Vales Drummond

[Barrok]

NE Illuskan Human Cleric of Mask 7

Str 13 (+1) Hit Points: 44
Dex 14 (+2)
Con 10
Int 15 (+2)
Wis 16 (+3)
Cha 17 (+3)
Fort +5 Ref +4 Will +8
BAB +5
AC 15 (17 with shield), 13 flat-footed, 12 touch

Combat
Shadow Kiss +9 1d8+3
Sling +8 1d4 (bonus not added for ammunition)

Feats
Blind Fighting (Darkness domain bonus feat), Communicator (Com Arc pg74), Martial Weapon Proficiency (longsword), Profane Boost (Com Div pg 84), Weapon Focus (longsword)

Skills (and ranks)
Bluff r8
Concentration r4
Craft (alchemy) r4
Diplomacy r6
Disguise r6
Heal r4
Hide r10
Knowledge (arcana) r3
Knowledge (History) r2
Knowledge (Religion) r6
Knowledge (the planes) r2
Spellcraft r6
Domains
Darkness (FRCS pg 62)
Trickery (PHB pg 189)

Spells - DC13 + Spell Level - 6/5+1/4+1/3+1/1+1
0 level Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance *2, Light, Read Magic
1st level Cause Fear, Cure Light Wounds*2, Doom, Protection from Good + Obscuring Mist (darkness)
2nd Level Bull's Strength, Cure Moderate Wounds, Hold Person, Sound Burst + Blindness/Deafness (darkness)
3rd Level Animate Dead, Prayer, Speak with Dead + Nondetection (trickery)
4th Level Planar Ally, Lesser (6hd outsider) + Confusion (trickery)
Communicator
spell-like abilities as a 1st-level caster: 1/day - arcane mark, comprehend languages, message

Equipment
+2 Longsword "Shadow's Kiss". 1/day the wielder can step into any shadows and on command dimension door as if they were a 10th level caster. As long as the exit point is in at least partial shadow and in line of sight.
Masterwork Sling
Sling Pouch - 20 normal bullets, 10 +1 Icy Bullets, 5 +1 Shock Bullets
+1 Leather Armour
+1 Metal Shield
Wand of Darkness. 16 charges
Backpack
Holy Symbol of Mask
Disguise Kit

[Vivamort]

Vales Drummond, now a Cleric of Mask came from a modest upbringing whom lived with his family in a small insignificant fishing village along the sword Coast. He did not fare to well there for physical strength was deemed as a worthy asset and having an intellect was not. He did show promise as a scholar but that path was considered for the weak and was disallowed any such opportunities to expand his education. He found himself having to rely more and more on himself and his ability to manipulate others to get by in life. He started growing distant and moody, and had trouble maintaining relationships that were often taken for granted. Soon his maturity overrode his fears of striking it out on his own and he made his way to Amn through his travels. Somehow he was compelled by fate or so he thought, to journey to Amn to start a new life away from his troublesome origins.

Unknown to him, he had been watched for many years by agents of the temple of Mask. Mask had instructed them to find new recruits for his power was waning due to his own poor choices. Vales Drummond, whom had a different name then, was approached a few nights later, cornered in an alley and given a wondrous choice. He could change his life forever if he just swore loyalty to Mask, the Lord of Thieves in Shadow. Mask appeared as a drifting, amorphous darkness, and spoke in an alien voice. It was disembodied, cryptic, and unclear as to wether it was a male or female sounding voice for it seemed to contain characteristics of both. The words and the voice sent chills down his spine and this was what was said...

"All that which occurs within shadow is in the purview of Mask. Ownership is nine-tenths of what is right, and if a person happens to currently have something, it is his or hers. Previous ownership does not count. Therefore, the day belongs to the quick, the smooth-tongued, and the light fingered. Stealth and wariness are virtues, as are glibness and the ability to sound smooth-tongued and conciliatory while taking control of a situation or twisting it to your advantage."

"Wealth rightfully belongs to those who can acquire it. Strive to end each day with more material wealth than you began it with, but steal what is most vital, not everything that is to hand. Honesty is for fools, but apparent honesty is a very valuable thing. Make every untruth seem plausible, and never lie when you can cleave to the truth but leave a mistaken impression."

A bridge burned means much rebuilding if you need to cross over there again. Subtlety is everything. A bribe is the least subtle of the tools I gave to you. Never force someone to do something when you can manipulate them into doing it and thinking the decision and the deed are entirely their own free willed work. Never do the obvious, except to conceal a secondary or tertiary deed or arrangement. Spin secrets atop secrets, but do so unconcernedly, not with the sly excitement of untutored youth. Trust in the shadows, for the bright way makes for easy targets."

A few moments past after the strange apparition spoke to Vales. He then made his decision that changed his life dramatically but for the better. He had decided to join in the shadow temple of mask. His new found faith carried him through a great number of hardships and promised much adventure and wealth beyond his dreams. The benevolent shade spoke once more and vanished.

"When you mutter in your sleep, you are speaking to me... When you wake wet with sweat, you have just left my house..."