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Thanks all! Normal progression for Seb as well.

Maima stands at the ready to leap across if he has room, and Seb moves up and pulls out his longbow.

Readied Action for Seb to use his longbow when the pit goes away.

Both Seb and Maima brace themselves for a potential attack.

Total Defense for both. Seb's AC is 29, Maima's is 22.

"Maima, back away!"

After giving instructions to his ape, Seb pulls out another alchemist's fire and lobs it at the swarm.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 - 2 = 19
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Sorry guys, I'm going to be out of town for work for a few days and slow to post. Feel free to bot me.

"Hey, did you all hear me? Has anyone seen the imp these guys were talking about?"

Turning toward the half-orc, Seb shouts confirmation.

"No sign of the imp yet, my friend! But I heard them too, we should keep an eye out."

Refocusing his attention on the enemies he can see, Seb holds his shield high as he swings overhanded at the doom knight.

Seb will make an attack with his warhammer on the nearest, still living doom knight (which I'm guessing will be blue).

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Confirmation: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Crit Damage (x3 crit): 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 8) + 6 = 22

Raising his shield, Seb whispers to himself.

"Bless me and protect me, Abadar."

He then takes off running, weaving his way through his allies to the other side.

Double move, provoking AoOs as he goes. AC is 26 with spells.

Seb follows as swiftly as he can, running with his warhammer in hand.

Double move 40 feet.

"Maima, go!"

Seb reaches to his shoulder, and the tiny monkey reaches his paw out to touch Seb's outstretched hand. The monkey leaps from Seb's shoulder, and as he flies forward, transforms into a large ape. Maima bounds forward to join the fight. Seb moves more slowly around the bend of the cavern, drawing his warhammer.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Seb whispers "Seems trustworthy to me..."

"Maimutsa and I will wait up here with you, Garduk. We'll come down second."

Seb walks over to calm the animals.

"Easy friends, all is well. We're trying to help. Calm down, that's it."

Wild Empathy: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 = 9

Well, so much for that...

Maima transforms back into the small monkey before the journey.

As the approach the mines, Seb looks around to see if he can identify any of the creatures coming and going by their tracks.

Survival: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 nope...

"Those of you who are more tactically minded than me--how do you suggest we proceed?"

Ensuring that he doesn't over extend himself, Seb plants his feet carefully before swinging overhead with his warhammer.

Standard Action: Attack with warhammer, fighting defensively and using combat expertise. AC now 28, with a -5 to attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 - 1 - 4 = 7
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Seb moves into action, placing himself right next to Aramaya. He raises his shield and looks to block any blows she sends his way.

Move Action: Move 10 feet (I'll take any AoOs)
Standard Action: Total Defense (AC now 29)

Seb walks over to the set of wooden weapons and studies them for a moment. He grabs something resembling a warhammer, and also very nice axe that Kulga passed up. He walks over to Kulga and hands it to her.

"Use this; you'll be much more effective than I will with it. I'll let the metamagic rod be my choice."

He then closes his eyes and prays, and the wooden warhammer becomes heavy in his hands. Seb casts lead blades on the wooden warhammer.

If I'm understanding correctly, there's only one rod. So I'd like Kulga to be able to use a masterwork weapon, and Garduk can use the rod. Seb will use a regular version of a warhammer; he's more of a "get in the way and tank" guy anyway, not really a huge damage dealer.

Sorry I'm behind here. Is there anyone else who can use a rod? If so, I'll grab that. Otherwise, I'll take a masterwork warhammer. Also, can Maima fight too (using non-lethal attacks)?

A smile spreads across Seb's face as he hears about the challenge. He looks over at Maima.

"Now this I can do! Race you to the top, Maima!"

Without picking up his armor, shield, or pack, Seb takes off running toward the pillar.

Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Seb removes his full plate, sets down his shield and his pack, and climbs up on the post.

What am I doing here? There are no politics, no courts, no one to persuade...this is not the place for me.

Despite his misgivings, he concentrates hard to stay up on the post.

Can we take 10 on the Acrobatics checks? If not, I'm rolling those here as well.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Fort Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

Seb approaches the middle of the room, seemingly concentrating on something very hard. When he opens his eyes, they look sharp and penetrating, and his head twitches around a bit as if his senses were heightened.

Seb uses Animal Focus - Falcon which gives a +4 on Perception checks for 1 minute.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Strength (w/ +2 from the last trial): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9

He closes his eyes and easily senses when the monk approaches, but his parry is too weak to block the blow. He tries to laugh it off as he takes off the blindfold.

"Well done, my friends, well done. You're far stronger than me!"

The animal companion of a courtly hunter doesn't have tricks, and has an intelligence like a familiar (so Maimutsa's INT is 7). He should just be able to do it, but I know it's a little odd, so here's two untrained Handle Animal checks just in case (aiming for DC 10, since he doesn't learn tricks). Also including the text from the archetype in a spoiler tab here.

Untrained Handle Animal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Untrained Handle Animal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Seb smiles back at Aeotsep, and then helps Maimutsa off his shoulder to the ground. He gestures at the monkey to do as the others did, and as he does so, Maimutsa begins to grow. No longer a tiny monkey, he becomes an ape larger than any others in the room. Smiling again, Seb speaks to the ape.

"Greetings, Maima. Good to have you here. As you were, please."

Studying the older monk and his companions, Seb frowns.

"Wise Aeotsep, you must know that we each have our own strengths, and this is not mine. My companion here," he says, gesturing to Maimutsa, "would be much better suited. He and I are truly a team, and I believe that his success is my success, and mine is his. Could he perform this test in my place?"

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

As the elderly monk leaves the room, Seb speaks to the group.

"Something isn't quite what it seems. I believe this wait is part of the test. Ready yourselves."

With that, Seb draws his warhammer and then begins chanting a spell. His warhammer suddenly melds with his arm, accompanied by a disgusting sucking sound. The warhammer disappears.

Seb casts hide weapon.

Seb follows up on what Kulga shares.

"As you know, we Pathfinders are seekers of knowledge above all else. And so we come to you for knowledge--through out interactions with you, our travels to, through, and from your monastery, and through what can be revealed by acquiring another piece of the Sky Key."

Diplomacy (either primary or as an aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Seb does his best to ingratiate himself with their host as he joins her for lunch, keeping a running conversation going to learn what he can while trying to make his questions seem innocuous.

"If I may ask, how have things been at the monastery? I have heard vague rumors of bandits and cultists, which are, I'm sure, tedious worries that distract from more important pursuits in the name of Irori."

Knowledge (nobility): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

"Greetings, favored one of Irori. Our journey was indeed long, but we are glad to be in your presence. I am Seb Stills, a follower of Abadar, a Pathfinder, and your humble servant."

Seb bows low after finishing his introduction. Sitting on Seb's shoulder, Maimutsa does the same.

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

"This truly sounds fascinating; I know little of Irori or his faith, but I'm eager to learn more."

"A diplomatic mission of sorts then, eh? Sounds right up my alley. Isn't that right, Maimutsa?" he says, scratching his monkey's head as he listens to the Venture-Captain.

He's an ape animal companion; monkeys / apes are the sacred animal of Abadar. And though he's lost most of his paladin powers, Seb is still devoted to Abadar.

Seb Stills - I was looking at your character sheet for information on your how your ape animal companion can switch back and forth between a large ape and a tiny monkey? (pup shape???) Unfortunately the character details for Seb Stills are pretty sparse. I assume you'll be adding more detail soon, or have a link to the character sheet.

Yes! I'll have it all updated (this weekend, most likely).

FWIW for now, that ability is called "Subtle Companion"

Subtle Companion (Su) At 2nd level, a courtly hunter can transform her animal companion into a similar Tiny animal to allow it hide easily or even blend in and act as a spy. For instance, a tiger could be transformed into a housecat, a wolf could be transformed into a Tiny dog, a dire bat could be transformed into a Tiny flying fox, and so on. This functions as a polymorph effect, and the animal companion gains a +2 size bonus to Dexterity and a –4 size penalty to Strength (use the polymorph table to adjust its ability score if the animal companion is larger than Medium). As a standard action, the courtly hunter can touch her animal companion to transform it.

Seb, after the slightest moment of embarrassment at being recognized, smiles at his new companion. He responds in his native tongue.

"Az öröm az enyém, és az út előre hosszú; lerövidítjük az utat."

Never one to sit in silence, Seb speaks to everyone gathered.

"Let's not waste this opportunity while we wait. Tell me, friends, what brings you here? Where have your adventures as a Pathfinder taken you?"

Seb chuckles.

"Oh, he's considerably better trained. My demeanor is mostly just for show, anyway." He grins, making it difficult to tell if he's being serious, trying to fool you, or making a joke.

A tall man with olive skin and dark brown hair stands with perfect posture. His full-plate armor, engraved with a key symbol on the chest, gleams even in the absence of sunlight. A warhammer, steel shield, and longbow hang from his back. A monkey, the size of a cat, stands on his shoulder - if you didn't know any better, you'd say the monkey was standing at attention as well.

He smiles at anyone who walks into the room, greeting them cheerfully but not exuberantly. His words are formal, but with a clear Varisian accent more suited to a traveling caravan.

"Hello my friend, I am Seb Stills. And this is my companion, Maimuta. He nods his head toward the monkey, who bows.

Character Name: Seb Stills
PFS#: 69739-8
Race/Class(es)/Level(s): Male Human (Varisian) Hunter (Courtly Hunter) 3 / Paladin (Gray Paladin) of Abadar 1
Faction: Sovereign Court
Day Job Roll: Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

1) What special / unusual rules, boons, or corner cases should I know about regarding your character?

Seb has an ape animal companion who can switch back and forth between a large ape and a tiny monkey as a standard action; the ape is also treated as a familiar in terms of his INT, and he uses Seb's skill ranks for his own.

2) What are your strengths, interests, or skill sets outside of combat?

Seb thrives out of combat, and focuses on social interactions, aided by his ape.

3) What are your go-to combat tactics?

Seb is a tank in combat, and flanks with his ape to increase his chances to hit even when using Combat Expertise.