REBUILD Francis John IV (FrancisJohn)

"There's nothing that can't be fixed by a good pipe and some leaf."
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==General Information==
 Race: Halfling
 Class: Bard (Street Performer)
 Level: 9
 Experience: 50,489 XP
 Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
 Deity: Cortessa
 First Seen: Don't Let It Go
 Location: Dunn Wright Inn
 Background: Open
==Details==
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|-|Basics=
 Size: Small
 Gender: Male
 Age: 33
 Height: 3'3"
 Weight: 33 lbs.
 Hair: Bushy brown
 Eyes: Caramel brown
 Skin: Creamy white
|-|Appearance=
 Francis John IV is a short and stocky, portly little fellow, rife with bushy unkempt hair. His brow is adorned with an attractive silver headband decorated with a number of small red and orange gemstones. His shoulders are draped with a vibrant scarf featuring red, gold, and green hues. The halfling's garb is draped with greens, yellows, browns, and greys. Francis John IV always carries a mischievous grin and his eyes always have a impish glint. His facade would not be complete without his trusty pipe, always in mouth or hand.
|-|Demeanor=
 Always quick to laugh, but even faster to make others laugh, Francis John IV lives for telling stories. Typically the jolliest sort of fellow, he is always looking for the next opportunity for merrymaking. Fond of the pipe, food, and drink, the Halfling loves making friends wherever he goes. But alas, he has a dark side too. If he feels wronged or aggrieved, he will go to any lengths to ensure the correct party meets the suffering they deserve.
|-|Background=
 Roughy River is quaint little halfling fishing community on the southern most edge of the Landadel baronies. It is located right where a tributary of the Ouhm River meets the western sea. One day, the hopelessly sterile Francis John II and his portly plump wife Magdalene were fishing in the Roughy River, enjoying one of those sunsets where orange and purple fight for supremacy over the sky. And with quite the surprise, they found a large basket floating downstream. Inside were twin halfling baby boys! They named them Francis John III, and Francis John IV, respectively after their grandfather, Francis John I.
 These boys were trouble from the beginning. They never seemed to quite get along with their parents, or even each other. Nothing major ever happened because of it, but the first sign of serious trouble happened at the brothers' 9th birthday party. His great grandmother on his father’s father’s side traveled all the way to Roughy River up from South Roughy. Everyone was so excited to see Gladys John, and more importantly see what gift she would give. The suspense over her present was justified, because she was known for giving the best presents, a title she earned over many, many years. Well the celebration was under way, and it was high time to open gifts. The anticipation built throughout the evening, and now Francis was to open his great-grandmother's present.
 He ripped up the paper, and opened the lid on the box. It was the most Cortessa-awful scarf one could imagine. It reminded him of something a dwarf might wear. That's right a dwarf! To him, it was simply a piece of rubbish that wasn't fit to wipe his own bottom. He felt dozens of eyes waiting for his reaction, especially the twinkly blues of his great-grandmother. Without any hesitation, he began lavishing the utmost praise on the scarf, and on his great-grandmother.
 After his birthday, he simply felt most awful for deceiving everyone. This negativity festered for days, but softened through the weeks. More importantly, he never forgot how easy it was to not tell the truth. Through his formative years, he realized how easily lying came to him, and it was a skill he practiced more often than not. Life became a game, and he was the game master.
 As weeks became months became years, his lies simply became more awful then the previous. Not to be outdone, Francis John IV’s brother, Francis John III, matched him lie for lie. The creativity and violence of the lies reached legendary proportions in the Roughy River community. Without going into the details, Francis John II and rotund Magdalene finally had enough of the twins’ hijinks and threw them out of the house. They were only 17! Rumor has it the lies they told ended up with the wife ending up in a roast spit with an apple in her mouth, and their father being unceremoniously fired from his job (three times in one day).
 Freedom abound, the brothers simply shook hands and parted ways. Francis III went off to Venza. He ended up delivering some goods to Tritower, and spoiling a caper in the process. He liberated a merchant ship from a sea hag, and eventually went onto vacation to the island of Yarendal to savor the wine season.
 Francis John IV, stayed put for awhile. He got a job as a ferrymaster, ushering boats up and down the Roughy River. He wasn't very good at his boat job at all, often getting caught up in making the most non-sensical unbelievable stories seem true to his passengers. He noticed their was a certain magic to his words, and funny things start to happen in his presence. He began to practice conjuring up these elementary magicks, and after a few years he built up quite an arsenal magic spells... all powered by the sound of his voice.
 Unfortunately, after a few more planetary rotations, great grandmother Gladys John became ill. Francis John IV knew he had to confess his lie to her, and it broke her dear heart. Down on his trip to South Roughy, he didn't have it in him to come clean for his brother too. After paying his final respects, he set out to find his twin brother to tell him the sad news. After digging some information up in Venza, he became quite charmed with the big city life. However, he knew he couldn't dilly-dally and eventually set out for the island nation of Yarendal. For those reading at home, it should be noted that his brother Francis John III returned back to Roughy River to take control of the celebration trade of his home community's annual midsummer festival.
 He went their to tour the island's wine country expecting a relaxing journey, but quickly found out that the island country was magically frozen over by the powers of the ice queen. With the help of his now good friends Charity, Yosephus, and Ja'elle, they adventured to the ice castle. After defeating snow monsters and a young white dragon along the way, eventually they toppled the ice queen and her minions, returning the land to normal. After a daring escape at the hands of the queen's sister, Francis returned back to Venza, cozy-ing himself up by the warm fires of the Dunn Wright Inn. 
|-|Languages=
 Low Venzan (Racial)
 Halfling (Racial)
 Gnome (Racial)
 Deltan (Regional)
 Dwarven (INT Bonus)
 Elven (INT Bonus)
 Aquan (Trait)
 Aklo (Linguistics)
 Auran (Linguistics)
 Draconic (Linguistics)
 Giant (Linguistics)
 Grippli (Linguistics)
 Ignan (Linguistics)
 Sylvan (Linguistics)
 Tengu (Linguistics)
 Terran (Linguistics)
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==Ability Scores==
 STAT MOD | BASE RACE LVL ITEM MISC |Points| NOTES
 STR 8 (-1) | 10 -2 -- -- -- | ( 0) | 
 DEX 10 (+0) | 8 +2 -- -- -- | (-2) | 
 CON 10 (+0) | 10 -- -- -- -- | ( 0) | 
 INT 14 (+0) | 14 -- -- -- -- | ( 5) | 
 WIS 10 (+0) | 10 -- -- -- -- | ( 0) | 
 CHA 28 (+9) | 18 +2 +2 +6 -- | (17) | Headband
==Combat Statistics==
 HP: 56 [Bard(9d8)] Max -2
 Init: +0 [DEX(0)]
 BAB: +6/+1 [Bard(6)]
 CMB: +4 [BAB(6) + STR(-1) + Size(-1)]
 CMD: 14 [Base(10) + BAB(6) + STR(-1) + DEX(0) + Size(-1)]
 Speed: 20 ft. [Base(20)]
 Vision: Normal
 Damage Reduction: 
 Spell Resistance: 
 Energy Resistance:
==Defense==
 AC: 16 [Base(10) + Size(1) + DEX(0) + Armor(5)]
 Flat: 15 [Base(10) + Size(1) + Armor(5)]
 Touch: 11 [Base(10) + Size(1) + DEX(0)]
 Fort: +3 [CON(0) + Bard(2) + Resist(1)]
 Reflex: +7 [DEX(0) + Bard(6) + Resist(1)]
 Will: +7 [WIS(0) + Bard(6) + Resist(1)]
 Notes: +3 before roll, +2 after roll Adaptable Luck (race)
 +2 against fear (race)
 +4 against bardic performance, sonic, language-dependent effects (bard)
==Offense==
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|-|Shortsword=
 Melee: +5 [BAB(6) + STR(-1)]
 Damage: 1d4-1 [Weapon(1d4) + STR(-1)]
 Crit: 19/x2 
 Type: Piercing
 Special:
|-|Shortbow=
 Ranged: +6 [BAB(6) + DEX(0)]
 Damage: 1d4-1 [Weapon(1d4) + STR(-1)]
 Crit: 20/x3
 Type: Piercing
 Range: 60 ft.
 Special:
|-|Dagger=
 Melee: +5 [BAB(6) + STR(-1)]
 Ranged: +5 [BAB(6) + DEX(0)]
 Damage: 1d4-1 [Weapon(1d4) + STR(-1)]
 Crit: 19/x2 
 Type: Piercing/Slashing
 Range: 10 ft.
 Special:
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 Notes:
==Racial Traits==
 Ability Score Adjustment: -2 STR, +2 DEX, +2 CHA
 Small: +1 size bonus to AC
 +1 size bonus attack rolls
 –1 penalty to CMB and CMD
 +4 size bonus Stealth
 Slow Speed: Base speed 20 feet
 Fearless: +2 racial bonus on all saving throws against fear
 Adaptable Luck: Three times per day, a halfling can gain a +2 luck bonus on an ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. If halflings choose to use the ability before they make the roll or check, they gain the full +2 bonus; if they choose to do so afterward, they only gain a +1 bonus. Using adaptive luck in this way is not an action.
 Polyglot: +2 racial bonus Linguistics checks, and always class skill. Any one other language of their choice in addition to bonus INT languages.
 Shiftless: +2 racial bonus on Bluff and Sleight of Hand checks, and Sleight of Hand is always class skill
 Weapon Familiarity: Slings and treat any weapon with the word "halfling" in its name as a martial weapon.
 Languages: Begin play speaking Common and Halfling. High Intelligence scores can choose from: Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, and Goblin.
==Bard (Street Performer) Features==
 Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Simple weapons, longsword, rapier, sap, short sword, shortbow, whip, light armor, shields (except tower shields). No spells failure in light armor or shield.
 Spells: Arcane bard list. DC = 10 + Spell Level + CHA(9). Can swap spells at level 5 and every 3 after. Spontaneous casting.
 Streetwise: +4 [bard level(9)/2] on Bluff, Disguise, Knowledge (local), and Sleight of Hand checks, Diplomacy or Intimidate checks made to influence crowds, and Diplomacy checks to gather information
 Bardic Performance: Start as Move Action, maintain as Free. Audible or Visual components.
 Gladhanding: Earns double the normal amount of money from Perform checks. Standard action, use Bluff in place of a Diplomacy to improve a creature's attitude for 1 minute, after which its attitude becomes one step worse than originally.
 Cantrips: Unlimited casting per day.
 Versatile Performance (Ex): Oratory (Diplomacy, Sense Motive), Dance (Acrobatics, Fly)
 Well-Versed (Ex): +4 against bardic performance, sonic, and language-dependent effects.
 Quick Change (Ex): Disguise as a standard action by taking a –5. Take 10 on Bluff and Disguise checks. Bluff to create a diversion as a swift action. Take 20 on a Bluff or Disguise once per day.
==Bardic Performances and Spells==
 Concentration: +18 [Bard(9) + CHA(9)]
 Penetration: +9 [Bard(9)]
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|-|Bardic Performances=Per Day: 29 rounds [Base(2) + CHA(9) + Bard Level(9)x2]
 Distraction (Su): A bard can use his performance to counter magic effects that depend on sight. [Oratory +21, Dance +21]
 Fascinate (Su): A bard can use his performance to cause one or more creatures to become fascinated with him. Will DC 23 [Base(10) + Bard(9)/2 + CHA(9)]
 Disappearing Act (Su): A street performer can use performance to divert attention from an ally. Will DC 23 [Base(10) + Bard(9)/2 + CHA(9)]
 Harmless Performer (Su): A street performer can use performance to appear meek and unworthy of being attacked. Will DC 23 [Base(10) + Bard(9)/2 + CHA(9)]
 Suggestion (Sp): A bard can use his performance to make a suggestion (as per the spell) to a creature he has already fascinated. Will DC 23 [Base(10) + Bard(9)/2 + CHA(9)]
 Dirge of Doom (Su): A bard can use his performance to foster a sense of growing dread in his enemies, causing them to become shaken. Range: 30 ft.
 Madcap Prank (Su): A street performer can use performance to discomfit a target within 30 feet, causing its clothing to become tangled, its headgear to fall down over its eyes, or even causing it to slip and fall or otherwise be made to appear a fool. Reflex DC 23 [Base(10) + Bard(9)/2 + CHA(9)] 1—blinded, 2—dazzled, 3—deafened, 4—entangled, 5—fall prone, 6—nauseated. Each effect lasts 1 round.
|-|Cantrips=Per Day: Unlimited Castings
Known: 8 [Bard(6) + Feat(2)]
DC: 19
 Dancing Lights
 Detect Magic
 Ghost Sound
 Mage Hand
 Message
 Prestidigitation
 Read Magic
 Spark
|-|Level 1=Per Day: 8 [Base(5) + CHA(3)]
Known: 7 [Bard(5) + Feat(2)]
DC: 20
 Expeditious Retreat
 Feather Fall
 Grease
 Hideous Laughter
 Silent Image
 Unseen Servant
 Ventriloquism
|-|Level 2=Per Day: 6 [Base(4) + CHA(2)]
Known: 6 [Bard(4) + Feat(2)]
DC: 21
 Glitterdust
 Invisibility
 Calm Emotions
 Pyrotechnics
 Shatter
 Whispering Wind
|-|Level 3=Per Day: 5 [Base(3) + CHA(2)]
Known: 4 [Bard(4))]
DC: 22
 Blink
 Charm Monster
 Dispel Magic
 Haste
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==Character Traits==
 Fate's Favored (Faith): +1 to any luck bonus (Ultimate Campaign)
 Unintentional Linguist (Social): +1 Linguistics and 1 language (Ultimate Campaign)
==Feats==
 Expanded Arcana (Level 1): Add two cantrips known (Advanced Player's Guide)
 Fortunate One (Level 3): Additional use of adaptable luck (Advanced Race Guide)
 Expanded Arcana (Level 5): Add two level one spells known (Advanced Player's Guide)
 Expanded Arcana (Level 7): Add two level two spells known (Advanced Player's Guide)
 Spellsong (Level 9): Hide casting of a spell with perform check as swift action opposed by perception or sense motive. Or, use a round of performance with move action to continue a spell with concentration. (Ultimate Magic)
==Skills==
 Adventuring Ranks(A): 81 = [Bard(6)x9 + INT(2)x9 + FC(9)]
 Background Ranks(B): 18 = [Base(2)x9]
 Skills Total | A B | CS Stat ACP Race Clss Trt Item Notes
 Acrobatics +0 | 0 - | 0 0(DEX) -0 - - - -
 Appraise +6 | 1 0 | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 Artistry +2 | 0 0 | - 2(INT) - - - -
 Bluff +30 | 9 - | 3 9(CHA) 2 4 - 3
 Climb +0 | 1 - | 0 -1(STR) -0 - - - -
 Craft +2 | 0 0 | 0 2(INT) - - - -
 Dance +24 | 0 9 | 3 9(CHA) - - - 3 Acro, Fly
 Diplomacy +12 | 0 - | 0 9(CHA) - - - 3
 Disable Device +1 | 1 - | - 0(DEX) -0 - - - -
 Disguise +20 | 1 - | 3 9(CHA) - 4 - 3
 Escape Artist +12 | 9 - | 3 0(DEX) -0 - - - -
 Fly +0 | 0 - | - 0(DEX) -0 - - - -
 Handle Animal | 0 0 | - 9(CHA) - - - 3
 Heal +0 | 0 - | - 0(WIS) - - - -
 Intimidate +12 | 0 - | 0 9(CHA) - - - 3
 K. Arcana +6 | 1 - | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Dungeoneering +6 | 1 - | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Engineering +6 | 1 0 | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Geography +6 | 1 0 | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. History +6 | 1 0 | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Local +10 | 1 - | 3 2(INT) - 4 - -
 K. Nature +6 | 1 - | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Nobility +6 | 1 0 | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Planes +6 | 1 - | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 K. Religion +6 | 1 - | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 Linguistics +17 | 9 0 | 3 2(INT) 2 - 1 -
 Lore | 0 0 | 0 2(INT) - - - -
 Oratory +24 | 0 9 | 3 9(CHA) - - - 3 Diplo, Sense
 Perception +12 | 9 - | 3 0(WIS) - - - -
 Percussion +16 | 1 0 | 3 9(CHA) - - - 3 Handle, Intimid
 Perform +12 | 0 0 | 0 9(CHA) - - - 3
 Profession | 0 0 | 0 0(WIS) - - - -
 Ride +1 | 1 - | - 0(DEX) -0 - - - -
 Sense Motive +0 | 0 - | 0 0(WIS) - - - -
 Sleight of Hand +18 | 9 0 | 3 0(DEX) -0 2 4 - -
 Spellcraft +14 | 9 - | 3 2(INT) - - - -
 Stealth +16 | 9 - | 3 0(DEX) -0 4 - - -
 Survival +0 | 0 - | - 0(WIS) - - - -
 Swim +0 | 1 - | - -1(STR) -0 - - - -
 Use Magic Device +16 | 1 - | 3 9(CHA) - - - 3
 Notes: -4 Dance when jumping (size)
 Double money when performing
 Bluff to improve attitude 1 step for 1 minute, after 1 step worse (gladhanding)
 +4 Sleight of Hand to hide small objects in pocketed scarf
 +2 Disable Device with masterwork thieve's tools
==Equipment==
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|-|Gear=
 Gear Cost Weight Location | Notes
 Circlet of Persuasion 4500 gp - lb Head
 Cloak of Resistance +1 1000 gp 1 lb Shoulders
 Dagger, Small (Concealed) - gp 0.5 lb Scarf
 Explorer's Outfit, Small - gp 0 lb Body
 Handy Haversack 2000 gp 5 lb Back (73.00 lbs.)
 Bedroll, Small - gp - lb Haversack (1.25)
 Blanket, Small - gp - lb Haversack (0.75)
 Caltrops (3) - gp - lb Haversack (6)
 Canteen - gp - lb Haversack (1)
 Cold-weather Outfit, Small 8 gp - lb Haversack (1.75)
 Cooking Kit - gp - lb Haversack (16)
 Doumbek with jingles, MW 100 gp - lb Haversack (0.75)
 Everburning Torch 110 gp - lb Haversack (1)
 Hammer - gp - lb Haversack (2)
 Ink 8 gp - lb Haversack (-)
 Inkpen - gp - lb Haversack (-)
 Paper (10) - gp - lb Haversack (-)
 Pitons (20) - gp - lb Haversack (10)
 Rations, Halfling (2 days) 12 gp - lb Haversack (3)
 Shortsword, Small 10 gp - lb Haversack (1)
 Silk Rope (100 ft.) 20 gp - lb Haversack (10)
 Snowshoes - gp - lb Haversack (1)
 Tent, Small 10 gp - lb Haversack (5)
 Thieves' Tools, MW 100 gp - lb Haversack (2)
 Travel cake mix - gp - lb Haversack (5)
 Wand CLW, 13/13 charges 195 gp - lb Haversack (1)
 Waterskin, Small (3 days) - gp - lb Haversack (3)
 Wine (Vintage 2y, dry, red) - gp - lb Haversack (1.5)
 Headband of Alluring Charisma 36000 gp 1 lb Headband
 Mithral Chain Shirt +1, Small 2100 gp 6.25 lb Armor
 Pipes and weed - gp 0 lb Pouch
 Shortbow, Small 30 gp 1 lb Shoulder
 Arrows (20/20) - gp 1.5 lb Quiver
 Scarf, Small Pocketed 10 gp 0.25 lb Neck
 Spell Component Pouch - gp 2 lb Waist
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 Totals: 46113 gp 18.5 lb
|-|Encumbrance=Light, Medium, or Heavy					
 Light Medium Heavy Lift Max Push/Drag
 Max Weight: 0-19 20-39 40-60 60 120 300
|-|Expended Items=
 Name of Item Value Adventure Used
 Boar, Combat Trained 150 gp Don't Let It Go
 Animal Feed (6 days) 0.06 gp Don't Let It Go
 Bit and Bridle 2 gp Don't Let It Go
 Blanket, Medium 0.5 gp Don't Let It Go
 Rations, Halfling (4 days) 8 gp Don't Let It Go
 Saddle, Riding 10 gp Don't Let It Go
 Saddlebags (6) 24 gp Don't Let It Go
 Total Consumed: 194.56 gp
|-|Finances=
 Initial Character Money: +6000 gp
 1 DMC @lvl5 on 08/15/2016: +930 gp
 "Don't Let It Go": +27976 gp
 6 DMC @lvl8 on 10/13/2017: +12960 gp
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 Career Earnings: 47866 gp
 Carried Inventory: -46113 gp
 Living accommodations: -1000 gp
 Consumed or destroyed items: -194.56 gp
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 Total: 558.44 gp
|-|Coins=
 Platinum: 100
 Gold: 42
 Silver: 3
 Copper: 4
 
 Total: 149
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==Character Notes==
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|-|People=
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|-|Places=
 Dunn Wright Inn - adventurer tavern in Venza
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|-|Adventure Log=
 Initial XP: 0
 Initial GP: 150
 NAMEOFADVENTURE Date Completed
 XP: 0
 Gold: 0
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==Level Up Tracker==
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|-|1=Level 1
 Ability Score: +1 STAT
 Class Taken:
 FC Point: HP, Skill, Other, None
 HP: ? = [Previous(0) + Class(?) + CON(?) + FC(?)]
 BAB: +0 to +?
 Fort: +0 to +?
 Ref: +0 to +?
 Will: +0 to +?
 Class Features:
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 Adventure Skills: ? = [Previous(0) + Class(?) + INT(?) + Race(?) + FC(?)]
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 Background Skills: 2 = [Previous(0) + Base(2)]
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==Approvals==
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