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Urg the Unlikely, Half-Ogre Wizard NPC throughout a lifetime. (complete 12/15/02)
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<blockquote data-quote="BLACKDIRGE" data-source="post: 505579" data-attributes="member: 1953"><p>Urg the Unlikely, Half-Ogre</p><p>Medium Humanoid; Wiz 7/Bbn 1, AL NG; CR 9; age 53 (old age, -2 Str, Dex, Con; +1 Int, Wis, Cha)</p><p>HD 2d8+7d4+1d12+10; hp 44; </p><p>Init -2; Spd 20 ft (can’t run); AC 12 (-2 Dex, +2 natural, +1 bracers, ring +1)</p><p>BAB +5; Atk +9 melee or +3 ranged;</p><p>SV Fort +10, Ref +2, Will +10;</p><p>Str 17 (19), Dex 07, Con 13, Int 18, Wis 16, Cha 12</p><p></p><p>Skills (44 points): Alchemy +8 (12) Concentration +7 (8), Climb +2 (6), Intimidate +2 (3), Listen +2 (7), Spot +2 (7), Read/Write (2), Knowledge (arcana) +8 (12), Speak Language (2), Spellcraft +7 (11), Wilderness Lore +2 (5)</p><p>Feats: Weapon Focus (quarterstaff), Spellcasting Prodigy, Scribe Scroll, Brew Potion, Craft Wondrous Item, Craft Magic Arms & Armor</p><p>Languages: common, giant, elven, dwarven, draconic</p><p></p><p>Armor: none</p><p>Weapons: Flaming Quarterstaff +1: Atk +11 melee, Dmg 1d6+1d6+7, crit x2</p><p>Javelin: Atk +3 ranged, Dmg 1d6+4, crit x2, range 30ft</p><p>Other Gear: scroll of mage armor, scroll of enlarge, scroll of protection from arrows, ring of sustenance, bracers of armor +2, flaming quarterstaff +1, potion of change self (2), potion of cat’s grace, potion of expeditious retreat, cloak of resistance +2, hat of disguise, ring of protection +1, gauntlets of ogre power, wand of magic missile (5th), wand of lightning bolt (5th)</p><p></p><p>Special Attacks:</p><p>Rage 1/day, 6 rounds: Str 25, Con 17, hp 64, AC 10, Atk (quarterstaff) +14 melee, Dmg 1d6+1d6+10</p><p></p><p>Spells: 4/4/4/3/2 DC = 15 + spell level</p><p>Spell Book:</p><p>0 – all</p><p>1st – alarm, mage armor, color spray, sleep, enlarge, cause fear, magic missile, change self, expeditious retreat, reduce, shield</p><p>2nd – alter self, protection from arrows, melf’s acid arrow, cat’s grace, bull’s strength, web</p><p>3rd – fireball, lightning bolt, haste, fly, dispel magic</p><p>4th – stone skin, polymorph self, ice storm</p><p></p><p>“Urg’s Unlikely Artifacts” attracts adventuring wizards from all over the sword coast, and many have forged lasting friendships with its half-ogre proprietor. Urg dearly loves it when a roving wizard enters his shop and will spend hours discussing topics arcane with his customers if given the chance, but one such customer Urg looks forward to seeing more than any other. Kitkazza Longshadow is a silver-haired half-drow sorceress and part time adventurer that makes her home to the south in Red Larch. She makes the journey up to Longsaddle every few months to purchase magical and alchemical supplies from “Urg’s Unlikely Artifacts”. Urg is quite smitten with Kitkazza, intrigued by her exotic beauty and her sorcerous magic. Kitkazza will usually stay the night at The Great Green Gargoyle when visiting Longsaddle and Urg always finds an excuse to take his meals in the common room at the same time she does. Kitkazza always invites the half-ogre to join her and the two will while away the night talking and drinking. In the morning Kitkazza makes the long trip back to Red Larch leaving Urg with a heavy heart and a longing he knows will never be fulfilled. </p><p></p><p>Urg never expected for Kitkazza to return his affection but needless to say he was quite pleased when she rolled into Longsaddle with a horse drawn cart laden with all of her possessions. Kitkazza had made a modest fortune through her adventuring career and decided Longsaddle suited her well and that she would be happy settling there. She purchased a small cottage very close to Urg’s tower and was immediately accepted by the town, who felt quite grateful that two powerful spellcasters called Longsaddle their home. </p><p></p><p>Once Kitkazza settled in, she surprised everyone, including Urg by spending a majority of her time at Urg’s tower researching spells and magic items. Through these long hours of research Urg and Kitkazza grew close and what Urg thought impossible happened with an ease that shocked him. Kitkazza expressed her feelings for Urg one night after a lengthy experiment had gone awry leaving both spellcaster covered in soot and the remains of their failed experiment. She had watched her feelings grow from friendship to love over the months they had spent together, becoming enamored with Urg’s keen mind and gentle spirit. Urg could not believe that a beautiful creature like Kitkazza could find anything appealing about a grizzled old Half-ogre like himself, but he embraced their newfound love with all his being.</p><p></p><p>Urg courted Kitkazza for six months and then in the spring of his 51st year he announced to all of Longsaddle that he and Kitkazza were to be married. The town was overjoyed that their longtime friend and protector had found true happiness at last. The wedding was a huge affair that the entire town attended, the reception was held at the Great Green Gargoyle and the ale and wine flowed well into the next morning. Kitkazza moved all of her possessions into Urg’s tower the next day and the couple began their life as husband and wife in earnest.</p><p></p><p>Urg has entered old age but the years he carries seem hardly evident. The joy his marriage to Kitkazza has brought him has healed the pain in his heart and even his physical hurts seem less of a bother with Kitkazza by his side. The two spellcasters travel frequently to Silverymoon and Waterdeep to sell their wares or simply for the pleasure of the journey. Kitkazza’s ability to create wands has opened up a new market for “Urg’s Unlikely Artifacts” and the shop continues to prosper. Urg has never been happier and he looks forward to a long and peaceful life with his wife and his magic.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BLACKDIRGE, post: 505579, member: 1953"] Urg the Unlikely, Half-Ogre Medium Humanoid; Wiz 7/Bbn 1, AL NG; CR 9; age 53 (old age, -2 Str, Dex, Con; +1 Int, Wis, Cha) HD 2d8+7d4+1d12+10; hp 44; Init -2; Spd 20 ft (can’t run); AC 12 (-2 Dex, +2 natural, +1 bracers, ring +1) BAB +5; Atk +9 melee or +3 ranged; SV Fort +10, Ref +2, Will +10; Str 17 (19), Dex 07, Con 13, Int 18, Wis 16, Cha 12 Skills (44 points): Alchemy +8 (12) Concentration +7 (8), Climb +2 (6), Intimidate +2 (3), Listen +2 (7), Spot +2 (7), Read/Write (2), Knowledge (arcana) +8 (12), Speak Language (2), Spellcraft +7 (11), Wilderness Lore +2 (5) Feats: Weapon Focus (quarterstaff), Spellcasting Prodigy, Scribe Scroll, Brew Potion, Craft Wondrous Item, Craft Magic Arms & Armor Languages: common, giant, elven, dwarven, draconic Armor: none Weapons: Flaming Quarterstaff +1: Atk +11 melee, Dmg 1d6+1d6+7, crit x2 Javelin: Atk +3 ranged, Dmg 1d6+4, crit x2, range 30ft Other Gear: scroll of mage armor, scroll of enlarge, scroll of protection from arrows, ring of sustenance, bracers of armor +2, flaming quarterstaff +1, potion of change self (2), potion of cat’s grace, potion of expeditious retreat, cloak of resistance +2, hat of disguise, ring of protection +1, gauntlets of ogre power, wand of magic missile (5th), wand of lightning bolt (5th) Special Attacks: Rage 1/day, 6 rounds: Str 25, Con 17, hp 64, AC 10, Atk (quarterstaff) +14 melee, Dmg 1d6+1d6+10 Spells: 4/4/4/3/2 DC = 15 + spell level Spell Book: 0 – all 1st – alarm, mage armor, color spray, sleep, enlarge, cause fear, magic missile, change self, expeditious retreat, reduce, shield 2nd – alter self, protection from arrows, melf’s acid arrow, cat’s grace, bull’s strength, web 3rd – fireball, lightning bolt, haste, fly, dispel magic 4th – stone skin, polymorph self, ice storm “Urg’s Unlikely Artifacts” attracts adventuring wizards from all over the sword coast, and many have forged lasting friendships with its half-ogre proprietor. Urg dearly loves it when a roving wizard enters his shop and will spend hours discussing topics arcane with his customers if given the chance, but one such customer Urg looks forward to seeing more than any other. Kitkazza Longshadow is a silver-haired half-drow sorceress and part time adventurer that makes her home to the south in Red Larch. She makes the journey up to Longsaddle every few months to purchase magical and alchemical supplies from “Urg’s Unlikely Artifacts”. Urg is quite smitten with Kitkazza, intrigued by her exotic beauty and her sorcerous magic. Kitkazza will usually stay the night at The Great Green Gargoyle when visiting Longsaddle and Urg always finds an excuse to take his meals in the common room at the same time she does. Kitkazza always invites the half-ogre to join her and the two will while away the night talking and drinking. In the morning Kitkazza makes the long trip back to Red Larch leaving Urg with a heavy heart and a longing he knows will never be fulfilled. Urg never expected for Kitkazza to return his affection but needless to say he was quite pleased when she rolled into Longsaddle with a horse drawn cart laden with all of her possessions. Kitkazza had made a modest fortune through her adventuring career and decided Longsaddle suited her well and that she would be happy settling there. She purchased a small cottage very close to Urg’s tower and was immediately accepted by the town, who felt quite grateful that two powerful spellcasters called Longsaddle their home. Once Kitkazza settled in, she surprised everyone, including Urg by spending a majority of her time at Urg’s tower researching spells and magic items. Through these long hours of research Urg and Kitkazza grew close and what Urg thought impossible happened with an ease that shocked him. Kitkazza expressed her feelings for Urg one night after a lengthy experiment had gone awry leaving both spellcaster covered in soot and the remains of their failed experiment. She had watched her feelings grow from friendship to love over the months they had spent together, becoming enamored with Urg’s keen mind and gentle spirit. Urg could not believe that a beautiful creature like Kitkazza could find anything appealing about a grizzled old Half-ogre like himself, but he embraced their newfound love with all his being. Urg courted Kitkazza for six months and then in the spring of his 51st year he announced to all of Longsaddle that he and Kitkazza were to be married. The town was overjoyed that their longtime friend and protector had found true happiness at last. The wedding was a huge affair that the entire town attended, the reception was held at the Great Green Gargoyle and the ale and wine flowed well into the next morning. Kitkazza moved all of her possessions into Urg’s tower the next day and the couple began their life as husband and wife in earnest. Urg has entered old age but the years he carries seem hardly evident. The joy his marriage to Kitkazza has brought him has healed the pain in his heart and even his physical hurts seem less of a bother with Kitkazza by his side. The two spellcasters travel frequently to Silverymoon and Waterdeep to sell their wares or simply for the pleasure of the journey. Kitkazza’s ability to create wands has opened up a new market for “Urg’s Unlikely Artifacts” and the shop continues to prosper. Urg has never been happier and he looks forward to a long and peaceful life with his wife and his magic. [/QUOTE]
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