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Niveus Baryn
Male Human (Varisian) Druid 3
NG Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +8
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Defense
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AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +1 shield, +2 Dex)
hp 21 (3d8+3)
Fort +5 (+4 vs. hot or cold environments and to resist damage from suffocation), Ref +3, Will +6
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Light Shield Bash +0 (1d3+2/x2) and
Darkwood Club +5 (1d6+2/x2)
Special Attacks wooden fists (6 rounds/day)
Druid Spells Prepared (CL 3):
2 (2/day) Bull's Strength, Barkskin, Hold Animal (DC 15)
1 (3/day) Entangle (DC 14), Pass without Trace, Cure Light Wounds, Shillelagh (DC 14)
0 (at will) Light, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 13
Base Atk +2; CMB +4; CMD 16
Feats Endurance, Green Faith Acolyte, Scholar (Knowledge [nature], Knowledge [geography])
Traits Caretaker, Devotee of the Green (Knowledge [nature]), Resilient
Skills Handle Animal +6, Heal +11, Knowledge (geography) +8, Knowledge (nature) +11, Perception +8, Profession (herbalist) +9, Ride +7, Spellcraft +6, Survival +10, Swim +2 (+6 to resist nonlethal damage from exhaustion)
Languages Common, Druidic, Varisian
SQ nature bond abilities (plant), spontaneous casting, trackless step, wild empathy, woodland stride
Combat Gear Potion of barkskin +2 (2), Potion of cure moderate wounds (2), Healer's kit (9/10 uses); Other Gear Ironwood Leaf armor, Masterwork Ironwood Light wooden shield, Darkwood Club, Backpack (empty), Bedroll, Belt pouch (empty), Everburning torch, Holly and mistletoe, Pathfinder chronicle (Knowledge [nature]), Silk rope, Spell component pouch, Trail rations (6/7), Waterskin, 87 GP, 4 SP
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Special Abilities
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Druid Domain (Plant) Granted Powers: You find solace in the green, can grow defensive thorns, and can communicate with plants.
Endurance +4 to a variety of skill checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Green Faith Acolyte Your spells work more efficiently on plants
Scholar (Knowledge [nature], Knowledge [geography]) +2 bonus on two Knowledge skills
Spontaneous Casting The Druid can convert stored spells into Summon Nature's Ally spells.
Trackless Step (Ex) You do not leave a trail as you move through natural surroundings.
Wild Empathy +4 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.
Wooden Fists +1 (6 rounds/day) (Su) Unarmed attacks are lethal, do not provoke AoO, and gain +1 damage.
Woodland Stride (Ex) Move through undergrowth at normal speed.

Niveus Baryn, known simply as 'Niv', is a Varisian man of average height and slim girth. His skin is deeply tanned, resembling closer to leather than skin (perhaps a side effect from his frequent use of Barkskin Potions). His eyes radiate with a pale blueish color, with a yellow wave circling his pupils. His face is as kind and welcoming as his posture is calm and collected. He carries a well-crafted Darkwood shield firmly strapped on his back, covering the sheath for his Darkwood Club. His hair is pale white and cut short in a quite common variant for Varisians.

During the early years of his life, Niveus (like his brothers Talius and Melior), had a knack for spell craft. Unlike his brothers, Niveus' powers did not draw from the divine nor the arcane, but rather from nature herself.

At the age of 19, Niveus left his brothers and Magnimar behind. He had, after rigorous training, learned what he could from the Devotees of the Green that had taken him in – and wanted to do something meaningful with the powers nature had given him. He traveled for many years, walking the Mushfens, climbing the Fenwall Mountains and crossing the Falcon River – he learned many things about himself; but most prominently; he learned much about Korvosa.

Word reached his ear during his travels, that the druidic order in Korvosa where mere outlaws, brigands and not to be trusted. Some travelers said they were bitter and almost feral scoundrels and troublemakers. Niveus could not understand how this could be true, as the Devotees of the Green he grew up with where strong, independent and good-natured people. His curiosity led him to Korvosa, past the gates and eventually to the waterfront at West Dock. There he would find that the rumors where true.

Before long, a pack of wild druids came down on the young man – beating him and roaring wildly in doing so. Niveus could not believe what he had just experienced, what he had seen his brethren do to him, to others – to nature. Distressed and sorrowful, the young druid picked himself back up on his feet and decided to leave Korvosa forever. That feeling would quickly change, as when he turned around – a tall, rail-thin Shoanti man of at least 60 winters towered in front of him.

"You must be Niveus... Niv." The Shoanti said with a deep voice. "I have… heard of you. Please, walk with me."

Niveus nodded carefully, not certain what to expect from the old man. Perhaps was he the reason behind the feral druids sudden disappearance?

"How do you know my name?"

"I know much, my friend. Do not worry, I do not seek to cause you any harm. I know you came to Korvosa to find your brothers and aid them, help them become better men and do something meaningful with your druidic powers. I can not aid you in that matter, but I can offer you the opportunity to do something right in nature's name. My son, Gaekhen, died not long ago and his body was taken from me; to a place called the Dead Warrens. A group of adventurers have already offered to aid me in this matter; perhaps you could do the same."

Shocked by the old man's offer, and empathic towards the fate of his son – Niveus came to conclusion that this was why he was guided to Korvosa. This was what nature wanted him to do. This was how his journey would finally begin. "I will accept your offer, but you never told me your name."

Niveus was not sure if the old man barely smiled or not; but he halted and laid one hand on the young druid's shoulder and said: "I am known as Thousand Bones. Now come, we have much to discuss while I show you the way to the Warrens."

'Niv' is a kind young man, nearing the end of his twenties. Even since childhood he has had a special bond with nature, and does not hide his allegiance to the Green Faith. He believes that nature is a force of good and will fight evil on nature's behalf.

The young man has traveled far in his life, fought many foes and wandered alone for the most part. As such, he does not immediately feel at home in a group - but his emphatic nature often gets the better of him.

Calm, collected and brave when facing danger - Niveus would gladly give his life for something he believes in.

In battle, 'Niv' prefers to stay behind his companions long enough to cast his domain spell Barkskin, followed by Bull's Strength and Shillelagh, upon himself. Against superior numbers, he will also cast Entangle, in an attempt to lower the active number of enemies, before he dons his shield and wades into melee combat. Niv will fight til death unless such an act would be entirely foolish, believing that nature guides his path.