[Characters] Characters - Retired

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Forbidden Lands Stat Block Stahl Hearthson Adult Quard AslenianHuman Rider Reputation: ✦ Armour: - Conditions: - Injuries: - Pride: I can find anything in the wilderness, whether it be place or person or beast. Dark Secret: I killed my half-brother over a trivial disagreement, and am convinced his spirit haunts me. STRENGTH: ✦✦✦ Might: - | Endurance: ✦ | Melee: - | Crafting: - AGILITY: ✦✦✦✦✦ Stealth: - | Slight of Hand: - | Move: - | Marksmanship: ✦✦ WITS: ✦✦✦✦ Scouting: ✦ | Lore: - | Survival: ✦✦✦ | Insight: - EMPATHY: ✦✦ Manipulation: - | Performance: - | Healing: - | Animal Handling: ✦✦✦ TALENTS Humans are new to the Forbidden Lands and are seen as intruders by the other kin. But no other kin can adapt to new situations and living conditions the way the humans can. If you spend a Willpower Point when you are about to roll for a skill, you can roll for any skill of your choice to achieve the same result. You must be able to motivate how you use the chosen skill. The GM has final say, but should give you some leeway.Adaptive Your horse (or another riding animal) is your closest friend and companion, and will help you if you are in trouble.Path of the Companion: If you spend a Willpower Point when you are Broken (see page 107), your horse will stay by your side and defend you. The horse will attack any opponents that attempt to attack or move you.Rank 1 You are trained in the art of fighting from the back of a mount. All of the effects below require you to be in an OPEN zone.Horseback Fighter: You can fire a short bow or sling from a mount.Rank 1 You are a master at finding the right path through woods and over mountains in the wilderness.Pathfinder: Your SURVIVAL roll is modified by +1 when you LEAD THE WAY.Rank 1 ENCUMBRANCE: ▲▲▲▲▲▲ COINS: 0G 0S 9C Food (d8 / ▲) | Water (d8 / ▲) | Arrows (d10 / ▲) | Torches (d6 / ▲) Short spear (Bonus: ✦ / Damage: ⚔ / 1H, Pointed / ▲) Short bow (Bonus: ✦✦ / Damage: ⚔ / 2H / ◭) Snares (+1 to Hunting / ◭) Knapsack Waterskin   Horse Stahl's Horse - Bladdanser Movement: ✦✦ STRENGTH: ✦✦✦✦✦ AGILITY: ✦✦✦✦ Move: ✦✦ Scout: ✦✦✦ ENCUMBRANCE: ▲◭△△△△△△△△△△ Bandages (+1 Healing / ◭) Rope (+1 Climbing / ▲)

About Stahl Stahl Hearthson is a 38 year old scout, stablemaster and trapper. But he has never been at ease in Kiersap, clearly itching for wider travel. On his horse Bladdanser, a chestnut-coloured riding stallion that's skilled at navigating overgrown forest tracks at speed, Stahl knows the surrounding landscape better than any other hunter. He has tested the constraints of the day while exploring the mist-shrouded forest, and learnt much about the local wildlife, both benign and feral. His main role in the village is to tend to the horses and other beasts, especially those belonging to his own family. The Hearthson clan is a dramatic multi-generational clash of Quard Aslenian and Ailander blood that's generated many offshoots of various affiliation. Stahl and his direct parentage considers themselves Aslene, although the Quard have little regard for the Hearthsons in their strict hierarchy. The Hearthson clan is not a harmonious family, although common interests keep things civil most of the time. Stahl himself is emotionally guarded around other people, but warm with animals. He may often be inappropriate or overly direct - his horses don't tell him off for being rude, after all. His temper is slow to build, but violent when it finally breaks. PROPOSED RELATIONSHIP THREADS Old Dog carries many scars and tales, and Stahl has great respect for his experience and hard-won wisdom. The human peddler Oniver likely has some common ground with Stahl, as they're both Aslene by birth claim if not by strict kinship, but Stahl has little patience for honeyed words or sly bargains. The goblin sorcerer is an odd one, and outside Stahl's known world. A point of curiosity, but perhaps not outright animosity - although that could tip quickly if the goblin's magical gifts turn out more malicious than first thought. Phol and Stahl are probably very familiar with each other. Whether there are personality clashes remains to be seen, but Stahl would at the very least respect Phol's skills.

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Just Another Dog of War Basic Information Name: Old Dog Race: Wolfkin Profession: Fighter Age: Old Statistics, Skills, & Talents Strength - 5 | Endurance, 2; Melee, 2; Might, 3 Agility - 4 | Move, 2; Sleight of Hand, 2 Wits - 2 | Survival, 1 Empathy - 2 Path of the Blade, 2 Fast Footwork, 1 Fisher, 1 Gear & Misc. Equipment: Longsword Net Food D8 Water D6 Coin: Silver - 5 Biography Pride: I was once a master swordsman. Many have fallen to my blade. Dark Secret: I can bark. I can bite. My heart just isn't in it anymore. I've lost the taste for violence.