Elena Southknot
Female Half-Elf Rog1
HD 1d6
hp 7
Init +3
Spd 30
AC 13
Atk +0 base melee, +3 base ranged
MW dagger +1 (1d4); Lt crossbow +3 (1d8)
Racial Features: Immunity: Sleep (Ex), Low-light vision (Ex), +2 Will bonus to Enchantment spells, Elven Blood
AL CG
SV Fort +0, Ref +5, Will +0
STR 10, DEX 17, CON 13, INT 14, WIS 10, CHA 12
Skills: Climb +2(2), Disable Device +5(3), Escape Artist +6(3), Hide +7(4), Listen +7(4), Move Silently +7(4), Open Lock +6(3), Pick Pocket +7(4), Search +6(3), Sense Motive +4(4), Spot +7(4), Tumble +5(2).
Feats: Alertness.
Possessions:
Light Crossbow, Masterwork Dagger, Bolts (20), Leather Armor, Backpack, Caltrops, Map Case (containing rough map of last scouting assignment), Belt Pouch, Rations (3 days), Signal whistle, Torch, Waterskin (full), Thieves' tools, Traveler's outfit.
Magic: Potion: Cure Light Wounds (x2).
Background:
Elena’s mother Gretchen was the serving maid at a local noble’s manor. She was married to Alexander, a sailor who spent most of his time out to sea. When he was home, he spent the entire time drunk and was both physically and emotionally abusive to his young wife.
During one of Alexander’s long trips a handsome Elf named Syl’nton came to visit the noble. He was the son of one of the noble’s good friends and wanted to see the world. He stayed in the port city at the noble’s manor for about a month. During that time he met Gretchen. He found her beautiful and charming and did not mind that she was simply a serving maid. They had several romantic interludes during his visit. He told her he would not be able to stay long, and that there was no hope for a lasting relationship. His father was arranging his marriage while he was gone, and would be married to an elf maiden he had never seen upon his return home. Thus, Gretchen never bother to tell him that she was married and just enjoyed his attentions until he left. Unfortunately he did leave her with a memento, for she was pregnant.
When Alexander returned home 6 months later to his very pregnant wife (who was not pregnant when he left) He got drunk and got went into a blind rage and beat her very badly. The local official, knowing she was an adulteress, did nothing to protect her from her husband. Three months later Alexander left again, and Gretchen gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Elena.
Alexander never showed any affection for Elena and was very abusive toward her. When Alexander came home from the tavern drunk, Gretchen would put Elena outside in one of the large trees surrounding their home to protect her from Alexanders rages. Luckily, for both of them he was still gone most of the time.
When Elena was 7, Alexander became injured and was unable to sail anymore. He got a job in the local shipping yards but was home now every night. Life became unbearable. At this time Gretchen became pregnant again and bore Alexander a son, followed very quickly by two more. Alexander doted on his sons and took all of his anger and frustation out on Gretchen and Elena. Elena had to become skilled at avoiding her stepfather and judging his moods. Alexander turned the three sons against their mother and older sister, and they often suffered abuse from them and they got older.
When Elena was 17, Gretchen fell off the loft in the barn to her death. Though there was no evidence to support it Elena believes Alexander pushed her. The only thing that had kept Elena in that house was her mother, so now she set off on her own.
She moved into the city, but had no relations or friends to stay with. During the last 10 years, Alexander had made a good name for himself and was a well know shipping manager. She looked for honest work, but since most knew her background and were afraid of angering Alexander she had no takers. She ended up on the streets stealing and selling her body to make ends meet.
Then one day she heard of the King’s offer to pay 100gp to anyone willing to fight the Greenskins and decided that was the way she was going to get out of her dead end situation. She went to the local recruiter and said that she would fight. Many of the other recruits laughed at her, for she had been in many of their beds, but when she insisted they gave her transport on the next wagon to the front lines.
Elena was employed mainly as a scout, for she was fast and silent. But during the battle she was struck down by an arrow and carried off to the temple to recover. Now she has sworn her life to help the King rid the land of Greenskins and is anxious to return to service. She has a good heart and works for the common good, but since the local government did not protect her mother from Alexander she has little faith in the law and is rather chaotic in her actions.
NPCs:
Her Stepfather
Her Stepfather is a cruel man who resents her. He is an Expert (Sailor and Merchant), he probably does not have any PHB class levels but has the money to hire people who do to carry out his dirty work. He has a violent temper and abusive tendancies. The people who work for him fear him.
Her Brothers
Her Brothers were still at home when she left and she does not know what path they chose. The DM could bring them in as any profession or class. They were taught by their father to be abusive to Elena, whether this feeling would continue after they left home would be at the DM’s discretion.
Her Biological Father
She does not know anything about her father other than the fact that he is an elf. She does not know that he was from a wealthy elven family and was to be married off for political reasons. He did not know that Gretchen was pregnant and has no idea that Elena exists. At the time that he knew Gretchen, he had not chosen a profession though he probably would have become a respected wizard or sorcerer.
Possible Weakness/Character Traits:
Will not associate with drunks (or their drinks) or abusive personalities
Strong distrust of local authorities (constables, guards, etc.)
Believes that men who show interest in her only want to use her.
Is ashamed of her elven heritage and the fact that she was born from an adulterous relationship.
Distrusts the motives of all elves, believing (incorrectly) that her father callously used and discarded her mother.
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Anyone who would like to link their character to this background in any way shape or form feel free.
This is a 25 point buy character. I will edit the stats when I get your verdict on how many extra points I am awarded.
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Edited to 32 point buy