About KM NPC - Anando Veresisi
Steward 2 sp/day
Anando Veresisi CR 1/3 XP 135
Halfling Aristocrat 2
LN Small humanoid (halfling)
Init +0; Senses Perception +3
Defense
AC 12, touch 11, flat-footed 12 (+1 armor, +1 size)
hp 9 (2d8)
Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +5; +2 vs. fear
Offense
Speed 20 ft.
Melee dagger +0 (1d3–2/19–20)
Ranged light crossbow +2 (1d6/19–20)
Statistics
Str 7, Dex 10, Con 11, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 12
Base Atk +1; CMB –2; CMD 8
Skills & Feats
Appraise +6, Diplomacy +5, Knowledge (Engineering) +5, Knowledge(History) +5, Knowledge (Local)+5, Knowledge (Nobility) +6, Linguistics +6, Profession (Steward) +6; Skill Focus (Profession [steward])
Languages: Azlanti, Common, Draconic, Halfling, Skald
Gear: Padded Armor, blank book, box of candles, crossbow with 20 bolts, inks (black and red), hooded lantern, inkpens, ledger, Pony with saddlebags and tack, Scholar’s outfit, 242 gp
Background
A tiny man with grand ambition, Anando hails originally from the
southern coastlands. His parents, former slaves to a particularly
cruel noble estate, made the run to freedom when their son was
born in the hopes that their children would know a better life.
With a wealth of experience managing noble houses, the Veresisi
never wanted for employment among the bickering noble houses
of the far north, especially those looking to emulate southern
sophistication. Anando found the family work suited him and
developed into a fine valet and finally a steward of some reputation.
His scrutinizing gaze and forceful voice more than compensated
for his tiny physical stature. The irony that he is now employed in
the same duties his family so desperately escaped is not lost on the
shrewd halfling, but he enjoys the work and is quick to point out
that it is the lifestyle that makes a slave, not the duties.
Now approaching middle age, Anando chafes under his 20-
year tenure of estates and political maneuvering. A simpler life
calls to him, ideally one that would still benefit from his talent for
organization. While he has no desire to lead an expedition, his
deferential yet confidant attitude makes for an ideal assistant.
He fully expects that his years overseeing tournament camps will translate well into the duties of managing an expedition, and while he detests filth and disorganization, the halfling is willing to roll up his own sleeves nd work hard when the situation demands. He cannot tolerate laziness; a lazy subordinate is all but guaranteed a bawling out or lashing, while a lazy master will not enjoy Anando’s services for long.
Sensitive about his family’s heritage, Anando has no patience for
those who do not respect the position his years of experience grant
him. Anando glorifies his freedman status, and is all too willing to
leave a position if he feels mistreated or unappreciated.
When not working, Anando enjoys studying heraldry and solving
riddles. He fancies himself a cook as well, and will take over that
duty around the camp so long as his ego is carefully tended.
What a Steward Does
Adventurers lead busy lives, and don’t have time to track the
minutia of a complicated expedition. A steward steps in to balance
the mundainities of expedition logs, supplies, payroll, and general
camp order. With a camp steward organizing and delegating,
everyone in camp receives a +1 bonus to all skill checks that would
benefit from an orderly and well-maintained camp, such as Survival
checks to find food or Perception checks while on guard. A Steward
reduces the cost of a single character’s lifestyle by 10% as long as he
remains employed. See the “Cost of Living” section on page 405 of
the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
General Management: Well-versed in motivational techniques,
a steward can help coordinate complicated tasks, taking much of the
stress and confusion out of the process. Once per day, a steward may
make an aid another check using the Profession skill rather than the
relevant skill.
Paymaster: Entrusting NPCs with up-front payment is a risky
proposition. Nothing guarantees that a lazy porter or shiftless
guard won’t disappear in the night with a month’s advance pay.
On the other hand, not paying a follower is a recipe for disaster.
A steward can safeguard funds and dispense them in a timely
manner whether their employer is deep within the wilderness or
trapped in a foul dungeon. So long as hirelings are paid in a timely
manner, their attitude improves by one category; assume the
default attitude for a hireling is indifferent, modified by treatment
and working conditions.
