About Phin the RaccoonDragonmarked Female unchained rogue Waylayer 3
Defense AC 16, touch 14, flat-foot 12 (+4dex)
Offense Speed 30ft
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Languages Common, Elven, Halfling, Goblin Gear
Special Abilities
Finesse Training: At 1st level, a rogue gains Weapon Finesse as a bonus feat. At 3rd level, she can select any one type of weapon that can be used with Weapon Finesse (thornblade). Whenever she makes a successful melee attack with the selected weapon, she adds her Dexterity modifier instead of her Strength modifier to the damage roll. Evasion: If she succeeds at a Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, she instead takes no damage. Rogue Talent - Underhanded: A rogue with this talent gains a +4 circumstance bonus on all Sleight of Hand checks made to conceal a weapon. Furthermore, if she makes a sneak attack during the surprise round using a concealed weapon that her opponent didn’t know about, she does not have to roll sneak attack damage, and the sneak attack deals maximum damage. A rogue can only use the underhanded talent a number of times per day equal to her Charisma modifier = 1 Danger Sense: Gains a +1 bonus on Reflex saves to avoid traps and a +1 dodge bonus to AC against attacks made by traps. In addition, she gains a +1 bonus on Perception checks to avoid being surprised by a foe. Waylayer Archetype
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fluff:
Phin never knew her father. Her mother worked in one of the music houses run by House Phiarlan as a singer but was not a part of House Phiarlan by blood. Her mother was very ambitious and made it her sole purpose in life to find a powerful and/or rich husband. She climbed the social ladder of suitors and Phin’s father had been one of the rungs. Unbeknownst to Phin, her father was dragonmarked of House Phiarlan. Her mother had hoped that her child would bring the life she had hoped for but was bitterly disappointed when both her and her child were not acknowledged. Phin was only ever tolerated by her mother. As far as her mother was concerned Phin was a constant reminder of rejection, a constant drain on her finances, and a deterrent to many possible suitors who didn't want to deal with another's child. Phin was closely monitored by her mother to see if a dragonmark would manifest due to her father. Of course, Phin was never made aware that she may develop a dragonmark. Phin's mother pawned off her daughter on whoever she could at the music house so that she wouldn't have to deal with her. Some of the others took pity on her and taught her music which Phin showed natural talent for. Her mother eventually got married to someone who had the amount of gold and the connections she deemed acceptable. Unfortunately he never liked Phin. Even though she did whatever she could to make them happy, it was never enough. A few agonizingly long years after they were married, a son was born which made things even more unbearable for Phin. Eventually the day came when Phin was passed the age at which a dragonmark typically manifested. At this point, it was made very clear that Phin was no longer welcome at home even though it was never actually said. Taking whatever she could, Phin ran away to live on the streets of Sharn. Hoping she could use it to make some money, one of the items she took was her lute. Knowing she would have to defend herself on the streets, she also took whatever blades she could. The first several years on the street were hard but Phin was a quick learner. She busked for whatever money she could. She found ways to acquire the items that she needed. She made some friends while on the street who taught her other skills that made it easier to survive on the streets. She proved to have a lot of natural talent and had skill at banditry which earned her the nickname Raccoon since she never used her mother's surname. After at least five years on the streets, although it may have been longer, something happened which Phin didn’t expect. An intricate mark appeared on her left upper thigh. It didn’t take much discrete inquiry to find out which dragonmark she bore which was the Mark of Shadow. Knowing what would happen should anyone find out that she bore a dragonmark, she made sure that it remained hidden. The last thing she wanted was her mother to find out and try to use her somehow. Phin meets Mamma Ellie when she was 83, Mamma was 35. Phin was living on the streets of Sharn and barely surviving when Mamma Ellie found her. Mamma Ellie often took pity on street urchins she came across which she said had a certain spark. She gave Phin a roof over her head and food to eat. In return she asked that certain errands be performed. Phin found a home with Mamma Ellie and continued working for her until Mamma Ellie died. During her time with Mamma, Phin mentored new recruits and one of these was Erix. From time to time Erix manages to make it back to Sharn and Phin is always happy to reconnect with him when he does. It both amazes her and saddens her by how much he changes every time she sees him. Phin was originally tagged by Mamma Ellie to take over the operation but with the manifestation of her dragonmark, Phin decided that she needed to isolate herself and decided to set off on her own in Sharn so that no one would find out about her secret. It was during this time of performing with her lute on the street to make some extra money that she met Sebastian. They struck up a conversation and she was offered some extra coin to play her lute on his 'Haunted Sharn' Tour. Enjoying herself with entertaining the crowds, Phin increased her role in the tour by acting as well as providing the music. Over time a friendship developed between the two. Sebastian was somewhat prickly which suited Phin just fine because she was able to have a friendship while each keeping the other at arms length. Currently Phin does what she needs to to pay for her meger room, some average food, and providing Sebastian what she can to ensure that her friend is able to keep both his kneecaps. This involves busking, working for Sebastian, and some light thievery. appearance:
Phin would be described as willowy being 5'11" and 111 pounds. Her white blond hair falls to her waist and is usually left unbound. On those occasions when she idressed in her burglar's outfit, she binds her hair in braids so that it doesn't get caught on anything. Her eyes are light blue in colour which she heavily lines with charcoal. She used to do this only when she performed but it has quickly become part of her everyday life. When performing, Phin wears her courtier's outfit in order to impress her audience and to give the air of professionalism. Her regular clothing is quite plain but well taken care of. consisting of a tunic and leggings. She spent a bit more money on her boots to make sure that they were properly functional - not making much noise and minimizing possible slipping. She wears a spring-loaded wrist sheath in which she carries a dagger. Her thornblade she carries close to her body and under a long cloak so that it doesn't draw unwanted attention. In order to help give the impression that she isn't a threat, she carries her lute strapped to her back. |
