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Gerod's head turns towards the voice by the inn doorway and his eyes widen at the mention of a body. He swallows slowly, feeling his throat dry suddenly, and backs up a few steps. Then, turning around and trying to whistle a half remembered tune he walks away from the scene. His eyes are darting this way and that as he walks, trying to ascertain whether or not people noticed him so close to the other group. His gauntleted hand rubs the hilt of his sword nervously as he moves deeper and deeper into the town. He'll have to find someone else to ask directions from.

Do you want me to go ahead and respond? I was planning on waiting for the others to post a reaction to Gerod's question, but I don't have to wait.

"Chirp chirp chirp."

How is everyone? I hope that your weeks started off all right.

Thank you for the welcome. This looks like its' going to be and interesting group to play with.

The tall man looks rather surprised at the cheerful greeting, and blinks twice as if he doesn't beleive it. Then the voice of the dwarf cuts in. Looking down at the flame haired dwarf and shakes his head. "No." He says as he turns away and begins walking down the street.

His eyes raise up towards the buildings raising up on either side of him, and his nostrils flare slightly as he detects a hint of someone cooking chicken. His stomach rumbles slightly causing him to grimace. Turning his head back towards the small gathering he offers them a smile, "Um, you would not happen to know where Ven Vinder's store is would you?"

Awsomeness! And away we go!

The day finds Gerod entering Sandpoint for the first time in many years. His huge frame, at least seven feet in height with massively muscled shoulders arms chest and legs, doesn't even fit in the frame of the mirrored sign outside of the southern entrance to the town. Leaning forward towards it he sweeps the hood of his thick woolen forest green cloak back with his gauntleted left hand and runs his fingers through his dark brown hair. His long hair, held in a loose pony-tail by a leather ring, frames a face that none would call handsome, but which fails to be truly ugly either. A thick brow shades deep blue eyes that seem to shine with the gentleness contained within. His mouth, hiding oddly pointed teeth, turns into a slight frown as he mouths out the words slowly. "Welcome to Sandpoint. Take a moment to see yourself as we see you."

Looking down at himself, with the thick metal scales of his armor shinning slightly in the light just like the brass hilt of the massive bastard sword sheathed at his left him Gerod nods. His big meaty hands shake the dust from his cloak, and try to tighten up the pony tail for a moment. Nodding to himself he reaches under his scale hauberk for the parchment that is there. Looking the envelope over he nods as he tries to read the address printed upon it in his 'father's' steady hand. All he really understand is the name, "Ven Vinder." A smile crosses his lips at the thought. It has been many years since he has seen his father's old friend. Despite everything that has happened recently he couldn't help but feel excited at the idea of at least visiting 'nuncle' Ven and his family. Tucking his father's letter back beneath his hauberk he smiles his sharp toothed smile and walks into the town.

Gerod walks slowly through the streets of Sandpoint, trying to offer a smile to those whom he passes. Then, when he is passing the front of a place called the White Deer he notices two figures standing around looking for something on the ground. A worried expression crosses his face and he quickly looks at his boots to be sure he hasn’t stepped on anything important. Then he looks up and offers them a toothy smile. “Um, looking for something sirs?” His voice is very deep, and seems to come from somewhere within his cavernous chest with just a hint of gravel.

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Very cool. Thank you. What do you think of my idea?

Also, I'm going to leave for work soon, I'll be back in a few hours.

I just went back and re-did his scores using 32 points. I managed to come up with the same abilities so no big deal. I did add an extra two points to Con, representing the extra +2 that most every race seems to get in the Beta. If this is a problem let me know and I'll take it out.

Actually I used the Beta point buy with the 25 "High Fantasy" points. If its really an issue I'll change it.

Also, I have an idea about how to connect Gerod to Sandpoint in a more solid manner. He is still going primarily for the job with the guard, but he is expecting to meet with his father's old friend Ven Vinder. My thought is that Ven and James grew up together in Magnimar, probably lived on the same block, and were best friends for a long time. After Ven moved to Sandpoint with his family the two kept in touch via letters and the occasional family visit, perhaps Gerod has even been to Sandpoint before during a previous Swallowtail Festival.

Now, Gerod's father has reached out to his old friend for help. He asked permission in an earlier letter to send Gerod to Sandpoint to perhaps stay with the VInders until Gerod gets his feet under him, and to also have a trusted local who might vouch for him when he talks to the Sheriff. What do you think?

Just poking my head in. Is there anything you want me to change Radavel? How about an entrance?

Hmm, just finished skimming the threads. I like it. I would love to join your group. I'll go ahead and post in the Discussion thread.

Greetings,

This is a character of mine that I made for a game that never got started. I've converted him to the Pathfinder system and would like to try and play him here on the boards. I would prefer to play the Rise of the Runelords, or at least Burn Offerings, with this character.

A note, he is a Half Ogre, which is normally a +2 LA, but it is my feeling that the bonuses granted by this template, coupled with its downfalls and the role playing challenges presented by it, serve to make it a +1 at best. I have never found this kind of a character to be overpowered, rather it appears to be underpowered when compared to a lot of other +2 LA races. Still, I would happily agree to needing to 'buy off' the level adjustment before gaining any further levels if that is what a GM would prefer.

I just want to play this character because it is a concept that I have loved ever since my 2nd ed days, yet it is very difficult to find people willing to allow such a character.

I am a role play heavy poster who loves interaction just as much, if not more than, combat and would happily spend a long time simply interacting with other characters and NPCs. I am going to try and post every day, job permitting. However, I'm not perfect and I make mistakes.

Feel free to read Gerod's character sheet and his background. If a potential DM has further questions please let me know.