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About Shirota Wakahisa

Shirota Wakahisa
Male Human Ninja
CG Medium Humanoid [Human] (Tian-Min)
Init +4 Perception 0
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Defense
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AC 16 T 14 FF 12
HP 9 (1d8 + 1 FC)
Fort 0 Ref 6 Will 0
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Offense
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Melee
Wakazashi +4 Atk, 1d6, 18-20/x2, P/S, Deadly
Ranged
Weapon # Atk, 1d#
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Statistics
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Str 12 Dex 18 Con 10 Int 14 Wis 10 Cha 13
BAB 0 CMB +1 CMD 15
Feats - Surge of Success, Weapon Finesse
Languages Common, Tien, Varisian, Minkaian
Traits
Best Friend - You are best friends with one of the NPCs; you’ve grown up together, and while your friend has had a much more exciting life than you so far, you hope one day to follow in your friend’s footsteps and see the world—or perhaps even become an adventurer yourself. You’ve picked up a lot from your friend, but particularly his or her skill in interacting with others. If Ameiko is your best friend, you gain a +2 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks. In addition, in situations where your best friend is in danger, you gain a +1 trait bonus on all attack rolls against foes that threaten your friend.
Anatomist - You gain a +1 trait bonus on all rolls made to confirm critical hits.
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Skills
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Racial Abilities
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Bonus Feat - Bonus feat at 1st level
Skilled - Gain an extra skill point at 1st level and every level thereafter.
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Class Abilities
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Poison Use - At 1st level, a ninja is trained in the use of poison and cannot accidentally poison herself when applying poison to a weapon.
Sneak Attack - (1d6) If a ninja can catch an opponent when he is unable to defend himself effectively from her attack, she can strike a vital spot for extra damage.
The ninja’s attacks deal extra damage anytime her target would be denied a Dexterity bonus to AC (whether the target actually has a Dexterity bonus or not), or when the ninja flanks her target. This extra damage is 1d6 at 1st level, and increases by 1d6 every two ninja levels thereafter. Bonus damage from sneak attacks is precision damage. Should the ninja score a critical hit with a sneak attack, this precision damage is not multiplied. Ranged attacks count as sneak attacks only if the target is within 30 feet.
With a weapon that deals nonlethal damage (such as a sap, whip, or unarmed strike), a ninja can make a sneak attack that deals nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage. She cannot use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage in a sneak attack, even with the usual –4 penalty.
The ninja must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot, and must be able to reach this spot. A ninja cannot sneak attack while striking a creature that has concealment.
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Equipment
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30 GP
Lamellar Cuirass - +2 ACm +4 Max Dex
Backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, caltrops, chalk (10), flint and steel, grappling hook, iron pot, mess kit, mirror, pitons (10), rope, soap, thieves' tools, torches (10), trail rations (5 days), waterskin, explorer's outfit, scarf, tattoo
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Background
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Born in Sandpoint to Akemi and Hibiki Wakahisa, His mother doted on him from a young age. His father, however, trained him rigorously, despite having few toes. Hibiki would never say how he lost them, only that it was an honor to have done so. Why he trained Shirota as intensely as he did, only he and Akemi knew. But Shirota always had dreams that it was to protect Ameiko, that cute girl who lived on the other side of the river.
Despite her father's disapproval, Ameiko and Shirota often played together and learned together growing up. Then again, she played with everyone. But where she looked at Shirota and saw a close and dear friend, Shirota would look at her and see a girl, soon a woman, that he wanted to love and protect. Well, she could protect herself, but help protect at the very least.
Finally breaking down from his training after an argument with his father over why he was trained so much, Akemi finally stated it was time to inform young Shirota of their family's duty. But before they had a chance, heroes of Sandpoint arrived, rallying the town to defend itself against a giant assault. Akemi rushed to help heal the injured, Hibiki took out the family longbow, and Shirota took the family sword.
That was the last Shirota saw of his family alive. Akemi had been bludgeoned by a giant, Hibiki's body was never found. Distraught, Shirota wandered into the woods, where he wallowed in his pain and anger for a season.
Finally coming to terms with his family's death, he has returned to Sandpoint, hoping to at least put his skills to the test. Maybe join the guard or be a bouncer at the Rusty Dragon or something. Preferably the Dragon so he can at least be near his friend (and hopefully one day, lover), Ameiko, who has also dealt with tradgedy of her own.
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Appearance & Personality
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Standing just shy of 6', Shirota is the very model of a Tian-Min male. His raven black hair is tied back in a simple knot to be kept out of his face. His eyes are vibrant green, almost emerald or jade in color. His skin is often tanned, and callouses cover his hands from his years of training under his father. His mother, a skilled healer, tanner and seamstress, made his clothes and armor, a beautiful blend of Minkaian and Chelish design.
He is a kind young man, but one who is driven by a desire to protect those he holds dear. Laid back and genial only to become hard and serious at the drop of a hat.