<Shi-Torob>, Giant Champion of Death 1; CR 1; Medium Giant; HD 1d10 (12hp, dying -3, dead -15); Init +0; Speed 40 feet; AC 14 (+0 Dex, +3 Armor, +1 Shield,), flatfooted 14, touch 10, ACP -2, Spell Failure 20%; Bab +1, Grapple +4; Atk +4 melee (1d8+4*, critical 19-20/x3, swordaxe) or +1 ranged (1d6+4*, critical x2, javelin); SA: Death's Blessing (ex); SV Fort +4, Refl +0, Will +2; Str 16, Dex 10, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 16.
Skills and Feats: (12 skill points, 4/2 max ranks) Craft (any) +3 (0 ranks), Diplomacy +7 (2 ranks), Knowledge (Ceremony) +3 (2 ranks), Knowledge (Dangerous Beasts) +3 (2 ranks), Knowledge (Religion) +3 (2 ranks), Sense Motive +2 (0 ranks), Spot +4 (4 ranks); Fleet of Foot (Ceremonial), Exotic Weapon Proficieny (Heavy).
Known Power Rituals (from Mystic Secrets): Ritual of Greetings, Ritual of Shared Repast.
Giant skill bonuses: +2 to Diplomacy, Sense Motive, and Craft.
May use any spell-completion or spell-trigger item involving the Necromancy school.
Death's Blessing (ex): Add a +1 luck bonus to all damage rolls against the living. Already added into damage entries marked with an * above.
Languages: Common, Giant, Faen
Possessions: Swordaxe, 3 Javelins, Dagger, Backpack, Belt Pouch, Bedroll, Winter Blanket, 10 pieces of Chalk, 10 Candles, 5 Day's Rations, Waterskin, Flint and Steel, 2 Sunronds, Round Shield, Studded Leather Jack, Explorer's Outfit, Adventurer's Outfit; 17gp 7sp.
Description: Standing 7'1" and carrying his muscular 300 lbs well, Shi-Torob's impressive stature can't hide the fact that he's about 10 year's younger than most Giants who've struck out on their own. His skin is of a healthy, olive-tan complexion, his well-kept hair is light brown and frames his clean-shaven face, and his smiling are eyes hazel. Judging from his appearance and his cheerful demeanor, one would never guess that Shi-Torob was a Champion of Death - unless one's eyes were drawn to his dyed-black clothing or the four skulls carefully attached with hand-woven cord to his sword-belt.
History: Shi-Torob has lived in Navael for about a year, performing Funeral Ceremonies and occasionally serving as an escort for crystal-cutters. The skulls at his belt belonged to bandits who tried to murder and rob his charges on the Crystal Feilds. As Shi would put it, they "tried - and rightly failed - to impose their wills on the Cycle for personal gain. They will not be missed." Shi has grown popular among Navael's poor because he asks only for a meal or two in exchange for helping their dead find peace in the Long Sleep.
Shi is originally from Mi-Theron, where his family lived as wealthy wine merchants, wine growers, and wine importers for generations. They settled there after Shi-Norcan - a lieutenant under the giantish hero Mi-Theron - helped liberate the city from the Drahmoj. His parents both died of a mysterious disease 3 years ago and his brother inherited the buisness. Foul-play was suspected, but no motive or method was ever discovered. Near the end the day-long ceremony for the passing of his parents, Shi-Torob fell into a deep trance and did not rise from it for 10 hours. He had found his purpose: his ancestors and powers beyond his ken had selected him to ensure that all things reach their right and natural end.
It suffices to say that Shi's older brother did not approve of this lifestyle. On top of that, Shi was distressed by the excess of Ai-Reyona and her stewardly court and left Mi-Theron with nothing but contempt for the city. Shi's brother and two sisters (one older, one younger) remain there to this day.
