Heroes of the Lance

holyman said:

[sblock=tanis]
tanis half-elven
5th level half-elf fighter

strength: 16 (damage adj. +1; open doors 9; bb/lg 10%)
intelligence: 12 (+3 additional languages)
wisdom: 13 (no adjustment)
dexterity: 16 (reaction/missile adj. +1; defensive adj. -2)
constitution: 12 (system shock 80%; resurrection 85%)
charisma: 15 (max#ofhenchmen 7; loyalty/reaction adj. +3)

saving throws

Code:

paralyzation, poison
or death magic                  11
rod, staff, or wand             13
petrification or                
polymorph                       12
breath weapon                   13
spell                           14

[sblock=combat]
hp: 35
ac: 4 (leather armor +2, dex adj.)
base thac0: 16
weapons:
Longsword +2 (damage 1d8+3 s-m/1d12+3 l, thac0 14)
longbow (damage 1d6 s-m/l, thac0 15)
flight arrows 20/20
dagger (damage 1d4+1 s-m/1d3+1 l, thac0 16 stab, 15 thrown)

special: Point blank shooting (6-30 feet)
longbow (damage 1d6+1 s-m/l, thac0 13) [/sblock]

[sblock=proficiencies]
weapon: 6 (gain 1/3 lvls)
non-weapon: 6 (gain 1/3 lvls)

weapon:
Longsword
longbow (specialization)
dagger
single weapon style specialization

non-weapon:
Local history (cha +0)
survival-woodlands (int +0)
etiquette (cha +0)
weather sense (wis -1)

secondary skills:
Hunting
bowyer/fletcher [/sblock]

[sblock=racial abilities]
30% resistance to sleep and charm-related spells.
Infravision 60'
spotting concealed door:
-passing within 10' 1 on a d6
-searching 1-3 on d6
searching for secert doors 1-2 on d6 [/sblock]

[sblock=equipment]
leather armor +2
longsword +2
longbow
quiver with 20 arrows
daggers (2)
backpack
-flint and steel
-waterskin
-provisions (3 days)
-torch(1)
-whetstone
bedroll
traveler's outfit

treasure:
Stl - 11
sp - 8
cp - 0
gems: None
jewerly: None

misc magic:
None [/sblock]

[sblock=history]
tanis was born during the terrible shadow years that followed the cataclysm. His mother was a qualinesti elf who was assaulted by a human plainsman. She escaped to qualinost, but died giving birth to a halfbreed: Tanis.

The elves of qualinost, who revere life as sacred in all forms, raised tanis as one of their own. Nonetheless, the mixture of human and elven blood was unusual. Tanis felt the difference between himself and his elven cousins strongly.

As a ward of the speaker of suns, the ruler of qualinost, tanis grew close to the speaker?s three children ?gilthanas, porthios, and laurana. Laurana developed a childhood crush on tanis. He felt he loved her, too, but she remained a child when he began to feel the stirrings of adulthood. To avoid conflict with his adopted family, and to learn about his human side, he felt the time was right to leave the elven realm and see the world. A bitter conversation with gilthanas helped clinch his decision.

Tanis, journeyed to solace to visit flint fireforge, a dwarf who had been his friend for many years, and became flint'?s business partner. Solace became his home, although he and flint traveled throughout abanasinia on business. In those years, he became a seasoned adventurer, a fighter, and a natural leader.

Slowly, a group of companions formed around tanis, including tasslehoff, sturm, caramon, raistlin ?and kitiara. Kitiara, half-sister to caramon and raistlin, was an alluring dark-haired beauty, passionate and wild. They fell in love- ?tanis, because he had never met a woman as strong and self-assured, kitiara, because she had never met a man who could stand up to her.

In those years there were rumors of growing trouble ?bandits, ogres, goblins, and even worse creatures in the land. Finally, the roads became impassable. Business fell off. The companions each found a quest - ?tanis set out to find evidence of true gods in the land? - and one day they parted. Each of the companions swore a solemn oath to meet at the inn of the last home one final time, five years hence.

For five years, tanis roamed the known world, finding much that was strange and evil?but nothing of the true gods. Finally, discouraged, he returned to solace to meet his companions once more. [/sblock]

[sblock=personality]
tanis is plagued by an inner conflict that is manifested by his love for two dissimilar women ?the childlike and innocent elf-maid laurana, and the wild and free-spirited human kitiara. Although filled with self-doubt and uncertainty about his place in the world, tanis seldom allows his emotions to show. The only visible sign of his turmoil are in his eyes.

He is trusting of strangers and friendly, yet is reserved, even with his closest friends. Sometimes he is afflicted by dark moods and doubts. Although a natural leader, he is not sure he wants a leader?s responsibility. Money has little value for him.

He is an excellent fighter, with no fears or weaknesses. Kitiara is his only obsession.

Tanis received an elven education and can read and write. He has traveled throughout the haven/solace region and west across the mountains. [/sblock]

[sblock=details]
alignment: Neutral good
size: Medium
height: 5'-10"
weight: 145lbs.
Age: 102(actual)/22 (apparent)
rust red hair and beard, hazel eyes
languages: Common, qualinesti elf, hill dwarf, camptalk [/sblock]

[sblock=character card]
i have wandered through forest and wilderness for five years. Through qualinesti west of the kharolis mountains, through the forests of kith-kanan, all the way to the sea. I found no trace of healers, not even tales of them-in my travels. Still, the gods of good must exist: Their signs are everywhere. The white stag led me on good paths, the wheeling bird foretold war, and the thunderclouds warned me of danger. These are the handiwork of the good gods. But i found no cleric to the west. [/sblock][/sblock]

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HolyMan said:

[sblock=Caramon]
Caramon Majere
6th level Human Fighter

Strength: 18(63) (Hit adj. +2, Damage adj. +3; Open doors 13; BB/LG 25%)
Intelligence: 12 (+3 additional languages)
Wisdom: 11 (no adjustment)
Dexterity: 11 (no adjustment)
Constitution: 17 (Hit Point adj. +3, System Shock 80%; Resurrection 85%)
Charisma: 15 (Max#ofHenchmen 7; Loyalty/Reaction adj. +3)

Saving Throws

Code:

Paralyzation, Poison
or Death Magic                  11
Rod, Staff, or Wand             13
Petrification or                
Polymorph                       12
Breath Weapon                   13
Spell                           14

[sblock=Combat]
HP: 51
AC: 5 (scale mail and shield)
Base THAC0: 15
WEAPONS:
longsword (Damage 1d8+5 S-M/1d12+5 L, THAC0 12)
spear (Damage 1d6+3 S-M/L, THAC0 13 stab, 15 thrown)
dagger (Damage 1d4+3 S-M/1d3+3 L, THAC0 13 stab, 15 thrown)

Special: Extra Attacks
longsword attacks = 3/2 attacks per round
[/sblock]

[sblock=Proficiencies]
Weapon: 8 (gain 1/3 lvls)
Non-Weapon: 6 (gain 1/3 lvls)

Weapon:
longsword (specialization)
dagger
spear
two-handed sword
punching and wrestling
Sword and Shield Style specialization
Two-Hander Style specialization

Non-Weapon:
Animal Lore (Int +0)
Fire-building (Wis -1)
Swimming (Str +0)
Endurance (Con +0)
Set Snares (Int -1)

Secondary skills:
Fisher [/sblock]

[sblock=Equipment]
scale mail armor
shield, medium
longsword
spear
dagger
Backpack
-flint and steel
-waterskins (3)
-provisions (5 days)
-torch(2)
-whetstone
-iron pot
Rope 50'hemp
Bedrolls (2)
Traveler's outfit

Treasure:
STL - 7
SP - 3
CP - 0
Gems: none
Jewerly: none

Misc Magic:
None [/sblock]

[sblock=History]
Caramon, a giant of a warrior, is Raistlin'?s twin brother and Kitiara's half-brother, He could not be more unlike his siblings. He is honest and open where Raistlin is cynical and reserved, friendly and compassionate where Kitiara is wild and passionate.

The twins were born when Kitiara was eight. One twin was strong and healthy, but the other nearly died at birth. Because their mother was frail, it fell to Kitiara to raise the two. Caramon, the first-born twin, showed himself to be a warrior born. As he grew, he outstripped other boys his age, always being the tallest and strongest around. He quickly acquired fighting skills, and was soon a champion swordsman.

Although the twin brothers were nothing alike, Caramon loved his brother Raistlin dearly, and frequently protected him from bullies. When Raistlin discovered his natural aptitude for magic, no one was more pleased for him than Caramon, even though Raistlin?s new studies made him a poor companion. Caramon, an outgoing and social person, had many friends, including young Sturm Brightblade. One day, he met Tasslehoff Burrfoot, a kender, and so the twins became involved with the companions.

Caramon accompanied Tanis and Flint on trips in the Haven/Solace area, and grew into a powerful fighting man. At the age of twenty, he and Raistlin met with their companions in the Inn of the Last Home for what would be the last time in many long years. For Raistlin had been granted an opportunity to take the Test-an experience that would make him into a powerful mage . . . if he survived it. Caramon, ever faithful, accompanied Raistlin. He has never talked about what happened there, but the Test created a darker bond between the two brothers.

[sblocl=Personality]
Caramon is easy-going, strong, and shy around women. He is trustworthy to a fault. He is not secretive (except about the Test) and has no inner doubts. His one obsession is polishing his sword. He is very protective of his little brother and very fond of him, but doesn't understand him in the slightest. He is often embarrassed by his brother's rudeness and apologizes for him. His motto is, "There is no problem that cannot be solved by strength." Money is nice, but not important.

Caramon is occasionally impulsive, and doesn't always know his own strength. He is left-handed. His intelligence is not great- in contrast to his brother. What he appears to be on the surface is what he is in his soul. His only private depth lies in his love for his brother.

Caramon is a skilled outdoorsman as well as a fighter. Because of his great strength, he carries enough weapons and armor to be virtually a "walking arsenal".

He is content to follow Tanis lead, and deeply respects Sturm, though he wishes both of them would loosen up a bit. [/sblock]

[sblock=Character Card]
The travels of me and my brother Raistlin took us over the Kharolis Range, though we moved to the southwest, beyond the realms of the Elves. We searched for the fabled Towers of High Sorcery. Deep in the dark mists that always seem to cover that land, we found those towers that have long been hidden to men. They appeared out of the mists. [/sblock]

[sblock=Details]
Alignment: Lawful Good
Size: Medium
Height: 6'-00"
Weight: 200lbs.
Age: 25
brown hair, brown eyes, left handed
Languages: Common, Camptalk, Plainsman, Hill Dwarf [/sblock][/sblock]

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WarShrike said:

[sblock=Flint]
Flint Fireforge
4th level Dwarf Fighter

Strength: 16 (Damage adj. +1; Open doors 9; BB/LG 10%)
Intelligence: 7 (additional languages +1)
Wisdom: 12 (no adjustment)
Dexterity: 10 (no adjustment)
Constitution: 18 (Hit Point Adj. +4 System Shock 99%; Resurrection 100%)
Charisma: 13 (Max#ofHenchmen 5; Reaction adj. +1)

Saving Throws

Code:

Paralyzation, Poison
or Death Magic                  13
Rod, Staff, or Wand             15
Petrification or                
Polymorph                       14
Breath Weapon                   16
Spell                           16

[sblock=Combat]
HP: 42
AC: 6 (studded leather armor, small shield)
Base THAC0: 17
WEAPONS:
handaxe +1 (Damage 1d6+2 S-M/1d4+2 L, THAC0 16]
dagger (Damage 1d4+1 S-M/1d3+1 L, THAC0 17 stab, 17 thrown)

Special:
extra attack with shield[/sblock]

[sblock=Proficiencies]
Weapon: 5 (gain 1/3 lvls)
Non-Weapon: 5 (gain 1/3 lvls)

Weapon:
Battleaxe (specialization)
handaxe
dagger
Weapon and shield style specialization

Non-Weapon:
Mountainerring NA
Appraising (Int +0)
Artistic Ability (crafting) (Wis +0)
Weather Sense (Wis -1)

Secondary skills:
Woodworker [/sblock]

[sblock=Racial Abilities]
- +1 to hit orcs, goblins, half-orcs, and hobgoblins
-Ogres, ogre magi, trolls, giants, and titans subtract 4 from their attack rolls when attacking a dwarf
-Bonus to saves vs Rods, Staves, Wands, and Spells (+5)
-Bonus to saves vs poison (+5)
-20% chance of magical item failure for all items except, weapons, armor, shields, guantlets, and girdles
-Infravision: 60'
-While underground, they can detect the following information when within 10' of the particular phenomenon (but they can determine their approximate depth below the surface at any time).
Detect grade or slope in passage 1-5 on d6
Detect new tunnel/passage construction 1-5 on d6
Detect sliding/shifting walls or room 1-4 on d6
Detect stonework traps, pits, and deadfalls 1-3 ond6
Determine approximate depth underground 1-3 on d6
Note: A dwarf must deliberately try to make these determinations, the information does not simply spring to mind unbidden.
[/sblock]

[sblock=Equipment]
studded leather armor
small round shield
handaxes +1 (2)
dagger
Backpack
-flint and steel
-waterskin
-provisions (1 day)
-whetstone
Bedroll
Traveler's outfit

Treasure:
STL - 21
SP - 3
CP - 0
Gems: 1 (10stl)
Jewerly: none

Misc Magic:
None [/sblock]

[sblock=Background]
Flint Fireforge, a grandfatherly dwarf, is the oldest of the companions. He is a Neidar (Hill) Dwarf, born in the wilds of the Kharolis Mountains. His father fought in the Dwarfgate Wars against the mountain dwarves, and told Flint many stories about that terrible conflict. After the Cataclysm, humans and hill dwarves sought refuge in the ancient dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin. The mountain dwarves, fearing they would be overrun, shut the gates of the kingdom, shutting out their kin, the Neidar, in the process. War raged for years, and both armies were obliterated in the final battle. The mountain dwarves who remained closed Thorbardin forever. The hill dwarves, shattered by the war, broke up into small clans. Flint was born into the poverty and hardship of his people, and grew up with a deep hatred of the mountain dwarves that had so betrayed his people.

Flint learned his trade as a metalsmith from his father, and set out into the world when he became an adult. His official reason for leaving was to find a more lucrative place to ply his trade, but secretly he dreamed of returning rich and powerful to reunite the Neidar Kingdom.

Eventually, Flint moved to Solace, since that town was located near all the major trade routes (and had one of the finest inns in the known world). His work was much in demand because of his skill, and he became one of the few dwarves welcome in the elven kingdom of Qualinesti. There he met a young half-elf named Tanis, and they formed a fast friendship.

When Tanis left Qualinost, he came to Flint in Solace, and Flint took the young half-elf on as a business partner. Together, they roamed the Haven/Solace region, and even traveled west across the mountains. They never went south, for Flint was not yet ready to face his own people again.

Although Flint grew increasingly crotchety as he aged, Tanis seemed to attract young, energetic people. And so the Companions formed around Flint and his young assistant. Flint, though always gruff, became much fonder of the Innfellows than they ever realized.

Flint had a near-brush with drowning that left him terribly afraid of water, and also had a close call with fire that left him nervous about flames. He is allergic to horses.

When Flint retired, he decided finally to travel south to find his people, and left Solace when the Innfellows departed. He traveled south of Pax Tharkas, but was captured by Aghar (gully dwarves)and imprisoned for several years. Finally, he escaped, but carries a burning hatred for the disgusting creatures. [/sblock]

[sblock=Personality]
Flint is a complex personality. He is gruff, cynical, distrustful, dwarvishly greedy, and never forgets an insult, but at the same time is extremely loyal, a little bashful (especially around women), humorous, and capable of deep and lasting friendship. Although it often appears different, he worries about his friends, thinking that they are children needing his care. He doesn't like to fight, but does it when he has to. He distrusts magic and all magic-users - including Raistlin. He has a running feud with Tasslehoff, but is secretly fond of the kender.

He is very fond of precious metals and gems, and is a talented metal craftsman. He whittles continually, and strokes and cleans his beard whenever there isn't a piece of wood in his hand. He dresses sloppily when traveling (to discourage bandits), but is very much the dandy in town. His health is good, but he has a touch of rheumatism. [/sblock]

[sblock=Details]
Alignment: Neutral Good
Size: Medium
Height: 4'-7"
Weight: 148lbs.
Age: 148(actual)/50's (apparent)
Rust graying brown hair and beard, hazel eyes, scar over right eyelid
Languages: Common, Hill Dwarf [/sblock]

[sblock=Character Card]
I have searched for unseen things these past five years and to avenge the wrongs done to my people. I have little to show for either. Years ago, the Kingdom of Thorbardin in the Southern Kalthax Mountains housed all the dwarves. We Hill Dwarves lived above ground and produced the food for the Mountain Dwarves in the kingdoms below. They gave us fine metalwork in return. But when the Cataclysm came and we rushed for the safety of the underground city of the Mountain Dwarves, they closed the gates, leaving us to the wrath of the gods. I searched for the Great Doors into the underground city, but the mountains had changed. Gully Dwarves caught me, but I escaped, slaying many of the sorry creatures. Curses on the Mountain Dwarves and their cousins in the Gully! [/sblock][/sblock]

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