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<blockquote data-quote="Brother Shatterstone" data-source="post: 1638299" data-attributes="member: 13442"><p><strong> Samira, Radiant Jewel of Ala’Kamal</strong></p><p><strong>Female Flamekissed Half-Nymph Unfettered 7/Rogue 5/Seductress 5</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Total effective level:</strong> 10</p><p><strong>Alignment:</strong> Neutral Good</p><p><strong>Chosen Spirits:</strong> Spirits of Luck and Chance</p><p><strong>City:</strong> Binum</p><p><strong>Height:</strong> 5' 10''</p><p><strong>Weight:</strong> 134lbs</p><p><strong>Hair:</strong> Red</p><p><strong>Eyes:</strong> Amber</p><p><strong>Age:</strong> 24</p><p></p><p><strong>Strength:</strong> 10 [2 Points]</p><p><strong>Dexterity:</strong> 18 +4 [10 Points, +2 Racial]</p><p><strong>Constitution:</strong> 14 +2 [6 Points]</p><p><strong>Intelligence:</strong> 18 +4 [6 Points, +4 Racial]</p><p><strong>Wisdom:</strong> 14 +2 [6 Points]</p><p><strong>Charisma:</strong> 26 +8 [16 Points, +6 Racial, 1st & 2nd ability bonus]</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Class and Racial Abilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Flamekissed</strong> - +2 Int, +2 Cha, -2 Wis; +1 racial bonus vs. fire spells and effects, which increases every five levels; control the intensity of fire 1/day (Any nonmagical flame source within 60 feet can have its radius of illumination up to doubled or down to half. This does not affect fuel consumption. This lasts 10 minutes); Fire resistance 5; Medium size; Speed 30 ft; Darkvision 60 ft; Native outsider; Ignan as a free bonus language.</p><p></p><p><strong>Half-Nymph abilities</strong> – +2 Dex, +2 Int, +2 Wis, +4 Cha; Awesome Beauty (DC= 10 + HP + Cha Mod = 28); Fey Bloodline; Low-Light Vision. </p><p></p><p><strong>Rogue abilities</strong> – 3 fighter feats; trapfinding; evasion; trap sense +1; uncanny dodge.</p><p></p><p><strong>Unfettered abilities</strong> – Simple and martial, and agile exotic weapons, (Featherblade, ribbon dagger, war fan) Parry melee/range attacks (add Int modifier to one opponent a round; 2 bonus feats; sneak attack +1d6.</p><p></p><p><strong>Seductress abilities</strong> – Alluring; Seduce 5/day (DC= 10 Seducer’s class level + Cha = 23) target behaves as if under the influence charm monster, 3 suggestions a seduction; Seducer’s Kiss III (2nd level spells as touch attacks); Exotic Defense (Charisma modifier to AC); Alchemy of Love.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Hit Dice:</strong> 10d8 +20</p><p><strong>HP:</strong> 80</p><p><strong>AC:</strong> 28 [all] 34 [designated opponent] (+4 Dex, +3 armor [from bracers], +8 exotic defense, +3 Unfettered, +4 parry [one opponent] , +2 dodge bonus [from dodge, cloth dancing])</p><p><strong>Init:</strong> +4 (+4 Dex)</p><p><strong>Speed:</strong> 30 ft. </p><p></p><p><strong><u>Saves</u></strong></p><p>Fortitude +5 [+3 base, +2 Con]</p><p>Reflex +10 [+7 base, +3 Dex]</p><p>Will +5 [+4 base, +1 Wis]</p><p></p><p><strong>BAB:</strong> +9/+4</p><p><strong>Twin Featherblade:</strong> +11/+6/+11 (1d6+2/18-20/x2/P, Phoenix Feather and Stormslayer [<em>+2 featherblades, Fever Iron and copper</em>]) </p><p><strong>Single Featherblade:</strong> +13/+8 (1d6+2/18-20/x2/P, Phoenix Feather and Stormslayer [<em>+2 featherblades, Fever Iron or copper</em>]) </p><p></p><p><strong><u>Skills</u></strong></p><p>Appraise + 4 [0Ranks, Int +4]</p><p>Balance + 11 [ 5 Ranks, Dex +4, +2 Synergy from Tumble]</p><p>Bluff + 18 [ 8 Ranks, Cha +8, +2 Persuasive]</p><p>Craft: Alchemy + 7 [ 3 Ranks, Int +4]</p><p>Diplomacy + 23 [5 Ranks, Cha + 8, +2 Synergy from Bluff, +2 Synergy from Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty, +2 Synergy from Sense Motive, +2 Trustworthy, +2 Alluring]</p><p>Disguise + 10 [0 Ranks, Cha +8, +2 Synergy from Bluff when acting IC]</p><p>Disable Device + 10 [6 Ranks, Int + 4]</p><p>Escape Artist + 9 [5 Ranks, Dex +4]</p><p>Gather Information + 17 [5 Ranks, Cha + 8, +2 Synergy from Knowledge: Local, +2 Trustworthy]</p><p>Hide + 13 [9 Ranks, Dex +4]</p><p>Intimidation + 12 [0 Ranks, Cha +8, +2 Synergy from Bluff, +2 Persuasive]</p><p>Knowledge: Local + 9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]</p><p>Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty + 9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4]</p><p>Jump +2 [0 Ranks, +0 Str, +2 Synergy from Tumble]</p><p>Listen + 13 [11 Ranks, Wis + 2]</p><p>Move Silently + 12 [8 Ranks, Dex + 4]</p><p>Open Locks + 10 [6 Ranks, Dex + 4]</p><p>Perform: Dance + 16 [8 Ranks, Cha + 8]</p><p>Profession: Courtesan + 15 [13 Ranks, Wis + 2]</p><p>Search + 14 [10 Ranks, Int + 4]</p><p>Sense Motive + 12 [10 Ranks, Wis + 2]</p><p>Slight of Hand + 10 [4 Ranks, Dex + 4, +2 Synergy from Bluff]</p><p>Spot + 12 [10 Ranks, Wis + 2]</p><p>Tumble + 14 [10 Ranks, Dex + 4]</p><p>Use Rope +6 [0 Ranks, Dex +4, +2 Synergy from Escape Artist when using bindings]</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats:</strong></p><p>Persuasive (1st feat)</p><p>Trustworthy (2nd feat)</p><p>Two Weapon Fighting (3rd feat)</p><p>Quick Draw (4th feat)</p><p>Dodge (1st Rogue)</p><p>Clothe Dancing (2nd Rogue)</p><p>Whirling Defense (3rd Rogue)</p><p>Combat Expert (1st Unfettered)</p><p>Weapon Finesse (2nd Unfettered)</p><p>Alluring (Seductress)</p><p></p><p><strong>Languages:</strong> Keldev (Common), Ignan, Nessarine, Atiik, Auran, Terran</p><p></p><p><strong>Spells Per Day:</strong> 1st – 5; 2nd – 3; 3rd – 2;</p><p><strong>Spells Known</strong></p><p>Save DC +8</p><p></p><p>1st – 4 <em> Charm Person, Cure Light Wounds, Ray of Enfeeblement, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter</em></p><p>2nd - 2 <em> Cat’s Grace, Eagle’s Splendor</em></p><p>3rd - 1 <em> Charm Monster.</em></p><p></p><p><strong><u>Equipment</u></strong></p><p><strong>Jewel of Distraction</strong> - Navel ring that acts as a <em>cloak of minor displacement</em> when commanded by the wearer. It also has the ability to turn its wearer <em>invisible</em> for up to 10 minutes each day.</p><p><strong>Sultan’s Favor</strong> (<em>bracers of defense +3</em>, 9,000 gp)</p><p><strong>Phoenix Feather</strong> (<em>Fever Iron Featherblade +2</em>, 9,550 gp)</p><p><strong> Stormslayer</strong> (<em>Copper Featherblade +2</em>, 8400 gp)</p><p><strong>Luck of the Jewel</strong> (<em>Ring of Resistance +2</em>, 8000 gp)</p><p><strong>Veil</strong> <em> Scabbard of Hiding</em>, 1,800 gp)</p><p><strong>Shroud</strong> <em>Scabbard of Hiding</em>, 1,800 gp)</p><p><strong>Veil of Masquerade</strong> (<em>Hat of Disguise</em>, 1800 gp)</p><p><strong>Sandals of Silence</strong> (as <em>Boots of Elvenkind</em>, 2500 gp)</p><p><strong>Badla of Evade</strong> (<em>Vest of Escape</em> as robe, 5200 gp)</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Money</strong></p><p>700gp, 0sp</p><p></p><p><em>Note</em> – none at this time.</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance:</strong> </p><p></p><p>The mixture of Samira’s heritage has given her traits from both side of her blood, from her red hair that dances like it’s ablaze to her slightly elongated fey ears, few would say she inherited a single feature that wasn’t perfect. This has given her beauty an exotic quality that few others can rival, but one all want to possess.</p><p></p><p>Even her large eyes have an exotic appearance to them, as they are the color of polished amber, sparkling gently whenever they are struck by light. But what makes them truly exotic is their appearance when Samira is angry. Gifted like most flamekissed, Samira’s eyes glow and radiate whenever this happens.</p><p></p><p>Samira is surprisingly tall, even considering her flamekissed blood, and this has left her with quite long, toned, supple, and appealing legs. Her years of dancing have given Samira a natural sway to her flawless hips wherever she gracefully walks.</p><p></p><p>Samira wears the dress of a typical harem dancing girl, this includes a low cut bedleh with an open midriff that shows off her soft smooth tummy, while the top reveals her ample cleavage. Her favorite bedleh, a combination of royal and slate blues with gold highlights, was made expressly for her, and few pieces of clothing have had as many master seamstresses involved in their creation.</p><p></p><p>Also typical of dancing girls whom wear a bedleh with an open midriff, is the fact that Samira has a navel ring. Though far more grand in craft, Samira’s navel ring is typical in design; from a single point comes a chain that leads to a circle of diamonds and from the circle comes many chains of brilliant platinum, each with a large jewel at the end, that sways as she dances or walks about.</p><p></p><p>Samira’s fiery tresses, which always dance like an open fire, are rumored to be the Sultan’s favorite feature of his Radiant Jewel. This belief is not uncommon, as many find themselves fascinated by the gentle waving of her hair. This fascination isn’t ignored by Samira as she encourages it by constantly changing the styling of her hair, from braids that are tied up with golden cords inlaid with precious metal and precious gems at regular intervals, to having her hair flowing uncontrolled downward to the small of her back. </p><p></p><p>The only thing constantly left unchanged in the styling of her hair is the presence of two hairpins. Sometimes simply decretive, sometimes functional, Samira never styles her hair without them. The tips of the hairpins can be changed to numerous different styles; her favorites are a matched pair of butterflies and a pair of roses colored with amethyst gemstones.</p><p></p><p>These hairpins are more than they appear, they are also magical sheathes that hold Samira’s featherblades. Unlike most featherblades that have an elaborate guard above the handle, Samira’s featherblades lack this guard and instead have nearly no guard, as concealment is the priority for her.</p><p></p><p><strong>Personality:</strong> Most would sum up Samira as good hearted and good natured; she rarely finds faults in others, choosing instead to focus on the positive traits that she see in everyone. Anger, jealousy, and ambition are rarely, if ever, seen in her. Her harem is a perfect example of this, as she never once tried to rise to power but was instead fell into it, as everyone wanted to follow the young women that they found so inspiring. </p><p></p><p>Though she did not wish for the leadership of the harem, something that has caused her great sadness, she respects the wishes of those around her, leading them with kindness and compassion. She takes her duties seriously, and though her fey blood helps her flamekissed blood focus upon her duties, she has at times had issues concentrating upon them instead of daydreaming of happier times.</p><p></p><p>Even her dreams are modest, though very impractical for a harem girl of her magnitude. Since her days of youth and of her education she has always found herself intrigued with the city and all of its remarkable beauty. Her other dream is to be reunited with her lost love, Shalah. It’s a dream she realizes is more remote than walking freely through the streets of the city, but her memories of her time with Shalah is so touched with fondness that she imagines nothing ever taking its place.</p><p></p><p><strong>Background:</strong></p><p></p><p>Samira has always been something of a mystery as her heritage was hidden from all, including herself. Her story starts like this:</p><p></p><p>A poor and struggling merchant, Mas'ud, stopped at one of the few and small oasis that were used by the traveling caravans. As he pulled near to the cool water he heard a noise, the noise was familiar but extremely rare in the middle of the desert, it was the cry of a baby alone and forgotten.</p><p></p><p>Though Mas’ud knew the sound, it didn’t make it any more believable and his cautious mind pondered the possibilities of a trap as he approached the outcropping of rocks and the vegetation that clung for life at the edge of the oasis.</p><p></p><p>Pulling his scimitar out from under his robe as he took the last few steps to the rocks, Mas’ud prepared himself for the worst as he leaned over and looked between the rocks. Not ready for what he found, his scimitar feel uselessly to the sand as he looked upon the source of the sound.</p><p></p><p>The source was indeed a baby, a baby girl to be exact, which lay naked upon a small bed of vegetation. Mas’ud’s eyes darted from the baby to the sands around the oasis; someone else had to be here, there was simply no other way for a baby so young to survive. His voice joined his eyes in his search for the baby’s parents but it was to no avail, the baby was alone, minus him.</p><p></p><p>Unsure what to do next, Mas’ud delayed his travels hoping that whatever kept the baby’s mother would soon relinquish her, allowing her to return to her child. As he waited, he studied the baby hoping to find the answers; she was well behaved, more so than any of his children at that age had been. She hadn’t cried since he picked her up, well except for once we he had left her. She had been hot to the touch when he found her, and even though her red hair hinted at a flametouched heritage, he was worried it was the sun. But when the temperature fell with the sun, he found the warmth radiating from the baby to both comfortable and reassuring.</p><p></p><p>After two days Mas’ud looked upon the baby with mixed feelings; he felt a connection but at the same time he had hoped that the child’s parents would return, or at least one of them would. Unable to delay his business anymore, Mas’ud continued on his journey and the young child became forever separated from her past. </p><p></p><p>As she grew older, Mas’ud and his family started to realize the young child’s potential. She was incredibly bright and charismatic, and always seemed to have a group of children following her around like lost puppies. But what truly set her apart was her attractiveness. She wasn’t just attractive though, at a young age every male from boys her age to grown men began to look upon her with desire, so much so that Mas’ud began to fear for her safety… </p><p></p><p>As much as it broke his heart, Mas’ud knew there was only one way to garner her the protection he feared she would need, and on her 12th birthday she was told she would never step foot outside again.</p><p></p><p>As tragic as this was, it was not without benefit, as Mas’ud wasted no effort or money in teaching the young prodigy everything she would need know as a courtesan. Dancing, languages, self-defense, lovemaking, local history and the knowledge of the nobles and royalty she would soon turn the heads of, as well the limited knowledge that was known about the foreigners, were all taught to the young woman. In fact the expenses in training the young woman where nearly more than Mas’ud could afford.</p><p></p><p>Finally the fateful day was upon them all, with much remorse Mas’ud sold the young lady to Ala'Ma'sud, the local sultan, for a vast fortune that would set his family up, and give him nobility, for nearly the rest of time.</p><p></p><p>Samira truly enjoyed her time with Ala'Ma'sud; not only was he kind to her, bestowing many gifts upon her, he also respected her abilities. These abilities more than once showed why Ala'Ma'sud was considered “The Fortunate,” as it was her woman’s touch that turned hostility into friendship, and her intelligence that solved numerous misunderstandings. </p><p></p><p>Finally the day came when the tireless efforts of both Ala’Ma’sud and Samira was not enough to keep the problems at bay. Ala'Kamal, sultan of Binum, had turned his attention upon Ala’Ma’sud, whom he saw as weak. For the most part Ala'Kamal was right, as Ala’Ma’sud had no way to deny him his desires, but he would not go down without trying. In Samira’s eyes there was little choice but to try and persuade her sultan to gift her to Ala’Kamal and avoid the bloodshed that seemed unavoidable.</p><p></p><p>The journey to Binum was long, but it was most of the hardships where spared upon Samira, as she traveled in luxury that was nearly unheard of a harem girl. For Samira the trip was one on of extreme interest as it was the first time in many years that she had been outside of the walls of the harem. Though many looked upon the endless desert with scornful eyes to Samira it was simply a new and beautiful experience. </p><p></p><p>As they approached the city of Binum, Samira couldn’t help but compare it to her former home, Samak, but the comparison did not bid well for Samak, as Binum was the jewel of the desert and Samira was awe stuck by its beauty. As they traveled though the streets, Samira kept looking through the window upon the many delights, hoping that just once she would be able to walk the streets herself.</p><p></p><p>Her gifting to Sultan Ala’Kamal went rather smoothly; even though he had no real desire to compromise with Ala’Ma’sud, Samira’s beauty convinced him otherwise. Though Samira hardly knew her new Sultan she had great hope for the future, as Ala’Kamal was far more capable than Ala’Ma’sud. Her hopes were quickly dashed, as with Ala’Kamal capabilities it was quickly apparent that he had no use for anything besides her attractiveness. </p><p></p><p>It wasn’t just Samira who had to adjust, as Sultan Ala'Kamal’s harem was forever changed the day that he claimed Samira to be his jewel. Her time there had been short, but none were surprised by his decision – however, one felt betrayed and vowed that Samira would know her scorn and suffer her wrath. Her name was Nadeeda, and she had been the favored of the Sultan for years before Samira came to the harem. Nadeeda was an older woman, and though the sultan had treated her well, her appearance could do little to hide her age. It was commonly known that the sultan favored her more for her mind and talents rather than her current appearance (a far cry from her flawless beauty of youth).</p><p></p><p>With her favored status removed and her appearance in decline it was obvious to all that her future days would be in the common harem, a gift to the lesser nobles and merchants. Her humiliation unbearable, Nadeeda start to plot her revenge upon Samira - but it was a delicate matter, as to harm Samira herself would surely mean a fate worse than simple death.</p><p></p><p>Before her despair could galvanize her into action, Nadeeda got her wish. In the dark of night while Samira lounged upon the balcony of the harem, daydreaming of walking though the very city that she gazed upon under the stars of the nights sky, Atiya, the Guildmaster of the Lost, abducted the Sultan’s Jewel for her own reasons. Word of Samira’s unearthly beauty had reached Atiya, and her cunning mind had its own plans for the desert blossom. Samira did not frown on this plan, or abduction, as it was beneficial to her as well. Though she would still never be allowed upon the city streets, as she desired, Atiya gave her a way to feel like apart of it. The plan was simple: Atiya would train Samira to spy and gather information for her while Atiya would provide the knowledge of the outside world that Samira thirsted for (and that she needed to effectively rule the harem).</p><p></p><p>For Nadeeda it was the reprieve that she had dreamed of, as it was she who cooled the sultan’s temper and it was she who once again found his favor. Though she had never been lacking in her service to her sultan, Nadeeda found herself rededicated to him and his needs. </p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, this reprieve did not last long, as Samira was a quick study and five days later she was returned to her sultan unharmed and with fringe memory loss. Though Ala'Kamal was still furious that his radiant jewel was taken, his joy at seeing and touching her once again was so great that he simply took Samira for her word and nothing more was said of her kidnapping. </p><p></p><p>Tossed aside once again like a child does to his old toys when he gets a new plaything, Nadeeda once again found herself humiliated. There was a difference this time - Nadeeda knew that she would never again bask in the Sultan’s light as long as Samira was around. However, there was still the same problem as before - to touch or harm Samira would bring down the sultan’s wrath and a fate that would surely be worse than death. Though she no longer controlled the harem, Nadeeda was not without friends and sympathizers. These friends helped her plot by pointing out that Samira was not without a weakness.</p><p></p><p>Since her arrival Samira had become close friends with many of the girls. In fact, few outside of Nadeeda and the jealous few that supported her could not be counted among Samira’s friends. However, none of these friendships came close to the intimate one she shared with Shalah. In the harem, the ability to chose one’s partner was an exotic concept and to be chosen was considered an honor… and it wasn’t uncommon in the harem for two girls to become lovers.</p><p></p><p>This relationship would be the way that Nadeeda would seek her retribution, as it was apparent to all that the young Samira was smitten with Shalah. Before Nadeeda could set in motion a subtle plan, word came through her harem friends that Samira was planning on helping Shalah escape from the harem.</p><p></p><p>In truth, Nadeeda’s spy had overheard only half the plan. It was Takiyah, a mutual friend of both Shalah and Samira, who wanted to escape. Shalah was simply to escort her friend through the tunnels that lead to freedom. Worried that her vengeance would never be fulfilled, Nadeeda hired thugs to kill the Shalah. However, not expecting two girls and not knowing which was which, Nadeeda’s thugs killed Takiyah first when she tried to protect Shalah. Unable to save her friend and injured herself, Shalah ran. Unfortunately, with the thugs closing in and blocking her, it was into the city Shalah ran and not towards the palace.</p><p></p><p>To cover her own tracks, Samira had told guards loyal to her where to be and at what time to sound the alarm. When the alarm was rung, a quick headcount was taken and the body of Takiyah showed to all who the missing girl was. However, Shalah was also missing, and feared dead or kidnapped.</p><p></p><p>The news was devastating to Samira. Unable to help Shalah and unable to tell anyone of the truth, she went about her duties depressed while she hoped for good news of some sort. Nadeeda delighted in Samira’s misery - but few secrets last inside the harem for long, and gossip of the truth of Nadeeda’s vengeance came to Samira.</p><p></p><p>Samira wasted no time. She quickly confronted Nadeeda and the confrontation quickly turned physical, as they scratched and clawed at each other’s throats and faces. With her training from Atiya, Samira was quickly able to gain the upper hand. In the heat of the moment, with her rage full force and once again humiliated by Samira before all, Nadeeda pulled a featherblade, (a thin blade as long as a short sword but with the weight of a dagger) from out of nowhere. With all of the force in her body she thrust it at Samira. Twisting away at the last second, Samira was able to avoid most of the blade and the two toppled in a heap - but only one stood and moved away. Nadeeda lay unmoving, dead with her own blade jutting though her chest.</p><p></p><p>Exhausted, but no worse for wear, Samira pulled the blade out so she could study it. Nadeeda in her youth had been known for her dancing with a pair of thin featherblades, and though she rarely called upon to dance, it was apparent that she kept at least one of the blades. After studying the handle of the blade, Samira quickly realized that the hairpins that Nadeeda wore were more than just that, they where also sheaths for her twin featherblades. </p><p></p><p>Samira didn’t mourn the death of Nadeeda like she did the loss of her beloved Shalah. In fact Samira was still distracted and worried when summed was summoned before the sultan for her actions against Nadeeda, Ala’Kamal assumed that the anguish on her face was from the death of Nadeeda and it, along with the words of the witnesses cleared her of any wrongdoing. </p><p></p><p>The last year has been hard on Samira, she profoundly misses Shalah and the lack of letters from her recently has only added to the concern that Samira feels for her. Her other dream of walking though the famed market of Binum is still as unlikely to happen as before. Her polite, and quiet, request to Ala’Kamal have meet with open dislike but it has also had its positives, as the harem has never been so at peace, and its tranquility will remain as long as Samira’s place in the hierarchy remains.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brother Shatterstone, post: 1638299, member: 13442"] [b] Samira, Radiant Jewel of Ala’Kamal Female Flamekissed Half-Nymph Unfettered 7/Rogue 5/Seductress 5[/b] [b]Total effective level:[/b] 10 [b]Alignment:[/b] Neutral Good [b]Chosen Spirits:[/b] Spirits of Luck and Chance [b]City:[/b] Binum [b]Height:[/b] 5' 10'' [b]Weight:[/b] 134lbs [b]Hair:[/b] Red [b]Eyes:[/b] Amber [b]Age:[/b] 24 [b]Strength:[/b] 10 [2 Points] [b]Dexterity:[/b] 18 +4 [10 Points, +2 Racial] [b]Constitution:[/b] 14 +2 [6 Points] [b]Intelligence:[/b] 18 +4 [6 Points, +4 Racial] [b]Wisdom:[/b] 14 +2 [6 Points] [b]Charisma:[/b] 26 +8 [16 Points, +6 Racial, 1st & 2nd ability bonus] [b][u]Class and Racial Abilities[/u][/b] [b]Flamekissed[/b] - +2 Int, +2 Cha, -2 Wis; +1 racial bonus vs. fire spells and effects, which increases every five levels; control the intensity of fire 1/day (Any nonmagical flame source within 60 feet can have its radius of illumination up to doubled or down to half. This does not affect fuel consumption. This lasts 10 minutes); Fire resistance 5; Medium size; Speed 30 ft; Darkvision 60 ft; Native outsider; Ignan as a free bonus language. [b]Half-Nymph abilities[/b] – +2 Dex, +2 Int, +2 Wis, +4 Cha; Awesome Beauty (DC= 10 + HP + Cha Mod = 28); Fey Bloodline; Low-Light Vision. [b]Rogue abilities[/b] – 3 fighter feats; trapfinding; evasion; trap sense +1; uncanny dodge. [b]Unfettered abilities[/b] – Simple and martial, and agile exotic weapons, (Featherblade, ribbon dagger, war fan) Parry melee/range attacks (add Int modifier to one opponent a round; 2 bonus feats; sneak attack +1d6. [b]Seductress abilities[/b] – Alluring; Seduce 5/day (DC= 10 Seducer’s class level + Cha = 23) target behaves as if under the influence charm monster, 3 suggestions a seduction; Seducer’s Kiss III (2nd level spells as touch attacks); Exotic Defense (Charisma modifier to AC); Alchemy of Love. [b]Hit Dice:[/b] 10d8 +20 [b]HP:[/b] 80 [b]AC:[/b] 28 [all] 34 [designated opponent] (+4 Dex, +3 armor [from bracers], +8 exotic defense, +3 Unfettered, +4 parry [one opponent] , +2 dodge bonus [from dodge, cloth dancing]) [b]Init:[/b] +4 (+4 Dex) [b]Speed:[/b] 30 ft. [b][u]Saves[/u][/b] Fortitude +5 [+3 base, +2 Con] Reflex +10 [+7 base, +3 Dex] Will +5 [+4 base, +1 Wis] [b]BAB:[/b] +9/+4 [b]Twin Featherblade:[/b] +11/+6/+11 (1d6+2/18-20/x2/P, Phoenix Feather and Stormslayer [[I]+2 featherblades, Fever Iron and copper[/I]]) [b]Single Featherblade:[/b] +13/+8 (1d6+2/18-20/x2/P, Phoenix Feather and Stormslayer [[I]+2 featherblades, Fever Iron or copper[/I]]) [b][u]Skills[/u][/b] Appraise + 4 [0Ranks, Int +4] Balance + 11 [ 5 Ranks, Dex +4, +2 Synergy from Tumble] Bluff + 18 [ 8 Ranks, Cha +8, +2 Persuasive] Craft: Alchemy + 7 [ 3 Ranks, Int +4] Diplomacy + 23 [5 Ranks, Cha + 8, +2 Synergy from Bluff, +2 Synergy from Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty, +2 Synergy from Sense Motive, +2 Trustworthy, +2 Alluring] Disguise + 10 [0 Ranks, Cha +8, +2 Synergy from Bluff when acting IC] Disable Device + 10 [6 Ranks, Int + 4] Escape Artist + 9 [5 Ranks, Dex +4] Gather Information + 17 [5 Ranks, Cha + 8, +2 Synergy from Knowledge: Local, +2 Trustworthy] Hide + 13 [9 Ranks, Dex +4] Intimidation + 12 [0 Ranks, Cha +8, +2 Synergy from Bluff, +2 Persuasive] Knowledge: Local + 9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4] Knowledge: Nobility and Royalty + 9 [5 Ranks, Int + 4] Jump +2 [0 Ranks, +0 Str, +2 Synergy from Tumble] Listen + 13 [11 Ranks, Wis + 2] Move Silently + 12 [8 Ranks, Dex + 4] Open Locks + 10 [6 Ranks, Dex + 4] Perform: Dance + 16 [8 Ranks, Cha + 8] Profession: Courtesan + 15 [13 Ranks, Wis + 2] Search + 14 [10 Ranks, Int + 4] Sense Motive + 12 [10 Ranks, Wis + 2] Slight of Hand + 10 [4 Ranks, Dex + 4, +2 Synergy from Bluff] Spot + 12 [10 Ranks, Wis + 2] Tumble + 14 [10 Ranks, Dex + 4] Use Rope +6 [0 Ranks, Dex +4, +2 Synergy from Escape Artist when using bindings] [b]Feats:[/b] Persuasive (1st feat) Trustworthy (2nd feat) Two Weapon Fighting (3rd feat) Quick Draw (4th feat) Dodge (1st Rogue) Clothe Dancing (2nd Rogue) Whirling Defense (3rd Rogue) Combat Expert (1st Unfettered) Weapon Finesse (2nd Unfettered) Alluring (Seductress) [b]Languages:[/b] Keldev (Common), Ignan, Nessarine, Atiik, Auran, Terran [b]Spells Per Day:[/b] 1st – 5; 2nd – 3; 3rd – 2; [b]Spells Known[/b] Save DC +8 1st – 4 [I] Charm Person, Cure Light Wounds, Ray of Enfeeblement, Tasha’s Hideous Laughter[/I] 2nd - 2 [I] Cat’s Grace, Eagle’s Splendor[/I] 3rd - 1 [I] Charm Monster.[/I] [b][u]Equipment[/u][/b] [b]Jewel of Distraction[/b] - Navel ring that acts as a [I]cloak of minor displacement[/I] when commanded by the wearer. It also has the ability to turn its wearer [I]invisible[/I] for up to 10 minutes each day. [b]Sultan’s Favor[/b] ([I]bracers of defense +3[/I], 9,000 gp) [b]Phoenix Feather[/b] ([I]Fever Iron Featherblade +2[/I], 9,550 gp) [b] Stormslayer[/b] ([I]Copper Featherblade +2[/I], 8400 gp) [b]Luck of the Jewel[/b] ([I]Ring of Resistance +2[/I], 8000 gp) [b]Veil[/b] [I] Scabbard of Hiding[/I], 1,800 gp) [b]Shroud[/b] [I]Scabbard of Hiding[/I], 1,800 gp) [b]Veil of Masquerade[/b] ([I]Hat of Disguise[/I], 1800 gp) [b]Sandals of Silence[/b] (as [I]Boots of Elvenkind[/I], 2500 gp) [b]Badla of Evade[/b] ([I]Vest of Escape[/I] as robe, 5200 gp) [b]Money[/b] 700gp, 0sp [I]Note[/I] – none at this time. [b]Appearance:[/b] The mixture of Samira’s heritage has given her traits from both side of her blood, from her red hair that dances like it’s ablaze to her slightly elongated fey ears, few would say she inherited a single feature that wasn’t perfect. This has given her beauty an exotic quality that few others can rival, but one all want to possess. Even her large eyes have an exotic appearance to them, as they are the color of polished amber, sparkling gently whenever they are struck by light. But what makes them truly exotic is their appearance when Samira is angry. Gifted like most flamekissed, Samira’s eyes glow and radiate whenever this happens. Samira is surprisingly tall, even considering her flamekissed blood, and this has left her with quite long, toned, supple, and appealing legs. Her years of dancing have given Samira a natural sway to her flawless hips wherever she gracefully walks. Samira wears the dress of a typical harem dancing girl, this includes a low cut bedleh with an open midriff that shows off her soft smooth tummy, while the top reveals her ample cleavage. Her favorite bedleh, a combination of royal and slate blues with gold highlights, was made expressly for her, and few pieces of clothing have had as many master seamstresses involved in their creation. Also typical of dancing girls whom wear a bedleh with an open midriff, is the fact that Samira has a navel ring. Though far more grand in craft, Samira’s navel ring is typical in design; from a single point comes a chain that leads to a circle of diamonds and from the circle comes many chains of brilliant platinum, each with a large jewel at the end, that sways as she dances or walks about. Samira’s fiery tresses, which always dance like an open fire, are rumored to be the Sultan’s favorite feature of his Radiant Jewel. This belief is not uncommon, as many find themselves fascinated by the gentle waving of her hair. This fascination isn’t ignored by Samira as she encourages it by constantly changing the styling of her hair, from braids that are tied up with golden cords inlaid with precious metal and precious gems at regular intervals, to having her hair flowing uncontrolled downward to the small of her back. The only thing constantly left unchanged in the styling of her hair is the presence of two hairpins. Sometimes simply decretive, sometimes functional, Samira never styles her hair without them. The tips of the hairpins can be changed to numerous different styles; her favorites are a matched pair of butterflies and a pair of roses colored with amethyst gemstones. These hairpins are more than they appear, they are also magical sheathes that hold Samira’s featherblades. Unlike most featherblades that have an elaborate guard above the handle, Samira’s featherblades lack this guard and instead have nearly no guard, as concealment is the priority for her. [b]Personality:[/b] Most would sum up Samira as good hearted and good natured; she rarely finds faults in others, choosing instead to focus on the positive traits that she see in everyone. Anger, jealousy, and ambition are rarely, if ever, seen in her. Her harem is a perfect example of this, as she never once tried to rise to power but was instead fell into it, as everyone wanted to follow the young women that they found so inspiring. Though she did not wish for the leadership of the harem, something that has caused her great sadness, she respects the wishes of those around her, leading them with kindness and compassion. She takes her duties seriously, and though her fey blood helps her flamekissed blood focus upon her duties, she has at times had issues concentrating upon them instead of daydreaming of happier times. Even her dreams are modest, though very impractical for a harem girl of her magnitude. Since her days of youth and of her education she has always found herself intrigued with the city and all of its remarkable beauty. Her other dream is to be reunited with her lost love, Shalah. It’s a dream she realizes is more remote than walking freely through the streets of the city, but her memories of her time with Shalah is so touched with fondness that she imagines nothing ever taking its place. [b]Background:[/b] Samira has always been something of a mystery as her heritage was hidden from all, including herself. Her story starts like this: A poor and struggling merchant, Mas'ud, stopped at one of the few and small oasis that were used by the traveling caravans. As he pulled near to the cool water he heard a noise, the noise was familiar but extremely rare in the middle of the desert, it was the cry of a baby alone and forgotten. Though Mas’ud knew the sound, it didn’t make it any more believable and his cautious mind pondered the possibilities of a trap as he approached the outcropping of rocks and the vegetation that clung for life at the edge of the oasis. Pulling his scimitar out from under his robe as he took the last few steps to the rocks, Mas’ud prepared himself for the worst as he leaned over and looked between the rocks. Not ready for what he found, his scimitar feel uselessly to the sand as he looked upon the source of the sound. The source was indeed a baby, a baby girl to be exact, which lay naked upon a small bed of vegetation. Mas’ud’s eyes darted from the baby to the sands around the oasis; someone else had to be here, there was simply no other way for a baby so young to survive. His voice joined his eyes in his search for the baby’s parents but it was to no avail, the baby was alone, minus him. Unsure what to do next, Mas’ud delayed his travels hoping that whatever kept the baby’s mother would soon relinquish her, allowing her to return to her child. As he waited, he studied the baby hoping to find the answers; she was well behaved, more so than any of his children at that age had been. She hadn’t cried since he picked her up, well except for once we he had left her. She had been hot to the touch when he found her, and even though her red hair hinted at a flametouched heritage, he was worried it was the sun. But when the temperature fell with the sun, he found the warmth radiating from the baby to both comfortable and reassuring. After two days Mas’ud looked upon the baby with mixed feelings; he felt a connection but at the same time he had hoped that the child’s parents would return, or at least one of them would. Unable to delay his business anymore, Mas’ud continued on his journey and the young child became forever separated from her past. As she grew older, Mas’ud and his family started to realize the young child’s potential. She was incredibly bright and charismatic, and always seemed to have a group of children following her around like lost puppies. But what truly set her apart was her attractiveness. She wasn’t just attractive though, at a young age every male from boys her age to grown men began to look upon her with desire, so much so that Mas’ud began to fear for her safety… As much as it broke his heart, Mas’ud knew there was only one way to garner her the protection he feared she would need, and on her 12th birthday she was told she would never step foot outside again. As tragic as this was, it was not without benefit, as Mas’ud wasted no effort or money in teaching the young prodigy everything she would need know as a courtesan. Dancing, languages, self-defense, lovemaking, local history and the knowledge of the nobles and royalty she would soon turn the heads of, as well the limited knowledge that was known about the foreigners, were all taught to the young woman. In fact the expenses in training the young woman where nearly more than Mas’ud could afford. Finally the fateful day was upon them all, with much remorse Mas’ud sold the young lady to Ala'Ma'sud, the local sultan, for a vast fortune that would set his family up, and give him nobility, for nearly the rest of time. Samira truly enjoyed her time with Ala'Ma'sud; not only was he kind to her, bestowing many gifts upon her, he also respected her abilities. These abilities more than once showed why Ala'Ma'sud was considered “The Fortunate,” as it was her woman’s touch that turned hostility into friendship, and her intelligence that solved numerous misunderstandings. Finally the day came when the tireless efforts of both Ala’Ma’sud and Samira was not enough to keep the problems at bay. Ala'Kamal, sultan of Binum, had turned his attention upon Ala’Ma’sud, whom he saw as weak. For the most part Ala'Kamal was right, as Ala’Ma’sud had no way to deny him his desires, but he would not go down without trying. In Samira’s eyes there was little choice but to try and persuade her sultan to gift her to Ala’Kamal and avoid the bloodshed that seemed unavoidable. The journey to Binum was long, but it was most of the hardships where spared upon Samira, as she traveled in luxury that was nearly unheard of a harem girl. For Samira the trip was one on of extreme interest as it was the first time in many years that she had been outside of the walls of the harem. Though many looked upon the endless desert with scornful eyes to Samira it was simply a new and beautiful experience. As they approached the city of Binum, Samira couldn’t help but compare it to her former home, Samak, but the comparison did not bid well for Samak, as Binum was the jewel of the desert and Samira was awe stuck by its beauty. As they traveled though the streets, Samira kept looking through the window upon the many delights, hoping that just once she would be able to walk the streets herself. Her gifting to Sultan Ala’Kamal went rather smoothly; even though he had no real desire to compromise with Ala’Ma’sud, Samira’s beauty convinced him otherwise. Though Samira hardly knew her new Sultan she had great hope for the future, as Ala’Kamal was far more capable than Ala’Ma’sud. Her hopes were quickly dashed, as with Ala’Kamal capabilities it was quickly apparent that he had no use for anything besides her attractiveness. It wasn’t just Samira who had to adjust, as Sultan Ala'Kamal’s harem was forever changed the day that he claimed Samira to be his jewel. Her time there had been short, but none were surprised by his decision – however, one felt betrayed and vowed that Samira would know her scorn and suffer her wrath. Her name was Nadeeda, and she had been the favored of the Sultan for years before Samira came to the harem. Nadeeda was an older woman, and though the sultan had treated her well, her appearance could do little to hide her age. It was commonly known that the sultan favored her more for her mind and talents rather than her current appearance (a far cry from her flawless beauty of youth). With her favored status removed and her appearance in decline it was obvious to all that her future days would be in the common harem, a gift to the lesser nobles and merchants. Her humiliation unbearable, Nadeeda start to plot her revenge upon Samira - but it was a delicate matter, as to harm Samira herself would surely mean a fate worse than simple death. Before her despair could galvanize her into action, Nadeeda got her wish. In the dark of night while Samira lounged upon the balcony of the harem, daydreaming of walking though the very city that she gazed upon under the stars of the nights sky, Atiya, the Guildmaster of the Lost, abducted the Sultan’s Jewel for her own reasons. Word of Samira’s unearthly beauty had reached Atiya, and her cunning mind had its own plans for the desert blossom. Samira did not frown on this plan, or abduction, as it was beneficial to her as well. Though she would still never be allowed upon the city streets, as she desired, Atiya gave her a way to feel like apart of it. The plan was simple: Atiya would train Samira to spy and gather information for her while Atiya would provide the knowledge of the outside world that Samira thirsted for (and that she needed to effectively rule the harem). For Nadeeda it was the reprieve that she had dreamed of, as it was she who cooled the sultan’s temper and it was she who once again found his favor. Though she had never been lacking in her service to her sultan, Nadeeda found herself rededicated to him and his needs. Unfortunately, this reprieve did not last long, as Samira was a quick study and five days later she was returned to her sultan unharmed and with fringe memory loss. Though Ala'Kamal was still furious that his radiant jewel was taken, his joy at seeing and touching her once again was so great that he simply took Samira for her word and nothing more was said of her kidnapping. Tossed aside once again like a child does to his old toys when he gets a new plaything, Nadeeda once again found herself humiliated. There was a difference this time - Nadeeda knew that she would never again bask in the Sultan’s light as long as Samira was around. However, there was still the same problem as before - to touch or harm Samira would bring down the sultan’s wrath and a fate that would surely be worse than death. Though she no longer controlled the harem, Nadeeda was not without friends and sympathizers. These friends helped her plot by pointing out that Samira was not without a weakness. Since her arrival Samira had become close friends with many of the girls. In fact, few outside of Nadeeda and the jealous few that supported her could not be counted among Samira’s friends. However, none of these friendships came close to the intimate one she shared with Shalah. In the harem, the ability to chose one’s partner was an exotic concept and to be chosen was considered an honor… and it wasn’t uncommon in the harem for two girls to become lovers. This relationship would be the way that Nadeeda would seek her retribution, as it was apparent to all that the young Samira was smitten with Shalah. Before Nadeeda could set in motion a subtle plan, word came through her harem friends that Samira was planning on helping Shalah escape from the harem. In truth, Nadeeda’s spy had overheard only half the plan. It was Takiyah, a mutual friend of both Shalah and Samira, who wanted to escape. Shalah was simply to escort her friend through the tunnels that lead to freedom. Worried that her vengeance would never be fulfilled, Nadeeda hired thugs to kill the Shalah. However, not expecting two girls and not knowing which was which, Nadeeda’s thugs killed Takiyah first when she tried to protect Shalah. Unable to save her friend and injured herself, Shalah ran. Unfortunately, with the thugs closing in and blocking her, it was into the city Shalah ran and not towards the palace. To cover her own tracks, Samira had told guards loyal to her where to be and at what time to sound the alarm. When the alarm was rung, a quick headcount was taken and the body of Takiyah showed to all who the missing girl was. However, Shalah was also missing, and feared dead or kidnapped. The news was devastating to Samira. Unable to help Shalah and unable to tell anyone of the truth, she went about her duties depressed while she hoped for good news of some sort. Nadeeda delighted in Samira’s misery - but few secrets last inside the harem for long, and gossip of the truth of Nadeeda’s vengeance came to Samira. Samira wasted no time. She quickly confronted Nadeeda and the confrontation quickly turned physical, as they scratched and clawed at each other’s throats and faces. With her training from Atiya, Samira was quickly able to gain the upper hand. In the heat of the moment, with her rage full force and once again humiliated by Samira before all, Nadeeda pulled a featherblade, (a thin blade as long as a short sword but with the weight of a dagger) from out of nowhere. With all of the force in her body she thrust it at Samira. Twisting away at the last second, Samira was able to avoid most of the blade and the two toppled in a heap - but only one stood and moved away. Nadeeda lay unmoving, dead with her own blade jutting though her chest. Exhausted, but no worse for wear, Samira pulled the blade out so she could study it. Nadeeda in her youth had been known for her dancing with a pair of thin featherblades, and though she rarely called upon to dance, it was apparent that she kept at least one of the blades. After studying the handle of the blade, Samira quickly realized that the hairpins that Nadeeda wore were more than just that, they where also sheaths for her twin featherblades. Samira didn’t mourn the death of Nadeeda like she did the loss of her beloved Shalah. In fact Samira was still distracted and worried when summed was summoned before the sultan for her actions against Nadeeda, Ala’Kamal assumed that the anguish on her face was from the death of Nadeeda and it, along with the words of the witnesses cleared her of any wrongdoing. The last year has been hard on Samira, she profoundly misses Shalah and the lack of letters from her recently has only added to the concern that Samira feels for her. Her other dream of walking though the famed market of Binum is still as unlikely to happen as before. Her polite, and quiet, request to Ala’Kamal have meet with open dislike but it has also had its positives, as the harem has never been so at peace, and its tranquility will remain as long as Samira’s place in the hierarchy remains. [/QUOTE]
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