Ameane Pentaxis, Female Human Bard 5
Damien the Bloodfeaster
(alternate = ???)
Size: M (5'4")
HD: 5d6+5
hp: 27
Init: +2 (Dex)
Spd: 30 ft.
AC: 18 (+2 Dex, +5 armor, +1 deflection)
(Flat-footed 16, touch 13)
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+2
Weapons:
+1 melee +1 dagger, 1d4 (19-20/x2)
+6 ranged +1 dagger, 1d4 (19-20/x2), range 10 ft.
+6 ranged +1 shortbow, 1d6+1 (20/x3), range 100 ft.
(+1 to hit and damage within 30 feet on ranged attacks)
(-2 on melee attacks due to flaw)
Bardic Music Used: 1/5
Badge Used: 1/3
Spells used:
L0: 0/3
L1: 2/5
L2: 1/2
AL: Neutral
Save: Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4
Attrib.: Str 9, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 18 (20)
(+2 enhancement to Charisma - cloak)
Skills and Feats
Skills: (Skill points = 6+1+2 = 9/level; 72 total)
Appraise (0) +2 (+5)
Balance (0) +4* (+7)
Bluff (7) +12*
Climb (0) -1 (+2)
Concentration (1) +2 (+4) --may substitute Perform via Melodic Casting feat
Craft (any) (0) +2 (+5)
Diplomacy (8) +19*
Disguise (0) +5 (+8) (+10 when observed and trying to act in character)
Escape Artist (0) +2 (+5)
Forgery (0) +2 (+5)
Gather Information (0) +6* (+9)
Heal (0) +0 (+3)
Hide (0) +2 (+5)
Intimidate (0) +7* (+10)
Jump (0) +1* (+4)
Knowledge (arcana) (1) +3 (+5)
Knowledge (dungeoneering) (1) +3 (+5)
Knowledge (history) (5) +7
Knowledge (local) (5) +7
Knowledge (nobility) (5) +7
Knowledge (religion) (1) +3 (+5)
Knowledge (the planes) (1) +3 (+5)
Listen (0) +0 (+3)
Move Silently (0) +2 (+5)
Perform (song) (8) +13
Perform (percussion instruments) (3) +10*
Perform (all others) (0) +5 (+8)
Profession (courtesan) (1) +1 (+4)
Ride (0) +2 (+5)
Search (0) +2 (+5)
Sense Motive (5) +5
Sleight of Hand (5) +9*
Speak Language (1)--Auran
Spellcraft (4) +4
Spot (0) +0 (+3)
Survival (0) +0 (+3)
Swim (0) -1 (+2)
Tumble (6) +8
Use Rope (0) +2 (+5)
Skill Trick (2): Collector of Stories (when attempting a trained Knowledge check to identify a creature or learn its special powers or vulnerabilities, gain +5 competence bonus to the check).
Skill Trick (2): Conceal Spellcasting (when casting a spell, can attempt to conceal actions with successful Sleight of Hand check)
*Diplomacy gains a +6 synergy bonus from having 5 ranks each in Bluff, Knowledge (nobility), and Sense Motive
*Intimidate gains a +2 synergy bonus from having 5 ranks in Bluff
*Gather Information gains a +2 synergy bonus from having 5 ranks in Knowledge (local)
*Balance gains a +2 synergy bonus from having 5 ranks in Tumble
*Jump gains a +2 synergy bonus from having 5 ranks in Tumble
*Perform (percussion instruments) gains a +2 circumstance bonus when using her masterwork drum
Bardic Knack: For all skills may substitute 1/2 Bard level, rounded up (+3) for any existing ranks; still cannot use the following skills: Decipher Script, Disable Device, Handle Animal, Knowledge skills not listed above, Open Lock, Profession skills not listed above, Use Magic Device, and Speak Language. This bonus is indicated parenthetically in the entries above, where it exceeds her normal base value.
Feats:
L1: Point Blank Shot
BH: Precise Shot
B-flaw: Spell Focus (enchantment)
L3: Melodic Casting (Complete Mage; substitute Perform check for Concentration check related to using spells, spell-like abilities; can cast spells and use command word and spell completion items even while using bard song)
Flaws: Noncombatant (-2 to all melee attacks; Unearthed Arcana)
Languages: Common, Elven, Draconic, Auran
Spells and Special Abilities
Special Abilities
Bardic Music: 5/day
-Fascinate (Sp)
-Countersong (Su)
-Inspire courage (Su)
-Inspire competence (Su)
Bardic Knack (Ex; PHB II substitution level for Bardic Knowledge): Can substitute Bard level for ranks in any skill when making checks, but must use actual ranks if taking 10. Can substitute for untrained skills only if they are skills that can be used untrained (for those that cannot, Ameane must have at least 1 actual rank to use Bardic Knack with the skill)
Arcane Spells
Spells Known: 6/4/3
Spells Castable/Day: 3/5/2
Spell Save DC: 15 + spell level (+1 for enchantment spells)
Spell List:
0--daze*, detect magic, ghost sound, message, prestidigitation, read magic
1--charm person*, grease, inspirational boost (CV 153), sleep*
2--glitterdust, ray of the python (PHB II 122), suggestion*
* indicates an enchantment spell
Equipment
+1 shortbow (3 lb)
Arrows (20) (3 lb)
Silver arrows (10) (1.5 lb)
+1 dagger of the covenant (treat as silvered and adamantine) (1 lb)
+1 mithral chain shirt (10 lb)
Heward's handy haversack (5 lb)
Ring of protection +1
Ring of sustenance
Cloak of Charisma +2 (2 lb)
Badge of Valor (MIC 208) - throat slot; badge stamped with the image of an impenetrable fortress over which shines a golden sun; can be activated 3 times per day; activates as an immedate action; 2 possible functions:
1. grant self and all allies within 60 ft. +2 bonus on next save made vs. a charm or fear effect before the start of your next turn
2. increase bonus granted by the inspire courage ability of your bardic music by 1 for the duration of its effect
In Heward's handy haversack:
Masterwork bongo drums (3 lb)
Potion of CLW x3
Wand of identify (49 charges)
+1 heavy mace
+1 light steel shield
Lyre with fancy scrollwork (3 lb)
Two large valises for musical instruments, garments, etc. (2 lb, holds up to 40 lb each when packed full)
Entertainer's outfits (3) (12 lb)
#1: low cut dark brown dress with cream-colored trim stitched in silver and tiny fire agates; this is complimented by lace-stitched leather sandals with one inch heels--this is Ameane's "night on the town" dress, and is also used when entertaining in taverns; there are a number of hidden pockets where she can slip a dagger and other small items as need be built into the dress
#2: deep blue cloth blouse with tight matching leggings that come to mid calf, over which are fitted black silk slippers; sometimes complemented by a crimson sash, a blood-red ribbon tying her hair back, and a pair of black silk gloves--this is her preferred dancing outfit, possibly coupled with a few silk scarves from her courtesan's outfit
#3: Tight leather jerkin with open lace front, worn over a cream colored cotton shirt with puffed sleeves, which is offset by an ankle-length dress and sensible shoes; hair is usually put up in back, with a few artful strands and curls escaping--this outfit is most often used to entertain more conservative or younger audiences
Courtesan's outfit (1) (6 lb)
-Layers of violet, indigo, and black silk garments that can be removed one at a time as need be, presenting a display that ranges from provocative to scandalous; as many layers are worn (or removed) as the occasion demands--Ameane uses this for certain private performances and special occasions; parts of it often end up used with some of the outfits listed above as well
Traveler's outfit (1) (5 lb)
-Sturdy, sensible calfskin leggings, light blue top, and a warm wool cloak for those chilly nights--worn whenever travelling
Black robes (3) (4 lb)
- Cowled black robes looted from dead Orcus cultists
Perfume, makeup, etc. (3 lb)
masterwork shortspear
masterwork crossbow
masterwork heavy mace x2
masterwork dagger x3
Total Encumbrance: 25.5 lb
Light load = 0-30 lb
Medium load = 31-60 lb
Heavy load = 61-90 lb
Treasure
Current Treasure: (in HHH)
Platinum: 7
Gold: 451
Silver: 812
Copper: 144
5,000 gp diamond
500 gp amethyst
IN THE BANK IN URSAPHOUS (excluded from above): 200 gp
Experience
XP: 14,625
14,625 (LD 2.0 starting amount)
Character Information
Description: Ameane is a strikingly beautiful woman, with heavy, sultry eyes, full red lips, a small rounded nose, dark eyes that flash with emotion, smooth tan skin, and black hair that flows past her shoulders in a straight black sweep. When in town, she often wears one of several well designed and often suggestive outfits.
Background: Ameane was born of Ranein Pentaxis and Tham, an escaped I'thlan slave.
Ranein hailed from the city of Tuer Sool, working there as a bard, and eventually set out to see the world. When in the infamous city of Modros, she came upon an alluring I'thlan slave, a man whose supple skin, firm muscles, and large, soulful eyes filled her with a burning thirst. Unfortunately, he was already the property of a wealthy businesswoman who was of similar opinion. Ranein did not let this stop her; she bribed or charmed her way into a position to be alone with the slave, then spirited him away from Modros.
They journeyed for some months. Tham's pliability soon wore off with the end of his drug supply; nonetheless he had been born and bred in the Modros slave pits, and found making decisions of his own volition nearly impossible. He thus put all his faith, trust, and loyalty into Ranein's hands.
Eventually they settled in Ursaphous, a city with much stricter regulations regarding slavery, and with the magical might to prevent slave-takers from Modros to try to recapture Tham. There they settled, and she worked as a minstrel at various inns and establishments, to modest success.
However, Tham's eager pliance began to get on Ranien's nerves. Being a child of her own destiny, she could not truly grasp Tham's utter need to cling to her for support, and she began to stifle under his constant attentions. She began to have other liaisons, a path that ultimately led her to the Convent of the Casteines. This "convent" followed the teachings of Casteine della Vemalos, a worshipper of Matuun, God of Pleasure and Diplomacy. This organization specializes in hosting negotiations between conflicting parties, as well as serving the needs of people in other ways (e.g., as a high-cost brothel; think of the order as something like a guild of geishas, and you're not far off the mark). Ranien and Tham quickly became members of the Convent, and it was there that Ameane was born.
Ameane's upbringing was a series of lessons in decorum, duty, and the giving and receiving of pleasure. As a child she helped in the daily maintenance of the Convent, but on hitting puberty she officially began her lessons, then work, as one of the Courtesans of Casteine. These duties included more than physical pleasure--they also involved how to entertain, soothe frayed nerves with a few calming whispered words, and how to carouse with the best of them. By the time she had reached the age of 18, Ameane was much asked for. Still, she always suffered from a lack of empathy for her clients, perhaps as a result of her upbringing, that kept her from true greatness in her field. In addition, her entire childhood had been spent in its service, and much like her mother, she yearned to break free and see the world on her own terms. Thus, after turning 18, Ameane left the Convent with the blessings of her mother, and has spent her time since then learning the ways of the world around her, away from a sheltered home.
Ameane now works as a minstrel much like her mother once did. Her current pattern is to move to a new area, find a nice, strong alpha male that she can beguile and bend to her will, then use him to protect her from boors and lechers. Her beauty and skill have thus far kept her from having to pay for her own room and board, and have kept her well supplied in funds for her own personal needs.
Ameane usually travels by coach, or wagon when such is not available, keeping her belongings tidily arranged in two large valises. Once she reaches a new destination (a new part of town, or perhaps a smaller community outside of Ursaphous proper) she will settle in for a couple weeks before wanderlust takes hold of her again.
Character Adjustment History
08/26/08--revised for new campaign and DM
