Vincentius, formerly of the Penal Legion

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A character in Carceres_et_Dracones

Biographical Info[edit]

  • Vincentius
  • Male
  • Age 24
  • 5'11"
  • 180 lbs.
  • Black hair
  • Brown eyes
  • Olive skin
  • Vincentius spent ten years in the Penal Legions, before an ostensibly honorable discharge. He then realized he had no skills or inclinations whatsoever that would allow him to succeed as a civilian. Recoiling from poverty, he seeks to trade blood for gold. Someone else's, on both counts.
  • He has a few notable scars, but is in general nondescript. Vincentius disdains an ostentatious appearance, as he is often engaged in some pursuit mandating discretion. He bears the brand of the Penal Legion on his right bicep.

Characteristics[edit]

  • Human Fighter
  • Chaotic
  • Level 3
  • XP 4003
  • Needs 8000


  • Str: 13 +1 (+1 to hit and to damage with melee weapons; +1 to opening doors; +5% to earned XP)
  • Int: 7 -1 (Semi-literate in Common; speaks two languages)
  • Wis: 10 (No Adjustment)
  • Dex: 12 (No Adjustment)
  • Con: 13 +1 (+1 hp per HD rolled)
  • Chr: 14 +1 (+1 adjustment to reactions; maximum number of retainers: 6; morale of retainers: 8)

Combat Stats[edit]

  • AC: -1
  • HP: 20/20
  • Move: 30
  • Saving Throws:
    • Death Ray or Poison 12
    • Magic Wands 13
    • Paralysis or Turn to Stone 14
    • Dragon Breath 15
    • Rod, Staff, or Spell 16

Race and Class Abilities[edit]

Gear and Treasure[edit]

  • Armor: Superb Quality Cataphract Chain, won from a dead cavalryman in a game of knucklebones. AC 3, Enc 600
  • Armor: Chain. AC 5, Enc 400
  • Armor: Padded Tunic. AC 7, Enc. 200
  • Weapon: Spatha, named Terminus. 1d8 damage, Enc 60
  • Weapon: Dagger. 1d4 damage, Enc 10
  • Shield: Clipeus. -4 AC, Enc 250
  • Shortbow & 20 arrows, Enc 30
  • Backpack, Enc 80
    • Rations, standard, 13 days
    • Waterskin
    • 4 torches
    • Flint & Steel
    • clay Tablet, see plot hooks
    • Key to the strongbox
    • Brushes and other accoutrements for the care of Tempestas
  • 50 GP
  • 60 PP
  • 5 100 GP Gems
  • 1 500 GP Gems
  • Letter of Credit for 1500 GP to Bank of Nephthys in Colonia Magna
  • Strongbox, Enc 200
  • Tempestas the Warhorse, 16 HP
  • Plebeian the Riding Horse


When Traveling Overland, mounted on Tempestas:

  • Superb Cataphract Chain, 600
  • Clipeus, 250
  • Spatha, 60
  • Dagger, 10
  • Bow & Arrows, 30
  • 60 PP, 5 100 GP Gems & 1 500 GP gem 66
  • His backpack & the rest of his funds being slung behind him on the saddle, and his extra armor being stored on one of the packhorses.


When in-town and not necessarily expecting trouble:

  • Chain Armor, 400
  • Spatha, 60
  • Dagger, 10
  • Backpack, 80
  • 20 GP, 20 PP, Gems, & LoC, probably 50
  • Total:


If he should ever be reduced once more to marching in the wilderness, we'll see about using his padded tunic. Generally speaking, his excess equipment is stored on Plebeian, along with the party's strongbox. The armor, strongbox, and other equipment on Plebeian are currently MAYBE around 1000, I'll calculate it more precisely as it approaches 2.5k and gets close enough to the poor beast's limit to be interesting.

Tempestas[edit]

When being ridden by Vincentius in full armor, Tempestas is laden to the tune of:

  • Vincentius, 1800
  • Vincentius' armor, shield, weapons, funds, & backpack: 1092
  • Barding, AC 5, 600 Enc.
  • Total: 3492

Plot Hooks[edit]

1. See clay tablet in Gear: If ever you are in Fer Aquila, go to the Street of the Lampmakers and find Clodio's Tavern; you will know it by its crimson leather door. Take this tablet to a one-eared man by the name of L. Septimius Amabilis and tell him that two from the Falernian Grotto sent you. If he has need of you, he can pay you well in gold or whatever else you desire.

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