Barth the Apprentice (SNS)

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Barth the Apprentice 
Male Human Cartographer 
: Str: 9 
: Dex: 16 
: Con: 7 
: Int: 17 
: Wis: 13 
: Cha: 11 
: Armor Class: 8 (no armor) 
: Level: 3 
: THAC0: 20 
: Movement: 12 
: Hit Points: 6 
: Alignment: Chaotic Good 
: No. of Attacks: 1 
: Special Attacks: None. 
: Special Defenses: None. 
: Weapon Proficiency: Dagger, long sword.
: Nonweapon Proficiencies: Cartography (17), Direction Sense (14), Forgery (15), Modern Languages (e1vish, 17), Reading/Writing (18).
: Equipment: Quill and ink, blank parchment (30 sheets), knife, compass, measuring string (100 feet long). 
﻿Barth is a young cartographer just starting out in his craft. He has apprenticed himself under his father, a 9th-level cartographer named Brantus. Barth started out as a 0-level apprentice under his father and has yet to leave his tutelage. Brantus is thrilled that his son has decided to follow in his footsteps, and he dreams of retiring and handing the family business over to Barth.
In the meantime, Barth's presence means that Brantus is passing by the opportunity to take on master apprentices (Barth is not of a high enough level to yet qualify himself). Still, as the old cartographer's saying goes, "blood is thicker than ink," and so Brantus keeps his son on. Ever grateful for his father's generosity, Barth throws himself into his studies with vigor.
Role-playing: Barth is a shy young man who yearns for a life of adventure. Unfortunately, he was a sickly child, and his health has not improved. His father is dead-set against sending Barth "into the field," but Barth knows that it's only a matter of time before he strikes out on his own. He has every intention of returning to take over the family business, but first he wants to see a bit of the world.
Barth is breaking further out of his shell every day. He is friendly and happy to talk to customers; he enjoys taking a break from the drudgery of deskwork. Given the chance, he might sign on with some group of heroes to help them map some dangerous labyrinth.
Combat: Simply put, Barth is not well-suited for combat.