Arvin Goldstorm (NPC)

[Daos]

PLAYER: NPC
NAME: Arvin Goldstorm
AGE: 119
RACE: Elf (Qualinesti)
CLASS: Ranger
ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good
HT/WT: 5'7"/160 lbs
HAIR/EYES: Blond/Blue
RELIGION: None
BIRTHDATE: Yurthgreen 14, 231

LEVEL: 5
STR: 14
DEX: 17
CON: 14
INT: 13
WIS: 14
CHA: 12
HP: 41
XP: 18,000
THAC0: 16
AC: 3
WP: (5) Long Bow, Long Sword, Dagger, Dual Wielding Style, Bow Specialization
NWP: (7) Herbalism (2), Tracking (free), Dancing (1), Etiquette (1), Bowyer/Fletcher (1), Hunting (1), Reading/Writing (1), Survival [Forests] (free)
LANGS: (3) Common, Qualinesti, Goblin

PPDM: 11
RSW: 13
PP: 12
BW: 13
S: 14

ABILITIES:
Amazing Reflexes - Arvin receives a +2 against surprise, +2 to hit with projectile weapons, and a -3 AC bonus due to high dexterity.
Average Attitude - Arvin can have up to five henchmen.
Hide in Shadows - 45%
Move Silently - 49%
Ranger's Grace - Arvin can dual-wield with no penalties as long as he's not wearing heavy armor.
Tracking Ability - Arvin gets the Tracking Proficiency for free. he has a +1 bonus to it, as well.
Species Enemy - Goblins (+4 to hit/-4 reaction)
Animal Empathy - Arvin can automatically make any domestic or non-hostile natural animal friendly toward him. He can make a check to make a hostile creature improve one category.
Primary Terrain - Forests
Nature Lore - Arvin knows a great deal about nature, especially the forests.
Survival - Arvin gets the Survival [Forest] proficiency for free.
Elven Resistance - Arvin has a 90% magic resistance against sleep and charm spells.
Elven Grace - Arvin is granted a +1 to hit when using swords and bows.
Elven Stealth - If Arvin attempts to surprise an opponent, they suffer a -4 to their roll.
Elven Sight - Arvin can see in the dark up to 60 feet.
Elven Perception - Arvin can find secret doors by accident on a roll of 1 on a 1d6 by passing by the door. If he actively looks for a secret door, he succeeds on a 1 or 2.

INVENTORY:
Leather Armor +2 - Enchanted armor he acquired back in Qualinost. (AC 6)
Long Bow - A beautifully carved elven bow.
Long Sword +2 - Enchanted sword he acquired back in Qualinost.
Sheaf Arrows (x30) - These arrows deal 1d8/1d8 damage.
Armor Piercing Arrows (x20) - These arrows are spiked and narrow, adding a +2 bonus to hit. They deal 1d4+1/1d4 damage.
Blunt Arrows (x10) - These arrows only do 1d4/1d4 damage.
Leaf Arrows (x10) - These flanged arrows inflict greater damage, and add a +1 to hit for firing through concealing brush. They deal 1d8/1d6 damage.
Dagger - A beautifully carved elven dagger.
Backpack
Bedroll
Small Belt Pouch
Herbs
Dry Rations (1 week)
Waterskin
Quiver

SPELLS:
None

[Daos]

Appearance: Arvin is a handsome Qualinesti elf with flowing blond hair that is often pulled back into a ponytail and sky blue eyes. He has sharp features, a mischievous smile, and the typical pointed ears of his kind.

Arvin prefers to wear grey, green, and blue but sometimes will add a dash of yellow to his attire for color. He wears a dark green cloak and enchanted leather armor from Qualinost. Around his neck he often wears a gold chain with a golden ring that was fashioned of seven tiny, interlocking gold ivy leaves.

Arvin has a long bow crafted by elves, but his favored weapon is his enchanted long sword--a gift from his father, the senator. He often wields it in one hand with a simple dagger in the other.

Personality: Arvin tends to be quiet and keeps to himself. This is not due to the typical 'elven arrogance' but rather because he is often deep in thought. He tends to be serious, but has a jovial side that comes out now and again, especially when in good spirits and surrounded by friends.

Although raised in the elven court, Arvin does not much miss it. He finds himself much more at home in the wild, among the animals and plants. He is devoted to the protection of nature.

Arvin is not close to many people, and only Gimak can honestly claim to know him particularly well. He does not like to speak about the past, which makes him seem mysterious and a bit distant to the others. Nevertheless, he cares for the other Companions and would lay down his life for any one of them.

Arvin does not believe in killing, but realizes it is sometimes necessary. Whenever possible, he prefers to capture his opponents. The one exception are goblins, whom he deems a plague and nuisance that needs to be exterminated.

Combat: Despite his pacific attitude, Arvin is like a whirling demon of destruction on the battlefield. He is quick, strong, and agile. He is an expert shot with his bow and can wield his two blades with such ease and precision, one would believe they are mere extensions of his arms.

When possible, he will try and ambush opponents and take them by surprise, giving him the upper hand. Usually this tactic's purpose is to catch the enemy off-guard so he can demand their surrender.

History: Arvin was born in Qualinost in the year 231 as the son of a senator. He was raised in the elven court and taught how to properly speak and even dance, but he always found the whole lifestyle boring and stifling.

Arvin first met Gimak Rockcrusher in 288 AC, when Gimak was asked to come to Qualinost and make some of his masterpieces for Speaker Solostaran. Arvin was fascinated by the dwarf, who was dirty, blunt, and always spoke his mind plainly.

He was still getting to know the dwarf in 308 AC when his childhood playmate Lauralanthalasa Kanan (Laurana) asked Arvin to marry her. Arvin said yes thinking it was little more than a game of hers. Laurana gave him a ring that was fashioned of seven tiny, interlocking gold ivy leaves.

Shortly after that, a tylor appeared in Qualinesti and started harassing elves and other travelers. A hunt was called to eliminate the great beast. Gimak and Arvin both volunteered to go on the hunt and encountered the tylor, which killed Xenoth but was killed by Miral. Following the battle they found one of Arvin's arrows in Xenoth's chest. Arvin was taken into custody, but freed when they get back from the city.

When Eld Ailea was murdered, again blame was put onto Arvin. Solostaran charged Gimak with finding the real killer since the dwarf didn't think Arvin did it. Gimak searched for a few days before finding that Miral was really Arelas Kanan who wanted to rule all of Qualinesti. Gimak and Arvin were able to foil this plot and clear Arvin's name. Gimak returned to Solace and Arvin decided to leave Qualinost to live in Solace with the dwarf.

In 335, Gimak adopted a young human girl named Amala Greenblade, and Arvin helped the dwarf raise her. A few years later, Gimak adopted another orphan--a young man named Marik Gemseeker. By this point, the house was started to get crowded in the elf's opinion, so he started spending more and more time out in the wilderness for 'peace and quiet.'

In 346, the Companions agreed to split up and spread out, looking for clues on the return of the ancient gods. Arvin headed southwest, exploring the areas of Qualinesti, but avoiding Qualinost itself.