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Reflin is my plan to create one of the fastest possible characters. I just want to see what it will be like to have 65 base speed at level 7. I am pairing that with flurry of maneuvers to create a character that enters combat first, disarms people, and watches the enemy fight without weapons.

Early timeline:
Age 15: Started running message between cities, through deserts and cold mountains.
Age 17: Delivered messages to a Temple and stayed to train with the priests
Age 18: Delivered messages to a Monastery and stayed to train with the monks
Age 26: Traveled to a the land of the empire and stayed to work as an inner city messenger

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"Commander Rekic, I would like you to meet Specialist Reflin Streetrunner. I believe he is the man you are looking for."

The commander nods in greeting. "Specialist? Of what?"

I start to respond but Sergeant Tresk cuts me off, "He finds people for us, Sir. He is a thief-catcher. He is also probably the fastest person in the city."

The commander gives me a long look-over. "Speed is helpful, but he'll be catching some of our most dangerous criminals, how is his combat?"
Sergeant Tresk smiles. "If I may?" He motions to the door. The commander nods and Tresk brings in one of the guards. "I want to to fight this elf here. No killing blows though." The guards looks confused but nods. I step in front of him and pull out my nunchaku's. I know the attack is coming, but I let him try. He attacks with his short sword. I wrap my nunchaku around his wrist and force the weapon out of his hand. It drops to the floor and I kick it away. He feints and tries to go past me to get at his sword. I grapple him, pin him to the ground and start tying up his arms. I stop, the point being made. I let the guard up and retake my seat in front of the commander's desk.

The commander waves the guard away. --Updated-- "In the past couple of weeks we have had two dangerous criminals that were sent to the prison. These men were a part of the guard but they committed heinous acts of treason. Unfortunately, both of them worked closely with the prison oversight teams and have as much intelligence as anyone about the prison and a possible means of escaping. The commander stops. Let me be clear on one thing, there is no known way to escape the prison and we don't believe anyone has come close. I don't think I have to tell you about the danger to the people that would come from a level five convict escaping the prison. Forget the danger itself, the paranoia of the people would be the most significant threat. With that in mind, we have decided that the best course of action is to kill the two prisoners. That is were you would come in." I start thinking through the task and my mind gets stuck up on a problem. The commander notices my look and continues, "Yes, that does mean you will be sent through the portal and that you will never be able to return. The commander continues but I can only think of leaving this world for... some world I know barely anything about. Or maybe it is the same world.

Sergeant Tresk will give you the details. I'm ready to say no, though I let the commander finish speaking. "And finally, here are the files for the two criminals that have been chosen this year, Malachi Ekdikesis and Tarquin Jeryl."
And now I have to say yes.

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Years prior

"And what do we have here?" The gang humans step out of the alley. I knew they were there, I always know when people are watching, but I had hoped they would let me pass. I could take off now and they would never catch me, but I also have a message to deliver. I chose to fight.
"Just delivering a message."

"I meant how dare an elf pass into this part of town? Your kind does not belong here." I sigh and pull out my nunchaku.--Updated-- I strip the short sword from the hands of the first guy who attack, and kick the blade out of the second man's hands. I deflect attacks three and four but I can only disarm and deflect so many attacks. I was hoping they would get discouraged, but they only got enraged.The fight continues in similar fashion, and I am soon winded, wounded, and reeling. The attacks stop as a voice breaks through the fight.

"Town guard, what's going on here?" There is no response and the attacks continue. This time though, the guard starts fighting on my side and together me manage to scatter the attackers.

I put away my weapon and offer my hand to the guard. "I appreciate the help. It's not often someone will stand up for an elf in the city."

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Malachi was the man who helped me that night. He was the one that actually got me the job as a theif-catcher in the watch. But then a while ago he started telling me that the government was rigged, that it was just a front for an oligarchy that was running the city. He gave me some proof, but I told him that even if that was the case there was little we could do about it. I was a servant of the government and I would not turn away from that duty. He told me he was going to ask his superior about it, and then he was gone. Sentenced for treason and given a level 5 conviction. And now they were going to kill Malachi. I am loyal to my country, but today they threw away the right for my services. He saved my life, and now I have to save his.

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--New Scene--
You're going to have check-in points every week. I can't go over every operative we have in the villages and clans in the prison, but the scroll in your pack will give you a list of codes and passwords to direct you to the right people. It is very important that you make it to these check-ins. I picked up on Tresk's tone easily enough, but he did not divulge what would happen should I miss a check-in. Groups are sent down to the prison every two days and no-one is ever sent alone. Since you'll be working undercover, we will need to send you in with a group just like everyone else. We can give you a level one conviction, but we can't give you too many resources. Again, we have to keep up appearances.

The vision of Malachi's bastard sword tearing through the bandits flashes through my mind. I'm not worried about the rations. I ran a message across the Cinderlands and survived. The prison can't be worse than that. I stop and then continue as if adding as only an afterthought, I need a bastard sword. Tresk turns quickly and gives me a look. I'm not much of a liar, and Tresk is on to me.

Reflin, I've seen you fight many times, and you have never once touched a sword, much less a bastard sword.
I try to keep my tone level. Malachi fought with a bastard sword. I think it is only fitting that he die by that blade. Tresk watches me for a while. He knows I'm lying, I can see it in his face.

I'll see it is added to your equipment. Tresk hurries to the next topic, verification of the two deaths, and the payment I will receive for them. He finally comes to a close, Tarquin has been in the prison for several months, so we do not have a good lead on him. Malachi though enters the prison in two days time. You will be in the group that comes after his. That gives him only a two day's head start; and I know you can make that up quickly.

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Three weeks after going through the portal

"What is it Sergeant?" Tresk pauses at the brusqueness of the commander's tone.

"I.. uh... Reflin missed a third check-in point."

"Meaning?"

"I think it's just that he's having more trouble than we anticipated, Sir. It shouldn't be anything to worry about but you said to keep you informed."

The commander sneers. "So he ran into trouble, or he deserted us."

Sergeant Tresk blanks. "No, Sir, he wouldn't have deserted us. He is-"

"It doesn't matter! He is not being helpful. Send someone else after Malachi."

Sergeant Tresk sighs. "Yes, Sir." He turns to go.

"Lidiya", roars the commander past the closed door. A female hurries through the door a set of parchment and a quill at the ready. "Declare a new conviction: Reflin Streetrunner, for treason. Level 5 conviction. That will be a touching tribute, co-conspirators dying for their...well I guess they're dying for nothing." The commander rumbles in laughter. His serious look returns quickly. " And Sergeant, find someone to kill the pair. And let's try to do better this time."

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Step 1: Write 5 background and concept elements that you feel are important to your image of the character. These can be a concept overview, a list of important life events, a physical description, a personality profile, a prized possession…whatever you need to get an image in your mind. 5 is just a minimum…more elements are encouraged!

-fast
-combat maneuvers
-loyal to allies because he is so often on his own
-Decisive
-unsure if his choice was the right one. Committed to it, but unsure

Step 2: List at least two goals for the character. At least one of these goals should be one that the character has, while another should be one that you, as a player, want to see developed over the course of the game.

-IC – Save Malachi
-OOC – Develop anti-corrupt government agenda

Step 3: List at least two secrets about your character. One is a secret the character knows, one is a secret that involves him or her but that he or she is not actually aware of yet. This will help me in creating plots that center around your character.

-IC – his defection to warn Malachi

-OOC No Idea why Sergeant Tresk called him Streetrunner instead of Treerunner

-OOC – The commander sending more men after Malachi

Step 4: Describe at least three people that are tied to the character. Two of them are friendly to the character, one is hostile. If you like, you can include an enemy of yours here as well, so I have an instant NPC nemesis to throw at you.

-Malachi Ekdikesis
-Sergeant Tresk
-Commander Rekic
-Assassin

Step 5: Describe three memories, mannerisms, or quirks that your character has. They don’t have to be elaborate, but they should provide some context and flavor.

-Malachi’s saving him
-Impulsive/decisive
-Lawful, but only to a rule that deserves it