The dwarf is massively muscled even for his race. He appears even more powerful and menacing in his armor of mail and leather. A helm of sharp angles and spikes covers a bald pate and blunt face, crisscrossed with hard won scars from the pits. Piercing blue eyes glare out challengingly from beneath bushy reddish brows, a braided beard and long mustaches cover a scowling, thin mouth. Rooted like a squat oak upon a floor of sawdust and black blood he stands triumphant once more. In his right fist he holds aloft the grinning, severed head of a demon, the pinwheel triple F tattoo on his bulging, bare shoulder is obscured by infernal bile. In his left is raised his weapon, the gladius Demon Bane. The blood hungry crowd curse or chant his name depending on how they wagered. This is Farulazar Fiend Fighter and he has sent another spawn back to the nether depths.
Male Dwarf fighter 8(CR 8)
LN Medium Humanoid Init +7; Senses Listen +3, Spot +2(+4 vs mind affecting spells and effects) Languages Crownspeak, H’raktha, Abyssal
AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 10 hp 90 (8 HD) Fort +11, Ref +7, Will +6 Weakness marked (DC 13)
Speed 20 ft. Melee Gladius (1d6/19-20) Base Atk +12(15 with gladius); Grp +12 Combat GearDemon Bane +3 Gladius of Demon Slaying (1d6+5) Abilities Str 19, Dex 16, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 11, Cha 11 (16 in his role as a pit fighter) SQ Dwarf Traits: Dark Vision 60”, Weapon Familiarity, Stability, Increased Carrying Capacity, +4 bonus to Craft checks, and Cultural Knowledge. Feats Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Greater Weapon Focus, Improved Initiative, Lightening Reflexes, Mobility
Spring Attack, Toughness, Weapon Focus, Weapons Specialization Background Feats Fast Healer, Hardened, Stubborn Skills Climb +9, Craft +7, Intimidate +5 (+8 in the pit), Jump +9 (+11)*, Listen +3, Perform +5 (+8 in the pit), Spot +3, Tumble +8 (+10)*
* +2 Synergy Bonus mutually between Jump and Tumble Lore Planes: Demons +10, Planes: Devils +5, Tactics: Fighting Styles +10 Possessions Gladius, Gladitorial Armor and Helm +2, personal effect, and a small amount of coin in a belt pouch
Before the events depicted in Skein of Shadows, Farulazar, Fiend Fighter, or "Triple F" as pit fans know him, lives in a sparse apartment in Crown. The dwarf earns his coin for the next drink working for a halfling named Alfem in the fighting pits, slaying summoned and captured fiends for the pleasure of the betting crowd. He is a performer, like all gladiators, he is there to put on a show as well as kill his opponent. Farulazar is an outcast from his homeland; his only profession is killing in the ring. But he is good at putting on a show as well as staying alive to enjoy the gold he earns. He is popular and charismatic in the pit which puts money in the pockets of the nefarious halfling Alfem.
Farulazar feels that he has no real purpose any longer, save to kill and hear his name chanted. He spends his money on drink and food at The Lord's Court a low end groggery, or any number of local taverns. On fight night he can be found at The Broken Valor, a bar built over the fighting pits. His profession is not one that the dwarven people look upon as honorable, but to the indifferent dwarf it is a living. Those that might peak his interest or touch the buried honor within him may find the Fiend Fighter emerging from some dark alley to help them when a fight seems to be going against them.
Tactics
Farulazar is powerful and brutal in battle, but he is also agile and cunning. The Fiend Fighter will not simply just plow into his enemies. Rather, from his experience in the pit, the crafty warrior will size up his opponent, adapting to the situation as he needs to. He is more likely to avoid a blow than to take the hit if it can be helped.
With his vast experience fighting in the demon pits Farulazar has come to know the creatures that are repeatedly summoned. He knows the weaknesses of many demonic creatures and can anticipate what their next attack will be. When fighting in the pit for the cheers and gold of the crowd Farulazar will put on a show, toying with lesser opponents, giving a splendid showing against those that are actually a challenge. In real battle he will end his foe as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Campaign Use
Farulazar may be encountered during one of the underground shows that the heroes take in. The Fiend Fighter has fought countless demons in the past eight score of years and may be sought out to pass on his wisdom about a certain demon that the adventurers are to battle against. Convincing the taciturn dwarf to aid the party could be an adventure to itself.
When encountered Farulazar is dour and rarely speaks. A quirked eyebrow or subtle sneer is all the dwarf usually needs. When he does speak it is direct and to the point without many of the social niceties. He listens very carefully though it may seem that he is ignoring the speaker, he misses little, and offers little of what is happening behind his cold, blue eyes.
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