Character Name: Athelstan
Class: Fighter
Alignment: Lawful
Deity: Vanya
Level: 4
XP: 14476
XP Bonus: +10%
XP needed for next level:(TBD
HP: 31
AC:2 , (4, +2 chainmail)
Ability Scores:
STR: 18 (+3 to hit, damage, open doors)
DEX: 12
CON: 16 (+2)
INT: 10
WIS: 10
CHA: 12
Saving Throws:
Breath Attacks: 13
Poison or Death Ray: 10
Petrify or Paralyze: 12
Wands: 11
Spell or Spell-like Devices: 14
THACO: 17
Skills: Horse riding (dex), military tactics (int), drill & ceremonies (int) wilderness survival (int)
Weapon: Longsword, Two-Handed Sword, short sword
Languages: Common
Weapons and armor:
Silver Two-Handed Sword +1 "Chrysomer" (7lb)
normal chain mail (on horse)
+2 chain mail (worn, 15lb) underneath a a fine blue tabard w/ symbol of Karameikos
Equipment:
(pack weight total: 25lb)Reversible Black Cloak w/ inside pockets (Crest of Karamiekos on one side in color, subdued on reverse side)
Black adventuring clothing
Silver holy symbol of Vanya
Lg. Military Backpack w/small ext pockets (dark green, 5lb)
Back scabbard for 2-H sword
Green Military bedroll (5lb)
2 battered round military flasks (canteen style, 2lb)
Flint & Steel
Canvas roll w/ sharpening stone, flask of weapon/armor oil, small tools to maintain armor, rags (2lb)
2 large sacks (1lb)
5 days preserved rations (5lb)
Small lantern (2lb)
2 flasks of oil (2lb)
2 black lg belt pouches
1 black felt-lined sm belt pouch w/ several momentos, military medals, family trinkets
1 black sm pouch w/ soap, razor, sm mirror and hygiene items
Magic Items:
potion of healing in pack
Treasure:
PP: 5
GP: 35
EP:
SP:
CP:
Gems:
Jewelry:
Encumbrance:
w/o pack: 25lb
w/pack: 50lb
Movement:
w/o pack: 90'/turn; 30'/rd encounter mvt; 90'/rd running
Mount(s): Warhorse "Bud"
Character background:
Pleased to meet you, I am Athelstan. I am from Rugalov Keep, until recently I was a Karamiekan soldier in the 4th division, Duke’s Road Battalion “Goblin-Crushers.” Since leaving the Army, I have been wandering, plying my trade as a humble warrior. Why did I leave the Crushers? Don’t get me wrong – I thought I’d live and die for Karamiekos, and I may yet do that, but my new calling is to aid the weak, poor and oppressed, and to crush the forces of darkness with the avenging might of Vanya behind me! Forgive me, I get excited sometimes when I speak of my commission. I have been seeking a group of stalwart companions to journey with, and share the challenges of great adventure… if you need a strong arm, stout heart and sharp blade, I’d be honored to join you!
Athelstan’s reserved disposition and humble lifestyle belies his wealthy upbringing. His father Richard Huxtley is an Army Captain at Radlebb Keep, and a hero of many skirmishes with the Black Eagle Barony. Athelstan is proud of his heritage, but prefers to keep a humble exterior appearance to others. He joined the Army as soon as he was old enough, and has many medals for his service. He is also very patriotic, even willing to fight those who would besmirch Karamiekos or the Duke. After journeying for a short time with a Heldannic knight, he began to follow Vanya and shapes much of his philosophy and fervor on the Heldannic knights rigid code, and religious precepts of Vanya.
Athelstan’s physically imposing presence is striking against his soft-spoken demeanor But when threatened or in a tense situation, his sense of duty and obligation to his friends brings out his “avenger of Vanya” personality. While tactically savvy, he is prone to rushing into combat when excited, and has been taunted into several unwise engagements in his time – thankfully prevailing mainly due to his talent and strength.
He keeps his blond hair in a buzzcut, and is obsessive about hygiene, cleanliness, and maintenance of his equipment. He dresses in black clothing, but wears a reversible cloak with a large Karamiekian crest on the back, and a subdued version of it on the reverse side (for instances where stealth is needed). Athelstan's 2 handed sword Chrysomer is an ornate silver sword with Thyatian runes and symbols on it, and was his father's treasured weapon, an award for meritorious service while he was in the Thyation army prior to coming to Karamiekos. His father gave it to him as a gift when he left home and Athelstan regards this sword as his most valued possession.
While every bit the professional soldier, he is devoted to the cause of good, and to those he calls friends.