About Thomas HarrowDescription and Background:
Thomas Harrow used to serve in the Sargava militia and was often called on to act as an auxiliary fighter to support Mwangi Regulars against encroaching Chelaxian Imperial forces. During his time in the service he received a brutal attack with an explosion and he lost his left eye and his throat was damaged. Harrow is able to speak now, though his voice is often hoarse and his words are short and direct as it hurts him to talk at length, though he was considered comely before the explosion ruined much of his face. Regarding his skills as an Engineer; he was also a sapper and helped design military positions and structures at local villages and settlements. Beyond his ravaged looks, his personal habits and extreme difficulty with most social cues, coupled with his inclination to express and understand things in an almost “literal” fashion lead many to wonder if Harrow might be struggling with a version of high-functioning autism. One thing is clear; his knowledge of written material is enormous, but he seems to lack any sense of guile. The possibility of him lying to someone seems not only uncharacteristic, but almost impossible. When he speaks, he says what he is thinking – he doesn’t attempt to make it more comfortable, he is simply brutally direct, but he never seems to deviate from a deal once it has been struck. At the same time, his seeming lack of social understanding may merge to what could be considered an almost lack of empathy, though that is not entirely accurate as he does have empathy with some individuals. However, in the past he has outright suggested some truly shocking ideas with his typical matter-of-fact way of doing business and this has lead many to doubt that he has any morals... From a co-worker of Thomas – ”One time we had this guy hiding in the bush; local magistrate that went rogue. We knew he was out there, but damned if we could find him – he had to have friends helping him or something… But we had to get the guy and we couldn’t find him.” ”So Tommy suggests that we go to the magistrate's family and take his wife and brother and his brother’s wife – who hadn’t committed any crime that we knew of, but he said we go and take them down and crucify them in the public square and when they’re dead just leave the bodies to hang there…” ”We were all shocked, and I kept waiting for him to say he was only joking, but he just sat there like it was as normal a suggestion as sharpening a rusty dagger… But I mean, crucifying’s a horrible way to go, and it can take days…” ”So we asked why he would suggest this and he responded… The Magistrate may care for his family. If he hears they are dying in the streets he will likely come out of hiding to help. When he does he will be emotional and may be careless… It should be easy to catch him, then… – I swear by all the gods, he was being serious, no trying to be funny or nothing like that at all…” ”When the captain said he didn’t Tommy's plan was a good idea, Tommy merely nodded his head and accepted it… but he didn’t act guilty, and he didn’t act embarrassed, and he wasn’t joking… He felt it was a good strategy to lure out the magistrate – and that was the mission – as for the rest? Hell, I don’t think it even occurred to him that doing what he suggested was anything other than a matter of tactics…” Words of a Mwangi Tribeswoman he aided – ”You ask on him, den I tell ye dis - him be like da demon from deep hells, aye! But it be a sure true dis what I tell ye… Dem demons be evil, aye… But sure’n dey used to be de Angel before dey done come to being demon… I say dat maybe that be da truth wit him, too… He can be trusted to stand by his friends; and he will fight for his allies and business associates in the way he feels is best – even if his friends or allies might find his application of strategy to be ruthless, and even bloodthirsty. If this is expressed to Harrow, he will do what he can to amend his tactics to conform with what he is asked – but only in the literal sense. If there is room for him to destroy a threat, he will do what he can to destroy it without question. For now he has left the military with Sargava and has signed on a ship and done some modest sailing in The Shackles. He is currently looking for employment when Amen-set found him. He is impressed with her own version of ruthlessness, as well as her frank honesty. She did not show him pity for his scars, nor did she show any disgust or horror – she treated him exactly as she would treat any other man. This courtesy is what inspired him to agree the crew and help work on the island. Combat Bonuses:
Melee Attack:
Range Attack:
AC: 16
Saves
Class Bonuses:
Musket Master Sneak Attack: 1d6
Feats/Traits:
Traits Avid Reader
Navigator
Feats Rapid Reload
Prodigy Level 3
Craft: Stonemasonry +2
Prodigy Level 1
Craft: Alchemy +2
Skill Focus: Level 1 Profession: Engineer +3 Languages: Aquan, Common, Elven, Giant, Infernal, Polyglot Skills:
Skills – Acrobatics: 6
Equipment:
Gunsmithing Kit
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