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<blockquote data-quote="stonegod" data-source="post: 4038874" data-attributes="member: 36973"><p><strong>Coldan Ciarra, Dark Knight</strong></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Storn/JacobloRes.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><span style="color: Silver"><strong>Coldan Ciandra (CR 1)</strong></span> (0 XP)</p><p>Male human <a href="http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20060501a&page=2" target="_blank">knight</a> 1</p><p>LG Medium humanoid</p><p><strong>Init</strong> +0; <strong>Senses</strong> Listen -1, Spot -1</p><p><strong>Languages</strong> Common</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>AC</strong> 17, touch 13, flat-footed 17; +4 armor, +3 shield; Shield Specialization, Shield Ward</p><p><strong>hp</strong> 14 (1 HD)</p><p><strong>Fort</strong> +2, <strong>Ref</strong> +0, <strong>Will</strong> +1</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Spd</strong> 20 ft. (30 ft. base)</p><p><strong>Melee</strong> longsword +3 (1d8+2/19-20) or</p><p><strong>Melee</strong> morningstar +3 (1d8+2) or</p><p><strong>Melee</strong> spiked heavy steel shield +3 (1d6+2) or</p><p><strong>Melee</strong> 2 spiked gauntlets +3 (1d4+2) or</p><p><strong>Melee</strong> dagger +3 (1d4+2/19-20) or</p><p><strong>Ranged</strong> 5 javelins +1 (1d6+2/x3)</p><p><strong>Base Atk</strong> +1; <strong>Grp</strong> +3</p><p><strong>Special Actions</strong> knight's challenge 3/d (fighting challenge +1)</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Abilities</strong> Str 15, Dex 10, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 16</p><p><strong>SQ</strong> knight's code</p><p><strong>Feats</strong> Shield Specialization (heavy), Shield Ward</p><p><strong>Trait</strong> Love Lost (Widowed) </p><p><strong>Skills</strong> Diplomacy +4, Intimidate +9, Knowledge (nobility & royalty) +4, Perform (oratory) +7, Ride +2</p><p><strong>Possessions</strong> longsword, morningstar, dagger, 5 javelins, and 2 spiked gauntlets; scale mail and spiked heavy steel shield; backpack, bedroll, 2 belt pouches, 100 ft. hempen rope, 2 sunrods, waterskin, whetstone; 18gp, 8sp, 9cp; 101lbs (medium load)</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Knight's Challenge</strong> Coldan uses the force of his fighting spirit to manipulate foes. Even if Coldan lacks a shared language with the foe, the challenge can be issues. The following challenges can be issued:</p><p>- Fighting Challenge +1 (Ex): As a swift action, Coldan can issue this challenge against a single opponent. If the opponent has a Int of 5 or more, a language of some sort, and a CR greater than or equal to Coldan's level, he gains a +1 morale bonus on Will saves and attack and damage rolls against the target. The ability lasts 8 rounds. If applied against a non-valid target, the ability is wasted. If the opponent drops Coldan to 0 or fewer hit points, Coldan losses 2 uses of his knight's challenge. If the duration expires, Coldan can choose another target only if the first is inactive.</p><p><strong>Shield Specialization (heavy)</strong> +1 AC with heavy shields.</p><p><strong>Shield Ward</strong> Adds shield bonus to touch AC and bull rush defenses.</p><p>[sblock=Advancement]<strong>L1->Knight 1</strong> HP 14 (1d12+2) SP: 12 (2x4+1x4)</p><p>Skills: Diplomacy +2cc, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (nobility & royalty) +4, Perform (oratory) +4, Ride +2</p><p>Abilities: Str 15 (8 pts), Dex 10 (2 pts), Con 14 (6 pts), Int 10 (2 pts), Wis 8 (0 pts), Cha 16 (10 pts)</p><p>Feats: Shield Specialization (heavy), Shield Ward [human bonus], ??? [campaign bonus]</p><p>Other: knights challenge (fighting challenge +1)[/sblock][sblock=Tracking]Start: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><u>XP</u><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">None</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><u>Gold</u><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">150gp: Start</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><u>Possessions</u> longsword, morningstar, dagger, 5 javelins, and 2 spiked gauntlets; scale mail and spiked heavy steel shield; backpack, bedroll, 2 belt pouches, 100 ft. hempen rope, 2 sunrods, waterskin, whetstone; 18gp, 8sp, 9cp; 101lbs (medium load)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Staring Possessions:</li> </ul></li> </ul><p>[/sblock]<strong>Background</strong></p><p>Cheliax used to be a shining beacon of light and justice in the world. Or, that is what the people of Magnimar would tell you. Those from Korvosa, however, rapidly went with the new diabolical way of their homeland, adopting an honor of a different sort. But inspired by the lower planes or not, Korvosa had its own legions of law-bound troops, the Hellknights, bent on enforcing Chelaxian interests. That these interests usually followed those of absolute law was no matter. It was this new order of knights in which Coldan Ciandra was raised.</p><p></p><p>Coldan was very loyal to the cause of the Hellknights, but more so to the ideal of knighthood. He was valiant on the battlefield, though inexperienced, and received training that may have one day lead him to command forces of Knights. He campaigned in many skirmishes for Korvosa, earning a reputation as a strong-up and comer in the courts of that decadent city. And while he chafed under the ruthlessness of the Helknight coda, Coldan found ways to use the fear his order inspired to help the helpless. His name became one to be wary of, for it might have been destined for greatness.</p><p></p><p>But, then there was the betrayal.</p><p></p><p>Shiana was a Varsian girl Coldan has discovered during a raid on shiver dealers in Old Korvosa. Not usual Hellknight business, but Coldan has his orders. What Shiana saw in him, what drew her to taunt and tease him in that calculated way he would never know, but soon they were lovers. Something that would have been looked down on by the knights if they had known. The girl gave him hope, but then that hope was torn away. Someone betrayed him, gave her up, and she was dead. Whispers on the streets say it was some man Gaedren Lamm who perhaps saught favor from the Knights or some revenge against them or the Varsian gypsies. Whatever the reason, it was enough to put Coldon on a downward spiral until he was finally stripped of his honor and position, and forced out in disgrace.</p><p></p><p>Unwanted by the Knights, tainted by that association to others, devoid of purpose, a broken Coldan found himself wandering Korvosa desolate. Known to take up drink in his sullen moods, he wallowed in city for most of year, scraping by on what money he had hidden away during his years. A few days ago, at the bottom of the bottle, he looked at himself in the mirror and was disgusted by what he saw. He vowed then and there to find a new purpose in his life, to find *something* to fill the void in his life. </p><p></p><p>And then the King died...</p><p></p><p><strong>Appearance and Personality</strong></p><p>Coldan is a hale bulwark of a man in his late twenties, built like a brick-house oven. He has a haunted appearance about him, with bags under his eyes and constantly unattended hair and stubble. He bears a nasty scar from previous engagements that he refuses to talk about. But those blue-grey eyes have a fierceness of purpose about them, and when he talks, his voice is strong and tends to bring the most out of people.</p><p></p><p>Coldan is a mess of contradictions. He is a man of honor and principles have have seen those principles betrayed and honor violated. He seeks the betterment of his fellows, but has had that trust betrayed many times. His recovering additions also plague him, and the face of Varsian women recall the ghost of Shiana. He is a man that when he acts, he is decisive and bold, but getting him to act requires getting past the scabs of his defensiveness.</p><p></p><p><strong>Thoughts on the other PCs</strong></p><p>TBD</p><p></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Coldan is a melee role, defender/aggro specifically. He's LG, but a sour form of it, and unhappy with his life. He'd take any chance to take a cause that feels right to him, just to fill that void in him. Right now, I see his as staying knight, but who knows? He has some supporting face skills as well.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tactics</strong></p><p>Get into the front of the fight and protect the weaker party members.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stonegod, post: 4038874, member: 36973"] [b]Coldan Ciarra, Dark Knight[/b] [img]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Storn/JacobloRes.jpg[/img] [COLOR=Silver][b]Coldan Ciandra (CR 1)[/b][/COLOR] (0 XP) Male human [url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20060501a&page=2]knight[/url] 1 LG Medium humanoid [b]Init[/b] +0; [b]Senses[/b] Listen -1, Spot -1 [b]Languages[/b] Common ----------------------------------------------------------------- [b]AC[/b] 17, touch 13, flat-footed 17; +4 armor, +3 shield; Shield Specialization, Shield Ward [b]hp[/b] 14 (1 HD) [b]Fort[/b] +2, [b]Ref[/b] +0, [b]Will[/b] +1 ----------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Spd[/b] 20 ft. (30 ft. base) [b]Melee[/b] longsword +3 (1d8+2/19-20) or [b]Melee[/b] morningstar +3 (1d8+2) or [b]Melee[/b] spiked heavy steel shield +3 (1d6+2) or [b]Melee[/b] 2 spiked gauntlets +3 (1d4+2) or [b]Melee[/b] dagger +3 (1d4+2/19-20) or [b]Ranged[/b] 5 javelins +1 (1d6+2/x3) [b]Base Atk[/b] +1; [b]Grp[/b] +3 [b]Special Actions[/b] knight's challenge 3/d (fighting challenge +1) ----------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Abilities[/b] Str 15, Dex 10, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 16 [b]SQ[/b] knight's code [b]Feats[/b] Shield Specialization (heavy), Shield Ward [b]Trait[/b] Love Lost (Widowed) [b]Skills[/b] Diplomacy +4, Intimidate +9, Knowledge (nobility & royalty) +4, Perform (oratory) +7, Ride +2 [b]Possessions[/b] longsword, morningstar, dagger, 5 javelins, and 2 spiked gauntlets; scale mail and spiked heavy steel shield; backpack, bedroll, 2 belt pouches, 100 ft. hempen rope, 2 sunrods, waterskin, whetstone; 18gp, 8sp, 9cp; 101lbs (medium load) ----------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Knight's Challenge[/b] Coldan uses the force of his fighting spirit to manipulate foes. Even if Coldan lacks a shared language with the foe, the challenge can be issues. The following challenges can be issued: - Fighting Challenge +1 (Ex): As a swift action, Coldan can issue this challenge against a single opponent. If the opponent has a Int of 5 or more, a language of some sort, and a CR greater than or equal to Coldan's level, he gains a +1 morale bonus on Will saves and attack and damage rolls against the target. The ability lasts 8 rounds. If applied against a non-valid target, the ability is wasted. If the opponent drops Coldan to 0 or fewer hit points, Coldan losses 2 uses of his knight's challenge. If the duration expires, Coldan can choose another target only if the first is inactive. [b]Shield Specialization (heavy)[/b] +1 AC with heavy shields. [b]Shield Ward[/b] Adds shield bonus to touch AC and bull rush defenses. [sblock=Advancement][b]L1->Knight 1[/b] HP 14 (1d12+2) SP: 12 (2x4+1x4) Skills: Diplomacy +2cc, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (nobility & royalty) +4, Perform (oratory) +4, Ride +2 Abilities: Str 15 (8 pts), Dex 10 (2 pts), Con 14 (6 pts), Int 10 (2 pts), Wis 8 (0 pts), Cha 16 (10 pts) Feats: Shield Specialization (heavy), Shield Ward [human bonus], ??? [campaign bonus] Other: knights challenge (fighting challenge +1)[/sblock][sblock=Tracking]Start:[list][*][u]XP[/u] [list][*]None[/list] [*][u]Gold[/u] [list][*]150gp: Start [/list] [*][u]Possessions[/u] longsword, morningstar, dagger, 5 javelins, and 2 spiked gauntlets; scale mail and spiked heavy steel shield; backpack, bedroll, 2 belt pouches, 100 ft. hempen rope, 2 sunrods, waterskin, whetstone; 18gp, 8sp, 9cp; 101lbs (medium load) [list][*]Staring Possessions: [/list][/list][/sblock][b]Background[/b] Cheliax used to be a shining beacon of light and justice in the world. Or, that is what the people of Magnimar would tell you. Those from Korvosa, however, rapidly went with the new diabolical way of their homeland, adopting an honor of a different sort. But inspired by the lower planes or not, Korvosa had its own legions of law-bound troops, the Hellknights, bent on enforcing Chelaxian interests. That these interests usually followed those of absolute law was no matter. It was this new order of knights in which Coldan Ciandra was raised. Coldan was very loyal to the cause of the Hellknights, but more so to the ideal of knighthood. He was valiant on the battlefield, though inexperienced, and received training that may have one day lead him to command forces of Knights. He campaigned in many skirmishes for Korvosa, earning a reputation as a strong-up and comer in the courts of that decadent city. And while he chafed under the ruthlessness of the Helknight coda, Coldan found ways to use the fear his order inspired to help the helpless. His name became one to be wary of, for it might have been destined for greatness. But, then there was the betrayal. Shiana was a Varsian girl Coldan has discovered during a raid on shiver dealers in Old Korvosa. Not usual Hellknight business, but Coldan has his orders. What Shiana saw in him, what drew her to taunt and tease him in that calculated way he would never know, but soon they were lovers. Something that would have been looked down on by the knights if they had known. The girl gave him hope, but then that hope was torn away. Someone betrayed him, gave her up, and she was dead. Whispers on the streets say it was some man Gaedren Lamm who perhaps saught favor from the Knights or some revenge against them or the Varsian gypsies. Whatever the reason, it was enough to put Coldon on a downward spiral until he was finally stripped of his honor and position, and forced out in disgrace. Unwanted by the Knights, tainted by that association to others, devoid of purpose, a broken Coldan found himself wandering Korvosa desolate. Known to take up drink in his sullen moods, he wallowed in city for most of year, scraping by on what money he had hidden away during his years. A few days ago, at the bottom of the bottle, he looked at himself in the mirror and was disgusted by what he saw. He vowed then and there to find a new purpose in his life, to find *something* to fill the void in his life. And then the King died... [b]Appearance and Personality[/b] Coldan is a hale bulwark of a man in his late twenties, built like a brick-house oven. He has a haunted appearance about him, with bags under his eyes and constantly unattended hair and stubble. He bears a nasty scar from previous engagements that he refuses to talk about. But those blue-grey eyes have a fierceness of purpose about them, and when he talks, his voice is strong and tends to bring the most out of people. Coldan is a mess of contradictions. He is a man of honor and principles have have seen those principles betrayed and honor violated. He seeks the betterment of his fellows, but has had that trust betrayed many times. His recovering additions also plague him, and the face of Varsian women recall the ghost of Shiana. He is a man that when he acts, he is decisive and bold, but getting him to act requires getting past the scabs of his defensiveness. [b]Thoughts on the other PCs[/b] TBD [b]Role[/b] Coldan is a melee role, defender/aggro specifically. He's LG, but a sour form of it, and unhappy with his life. He'd take any chance to take a cause that feels right to him, just to fill that void in him. Right now, I see his as staying knight, but who knows? He has some supporting face skills as well. [b]Tactics[/b] Get into the front of the fight and protect the weaker party members. [/QUOTE]
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