Abilities:
Aura
Blessings (Charm, Good) (6/day)
Channel Energy 2d6
Fervour 2d6 (10/day)
Focus Weapon (Unarmed)
Ki Pool: 10
Ki Powers: Barkskin, Ki arrows, Extra Attack with FoB, +20' Move, +4AC
Lifebound (+2 vs. Death effects and Negative Energy)
Low Light Vision
Mystic Past Life (Gravity Bow(1st), Aspect of the Falcon(1st), Stoneskin (4th), Heroism(3rd), See Invisibility (2nd), True Strike (1st))
Sacred Weapon +1
Zen Archery
Traits:
Fate's Favored (Improves Luck Bonus by +1)
Possessed (1/day make an untrained skill attempt)
Worn/held:
+2 Adaptive Composite Longbow
Headband of Wisdom +2
Ring of Protection +1
Cloak of Resistance +1
Belt of Mighty Constitution +2
Bracers of Armor +1
Quick Runner's Shirt
Efficient Quiver (Contains 20xCold Iron arrows, 10x Blunt Arrows, 10x Whistling arrows, 3 x smoke arrows)
Feather Step Slippers
Pearl of Power (1st)x3
Holy Symbol (Silver)
Belt Pouch Containing 44gp, 7sp, 6cp
In Handy Haversack
Wand - Cure Light Wounds 50 charges
Wand - Abundant Ammunition 50 charges
Potion - Mage Armor x2
Ioun Torch
Bedroll
Blanket
Bullseye Lantern
Caltrops
Canteen
Canvas
Cauldron, common
Compass
Cooking Kit
Flint & Steel
Gear Maintenance kit
Grappling arrow
Mess kit
Mirror
Mug
Oil x10
Scroll Box containing:
Scroll of Lesser Restoration
Scroll of Obscuring Mist
Scroll of Endure Elements
Scroll of Remove Paralysis
Signal Whistle
Silk Rope 50’
Skillet, common
Soap,
Waterskin
The Interview:
Rolando rode into New Cyre a few days early. The town has grown, again, he noted. Making his way to his favourite Inn, The Crown and Bell, he slipped a coin to the stable boy to look after his horse then headed for the Bar. Greeting the Barman like a long lost friend, Rolando tried to enquire about the Expedition and it's leader, but was met with shrugs. Undaunted, he spent the rest of the time before the interview replacing lost or worn equipment, commissioning a few new items and preparing.
On the day of the Interviews, he rose early and joined the queue which was already quite long. Looking at his fellow hopefuls, he could see that most were wannabees, either too young and inexperienced or simply unsuited to an expedition to the Mournlands. When his turn came, Rolando stood before the three interviewers and waited their questions.
What are you best at? Your strongest talent?
"I am an archer, senor. I served as a skirmisher during the Last War and have retained my skills since."
What else can you offer to the group?
"Senor, I also served as a scout a healer and a cook; I can ride and have a keen eye. I am well travelled, and I have worked for House Orien as a mercenary scout and outrider."
What areas are you weakest in?
"Senor, I am a simple soldier and can no act as a go-between or speak for others. That, I leave to someone else."
What experiences do you have with the Mournland?
"Senor, I have been there a few times, and I am confident that I will be able to manage."
Have you visited Cyre before the Mourning?
"Si, Senor. I was a soldier with the armies of Cyre before the day of Mourning. I was born there and lived most of my life there."
Did you serve in the war? For whom, and what were your duties?
"Si, Senor, I served Queen Dannel of Cyre as a skirmisher and a scout. That all ended on the day of Mourning, though."
Do you hold any oaths or duties to others that may conflict with this mission? If so, please explain.
"No, Senor. I no longer hold commission with the armies of Cyre or any other agency. My only obligation is to Olladra, but that should not be an impediment."
Tell me a little about yourself. Your background, your training.
"Senor, there is not much else to tell. I trained to the bow from a young boy, and served as a skirmisher and a scout during the Last War. After the day of Mourning, I found myself in Breland. Having no other prospects, I signed on as a caravan guard with House Orien who were struggling to find reliable and experienced guards as most were serving in their nation's armies. That is where I have been for the last few years, travelling across Khorvaire. Now I have reached the point in my life where I can ask myself, what do I want to do for myself? I am a patriot, senor, and I want to see Cyre return to it's former glory; but to do that I must deal with the Mournland and so I am seeking out those who wish to go there and offering my services. I help them navigate the Mournland, they help me to understand it. It is simple, really. The better I understand it, the better I can serve, and the more likely I will be able to help find a way to reverse it."
Background:
Rolando Emalinos Escados was a soldier serving with the army of Cyre on the day of Mourning. He does not remember moment the day of Mourning began as he was too busy – dying.
He remembers the pain of an arrow piercing his eye and entering his brain, but the rest of his memories are hazy. He remembers serving with the 101st Skirmish Brigade, but he also remembers serving with the 15th Reconnaisance Division, in the same battles. He “awoke” on the edge of the Mournlands, looking for work and signed on with House Orien.
Twice since then he has died, each time reawakening at the edge of the Mournlands. While he is thankful to Olladra for his survival, he knows this is not normal and wants to find out about it. For now he keeps it all to himself, hoping it will not affect his performance.
Rolando is something of a patriot; he figures that if he can find out what is going on he might be able to reverse it and restore Cyre, but he is also practical and is well aware that such a dream is a long distance in the future, and is content to aid expeditions into the Mournlands for now.
