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Okay, so I was bored. I whipped up stats for Rurouni Kenshin. You know, from the anime series. I think I did a reasonably good job, too. The enchantments in his sakaba are there to reflect the tricks Kenshin did and his fighting style, not because the sword itself was magical.
These stats reflect Kenshin in the end of the TV series. Once I've gone through the main cast once, I might also make stats for Kenshin in his days as Himura Battousai. Next in line, however, will be Sanosuke.
So, here he is, the legendary swordsman, master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, and the main character in the coolest anime ever (Boy, am I sounding like a fanboy or what...), Rurouni Kenshin! Tear it apart.
Edit: Posted a better, edited version, changed with the help of Skarnkai. I'd completely forgotten the PrC...
Kenshin, male human Fighter 8/Iaijutsu Master 10: CR 18; ECL 18; Medium-size Humanoid (human); HD 18d10; hp 95; Init +9 (+5 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative, +1 Int); Spd 30 ft; AC 17 (+5 Dex, +1 Dodge, +1 Int); Melee +29/+24/+19/+14 sakaba (1d10+1d6+1 subdual/17-20x2); AL LG, SV Fort +11, Ref +13, Will +10; Str 12 (+1), Dex 20 (+5), Con 10 (0), Int 12 (+1), Wis 14 (+2), Cha 12 (+1)
Skills: Balance +20, Iaijutsu Focus +24, Jump +19, Listen +7, Spot +7, Tumble +20
Languages: Japanese, Chinese
Feats: Cosmopolitan (Iaijutsu Focus), Defensive Strike, Dodge, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (katana), Expertise, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Mobility, Quick Draw, Spring Attack, Superior Expertise, Weapon Finesse (katana), Weapon Focus (katana), Weapon Specialization (katana), Whirlwind Attack
Equipment: +5 merciful defender sakaba of impact, traveler's outfit
Description: Kenshin is a small man, short in stature and slight of build. His hair is an unruly red mop, tied back in a futile attempt to keep it from falling to his eyes. His eyes are a peculiar lavender shade. Kenshin's cheek bears a distinctive cross-shaped scar.
He is usually dressed in a rather worn purple uwagi (the loose shirt), and an equally worn white hakama (the pleated, divided skirt).
Background: Watch the series. I'm not gonna spoil it here for those of you who haven't…
Sources: Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Magic of Faerûn, Oriental Adventures, Rokugan, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
New Weapon
Cost Damage Critical Weight Type
Sakaba 500gp 1d10 19-20/x2 6 lb. Bludgeoning or Slashing
Sakaba, also called the reverse-blade sword, is the chosen weapon of Rurouni Kenshin. The cutting edge is on the "wrong side" of the blade. In all other respects, it is identical to the katana, and uses the same Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat.
These stats reflect Kenshin in the end of the TV series. Once I've gone through the main cast once, I might also make stats for Kenshin in his days as Himura Battousai. Next in line, however, will be Sanosuke.
So, here he is, the legendary swordsman, master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, and the main character in the coolest anime ever (Boy, am I sounding like a fanboy or what...), Rurouni Kenshin! Tear it apart.

Edit: Posted a better, edited version, changed with the help of Skarnkai. I'd completely forgotten the PrC...

Kenshin, male human Fighter 8/Iaijutsu Master 10: CR 18; ECL 18; Medium-size Humanoid (human); HD 18d10; hp 95; Init +9 (+5 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative, +1 Int); Spd 30 ft; AC 17 (+5 Dex, +1 Dodge, +1 Int); Melee +29/+24/+19/+14 sakaba (1d10+1d6+1 subdual/17-20x2); AL LG, SV Fort +11, Ref +13, Will +10; Str 12 (+1), Dex 20 (+5), Con 10 (0), Int 12 (+1), Wis 14 (+2), Cha 12 (+1)
Skills: Balance +20, Iaijutsu Focus +24, Jump +19, Listen +7, Spot +7, Tumble +20
Languages: Japanese, Chinese
Feats: Cosmopolitan (Iaijutsu Focus), Defensive Strike, Dodge, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (katana), Expertise, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Mobility, Quick Draw, Spring Attack, Superior Expertise, Weapon Finesse (katana), Weapon Focus (katana), Weapon Specialization (katana), Whirlwind Attack
Equipment: +5 merciful defender sakaba of impact, traveler's outfit
Description: Kenshin is a small man, short in stature and slight of build. His hair is an unruly red mop, tied back in a futile attempt to keep it from falling to his eyes. His eyes are a peculiar lavender shade. Kenshin's cheek bears a distinctive cross-shaped scar.
He is usually dressed in a rather worn purple uwagi (the loose shirt), and an equally worn white hakama (the pleated, divided skirt).
Background: Watch the series. I'm not gonna spoil it here for those of you who haven't…
Sources: Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Magic of Faerûn, Oriental Adventures, Rokugan, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting
New Weapon
Cost Damage Critical Weight Type
Sakaba 500gp 1d10 19-20/x2 6 lb. Bludgeoning or Slashing
Sakaba, also called the reverse-blade sword, is the chosen weapon of Rurouni Kenshin. The cutting edge is on the "wrong side" of the blade. In all other respects, it is identical to the katana, and uses the same Exotic Weapon Proficiency feat.
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