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Little Tom is still worrying about Janira and does not pay much attention to the discussion about the backpack. His expression is blank and he looks deep in thought. He then snaps out of it and walks over to take a look at the Petroglyphs. "Maybe these will give us a clue as to what is down here" he says. "I'll look for footprints or tracks, that might give us more information on what we might bump into down here. It might also give us something to follow." He says as he bends down to take a close look.
Little Tom hears Narnel invite Vetis scouting and replies. "I'm happy to stay here and help set up the camp." Little Tom then regrets what he just said and thinks to himself, I really wish I could have gone out scouting, I'll guess I'll try and sneak off for a quick hunt. "I'll go and find us something to eat" he remarks as he wonders off from the group. Little Tom has a quick hunt around the area for any animals or birds he could shoot with his bow to bring back for dinner.
Little Tom takes the journal from Janira, opens his bag to put it inside and begin checking he has everything she mentioned he would need. Food and water, check. Bedroll, check. Torch, check. Arrows for my bow, yes, looks like I have everything. He says to himself as he rummages through his possessions. Looks like I have an hour to kill, he thinks to himself. I might as well have a good meal and spend this time writing in my new journal. He walks up to the bar and orders half a pint of ale and something to eat. He takes a seat at the bar and pulls out his Journal. Journal Entry (Confirmation Mission): We are to head to the Kortos mounts and explore the caves. We are to learn what the gillmen are up to and to report back our findings. As his food arrives he begins to tuck in. The food is sub-par but makes a nice change from having to cook it for himself. As he gets to the end of his beer he feels a slight buzz from the alcohol. Better head to the Wise Quarter City gates. He thinks, as he stands up and heads out of the Pig's Paunch.
Little Tom jumps to his feet again. “Well it sounds like we have a long journey ahead of us!” he says with enthusiasm. “We better get started!” he exclaims as he begins to gather his belongings. “Janira, you said you had observed the gillmen at the Kortos mounts before. Perhaps you could lead the way there?”
When it gets to his turn Little Tom rises to his feet with excitement and begins with a strong, confident voice “Greeting all. My name is Little Tom. It is my pleasure to be here with you all today." 'What made you decide to join the Pathfinder Society?' “My life has been spent under the wide skies of the open forests. I have trained long and hard to become the ranger I am today. I felt that the Pathfinder Society would put my skills to good use and allow me to do right in this world.” 'How long were you an initiate?' "My mentor raised me from when I was a boy and trained me in the ways of forest. When he felt the time was right I began my official 3 years of initiate training." 'Where did you grow up? Where have you travelled before coming to the Grand Lodge?' "I have spent my whole life living in the forests of these lands. Never staying in the same spot for more than a few nights. Everyday my mentor and I would track through the woodlands, plotting the area onto paper, hunting animals for food and sleeping in trees." 'Did you have a favourite class, training exercise, or teacher?' "I owe my entire life to my mentor Tom Brownstone, he raised me from a young lad and has taught me everything I know. My favourite training was learning cartography. Nowadays everywhere I go I carry a pen and paper with me to plot the area I'm in. I also have many fond memories of learning to fire a bow and arrow when I was a child." 'How do you handle yourself in a fight?' "One would think that a small person such as I would not be much use in a fight. My training and skill with a bow says otherwise. As you will soon see for yourself my aim is true. Many a wild animal, monster or foe has tried to take my life and due to the fact I still stand here before you today, it should be obvious I can handle myself as well as any man." Little Tom sits back down and looks around to gauge the reactions of the others. He thinks to himself Hopefully now they will respect me more and know I'm not to be messed with.
Little Tom enters the Pig's Paunch and glances a look at the other people already inside. This looks like an interesting bunch, he thinks to himself. He begins to listen to Kreighton welcome him and the other students. As he introduces Janira his ears perk up when she mentions 'mapping cave entrances', a skill close to his own heart. Upon hearing Oktavian ask Janira of the gillmen weaknesses, Little Tom replies with a chuckle "Everything dies with an arrow through the heart."
Character Name: Little Tom
Tom was given away for adoption by an unknown noble family. He was taken in by and studied under his human ranger mentor Tom Brownstone, hence his own nickname "Little Tom". He was taught the art of map making from a young age. Everywhere he goes he can be found with a pen and ink in his hand plotting and drawing maps of his surroundings. All though he never knew his family, he always felt a sense of greatness from the noble blood running through him. He wishes he could track down his real family, but has never had any luck in finding them. Little Tom has spent the past 20 years exploring the lands. He wants to join the Pathfinder society in hopes of finding his family, as well as gaining fame, gold and helping his fellow adventurers. Have you played The Confirmation before, Core or Non-Core?: No
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