Fighter (L evel 1)

Noble at heart, and fiercely loyal to his friends, Valeros nevertheless hides longsword, granting him a +1 bonus on all attack rolls made with
such sentiments under a jaded and crass demeanor, frequently observing that this weapon. This bonus has already been added to his stats.
there’s nothing better than ending a day with an evening of hard drinking and Splash Weapons The acid and alchemist’s fire Valeros carries can
a night of soft company. be thrown as a ranged touch attack with a range increment of 10
feet that deals 1d6 points of damage and 1 point of damage to
VALEROS each creature within 5 feet of where the flask hits. This damage
Male human fighter 1 is acid or fire, respectively, and the alchemist’s fire deals another
NG Medium humanoid (human) 1d6 points of fire damage on the next round to a target it hits.
Init +2; Senses Perception +0 Armor Check Valeros’s armor weighs him down when he attempts
DEFENSE physical tasks. He takes a –4 penalty on skill checks with
AC 17, touch 12, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +2 Dex) Dexterity- and Strength-based skills. This penalty is already
hp 16 (1d10+6) included for the skills listed in his stat block.
Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +1
OFFENSE Valeros was born on a quiet farm, and grew up dreaming of
Speed 20 ft. adventure and exploration. Though this longing only increased
Melee longsword +3 (1d8+3/19–20), short sword +2 (1d6+1/19–20) or as he grew older, so did the responsibilities of agricultural life.
longsword +5 (1d8+3/19–20) or Finally, just a month before a marriage of convenience to a local
short sword +4 (1d6+3/19–20) farmer’s daughter could lock him into place, Valeros came to the
Ranged shortbow +3 (1d6/×3) realization that the door to a life of adventure was closing for
STATISTICS good. Seized by a desperate need for a larger life than tending to
Str 16, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 11 cattle and corn, Valeros quietly packed up his few possessions and
Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 16 left in the middle of the night.
Feats Toughness, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (longsword) In the years since, Valeros has come a long way from the wide-
Skills Climb +3, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +5, Ride +2, Swim +3; eyed young man who sought only the joy of exploration (and maybe
Armor Check Penalty –4 a pretty girl or three). Life on the road is much harder than the
Traits dirty fighter, indomitable faith bards’ tales suggest, and the adult Valeros has the scars to prove
Languages Common, Varisian it. Discovering himself to be a deft hand with a sword, Valeros
Combat Gear acid, alchemist’s fire; Other Gear scale mail, quickly fell in with the mercenary crowd, learning the dirtier,
longsword, short sword, shortbow with 20 arrows, backpack, grittier facts of warfare. After acting as hired muscle for dozens of
bedroll, crowbar, grappling hook, hemp rope (50 ft.), tankard, different employers, Valeros f inally realized that it was time to go
torch (3), trail rations (2), waterskin, 6 gp into business for himself as an adventurer.
SPECIAL ABILITIES While admittedly not the best at following orders, Valeros is an
Dirty Fighter When Valeros hits while flanking, he deals 1 extremely talented two-blade f ighter, easily earning his keep in
additional point of damage. This damage is added to his base any group through the tenacity and absolute fearlessness—some
damage and is multiplied on a critical hit. might say thoughtlessness—with which he f lings himself into
Indomitable Faith Valeros’s faith in his god is strong, and he gains combat. Despite his reputation as a bruiser and scoff law, Valeros
a +1 bonus on Will saves, which has already been calculated into has picked up a fair bit of education during his travels, and can
his stats. even read (something his “respectable” parents never learned to
Toughness Valeros is particularly hardy and has 3 additional hit do). Valeros takes an easy-come, easy-go approach to life, wealth,
points, which have already been added to his total. and relationships.
Two-Weapon Fighting Valeros fights with a weapon wielded in Though a fan of f ine weapons and creature comforts, Valeros
each hand and can attack with both during the same round when is never without a tankard on his belt (after all, you never know
he makes a full attack. The first melee attack line listed for him when someone might offer you a drink). This vessel also symbolizes
includes all the attacks and appropriate bonuses. Valeros’s devotion to Cayden Cailean, the god of bravery, ale, “For the scar I’ll forgive you;
Weapon Focus Valeros has extensive training in fighting with a freedom, and wine—all things Valeros loves with great passion. for the spilt drink I’ll have your heart.”
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