Part 1 - The Search for a Cure

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

"Shit!" Valeria muttered under her breath as she peeked out of a little slit in the door from the room the three of them are in.
 

Seeing, and moreso hearing that the rest of their companions might be in real trouble, she burst open the door and moved out into the hallway, at first intending to assist Damien immediately, but then…

 

"Oh double shit!" A quick scan of her surroundings made her heart drop. There were even more canines coming around from the courtyard to flank them! "Help me close the door! We gotta close the door!"

Looking left and right, Valeria weighed her options. Either way it looks like she might have to chuck this flaming torch at somebody's pet wolf, or at least whack'em with it…

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 13 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 13 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions Perception to see the wolves in the courtyard; Ready melee attack against Wolf 3 or 4 (whichever comes within range first): Surprise Weapon (+2 Atk with Improvised Weapon) Catch Off-Guard (No penalty from Improvised Weapons, Unarmed opponents considered Flat-Footed) Shikigami Style (Improvised Weapons deal damage 1 size category larger → 1d4+4 plus 1 fire)

 

Edited August 1, 2023 by iantruesilver (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Lummobella Ironback
Female Chaotic Good Bard (Dwarven Scholar)

Level 1, Init 1, HP 12/12, Speed 30'
AC 14, Touch 11, Flat-footed 13, CMD 12, Fort 4, Ref 4, Will 5, CMB +1, BAB 0   
Silversheen MC Dwarven Dorn-dergar  +2 (1d10+1, x2) Reach Weapon (variable), Bludgeon
Shortbow +1 (1d6 x3), 60' (Pierce)
Whip +1 (1d3+1, x2) 30' range (Slash), disarm, nonlethal, reach (15'), trip
Studded leather (+3 Armor, +5 max Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Condition Darkvision 60'  

Character sheet

Clearly some of the others thought battle would be better, so battle was what they had. Now the battle was joined, they had to finish it as quickly as possible. So Bella moved out behind Damian and using him as a big shield, she called out to him and as he moved a bit to the side, her Dorn-dergar shot out as she tried to hit the lead wolf with it.

 

OOC

move behind Damian and hit wolf 1

[Rakle]

 Flint

Seeing everyone rush out of the room, Flint follows them out. Seeing the wolves approaching the open door, he takes the other spot by the eastern door. Then Flint readies his star knife. "Let them come to us. "

Actions

Move to the spot east of Rawanne & North of val. Ready action to attack when an enemy enters melee range.

Stat Block

Skills: Perc+9

S12 D12 C12 I12 W14 CHA 18     HP 9   AC17  Fort3 Ref 2 Will4  Movement  30'  (20' armor +10 domain)

starknife   +4 attack  1d4+4 dmg  x3 crit  20' range   

Sling  (stones)  +0 attack  1d3+1 dmg  x2  50' range

Channel  7/7 per day    DC14           

Bit of Luck  5/5/day

Feat: Selective channel

Edited July 23, 2023 by Rakle (see edit history)

[CharmingSatyr]

GM Interjection

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Heeding Rawanne's warning, Damian steps back from the intersection, opening up the bottleneck and giving her room to maneuver and cast her spell unimpeded.

 

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[hoverfrog]

Rawanne, level 1 half orc sorcerer Serpentine Bloodline
HP: 6/6, AC: 11, tAC: 11, ffAC: 10, CMD: 10, Init +6, Perception12 +0

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"Ɓurning Hands!" Rawanne shouts as she rounds the corner, "Back off, you lot."

 

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Actions

Move action: 

Standard action: Cast Burning Hands. 3 damage, DC15 Reflex save for half

Full round action: 

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Show Spells

~Cantrips~

Acid Splash

Daze

Mage Hand

Message

 

~First Level~ 1 of 4

Burning Hands

Charm Person

Watch Order

Watch	Times	Character	Nightvision	Perception
1st	8pm-Midnight	Valeria	No	+2
2nd	10pm-2am	Rawanne	Darkvision	+0
3rd	Midnight-4am	Bella	Darkvision	+7
4th	2am-6am	Flint	Darkvision	+9
5th	4am-8am	Damian	No	+0

 

Edited August 7, 2023 by hoverfrog (see edit history)

[CharmingSatyr]

Rolls and Stuff

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Why can't I roll like this as a player. Holy crap!

Edited August 9, 2023 by CharmingSatyr (see edit history)

[CharmingSatyr]

The Search for a Cure - Post 24

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As chaotic as the group's last minute repositioning may seem, their impromptu strategy pays undeniable dividends. Valeria is rewarded with the sizzle and yelp of a flame-injured wolf. Flint, standing by her side and refusing to let her face this four-legged menace alone, attempts to strike the singed wolf, but the size of his weapon combined with the awkwardness of attacking through a partially open doorway hampers his ability to do damage. His weapon slams hard against the closed door, shaking off years of dust and debris.

On the other side of the room, Bella's reach attack takes the wolf completely by surprise, coming in low and driving deep into its side and slamming it against the sturdy stone wall. Rawanne takes advantage of the lead wolf's momentary confusion by switching places with Damian and unleashing a gout of magical flame down the confines of the narrow corridor, filling the space with bright light and the unpleasant scent of scorched fur. She's rewarded with the sight of the lead wolf slumping down to the ground, unable to continue in this fight.

The kobold, seeing what he's up against, draws a potion from his pouch and downs it quickly, disappearing from view. The wolves, recovering from the devastating attacks, retaliate in kind. Rawanne is savagely mauled, the remaining wolf clamping down hard on her leg and attempting (and fortunately failing) to drag her back towards its kobold master. Valarie, similarly, faces attacks from the two wolves, but is able to take advantage of the door to evade one, though cannot dodge the other.

Injuries dealt and returned with interest, the two sets of foes -- humanoid and canine -- eye each other warily, preparing for the next volley of attacks.

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ENEMIES

Kobold: unharmed (Evasion)

Wolf 1: 13 = unharmed (previous) + 11 (Bella) +2 (Rawanne)

Wolf 2: 2 = unharmed +2 (Rawanne)

Wolf 3: 6 = unharmed (previous) + 6 (Valeria)

Wolf 4: unharmed

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CHARACTERS

Rawanne takes 6 damage and is staggered

Valarie takes 4 damage

 

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Edited August 16, 2023 by CharmingSatyr (see edit history)

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

"Oww!!" Valeria screamed as she was bit by one of the wolves, surprised that her first torch strike wasn't sufficifient enough to deter the both of them. At least she was able to shake them off after the one took a big chunk out of her leg...

Waving her torch wildly now, trying to smack them away, she threatens loudly, "I swear I'm going to turn you into Tian food!"

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 9 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 9 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions Perception to see the wolves in the courtyard; Melee attack against Wolf 3 or 4 (not sure which is more strategically wise, hitting the one that's already been burnt, or the other one, or even which one actually managed to bite Val really): Surprise Weapon (+2 Atk with Improvised Weapon) Catch Off-Guard (No penalty from Improvised Weapons, Unarmed opponents considered Flat-Footed) Shikigami Style (Improvised Weapons deal damage 1 size category larger → 1d4+4 plus 1 fire)

 

[Rakle]

 Flint

Seeing Valerie and Rawana getting bitten by wolves, Flint calls upon his goddess. "May the blessing of Desna soothe your wounds". Then he unleashes a wave of healing.

Actions

He will exclude any enemies that are in the path of the channel energy. He can exclude up to 4 enemies.

@hoverfrog @iantruesilver Heal 3 hp

Stat Block

Skills: Perc+9

S12 D12 C12 I12 W14 CHA 18     HP 9   AC17  Fort3 Ref 2 Will4  Movement  30'  (20' armor +10 domain)

starknife   +4 attack  1d4+4 dmg  x3 crit  20' range   

Sling  (stones)  +0 attack  1d3+1 dmg  x2  50' range

Channel  6/7 per day    DC14           

Bit of Luck  5/5/day

Feat: Selective channel

Edited August 10, 2023 by Rakle (see edit history)

[farothel]

 

 

Statblock

Lummobella Ironback
Female Chaotic Good Bard (Dwarven Scholar)

Level 1, Init 1, HP 12/12, Speed 30'
AC 14, Touch 11, Flat-footed 13, CMD 12, Fort 4, Ref 4, Will 5, CMB +1, BAB 0   
Silversheen MC Dwarven Dorn-dergar  +2 (1d10+1, x2) Reach Weapon (variable), Bludgeon
Shortbow +1 (1d6 x3), 60' (Pierce)
Whip +1 (1d3+1, x2) 30' range (Slash), disarm, nonlethal, reach (15'), trip
Studded leather (+3 Armor, +5 max Dex)
Abilities Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Condition Darkvision 60'  

Character sheet

With the first wolf down and Flint on healing duty, Bella her weapon go again at reach to get the second wolf.

"The kobold moved off," she called out to the others.

 

OOC

hit the next wolf at range 10ft

Edited August 16, 2023 by farothel (see edit history)

[hoverfrog]

Rawanne, level 1 half orc sorcerer Serpentine Bloodline
HP: 6/6, AC: 11, tAC: 11, ffAC: 10, CMD: 10, Init +6, Perception12 +0

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Rawanne's most powerful magic had barely singed the wolves' fur and then they'd nearly killed her. She attacks recklessly, biting and snarling and hoping to scare them away, "I said, back off."

Having attempted a bite and missing badly she backs away.

 

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Actions

Free action: Grow Serpent's FangAt 1st level, you can grow fangs as a free action. These fangs are treated as a natural weapon inflicting 1d4 points of damage plus your Strength modifier (1d3 if you are Small) plus poison (Bite—injury; save Fort DC 10 + 1/2 your sorcerer level + your Constitution modifier; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save). At 5th level, these fangs are considered magical for the purpose of overcoming DR and the poison damage increases to 1d2 Con. At 7th level, your poison requires 2 successful saves to cure. At 11th level, your poison damage increases to 1d4 Con. You can use your fangs for a number of rounds per day equal to 3 + your Charisma modifier.

Standard action: Bite On a hit; save Fort DC 11; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1 Con damage; cure 1 save)

Move action: 5' step away from melee

Full round action: 

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Show Spells

~Cantrips~

Acid Splash

Daze

Mage Hand

Message

 

~First Level~ 1 of 4

Burning Hands

Charm Person

Watch Order

Watch	Times	Character	Nightvision	Perception
1st	8pm-Midnight	Valeria	No	+2
2nd	10pm-2am	Rawanne	Darkvision	+0
3rd	Midnight-4am	Bella	Darkvision	+7
4th	2am-6am	Flint	Darkvision	+9
5th	4am-8am	Damian	No	+0

 

Edited August 15, 2023 by hoverfrog (see edit history)

[Kunakic]

Damian Khinlem

Damian was caught off guard by the sudden assault from the wolves. Frowning as he slowly moved into action after the first assault by the wolves. Stepping next to Rawanna as he raised his shield to help defend her from further attacks. His sword darting out to help aid the sorceress in taking down the wolf that had chosen her as prey.

Statblock

Damian Khinlem
M Neutral Good Human Tower Shield Specialist/Fighter, Level 1, Init 2, HP 14/14, Speed 20
AC 21, Touch 12, Flat-footed 19, CMD 15, Fort 5, Ref 2, Will 0, CMB +3, Base Attack Bonus +1   
  Longsword  +3 (1d8+2, 19-20/2)
  Scale mail,   Tower shield (+5 Armor, +4 Shield, +2 Dex)
Abilities Str 15, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition: None

Actions

Attacking.

Then using my an Immediate action and an AoO to help prevent Rawanna from taking another hit.
+4 to ac to Rawanna for the first attack on her.

 

Edited August 17, 2023 by Kunakic (see edit history)

[CharmingSatyr]

Rolls and Stuff

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[CharmingSatyr]

The Search for a Cure - Post 25

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Although she's gravely injured -- or, perhaps because she's gravely injured -- Valeria retaliates with a vengeance. Targeting the wolf that so viciously bit her, she shouts dire threats as she grinds the burning ember of the torch into the wolf's fur and flesh until it collapses, lifeless on the ground at her feet. Damian, on the other hand, finds himself struggling to act effectively in this strange and chaotic combat. This group is nothing like his former squadmates and once again he finds himself slipping into old habits burned into his brain by hours of training and combat. Try as he might, his attempts to protect the spellcaster fail, and the sight of her nearly collapsing after the wolf's bite serves as a stark reminder that these are all just untrained civilian volunteers trying to do good.

Nearby, Bella maneuvers behind Rawanne, attempting to leverage her success with the first wolf into a follow-on strike against the second. Unfortunately for her, this wolf seems to have learned from the mistake of his predecessor, deftly avoiding the dwarven woman's dangerous strike. Rawanne, giving up her spells for brute force and savage aggression, attempts to sink her fangs into their lupine foe. This wily cousin-of-the-coyote proves to be too elusive, dodging her attack. Rawanne then wisely retreats a short distance away to the only open space.

In the center of the pack, Flint intones a supplication to Desna, summoning the soothing energies of his Goddess, pulling her divine grace into himself, and feeling it flow through him to ease the wounds of his friends and fellow travelers.

The wolves snarl and snap -- the first going after Valeria, and the other going after Lummobella. Valeria, using the door and door frame to her advantage, is easily able to avoid the wolf's snarling snaps. Likewise, Bella, protected by armor and sheer luck, is able to avoid taking any damage from the gnashing fangs.

As all of this is going on, Bella can sense the now-invisible kobold attempting to maneuver though this chaotic mess of a fracas.

 

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ENEMIES

Kobold: unharmed (previous)

Wolf 1: 13 = unharmed (previous) + 11 (Bella) +2 (Rawanne)

Wolf 2: 2 = 2 (previous)

Wolf 3: 6 = 6 (previous) + 8 (Valeria)

Wolf 4: unharmed (previous)

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CHARACTERS

Bella and Damian - Take an attack of opportunity against the goblin as it tries to sneak past. Be sure to roll your d100 miss chance since it has invisibility/concealment. 1-50 will be a miss.

 

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RULES CLARIFICATION

I believe that Damian is trying to use his Saving Shield ability to retroactively prevent damage to Rawanne in the previous round. I have no problem with the action itself. Under different circumstances, it would've been successful. However, since the wolf beat her AC by 9 points, his attempt -- while valiant and totally heroic and applauded by me -- is regretfully not going to succeed.

 

 

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Edited September 13, 2023 by CharmingSatyr (see edit history)

[iantruesilver]

 Valeria Claudianus

"At this rate we'll have wolf jerky for the whole town!" Intending to capitalize on her recent success, Valeria swung the torch again, quite intent on tenderizing this next canine's meat as she begins the cooking process.

 

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Statistics Block [b][url=https://test.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2736624][color="DarkOrange"]Valeria Claudianus[/color][/url][/b] [i]Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG[/i] [b]Init[/b] +1; [b]Senses[/b] Perception +2 [hr][/hr][highlight]Defense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]AC[/b] 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) [b]HP[/b] 9 / 13 [b]Fort[/b] +4, [b]Ref[/b] +1, [b]Will[/b] +1 [hr][/hr][highlight]Offense[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Speed[/b] 30 ft. [b]Melee[/b] Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) [b]Ranged[/b] Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) [b]Special Attacks[/b] None [hr][/hr][highlight]Statistics[/highlight] [hr][/hr][b]Str[/b] 18, [b]Dex[/b] 12, [b]Con[/b] 15, [b]Int[/b] 13, [b]Wis[/b] 12, [b]Cha[/b] 7 [b]BAB[/b] +1; [b]CMB[/b] +5; [b]CMD[/b] 16 [b]Traits[/b] Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler [b]Feats[/b] Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style [b]Skills[/b] Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 [b]Languages[/b] Common, Draconic [b]SQ[/b] None [hr][/hr][b]Conditions[/b] None Valeria Claudianus Human Fighter [Free Hand Fighter] 1 CG Init +1; Senses Perception +2 Defense AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (Armour +4, Dex +1) HP 9 / 13 Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +1 Offense Speed 30 ft. Melee Short sword +5 (1d6+4; 19-20/×2) Iron Skillet +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Skewer +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +8 (1d6+4; ×2) Torch +7 (1d4+4 plus 1 fire; ×2) Ranged Skewer +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Cutting Knife +5 (1d6+4; ×2) Special Attacks None Statistics Str 18, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 7 BAB +1; CMB +5; CMD 16 Traits Rough and ready, Surprise weapon, World traveler Feats Combat expertise, Catch off-guard, Shikigami style Skills Craft (Alchemy) +5, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +2, Profession (Cook) +5, Survival +5 Languages Common, Draconic SQ None Conditions None

Actions Melee attack against Wolf 4: Surprise Weapon (+2 Atk with Improvised Weapon) Catch Off-Guard (No penalty from Improvised Weapons, Unarmed opponents considered Flat-Footed) Shikigami Style (Improvised Weapons deal damage 1 size category larger → 1d4+4 plus 1 fire)