About Rin KaijitsuAmeiko Relationship Level: 7, Friendship
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Rin Kaijitsu
Dual identity: A vigilante hides his true identity, allowing him to move about social circles and nobility without carrying the stigma of his ruthless actions. In effect, the vigilante has two identities: one is a polite member of society while the other is a skilled and cunning warrior. To keep up this charade, the vigilante usually has two names: his true name, used in polite company, and his vigilante name, used to strike fear in the hearts of those who oppose him. Knowledge checks about one do not reveal information about the other, unless the vigilante’s true identity revealed to the world at large. Social: Rin Kaijitsu Vigilante: Akaoni(The Red Oni)
Social talent: Starting at 1st level, and every 2 levels thereafter, a vigilante gains a social talent. Unless otherwise noted, a talent can be selected only once. Some talents require the vigilante to meet other prerequisites before they can be chosen, such as having another social talent or attaining a minimum vigilante level. Once a talent has been chosen, it cannot be changed. Vigilante specialization(Stalker): A stalker gains an ability called hidden strike, which allows him to deal an extra 1d8 points of precision damage on melee attacks (or ranged attacks from within 30 feet) against foes who are unaware of his presence, who consider him an ally, or who are made flat-footed by startling appearance (see page 17). This extra damage increases by 1d8 at 3rd level and every 2 vigilante levels thereafter. A stalker vigilante can also deal hidden strike damage to a target that he is flanking or that is denied its Dexterity bonus to AC, but in these cases, the damage dice are reduced to d4s. A stalker can deal hidden strike damage against targets with concealment (but not total concealment).
Ki Pool(Su):At 2nd level, a ninja gains a pool of ki points, supernatural energy she can use to accomplish amazing feats. The number of points in the ninja's ki pool is equal to 1/2 her ninja level + her Charisma modifier. As long as she has at least 1 point in her ki pool, she treats any Acrobatics skill check made to jump as if she had a running start. At 10th level, she also reduces the DC of Acrobatics skill checks made to jump by 1/2 (although she still cannot move farther than her speed allows). By spending 1 point from her ki pool, a ninja can make one additional attack at her highest attack bonus, but she can do so only when making a full attack. In addition, she can spend 1 point to increase her speed by 20 feet for 1 round. Finally, a ninja can spend 1 point from her ki pool to give herself a +4 insight bonus on Stealth checks for 1 round. Each of these powers is activated as a swift action. A ninja can gain additional powers that consume points from her ki pool by selecting certain ninja tricks. The ki pool is replenished each morning after 8 hours of rest or meditation; these hours do not need to be consecutive. If the ninja possesses levels in another class that grants points to a ki pool, ninja levels stack with the levels of that class to determine the total number of ki points in the combined pool, but only one ability score modifier is added to the total. The choice of which score to use is made when the second class ability is gained, and once made, the choice is set. The ninja can now use ki points from this pool to power the abilities of every class she possesses that grants a ki pool. Social Talent: Gossip Collector
Unshakable (Ex): Starting at 3rd level, a vigilante adds his class level to the DC of any attempts to Intimidate him. Feat: Extra Ninja Trick: Vanishing Trick
Appearance:
Rin Kaijitsu is a comely young woman of obvious Tian ancestry. Though she dresses mostly in Varisian style, she often has a Tian accessory or three to add some flourish. Rin carries herself with a lack of confidence, having long lived in the shadow of her even more beautiful and talented siblings. There is a tattoo on her upper left arm and shoulder, which she got in a drunken bout of rebellion. The Red Oni wears a long white wig and red mask in the visage of an Oni, her namesake. Her armor and numerous weapons are of Tian make. Her equipment is adorned to help create a frightening presence while maintaining her stealth ability. Backstory:
Homeland: Varisia(Of Tian descent)
--- Ameiko and Rin Kaijitsu are the last remaining members of the Kaijitsu family, their parents and older siblings each having met unfortunate ends over the years. The two sisters have always been close, with Amiko being a caring and doting sister, and Rin having spent her entire life looking up to Amiko. Unfortunately a rift has recently begun to form between the sisters. Though Rin had spent many years admiring her sister, of late she has begun to realize how much she exists in Ameiko’s shadow. Ameiko had also been more talented, beautiful, popular, and had even been a successful adventurer for a year. Meanwhile Rin had barely left the areas surrounding Sandpoint. Admiration turned to jealousy as more and more Rin unfavorably compares herself to her sister. For years Rin has wanted to be an adventurer herself, a desire that Ameiko had done her best to shut down. “Adventuring can cause a lot of pain just as easily as it can bring success and riches.” Ameiko was fond of repeating to Rin. However Rin was neither deterred nor fooled. She knew her sister better than anyone in the world. Rin could tell that Ameiko was growing increasingly bored and impatient in Sandpoint. That Ameiko would leave for adventures again if the opportunity presented itself. And this time Rin was determined not to be left behind. The Kaijitsu family had come to Sandpoint after a long journey through the Crown of the World. They brought with them numerous objects and supplies from home, including weapons and armor. One day while cleaning out an old storage space, Rin found a box containing equipment and texts for the ninjutsu fighting style. Running her hands along the equipment, especially the wooden oni mask, Rin’s heart began to beat harder with excitement. In a rush she put the equipment on and found a mirror to look in. Though the equipment would need adjustment to fit properly, Rin couldn’t help but stare in wonder at the figure looking back at her in the mirror. In the oni mask and white wig, she was unrecognizable. She looked fierce, dangerous. Rin wasn’t sure how long she stared, but the sound of Ameiko arriving home snapped her out of her trance. Barely able to throw the equipment under her bed before Ameiko came into Rin’s room. With that close call, Rin was addicted. She took every chance she could to run off to train, to study, to become that girl in the mirror again. Though her initial efforts were clumsy beyond belief, Rin remained determined. She fought through the aches of pain and embarrassment of failure, hid or came up with excuses for injuries, and pretended to have a new boyfriend. Whatever it took to keep pushing forward. Through time and effort her hard work began to pay off. She could run for a mile before her legs began to ache, she hadn’t dropped her swords while backflipping in weeks, and she couldn’t help but stare at her muscles in the mirror. She had also successfully kept her training a secret. Only the Elf Shalelu Andosana knew of Rin’s training, the elf having stumbled upon Rin in the wood’s one day. Though Rin had been initially terrorfied, Shalelu had agreed to keep Rin’s secret, and had even assisted with the young woman’s training from time to time. Soon it wasn’t enough to sneak off to train, she began to train right in front of everyone: Carrying huge trays of drinks, standing in a group and not being noticed until she spoke up, and dozens of other little open actions of rebellious training. Soon the Rusty Dragon Inn had two women ready to set out in a heartbeat. Though Rin’s training had helped to heal the rift between the sisters, it had yet to fully mend. The sisters’ both too distracted with the thoughts of an epic voyage, of a grand adventure. It was as if both of them had been holding their breath, waiting for something to make them breathe again. Rin would have never thought that thing would be a goblin attack. After all, Sandpoint had seen goblin attacks before. Certainly worse than the handful that had been bothering the outskirts of town. And so she didn’t pay much mind when a group of adventurers gathered to deal with the issue. Spending a day or three stomping across the swamp to deal with goblins was hardly the start to the adventure Rin had imagined. But a group of adventurers uncovering a long lost letter revealing her family had once ruled over a settlement long since abandoned? Promises of powerful treasure and dangerous secrets? Now that was an adventure. Leaving as quickly as she could, she began packing before the adventurers and her sister had even decided on a journey. Predictably, Ameiko insisted that Rin stay at home. Someone has to watch over the tavern, it was too dangerous, mother would haunt her if anything happened, it’s not like it will be fun, and all the other usual excuses. Rin played along, doing her best to argue enough to not draw suspicion. However, moments after the caravan went out of sight, Rin followed on her own. The majority of her equipment was already hidden aboard the caravan, allowing her to travel light.
Entering the caravan camp one morning, Rin began to help prepare breakfast, knowing that coffee and a full stomach always made Ameiko more agreeable. While it might have helped, it certainly did not prevent a fight for the ages. The entire camp was awake and awkwardly shuffling about as the sisters yelled at each other. But in the end, Ameiko had no choice but to relent. As Rin had planned, they were simply too far to turn around now.
Ameiko did not share in her sister’s enjoyment. In fact the elder Kaijitsu had been rather listless. At first Rin didn’t pay much mind, figuring it was some sort of guilt tactic to get back at her coming along. But as the journey continued, Ameiko grew ill. Soon whatever, animosity that was left between the sisters was dropped. Despite Ameiko insisting she was fine, her condition only continued to deteriorate. In spite of Rin’s best efforts to care for her sister, and the healing skills and magic of the caravan members. By the time the caravan reached the shadow of Brinewall, Ameiko was running a high fever and barely conscious. Despite having little in the way of proof, the group agreed that Ameiko’s condition most likely had to do with the Kaijitsu secrets hidden in Brinewall. As the others prepared to investigate the abandoned village, Rin readied her equipment. The process had become methodical, almost spiritual to Rin. As she donned her armor, tightened and fitted her equipment, she could feel herself becoming that girl in the mirror again. After triple checking all of her straps, she donned her mask and wig. The Red Oni was ready to put an end to whatever was hurting her sister.
Magic Item Wishlist:
Armor: Gale Armor
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