Mikael

Mikael (not to be confused with Mikael Despard, the Prince of Altea) is a halfling rogue from the Western Dales. 
== History and Personality ==
Mikael was born in the city of Springhollow, where he was trained as a pickpocket by a local crime boss. Growing up in the sewers beneath the streets, Mikael showed particular talent with the bow, leading to the other children calling him "the Shadow Arrow." Mikael began to be used for the occasional assassination job, or to sit patiently on a rooftop and oversee important burglary jobs, ready to snipe approaching guards. After he finally missed a vital shot - resulting in the execution of three of his guild members - Mikael did not return to his guild, fearing retribution for the failure. Instead, he fled the city, travelling to Tarynth in the Eastern Dales and eventually Coldharbour in Eriabourne. Here, he met two other hitmen named Lia and Dantes. They accepted a job in Watermeet from a mysterious southerner, and ended up facing down Azuk, Keldin, Vardis Vaden and Renagen. Mikael used to be fairly cowardly by nature, and rarely engages an enemy in a fair fight. He is clever and competent, however, and has even demonstrated some pluckiness since joining the Bloodsworn.
== Skills and Powers ==
Mikael is a clever strategist, having arranged the assassination attempt on the party. He is capable of firing several shots in rapid succession, though these are almost useless unless the enemy is vulnerable, as the bow is comically small. Mikael is incapable of taking any serious blows in combat, but is strong for a halfling and extremely nimble. He has also learned a good deal of alchemy from his criminal associates, and knows how to prepare a variety of poisons and explosives. 
== In the Campaign ==
Mikael appeared after Dantes ambushed Azuk, firing arrows at Keldin and Renagen, before drinking a potion of invisibility. However, soon after he took another shot, the warlock Vardis Vaden fired a powerful eldritch blast at the halfling, burning his flesh and rendering him unconscious. Upon awakening, he was given what to him was a simple choice - be killed outright, or join the Bloodsworn mercenary company and serve them. He chose the latter option, and now uses his array of skills to further their cause. He was captured by Ra'Zeel and imprisoned within Tazar's manor for a few days. The dwarf Nash impersonated him during this time but the deception was unsuccessful and Mikael was promptly rescued. 
== Character Sheet ==
Mikael - Small Halfling Rogue 8, Fighter 1, Master Thrower 1
HP50 Initiative+5 Speed-20(4) AC25(T17,FF20) Abilities10,20,12(10),13,11,8 Saves+6+11+3
Equipment - Studded Leather + 2, Ring of Protection + 2, Amulet of Natural Armour +2, Shortbow + 2, Ring of Fog (grants total concealment when 15 or more feet away), Boots of Constitution + 2, 1060 gold, throwing daggers
SQ Sneak attack+4d6, evasion, trap sense+2, improved uncanny dodge, rogue's trapfinding, quick draw, palm throw (two thrown weapons per attack)
Feats - archery focus, rapid shot, point blank shot, weapon focus (thrown weapons), grenadier (+1 attack and damage with splash weapons)
Throwing daggers +14/+9 or +12/+12/+7 (d4/19-20 and d4/19-20) or shortbow +16/+11 or +14/+14/+9 (d4+2/x3)
Skills - Stealth + 22, Acrobatics + 17, Clamber+16, Underworld Alchemy+ 14, Intimidate+10, Lockwork+18, Search+12, Trapwork+17, Pickpocket + 16  Languages - Common, Halfling, Goblin
Category:Halflings
Category:Bloodsworn