[SBLOCK=Tobias' Stats]Tobias Terranhart CR 6
Male human cleric (Heironeous) 6//paladin 6
LG Medium humanoid (human)
Aura strong good, courage 10'
Init +0; Senses Listen +2, Spot +2
Languages Common
AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 23
hp 46 (6 HD)
Immune disease, fear
Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +13
Spd 20 ft.
Melee +1 cold iron longsword +11/+6 (1d8+3/11-20) or
Melee mwk alchemical silver morningstar +10/+5 (1d8+3)
Base Atk +6; Grp +9
Attack Options smite evil 2/day (+4 to hit, +6 damage)
Special Abilities Disciple of the Sun, Divine Shield (+4 AC, 3/min), Divine Vigor (Spd 30', +12 hp, 4/min), lay on hands (24 hp), spontaneous casting (heal spells), turn undead 11/day (+8, 3d6+10, 6th)
Combat Gear holy water (4), scroll of sanctuary (4), silversheen (4), wand of cure light wounds (50)
Cleric Spells Prepared (CL 6th, +9 melee touch, +6 ranged touch):
~~3rd: flame of faith, magic circle against evil, searing light (D)
~~2nd: aid, bull's strength (3), spiritual weapon (D)
~~1st: bless, distrupt undead (D), divine favor (3)
~~0: guidance (5)
(D): Domain Spell. Domains: Glory, War
Paladin Spells Prepared (CL 3rd, +9 melee touch, +6 ranged touch):
~~1st: bless weapon (2)
Spell-like Abilities:
~~At Will: detect evil
~~1/week: remove disease
Abilities Str 16, Dex 10, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 18
SQ aura of courage, divine grace, divine health, lay on hands, special mount, strong aura of good
Feats Disciple of the Sun, Divine Shield, Divine Vigor, Extra Turning, Weapon Focus: longsword (B)
Skills Diplomacy +15, Knowledge: religion +5, Ride +4, Sense Motive +11
Possessions combat possessions plus +1 cold iron longsword, mwk alchemical silver morningstar; +1 full plate, +1 everburning heavy steel shield; ring of protection +1, cloak of charisma +2, vest of resistance +1; backpack, bedroll, scrollcase, silver holy symbol, spell component pouch, waterskin; noble outfit, signet ring, court jewelry; 146.9 gp[/Sblock]
[sblock=Tobias' Mount]Heironeous' Lightning
Male heavy warhorse
N Large magical beast
Init +1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Listen +6, Spot +5
AC 23, touch 10, flat-footed 22
hp 45 (6 HD)
Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +6; improved evasion
Spd 40 ft.
Melee hoof +7 (1d8+4) or
Melee 2 hooves +7 (1d8+4) and bite +2 (1d4+2)
Base Atk +4; Grp +12
Abilities Str 19, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 6
SQ empathic link, improved evasion, share spells, share saving throws
Feats Endurance, Improved Natural Attack, Run
Skills Listen +6, Spot +5
Possessions bit and bridle, mwk chainmail barding, military saddle[/sblock]
Appearance and Personality
Tobias feels that he is an emissary for glorious Heironius, and thus everything about him is resplendant: his gleaming full plate armor, the clean light eminating from this well polished steel shield, the well maintained arms, and the spotless barding of his holy mount. Out of his armor (which is rarely; he even attends state functions in it), Tobias is a broad shouldered young man with close-cut brown hair and brown eyes. He has a perpectual curl of a smile to his face with strong dimples that make him seem younger than he thirty years.
Rough Background
Tobias is a holy warrior of the Valorous One, and was taught to be an personification of his faith. As such, he was trained in rigorous team tactics and in courtly manners. His parents offered him to the Church at a young age when a paladin saved their village; thus, he feels it is his duty to walk the world, bringing the light of Heironeous to the world. He does this not through preaching but through example.
Tobias has been travelling with is other boon companions for several years. He sees their "adventures" as a way of living Heironeous' teachings. While there have been a few conflicts in the past (a minor disagreement over a course of action, a dispute over which "jobs" to take), he has not let his faith play an "iron hand" in his relationship with his collegues.
Role
Since Tobias believes he is a personal embodiement of his god, he is comfortable in the front lines of combat and in the palace throneroom. In combat, he wades in, using his clerical spells and divine feats to bolster himself and his allys. He also a fierce foe of undead and a decent healer (has both sponteneous cures and lay on hands). In social situations, his winning ways complement that of a bard, and his priestly connections provide some legitemacy that less noble compainions lack.
Note
I can provide the actual calculations used to create Tobias upon request. All feats are either from the PHB, Complete Warrior, or Complete Divine; the Glory domain is from Complete Divine; the vest of resistance is from Complete Arcane; and the everburning shield is just a shield with continual flame cast on it.
I do realize the story etc. is a bit cliched, but sometimes cliches are fun to play too (though I promise he is not a heavy handed type). I wanted to develop a strong "holy warrior" archetype, and thought this would be more interesting to explore than cleric/fighter (which Ferrix's dwarf would probably do better justice).