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Kai spends his time monitoring the Ambassador and trying to learn anything he can. He finds the note scrawled on the mast, and although at first it intrigues him, he decides his time is best spent on the mission at hand.
Kai bows before the Ambassador, "My lady, It is an honor to serve you."
Kai bows deeply to the captain, then without a word heads back up to get his horse. As he trots back to the port he thinks to himself, I hope this mission goes well. Perhaps the gods will watch out for me. As he gets back to the ship, he is directed where to send his beast of burden, and he makes his way to his quarters.
Wow, I'm on a similar page as Me'mori, I play 1 IRL 3+this one online. And I just started DM'ing one here too. Ras, what other site do you use? Gui, I understand. When I DM I try to make it about collaborative storytelling and not step on anyone's toes.
Ahh, what's the rules light one like?
So is everyone else in other campaigns as well?
I had the same reaction Toph...
The nagaji ronin steps forward and looks toward the captain. "I am Kai, honored member of the Tong clan. It is a pleasure to meet you Captain." He bows deep and then presents his papers.
Kai notices the group gathering around near the ship and bows to them. "Much honor to you all."
As Kai approaches the ship he pulls his mask down over his face and applies the rest of his outfit.
Kai dismounts a fair way from the port itself and ties his horse up. He gathers his possessions carefully making sure everything is in its proper place. He lifts the pack onto his back and looks up at the great ship floating before him in the harbor. Blast, I hate sailing., he thinks to himself, give me solid land any day. He takes a deep breath and prepares to board the ship.
No prob just checking :), I updated my profile.
I listed spy as a trait, I don't know if you wanted anything for that group or not.
Hmm, I like splintering weapon, Distance not so much. But I'll think about it.
The shaken Nagaji accepts the assistance and takes his things back, but looks puzzled. "You are a most honorable individual Tophan Stormcaller. I hope that we are never on opposing sides of a fight." He sips the tea and closes his eyes briefly.
Kai lands on the ground with a resounding thud still confined in the net. He manages to push himself onto all fours and through gritted teeth manages to speak. "You fight well. Your strength is impressive." He attempts to bow, and then slipping the net off himself he walks back over and leans against the edge of the building holding his chest.
Toph tries to grab at him, but Kai slips out of his hold. He stumbles backward a few paces still covered in the netting. He desperately tries to free himself from it.
The net wraps around Kai and he struggles wildly. "Cursed net!" His muscles ripple as he tries to rip the net from his body.
Kai sidesteps the first attack, but the second swing of the net catches his blade and yanks it free of his grasp. He looks shocked for a moment, but then jumps back pulls a short bow from his back and nocks an arrow."You have my blade, but I'm not without other means."
The net flies at the ronin, but as it lands on his head he whirls it and wraps it up into a ball and throws it at his feet. "You think your net can catch me? Ha!" He charges forward swinging his weapon at you.
Kai looks at Toph's gesture, and then around for Karval to interpret. When Karval doesn't respond, he nods and motions for Toph to step into the ring.
Kai bows in return. "Good match, had you knocked me down the fight would've been yours. "
Kai maintains balance and brings his trusted weapon down at Lang.
Kai reaches back and unsheathes his nodachi. He closes his eyes momentarily and whispers as if to the blade itself, "Strike true." Then he bows and assumes a fighting stance.
He smiles again showing his full grin of sharp teeth. "Yes a duel, most honorable of you."He bows and strides outside.
Kai catches the bowl and reads the scrawled question. When he notices the salute from Toph his eyes narrow. "My path is carved by duty, my ship driven by honor. I follow the way set before me by the unwritten code of loyalty that all warriors must hold to!" He stands up as he finishes the statement and finishes the rest of his tea in one swallow. He then slams the cup down on the table.
Kai watches the back and forth of the players curiously. Then after the first few moves turns back to his tea. "Who needs to be good with a toy when you are good with a blade."
"I've just arrived in town and haven't heard anything." Kai continues to drink his tea.
Kai smiles at Karval's reaction. "It's a specialty of my village." He passes the flask to Lang, "Don't drink too much, I don't know how long before I can get more." He carefully glances at everyones' various weapons and smiles."A warrior is nothing without his a blade by his side. Do not confuse a cautious hand with being hot tempered.
Karval: The liquid burns as it slides down your gullet and you feel slightly nauseauted but it doesn't hurt you.
Karval:
Kai shakes his head, still not understanding this weather speaking. He again turns his attention back to Rasamoro.
Rasamoro: I pledge my life to the service of honour and virtue. I will aid any who seek that goal. I have come here to protect lord Shi Gongxi as well.
For what seems like the first time a smile plays at the corner of Kai's mouth. "That depends on what you think it is." He takes another swig and offers it again. His glance reaches Rasamoro and says something that sounds to most of you like a series of hisses and sighs. Rasamoro: Where do you hail from Naga-Ras? I do not recognize your clan.
Kai looks confused for just a moment, but then pulling the flask from his cloak again he takes a swig and shakes his head.
Kai looks from Tophan to Karval and back again. "How do you know what he's saying?" He seems puzzled for a second, but then his expression changes and he turns to Toph. "What happened to yer tongue?"
As Kai stands straight you notice a gold ring dangling from a chain around his neck. He hastily grabs it and hides it under his cloak again and sullenly resumes drinking his tea.
Noticing the hobgoblin staring Kai pours some of the liquid in his tea and says, "Suit yourself." He takes a drink and sighs deeply.
When then server brings his tea Kai bows and pays her. He then takes stock of the unusual crowd gathering around him. He leans over to the cat and says "Try this, you'll like it" and produces a small jug from beneath his cloak.
Kai opens the door of the tea house, and eyes the group inside. He moves to a table on the side and sets his bag down. "Your finest jasmine tea." He says and bows slightly.
If you give me a basket of snakes i might throw them :-) . Kai tends to remain ambivalent to the lawful aspect believing in honor above law or chaos.
I think that Kai can do well as a tank style character. However, with Throw Anything he can also make use of some ranged combat. However I can be flexible with it. Also wanted to congratulate everyone for making it. I'm looking forward to it.
Sweet! I'm excited to be in. This should be good.
Story:
Tong Kai is a veteran of many a combat. He trained as a great samurai in the service of his familial lord. The highest virtue in his mind was that of serving honorably and protecting the Satrap from any harm. However, he was betrayed by a fellow soldier. The other soldier, Ling Zin, gave assassins the location of his master and while he was weakest, they struck. Kai wouldn't let himself believe that Zin was the betrayer. When he went to confront his comrade in arms he found Zin's quarters empty and Zin was nowhere to be found. Tong swore vengeance on Zin for his betrayal, and with the death of his lord he set out as a wandering ronin. Taking up the role of Samurai for hire. He offers his skills to the local Satrap while he searches for Lin in order to exact his revenge. He holds the highest standards for chivalry and honor and will do anything to protect the lord he serves. However, he has become bitter and is often suspicious of peoples' motives. Kai speaks his mind, and doesn't hold back both in battle and out. He tends to be a loner, but will defend those he cares about. He has only one notable feature, that is he bears a long scar down his arm from a battle, but he doesn't speak of it. Kai rides along the road, heading for the next town. His hand briefly rests on his trusted nodachi, and then moves back to the saddle.
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