Finishing him off.


Just a few touches, may take me into tomorrow, which I also have off, convieniant.

PLAYER: AYRN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: Pio Erosa [pronounced “PEE-oh AIR-rose-AH”]
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Religion: Therassor

Build: Warblade 1 / Crusader 1 / Dragon Shaman 1 / Warblade +1
Experience: 6000 xp

Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 30 y.o.
Height: 5 ft 7 in
Weight: 176 lbs
Hair: Brown, with wisps of grey
Eyes: Lively green
Skin: Copper, weathered, clean shaven

Pic: http://www.janeng.com/portfolio2/images/artwork/warrior_web.jpg

Description: Standing at just over five and a half feet tall and weighing roughly 175 pounds, Pio is a typical drannese male. His chestnut hair, while thick, is usually kept short and never allowed to grow past his chin. The warrior is slender, yet his muscles are corded and built for endurance.

Pio is a man of deep, passionate faith – yet is also simple and earthy. While he pays heed to all the gods of good, his life path has drawn him towards Therassor, the god of righteous battle. While Pio can be a tactician when the need arises, he is a man of action who seeks to win both the favour of his lord and of men through his deeds.

While not overtly a glory hound, Pio is secretly looking to make a name for himself. And while he enjoys the praises of men (and women), he does not look to lord over anyone. Somewhat surprising (at least to Pio), Pio has often found himself leading men into battle over the past seven years.

Pio is a man of the common folk who remains deeply connected to his humble upbringing despite his successes in battle. Not forgetting to debt owed to Ormander, Pio has often returned to Drefast to lend the old man a hand through donations of wealth and time. While he sees the thievery of the orphanage as a necessary evil to survive in the often times cruel environment of Drefast, Pio hopes for a day when the orphanage will not longer need sulk in the shadows. Armed that hope – that dream for a better future – Pio continues to work on Ormander’s behalf. It is what has brought him back home this day.

Recent History: Pio has spent the last ten years wandering throughout the lands of Drannon as a soldier of fortune, often returning to Drefast after a specific contract is complete. He has fought in a variety of campaigns against Sendria, a few against Ertain, and has ventured as far as the swamps of Kedesh to the west. From time to time, he has taken on “exploration” jobs, delving deep into tombs and towers from ages past, looking to recover long forgotten “items of interest” for his employers. His powerful weapon and belt were “acquired” on one such expedition into the ruins of Thrinacia, though Pio would say that it was a gift given to him by the handmaiden of Therassor herself.


ABILITY SCORES
STR: 16 [+3]
DEX: 13 [+1]
CON: 14 [+2]
INT: 14 [+2]
WIS: 8 [-1]
CHA: 8 [-1]


RACIAL & CLASS FEATURES
Human Racial Features: Bonus feat at 1st level; Bonus skill point at each level; Base speed 30 ft

Warblade Class Features: Battle Clarity [INT mod to REFL saves]; Weapon Aptitude

Crusader Class Features: Steely Resolve [5]; Furious Counterstrike

Dragon Shaman Class Features: Totem Dragon [Brass]; Draconic Aura +1; Auras – Power, Presence, Vigor


FEATS & SKILLS
Feats: Nymph’s Kiss; Exotic Weapon Proficiency [Bastard Sword]; Stone Power

Skills: Balance +0 (5 ranks), Bluff +7 (5 ranks), Climb +0 (3 ranks), Concentration +8 (5 ranks), Diplomacy +9 (5 ranks), Heal +1 (0 ranks), Hide -7 (0 ranks), Intimidate +9 (5 ranks), Jump +2 (5 ranks), Knowledge [Local] +7 (5 ranks), Knowledge [History] +4 (2 ranks), Knowledge [Nature] +3 (1 rank), Knowledge [Religion] +4 (2 ranks), Listen -1 (0 ranks), Move Silently -7 (0 ranks), Ride +6 (5 ranks), Search +2 (0 ranks), Sense Motive -1 (0 ranks), Survival -1 (0 ranks), Spot -1 (0 ranks), Swim -9 (0 ranks), Tumble +0 (5 ranks)


MANEUVERS / STANCES / AURAS
Warblade Initiator Level: 3

Warblade Maneuvers Known: Moment of Perfect Mind (DM, counter)*, Sapphire Nightmare Blade (DM, strike), Steel Wind (IH, strike)*, Mountain Hammer (SD, strike)*

Warblade Stances Known: Punishing Stance (IH)

Crusader Initiator Level: 2

Crusader Maneuvers Known: Crusader’s Strike (DS, strike)*, Vanguard Strike (DS, strike)*, Charging Minotaur (SD, strike)*, Stone Bones (SD, strike)*, Leading the Attack (WR, strike)*

Crusader Stances: Martial Stance (DS)

Aura Strength: +1

Auras Known: Power, Presence, Vigor


COMBAT INFORMATION
Total Hit Points: 45
Current Hit Points: 45

Delayed Damage Pool: 5 points
Damage Reduction: None
Spell Resistance: None

FORT save: +9
REFL save: +3 [+1 when flat-footed]
WILL save: +1
Miscellaneous Saves: +1 save versus Spells and Spell-like Abilities (Nymph’s Kiss); Moment of Perfect Mind (Warblade counter which uses a concentration check in place of WILL save)

Defensive Items: Full Plate, Heavy Shield
Total AC: 21
Touch AC: 11
Flat-Footed AC: 21

Encumbrance: Heavy
Speed: 20 ft
Initiative: +5

Current Stance: Punishing Stance
Current Aura: Presence (+1 Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate)

Base Attack: +3
Grapple: +3

Attack Option #1 - Lance: +6 attack (+7 when mounted and attacking unmounted creatures smaller than Alcee); 10 ft reach; 1d8+3 damage (double damage when charging atop Alcee); x3 critical; two-handed; one-handed when mounted

Attack Option #2 - Light Crossbow: +4 attack (+0 when firing from mount); 80 ft range; 1d8 damage; 19-20/x2 critical

Attack Option #3 - +1 Bastard Sword: +7 attack (+8 when mounted and attacking unmounted creatures smaller than Alcee); 1d10+4 damage; 19-20/x2 critical

Attack Option #4 - Shield Bash: +6 attack; 1d4+3 damage; x2 critical


EQUIPMENT & WEALTH
Currently Wearing [2 lbs]: Explorer’s Outfit (-- gp, -- lbs), Healing Belt (750 gp, 1 lb), Belt Pouch (1 gp, 1 lb)

Armor [65 lbs]: Full Plate (1500 gp, 50 lbs), Heavy Shield (20 gp, 15 lbs)

Weapons [11 lbs]: +1 Bastard Sword (2335 gp, 6 lbs), Light Crossbow (35 gp, 4 lbs), Bolts x10 (1 gp, 1 lb)

Wealth [1 lb]: 10 Grommels, 19 Jetras, 21 Guains

Other Forms of Wealth [3 lbs]: Dranesse Citizenship Papers (150 gp, -- lbs); finely detailed, iron statuette of the Battle Maiden of Thrinacia (55 gp, 3 lbs)

Additional Gear: see below for Mount’s listed gear


MOUNT INFORMATION
Name: Alcee [pronounced “AL-see”]
Race: Heavy Warhorse

Description: Measuring at just over 15 hands, Alcee is powerfully muscled yet agile and elegant in action. Her coat is a glossy black, her mane and tail are thick. A small white star marks the center of her forehead.

Pic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:_DSC00069.JPG (take out the underscore when you enter in the website.)

Type: Animal
Size: Large
Space/ Reach: 10 ft / 5 ft

Ability Scores: Str 18, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6

Initiative: +1
Encumbrance: Medium
Base Speed: 50 ft
Adjusted Speed: 35 ft

FORT save: +7
REFL save: +5
WILL save: +2

Total AC: 18 (-1 size, +1 dex, +4 natural, +4 armor)
Touch AC: 10 (-1 size, +1 dex)
Flat-Footed AC: 17 (-1 size, +4 natural, +4 armor)
Barding: Scale Mail Barding

Base Attack/ Grapple: +3 / +11
Attack: Hoof +6 melee (1d6+4)
Full Attack: 2 Hooves +6 melee (1d6+4) and bite +1 melee (1d4+2)
Special Attacks: None

Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Feats: Endurance, Run
Skills: Listen +5, Spot +4

Gear [109 lbs]: Military Saddle (20 gp, 30 lbs), Bit and Bridle (2 gp, 1 lb), Saddlebags (4 gp, 8 lbs), Scale Mail Barding (200 gp, 60 lbs), Lance (10 gp, 10 lbs)

Gear in Saddlebags [48 lbs]: Bedroll (1 sp, 5 lbs), Winter Blanket (5 sp, 3 lbs), Feeding Bucket (2 sp, 2 lbs), Flint and Steel (1 gp, -- lbs), Daily Trail Rations x4 (2 gp, 4 lbs), Waterskins x2 (2 gp, 8 lbs), Armor and Weapons Cleaning Kit (10 gp, 5 lbs), Horse Grooming Kit (10 gp, 10 lbs), Men’s Grooming Kit (25 gp, 3 lbs), Explorer’s Outfit (10 gp, 8 lbs)

I picked up the Long Sword +1 [DMG] and a Healing Belt [MIC, pg 110)

A Healing Belt grants the following:

+2 Heal checks (always active)

3 charges each day which are renewed each day at dawn.
By expending charges through touch, Pio can heal damage (or cause damage to undead) in the following amounts:

1 charge = heals 2d8 hp
2 charges = heals 3d8 hp
3 charges = heals 4d8 hp

MY GOD!?> HAVE ENOUGH INFO!>

good good another player for the party!!!

Are you actually going to play, good Gruggster! Promises, promises... so many broken promises.

When shall we see your shifty rogue?

As soon as I get home. I finished it and thought I sent it but I guess I didn't I shall shove him up there tonight!



*throws things at Ayrn*

That was one nice novel... ehm, post, Ayrn. Gives lots of opportunities for roleplaying!

I suggest you all take your turns and reply there where needed

Stryke: Your character is much older than mine and probably had not met me at the orphanage. Therefore, there is NO way you would know was a magic user by sight. Percifeer makes a point of being an 'archer'. Looking like a magic user is one way to put a bullseye on your chest.

Ayrn: Great post. Your age does a heck of a lot to bring the group together. If you weren't power-gaming I'd like it even more .

Everyone else: I can't wait to get rollin'. This is looking like fun.

Man, if I were power-gaming, I would have gone with Crsauder 4 all the way, picked up a glaive, some spiked armor, and taking Combat Reflexes, Stand Still, and Stone Power to create an crazy, attack of opportunity doom machine.

Instead, I'm just trying to fill in the gaps I perceive in our party (battlefield control, buffer, healing) as best I can, so you all can SHINE!

The beauty of Pio is that he has so many abilities that make the rest of you SHINE well (at least, I hope that will be the case). He like a bard... only better!


On another note, will it be okay if Pio calls your character "Percy"?

perfectly reasonably as she is younger than him and would've seen any 'nicknames' in the orphanage given by older kids as a term of endearment.

you kids are doing wonderful

Tomorrow or on Monday at the latest.

I've got some work to finish tonight.

I'm home chums!


Name: Ereshen
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Hair: Blond (Short and Spiky)
Eyes: Green
Class: Rogue 3/Fighter 1
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Deity: Falloes

Stats:
Str 10
Dex 17
Con 12
Int 12
Wis 10
Cha 12

HP: 22
AC: 17
Initiative: +7
Speed: 30ft.

BAB: +3
Melee: +3
Ranged: +6

Weapon:
To Hit:
Damage:

Fortitude +4
Reflex +6
Will +1

Skills:
Balance +10 (6 ranks)
Climb +8 (7 ranks)
Disable Device +11 (6 ranks)
Hide +8 (6 ranks)
Intimidate +3 (2 ranks)
Jump +10 (7 ranks)
Listen +6 (6 ranks)
Move Silently +8 (6 ranks)
Open Lock +11 (6 ranks)
Sleight of Hand +9 (6 ranks)
Tumble +10 (6 ranks)

Languages:
Common
Sylvari
Khordaldrum

Feats:
Improved Initiative
Acrobatic
Athletic
Quick Draw

Class Abilities:
Sneak Attack + 2d6
Trapfinding
Evasion
Trap Sense +1

Gear:
+1 Shortspear, 10 Daggers, +1 Chain Shirt, Grappling Gauntlet (100ft of rope), 5 Torches, Flint and Steel, Backpack, Masterwork Thieves Tools, 5 Days Rations, Waterskin, Bedroll.

Funds:
1337 gp


That's right chums. I'm rocking a purse of 1337 gold. I'll post soon.

Almerin, after seeing Ayrn's character, I see you're giving us a bit more leeway with magic items/feats than I originally thought. I'm curious if I could trade in my amulet of natural armor for a wand of summon monster I? It will save me 1250gp and drop my AC from 19 to 18 (14 w/o mage armor). Is that reasonable?

- Sui