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Heroes: Venger
Venger is tall and well muscled. He has short bleach-blond hair that is easily mistaken as white. His demeanor seems to be serious but those that know him best, would describe him as light-hearted and compassionate.
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1st-Level Paladin, Order of Aster, Lawful Good
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Armor Class Movement Level Hit Points THAC0 No. of Attacks |
8 12 1 14 20 (base) 3/2 |
Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha |
18 16 14 17 18 14 |
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| Special Attacks:
Turn Undead +2 to current level Special Defenses: +2 on all saves Magic Resistance: nil |
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| Saving Throws |
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Para/ Pois/ Death Rod/ Stave/ Wand Pert/ Polymorph Breath Spell |
10 14 13 16 15 |
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Spell Access
Major: Combat, Divination, Healing, Protection
Minor: Sun
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1st 0 |
2nd 0 |
3rd 0 |
4th 0 |
5th 0 |
6th 0 |
7th 0 |
8th 0 |
| Weapon Two Hand Sword Shortsword Shield |
#Att 3/2 1/1 1/1 |
+Att/Dmg +2/ +4 +2/ +4 +2/ +4 |
Thac0 18 18 18 |
Damage 1d10/ 3d6 1d6/ 1d8 1d3/ 1d3 |
Speed 7 3 3 |
Abilities/ Traits
Heal 2hp/lvl per day
Cure disease 1/week
Detect Evil 60'
Immune to Fear
Aura of protection 10'
Immune to disease
Detect evil 60'
Circle of power 30' w/ holy sword
Call for Warhorse at 4th lvl
Priest Spells at 9th level
NonWeapon Proficiencies
Reading/ Writing: Common 9
Firebuilding 9
Riding: Land 9
Heraldry 9
Survival: Woods 7
Endurance 8
Weapon Proficiencies
Swords Broad Group
Light Crossbow
Weapon Expertise: Two-handed Sword
Headstrong Fighting Style
Weapon & Shield Style
Shield Proficiency
Equipment
Brown leather boots
Tan leather pants
Grey Tunic
Blue-grey Cape
Red Tabard w/ Symbol of Lathander
Backpack
Waist Pouch (2)
Tan Leather Gloves
Two-handed Sword
Dagger
Shortsword
Oil
(3) Torches
Whetstone
Bedroll
Flint & Steel
Rising Sun - Medium Shield+2, see its entry in the Forge for description.
Human Paladin 1, Lawful Good
Converted by DamienRahl.
| Hit Dice | 1d10+2 (12 hp) |
| Initiative | +3 |
| Speed | 20 ft. in chain mail (base 30 ft.) |
| Armor Class | 21 (+2 Dex, +5 chain mail, +4 Rising Sun), touch 12, flat-footed 19 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +1/+5 |
| Attack | Two-handed sword +6 melee (2d6+6/19–20) or shortsword +5 melee (1d6+4/19–20) or light crossbow +4 ranged (1d8/19–20) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Smite evil 1/day, turn undead (granted by Rising Sun, +2 to effective turning level) |
| Special Qualities | Aura of good, detect evil |
| Saves | Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +4 |
| Abilities | Str 18, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 17, Wis 18, Cha 14 |
| Skills | Diplomacy +6, Handle Animal +6, Knowledge (religion) +7, Ride +7, Sense Motive +8, Survival +6 |
| Feats | Power Attack, Weapon Focus (two-handed sword) |
| Languages | Common, Celestial, Illuskan |
Aura of Good (Ex): Venger's aura of good is as strong as that of a 1st-level cleric.
Detect Evil (Sp): At will, as the spell.
Smite Evil (Su): Once per day Venger adds +2 to one melee attack roll against an evil foe and +1 to its damage.
Rising Sun: A +2 heavy steel shield that lets him turn undead and has three command-word light powers (illu, mas illu and gran illu). Full rules are on its item page.
Conversion notes (how conversions are made):
- Rising Sun's +2 becomes a +2 heavy steel shield (+4 AC). Chain mail caps his Dexterity bonus at +2 and slows him to 20 ft.
- A paladin doesn't gain divine grace, lay on hands, aura of courage or turn undead until later levels, so they aren't listed. His turning comes from Rising Sun.
- His 2e weapon expertise with the two-handed sword becomes Weapon Focus. Power Attack fills his second feat.
Medium Humanoid (Human), Paladin 1, Lawful Good
Converted by DamienRahl.
| Armor Class | 20 (chain mail, Rising Sun) |
| Hit Points | 12 (1d10+2) |
| Speed | 30 ft. |
| Abilities | Str 18 (+4), Dex 16 (+3), Con 14 (+2), Int 17 (+3), Wis 18 (+4), Cha 14 (+2) |
| Saving Throws | Wis +6, Cha +4 |
| Skills | Athletics +6, History +5, Insight +6, Survival +6 |
| Senses | Passive Perception 14 |
| Languages | Common, Celestial, Illuskan |
| Proficiency Bonus | +2 |
Divine Sense (3/Long Rest): As an action, Venger can sense celestials, fiends and undead within 60 feet until the end of his next turn.
Lay on Hands: Venger has a pool of 5 hit points of healing that refills when he finishes a long rest.
Actions
Two-Handed Sword (Greatsword): Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) slashing damage.
Shortsword: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) piercing damage.
Light Crossbow: Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.
Rising Sun: A +2 shield (included in his AC) that lets him turn undead and has three command-word light powers (illu, mas illu and gran illu). Full rules are on its item page.
Conversion notes (how conversions are made):
- The two-handed sword is a greatsword.
- Skills: Athletics, History (his 2e heraldry), Insight and Survival (his 2e woodland survival).
- Rising Sun is a +2 shield; its 5e turning and light powers are on its item page.
Combat: Venger is an accomplished warrior. In combat he will fight with his magical shield Rising Sun and a short sword. Against larger foes, Venger will draw his Two-handed sword and hack his enemies to pieces. Venger is very practical and does not share the cavalier attitude that many of his fellow paladins have adopted. He is not above attacking at a distance or fleeing from combat. Although you best be fleet-of-foot should you call him cowardly.
History: Venger was destined for paladinhood from birth. His father is a member of the Order of Aster and his mother is a priestess of Selune. He was taught the basics of both religions, but in the end Venger's lust for adventure led him to the Order of Aster where his father sponsered him through his training. During his training, his efforts gained the attention of Beld Everbright, the highest ranking and oldest member of the Order. Beld initiated a close friendship with Venger and saw to it that he was pushed harder in his studies than any other of the young paladins-to-be. Beld was an old man (nearly 90) yet had the vibrance of a teen, he saw in Venger the ability to be the next chosen among the Order, destined to one-day lead the Order. Upon Vengers promotion to squire, Beld passed on to him the Rising Sun, the most holy magic item of the Order.
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