Author: BruceA
PC in: Thrice The Brinded Cat
Race: Human
Level: 4
Game System: D&D (3.5)
Description
Way Studly, Babe Magnet, Charming, exceedingly likable, generous (with other people’s money), magnanimous, and all around great guy!
General Stats:
HD 4d8+8; hp 30;
Init +0; Spd 20 ft/x4;
AC 16 (+4 armor, +2 shield), touch 10, flat-footed 16;
Base Atk/Grapple +3/+4;
SA&SQ Aura of Good(Ex), Spontaneous Casting, Restricted Spells, Turn Undead(Su);
SR 0; AL CG; SV Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +7;
Str 12(+1), Dex 11(+0), Con 15(+2), Int 12(+1), Wis 17(+3), Cha 15(+2);
Weapons:
- Morningstar (1d8+1;20/x2) Full Atk +5 One-handed, +3 Two-handed
- Light Crossbow (1d8;19-20/x2) +4 One-handed
- Dagger (1d4+1;19-20/x2)
Skills:
- Bluff¹ +3
- Concentration¹ +9
- Diplomacy¹ +6
- Heal¹ +4
- Knowledge (nature) +2
- Knowledge (religion) +3
- Knowledge (the planes) +2
- Listen¹ +4
- Search¹ +2
- Sense Motive¹ +4
- Spot¹ +4
Feats:
- Combat Casting (PH 92) : +4 bonus on Concentration checks for defensive casting.
- Toughness (PH 101) : The character gains +3 hit points.
- Weapon Focus (PH 102) (Morningstar) : +1 bonus on attack rolls with selected weapon.
Bio
Braeden was found as a young babe in or near the town of Hollowsky by one of the last four elderly priests of the church of Pelor. The elder priests were always vague in answering Braeden’s questions about his family or where he was from – one of the only solid pieces of information that he got was that his name means “From the Dark Valley” in the old language.
He was raised in the church alongside Kristof Jurgensen, the current head priest. Braeden and Kristof are like brothers – trusting each other implicitly. While Kristof studied to administer and head the local church, Braeden took it upon himself to take charge of fundraising.
Having the smallest congregation in the city, Braeden had to develop some unorthodox techniques for raising money for the church and its charitable interests. Never one to lean on those less able to afford a donation, Braeden learned that a little “friendly persuasion” with the wealthier merchants in town could go a long way in raising the kind of capital needed for a church of Pelor’s stature. The merchants in town learned that a modest sum could protect their establishments from the occasional broken window or random fire. The locals soon tagged Braeden with the nickname “Swiftfists” – one which he did not discourage.
Braeden is true to the Pelor cause, believing in the charities and work that the church does. However, he is not above taking a small cut off the top of a generous donation for the occasional keg of brew to take back to the Abby – and though Kristof would frown at the practice – the occasional comely wench as well.
Needless to say, Kristof and the few members of the local congregation liked Braeden and appreciated the work he did too keep the church running. Recently, however, it has become clear that the church needs a greater infusion of wealth than can be provided by the small congregation and Braeden’s fundraising efforts. Something more is needed to boost the reputation of their local parish. There is always the risk that they might be re-assigned to an entirely different city for failure to draw in the parishioners and be replaced by those less sympathetic to their local causes.
