CG Medium Outsider (Biped Base Form)
Init +1; Senses Darkvision 60 ft.
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dex, +4 Natural)
hp 9 (plus 1d10+1 temporary)
Fort +1, Ref +1, Will +2; +2 vs. enchantments
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OFFENSE
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Masterwork Elven Curve Blade +6 (1d10+6/18-20)
Melee 2 Claws +5 (1d4+4)
Ranged Composite Longbow (+1) +2 (1d8+1/x3)
Ranged Dagger +2 (1d4+4/19-20)
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 12, Con 13, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 15
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 16
SQ Evolutions (Ability Increase [Str]), Claws, Improved Natural Armor, Limbs [Arms], Limbs [Legs]
Background:
Tessara Bereleniel lived for many years in her elven homeland of Kyonin far to the south. A noble princess, she was poised to become an attendant to the queen's closest advisors. But, as Tessara came of age, an unusual manifestation exerted increasingly frequent control over her mind and body. Kyonin's healers struggled to understand this condition, and her family paid handsomely for divinations to discern its origin. To everyone's surprise, they learned she served as a conduit for the divine power of Iomedae, fused with a possessing spirit from the celestial realm, a celestial eidolon named Valor. Despite this revelation, even visiting priests from the goddess' church failed to discern the eidolon's purpose. As a result, Tessara became a curiosity, feared by those who misunderstood her powers and annoyed by those who obsessively watched over her every action.
In time, Tessara set aside her intended station, becoming an envoy and ambassador so she could strike out on her own and find her purpose. Journeying to strange new lands enabled her to ascertain the commonalities in all forms of spiritualism. But only after reaching the Worldwound did she finally feel a sense of belonging. Valor has strengthened with each new conflict against the demons. And the followers of the Iomedae have aided her in better understanding the eidolon's purpose. Finally assured of her place in the world, she presents a compelling figure on the battlefield — a warrior capable of summoning the divine might necessary to turn back the Abyss.
Appearance:
Tessara is one of the more distinctive elves serving in the crusades, having traveled extensively enough to pick up lots of unique fashion and gear from around the world. She wears a unique suit of masterwork leather lamellar from the exotic lands of Tian Xia and wields a long curve blade from her homeland. A dagger and longbow completes her weapon ensemble, and she always wraps herself in a long, green traveling cloak. While Tessara's countenance is among the most beautiful of the elves, her long, white hair and violet eyes are often lit from within by the icy blue radiance of the fused eidolon inside her, as its radiance shrouds her body in ghostly mail. This Spirit of Valor fuels her vigor on the battlefield, lending her small frame more physical might than she could ever generate on her own. At 142 years old, Tessara is of average height for an elf, but can look most men in the eye at 5-feet, 11-inches tall. Her meager frame, however, weighs just 115 lbs.
Personality:
Tessara has a split persona, exhibiting the typical demeanor of a carefree elf until she summons her fused eidolon. Then, she becomes more serious, facing down threats which would quail the hearts of ordinary men. Practiced with bow and blade, she’s equally comfortable in melee or when sniping, using her magic to augment herself and her companions. An avid collector, she also enjoys accumulating various bits of gear and lore from foreign lands, particularly items of extraplanar origin as she continues to study her eidolon’s connection to the celestial realm.
