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Background:
"Dame Arrona will see you now", intoned the valet, ushering Artos into the study. Inside The Dame Serrena sat, with her son Lander warming himself by the fire. They looked roiund as Artos approached,
"Artos Melena ma'am, Sir" indicated the valet in an irritatingly smarmy manner.
"You'd have thought he went and fetched me personally," thought Artos.
"Ah, yes, Artos. How are the family?" inquired Dame Sarrona as the Valet left.
"Not that you care," thought Artos,"But propriety must be maintained."
"They are both well, thank you. They send you their greetings" he said.
"Good, Good" assured Dame Sarrona "But Let us get down to business. You have heard of the expedition to the Stolen lands?"
"Yes. All of Rostland is talking of it." Artos replied.
"You see, already he shows talent for sniffing out rumour" Dame Serrena said to her son. He merely snorted. Turning back to Artos she said,
"You understand that House Lebeda Must have a representative on that expedition. The reputation of the House demands it. Not to mention the possibility of several lucrative trade routes that may be opened up as a result. We cannot allow anyone else to steal those from us, can we. That is why we have chosen you to be our representative on this expedition."
"Aye, aye. I smell a rat." thought Artos
"Why me? I mean, I am grateful for the opportunity, but there must be plenty of better qualified and experienced people you could use." asked Artos.
Dame Serrena and Lander exchanged a glance. Lander cleared his throat and said,
"The expedition is not without risk. Our experienced personnel are too valuable to expose to that risk, and occupied elsewhere. You show the unique set of skills necessary for such an expedition, and are not currently occupied.". He said. He smiled and added, "Think of it as a test. Succeed, and you will bring much honour to your branch of the family, as well as to this House."
"So, I'm expendable. At least I know where I stand." thought Artos "Still, this is the opportunity I have been waiting for"
"Thankyou Ma'am, Sir. I am well aware of my duties as a member of House Lebeda. I accept your commission." Artos bowed to show his compliance.
"Very Good. Jenkings will show you the details." Dame Serrena said, picking up and ringing a small silver bell. The door opened to reveal the valet again.
"This way, young sir," The interview was over.
"Artos Melena ma'am, Sir" indicated the valet in an irritatingly smarmy manner.
"You'd have thought he went and fetched me personally," thought Artos.
"Ah, yes, Artos. How are the family?" inquired Dame Sarrona as the Valet left.
"Not that you care," thought Artos,"But propriety must be maintained."
"They are both well, thank you. They send you their greetings" he said.
"Good, Good" assured Dame Sarrona "But Let us get down to business. You have heard of the expedition to the Stolen lands?"
"Yes. All of Rostland is talking of it." Artos replied.
"You see, already he shows talent for sniffing out rumour" Dame Serrena said to her son. He merely snorted. Turning back to Artos she said,
"You understand that House Lebeda Must have a representative on that expedition. The reputation of the House demands it. Not to mention the possibility of several lucrative trade routes that may be opened up as a result. We cannot allow anyone else to steal those from us, can we. That is why we have chosen you to be our representative on this expedition."
"Aye, aye. I smell a rat." thought Artos
"Why me? I mean, I am grateful for the opportunity, but there must be plenty of better qualified and experienced people you could use." asked Artos.
Dame Serrena and Lander exchanged a glance. Lander cleared his throat and said,
"The expedition is not without risk. Our experienced personnel are too valuable to expose to that risk, and occupied elsewhere. You show the unique set of skills necessary for such an expedition, and are not currently occupied.". He said. He smiled and added, "Think of it as a test. Succeed, and you will bring much honour to your branch of the family, as well as to this House."
"So, I'm expendable. At least I know where I stand." thought Artos "Still, this is the opportunity I have been waiting for"
"Thankyou Ma'am, Sir. I am well aware of my duties as a member of House Lebeda. I accept your commission." Artos bowed to show his compliance.
"Very Good. Jenkings will show you the details." Dame Serrena said, picking up and ringing a small silver bell. The door opened to reveal the valet again.
"This way, young sir," The interview was over.
Personality:
Artos is easygoing and polite, but beneath his genteel exterior lies a strong-willed individual. growing up as a scion of a minor branch of House lebeda has left its mark. Artos was raised with the frustration of not being able to do anything as his branch of the family had fallen into disfavour and failed to get the lucrative postings. Growing up on the margins of society has given Artos a measure of frustration and a senase of futility which he has overcome by persistence and patience. he studied hard, learned all the skills necessary for a trading house, and found he had an aptitude for oratory and the way that speech comes together, which he has been able to turn into an ability to understand the magic of speech.
Artos has a mother and father and a younger sister that are all still alive, and still struggling to make ends meet. he wants to restore honour to the parents that loved him and provide a dowry so that his sister can marry well. he has a sense of duty that will keep him going in the darkest hours.
Artos has a mother and father and a younger sister that are all still alive, and still struggling to make ends meet. he wants to restore honour to the parents that loved him and provide a dowry so that his sister can marry well. he has a sense of duty that will keep him going in the darkest hours.
Stats:
Artos Melens,Human Male, Bard 1
STR 14, DEX 18, CON 13, INT 12, WIS 10, CHA 14
HP: 9
AC: 18 (+4 DEX, +3 Armour, +1 Buckler)
Initiative: +4
F/R/W: +1/+6/+2
Shortbow (Composite) (1d6, +4, x3, 70')
Cestus (1d4+2,+2, 19-20/x2)
Mace (Heavy) (1d8+2,+2,x2)
STR 14, DEX 18, CON 13, INT 12, WIS 10, CHA 14
HP: 9
AC: 18 (+4 DEX, +3 Armour, +1 Buckler)
Initiative: +4
F/R/W: +1/+6/+2
Shortbow (Composite) (1d6, +4, x3, 70')
Cestus (1d4+2,+2, 19-20/x2)
Mace (Heavy) (1d8+2,+2,x2)
Skills:
Appraise+5
Knowledge (Arcana) +6
Knowledge (Geography) +6
Knowledge (Natural) +6
Perception +4
Perform (Oratory) +6
Spellcraft +5
Stealth +8
Use Magic Device +6
Acrobatics +4
Diplomacy +2 (+4 with Unfriendly/Hostile. See traits)
Knowledge +2
Ride +4
Feats and Abilities:
Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
traits: Patient optimist (Erastil) +2 Dip with Hostile/unfrindly, may retry once.
Noble born (Lebeda) 1 additional language.
Bardic knowledge +1
Bardic performance (6rounds/day): Countersong, Distraction, fascinate, inspire courage +1
Spells
cantrips: Detect magic, Ghost Sound, Light, read magic
1st: Cure light wounds, Silent image
Equipment:
Arrows x20
Backpack
Bedroll
Belt Pouch (containing 12sp)
Buckler
Cestus
Flint and Steel
Inkpen
Lantern (Bullseye)
Mace (Heavy)
Oilx3
Outfit (Traveller's)
Shortbow (Composite)
Signal Whistle
Studded Leather
Trail rations (5Days)
Waterskin
Backpack
Bedroll
Belt Pouch (containing 12sp)
Buckler
Cestus
Flint and Steel
Inkpen
Lantern (Bullseye)
Mace (Heavy)
Oilx3
Outfit (Traveller's)
Shortbow (Composite)
Signal Whistle
Studded Leather
Trail rations (5Days)
Waterskin
My Posting Habits:
I am online from about 10 a.m to late evening UK time and dip in and out of pathfinder throughout.