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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GoldenEagle" data-source="post: 396552" data-attributes="member: 5128">Jonas, Paladin of TyrA tall man with clad in platemail enters the room.  He carries a worn shield and over his right shoulder the pommel and hilt of the sword he carries on his back can be seen.  Although this man has obviously seen combat, he has a quiet confidence.  "Hello, my name is Jonas.  I am seeking information about this posting" hands over a copy of a posting... [if asked about himself] ..  For the last 5 winters I have been traveling the realms.  I was asked to find the question for which I have no answer in a situation I cannot understand and then to return with the question and the answer in hand. (Jonas will not name his father if asked as he does not want deferential treatment if someone was to know his family name; he prefers to be judged on the merit of his actions alone.  He is very polite about this and if pressed he will just say that he was very fortunate in his upbringing and he would now like to earn his own reputation.) I was told that  this will teach me the patience. Today Tyr has put your posting in front of me; it seems this is the next leg of my quest for lock and the key for which I am searching.  Enough about me…tell me more of your situation and perhaps I can help you."[ooc] From his earliest memories Jonas cannot remember his mother.  She was a Golden Dragon whose true name is no longer spoken. His Father is a Paladin of Great repute in the North and a Lord of Waterdeep.  Althought Jonas knows he is special he has not been privy to his family's true position;  His identity has always been kept very low key so that he could be trained as a future lord of Waterdeep (again, unknown to him).  Because the time is not right to add a lord, he is traveling the lands to make friends in far away places and to temper him.  His father (and other lords in the know) understands that if Jonas is to be a lord, he must learn true justice, not the brand of "justice" which is so often seen in self-righteous cults.  He must learn patience, and tolerance without sacrificing his morals.So at 18, young Jonas, follower of Nobanion, was cast into parts of the world unknown to him to find himself.  He was given only the task above...find the question and the answer.  It has been several years and Jonas now belives he understands at least part of the question.  He knows that he has special gifts (half dragon) that some don't have.  He believes that it is his duty to protect people from those who abuse their gifts.  He understands that it is cowardly to force someone to do your bidding just because you are stronger. He has seen that some think that monetary well being equate with high morals and he understands that not to be the case.  He hopes to be seen as a wise diplomatic leader rather than an impetuous blow hard. At this point Jonas has come the the conclusion that people want a leader in actions.  People want to do good things but they do not want to be told what to do.  For now, he is trying (like his god) to show people why they should be good and lawful instead of preaching AT people the virtues that he espouses.  As a result he has hired on several people to travel with him and when their time was up they simply remained with his small caravan.To this point the lords are pleased with Jonas progress, but there are still many places Jonas has to visit and many Winters before Piergeiron will call Jonas to his side.  Jonas is tall and muscular with golden hair.  His skin is golden looks like that of a lizard.  His eyes are light green with oval irises.  He wears a hat of disguise to conceal his heritage for there is no need for people to know that a half dragon is in their midst.  Like his father he has a commanding but quiet confidence; a presence that is felt even before it is seen.Jonas has a tendency to listen more than he talks when meeting a person for the first time and he has been accused by some of those people of being stupid after a first meeting.  (A trick learned from his father.  He often uses this time to discern whether or not he is having dialogue with an evil entity.).  He has also been very even handed in his dealing of justice, preferring diplomacy to combat, yet effective in both.  His friends know him to be wise beyond his age and willingly follow his advice.    Jonas’ closest friend, Claiborne has traveled with him since leaving Waterdeep.  Unbeknownst to Jonas, this was partially the doing of his father in hopes of keeping him Jonas safe and the lords informed.Having grown up in Waterdeep, he knows little of this area.  His cohort will be a Cleric of Nobanion or a grey elven lore master dependant on which fits the group better.Jonas Half-Dragon (Gold) / Human Paladin (6)Lawful GoodHit dice 6d12 (1&2nd max 3-7 avg. = 51 HP) + 21  = 72Initiative +1Speed 40’ (30 base, Boots of Striding & Springing)AC: 27 (+10 Armor, +2 Shield, +1 dex, +4 NaturalAttacks: +16/+11 L. Sword or W. Hammer   +14/+9 L bow  or +13 2 claws / +8 biteDamage: 1d8+8– L. Sword 1d8+7 hammer  1d8+5 bow or 1d6+7 claw/1d4+3 biteFace/reach: 5'by5'/5'Special Attacks:  Breath Weapon, cone of fire 6d10 (DC 20) 1x/daySpecial Defense: Immune to fire, sleep and ParalysisSpecial qualities: Detect Evil, Divine Grace, Lay Hands (36/day), divine health, Aura of courage, Smite evil, turn undead (as 4th lvl cleric, remove disease 2/week, Low Light & Dark Vision (60’)Saves: fort +12, ref +7, Will +9S 24 (+8 race+2 gauntlets)    I 13 (+2 race) W 16 D 12(+1 level) C 16 (+2 race)  Ch 18 (+2 race, +2 cloak)skills: Diplomacy (9+4=13), ride (9+1=10 – 6 for armor = 4), Concentration (9+2=11), Listen 3 (race), Spot 3 (race)Feats (Human, 1, 3, 6,): Power Attack, Cleave, Mounted Combat, LeadershipSpells: 2 1st level spellsEquipment: Full Plate +2, Lg. Shield, Long Sword +1, Hat of Disguise, Cloak of Charisma (+2), Gauntlets of Ogre Power, Phylactery of Faithfulness, Boots of Striding & Springing, MW Mighty Long Bow (875 GP), 50 MW Arrows (350 GP), 2 vials of Holy Water, 2 tangle foot bags, 10 Sunrods, MW War Hammer, Saddle and Saddle Bags, 100’ Silk Rope, Holy Symbol, Signet Ring, 1384 GPSpecial Mount:   Heavy War-horseCohort :5th Level Cleric of Tyr (Half Celestial) ???Or Grey Elven Diviner 7 / Lore Master 1 ???(Depends on Party Balance)PB - what do you think.  Is the Half Dragon Template ok or do you prefer to stick with Aasimir.   I came across the the Half Drag and thought It could be cool.  Let me know.Garyh , I don't know anything about nobanian (sp?).   That could be cool.  Can you tell me more about the diety please.GE[/ooc]</blockquote>

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