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Message: <blockquote data-quote="taitzu52" data-source="post: 2405520" data-attributes="member: 21465">James R. PooleCartographer/Surveyor and climbing expert<img src="http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TNBhistory/People/photos/P3-5--White.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />Investigator 4 – defensive optionHeight: 5’10”Weight: 178 lbs.Hair: Dark Brown (mostly grayed)Eyes: GreenAge: 48Str:  14 (+2)Dex:  12 (+1)Con:  17 (+3) (+1 4th lvl.)Int:  16 (+3)Wis:  14 (+2)Cha:  12 (+1)Hit Dice: 4d6+12HP: 30AC: 13 (10 base, +1 Dex, +2 Defense bonus)-- touch: 13 (10 base, +1 Dex)-- flat-footed: 12 (base 10)Init: +1 (+1 Dex)Speed: 30’Current Sanity: 70Max. Sanity: 9920% sanity: 16Saves:Fortitude +4 (base +1, Con +3)Reflex +8 (base +4, Dex +2, Feat +2)Will +6 (base +4, Wis +2)BAB: +2- Melee +4 (+2 BAB, +2 Str)-- Unarmed +4(1d3+2, subdual)-- Pick axe +0 (1d6+2 piercing/Crit. 20/x4/Medium)-- Pocket knife +0 (1d3+2 piercing/Crit.19-20/x2/Small)-- Shovel +0 (1d4+2 bludgeoning or slashing/Crit 20/x2/Med) - Ranged +0 (+2 BAB, +1 Dex, -4 non-proficiency)--M1895 +3 (+2 BAB, +1 Dex) 2d12 damage, X3 critical, 8 bullet capacity, range 200SkillsCurrent Skill Points: 77Skill Points per Level: 11 (base 8, +3 Int)Appraise (untrained) +3Balance* +8 (7 ranks, +1 Dex)Bluff (untrained) +1Climb* +9 (7 ranks, +2 Str)Concentration* +9 (6 ranks, +3 Con)Craft (Drafting) +5 (2 ranks, +3 Int)Craft (Mechanical)* +10 (7 ranks, +3 Int)Diplomacy (untrained) +1Disguise (untrained) +1Drive (untrained) +1Escape Artist (untrained) +1Forgery (untrained) +3Gather Information (untrained) +1Heal (untrained) +2Hide (untrained) +1Innuendo (untrained) +2Intimidate (untrained) +1Knowledge (Engineering)* +8 (5 ranks, +3 Int)Knowledge (Geography)* +8 (5 ranks, +3 Int)Knowledge (Geology)* +10 (7 ranks, +3 Int)Listen (untrained) +2Move Silently (untrained) +1Operate Heavy Machinery* +8 (7 ranks, +1 Dex)Performance (untrained) +0Repair* +8 (5 ranks, +3 Int)Research (untrained) +3Ride (untrained) +1Search* +8 (5 ranks, +3 Int)Sense Motive (untrained) +2Spot (untrained) +2Swim (untrained) +2Use Rope* +8 (7 ranks, +1 Dex)Wilderness Lore* +7 (5 ranks, +2 Wis)Feats:Weapon Proficiency- Rifle (starting)Endurance (starting)Lightning Reflexes (3rd level)LanguagesEnglish (native)SpanishFrenchGermanEquipment:Original savings - $11,000 Yearly income - $5,000Wardrobe1 wool pea coat, navy - $8.003 cotton flannel shirts, red & black pattern- $4.503 cotton work shirts, light blue - $4.503 pair work dungarees, dark blue- $24.002 wool turtleneck sweaters, gray and natural - $15.385 pair woollen ‘long johns’ (cream) - $7.506 pair ragg wool socks, gray - $4.752 leather belts, black or brown - $7.001 sealskin fur cap, natural - $16.951 pair mountaineering boots with hobnail soles - $3.851 pair of leather work shoes - $4.951 pair well-worn wool gloves, black - $4.001 knitted wool scarf - $5.001 sealskin snow suit (hooded parka with fur ruff, pants with suspenders, gauntlets, boots) - $120.001 pair snow goggles - $2.001 treated canvas hooded poncho - $2.891 wool dress suit, dark gray - $29.501 cotton dress shirt, white - $1.951 silk tie, red & blue - $3.691 evening overcoat - $10.00Toolset that includes:- Full range of mechanic tools (purchased new) – $50.00Winchester M1895 w/scope - $40.00(100) rounds - $8.60Ice axe - $24.00Hunting knife - $3.75Swiss Army knife - $1.98Rucksack - $5.452 2-quart canteens - $3.38Folding camp shovel - $1.09Camp stove - $5.85Mess kit - $1.29Bedroll - $2.79Survival blanket - $3.25Ground cloth - $1.79Candle-lantern - $1.0024 wax candles - $0.70Waterproof matches in tin - $2.50Electric torch, 3 cell - $3.106 flashlight batteries - $1.80Military compass - $2.456x binoculars, $25Water-resistant Wristwatch with expandable wristband and cap, $20Map case - $1.29Map (waterproof), Antarctica - $1.90Climbing gear (36 pitons with rings, piton hammer) - $12.90Half-inch diameter hemp rope, 150’ - $5.40Sturdy trunk - $3.95Rented Room - $300 per year (paid up for 1 year)Shaving Kit and toiletries - $3.00Wind-up alarm clock - $1.001 fountain pen and ink - $1.0020 pencils - $0.205 writing tablets - $1.002 sets of stationary - $2.00Spent - $823.73Savings left –$10,176.27Appearance:  Jim is a sturdy man in his late 40's.  Although he looks healthy, he may appear older to some due to his tan and weathered skin.  He is of above average height, with broad shoulders and strong arms, yet fairly skinny legs.  It seems as though he was a good athlete in his youth, but some of his powerful physique has sunk down into his belly a bit.  When not in town for business or academic purposes, Jim generally dresses like a rancher would.  He is fond of flannel shirts and denim or canvas work pants.  On colder days out West, he wears a thick vest over his 3 layers of shirts.  His leather work boots have been resoled many times, and are like a second skin.Personality: Jim is an outgoing kind of guy.  Not exactly polished, but friendly.  He makes sure there's no mistaking who's in charge when he's the head of a crew, but he is a fair man.  He has a loud, steady voice, and a relaxed smile.  Despite his rough exterior, Jim is very well educated.  His use of colloquial language is mainly by choice, and now, a force of habit.  Jim likes to talk about his family, who he has gotten used to not seeing very often.Background: Jim's father was an oil man.  He worked the fields since little Jimmy could remember.  Not a man to express himself much, Dick Poole never talked about his past, he just worked hard, and expected the same out of Jimmy.  He did well for his family, moving back and forth between Pennsylvania and Texas for work.  As Jimmy got a bit older, his family bought a house in Texas so Jim could finish school.  Mildred, his mother, wanted Jim to be an educated man, but Dick made him work in the oil fields every summer.  It was hard, but Jim was no quitter.  When Jim got his acceptance letter to college, Dick looked him in the eye and shook his hand, the only time he ever had.  Dick would die in Jim's sophomore year of college.Being a fairly bright, and well rounded young man, Jim finished engineering school, and went on to study geology.  Having family connections in the industry got Jim in with some active field professors, sparing the drudgery of further academia.  Since he finished his post-graduate work, Jim moved back out west and specialized in mineral prospecting, a lucrative field.  Having married at 21, supporting his wife and young children was a top concern in such hard times.  The Dustbowl years were hard on the Pooles, but they managed to keep the ranch in Colorado.  He has worked all over North America as far as Alaska and Mexico.  Jim continues to follow the money, and his wife goes a fine job of managing their savings.  He likes to spend his spare time working on his house and land.  He even keeps a couple of horses, but since the kids have left, they don't get ridden much.Jim now has two grown children and a grandchild.  His daughter Judy, has been married for 5 years and has a son.  She lives in Chicago with her husband, who works for the city's public transportation department.  She doesn't write so much.  His son Art, joined the army 3 years ago, and seems to enjoy it.  He needed the direction, and Jim was tired of his crap.  It's a good thing.  His wife Cecelia, lives in Colorado Springs.  Jim makes good money, so she's fairly content caring for their house with the checks he sends home.  Luckily, they had the home before the Crash and managed to keep their property.  Jim still loves his wife very much, and hopes to retire before 55.</blockquote>

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