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An unimposing aristocrat born into a house focusing on the Arts, Takeshi was an early disappointment to his family when he displayed little aptitude as an artist (producing only incomprehensible abstract pieces) and instead directed most of his energies toward his studies with the house's master-at-arms.

Consistently evading tutors and dodging the subject with his elders did little to bring him into better standing with his house, but proved a reasonable training ground for developing skill in patience, acceptance, and deception.

While his father thought he was avoiding his responsibilities and birthright, in fact Takeshi saw deep beauty in the crisp movements of the swordsman, and felt his studies were in line with his houses's history. He kept this observation to himself, and his family saw no signs of improvement in his paintings.

His father was nonplussed, and all involved were surprised, when the aging master-at-arms willed his storied blade to the disfavored youth instead of to his replacement upon his death. Deeply honored by his mentor's actions, and on the verge of being disowned anyway, he was happy to set out with the other Swordsmen.

Matsukaze (The Wind in the Pines) is an unusually slight Chokuto (straight sword), forged in ancient times from a silvery metal lighter and stronger than steel. The hilt is fashioned from dark wood that has hardened nearly to stone over the years, under silk wrappings; close inspection of the blade reveals subtle temper markings reminiscent of a summer's breeze. This ancient and storied weapon is famous for its supernatural speed and sharpness, but afficianados know it as a melancholy blade with a checkered history containing more than its fair share of hopeless last stands and unrequited ambitions. It has tended to attract rather resigned or fatalistic bearers. Mithral Shortsword +1.

Takeshi Abe
NG Human Unchained Rogue 2

str 10
int 14
wis 12
dex 19
con 14
cha 14

BAB +1
CMB +1 or +6 with sword
CMD 15 = 10+1b+0s+4d

Matsukaze (mithral shortsword +1): +6 1d6+1 19x2 [+1d6 sneak attack]

F 2=0+2
R 7=3+4 [+1 vs traps] [evasion]
W 1=0+1

Init +10 = 4d+2t+4f
AC 18 = 10 +3a +4d +1s [+1 vs traps]
HP 19 = 8+5 +(2c+1fc)*2

Skills 8+1h+2i+2bg
acrobatics 9 = 2+3+4
bluff 8 = 2+3+2+1t
diplomacy 8 = 2+3+2+1t
disable device 12 = 2+3+4+1tf+2mwk
disguise 7 = 2+3+2
escape artist 9 = 2+3+4
perception 6*= 2+3+1 [+1 vs traps]
sense motive 6 = 2+3+1
stealth 9 = 2+3+4
knowledge(local) 6 = 1+3+2
ride 8*= 1+3+4 [+2 saddle]
climb 4 = 1+3+0
swim 4 = 1+3+0
bg:craft(art/painter) 7 = 2+3+2
bg:sleight of hand 9 = 2+3+4

Feats/Abilities/Traits
T1 reactionary (+2 init)
T1 trustworthy (+1 bluff/diplomacy)
H1 improved initiative
1 quick draw
R1 finesse training 1
R1 sneak attack +1d6
R1 trapfinding
R2 evasion
R2 talent: slow reactions (enemies hit by sneak attack cannot AoO for a round)

Languages
Common
Tian
Celestial

Matsukaze (mithral shortsword +1)
masterwork buckler (160gp)
masterwork studded leather (175gp)
dagger (2gp)
shortbow (30gp)
arrows x20 (1gp)
flint and steel (1gp)
silk rope x50' (10gp)
explorer' clothes (10gp)
masterwork thieves' tools (100gp)
backpack (2gp)
sunrod x5 (10gp)
signet ring (5gp)
rations x2 (1gp)
water skin (1gp)
heavy horse, combat trained (free)
canvas x10 yds (1gp)
saddlebags (4gp)
military saddle (20gp)
shortsword (10gp)
noble's clothes (75gp)
soap (0.5gp)
sealing wax (1gp)
rations x10 (5gp)
water skin (1gp)
artist's kit (5gp)
potion: cure light wounds x3 (150gp)
bedroll (0.1gp)
blanket (0.5gp)
218 gold, 9 silver

30 pts buy
s 10 0
i 14 5
w 12 2
d 17 13 +2r
c 14 5
c 14 5