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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Shaman" data-source="post: 2569806" data-attributes="member: 26473">Mitch RolandSmart 3/Occultist 2 – CreativeBackgroundBorn in Salford, Lancashire, Mitchell Roland was the son of a truck driver, Kenneth, and a homemaker, Maude – he has a brother and a sister, John and Gwendolyn, who are older and younger respectively. Mitch displayed a passion for music at an early age, learning the violin as a child and playing in a children’s orchestra in Manchester. As a teen however, his muse was captured by rock and roll, and he moved to London to join the Mod scene exploding in Great Britain. He picked up the guitar and made a living busking in front of tube stations and West End theatres, covering artists such as Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley while working in his own tunes from time to time. This was followed by a series of gigs in coffee houses, and it was here that he met Terrence (Terry) Jones, another Mod and struggling musician.Together Mitch and Terry formed a band, Coelacanth, and with Mitch providing lead vocals and guitars and Terry playing percussion they cut two albums and released three singles – they achieved modest success, largely on the strength of Mitch’s catchy hooks. However, on the verge of a European tour, Mitch and Terry split, citing creative differences.Forming a new band, Fresh Fish, on the skeleton of the old, Mitch proceeded with the tour; during the tour he penned a song, “Star Swan,” that would be recorded on the band’s return to England later that year. The song started off slowly but persistent radio play drove it to Number 2 on the British charts, and the young musician became a pop star.Over the next several years Mitch and Fresh Fish would chart seven Top Ten hits, including two Number Ones (the art-rock ballad “Antiquarian Jane” and the raunchy metal anthem “Bang It Out”) and three Number Twos. After releasing a “Best of...” compilation album, Mitch began devoting more of his time to songwriting and poetry, publishing two books of verse that were well-received critically.Mitch’s success as a musician was perhaps aided by his exotic stage persona. Referring to himself as the Wizard of Avalon, the Poet-Mage, and Childe Roland, the boy from Lancashire affected an otherworldly air of mystery about himself. He spent six months in the south of France studying with a guru whom he would only call, “The Socerer,” and claimed to be learning lost lore from the age of Merlin and Morgan la Fey. Both his songs and poetry reflect an interest in magic and the occult.Mitch married Jane Rothschild but divorced five years later – they have a son, Charlemagne Peregrine. (“Charlie”). Mitch is close with both his ex-wife and his son.AppearanceMitch’s usual costume consists of some variation on the following: a colorful embroidered dashiki or fluffy peasant shirt, a silk or velvet frock coat and matching top hat, and flaring bell bottoms over boots or sandals. He wears various pendants, rings and bracelets and accents the outfit with a feather boa or long silk aviator’s scarf. His makeup includes eyeliner and glitter eye shadow as well as earthy lipsticks. In more relaxed settings such as the studio he wears the dashiki over a pair of old blue jeans.Mitch’s dark brown hair is an unruly mane of corkscrew curls worn down to his shoulders. His face is quite youthful with large child-like brown eyes and full lips.Strength 10/±0Dexterity 10/±0Constitution 10/±0Intelligence 16/+3Wisdom 12/+1Charisma 16/+3 [includes +1 attribute bump at 4th level]Hit Points 27Move 30-ftBAB +2 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 +1]- Melee +2 [BAB +2 + Str ±0]-- Improvised weapon -2 [Dmg. 1 D/1-2 T/1d3 S/1d4 M/1d6 L bludgeoning/Crit. 20/Rng. 10-ft. max]Ranged +2 [BAB +2 + Dex ±0]-- Improvised weapon -2 [Dmg. 1 D/1-2 T/1d3 S/1d4 M/1d6 L bludgeoning/Crit. 20/Rng. 10-ft. max]Defense 12 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 +1]- Touch 12 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 +1]- Flat-footed 12 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 +1]Fortitude +1 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 ±0 + Con ±0]Reflex +1 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 ±0 + Dex ±0]Will +5 [Sma3 +3 + Occ2 +1 + Wis +1]Reputation +4 [Sma3 +1 + Occ2 ±0 + Renown +3]Action Points 33Wealth YesAllegiances Songwriting, CharlieBackground: CreativeClass skills: Craft (writing), Perform (sing), Perform (stringed instrument)Wealth +2Skills (* denotes class skills) -Balance ±0 [Dex ±0]Bluff +3 [Cha +3]Climb ±0 [Str ±0]Computer Use* +8 [5 ranks + Int +3]Concentration* +8 [8 ranks + Con ±0]Craft (structural)* +3 [Int +3]Craft (visual art)* +3 [Int +3]Craft (writing)* +14 [8 ranks + Int +3 + Creative competence bonus +1 + Creative +2]Decipher Script* +13 [8 ranks + Int +3 + Sutdious +2]Diplomacy +3 [Cha +3]Disguise +5 [2 ranks + Cha +3]Drive ±0 [Dex ±0]Escape Artist ±0 [Dex ±0]Forgery* +3 [Int +3]Gamble +1 [Wis +1]Gather Information +3 [Cha +3]Hide ±0 [Dex ±0]Intimidate +3 [Cha +3]Jump ±0 [Str ±0]Knowledge (arcane lore)* +17 [8 ranks + Int +3 + Savant +3 + Educated +2]Knowledge (art)* +10 [5 ranks + Int +3 + Educated +2]Knowledge (popular culture)* +6 [3 ranks + Int +3]Knowledge (untrained)* +3 [Int +3]Listen +1 [Wis +1]Move Silently ±0 [Dex ±0]Navigate* +3 [Int +3]Perform (sing)* +13 [8 ranks + Cha +3 + Creative +2]Perform (stringed instruments)* +8 [5 ranks + Cha +3]Perform (all others) +3 [Cha +3]Profession +7 [6 ranks + Wis +1]Read/Write Languages* - English, French Research* +11 [6 ranks + Int +3 + Studious +2]Ride ±0 [Dex ±0]Search +3 [Int +3]Sense Motive +1 [Wis +1]Speak Language* - English, FrenchSpot +1 [Wis +1]Survival +1 [Wis +1]Swim ±0 [Str ±0]Treat Injury +1 [Wis +1]Use Magic Device* +11 [8 ranks + Int +3]FeatsSimple Weapons ProficiencyEducatedStudiousCreativeRenownTalentsSavant – Knowledge (arcane lore)PlanClass abilitiesArcane skillsSpell resistanceArcane researchEquipment and EncumbranceAluminum travel case (10-lb capacity) –-- Notebook computer with wireless modem-- Digital camera-- Digital recorder-- Printer-- Chemical light sticks (5)Cellular phoneSea foam green Fender Jaguar with case and shoulder strap</blockquote>

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