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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MavrickWeirdo" data-source="post: 1416436" data-attributes="member: 107">(I hope people will forgive the irony that my first character in a thread on commoners, is not a commoner.)Principle Couriers Brother Principal, Human Courier (Runner); Monk L6; HD 6d8+6; hp 33; Init +2; Spd 50 ft; AC 14 (15 with Dodge); BAB +4; Melee Unarmed +5/+2 (1d6+1/ crit x2); Ranged Dagger +6 (1d4+1/ crit 19-20/10 ft); AL LG; SA Flurry of Blows (+3/+3/+0, 1d6+1/ crit x2), Improved Trip, Stunning Attack (6 times/day); SQ Deflect Arrows, Evasion, Improved Unarmed Strike, Purity of Body, Slow Fall (30 ft), Still Mind; SV Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +6; Str 12, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 10. Age 31Skills & Feats: (54 points) Balance 7 (+11), Climb 6 (+7), Concentration 6 (+7), Escape Artist 7 (+8), Jump 7 (+10), Listen 7 (+8), Swim 7 (+8), Tumble 7 (+11); Dodge, Expertise, Mobility, & Run; Languages: Common Equipment: Courier’s bag, courier’s garb (monk’s outfit), daggers (2), pouch, rations (1 day), & waterskinExpertise, take up to BAB (+4) dodge bonus to AC, while taking a matching penalty on all attacks, duration 1 round Mobility, +4 dodge bonus to AC vs. AoO’s caused by movement in threat rangeTotal Defense, (Tumble 5) +6 dodge bonus to AC, but cannot attack or perform any other activity, except moving at base speed, duration 1 round.Brother Principal could no longer stay at the monastery. He was grateful for the discipline and focus they taught him, but he felt that maintaining order in seclusion was not his calling. He decided to bring some order to the city.When he arrived, he looked at where order was needed. What struck him the most were the children running loose in the streets. Most spent their days avoiding responsibility, getting into mischief, or forming gangs of bullies. The more ambitious would take odd jobs, run messages and such, but even they would approach it in a random undisciplined way. He decided that the children needed training and that the city needed dedicated runners.Brother Principal became a runner. People’s first reaction was “Wasn’t he a little old to be a runner?” his response was “It’s honest work, and I’m a dependable courier.” As people adjusted and started to trust him with their messages he started to get pressure from others who deliver messages, as well as those who are against messages being delivered. Once they learned he could defend himself they decided it would be easier to work around him.Each morning at dawn he would rise and go outside to do his exercises, to warm up for the day. Anyone who stopped to watch, he would greet them and ask them to join him. Most would refuse, but some tried to imitate his movements, or asked for instruction. He would teach any who came. Of course, he did not teach discipline of the body alone. He also taught discipline of the mind and spirit. Some of his best pupils he took on as runners, but only those who were strong in discipline or good at heart.He has been in the city six year now. He has 21 runners including himself (Monk6 x1; Com4 x2; Monk3 x2; Com2 x4; Monk1 x4; Com1 x8). When running they all dress alike; a simple yet well made tunic and loincloth, a sky blue silk sash to show they are Principal Runners, a well made leather bag with fasteners that can be slung over one shoulder, a belt pouch, a waterskin, and two belt daggers. They all are trained to use the daggers to defend themselves. Brother Principal also teaches them that there is no cowardice in avoiding a fight, especially if they have messages to deliver. Brother Principal still runs messages on a regular basis. While out and about he will often talk to people about his next plan. He believes that the couriers, dockworkers, porters, etc should form a workers guild, to have a stronger voice in the city. So far he has met with a lot of resistance to the idea (especially from the hidden guilds) but he is a patient and persistent man.</blockquote>

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