The Death of a Companion

Scene takes place in 6 Pharast, 4710 just outside of the Old Sycamore, possibly on route to elsewhere.

The companions discuss the death of an ally, and perhaps forge a closer bond.

Itomo

Itomo rolls on to his back where he collapsed after the panicked escape from the Mite warrens. He stares up through the scraggly bare branches of the old Sycamore at the bright blue sky marred by narrow white clouds that seem to cling to the ceiling of the world. Around him he hears the sobs and pants of his companions What a beautiful afternoon for such dismal circumstances he thinks to himself. Eventually he rouses himself standing up and fastidiously brushing bits of earth and branches from his many days soiled clothes.

At first he looks to comfort Zarina, but she has curled in on herself with her back to Itomo, her body and posture saying she needs space. Looking to Skapti he can see by his facial expression that he is taking this hard and has heaped a large portion of responsibility onto his broad shoulders. He crosses the short distance to the stout man and the wounded dog.

He crouches looking at the man and beast searching for the right words. "One day soon we will come back here and finish this, it's not over we will have our vengeance. But for now we must move away and lick out wounds. Can dog travel....even a short distance?"

Skapti looks towards Dog, his constant companion for several years now, unable to meet Itomo's eyes. The canine's fur is matted with blood and he looks hardly able to stand, and yet he is panting happily as he looks down at his master. Skapti shakes his head in wonder, "Dog, OK for little while." he says as he pats the dog's head.

Eventually he looks up at Itomo, his voice rough with emotion, "Is this how is, then?" He slaps his chest, where the iron sword of Gorum is seared into his flesh, "Skapti power, come one day, go another? What if cannot protect as promise?" He indicates Zarina, "Or cannot steal name?" another motion indicating Horny Man. He howls in frustration, hurling his sword into the dirt. His chest heaving even from that small effort, he lifts his sleepless eyes to Itomo once more. "You right, Itomo, in this. We will take vengeance, and drink the blood of our enemies."

Skapti Kneereaver
Male CN Brutal Halfling Werebear (Hybrid Form) Barbarian//Inquisitor
Level 4, Init +6, Perception +12, Low-light Vision, Hero Points 2
DEFENSES
HP 57/57, DR 5/silver or 2/- SR 15
AC 29, Touch 15, Flat-footed 24 (+6 Armor, +3 Dex, +2 Dodge, +8 Natural)
Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +7 (+2 vs. fear, +2 vs. effects from items)
OFFENSE
Speed 15'
Melee +1 Greatsword +11 [+11] (1d10+9 [1d10+19], 19-20/x2)
Natural 2 claws +10 [+10] (1d6+6 [1d6+12] plus grab), bite +10 (1d6+6 [1d6+12])
Ranged Chakram +8 (1d8+6, x2) [30' range]
STATISTICS
Abilities Str 20[23], Dex 16, Con 18[19], Int 8, Wis 14, Cha 6
Base Attack Bonus 4, CMB +10, CMD 25
Feats Power Attack, Boon Companion
Skills Acrobatics +4, Handle Animal +3, Intimidate +7, Perception +12, Ride +7, Stealth +10, Survival +7(+9 Track)
Languages Common, Halfling
CLASS ABILITIES

Barbarian [Invulnerable Rager/Urban Barbarian]
Crowd Control +1 attack/AC when adjacent to two or more enemies.
Extreme Endurance (Hot) - As endure elements. Fire resistance 0 (+1 per 3 lvls past 3)
Controlled Rage [13 rounds/day] +4Str. Fatigued for 2*(rounds spent in rage)

• Superstition +3 vs spells/SLAs/Supernatural Abilities (2+1/4lvls)
  
• Witch Hunter +2 damage vs. enemies with spells or SLAs (1+1/4lvls)

Inquisitor [Iconoclast/Preacher/Skirmisher]
Shake Effects +2 vs. effects from items
Detect Magic At will
Track +2
Cunning Initiative +Wis to init
Domain Animal [Feather]

• Eyes of the Hawk +2 (1/2 lvl) to Perception. +2 Init when acting in surprise round.
  
• Animal Companion lvl-3

Judgement [2/day] Swift action to activate, Swift action to change. Pick any one.

• Destruction +2 damage
  
• Healing Fast Healing 2
  
• Justice +1 to attack rolls
  
• Protection +1 AC
  
• Purity +1 on all Saving Throws
  
• Resistance Energy Resistance 4 (pick one: acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic)
  
• Smiting Weapon as magic to bypass DR

Determination [2/day] Free action

• Aggression Reroll attack roll, must take result
  
• Defense Immediate Action +4 AC
  
• Warning Force reroll of attack against ally

Hunter's Tricks [5/day] (Useable Inquis lvl + WIS times per day. 1 ability at first +1/3 levels)

• Sic 'Em Swift Action, Animal Companion makes one melee attack against adjacent creature
  
• Tangling Strike Free Action, If next attack hits, opponent is entangled.
  

Dog
Male N Animal (Riding Dog)
Init +3, Perception +5, low-light vision, scent
DEFENSES
HP 40/40
AC 22, Touch 14, Flat-footed 18 (+4 Armor, +3 Dex, +1 Dodge, +4 Natural)
Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +4
Defensive Abilities Evasion
OFFENSE
Speed 40'
Melee Bite +8 (1d6+6 plus trip, x2)
STATISTICS
Abilities Str 18, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Attack Bonus 3, CMB +7 (+8 Trip with Bite), CMD 20
Feats Weapon Focus(Bite), Iron Will
Skills Acrobatics +8, Perception +5, Stealth +7
Racial Modifiers +4 Acrobatics when jumping, +4 Survival when tracking by scent
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Link Handle as Free Action, Push as Move Action. Master gets +4 on Handle Animal checks.
Evasion Save vs. Reflex for 1/2 damage = No damage

Jet
Male N Diminutive Scientific Pet Rock
Init -999, Perception -999
DEFENSES
HP 25/25 Hardness 9
AC 18, Touch 10, Flat-footed 18 (+8 Size)
Fort/Ref/Will 2+1/2 CL
SQ Neat