How would you play a Samurai with these Stats?

[Valavien]

I hope this is the right forum for this. I just wanted to know how you all would play a Samurai with the following stats:

Str 16
Dex 13
Con 11
int 10
wis 10
cha 11

Feats: Weapon Focus Katana, Improved Initiative, Quick Draw.

 

[Wolfspider]

Hmmm. Bruce Willis.....

 

[Valavien]

Yeah, I can see that.

How I see it - the character would be obviously quite strong and powerful, pretty quick, but just like a normal human in every other respect. This is where I am having trouble, because the other stats are so crap. I really want to roleplay the character well but with int and wis of 10, how smart can I be, can the character really come up with interesting ideas and have a decent conversation with the clan leader or being a samurai with a str of 16, am I really only concerned with my sword and being powerful?

Next level I get an extra point for skills, another dilema. I have three stats that if I put the point to them, I will get a stat bonus. Dex, Con or Cha. I am thinking of going down the Iajutsu path so I was thinking about putting it to Cha (currently 11) but should I put it to Dex or Con ??? arrghghgg!!

 

[milo]

If you ever want to get into any combat you probably want to put the point into constitution and next time put the point into his cha.

 

[Black Omega]

Well, you have a Int and Wis of 10. That's about average for PC's You aren't going to dazzle with your vast intellectual capabilities, but you can come up with good ideas and have intelligent conversations. Being clever is not the most important thing about a samurai. Be honorable and disciplined and you are set.

You don't really havethe Con to be a strength first type of fighter. With Quickdraw, Imp Init and a decent dex, you seem more 'Hit first, hit hard'.

 

[Breakstone]

Think of it this way:

You're the Everyman Hero, but in the Samurai path. You represent the average folk in intelligence and such, but you're stronger and have more fighting experience.

The minorities will no longer be denied!

...or something like that...

 

[Maerdwyn]

I sort of see the young, hopeful swordsman who tags along wit the veterans in the Seven Samurai. His swordplay was fine, but he wasn't a standout in other ways, and had a lot to learn.

 

[MythandLore]

I sort of see the young, hopeful swordsman who tags along wit the veterans in the Seven Samurai. His swordplay was fine, but he wasn't a standout in other ways, and had a lot to learn.

I was thinking of the Seven Samurai too, but more like the scruffy one with the big sword.

 

[hong]

I was thinking of the Seven Samurai too, but more like the scruffy one with the big sword.

You mean Adkison ?

 

[Happiest_Sadist]

You are a rough country samurai. Your swordsmanship with an unusually long katana is uninspired but effective in battle. You are held in a low position because of your unexceptional skill in duels(cha=iajitsu) and unfamiliarity in etiquite. However you may very likely distinguish yourself in battle, and hope to do so, rising to the personal guard of a lord.