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Tiko Masuit
Male Human (Tian-Dan) Samurai (Sword Saint) 4
LN Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +0
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Defense
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AC 21, touch 12, flat-footed 19 (+8 armor, +1 shield, +2 Dex)
hp 56 (4d10+12)
Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +2; +2 vs. the spells and spell-like abilities of the subject of your challenge
Defensive Abilities resolve (2/day)
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee Masterwork Katana +7 (1d8+4/18-20/x2) and
. . Masterwork Naginata +9 (1d8+6/x4) and
. . Masterwork Wakizashi +7 (1d6+2/18-20/x2)
Ranged Masterwork Composite longbow (Str +3) +7 (1d8+3/x3)
Special Attacks brutal slash +2, iajutsu strike +2d6/-4 ac (full-round), tome's challenge +4 (2/day)
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 11
Base Atk +4; CMB +8; CMD 20
Feats Improved Initiative, Toughness +4, Two-weapon Defense, Two-weapon Fighting
Traits Armor Expert, Scholar of the Ancients
Skills Acrobatics -2 (-6 jump), Climb +5, Craft (calligraphy) +2, Diplomacy +4, Escape Artist -2, Fly -2, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +7, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (religion) +4, Linguistics +7, Ride +2, Sense Motive +5, Stealth -2, Swim +5
Languages Common, Draconic, Osiriani, Ancient, Shoanti, Thassilonian, Tien
SQ mounted archer, orders (order of the tome), specialized knowledge (knowledge [arcana]), weapon expertise (katana)
Combat Gear Oil of magic weapon, Potion of cure light wounds, Potion of cure moderate wounds, Potion of enlarge person, Potion of reduce person, Potion of restoration, lesser, Potion of shield of faith +2; Other Gear +1 Tatami-do armor, Masterwork Composite longbow (Str +3), Masterwork Katana, Masterwork Naginata, Masterwork Wakizashi, Cloak of resistance +1, Adventurer's sash (18 @ 0 lbs), Backpack, masterwork (7 @ 18 lbs), Bedroll, Belt pouch (3 @ 1 lbs), Everburning torch, Flint and steel, Journal, Sack (empty) (4), Swarmsuit, 186 GP, 8 SP
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Special Abilities
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Armor Expert -1 Armor check penalty.
Brutal Slash +2 (Ex) Gain a bonus to confirm Iajutsu Strike criticals.
Iajutsu Strike +2d6/-4 AC (Full-round) (Ex) Draw sword as strike challenged foe for extra dam, but take AC penalty for 1 rd. You can use this once per foe, each day.
Mounted Archer (Ex) At 4th level, the samurai becomes skilled at firing ranged weapons while mounted. A samurai only takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls with ranged weapons while his mount takes a double move. This penalty increases to –4 while his mount is running.
Order of the Tome Knowledge is the stepping stone of both truth and power.

The members of this order devote themselves to the preservation of knowledge. Most would protect written knowledge at all costs, but there are members that believe there is such thing as kno
Resolve (2/day) (Ex) Starting at 1st level, the samurai gains resolve that he can call upon to endure even the most devastating wounds and afflictions. He can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day for every two samurai levels beyond
Specialized Knowledge (Knowledge [arcana]) (Ex) +2 on Know (Arcana) checks involving books, tomes, scrolls, or any other form of written knowledge.
Swarmsuit DR 5/- vs. Diminutive Swarms, DR 10/- vs. Fine swarms.
Tome's Challenge +4 (2/day) (Ex) +4 to damage target, -2 AC vs. others when used, +2 bonus on all saving throws against spells or spell-like abilities cast by the subject of his challenge and a +2 bonus on all Bluff and Sense motive checks involving the subject of his challenge.
Two-weapon Defense +1 to AC while wielding 2 weapons. +2 when doing so defensively.
Weapon Expertise (Katana) (Ex) You can quick draw the chosen weapon, and gain +2 to confirm critical hits.
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Why are they in Sandpoint for the Swallowtail Festival?
Tiko has been in the area for quite some time. His order is curious about the Thassilonian era, and has sent several scholars to this area in the past for research. One is missing, and Tiko is in the territory looking for clues. He just happens to be in town at the same time as the festival.

What motivates them to do good deeds proactively, or at least oppose Evil while staying more or less neutral?
There must be balance in the world for it to function as intended. Only by following a strict set of morals, and duties can this balance be achieved. Tiko finds hiself being pulled to combat evil, as good seems to pretty much take care of itself.

What sets them apart from others of their race, class, and race-class combination?
Most of his family and friends have never left the general area they were born in. Tiko finds different cultures, and places fascinating, and is pleased when his approach to life is able to make a difference to others...for deep inside, people are the same everywhere. He is inclined to use a little restraint when dealing out violence, but when he decides to do so he doesen't hesitate.

Where do you see this character's classes going when we level up? Are you going to take a prestige class? Or stick with the base?
At this point Tiko plans on following his dreams as a Samauri.

Is there anything else that's important to know about this character?
Tiko has a soft spot in his heart for animals...seeing them as the imbodiment of neutrality. If he can ever be accused of being reckless, it would probably involve trying to help an animal.

What posting rate do you hope to expect?
I can post once a day for the most part...but don't have a problem with every couple of days, as long as the plot moves forward. Waiting all week to go through a door is a bit taxing :-).

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Chung
Horse, Heavy
N Large Animal
Init +4; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor, +4 Dex, -1 size, +2 natural)
hp 19 (2d8+10)
Fort +8 (+4 vs. hot or cold environments and to resist damage from suffocation), Ref +7, Will +3
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Offense
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Speed 35 ft.
Melee Bite (Horse, Heavy) +2 (1d4+5/x2) and
. . Hooves x2 (Horse, Heavy) -3 x2 (1d6+2/x2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 20, Dex 18, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 17, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +7; CMD 21 (25 vs. Trip)
Feats Endurance, Run
Tricks Attack [Trick], Combat Riding [Trick], Come [Trick], Defend [Trick], Down [Trick], Guard [Trick], Heel [Trick]
Skills Acrobatics +1 (+5 to jump with a running start), Climb +2, Escape Artist +1, Fly -1, Perception +8, Ride +1 (+3 to stay in the saddle), Stealth -3, Swim +2 (+6 to resist nonlethal damage from exhaustion)
Languages
SQ combat riding [trick]
Other Gear Kikko armor, Bit and bridle, Military saddle, Saddlebags (empty), You have no money!
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Special Abilities
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Combat Riding [Trick] The animal has been trained to bear a rider into combat.
Endurance +4 to a variety of skill checks. Sleep in L/M armor with no fatigue.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Run Run 5x your speed in light/medium armor or 4x speed in heavy armor and keep Dex when running.
Scent (Ex) Detect opponents within 15+ feet by sense of smell.

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