Southland: Lt. Thule Harker, Ranger and Snax and Worm

THE SOUTHLAND

A Fantasy Core Setting

© Jerry Harris 2014

Published here as Open Game Content.

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Lt. Thule Harker, Ranger of the Southern Cross

+3 Str, +2 Con, +3 Dex, +1 Int, +1 Wis

HD 7 (d8 Ranger), Hp 46, AC 15 (Leather)

Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +3

Melee: Longsword +10 to hit 1d8+3

Parry: (on first missed melee attack) Short Sword +6 to hit 1d6+3

Ranged: 2 attacks/rd Longbow +10 to hit 1d8, L

Mounted Archery skill, but only 1 shot/rd

Crack Shot: May fire into melee, but only 1 shot/rd

Detection: +5

Stealth: +6

Track: +5 (DC 12 fresh trail, DC 18 old trail)

First Aid

While one of the most experienced warriors in the area, Thule is also one of the most undisciplined and unruly when off-duty.  It’s why he’s never been promoted past his field commission and generally works alone.  However, in the field, no one doubts his competence.  Large trading caravans will seldom leave without his escort.  Outback patrols consult with him before leaving town.  He is assigned to this general area and is often in the field, but always seems to be around town before any trouble hits, sounding an alarm.  Harker might technically be Keft’s subordinate, but the Captain has never given him an order, or needed to. 

“Snax” and “Worm”

+1 Str, +3 Dex, +2 Int, +1 Wis

HD 5 (d6 Thief), Hp Snax 18, Worm 23, AC 15 (Leather) Enhanced Init +3

Fort +1, Ref +7, Will +2

(Only ever takes ½ dam at most from failed save)

Melee: Snax Dagger +4 to hit 1d4+1, Sap +4 to hit, used for KO

Worm +2 Dragonclaw Dagger +6 to hit 1d4+3

Ranged: Snax +1 Folding Magic Crossbow +7 to hit 1d8, M

Worm Short Bow +6 to hit 1d6, M

Lucky: DC 12 Will Sv on first hit in a rd to avoid damage, DC 18 on other hits in a rd.

Both own Enchanted Cloaks (+2 to Stealth)

Stealth Attacks

All-Steath check (DC 12 Stealth check) + Successful attack roll, may be attempted once on an opponent, once per encounter

Surprise-Unsuspecting victim, Max dam x2 + Stun

KO-Unsuspecting victim, DC 12 Fort Sv or KO 1 turn

Sneak-In combat, Max dam + Stun

Skills (Both own +2 Enchanted lockpicks)

+5: Detection (Traps, ambushes), Detection (Trapped items), Disarm Traps, Find (Secret doors and items)

+8: Stealth (Hiding, sneaking), Pick Locks

+6: Escape Artist, Forgery, Pick Pockets

+5: Acrobatics (Balancing, jumping), Climb

+4: Fast Talk, Haggle, Disguise, Intimidate (Psychologically)

+4: Charm

+5: Intimidate (Physically)

These two brothers, living under assumed names, are Cross’ resident master thieves.  Prince Maxter, once he knew of their presence, offered them a quiet clemency and protection against possible Sydney Thieves Guild retaliation for their betrayal of them.  (The magic items they are in possession of were part of that.)  In return, they must “keep their noses very clean,” and be willing to do various “odd jobs” for him.  The Founders secret society (one of whom is running the Guild) is not pleased with this development.  Maxter is notorious for having people do “odd jobs” for him and several people in town owe him favors.  The brothers are chaffing under this arrangement, but it’s better than being murdered.