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-What was your childhood like?
Short. I was happy, I remember that always dancing, and sharing stories. Until my parents were killed by bandits. Then I was packed off to Oppara to live with Aunt Lucy. When we didn't see eye to eye, she packed me off to the academe and every summer I was sent to study in Absolom. I was angry, as only impetuous youth can be. But there listening to the sagas about about the gods something struck a chord...

-What is your relationship to the gods and religion?
There are a great many gods, and goddesses. Some noble and worthy of respect like Iomadae, others such as Zon Kuthon deserve only contempt. Of all the pantheon, the one I hold dear to my heart is Saranrae. It's through her teaching I learned to let go of the hate that was building in my heart. She is temperance and patience in all things, compassion and peace are her greatest virtues. Yet there is a fire in my heart and hers for those who will not repent!
After graduating from the academe I spent years purifying myself with studying at the tempering hall. Eventually I took my vows and I never looked back!

-What is your physical appearance, bearing, mannerisms, and quirks?
I'm twenty something, lithe, wiry and I can move like a dancer. I'm quick with a smile or encouraging word. I tend to keep my hair short and my beard shorter. I know if my saber is sharp enough to cut my beard, it's sharp enough to deal with those devoted to evil. Above all I truly love is to tell a story, particularly to children. The look of delight on their faces is magical!

-Do you have an easy way with strangers?
But of course! Oppara is quite the melting pot and then there is Absolom! I met many strangers and befriended more than a few, many proved to have interesting stories to tell...

-Do you play well with others?
I did lean to play in an ensemble although I always preferred a solo performance, I spent a while in a dancing troupe too. Oh That's not what you meant is it? No. Well I value strong hearts at my side! Vows a problem? Well I do take them seriously, but I'm more tolerant than you might think. I hold myself to a higher standard in the hope others will be inspired by example.

-What draws you to the life of an adventurer?
My roots were cut when I was young. I have never been one to stay anywhere for long, perhaps that's why? Or maybe it's because I love stories... While being passed around between relatives I grew up on tales of knightly honor and derring-do!

-Do you identify with a particular animal or element?
Fire! I worship Saranrae, what did you expect! :) I expect I get that from my mother, she came from way up north and always had a thing for being cosy.

-What do you find creepy?
Shadows, the dark - particularly when I can't see. I once saw a wayang shadow puppet show, ugh there was something about it that was just wrong! I had to leave! The other thing I find creepy, and I know I'm not the only one here, are clowns. They're supposed to make you laugh, but as a child I they terrified me. Turns out most of the people playing clowns have very sad stories, there's just something wrong about the whole thing if you ask me.

-What specific goals do you have, if any?
To travel and see more of the world and help people! I always had an affinity for the mountains and the north has been an object of fascination.

-What secrets do you have?
I'm scared that I may not be worthy for the trust Saranrae has placed in me. Yet she knows my heart!

-What does someone else know about you that you do not?
River is not my real name. I was borne in Westcrown named Kaleb Arvanxi. My parents where assassinated as an attempt to intimidate my grandfather Aberian Arvanxi, it didn't work.

-Do the ends justify the means?
Mmm that's complicated! Usually no, but there are exceptions. For example sacrificing oneself is generally frowned upon, but if by doing so you save an innocent then perhaps it could be justified.

River
Male human (Chelaxian) bard (dawnflower dervish) 2/paladin (tempered champion) 2/gestalt 2 (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Magic 34, Weapon Master's Handbook 7)
LG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +4; Senses Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +4 Dex)
hp 24 (2d10+4)
Fort +9, Ref +11, Will +7; +4 vs. bardic performance, language-dependent, and sonic
Resist cold 2
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee mwk scimitar +8 (1d6+4/18-20)
Special Attacks bardic performance 10 rounds/day (countersong, distraction, fascinate [DC 15], inspire courage +1), battle dance: inspire courage, smite evil 1/day (+4 attack and AC, +2 damage)
Paladin Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd; concentration +6)
. . At will—detect evil
Bard (Dawnflower Dervish) Spells Known (CL 2nd; concentration +6)
. . 1st (3/day)—grease, silent image (DC 15), windy escape[ARG]
. . 0 (at will)—daze (DC 14), detect magic, ghost sound (DC 14), light, read magic
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Statistics
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Str 11, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 18
Base Atk +2; CMB +2; CMD 16
Feats Blind-fight, Dervish Dance[ISWG], Spellsong[UM], Weapon Focus (scimitar)
Traits axe to grind, northern ancestry, savant
Skills Acrobatics +7, Intimidate +9, Knowledge (local) +6, Knowledge (religion) +6, Perception +5, Perform (dance) +9, Perform (oratory) +11, Spellcraft +6, Use Magic Device +9
Languages Common, Elven
SQ battle dance, lay on hands 5/day (1d6), versatile performance (oratory)
Combat Gear wand of cure light wounds (30 charges), heatstone[ISWG]; Other Gear chain shirt, mwk scimitar, bedroll, masterwork backpack[APG], winter blanket, wooden holy symbol of Saranrae
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Special Abilities
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Bardic Performance (standard action, 10 rounds/day) Your performances can create magical effects.
Battle Dance (move action) A Dawnflower dervish is trained in the use of the Perform skill, especially dance, to create magical effects on himself. This works like bardic performance, except that the Dawnflower dervish’s performances grant double their normal bonuses, but th
Battle Dance: Inspire Courage +2 (Su) Morale bonus on some saving throws, attack and damage rolls.
Blind-Fight Re-roll misses because of concealment, other benefits.
Dervish Dance Use Dex modifier instead of Str modifier with scimitar
Detect Evil (At will) (Sp) You can use detect evil at will (as the spell).
Energy Resistance, Cold (2) You have the specified Energy Resistance against Cold attacks.
Lay on Hands (1d6 hit points, 5/day) (Su) As a standard action (swift on self), touch channels positive energy and applies mercies.
Smite Evil (1/day) (Su) +4 to hit, +2 to damage, +4 deflection bonus to AC when used.
Spellsong Combine spellcasting and bardic performance
Versatile Performance (Oratory) +11 (Ex) You may substitute the final value of your Perform: Oratory skill for Diplomacy or Sense Motive checks

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