Argurios Kynos

Argurios Kynos is a NPC for the Wealth Of The World play by post game.

Hunter 6

Player: Pseudoephedrine

Sex: Male

Age: 32

Height: 5'8

Weight 160 lbs.

Hair: None

Skin: Central Asian

Eyes: Brown

Distinctive Features: Old scars all over his body

Str 14 Dex 14 Con 10 Int 17 Wis 12 Cha 16

BAB +6/+1

Melee +9/+4 (6/1 + 3 from Int Tactics of the Mind)

Ranged +9/+4 (6/1 +3 from Int Tactics of the Mind)

Grapple ++8/+3

Def 19 (10 + 5 from Htr 5 + 2 from Dex + 2 from shield)

Active + 7

Passive +2

Armour: Studded Leather 1d3/Magic -1 Check Penalty

Weapons:

Longsword +9/+4 1d8+2 19-20/x2

Javelins +9/+4 1d6+2 20/x2

Dagger +9/+4 1d4+2 19-20/x2

HP 48 Reserve 48 Current Nonlethal

Init +2

Speed 30

Traits: Inspiring Presence, Brave

Feats: Tactics of the Mind 1, 3, 4 War Leader 1, 2

Abilities Tactical Token Pool (3), Strategy Token Pool (+5 to check from both Tactics of the Mind and War Leader), Hunter's Eye, Tactical Insight, Assess Opponent, Woodsman's Senses,

Skills (81 pts.)

(-2 Check penalty from armour)

Climb 11 (9)

Jump 11 (9)

Swim 11 (9)

Listen 10 (9)

Search 12 (9)

Sense Motive 10 (9)

Spot 10 (9)

(-2 Check Penalty from armour)

Hide 11 (9)

Move Silently 11 (9)

Handle Animal 12 (9)

Ride 11 (9)

Survival 10 (9)

Use Rope 11 (9)

Diplomacy 12 (9)

Intimidate 12 (9)

Perform (Oratory) 12 (9)

Knowledge (Local) 9 (Geography) (History) (Religion) (Nobility & Royalty)

Speak Language 8 (5 points + 3 from Int)

Languages: Bactrian, Sanskrit, Pali, Farsi, Greek, Han, Mongol, Latin,

Equipment:

Studded Leather

Light Wooden Shield ( -1 Check Penalty)

Longsword (Roman Spatha)

Javelins (5)

Dagger

Backpack

42 lbs.

Movement: Walk 30 ft. Hustle 60 ft. Run (x3) 90 ft. Run (x4) 120 ft.

Background: Argurios Kynos is the master of the Rabid Dogs (named after him), one of the nastiest bands of mercenaries to be found in central Asia. A cultured and urbane fellow in polite company, a devout Buddhist in the temple and a vicious killer of men on the battlfield, Argurios prides himself on his contradictions and the independence they give him. Prince Taktu keeps him on retainer, and has recently begun negotiations to have Argurios and the Dogs break the power of the Trade Bosses. The negotiations are secret and Taktu justifies Argurios' presence around court by pretending to arrange for Argurios to marry one of his bastards. If Argurios is successful in crushing the Trade Bosses, it might even happen.

Prior to becoming master of the Rabid Dogs, Argurios worked for Kuran Redhanded, one of the barbarous mercenary captains of the north. The two men parted on bad terms, and have a vendetta running against each other to this day. The Rabid Dogs and Kuran's warband hate one another.

Loves: Argurios loves his mercenaries. He shares much of the wealth he makes with them, but in exchange, demands complete loyalty and obedience from them. He's not always successful, and then things get ugly.

Hates: Argurios hates his eldest son, Deinos, who betrayed him in battle only a few short years ago. Separated by circumstances before they could settle the issue, each thinks only of revenge on the other for the wrongs done to him.

Has: Argurios has his mind. Of uncertain parentage himself, he was raised by Buddhist monks and learnt to cultivate his intellect from an early age. He rose to the position and power he has now through sheer cunning and analytical ability. He avoids drinking and drugs (sometimes), claims to have never been a fool for love (possibly), and sleeps little each night (definitely). He meditates, he reads, he thinks.

Wants: Argurios wants power. Lots of it. Familiar with Plato and Aristotle, he justifies his desire as being for an aristocracy - a rule of the best. He would, of course, be a just and wise philosopher-king, not a base tyrant like the debauched weaklings who currently reign. But the important thing is really that he would be in charge.

Fears: Argurios fears mediocrity. He fears not standing out, not mattering to people. He fears not being the best at the things he considers important, at not being feared or loved or otherwise thought about. He fears failing to be greater yet than Alexander the Great.