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I don't think that Kaddoc would have had much interaction with Sister Trey. If she has been doing a lot of work in the seedier parts of town, Kaddoc might have heard of her or have seen her before her fame for curing the plague, but that's probably it.

The shaman spoke of a great danger that had been hidden away in the long ago and that it was the duty of Shoanti to guard against its return. He told Kaddoc that each tribe shared in this sacred duty and that each must send its bravest warriors to stand watch. It was to be Kaddoc's duty to keep the watch in Korvosa.

Kaddoc wasn't thrilled by the prospect of living in such a soft and civilized city, but he knew is duty. His size and skill at arms made it easy for him to find work in the lower quarters of the city. His Shoanti heritage kept him out of the more affluent neighbourhoods initially, but over the years, his reputation for getting the job done has growth to the point that he rarely is bother by the guard. It probably doesn't hurt that his become more 'civilized' over the years.

While he has never really forgotten the responsibility place on him by his tribe, his vigilance has waned substantially over the years. The plague and odd rumours about the Queen have failed to rouse his suspicion, though the disruption of business due to the plague did spark his irritation.

Whether or not he could have reasonably tied these events to his sacred duty, the spirits of his ancestors believed he should have. Recently, Kaddoc was visited by a nightmare of death and destruction, of blood filling the streets and corpses piled in heaps. When he awoke he found that his foot had begun to calcify. This poignant reminder and pushed Kaddoc into action. Not sure of what is going on, or how this relates to the Shoanti's vigil, he is actively searching out anyone involved in the current troubles. He's heard of a certain Cleric of Sarenrae that might be able to enlighten in regards to the plague at the very least.

Personality: Brash and overconfident, but with the experience to back it up. He's all about the big emotions, quick to laugh and quick to anger. The years of working contracts has has taught him how to be politic and for all his rough edges, he knows when to close his mouth and do what he's told. He still carries a fair bit of his people's distrust of magic, he feels its a bit of cheat.

Korvosan guard: In his early days, Kaddoc had several disagreements with the guard and may have spent more than one stint in lockup. Though it's been a few years since the last confrontation, Kaddoc still is a little biased against the guard and doesn't really trust them.

The Cerulean Society: Kaddoc got his start working as hired muscle and has been part of his share of shakedowns. A lot of his early jobs were working for the thieve's guild and though he's moved on to more 'respectable' work these days, some of his favourite drinking buddies are in the guild.

Serena Nightshade: Serena is a lady of the night at a higher end brothel, and Kaddoc her favourite customer. Their relationship spans years and crosses the normal boundaries of her profession. If Kaddoc asked her to quit, she probably would, but he hasn't.

2) Kaddoc was born thin a sickly and, as is the way of the tribes, he was left squalling on a hilltop outside of camp as a sacrifice to the spirits. All through the night he cried and as the morning light touched the hill, his cries still rang out. Going to investigate, they found the child wreathed in dim shadows that melded in and out of the shape of an animal. Taking it as a blessing from the spirits, the tribe’s shaman claimed the child as his own to raise.

3) Kaddoc never became particularly strong or vigorous as he matured, but his force of personality helped him to find a valued place in the tribe. He soon found that with careful thought and mediation, he could overcome his body’s physical failings (Trait: Wisdom in the flesh) And in those times where strength was needed, he called upon the spirits to aid him. When they were joined, none could stop them.

4) In recent years, his people have taken to raiding in small ships along the more civilized coast. There is a market to found in human flesh, and the captains of the great, filthy slave scows are more than willing to pay a primium for captives. Their contacts have may Kaddoc’s tribe one of the more powerful in the region, but they now must travel further in search of their quarry. Crime: Slave taking

5) On his last raid, Kaddoc and his crew where returning home from an unsuccessful raid, when they caught sight of a figure standing on a hill staring out to sea. Sensing an opportunity to not return completely empty handed, they quickly ran ashore, and crept to where they had seen the figure. On their arrival, they found a man, who was decidedly nonplused by the appearance of many savages, was dressed in fine, if a little shabby, clothing and came along peaceably, even going so far as to hold out his hands to be shackled. Once on the boat and out to sea, their captive seemed to being enjoying himself, but soon grew bored. With an exaggerated yawn, he stretched, snapping the chains that bound him. In the confined quarters of the boat, the vampire was a whirlwind of destruction. A few tried to jump overboard, but were soon pulled under by the weight of their armor. Kaddoc struggled in vain in the powerful grasp of the creature and cried out as the fangs sank in and the creature began to feed. An answering shout came out of the darkness and a ships lantern flared to life, illuminating a Mitran patrol galley. With a hiss, the creature dropped Kaddoc and before his eyes, dissolved into mist. When he awoke, Kaddoc found himself in chains of his own, stowed in the galley’s hold and on his way to some place called Brandescar. Feat: The bitten

Goals:
PC goals
Short term: Gaining strength Kaddoc is hungry for power, and will be interested in those that can help him achieve that.
Long term: Return to his people and lead them to glory. The more he sees of the affluent Mitran lands, the more he will want them for his people.
Player goals
I would like Kaddoc to eventually have the opportunity to lead his people to a better place. He’s motivation to see the Mitrans fall is to carve out a piece of land for the tribes and give them hope for a better tomorrow, so it would be nice if that could come true. I like the idea of how undeath could twist these goals.

Secrets, shhhhhh
Known: Kaddoc knows that the being that is fused with him is not any kind of totem spirit. He doesn’t know what it is, but it has been corrupting his mind with dreams of power since he was a child. Since the vampire attack, it has been reveling in the taint that Kaddoc now bears.
Unknown: The vampire that bit Kaddoc felt the connection that Kaddoc has with his eidolon. Never having felt such a presence before, he has been sending out feelers trying to find out whether Kaddoc still lives and where he might be found.

Contacts:
1) Karnak. Favorable towards Kaddoc. He is the aged shaman who raised Kaddoc. He suspects something of the taint the eidolon has left of Kaddoc’s soul, but still loves him as a son.
2) Grisnash: Hostile towards Kaddoc. Warrior in Kaddoc’s tribe. He has always recented the favoured place that Kaddoc held in the tribe, believing that no weaklings should be allowed to survive. Grisnash’s brother died by the vampire’s hand and Grisnash blames Kaddoc for his death (or will once he learns of Kaddoc’s survival)
3) Oberon the vampire: Neutral to Kaddoc. He searches, in a laid back, half interested way for Kaddoc. If he finds him while he’s still alive, he will make a concerted effort to drain him completely to make him his thrall.

Memories, mannerisms, or quirks:
1) When merged with his eidolon, everything he says echoes in a barely audible, more menacing voice.
2) Since his cold night on the hill as an infant, Kaddoc has been unable to tan. This gives his skin an unhealthy pallor.
3) He has a twitch above his right eye that presents itself when he is trying to remain calm.
4) He is not accustomed to the trappings of civilization, so is a little naïve.