Shouren Miyama

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Shouren "Break" Miyama – 3rd Level Swordsage

Name meaning: Though "Shouren" was taken from the birth name of Wang Yangming, the Chinese philosopher-general from the Confucian era, it can be taken to mean "defender of belevolence" or "blue lotus." One interpretation of Miyama is "deep in the mountains." Thus, together with a combined Chinese/Japanese interpretation, "defender of benevolence deep in the mountains" or "blue lotus deep in the mountains." Or, in stranger interpretations, "small party deep within the mountains"....

Statistics

| Race: Human | Alignment: Lawful Neutral | Deity: None |

| Size: M | Age: 20 | Gender: M |

| Height: 5’11” | Weight: 140 lbs. | Eyes: Deep Blue | Hair: Dark Brown | Skin: slightly tanned |

| HP: 26 | AC: 19 (16 flat-footed) | SPD: 30 ft. | XP: 3000 |

| Stats |

STR: 17 (+3)

DEX: 16 (+3)

CON: 15 (+2)

INT: 14 (+2)

WIS: 14 (+2)

CHA: 13 (+1)

Fort: +3

Refl: +6

Will: +5

Base Attack Bonus: +2

Actual Attack Bonus: +6 (BAB + Weapon Focus + Str Mod) (equipped weapon bonus not added)

Initiative: +4 (factoring in Quick to Act)

Skills

| Ranks | 32 at first level + 16, ((6(2 levels)) + 4 for being human) + 1(3 levels) for human bonus per level|

Concentration: 6r (+10)

Heal: 6r (+8)

Jump: 6r* (+11)

Martial Lore: 6r (+8r)

Tumble: 6r* (+11)

Balance: 6r* (+11)

Sense Motive: 6r (+8)

Knowledge (history): 6r (+8)

Diplomacy: 3.5r (+3)

• armor check penalty applies

xr = base, (+xr) actual with synergy/mods

Feats, Special Abilities, and Maneuvers

| Feats | Due to class...

Simple Weapon Proficiency

Martial Weapon Proficiency (melee weapons only)

Light Armor Proficiency

Levels...

Combat Reflexes - 1

Adaptive Style - 1

Blade Metitation (Diamond Mind) - 3

Planned (in order of acquiring): Power Attack, Dodge?, Mobility?, Spring Attack?, Cleave?

| Special Abilities |

Quick to Act +1

AC Bonus (Wis)

Discipline Focus, Weapon Focus (Diamond Mind)

| Maneuvers by Type and Style - 8 maneuvers known, 6 readied, 2 stances |

Desert Wind -

• Distracting Ember (Boost)

• Burning Blade (Boost)

Diamond Mind -

• Moment of Perfect Mind (Counter)

• Sapphire Nightmare Blade (Strike)

Shadow Hand -

• Child of Shadow (Stance)

• Shadow Blade Technique (Strike)

• Creeping Shadow Strike (Strike)

Stone Dragon -

• Mountain Hammer (Strike)

Setting Sun -

• Mighty Throw (Strike)

• Step of the Wind (Stance)

| Language |

Common

Elven

Draconic

Equipment and Possessions

Carrying Limit for a light load: 86 lbs

| Weapons |

bastard sword +1 (katana) "Asheral Tek'sir", Draconic for "Steel Phoenix" (6 lbs) (1d10, two-handed, 19-20 x2), complete with side-mounted scabbard (2 lbs)

Light crossbow (4 lbs) with 20 bolts (2 lbs)

| Armor |

Masterwork chain shirt (+4 AC, -1 armor check penalty) (25 lbs.)

| Possessions |

• Distre military clothing - black longcoat, black shirt and pants, boots (6 lbs.) - chain shirt is worn under shirt, total assumed cost 10 GP

Nijira swordsage "uniform" - hakama, shirt, shoes (worn)

bedroll (5 lbs), 50 ft. hempen rope (10 lbs.), ten days' rations (10 lbs), flint and steel, backpack (2 lbs)

everburning torch (1 lb)

History book, Distre Throughout Time (3 lbs.) - assumed cost 3 GP

• cost not accounted for yet, if cost is applicable - I'll work on it in due time

| Money |

GP - 128

Short Bio, to be amended

Shouren "Break" Miyama is a third-level student in the Dao De Tzu School of the Sublime Way, which means he has reached the portion of his training where he must find some application of his sword arts to the outside world, whether for good or for evil. His quiet demeanor reflects that of his quiet home.

His journey had led him to the twon of Nordu Pont. In order to get a source of income, Shouren currently works in the Middlemead Men (where he attained his nickname as one who broke up the various drunken brawls within its walls) adventurer's guild for both coin and opportunities to further himself along the path of the Sublime Way, though he dislikes the job because he feels that he is never truly put to the test.

His training could be accomplished in areas closer to home, but he may be searching for something more than advancement in the Sublime Way...

Weapon

Shouren's weapon was given to him by his master upon Shouren's exit from the Dao Te Tzu school. His master called this particular katana the "Asheral Tek'sir," which is Draconic for "Steel Phoenix." The blade is so named because of the steel-colored feather strung half an inch below the bottom of the hilt. The feather rarely dances in the wind when the three-and-a-half foot blade is swung, but it seems to fall into its default position slowly and gracefully, as if time has slowed down for the feather. The handle wrapping is that of a dark red ribbon, which shows that the sword belongs to a third-level student. The blade itself shines only in the morning sun.