Temeris Reginald Cottingswald III

I'm excited to try out an online Forgotten Realms campaign (using the RPGTonight website) ran by a good friend from my Nebraska days. I've never done online "pen and paper" RPGs before, but I've heard there's been a lot of advances made and that it's become a popular way for people who live in more remote communities to find people to game with.

My character for this game is a Rogue, a class I've rarely if ever played. I rolled pretty awesome on his ability scores, and decided to go with a somewhat naive young man who fancies himself an explorer and treasure hunter. Stats and background below.

Temeris Reginald Cottingswald III

Rogue 1, Human, 5'10, 168 Lbs., Age: 18

Strength: 13 (+1)

Dexterity: 18 (+4)

Constitution: 14 (+2)

Intelligence: 16 (+3)

Wisdom: 12 (+1)

Charisma: 18 (+4)

Hit Points: 8

Armor Class: 16 (+4 Dex, +2 Leather Armor)

Fort Save: +2

Reflex Save: +6

Will Save +1

Initiative: +4

Base Attack: +0

Light Crossbow: +4 Attack, d. 1d8

Dagger: + 1 Attack (+4 thrown), d. 1d4+1

Skills: Appraise +8, Balance +5, Bluff +5, Climb +2, Concentration +2, Craft +3, Decipher Script +8, Diplomacy +5, Disable Device +7, Disguise +8, Escape Artist +8, Forgery +4, Gather Info +4, Heal +1, Hide +7, Intimidate +4, Jump +1, Listen +3, Move Silently +6, Open Lock +10, Ride +6, Search +4, Sense Motive: +1, Spot +3, Survival +3, Swim +5, Use Rope +4

Equipment: Bedroll, Crossbow Bolts (x20), Map Case, Chalk, Light Crossbow, Dagger, Flint & Steel, Grappling Hook, Leather Armor, Explorer's Outfit, Trail Rations (x 5), Silk Rope, Signet Ring, Thieves' Tools, 50 gp, 8 sp, 9 cp

Feats & Special Abilities: Sneak Attack (+1d6), Trapfinding, Diligent, Nimble Fingers

Proficiencies: Light Armor, Simple Weapons

Languages: Common, Dwarven, Halfling

BACKGROUND

Homeland: Cormyr

Family: Duke Temeris Reginald Cottingswald II (father)

Lady Cecilia Theodora Cottingswald (mother)

Alonzo Dupris Cottingswald (younger brother)

Growing Up: Son of a Duke of Cormyr, Temeris the Younger grew up on his father's wealthy but isolated estate. As heir to the title, young Temeris was relentlessly reminded of his future obligations and the necessity that he learn the courtly virtues of decorum, restraint, and civility. Temeris was always jealous that his younger brother never had to worry about any of these things, and instead whiled away the days seeking his own amusement in games, hunting, exploring beyond the estate, and more. In short, Temeris bristled against the heavy restraints of duty and longed for a chance to escape and live a life of adventure like he had heard so many minstrels sing about!

On the Path to Adventure: Temeris spent weeks pondering how he was going to make a clean escape--his father employed some of the best trackers around, and they'd catch up to him quickly unless he had a big head start. Finally, Temeris saw his chance. Along with his father, Temeris journeyed to Suzail to take part in a special ceremony along with hundreds of other noblemen and their eldest sons to mark the Feast of the Moon. The ceremony required a period of solitary contemplation and purification before special regalia was dawned and each father and son pair was paraded before King Azoun IV. But when the time came for Duke Cottingswald and his son to appear . . . young Temeris was nowhere to be found! Instead, Temeris had secretly booked passage on a ship to Sembia, and from there he travelled overland to Mistledale, following a "treasure map" he bought off another passenger.

Where He is Now: Temeris knows he has shamed his family greatly, and he knows he's bought himself only a little time. Soon his father's expert huntsmen and trackers will find his whereabouts, so young Temeris has to keep moving. If he can find enough gold, however, who knows where he can book passage too? Mysterious Mullorand, the lost jungles of Chult, even the far away Moonshae Isles--anywhere adventure can be found and his father's retainers can't find him.

What He's Like: Temeris has lived a relatively soft life, but he's young and strong. He naively believes the stories of bards and minstrels, and believes that under every old hill and through every dark cave lies a treasure horde just waiting to be found. Temeris still retains many of the trappings of his noble station, and certainly doesn't blend in with a crowd. More than once, he's offered to "sponsor" an "expedition" to some dangerous, far away place only to be duped. Still, enthusiasm sometime succeeds where wisdom fails, and Temeris is certain to have an interesting (though perhaps short) life.