Byntrou of the winding river
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[B]Name:[/B] Byntrou of the winding river
[B]Class:[/B] Barbarian 2 / Sorcerer 1 / Rogue 1
[B]Race:[/B] Bous
[B]Size:[/B] Medium
[B]Gender:[/B] Male
[B]Alignment:[/B] Chaotic Neutral
[B]Deity:[/B] None
[B]Str:[/B] 12 +1 (4p) [B]Level:[/B] 4 [B]XP:[/B] 8,375/10,000
[B]Dex:[/B] 12 +1 (6p) [B]BAB:[/B] +2 [B]HP:[/B] 36/36
[B]Con:[/B] 14 +2 (4p) [B]Grapple:[/B] +3 [B]Dmg Red:[/B] -
[B]Int:[/B] 15 +2 (6p) [B]Speed:[/B] 40' [B]Spell Res:[/B] -
[B]Wis:[/B] 10 +0 (2p) [B]Init:[/B] +1 [B]Spell Save:[/B] -
[B]Cha:[/B] 16 +3 (10p) [B]ACP:[/B] 0 [B]Spell Fail:[/B] -
[B]Base Armor Shld Dex Size Nat Misc Total[/B]
[B]Armor:[/B] 10 +2 +0 +1 +0 +0 +0 13*
[B]Touch:[/B] 11 [B]Flatfooted:[/B] 13 (Uncanny Dodge)
* Total 11 while raging
* Total 15 with Mage Armor cast
[B]Base Mod Misc Total[/B]
[B]Fort:[/B] 3 +2 +5 (+7 vs. massive damage)
[B]Ref:[/B] 2 +1 +3
[B]Will:[/B] 2 +0 +2 (+4 vs. enchant/telepath)
[B]Weapon Attack Damage* Critical[/B]
Scimitar.................+3......1d6+1.......18-20/x2 slashing
MW C. Longbow +1str......+4......1d8+1.......x3, range 110 ft. piercing
* conditional: +1d6 for Sneak Attacks
[B]Languages:[/B] Common, Giant, Aquan, Sylvan
[B]Abilities:[/B]
--Racial (Bous)--
* +2 Con, -2 Dex
* Mistaken Identity: +1 vs. Minotaur
* Large-handed: +1 disarm / vs. disarm
* Solid body: +2 bull rush, trip, or overrun
* Dense body: +2 Fort vs. massive damage
* Firm Will: +2 save vs. enchantment / telepathic
psionic power
--Barbarian--
* Fast Movement (+10 base racial)
* Rage 1/day
* Uncanny Dodge
* Simple and Martial weapon proficiency
* Light/Medium armor proficiency
* Shield proficiency
--Sorcerer--
* Familiar:
+2 Spot / +2 Listen when within arm's reach
+3 Bluff (snake familiar)
* Arcane spells (used / slots per day):
Cantrips: 0/5
1st level: 2/4 (base 3 +1 Cha)
* Spells Known:
Cantrips (4): Acid Splash, Read Magic, Dancing Lights,
Ray of Frost
1st level (2): Mage Armor, Magic Missle
* Spell saving throw DCs:
Cantrips: 13 (14 evocation)
1st level: 14 (15 evocation)
--Rogue--
* Sneak attack +1d6
* Trapfinding
[B]Feats:[/B]
Athletic (1st level)
Spell focus [Evocation] (3rd level)
[B]Skill Points:[/B] 34 [B]Max Ranks:[/B] 6/3
[B]Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total[/B]
Appraise...................0....+2..........+2 (+4 bows)
Bluff......................2....+3...+3**...+8
Climb......................5....+1...+2*....+8
Craft (bowmaking)..........5....+2..........+7
Disable Device.............4....+2..........+6
Jump.......................5....+1..........+6
Open Lock..................1....+2..........+3
Ride.......................5....+1..........+6
Search.....................5....+2..........+7
Spellcraft.................2....+2..........+4
Survival...................5................+5 (+7 find tracks)
Swim.......................5....+1...+2*....+8
* Athletic Feat bonus
** Snake familiar bonus
[B]Equipment: Cost Weight[/B]
--Worn/Carried--
Scimitar..................15gp....4lb
Arrows (29)................1gp....3lb
MW Comp Longbow............--.....3lb
Ring of Feather Fall.....220pp......--
Bracers Armor +2.........400pp....1lb
Traveler's Outfit...........--....--
Heavy Steel Shield*.......20gp....15lb
MW Thieves' Tools........100gp....2lb
Spell comp. pouch..........5gp....2lb
CLW potion................50gp.....--
Silver dagger...............**......1lb
** Adventure loot
* carried on back (not normally in use)
[B]Total Weight:[/B]31lbs [B]Money:[/B] 1256gp total (2 Sardonyx, 1 Jade, 1 Silver Pearl, 2 Rose Quartz, 1 onyx, 1 Amythyst, 1 violet garnet, 26 gp)
[B]Lgt Med Hvy Lift Push[/B]
[B]Max Weight:[/B] 43 86 130 260 650
[B]Age:[/B] 23
[B]Height:[/B] 6'2"
[B]Weight:[/B] 250lb
[B]Eyes:[/B] Dark Green
[B]Hair:[/B] Brown
[B]Skin:[/B] Dark Brown
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Description:Byntrou is on the short end for a Bous, but that still leaves him tall by most other humanoid standards. Add to that his dense muscle, well-toned during his upbringing in order to try to attract a powerful mate, and Byntrou strikes an imposing figure. His dark coloring is accented by the green of his eyes--and, as she often settles herself on one of Byntrou's horns in idle moments, by his diamond-backed viper familiar, Delcoi.
Familiar Stats:[sblock]Name: Delcoi (viper snake familiar)
Size: Tiny
Gender: Female
Hit Dice: 4
Hit Points: 18
Initiative: +7
Speed: 15 ft. (3 squares), climb 15 ft., swim 15 ft.
Armor Class: 18 (+2 size, +3 Dex, +2 natural, +1
familiar), touch 15, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple: +2/-11
Attack: Bite +7 melee (1 plus poison)
Full Attack: Bite +7 melee (1 plus poison)
Space/Reach: 2½ ft./0 ft.
Special Attacks: Poison
Special Qualities: Scent, Improved Evasion, Share
Spells, Empathic Link
Saves: Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 17, Con 11, Int 6, Wis 12, Cha
2
Skills (natural): Balance +11, Climb +11, Hide +15,
Listen +6, Spot +6, Swim +5
Skills (through master): Jump +2 (5 ranks, -3 Str), Survival +6 (5 ranks, +1 Wis)
Feats: Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse [/sblock]
Origins:[sblock]Byntrou wanted more than to simply attract a powerful female and stud a strong family for her, but he could never bring himself to question the female Boes directly. Instead, he channeled his frustration into his training. His mother commended the fire he could bring to a fight, but cautioned him not to go too far lest he damage himself and lose his chance to be top choice. Indeed, many of the unmated females at the last family gathering had expressed interest in the time of Byntrou's majority.
None of his cousins, however, would ever get to snatch him up. As he tracked game one afternoon, a group of three humans called out to him, their voices thick and slurred but their weapons nonetheless sharpened--and unsheathed. They labeled him one of the Hated Others, as so many blind humans might, and Byntrou knew the danger he faced. Silently he prayed one of his kin might happen by to aid him.
The chance appearance of a small snake--and its bite--distracted the men, but when Byntrou called out to keep them from killing the poor creature (he could imagine its fear, almost feel the surge of adrenaline as it coiled back beneath their rising blades) they turned on him once again. He wished he'd had the foresight to draw his bow while they were preoccupied. Instead, he backed away, arms forward.
He tried to calm them, but they called him that name again, and Byntrou's own temper bubbled up. His hands clenched as the edges of his vision reddened. Pointing an accusatory finger at the human, Byntrou shouted denial at the claim, damned their very flesh for making it.
The rage gurgled forth, but instead of charging his body with energy as he expected, Byntrou felt it rush along his arm, burning at the tip of his finger. Then it happened: a glob of yellow fluid arced forth, starting at the tip of Byntrou's finger and landing on the chest of the human, who screamed as his flesh sizzled audibly. His friends joined his screams when the liquid splashed on impact and hit them, as well, hissing on their faces and arms. They ran away, screaming vows of revenge, leaving Byntrou to stare at his finger like it was something completely foreign to his body.
He flinched when the snake slithered over his foot, tongue flickering. They locked eyes, and he realized he could feel what the snake did. It seemed to think it odd that Byntrou wouldn't know the weapons the world had given him. Then came assurance: the snake understood as soon as she felt Byntrou call her. She would help. They would learn about Byntrou's new sting together.
There were still the humans, though, and the trouble they might cause Byntrou's family. Unless he was no longer there, a rogue element they could deny.
Byntrou gathered up the snake and made for the river, following it out of his family lands. He hid from his kin and the humans alike, knowing he would never see his family again, hoping he would never see those humans again. He had always wanted to be something all his own. Now was his chance. Byntrou of the winding river made his way into the world, hoping his strength and his newer ... skills would be enough to sustain him.[/sblock]
Associating with Bahruul:[sblock]A chance encounter and display of Byntrou's magics resulted in his partnering with another Bous, Bahruul. Byntrou is meant to be Bahruul's mystical guide on his quest to fulfill a prophecy involving someone the pair knows only as "Oathbreaker." Byntrou's own nascent abilities, however, have proved insufficient to the task of revealing who or where "Oathbreaker" might be. He has thus convinced Bahruul to seek aid from other, non-Boes sources. Their travels have lead them to the town of Theropa.[/sblock]
On meeting Destiny:[sblock]The Aster seemed to appear out of nowhere. Of course, given how small the creatures were, it was hardly surprising the Boes hadn't taken notice of her. It was only Delcoi's mental nudge that gave Byntrou cause to turn. When he looked down, the Aster's bright blue eyes locked onto his gaze. Though they didn't touch one another, Byntrou nonetheless felt himself held in place, as if unseen hands gripped his soul.
"There is no shame in admitting your limitations, Byntrou," the Aster said quietly. "Your herdmate's devotion is stronger than you suspect."
Byntrou's breath grew cold in his chest. "How do you know my name?"
The diminutive female creased her eyebrows. "You just told me," she answered, clearly perplexed. Then, a slight desperation in her voice, she backed away a step, whispering, "didn't you?"
Delcoi slid her way out of Byntrou's robes where he'd concealed her and moved to wrap around his horn, and the insight she shared with him, as usual, was quicker in coming than his own. Here was another like him. Another struggling with a power not fully understood. But unlike Byntrou, the small one appeared to be alone.
"What are you up to, Byntrou?" Bahruul called out. Apparently, he'd just noticed his companion had stopped. Bahruul gave Byntrou a comrade's slap on the back, then laughed when he saw the Aster, "Don't tell me: we require the aid of a tiny cat girl."
The Aster blushed, and turned her gaze from them, moving to leave. It didn't take Delcoi's urging for Byntrou to make a decision this time. He puffed out his chest and turned to Bahruul. He still only came up to the warrior's chest, but that didn't mean he couldn't affect a forceful presence when he needed to.
"Supernatural power is beyond what the mundane eye sees, Bahruul. Small is her frame, but mighty are the psychic forces she commands. Sorcery alone clearly hasn't shown us the Oathbreaker. We've come to find alternate means, and we have found one in this Aster, this ... " he turned to her now, seeing the spark in her eyes that his praise had engendered. She already knew he was searching for her name, and answered:
"Destiny," she declared proudly.
Bahruul chuckled. "Well, with a name like that, we'd be fools to refuse her, eh herdmate?"[/sblock]
On finding Keryth (and leading into the plot hook):[sblock]"There," Destiny pointed into the crowd. The man towered over most of the others humans, the silver highlights in his dark hair catching the light. Serene and graceful as he was, it would have been difficult not to take notice of him even without the psychic's aid.
Bahruul smacked Byntrou on the back. "At least the unknowable forces picked a tall one this time, eh, Byn?" He smiled, then turned affably downward to add, "No offense, of course, lady."
Destiny smiled. "Of course."
"Now, how to approach our intended divine guide?" Bahruul said.
As if on cue, the man turned and caught them all staring. Byntrou really wished people would stop locking eyes with him, especially people with such knowing gazes. This one had exotic, silver eyes.
Byntrou tried to shrug it off, announcing as if it were his plan all along, "We don't. He comes to us."
Sure enough, the lithe man slipped through the crowd on the walkway, across to the pair of Boes and their small Aster guide. Byntrou realized on the man's approach that, unlike most humans, this one was not only as tall as him, but slightly taller.
"You seek Bahamut's aid?" It was only slightly a question.
Bahruul took the lead now. It was his quest, after all.
"I seek the Oathbreaker, as is prophesied" he said, pulling up to his full height and staring down at the man, commanding. "I have gathered arcane and psychic powers to guide me. They advise me that your link to the divine is crucial in unlocking the secrets of my birthright."
The priest merely frowned, the dragon hanging from his neck glinting in the silence.
"Bahamut's power is not to be demanded, my good Bous. And a child of the dragon is hardly cowed by so blunt a show of force."
Not a human, then. A Drakontos. That explained the coloring. The height. The Drakontos looked over the others. Tiny Destiny. Nervous though he tried to hide it Byntrou. And, Bahruul's stance notwithstanding, the man's expression softened.
"It can, however, be gained through mutual respect and understanding. Come, I've a space at The Pixie's Hammock. If you agree to give up your game of 'who has the bigger stick,' I'll hear your tale and decide if Bahamut would wish me to take up your cause."
He walked away without checking to see if the others followed. When they shuffled into step behind him a few moments later, he smiled slightly, saying, "My name, since you've forgotten to ask, is Keryth. You can introduce youselves when you buy the first round of drinks."[/sblock]
Adventure Notes:[sblock]~Scimitar, Longbow, and quiver of arrows from Regent's Program. Rental: 2gp/day up to cost for scimitar & Longbow, 1gp total for arrows.
~Contact:
Karan - Innkeep, Theropa
~Contact:
Endoo - Arms and Armor merchant, Theropa
~Contact:
Dahlia - Waitress at
The Rusty Anchor, Theropa
~Contact:
Filgar - Guard in Theropa
~Antagonist:
Dreeves - Black Market merchant, Theropa[/sblock]
