Hello jeremy dnd and fellow players,
I hope I am not too late to place an extra character into the slave pen. I was going to start up my own PBP game but I saw this and thought this would be excellent instead. I purchased the Midnight campaign setting when it first came out but our regular group has too many games running as it is – six DM’s with six games. I like the idea of a game more focused on story, atmosphere and a range of NPC’s and so I hope you will favourably consider this submission given that you only wish for three players.
Methuselas
Ironborn Male Dorn Defender 1
Medium humanoid
Hit Die: 1d10(Ironborn)+2 (hp 12)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 30 ft.
AC: 13, touch 13, flat-footed 11 (Defender +1 AC Bonus)
Base Attack: +1, grapple +3
Attack: +3 melee (1d6/x2, club)
Full Attack: +3 melee (1d6/x2, club)
Saving Throws: Fortitude +3, Reflex +4, Will +1
Abilities: Str 16 (14+2), Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10 (12-2), Wis 12, Cha 14
Skills:
Feats:
Alignment: Neutral Good
Languages: Erenlander, Norther
Heroic Path: Ironborn
Incredible Resilience
Racial Traits:
+2 Strength, -2 Intelligence
1 bonus feats at 1st-level
4 extra skill points at 1st-level
1 extra skill points at each additional level
Cold Resistance 5
+1 Racial bonus to Fortitude
+1 Racial bonus on attack rolls when fighting in groups of five or more Dorns.
Favored class: Any
Class Abilities:
Unarmed Strike
Stunning Attack
Physical Description:
Tall of stature with good musculature in terms of physical prowess, Methuselas represents the typical enslaved and towering Dorn. Lashings of the whip across back in addition to several wicked facial scars show that he has been enslaved for much of his life. Having known many cruel masters, his clear gaze combined with a friendly if cautious demeanour lends a surprising air of confidence to his movements, actions and abilities. His large Dornish hands are powerful, strong and dangerous while his blunted Dornish facial features speak of one able to take a punch without the easy splitting of skin of the typically sharp-featured Sarcosan. When given the opportunity, he would normally shave his head for Dornish shame; unfortunately, lack of access to cutting tools means that he normally has a rough reddish thatch adorning his features and face.
Background:
As already mentioned, he has been enslaved for most of his life moving from owner to owner. What family he had was quickly replaced by a series of cruel masters and indifferent slavish peers. However, there was an older Dornish slave ruthlessly cut down for some meaningless and petty slight or indiscretion who was his father figure for several years. He instilled both Dornish pride and the smarts to hide it from those who would try to enslave their spirit. For Methuselas, this brought a sense of purpose to his life and a fire in his heart. He knew he would die a young death. He would not however let his life be for nothing. As his mentor taught him, it is the small victories that you cherish.
Personality:
There is something about Methuselas that draws attention to him. While not immediately fair upon the eye, he has the earnest features that at least instil a spark or ember of trust with those of his kind. Others can see that here is one who will not run nor hide if his time is up. It is almost as if others can sense his principles despite his rough, enslaved exterior. Steady of temperament yet boldly cautious describes the somewhat polar personality of the Dorn. Methuselas embodies the heroic will of his people and will always put others before himself. To him, there is still such a thing as honour, despite his present condition and circumstance. He hopes to touch the spirits of many Dorns in his short life, in honour of his people and the man who taught him how to live with the pride of the Dorn once more.
I will finish off the feats and skills soon. If you wish a more thorough gauge of my writing style, may I suggest reading a few selections from my Story Hour.
Best Regards
Herremann the Wise