This is great; I thought I’d give contributing a try. (Constructive criticism always welcome)
Bowmaker
Starkad Family Archery Shop
Lev Starkad was a captain in the local military until he was forced into retirement due to injury. The pinkie and ring finger of his right hand were severed (as was part of his palm) by a broad head arrow during a local skirmish. With what little savings he had he took his young wife and opened up a Bowmaking shop in Mor’s End. Now at the age of 56 he is well established in the town, “three finger” Lev is known for his quality weapons and his archery skill, which he loves to demonstrate during local fairs and celebrations.
Lev’s bows are some of the finest in town and he normally has a waiting list for his masterwork bows. He also has a contract to supply bows and arrows to the city guard, which keeps him very busy. While he generally doesn’t sell magic weapons or arrows he does have connections and has done “special order” items before.
He is aided in day-to-day business by his teenage daughter Ariana who has cared for him since his wife died many years ago. She also has shown some talent for bowmaking and spends much of her day fletching arrows and making the occasional short bow.
Lev also has two sons Baltus and Elias. Baltus, the elder is a prominent squad captain in the Castilian’s elite guard and a well renowned archer in his own right, some say better than his father was in his prime. His younger son Elias is equally well known but for much different reasons, at an early age he took to the road to lead the life of a wondering Bard.
Lev keeps himself in good shape and is a member of the local militia; he keeps his old chainmail and long sword well oiled and close at hand.
Plot hooks
1. Lev is very jealous of his young daughter’s suitors and occasionally hires adventurers to “check them out”. One of her recent suitors is particularly troubling as the people he hired to watch this certain suitor were never seen again.
2. Lev’s son Baltus has discovered a plot to overthrow Lady Kelvin and has asked his father to help him find local adventurers to aid him in getting to the bottom of this while keeping it quiet. Baltus doesn’t have enough information to go to the Castilian and is afraid of retribution from powerful enemies if he makes unsubstantiated accusations. Lev knows many adventurers and wishes to help his eldest son out of this mess.
3. Lev’s younger son Elias has recently returned to town and started performing a song that many felt mocked a prominent family for being heavily involved in local corruption. Elias claimed it was just a simple little tune he picked up in a far off land and that it has nothing to do with the local family, but Elias has a reputation for stirring up trouble. Now Elias has disappeared. Lev is willing to pay any price to have his son found and returned to him safe. Lev is not a rich man but he does have his “secret treasure”; Bracers of Archery he was gifted with when he was younger. (Note: the same family could be behind plot hook 2 and 3)
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Lev Starkad: Male Human War6; HD 6d8+6;hp 46; Init +2; Spd 20; AC 17; melee + 8 (1d8+1, Longsword); ranged +10 (1d8+2, +1 Mighty composite longbow); AL LG; SV Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +3; STR 12, DEX 14, CON 13, INT 11, WIS 12, CHA 12.
Skills: Appraise+2, Craft (Bowmaker)+6, Knowledge (Local)+1, Knowledge (War)+1, Knowledge (Weaponry)+2, Profession (Bowmaker)+5. Feats: Far Shot, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Focus: Longbow, composite
Possessions: +1 Mighty composite longbow (+1 STR); Dagger, Masterwork; Longsword; Chainmail, Masterwork; Shield, small, wooden; Bowmaker's tools, Masterwork
Magic: Wondrous: Bracers of archery
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Ariana Starkad: female human Exp2: CR 1; HD 2d6+2; hp 12; Init +4 (+4 Improved initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC 10; Attack +1 melee, or +1 ranged; SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +3; AL LG; Str 10, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 10.
Languages: Common, Elf
Skills and feats: Bluff +2, Concentration +3, Craft (Bowmaking) +3, Innuendo +1, Knowledge (Local) +5, Profession (Bowmaking) +1, Sense motive +2; Feats: Improved Initiative, Point Blank Shot.
Possessions: Composite shortbow; Bowmaker’s tools, Masterwork.
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Baltus Starkad: male human Ftr5: CR 5; HD 5d10+10; hp 47; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; AC 17; Attack +7 melee (1D8 +2 longsword), or ranged +10 (1D8+2 Mighty Longbow Composite [STR +2]); SV Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +1; AL LG; Str 14, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 15.
Skills: Balance +2.5, Disguise +2.5, Hide +1, Knowledge +3, Knowledge (nature) +4, Listen +2, Move silently +1, Perform +3, Ride +7, Spellcraft +3, Spot +2; Feats: Combat reflexes, Dodge, Endurance, Point blank shot, Rapid shot, Weapon focus (longbow, composite).
Possessions: Longsword; Mighty Composite longbow (+2 str); Chainmail.
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Elias Starkad: male human Brd4: CR 4; HD 4d6+12; hp 26; Init +6 (+4 Improved initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC 14; Attack +3 melee (1D6 short sword), or +6 ranged (1D8 Composite Longbow); SV Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4; AL CG; Str 10, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 18.
Languages: Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarf, Elf, Gnome, Infernal, Orc.
Skills: Appraise +2, Hide +2, Knowledge (local) +7, Listen +1, Move silently +2, Perform +10, Scry +6, Speak language +7, Spellcraft +7, Spot +1; Feats: Ambidexterity, Point blank shot, Improved initiative.
Possessions: Masterwork Lute; short sword; composite longbow.
Magic: Ring of protection +2
Bard Spells Known (3/3/1)
(should I cross post brothers to the NPC thread?)