypsy catfolk that decided to settle in the Rostland Plains, just west of Restov, by the Shrike River. The catfolk named him Mwiba Kichaka, "thorn bush" in their tongue, because the village was alerted of his parents' presence for the first time by the sound of his mother's labor pains behind a thorn bush. The mother and father, a rock nymph and a dwarf, fell in love with the name and decided that would be the name of their child in honor of the catfolk's hospitality. As Thorn grew older, he began to be fascinated by the resident warriors, and stood in awe of any soldier that came passing through the village. Before long he knew that he wanted to be one of these armor-clad gods that towered over him. He spent 30 years of his life listening to tales of the Aldori Swordlords, and promised himself that he would one day become immortalized as an Aldori himself. He picked up his first sword at 35, and, having no one to teach him, practiced silently for many years. By the age of 60, most of the friends he knew were getting old or dying. An oread life is long, and often sad, when your preferred company has a lifespan far shorter than your own. He decided he had to get away from the sadness, and planned to become a soldier. While his dream of becoming an Aldori Swordlord was still very alive in his heart, he knew that he was not nearly ready. As a result, the young oread went to seek his fame as a soldier in the Dwarven Clan Wars. Although he spent nearly 30 years in the army, much of that time was training, since he had trained badly for many years, and when he got the chance to fight it was on the back lines and he never truly became prolific at swordcraft. He was, however, on a considerably better path to improvement then he was before the war. He returned to his village, full of fire and talk. He was a fully-pledged Goremite at this time, and an overbearing presence. He was 87 when he returned, this adventurous young soul would not leave for over a decade. Everyone he knew growing up, including his parents, was dead by this time, and the ones he knew as children were now old, with families. He had no friends, and the fire within him quickly dimmed as the years wore on. He began to drink, and grow even more introverted. Every day he would sit on a thick limb out by the river with a wineskin, alone with his thoughts. After 13 years, this one activity became his very existence. He decided to align himself with Gozreh, the goddess of nature, as he no longer felt a connection to the war god. Rather, he thought of Gorem and Cayden Cailean as old friends. Finally, 13 years after returning home, he was recruited for an expedition into the Stolen Lands. At first he was hesitant, but the more he thought about it, about his years wasting away, about how he was still in the prime of his life, about his dream of the Aldori Swordlords, he was filled with more ambition than he would have ever admitted. He packed his things, donned his armor and longsword, and embarked on his journey.