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<blockquote data-quote="Voadam" data-source="post: 2977318" data-attributes="member: 2209"><p><strong>Thoma Griffith Orc Barbarian</strong></p><p></p><p>Thoma Griffith</p><p>Male humanoid (Orc)</p><p>CN barbarian ape totem</p><p>Str 20</p><p>Dex 14</p><p>Con 16</p><p>Int 10</p><p>Wis 10</p><p>Cha 6</p><p></p><p>AC 16 (+2 Dex, +4) Touch 12, flatfooted 14</p><p>Hp 27</p><p>F +6, R +2, W +0</p><p></p><p>Init +2</p><p>BAB +2</p><p>Grapple +7</p><p>MV 30' climb 15'</p><p></p><p>Attack</p><p>Falchion +8(+10) 2d4+7(+10) 18-20 slashing or</p><p>Spiked Gauntlet +7(+9) 1d4+5(+7) piercing cold iron or</p><p>throwing axe +4 1d6+5 RI 10 ft. slashing</p><p></p><p>Feats: Extra Rage</p><p></p><p>Skills:</p><p>Climb +18</p><p>Intimidate +5</p><p>Survival +5</p><p>Swim +10</p><p></p><p>Languages: Orc, Common</p><p></p><p>Equipment - 900 gp total</p><p>Masterwork falchion 425 gp</p><p>Masterwork Chain shirt 250 gp</p><p>Cold Iron Spiked Gauntlet 10 gp</p><p>Throwing axe x5 40 gp</p><p>Cure light wounds potion x3 150 gp</p><p>Backpack, food, sundry wilderness gear ~ 15 gp</p><p>10 gp</p><p></p><p>Background</p><p>Glog was an independent minded orc warrior who did not like the direction of the tribe's cruel headman Bloodmar. He often took his throwing axes and went hunting just to get away from things. One day on one of his extended treks through the snow capped mountains he saw the signs of a smoke fire coming from one of the caves. When he investigated he found large runes traced in the snow, fetishes festooning the cave entrance, and a lone spike haired human sitting inside the cave staring into a fire. "The spirits said you'd come." He spoke in the tongue of mortal men. This intrigued Glog who came in amidst the heavy smells of burnt herbs. Glog chose not to attack but listened to what the man had to say.</p><p></p><p>"The spirits wait for you, as does your totem. I am Balund, I will be your guide should you choose to walk into the land of spirits. If you do your life will be forever altered. You will meet the spirit half of your soul and you will be born anew in the eyes of the spirits and of men. Or you can strike me down and walk out of this cave the same as you are now. If you choose to walk in the spirit world sit here and consume these herbs. I will send you there and call you back." The man then turned back to the fire muttering to himself as Glog stood over him.</p><p></p><p>Glog sat and picked up the dried mushroom caps before him. He stared at them a moment then tossed them into his tusked maw and began to chew as the shaman's mutters turned into a chant. The room became filled with heavier and heavier smoke until all was a misty gray. Soon he heard the cries of hunting birds, howling wolves, and bleating mountain goats. There was a shuffling noise within the mist and heavy breathing that grew louder and louder, from something big. Out of the mist a great white furred ape form rushed into view and charged Glog. Glog's soul responded and he charged the beast meeting its rush head long. The two grappled, both raging and storming, their blood pounding through their veins. Swarms of great beast forms flew around them, boars, dragonnes, massive owls, all calling out as they sailed over and around the pair. The grapplers' forms blurred and they crushed each other in enveloping bear hugs until they absorbed each other, becoming one.</p><p></p><p>The chanting of the shaman then was heard again calling, calling him back.</p><p></p><p>Glog opened his eyes and the shaman spoke, staring off to the Second World where the last of the spirits still gathered. "Awake to the mortal walking world. You are not the orc you were. You now are blessed by the spirits and share the gifts of your totem." Glog felt the insubstantial touch of a griffin wing as the last of the spirits circling him left. "The spirits name you Thoma Griffith." And it felt right.</p><p></p><p>Thoma now was possessed of the greater strength, rage, and fearsome aspect of his totem. He could climb the sheerest ice cliff with ease. Thoma left the tribe forever that day to journey with Balund.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voadam, post: 2977318, member: 2209"] [b]Thoma Griffith Orc Barbarian[/b] Thoma Griffith Male humanoid (Orc) CN barbarian ape totem Str 20 Dex 14 Con 16 Int 10 Wis 10 Cha 6 AC 16 (+2 Dex, +4) Touch 12, flatfooted 14 Hp 27 F +6, R +2, W +0 Init +2 BAB +2 Grapple +7 MV 30' climb 15' Attack Falchion +8(+10) 2d4+7(+10) 18-20 slashing or Spiked Gauntlet +7(+9) 1d4+5(+7) piercing cold iron or throwing axe +4 1d6+5 RI 10 ft. slashing Feats: Extra Rage Skills: Climb +18 Intimidate +5 Survival +5 Swim +10 Languages: Orc, Common Equipment - 900 gp total Masterwork falchion 425 gp Masterwork Chain shirt 250 gp Cold Iron Spiked Gauntlet 10 gp Throwing axe x5 40 gp Cure light wounds potion x3 150 gp Backpack, food, sundry wilderness gear ~ 15 gp 10 gp Background Glog was an independent minded orc warrior who did not like the direction of the tribe's cruel headman Bloodmar. He often took his throwing axes and went hunting just to get away from things. One day on one of his extended treks through the snow capped mountains he saw the signs of a smoke fire coming from one of the caves. When he investigated he found large runes traced in the snow, fetishes festooning the cave entrance, and a lone spike haired human sitting inside the cave staring into a fire. "The spirits said you'd come." He spoke in the tongue of mortal men. This intrigued Glog who came in amidst the heavy smells of burnt herbs. Glog chose not to attack but listened to what the man had to say. "The spirits wait for you, as does your totem. I am Balund, I will be your guide should you choose to walk into the land of spirits. If you do your life will be forever altered. You will meet the spirit half of your soul and you will be born anew in the eyes of the spirits and of men. Or you can strike me down and walk out of this cave the same as you are now. If you choose to walk in the spirit world sit here and consume these herbs. I will send you there and call you back." The man then turned back to the fire muttering to himself as Glog stood over him. Glog sat and picked up the dried mushroom caps before him. He stared at them a moment then tossed them into his tusked maw and began to chew as the shaman's mutters turned into a chant. The room became filled with heavier and heavier smoke until all was a misty gray. Soon he heard the cries of hunting birds, howling wolves, and bleating mountain goats. There was a shuffling noise within the mist and heavy breathing that grew louder and louder, from something big. Out of the mist a great white furred ape form rushed into view and charged Glog. Glog's soul responded and he charged the beast meeting its rush head long. The two grappled, both raging and storming, their blood pounding through their veins. Swarms of great beast forms flew around them, boars, dragonnes, massive owls, all calling out as they sailed over and around the pair. The grapplers' forms blurred and they crushed each other in enveloping bear hugs until they absorbed each other, becoming one. The chanting of the shaman then was heard again calling, calling him back. Glog opened his eyes and the shaman spoke, staring off to the Second World where the last of the spirits still gathered. "Awake to the mortal walking world. You are not the orc you were. You now are blessed by the spirits and share the gifts of your totem." Glog felt the insubstantial touch of a griffin wing as the last of the spirits circling him left. "The spirits name you Thoma Griffith." And it felt right. Thoma now was possessed of the greater strength, rage, and fearsome aspect of his totem. He could climb the sheerest ice cliff with ease. Thoma left the tribe forever that day to journey with Balund. [/QUOTE]
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