A Merc's Life: Howl of the Carrion King [03]

The man comes around slowly, beginning to take in his surroundings and registering the question. "Ooohhhmmmnnnn. I . . . I am Oxvard, a priest of Abadar. I came to Katapesh from Cheliax with a group of like minded individuals seeking to make a name for ourselves and to find riches on which to live. We called ourselves the Lions of Senara."

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4

"Where now, I wonder, have your other lions got off to? Methinks you should have called yourselves 'the Wolves,' and then they might have been loyal enough not to leave you behind. Or have they all met a fate worse than yours? And what of Cheliax these days? Is it still a devil-infested snake pit?" Houwlou figures he'd better stop while he maybe still can before he comes to blows with the poor rotter.

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Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4
Name: Houwlou Groulenas Age: 20
Class: Ranger 4 Height: 6'
Race: Olcán Weight: 190 lbs
Size: Medium Fur: Black/Brown
Gender: Male Eyes: One Brown, One Gray
Align: Chaotic Good
Deity: Panthiest HERO Points: 03

Str: 16 +3 Level: 04 XP: 9900
Dex: 13 +1 BAB: +4 HP: 44/44 (19 + CON + 10 Race/FC)
Con: 16 +3 CMB: +7 CMD: 18
Int: 16 +3 Speed: 30' Dmg Red: 0/anything
Wis: 18 +4 Init: +1 Spell Res: None
Cha: 15 +2 ACP: -2 Spell Save: 14+SL

Init.: +1


AC: Total Base Armor Shld Dex Size Def Nat Misc
17 10 +4 +2 +1 +0 +0 +0

Touch AC: 11
Flatfooted AC: 16


Total Base Mod Misc Special
Fort: 06 4 +2
Ref: 05 4 +1
Will: 05 1 +4


Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special
Longsword +1 +10 1d8+5 19-20/x2 +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 (T) +9 (+7) 1d4+5 19-20/x2 +3 TH/Damage
Longsword +1 +8 1d8+5 19-20/x2 (Undead)
& Dagger +1 (T) +7 (+5) 1d4+3 19-20/x2
Longsword +1 +6 1d8+5 19-20/x2
& Longsword (MW) +6 1d8+2 19-20/x2
Javelin (M) +5 (+3) 1d6+3 20/x2 Range 30'

Languages: Common, Olcán

Background Trait:
* Devotee of the Green: +1 KS (Geography/Nature). KS (Geography) is CS

Olcán Traits:
* +2 CON, +2 WIS, -2 DEX
* Wolf-Lope: Move +10' when on all fours (Light/No Armor)
* Wolf Sight: Low Light Vision
* Keen Senses: +2 Perception Checks
* Hardy: Bonus Feat (Endurance)
* Wilderness Expert (+2 Survival, additional +2 Tracking)
* Hatred: +1 TH vs. Gnolls
* Read Body Language: +2 Sense Motive Checks

Ranger Abilities:
* Proficiencies: Simple and Martial Weapons; Light Armor & Shields
(Not Tower Shields)
* Fighting Style (Two Weapon Fighter)
Two Weapon Fighting Feat
* Favored Enemy: Undead (+2 Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, Survival,
To Hit/Damage)
* Tracking (+½ Lvl (Min 1)) to Survival: Tracking checks
* Wild Empathy
* Favored Terrain: Desert (+2 Initiative, KS: Geography, Perception, Stealth, Survival)
* Hunter's Bond: Companions (grant half favored enemy bonus (+1) to companions)
* Spells: Beginning at 4th level, Houwlou can cast bonus druid spells for his 17 WIS (3/day)
(Spells prepared: Resist Energy)

Feats:
* Endurance: +4 CON Check vs. Non-Lethal Damage; Sleep in Light/Medium Armor
(Racial Bonus)
* Weapon Focus (Longsword): +1 TH
* Two-Weapon Fighting (Ranger Fighting Style)
* Sharp Senses

Skill Points: 36 (6 + INT Mod/Lvl)

Skills Total Rank CS Ability Misc
Acrobatics -5 1 -6
Appraise 4 2 3
Bluff 5 1 2 +2*
Climb 2 2 3 3 -6
Craft 3 3
Diplomacy 3 3
Disable Device 1
Disguise 3 3
Escape Artist -5 1 -6
Fly 1
Handle Animal 10 4 3 3
Heal 10 3 3 4
Intimidate 3 3
Knowledge (Arcana) 3
Knowledge (Dngnrng) 3
Knowledge (Engnrng) 3
Knowledge (Geography) 3
Knowledge (History) 3
Knowledge (Local) 3
Knowledge (Nature) 9 3 3 3
Knowledge (Nobility) 3
Knowledge (Planes) 3
Knowledge (Religion) 3
Linguistics 3
Perception 15 4 3 4 +4,+2*
Perform 3 3
Profession (Guide) 10 3 3 4
Ride 3 2 1
Sense Motive 7 1 4 +2, +2*
Slight of Hand 1
Spellcraft 10 4 3 3
Stealth 2 4 3 1 -6
Survival 10 3 3 4 +½ Lvl*,+2*
Swim -9 3 -12
Use Magic Device 3

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The man looks aghast at his "rescuers," perhaps beginning to get the idea that he's been yanked out of the frying pan and into the fire. At the wolf-kin's rough words, he blanches visibly and then a flash of rage crosses his face. Spittle flies as he lifts head and shoulders from the ground and gives voice to his outrage.

"Loyal? You flea-bitten cur! These were . . . are . . . my friends, and the finest men I've known! Several were killed by the piss-ant gnolls that have taken over Kelmarane - two saving my life at the cost of their own." His rage-fueled vigor apparently spent, the man falls back coughing to the dust of the Pesh field and stares up at the sky.

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4

Houwlou smiles broadly, a disconcerting expression for an Olcán, to say the least, "Good to see that you still have plenty of piss, vinegar, and fight left in you. We share your hatred for the damnable gnolls, that's for sure. An enemy of gnolls is a friend of mine. How may we assist you?" says Houwlou as he kneels and offers his waterskin to the man.

[sblock=Houwlou's sheet]
Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4
Name: Houwlou Groulenas Age: 20
Class: Ranger 4 Height: 6'
Race: Olcán Weight: 190 lbs
Size: Medium Fur: Black/Brown
Gender: Male Eyes: One Brown, One Gray
Align: Chaotic Good
Deity: Panthiest HERO Points: 03

Str: 16 +3 Level: 04 XP: 9900
Dex: 13 +1 BAB: +4 HP: 44/44 (19 + CON + 10 Race/FC)
Con: 16 +3 CMB: +7 CMD: 18
Int: 16 +3 Speed: 30' Dmg Red: 0/anything
Wis: 18 +4 Init: +1 Spell Res: None
Cha: 15 +2 ACP: -2 Spell Save: 14+SL

Init.: +1


AC: Total Base Armor Shld Dex Size Def Nat Misc
17 10 +4 +2 +1 +0 +0 +0

Touch AC: 11
Flatfooted AC: 16


Total Base Mod Misc Special
Fort: 06 4 +2
Ref: 05 4 +1
Will: 05 1 +4


Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special
Longsword +1 +10 1d8+5 19-20/x2 +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 (T) +9 (+7) 1d4+5 19-20/x2 +3 TH/Damage
Longsword +1 +8 1d8+5 19-20/x2 (Undead)
& Dagger +1 (T) +7 (+5) 1d4+3 19-20/x2
Longsword +1 +6 1d8+5 19-20/x2
& Longsword (MW) +6 1d8+2 19-20/x2
Javelin (M) +5 (+3) 1d6+3 20/x2 Range 30'

Languages: Common, Olcán

Background Trait:
* Devotee of the Green: +1 KS (Geography/Nature). KS (Geography) is CS

Olcán Traits:
* +2 CON, +2 WIS, -2 DEX
* Wolf-Lope: Move +10' when on all fours (Light/No Armor)
* Wolf Sight: Low Light Vision
* Keen Senses: +2 Perception Checks
* Hardy: Bonus Feat (Endurance)
* Wilderness Expert (+2 Survival, additional +2 Tracking)
* Hatred: +1 TH vs. Gnolls
* Read Body Language: +2 Sense Motive Checks

Ranger Abilities:
* Proficiencies: Simple and Martial Weapons; Light Armor & Shields
(Not Tower Shields)
* Fighting Style (Two Weapon Fighter)
Two Weapon Fighting Feat
* Favored Enemy: Undead (+2 Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, Survival,
To Hit/Damage)
* Tracking (+½ Lvl (Min 1)) to Survival: Tracking checks
* Wild Empathy
* Favored Terrain: Desert (+2 Initiative, KS: Geography, Perception, Stealth, Survival)
* Hunter's Bond: Companions (grant half favored enemy bonus (+1) to companions)
* Spells: Beginning at 4th level, Houwlou can cast bonus druid spells for his 17 WIS (3/day)
(Spells prepared: Resist Energy)

Feats:
* Endurance: +4 CON Check vs. Non-Lethal Damage; Sleep in Light/Medium Armor
(Racial Bonus)
* Weapon Focus (Longsword): +1 TH
* Two-Weapon Fighting (Ranger Fighting Style)
* Sharp Senses

Skill Points: 36 (6 + INT Mod/Lvl)

Skills Total Rank CS Ability Misc
Acrobatics -5 1 -6
Appraise 4 2 3
Bluff 5 1 2 +2*
Climb 2 2 3 3 -6
Craft 3 3
Diplomacy 3 3
Disable Device 1
Disguise 3 3
Escape Artist -5 1 -6
Fly 1
Handle Animal 10 4 3 3
Heal 10 3 3 4
Intimidate 3 3
Knowledge (Arcana) 3
Knowledge (Dngnrng) 3
Knowledge (Engnrng) 3
Knowledge (Geography) 3
Knowledge (History) 3
Knowledge (Local) 3
Knowledge (Nature) 9 3 3 3
Knowledge (Nobility) 3
Knowledge (Planes) 3
Knowledge (Religion) 3
Linguistics 3
Perception 15 4 3 4 +4,+2*
Perform 3 3
Profession (Guide) 10 3 3 4
Ride 3 2 1
Sense Motive 7 1 4 +2, +2*
Slight of Hand 1
Spellcraft 10 4 3 3
Stealth 2 4 3 1 -6
Survival 10 3 3 4 +½ Lvl*,+2*
Swim -9 3 -12
Use Magic Device 3

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Harnrey gives Houwlou an odd look that changes to concern until the offer of the water to the man, in which his look returns to odd.

"Forgive the flea bitten cur, sir. His manners are only a step above a gnoll, but at least he does have manners. May I see your wouns, sir?"

determine severity of the wounds
determine what he knows of the 'Lions of Senara'

Tsadok

Knowing he is not much use in this situation, Tsadok will just watch the interaction and search his mind for any memory of Oxvard, a priest of Abadar. or the Lions of Senara.

Neither Harnrey nor Tsadok have ever heard of Oxvard or the Lions of Senara. Harnrey's examination reveals that the man has been severely beaten; though he has not suffered any permanent or disfiguring injury he is in bad shape.

He accepts the water offered by Houwlou, but his glare loses none of its ire.

Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4

Mowgli said:

Neither Harnrey nor Tsadok have ever heard of Oxvard or the Lions of Senara. Harnrey's examination reveals that the man has been severely beaten; though he has not suffered any permanent or disfiguring injury he is in bad shape.

He accepts the water offered by Houwlou, but his glare loses none of its ire.

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Houwlou just smiles and nods pleasantly, not giving a single, solitary Damn what the man thinks, and knowing that if the fool makes a threatening move he can and will cut him down in an instant.

[sblock=Houwlou's sheet]
Houwlou Groulenas, Olcán Ranger 4
Name: Houwlou Groulenas Age: 20
Class: Ranger 4 Height: 6'
Race: Olcán Weight: 190 lbs
Size: Medium Fur: Black/Brown
Gender: Male Eyes: One Brown, One Gray
Align: Chaotic Good
Deity: Panthiest HERO Points: 03

Str: 16 +3 Level: 04 XP: 9900
Dex: 13 +1 BAB: +4 HP: 44/44 (19 + CON + 10 Race/FC)
Con: 16 +3 CMB: +7 CMD: 18
Int: 16 +3 Speed: 30' Dmg Red: 0/anything
Wis: 18 +4 Init: +1 Spell Res: None
Cha: 15 +2 ACP: -2 Spell Save: 14+SL

Init.: +1


AC: Total Base Armor Shld Dex Size Def Nat Misc
17 10 +4 +2 +1 +0 +0 +0

Touch AC: 11
Flatfooted AC: 16


Total Base Mod Misc Special
Fort: 06 4 +2
Ref: 05 4 +1
Will: 05 1 +4


Weapon Attack Damage Critical Special
Longsword +1 +10 1d8+5 19-20/x2 +1 TH Gnolls
Dagger +1 (T) +9 (+7) 1d4+5 19-20/x2 +3 TH/Damage
Longsword +1 +8 1d8+5 19-20/x2 (Undead)
& Dagger +1 (T) +7 (+5) 1d4+3 19-20/x2
Longsword +1 +6 1d8+5 19-20/x2
& Longsword (MW) +6 1d8+2 19-20/x2
Javelin (M) +5 (+3) 1d6+3 20/x2 Range 30'

Languages: Common, Olcán

Background Trait:
* Devotee of the Green: +1 KS (Geography/Nature). KS (Geography) is CS

Olcán Traits:
* +2 CON, +2 WIS, -2 DEX
* Wolf-Lope: Move +10' when on all fours (Light/No Armor)
* Wolf Sight: Low Light Vision
* Keen Senses: +2 Perception Checks
* Hardy: Bonus Feat (Endurance)
* Wilderness Expert (+2 Survival, additional +2 Tracking)
* Hatred: +1 TH vs. Gnolls
* Read Body Language: +2 Sense Motive Checks

Ranger Abilities:
* Proficiencies: Simple and Martial Weapons; Light Armor & Shields
(Not Tower Shields)
* Fighting Style (Two Weapon Fighter)
Two Weapon Fighting Feat
* Favored Enemy: Undead (+2 Bluff, Perception, Sense Motive, Survival,
To Hit/Damage)
* Tracking (+½ Lvl (Min 1)) to Survival: Tracking checks
* Wild Empathy
* Favored Terrain: Desert (+2 Initiative, KS: Geography, Perception, Stealth, Survival)
* Hunter's Bond: Companions (grant half favored enemy bonus (+1) to companions)
* Spells: Beginning at 4th level, Houwlou can cast bonus druid spells for his 17 WIS (3/day)
(Spells prepared: Resist Energy)

Feats:
* Endurance: +4 CON Check vs. Non-Lethal Damage; Sleep in Light/Medium Armor
(Racial Bonus)
* Weapon Focus (Longsword): +1 TH
* Two-Weapon Fighting (Ranger Fighting Style)
* Sharp Senses

Skill Points: 36 (6 + INT Mod/Lvl)

Skills Total Rank CS Ability Misc
Acrobatics -5 1 -6
Appraise 4 2 3
Bluff 5 1 2 +2*
Climb 2 2 3 3 -6
Craft 3 3
Diplomacy 3 3
Disable Device 1
Disguise 3 3
Escape Artist -5 1 -6
Fly 1
Handle Animal 10 4 3 3
Heal 10 3 3 4
Intimidate 3 3
Knowledge (Arcana) 3
Knowledge (Dngnrng) 3
Knowledge (Engnrng) 3
Knowledge (Geography) 3
Knowledge (History) 3
Knowledge (Local) 3
Knowledge (Nature) 9 3 3 3
Knowledge (Nobility) 3
Knowledge (Planes) 3
Knowledge (Religion) 3
Linguistics 3
Perception 15 4 3 4 +4,+2*
Perform 3 3
Profession (Guide) 10 3 3 4
Ride 3 2 1
Sense Motive 7 1 4 +2, +2*
Slight of Hand 1
Spellcraft 10 4 3 3
Stealth 2 4 3 1 -6
Survival 10 3 3 4 +½ Lvl*,+2*
Swim -9 3 -12
Use Magic Device 3

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[sblock=OOC] So, is this a stand off? [/sblock]

[sblock=OOC]I guess that depends on what the rest of you decide to do. He's just been tortured and beaten near to death (then staked out and left to be eaten by and giant burrowing starfish) by Gnolls. He was rescued - then treated quite poorly - by a person who looks an awful lot like the Gnolls with whom he's recently become so well acquainted. He's not sure how to act, but he's pretty sure that you (good guys?) don't like him.[/sblock]

"I could use rest, food and healing. And if there are ny of my friends left in Kelmarane it would be nice to be able to get them out."