The Hero of Mergovie OCC--[FULL]

[doghead]

Hey All.

Dark Master:

[sblock]

I don't like PC with NPC class, I might bump up the Aristocrat class a little, if that's what you want.

Actually, I think that the whole idea of an aristocratic paladin of Heironeous is really a bit of outrageous meta-gaming (although I do really like the way it ties into the game). So I don't mind take a bit of a crunch hit. But if you're feeling generous, you can make him from a good family with a bit of land and nice shiny title if you want. That would be cool. Never played a character like that as far as I can remember. Where would be you like him to be from?

I'll try and get the skeleton fleshed out tonight or tomorrow.[/sblock]

Hey Ferrix, how's it going your end. With Dai safely away for the moment, what do you want to do?

thotd

 

[DarkMaster]

I know it might look like meta gaming but I really like the idea, and it actually fits very well with the story. Jasper and the others will soon learn some stuff about the temple that will make this character "raison d'etre" perfectly viable. The only things is the timing of his appearance that might be a bit meta game.

For the aristocrat level I was thinking about something like base NPC aristocrat with 6skills point instead of 4 and a full BAB and a non-combat bonus feat (Skill focus, investigator, iron will, leadership ....). The full BAB would reflect the training of the young noble towards paladinhood, the extra skill points and the feat would represent the arsh education received by the young men as a child. Your father is a countryside Baron in the northern province and has a relatively important influence in the Mergovian region being part of Baron Vilral court(Your family being a tad more recent than the Vilral control a least important piece of land so is considered a bit lower). This can will be reflected by social skill bonus with the nobility or people dealing with it +2 diplomacy, Knowledge nobility and the ability to request help from your parents in situation of crisis. You can be human, half-elf or elf I will adjust the barony accordingly to your choice. What do you think?

 

[doghead]

Er, great.

I had originally thought that I would go with human. I've never been keen on half-elves. But I must admit that the idea of a fey mother kind of appeals. But that would mean reworking the skills and feats. Humm, I think I'll stay with human. Perhaps a fey great grandmother. So one bonus language is Elven. +2 skill points into Perform (stringed). Torn between Endurance (reflecting his upbringing in a more martial provincial barony) and Negotiator (prehaps a talent explaining his choice for this assignment). I havn't got around to working out gold spent (how much does he have?), so I just stuck mw on everything

OK here he is so far ...

Xavier Roces
Human Male Aristocrat 1 Paladin 2

Alignment: Lawful Good
Experience: 3000

Abilities:
* Str 12, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 16.

Initiative: +1 ____________ [+1 dex]
Speed: 20 ft. _____________ [base 30 ft., medium armour]
AC: 17 ____________________ [+1 dex, +5 armour, +1 shield]
* Touch: 11
* Flat footed: 16
HD: 1d8+2d10+3 (hp: 22)

Base Attack: +3
Base Melee: +4 ____________ [+3 bab, +1 str, +0 size]
Base Ranged: +4 ___________ [+3 bab, +1 dex, +0 size]
Damage: +2 ________________ [+1 str, +0 size]
* longsword (mw) +6 melee (1d8+1, 19-20x2)
* shortsword (mw) +5 melee (1d6+1, 19-20x2)
* hvy crossbow +4 range (1d10, 19-20x2, 120 ft.)

Saves:
* Fortitude +7 ____________ [+3 base, +1 con, +3 class]
* Reflex +4 _______________ [+0 base, +1 dex, +3 class]
* Willpower +6 ____________ [+2 base, +1 wis, +3 class]

Skills:
* Bluff +7 ________________ [4 ranks, +3 cha]
* Diplomacy +9 ____________ [6 ranks, +3 cha]
* Handle Animal +5 ________ [4 ranks, +3 cha]
* Gather Info +7 __________ [4 ranks, +3 cha]
* Intimidate +7 ___________ [4 ranks, +3 cha]
* Knowledge (N&R) +8 ______ [6 ranks, +2 int]
* Knowledge (religion) +6 _ [4 ranks, +2 int]
* Perform (stringed) +5 ___ [4 ranks, +3 cha]
* Ride +2 _________________ [4 ranks, +1 dex, -3 armour]
* Sense Motive +7 _________ [6 ranks, +1 wis]

Feats:
* Combat Expertise ________ [human]
* Improved Disarm _________ [L1]
* Endurance _______________ [L1 Class Bonus]
* Weapon Focus (sword) ____ [L3]

Class Abilities
* WP (all simple and martial)
* AP (all light, medium and heavy)
* SP (light and heavy)
* Aura of Good
* Detect Evil (at will)
* Smite Evil (+3 to hit, +2 dam, 1/day)
* Divine Grace
* Lay on Hands (6hp/day)

Languages:
* Mergovian, Axian, Elven.

Equipment:
* mw Longsword _____________ 004 lbs.
* mw Shortsword ____________ 002 lbs.
* mw Breastplate ___________ 030 lbs.
* mw Small Iron Shield _____ 006 lbs.
* Light Warhorse ___________ n/a
* Wolf Hound _______________ n/a

On Mount:
* Military Saddle __________ XXX lbs.
* Hvy Crossbow _____________ 008 lbs.
* Bolts (10) _______________ 001 lbs.

Encumberance:
* Light (43 lbs.) Medium (86 lbs.) Heavy (130 lbs.)

Appearance:
* Height: 5'11"
* Weight: 180 lbs.
* Hair: Black
* Eyes: Brown
* Age: 23

Personality:

Background:

Xavier is the son of a provincial Baron. His father's support of Baron Vilral and staunch defence of the kingdom's boarders has earnt Xavier's father a measure of influence in the court. Xavier's childhood alternated between the capitol and his family's provence as his father sought to balance his courtly and martial education and training.

Soon after reaching adulthood, Xavier took up the shield of Heironeous. He has served the church for going on 3 years now.

 

[DarkMaster]

He will have 1000gp to spend, he has 8 + 5 + 6 +3 = 22hp, and your str bonus is +1 for the damage bonus of your weapon. add 6 more ranks in your skills. I am getting pretty anxious to introduce him.

 

[Manzanita]

He looks like big help to the party. Can't wait to meet him.

 

[doghead]

He will have 1000gp to spend, he has 8 + 5 + 6 +3 = 22hp, and your str bonus is +1 for the damage bonus of your weapon. add 6 more ranks in your skills. I am getting pretty anxious to introduce him.

HP are done. I realised that I had made a mess of the skill points after I looged off (forgot to take the x4 into account). Done. Dam bonus changed.

I'll sort out the equipment tonight.

Can I get some background on what Xavier knows of the temple in Mornonas and the priest there. What specifically was Xavier asked to do? By whom? Why? Stuff like that. Cheers.

 

[DarkMaster]

Doghead

Spoiler

three years ago Jriok the elderly died. He was the last priest of Heireionous in the city of Mornonas. Baron Vilral doesn't really care about the well being of his people, he just don't want to be bothered by the king so he makes sure that order is maintained within his wall but never go beyond what's written in the books of law. Heireionous worship in the city isn't really strong and he never pushed to have someone to replace Jriok. The elderly man started there 60 years ago, when the church of Heireionous was strong under the current baron's father. 20 years ago he died and his son took over since then membership went down the gutters. The baron even created the industrial sector around it. He didn't care about the fate of the church, but had good friend who paid him dearly to place their business in the area. The church of Heireionous knows all that but lost a lot of it's influence in the country since the last war against the barbarian and had to accept the baron's lie and close their eyes on the whole thing.

But during the last year, the main church in Talos was contacted by followers claiming that they met old Jriok and even attended masses there. Problem his, old Jriok body his still in a marble coffin inside the great crypt in Talos. (Talos is the Mergovian capital.) So Xavier was sent in a very low importance mission to investigate but more importantly to improves the church relation with the Baron Vilral. Most of the church elder do not beleive the few followers who told them the story and see this mission more as a political move then a real investigation. Xavier is now in the Baron's castle waiting for tomorrows appointment with him.

 

[doghead]

DarkMaster: [sblock]

Doghead: three years ago Jriok the elderly died. He was the last priest of Heireionous in the city of Mornonas. Baron Vilral doesn't really care about the well being of his people, he just don't want to be bothered by the king so he makes sure that order is maintained within his wall but never go beyond what's written in the books of law. Heireionous worship in the city isn't really strong and he never pushed to have someone to replace Jriok. The elderly man started there 60 years ago, when the church of Heireionous was strong under the current baron's father. 20 years ago he died and his son took over since then membership went down the gutters. The baron even created the industrial sector around it. He didn't care about the fate of the church, but had good friend who paid him dearly to place their business in the area. The church of Heireionous knows all that but lost a lot of it's influence in the country since the last war against the barbarian and had to accept the baron's lie and close their eyes on the whole thing.

But during the last year, the main church in Talos was contacted by followers claiming that they met old Jriok and even attended masses there. Problem his, old Jriok body his still in a marble coffin inside the great crypt in Talos. (Talos is the Mergovian capital.) So Xavier was sent in a very low importance mission to investigate but more importantly to improves the church relation with the Baron Vilral. Most of the church elder do not beleive the few followers who told them the story and see this mission more as a political move then a real investigation. Xavier is now in the Baron's castle waiting for tomorrows appointment with him.

I like this. The emphasis on the political is a nice touch.

The investigative side is easy enough. Look around and see if there is anything to these stories, I assume. Was Jriok's father also called Jriok?

The political side is a little more challenging. What is the church looking for? Funds? An invitation to return? The Baron's support of the Church? I guess that Xavier is there more to test the waters and possibly open lines of communication - any real negotitions would be done by more high ranking members of the church. Is that about right? Does he have any mesage to deliver to the Baron? I will probably be seeking clarification on what he has been asked (or not asked) to do from time to time if thats OK.

OK. I initially thought the Baron Vilral's Court refered to the capitol. Got myself sorted now. Would it be easier if Xavier has spent much his life out of Mornonas - in his home provence and at the capitol mostly. That way we don't need to go into great detail as to who he does and doesn't know. Which of the PC's does he know (or know of)? How familier is he with the lay out of the city? Does his family have residences there? Retainers?

Would it be easier to have his father out of town as well, or is he still an active player in the Baron Vilral's court. Given the man that Baron Vilral is, I don't think that Xavier is going to be a big booster of the Baron. It could be interesting if Xavier and his father don't see eye to eye on the Baron.

OK. Off to sort out cost and monies.[/sblock]

 

[doghead]

Equipment Breakdown.

"Nice" just means I doubled the price. A bit o' scrollwork, something like that. Nothing to fancy. I would think that real quality stuff would be in the realms of 10 to 20 times the price. I get the impression that ye olde Lords and Ladies were notoriously vain.

Nice Longsword (30), Nice Shortsword (20), Nice Daggar (4), Hvy Crossbow (50), Bolts (1), mw Breastplate (350), Nice Light Iron Shield (20), Nice Travelling Clothes x 2 (10), Court Wear with appropriate bling! bling! (80), Nice Instrument (20), Wooden Holy Symbol (1), Light Warhorse (150), Military Saddle (20), Tack and Saddlebags (6), Wolf Hound (150).

Money: 88 gp - Not a lot left to impress with. Oh well, he'll have to rely on his good looks and natural charm .

 

[DarkMaster]

Spoiler

Sorry I wasn't clear, I meant when the baron's father died, not Jriok
Off course Xavier family is not in good terms with Vilral, they are followers of Heireionous and Vilral isn't quite fond of it. It is safe to assume that Xavier family isn't really present in Mornonas, only answering the baron's call when the country or life of innocent is at stake. Xavier never went to Mornonas, there was nothing for him to learn there.

The Vilral court reports to the capitol but also takes care of supporting the smaller fief if you want.

Because of the bad relationship your family doesn't really have any contact in the city.

Xavier mission is only to open up the relationship with the baron and see what could be done or what kind of agreement would be required to restart a church there. He can expect to spend a few weeks there gathering info through out the city and the baron's court.