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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GruTheWanderer" data-source="post: 297802" data-attributes="member: 3119">Manabu, psion from WaManabu, M Human Psion1 (Sage); Size M (6'0", 160lbs); HD 1d4+1; hp 5; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Spd 30ft; AC 16 (+2 dex, +4 Inertial Barrier); Ranged light crossbow +5 (1d8/crit 19-20); SV Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +6; AL LG; Str 6, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 13.Skills, Languages, and Feats: Concentration (2/+3), Intuit Direction (2/+5), Knowledge: psionics (2/+3), Remote View (4/+5), Sense Motive (4/+9), Psicraft (4/+5), Spot (2/+7); Common, Elven; Attention to Detail, Luck of Heroes, Improved Initiative, Inertial Armor.Possessions: psicrystal (Hero personality), dorje of disable (10 charges), mw light crossbow, 20 mw bolts, 20 bolts, acid, thunderstone, tanglefoot bag, 2 cure light potions, 9 gp.Psionic Powers (3 pp): 0 - inkling, missive, my light;  1 - object reading;  attack - mind thrust, ego whip; defense - empty mind, thought shield, mental barrier.Description: Manabu is quite tall, although he often slouches to conceal the fact.  Despite this, his movements are smooth and quick.  His black hair is cut close to the scalp, and his tanned yellow skin speaks of much time spent outdoors.  Apart from the crossbow and quiver on his back he has few possessions, and dresses in a simple explorer's outfit.Background:  Manabu grew up in the island nation of Wa in the east of Toril.  His family were servants in the house of a samurai lord, placing them just slightly above farmers and merchants on the social ladder.  His father was a scribe, and as the second son Manabu spent his early years carrying messages to other noble houses, temples, and businesses.  In doing he became quick and healthy, although he never built up much physical strength.  He also learned to observe places and people, and to reflect on the things he noticed.  In his late adolescence Manabu discovered some unusual talents beyond those of his peers.  His intuition seemed strong, allowing him to avoid unexpected traffic and bandit attacks.  Although he could seldom won when wrestling with his friends, he noticed that their blows and grabs would mysteriously miss.  He also avoided many of the accidents common to peasant life: burnt fingers, broken bones, and routine illnesses.  By handling objects he could sense the impressions left by previous owners.Manabu wondered if it had anything to do with the tales and stories his grandmother used to tell him.  Late at night, when the two of them were alone, she would speak of his distant ancestors.  She said they were heroes who came from the stars to live on the islands of Wa.  Although his parents scoffed at the idea, Manabu held it close to his heart.Then one day it happened: Manabu was delivering a message to another samurai household when he ran into the noble's son, knocking him to the ground.  Although Manabu humbled himself and begged forgiveness, the arrogant warrior grabbed a nearby staff and moved to strike him across the shoulders.  Manabu felt something in his mind strike out at the man once, twice, three times.  The man was stunned, but his eyes stared at Manabu with fear and loathing.  Manabu ran from the scene, desperate to escape.He soon learned that a price had been put on his head.  Unwilling to put his family at risk or to shame his lord, Manabu went into hiding.  With the help of some friends he found passage with some monks aboard a ship headed for Shou Lung.  When he arrived he witnessed a great spectacle: three dragonships rising from the harbor into the air in close formation.  Suddenly the words of his grandmother returned.  Were these the ships his ancestors travelled in?  Could he travel back to their home in the stars?It took a few years, but eventually the moment arrived.  Manabu learned that a passenger ship called the Elegant Interlude  was in port.  Using his connections, he arranged to meet several elven merchants from the vessel.  His shrewd insight into character and his gifts helped them obtain favorable prices on the goods they were seeking.  In return, they paid for his passage aboard ship.  And so Manabu headed to the stars, hoping to learn more about his past and his future.</blockquote>

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