Manius 'Orcsson' Archton's page

Archibald Archton was a man of tradition, and for his family this dictated three children. The first, his son Derran, would learn the family's fine art of architecture and inherit his fortune upon his passing. The second, Treban, would become a priest of Abadar, the blessed lord of all the family worked. The third and final, his only daughter Cassandra, would join the Korvosan guard, and protect all that the family worked. So it was that much to Archibald's annoyance when his wife became pregnant a fourth time. It became rather more awkward when his fourth child turned out to be green.

Manius had a mixed childhood. His mother adored him while his father did all he could to try and pretend he didn't exist. His brothers both bullied him for being green, often starting a brawl with his sister when she would try and defend him. Besides his green skin and his elongated canines, he looked relatively human. His father insisted on him never leaving the house without his skin plastered with enough foundation to appear human, and the lie that his teeth were a birth defect was drilled into him. Being in the house was miserable to the young Manius, so he often sneaked out after his mother when she go to see Cassandra at the Orsini Academy. At home he would attempt to emulate the warrior's art, 'borrowing' his father's rapier to do so.

As tradition demanded all his children be seen to be contributors to society, and unwilling to admit Manius was his publically, Archibald sent him to study that art he detested the most: the arcane. Certainly unworthy of attending the Acadamae, Manius attended Anamanexus college and, while displaying some proficiency with the art, found classes terribly dull. When he could he would slink away, to hidden gambling dens, brothels, or underground fight clubs, and seek some excitement. He particularly relished the latter as opportunities to hone his skill with the rapier. With every victory he tattooed a blade onto his body to celebrate his martial skill. While writing a particularly long and overdue essay on Transmutation, Manius discovered the mysteries of the Magus, who apparently combined the art of swordplay with magic. Manius wishes he had stolen that book, but alas did not get the chance.

One of Manius' friends, a poor elf called Variel, was discovered and Manius arrested. A local fisherman had apparently claimed they had argued over winnings, and Manius in a fury had run his friend through with a longsword. Now Manius could stand that his temper was short, but he would never run his friend through, especially with a weapon as inelegant as a longsword! He pleaded for Cassandra, now a captain in the guard, to investigate the matter. Sure enough, under Cassandra's interrogation he confessed he was forced to lie by a crime lord named Lamm. Apparently Manius had slighted him, but Manius could not for the life of him remember when or how.

Unfortunately, the entire affair revealed that Manius had been missing his studies for less than reputable reasons, and he was promptly expelled from the college. Worse still (well, not in Manius' mind), the revelation that Archibald Archton, master architect, had somehow sired a half-orc somehow spread amongst the nobility, shaming his father. Archibald told Manius to never dare darken his door again, to mixed feelings from the half-orc. Manius also found many who knew his father now called him 'Orcsson', which was probably meant to be derogatory but sounded pretty good to him.

Rather annoyed he couldn't get back into the college (easily) to retrieve his precious book of swordplay and arcana, Manius did what he thought made the most sense at the moment – take care of Lemm, and remove the black mark from his name. Taking the name 'Orcsson' and disguising himself, he seeks to exact vengeance.

Manius stands just over six feet tall, and is fairly thin. He has dark hair and blue eyes. His 'Orcish tusks' protrude just barely from the his mouth when its closed. His chest and arms have a good half dozen tattoos of blades spread between them, symbols of his victories in underground fight clubs.

Manius is often a little bizarre, often acting as if he was the main character in some heroic epic. He has very little respect for the rules, whatever they may be, especially if they get in the way of him 'saving the day'. Despite this small delusion, he is extremely affable, treating everyone as his friend until proven otherwise.

CG Medium Humanoid (Human, Orc)
Init +4, Senses Darkvision 60ft, Perception +4
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AC 18, touch 14, flat-footed 14
hp 20
Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +2
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Speed 30ft.
Melee +7 Rapier (1d6 +4/18-20)
Ranged +5 Dagger (1d4/19-20)
SA Spell Combat
Magus Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +4)
1st (2 slots) - Blade Lash, Shocking Grasp
0 (3 slots) - Acid Splash, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound
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Str 10, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 12
Base Atk +1; CMB +0; CMD 14
Feats Fencing Grace, Weapon Focus (Rapier)(B)
Skills Acrobatics +8, Bluff +5, Disguise +5 (+9 to appear human), Intimidate +8, Knowledge(arcana) +6, Knowledge (local) +8, Knowledge (nobility) +6, Perception +4, Profession (gambler) +4, Sleight of Hand +8, Spellcraft +6.
Languages Common, Draconic, Giant, Orc.
SQ Arcane Pool (3 points), Deeds, Inspired Panache (3 points), Inspired Finesse
Traits Almost Human, Magical Knack
Equipment Masterwork Rapier, 3 Daggers, Masterwork Chain Shirt, Wand of Magic Missile (23 charges), Disguise Kit (7 uses remaining), Wide-brimmed hat, Signet Ring, Traveler's Outfit, Set of Average Loaded Dice, Set of Marked Cards, (Magus Kit) Backpack, Bedroll, Belt Pouch, Flint and Steel, Ink (1 ounce), Inkpen, Iron Pot, 50ft. Hemp Rope, Soap, Spell Component Pouch, Torches (10), Trail Rations (5 days), Waterskin, 41gp, 5sp.

Spellbook:
0 - Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Dancing Lights, Daze, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost, Read Magic, Spark.
1st - Blade Lash, Grease, Shield, Shocking Grasp, True Strike

Note: Favored Class is Magus and is using the following alternate racial traits: City-Raised (replacing weapon familiarity) and Sacred Tattoo (replacing orc ferocity)