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    Enemy at the Gates!

    "The Giantslayer Adventure Path begins! In the human town of Trunau, a beleaguered settlement surrounded by the brutal orcs of the Hold of Belkzen, the heroes must investigate a mysterious death. Before they uncover the truth, however, Trunau comes under attack by an orc army, and the heroes must help defend it—only to discover that the situation is worse than anyone realizes. For even the fearsome orc raid is just a distraction allowing a giant chieftain to recover the relics of an ancient giant hero from a tomb long forgotten beneath the town."


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    Color
    Race [Ethnicity]
    (Gender ID)
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    Side 2
    Aasgar Axewielder
    [Buck Godot]
    Saddle Brown
    Dwarf [Vizier Creature]
    (M)
    LG Fighter 4
    [Two-Handed Warrior]
    LA 1/
    Epilektoi 3
    Abenor Quentrias
    [Old Glory NPC]
    Purple
    Elf [Ilverani; Barbarian-Ranger]
    (M)
    CG Warder 4
    [Dervish Defender]
    LA 2/
    Fighter 1
    [Two-Weapon Warrior]/
    Stalker [Bushi] 1
    Bariswort Littlewanderer
    [NPC]
    Indigo
    Halfling [Wanderer]
    (M)
    CG (CN) Bard 3
    [Dirge Bard]
    Oracle (Heavens) 3
    [Aethurgist]
    Clemency (Cici) Larosičre
    [NPC]
    Dark Green
    Human [Kellid-Taldan]
    (F)
    LG Monk (Erastil) 3
    [Disciple of Wholeness]
    Witch 3
    [Herb Witch]
    Gharmez al'Demirah, Shkear Tla
    [admyral]
    Golden Rod
    Human [Keleshyte]
    (F)
    LN Cleric (Abadar) 4 Ranger 4
    Imrijka
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    Teal
    Half-Orc [Varisian]
    (F)
    NG Fighter 4
    [Archer]
    Inquisitor 4
    Shay'akhar
    [NPC]
    Gray
    Human [Kele****e], but now
    "accursed and no longer quite human"
    (M)
    L? Something Smart +/or Sciency? Something Stabby?
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    Aasgar Axewielder




    Description 4' 5", 213 lbs.; Sapphire Blue Eyes; Blonde Hair

    Aasgar strikes quite the imposing figure as he steps across a threshold. He is attractive by dwarven standards and his 4'5" frame holds a stocky and well-muscled appearance. Though slightly tall, he is clearly a Dwarf's Dwarf. The spark of intellect shines behind his sparkling blue eyes and under them, a face that holds wisdom beyond his young age. This Dwarf is going places and will do great things. He wears his blonde hair down but braided in places and his beard is mighty, also bearing braids in Dwarven fashion. His stride is confident but not cocky and his array of weaponry appears skillfully worn and tactically placed for quick retrieval. This is a Dwarf you want at your back, not facing you across the battlefield.

    Personality

    Gruff and seemingly dour, Aasgar will surprise you with his kind side. He will stand up for what is right and lawful and defend his beliefs just as quickly as he will sit and talk a young girl out of a lifetime of slavery... He has on occasion, had a good laugh but will turn back to the task at hand in short order. Loyal to a fault, he will always come to the defense of his companions and not hesitate to strike down those with evil motivations.

    Home of Record

    Janderhoff, Mindspin Mountains, Varisia


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    Abenor Quentrias




    Description 6' 0", 143 lbs.; Violet Eyes; White Hair

    Abenor is not quite as tall as most elves, but his whole body is made of tight, corded muscles from a life of hardship as a slave, in slave pits, and trying to survive on his own in a truly inhospitable land. With furs and waterproofed leathers wrapping about him, he is finding some discomfort in these temperate southern lands, but habit keeps him from dressing down. Of particular note are the very non-elven weapons he carries - his unmatched daisho. Most people are unfamiliar with these weapons, and those that are are surprised to see them on the belt of an elf.

    His hair is pure white, his eyes are a striking violet, and his skin is almost snow-white with a bluish undercast, the tell-tale of his ethnicity as an Ilverani (snowcaster elf).

    Personality

    Having lived as a slave, then a gladiator, and finally a refugee in a harsh land, one should not be surprised that he is rather shy in social situations. Still, he was a favored slave, with some level of authority and overcoming his trials has given him a mettle of steel hidden by a soft voice. Considering he is nearly middle-age ... and for an elf at that ... he has spent over a century-and-a-half with which to gain perspective.

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    Icestair, Realm of the Mammoth Lords


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    Under Construction 4 ...
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    Jubilation fills the evening air in the normally staid town of Trunau, for it is the twelfth birthday of the Chief Defender’s youngest daughter, Ruby, and the townsfolk have been preparing all day for the ceremony and festivities to follow. A throng of spectators (which include Aasgar Axewielder and Abenor Quentrias) has amassed at the town Commons (area A); the buzz of the crowd subsides as the weathered town leader, Halgra of the Blackened Blades, takes the stage and begins to speak.

    “Thank you all for joining us this night. I take immense pride in my responsibility as Chief Defender, especially when it comes to the honor of the hopeknife ceremony. It is always a great privilege to bequeath Trunauan youths their hopeknives as they come of age.” Halgra stops speaking long enough to open an ornamental case and retrieve a slender, ornately decorated dagger hanging from a silver chain. “But tonight is a special occasion, for the recipient of this hopeknife is none other than my youngest daughter.”

    Once again, Halgra pauses, but this time she turns to talk to the child beside her. “Ruby, by the traditions of our town, you have come of age. This hopeknife represents your responsibilities as an adult and defender of Trunau. You must be willing to use it on yourself, your fellow Trunauans, and your family—even me, should it come to that. It will be a far quicker death than that which the orcs will offer, and providing it is your duty. Do you swear to guard Trunau from all comers, and to use your hopeknife only for its intended purpose?”

    Ruby—dusky skinned, black haired, and painfully shy—nods her head in response to her mother’s question.

    “If the orcs come, and there is no other option, this is where you cut—here, here, and here.” Halgra demonstrates which arteries to sever while Ruby watches. When she is finished, Halgra sheathes the hopeknife and places the necklace around Ruby’s neck before turning back to address the crowd.

    “Tonight, Ruby becomes a full member of our community! Let us welcome her, and celebrate her passage into adulthood! Trunau forever!”

    The crowd echoes Halgra’s last words in unison, signaling the end of the ceremony!

    Once Halgra finishes her speech, the townsfolk waste no time transitioning to the ceremony’s more light-hearted festivities, including a number of games in which Ruby is the key player. The first such game is tug-of-war, which traditionally pits the hopeknife receiver against Trunau’s best defenders. For the past several years, Kurst and Rodrik Grath have taken on this role alongside several other members of Trunau’s militia.

    When Kurst and Rodrik announce the game of tug-of-war, Ruby is allowed to choose a number of spectators from the crowd to participate in the game on her side. An awkward child, Ruby takes a hard look at the crowd before making her choice: and her gaze and pointing finger fall upon Aasgar Axewielder and Abenor Quentrias both!

    Aasgar, do you politely decline, or do you go up there and help Ruby defend her honor against the brawn of Trunau's patrol leaders?
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    Never one to shirk from helping others, Aasgar steps forward to aid the young lass, bowing and saying "It would be my honour."
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    Everyone laughs when Aasgar says "honour."

    People guide Aasgar up to the rope. She stays behind and sees that the elf Aasgar was near seems broad enough at the shoulders and points to him as well. Abenor seems a little out of sorts, not expecting to be chosen, but he nods and goes up to the rope to join Aasgar. He points to the blue cast on his white skin. "I guess she liked my colour?"

    People laugh when Abenor says "colour."

    Ruby then picks a half-orc woman who has a floppy red hat. That woman comes up and holds onto the rope. "I hope the rope doesn't catch on the links of my armour."

    Everyone laughs when the half-orc woman says "armour."

    Finally, a hooded Kellid woman is chosen, and she comes up. It turns out that everyone naturally grabbed the robe successively in front of Aasgar, making him the anchor.

    The Kellid woman asks, "Does anybody know the hour?"

    Crickets. You hear nothing but crickets.
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    Aasgar wraps the end of the rope around himself and then grabs hold.
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    With so many on-the-ball people on Ruby's team (she is the very front, holding onto the rope), the "challengers" (that's you, Ruby's team) goes first.

    Roll a modified STR check of +7 [this is the modifier you use, not +4]!
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    For the first round, though the challengers get the first pull, the "Champions" (Patrol Leaders Grath & a couple militia) pull the rope a total of 5' in their direction.

    Round 2...

    Aasgar, roll a STR check .... here in the IC ... with a total of +9 (Abenor had a poor grip last round)!
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    A contest of strength!

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    Uh-oh! The Challengers are now pulled a total of 10' over the line. Another 5', and the Challengers lose. Poor Ruby will lose!

    This time, the half-orc seems to be having trouble. It seems the rope is rubbing wrong against the clothes and her armour. If only her chain shirt didn't come with an extra letter!

    Aasgar, roll a STR check, but this time only +7.
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    It's a terrible effort by the challengers, but wait!

    The opposition lost control of the rope, and Ruby's group pulls the rope in for a win!

    Aasgar's natural competitiveness might not be feeling great at what he is sure was being handed a win rather than a "catastrophic failure" on the part of the opposition, but this wasn't for him, and Ruby gets to feel good.
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    Aasgar congratulates Ruby on her coming of age ceremony and thanks her for giving him the opportunity to participate before stepping away to where he had been standing in the crowd.
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    Other than enjoying the festivities, do you have any pointed actions to take, or let things happen as they happen?
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    Nothing specific. Just partake of the events.
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    Aasgar might enjoy socializing, but is not much of a gossip. (Just because you can do a thing....)

    Abenor is curious, but instead of interaction, he just listens to interesting tidbits, being sure to pass along any such things to Aasgar as they mingle with Trunauans during the hopeknife festival. Of course, Aasgar knows how to keep his fat dwarven finger on the pulse of a society, and does a good job aiding Abenor.

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    “The hopeknife is more than a weapon—it’s a symbol. To Trunauans, earning your hopeknife is a mark of your place in the community. When you earn your hopeknife, it means you are wise enough to make adult decisions, old enough to know what it means to fear, and strong enough to protect your neighbors, even if it costs you your own life.”

    “Even though she’s the Chief Defender’s daughter, Ruby has to pledge to uphold the Standing Vow in order to receive her hopeknife, just like the rest of us. She must agree to hold Trunau against all comers and to never forfeit her homeland willingly. That is the Vow.”

    “Rumor has it that Rodrik Grath is next in line for the position of patrol leader after his old man Jagrin retires. Jagrin’s a good commander, but he’s getting old, and it might be time for some new blood in the militia’s leadership.”

    “Shame about the graffiti all over town. The militia’s got better things to do than clean up youngsters’ messes, but even stranger is how long it lasts. Try as one might, soap and water don’t do a thing to those marks!”

    “Have you read Rodrik Grath’s latest work, ‘The Other Side of Contempt’? He’s our own home-grown writer. It’s a controversial poem, but that’s what makes Rodrik’s writing so strong—he’s not afraid to push limits.”
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    "Maybe we should look into the graffiti issue. Something to help so the local militia doesn't have to deal with it?" Aasgar suggests at some point during their conversation.
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    Abenor looks at Aasgar dubiously. "Graffiti? Really? That's a bit beyond our paygrade, don't you think? Because, let's face it, last you bellyached, your wallet was growing thin. I'm more interested in seeing if the militia wants any military scouts or something much more to our talents than .... dirty walls."
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    "Look... Not everything needs to be about filling our coffers... That being said... You're right... Fine..."

    And he heads off to find the lead of the militia.
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    Aasgar goes trundling off, but Abenor still follows along. As you are moving along, others are moving towards you. It turns out that Kurst and Rodrik Grath were looking for the two of you.

    "Hey, Big Fella! Good showing today at the tug-o'-war," says the likable, confident elder brother. "I'm Rodrik Grath, and this is my younger brother, Kurst. We're both Patrol Leaders with Trunau's militia. What's your name?"
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    "Greetings. Thank you. I'm Aasgar Axewielder and my friend here is Abenor Quentrias." he says and nods to both.
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    The Graths go in for a lot of pleasantries and small talk with exotic strangers such as yourselves. They’ve taken a measure of the PCs’ strength during the tug-of-war match, and in the interest of securing future defenders for Trunau, the brothers now make an honest effort to learn about the PCs. Throughout the conversation, the PCs likely learn a bit about the Graths as well; Rodrik and Kurst answer any questions about themselves and rarely waste the chance for a friendly jab at each other.

    Rodrik is a confident man with a hearty laugh and an honest smile. He is self-assured, an excellent swordsman, and a locally respected writer as well. Kurst is more reserved, and while just as capable as his brother, he seems content to remain in Rodrik’s shadow. It is clear throughout the PCs’ exchanges with the brothers that Rodrik is the older brother (even if only by a few minutes) and the dominant one in the relationship, and while shy Kurst makes a modest effort to engage the PCs, it is ultimately Rodrik who comes off as the more likable, talented, and forthcoming of the two siblings. At any rate, the conversation should be lighthearted and entertaining. Aasgar feels like he will have built a connection with two important people in town. After the conversation has run its course, the brothers politely excuse themselves to check on the other celebrants.

    Once you and Abenor are alone again, and as the celebrations wind down for the night, the PCs will likely need to a place to stay.
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    Aasgar will inquire of the brothers, before they go, who they should seek out to ask if they can assist the militia in any way as well as where would be the best place to find lodging for the night?
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    They wanted to get in touch with the two PCs, but they don't have any jobs right now. As far as where to go, Rodrik himself stays at the Ramblehouse, and that is what is recommended.
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    Aasgar will thank them and if Abenor is ready, head to the lodging establishment.
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    Actually, it is/ will be assumed you and Abenor have been at the Ramblehouse for a few days ... long enough to set up a monthly account and to explore Trunau.

    The two of you return to the Ramblehouse, a halfling-run boarding house that is also the only in in town. Cham Larringfass, the establishment's eccentric proprieter, mentions that Rodrik Grath is staying at the Ramblehouse, as she notes that you'll be in safe hands tonight especially.

    Do you do anything else before heading off to bed?
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