Giovelli
From UTRPG
Giovelli is an Aarakocra (birdman) from the secret village of the Silvaraak Tribe. He was orphaned at a young age and the aged village songsmith named Aaghaa took him under his wing. (haha) Aaghaa sent Giovelli on missions of stealth and theft but still insisted it was imperative for Giovelli to master his art of song.
In the village it was common practice for the shamen of the village to perform an ancient ritual to richen the village crops. It was a closely guarded ritual obtained many centuries ago. One night an assassin infiltrated the village and murdered the Shamen and destroyed all of their ritual books. When the village council learned of the indecent they were furious and launched an investigation. It wasn't long however until Aaghaa pointed the finger of blame squarely on Giovelli, he was found guilty and the investigation was ended. As punishment for his crime his wings were doused in acid, tied to a horse then he was dragged through the desert. It was not long before Giovelli fell unconscious, knowing that he would die.
When he woke his bonds were cut and he found his few belongings nearby with a supply of rations. He also found an ancient copy of the secret ritual with modifications written in Aaghaa's writing that allowed it to be performed with the bardic arts. He knew he had to use the ritual to help people but he had lost his way. His wounds became infected and his rations were soon depleted. Giovelli had been walking in circles for hours when he fell to the sand, he was delirious from exhaustion, dehydration and infection. The last thing he saw was the carapace of some creature looming over him.
When he awoke his wounds were bandaged. His vision was blurred when he turned his head and saw his own reflection in a small jug of water. Giovelli ignored the pain of his limbs and poured the whole jug down his throat. It was only then that he noticed he was in a cave with a Thri-Kreen. The creature approached and placed another blanket over Giovelli as the night grew colder.
It was nearly two weeks before Giovelli could move without opening his wounds again. In that time the Thri-Kreen shared his story with Giovelli. He had been part of a clutch to which he was extremely loyal. He was a warrior and prided himself on defending those weaker than himself. One night they were ambushed by fearsome creatures. He saw his clutch losing the battle and in a desperate attempt to help his clutchmates accidentally unleashed a blast of psychic power - something he didn't know he was capable of. The creatures seemed to be susceptible to the attack and fell dead but many of his clutchmates were gravely injured. The clutch decided it was too dangerous to have him around and banished him from their midst. He still does not know if any of his comrades died from their wounds. He has been wandering the desert alone since then.
After Giovelli's wounds had fully recovered he and the Thri-Kreen became a pair of wandering peddlers who also offered their services as mediators, and protectors.
Contents |
[edit] Statistics
- Note, this is Giovelli's stats at 3rd-level, and they need to be updated.
Bard 3: Leader.
Str. 8
Dex. 16
Con. 10
Int. 14
Wis. 13
Cha. 18
- Initiative: 4
- AC: 17
- Fort: 11, Ref: 15, Will: 16
- HP: 33; Bloodied: 16
- Surge Value: 8
- Surge/day: 7
- Skills:
- Bluff 12
- Arcana 8
- Diplomacy 10
- Insight 7
- Stealth 11
- Acrobatics 5
- Athletics 1
- Dungeoneering 3
- Endurance 2
- Heal 3
- History 4
- Intimidate 6
- Nature 3
- Perception 2
- Religion 4
- Streetwise 6
- Thievery 5
[edit] Features
- gain +3 against flanked creatures and +3 for using Aid Another
- Mimicry: copy a sound or voice using Bluff (opposed by Insight)
- Cross-Class Versatility
- +1 untrained skill checks
- Song of Rest: after a short rest each character who spent a healing surge ads my Cha modifier
[edit] Standard Actions
Misdirected Mark
Range 10
Charisma vs reflex
1d8+Cha and target is marked by an ally within 5 squares of me until the end of Giovelli's next turn.
Vicious Mockery
Range 10
Charisma vs Will
1d6 + Cha and target takes -2 to attack until the end of Giovelli's next turn.
Blunder
Encounter power
Range 10
Charisma vs Will
1d6+Cha and slide the target 2 squares. During the slide I or an ally can make a basic melee attack against it as a free action with a bonus of (1+Int) to the attack roll.
Impelling Force
Encounter Power
Range 10
Charisma vs Fortitude
1d10+Cha and slide the target 5 squares next to an ally
Stirring Shout
Daily Power
Range 10
Charisma vs Will
2d6+Cha and For the duration of the encounter, whenever an ally hits the target they regain Cha worth of HP
[edit] Move Actions
- Quick Formation, theme encounter power: stats have changed, please note the new power here.
[edit] Minor Actions
- Words of Friendship, encounter power: +5 to next Diplomacy check
- Majestic Word, 2/encounter power: Close burst 5. One target or me can spend a healing surge and regain charisma worth of hit points. In addition, you can slide the target 1 square.
Hunter’s Tune
Daily Utility Power
Range 10
The target gains +5 to Stealth checks and doesn’t receive penalties for running. Sustain as a minor action
[edit] Triggered Actions
Virtue of Cunning, at-will power: When an enemy misses an ally within 5+int from me, slide that ally 1 square
[edit] Rituals
Bloom
Time 10m
Comp Cost 20
Market Price 100
All outdoor terrain within 20 squares of you to bloom with new growth and foliage. The entire area becomes difficult terrain.
Alternatively, the ritual causes crops and fruit-bearing plants within 20 squares of you to yield food. The plants produce enough food to feed five people for a week.
Lullaby
Time 10m
Comp Cost 25
Market price 125
Your performance makes your audience drowsy. Make an Arcana check. The result determines the penalty to Insight checks and Perception checks of each creature that can hear you other than you and your allies.
Check Result Penalty
19 or lower: –2
20—29: –4
30—39: –6
40 or higher: –10
Affected creatures are also considered distracted, which might allow an ally (or you, after you stop playing) to make Stealth checks to hide from them even without superior cover or total concealment.
| ||||||||||||||||||||
