ObiAndy said:
Sorry for not getting back to you on this sooner.
I like your ideas, and could allow for some good roleplaying.
As for the Hellknights, they are included in the worldview of Golarian, and they have a small bit about them in the 2nd issue of Pathfinder. So I'm OK with your characters path leading him in theat direction. Could prove interesting!
Rock on! Will post finalized sheet shortly. EDIT: Done.
(Okay, not exactly "shortly". I took a nap first. Sue me.)
[sblock=Makarios Darvak, well-meaning Hellknight Novice]
Male Chelaxian Human
Alignment: Lawful Good
Deity: Hellknight Ethos
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 152
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Skin: Tanned
Age: 20
XP: 0
Str: 15 (+2) [8 points]
Dex: 12 (+1) [4 points]
Con: 14 (+2) [6 points]
Int: 8 (-1) [0 points]
Wis: 12 (+1) [4 points]
Cha: 14 (+2) [6 points]
Class and Racial abilities:
Extra Feat
Extra Skills
Detect Evil
Smite Evil (1/day)
Aura of Good
Hit Points: 12
AC: 16
Init: +1
Speed: 20ft
Saves:
Fortitude +4 [+2 base, +2 con]
Reflex +2 [+0 base, +1 dex, +1 feat]
Will +2 [+0 base, +2 wis]
BAB/Grapple: +1/+3
Melee Atk: greatsword: +4 (2d4+3, 19-20/x2)
Ranged Atk:
Skills:
Ride +5 (4 Ranks, +1 Dex)
Sense Motive +6 (4 Ranks, +2 Wis)
Intimidate +4 (0 Ranks, +2 Cha, +2 feat)
Traits:
Saddleborn (if allowed, not in stats yet)
Feats:
Weapon Focus: Greatsword
Power Attack
City Born: Korvosa
Languages:
Chelaxian
Common
Equipment:
Greatsword
Flail
Chainmail
Heavy Wooden Shield
Holy symbol
Backpack
Rations (5 days)
[/sblock]
[sblock=Background]The third son of Lord Darvak, a noble of Chelish descent, Makarios was a quiet, mannered child. Though athletic, he would be the first to admit that he was a little... slow, shall we say? Unlikely to become heir as well, he was content to largely escape the notice of his parents and tutors to spend most of his time with the manor staff. Eager to be useful, he spent much of his time helping with humble chores (or inadvertently hindering the long-suffering staff), and consequently developed an empathy for the plight of the common folk, skewed though it was by his privileged birth.
For a staid youth with a keen sense of responsibility, joining the prestigious Hellknight Order of the Nail was a natural aspiration. At 16, he left for Citadel Vraid with the blessings of his parents.
Five years of training later, he returned as a novice member of the Order, proud but slightly directionless - Lord Darvak hadn't the right connections to secure a prestigious initial posting for his son, and the continued drudgery of squirehood seemed like a terrible disappointment after five years of anticipation.
Fortunately, his elder brother Sethys was similarly aimless, and together the two hatched a plan: To walk the earth and make a name for themselves in the wild frontierlands of Varisia! Righting wrongs, seizing opportunities, spreading the virtues of civilization and culture - it all sounded good.
The first stop in the "wilderness" for the pair is the town of Sandpoint, where Makarios is eager to witness their upcoming festival.[/sblock]
Not sure if the background jives with the extra info you've got on the order. Guidance would be appreciated, but we can work that out if Mak gets tapped for the campaign.