Emerald Garess is tall and lanky (5'11", 150 lb), with bright green eyes and dark brown hair. She wear the hammer of Torag on a chain around her neck, as well as emblazoned on her shield. She is reasonably attractive and outgoing, and makes some effort to present herself well. She wears a tabard over chainmail armor.
Personality and Background:
Torag teaches patience and planning. The dwarves of the Golushkin Mountains value accomplishment, and while they do have their traditions, they recognize skill when it presents itself. Emerald takes inspiration from her dwarven neighbors.
Brevoy might not be the best place for a woman seeking to make a name in her own right, but patience and planning will win out. Her mother, a hot-blooded woman of partial Ulfen descent, chafed at the patriarchy of Brevoy. Her father, a lesser scion of the Garess family who saw Emerald as the very best that family had to offer, was likewise incensed at the continued disrespect his daughter was shown. "Patience, Father," Emerald reminded him. "With hard work and patience, all will be well." "You're not a dwarf," he replied, "you don't have a century to wait."
But Emerald saw an opportunity. She had a knack for horses, and Brevoy needed quality cavalry. There was at least some opportunity for advancement through merit.
And, she had some skill at reading people. Captain Vladek was easy enough to figure out. He appreciated her talents, but could not bring himself to either promote her or discharge her. Very well. After three years of service in the cavalry, the Dragonscale Throne put forth the notice for exploration of the Stolen Lands. Emerald asked Captain Vladek to recommend her. The task would be open-ended, so she would need an honorable discharge.
This was the opportunity. To make a name for herself.
It wouldn't overturn centuries of Brevoyan tradition. Again, patience. But it would make her life a little more free and more satisfying.
Character Sheet:
Emerald Garess
Human Warpriest of Torag 1 (Divine Commander)
LG Medium Humanoid
Init +1; Perception +2 (+2 Wis)
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DEFENSE
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AC 19, touch 11, flatfooted 18 (+6 Chainmail, +1 Dex, +2 Shield)
HP 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +4
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OFFENSE
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Lance +4 (1d8+3/x3) or Warhammer +3 (1d8+3/x3); Charging Lance +6 (2d8+6)
Ranged Javelin +1 (1d6+3/x2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 17, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 12
BAB +0; CMB +3; CMD 14
Hero Points: 1
Feats Mounted Combat, Auspicious Birth (Conjunction), Weapon Focus (Lance)
Traits Fate’s Favored, Noble Born (Garess)
Skills (4 per level)
Ride 1 +5
Knowledge (Religion) 1 +5
Knowledge (Nobility) 1 +5
Sense Motive 1 +6
Background Skills (2 per level)
Handle Animal 1 +5
Profession (Soldier) 1 +6
FCB Warpriest 1*(+1/6 Bonus Feat)
Languages Common, Sylvan
Special Mount, Aura, Orisons, Sacred Weapon, Spells
Spells Prepared 0: Light, Purify Food and Drink, Stabilize
1: Divine Favor, Magic Weapon
Equipment
Explorer's Outfit
Pathfinder’s Kit (includes dagger) 12
Chainmail 150
Warhammer 12
Lance 10
Heavy Shield 7
4 Javelins 4
Military Saddle 20
Saddlebags 4
Leather Barding 40
Wooden Holy Symbol 1
Acid 10
Remaining: 30 GP
Ferric (Warhorse):
Init +1; Perception +1
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DEFENSE
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AC 16, touch 10, flatfooted 15 (+2 Armor, +1 Dex, -1 Size, +4 Natural)
HP 16 (2d8+7)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +1
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OFFENSE
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Speed 50 ft
Melee Bite +3 (1d4+3) and 2 Hooves +3 (1d6+3)
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STATISTICS
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Str 16, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 16
BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats Toughness, Light Armor Proficiency
Special Link
Tricks Attack, Attack unnatural creatures, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel
Skills
Acrobatics 1 +5
Swim 1 +7
Languages None
