Hayato (Iconic Samurai 1)

Hayato is a hard man who keeps to himself. Though he has long since learned to speak Taldane, he remains terse by nature, feeling that everyone in his new home speaks too much but says too little. He operates as a fearless and talented mercenary—or ronin, as he terms it—for those whose cause seem righteous, yet refuses to bow to anyone regardless of status, saying only that he has had his fill of masters.

Hayato (Iconic Samurai 1) CR 1

XP 400
Male Human Samurai 1
LG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +3

DEFENSE

AC 16, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 13 (1d10+3)
Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +2

OFFENSE

Speed 20 ft.
Melee katana +4 (1d8+2/18–20) or naginata +3 (1d8+3/x4)
Ranged shortbow +2 (1d6/×3)
Special Attacks challenge (+1, 1/day)

TACTICS

During Combat Against a strong foe, Hayato will use his challenge ability and attack an enemy, preferentially with his katana. If outdoors or with sufficient room, he will attack while mounted on his horse, Jinfu.

STATISTICS

Str 15, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 12
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 14
Feats Mounted Combat, Weapon Focus (katana)
Skills Diplomacy +5, Linguistics +1, Perception +3, Perform (string) +2, Ride +2, Sense Motive +2; Armor check penalty -3
Languages Common, Tien
SQ mount (Jinfu [horse]), order challenge +1, resolve, ronin
Gear kikko armor, katana, naginata, shortbow with 20 arrows, backpack, waterskin, 1 gp


Jinfu, bonded mount (horse)

Effective Druid level 1
N Large animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +1

DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 11, flat-footed 15 (+2 armor, +2 Dex, +4 natural, -1 size)
hp 14 (2d8+5)
Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +1

OFFENSE

Speed 50 ft.
Melee bite +3 (1d4+3) and 2 hooves -1 (1d6+1)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.

STATISTICS

Str 16, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 17 (21 vs. trip)
Feats Light Armor Proficiency, Toughness
Skills Acrobatics +6, Perception +5
SQ link
Tricks combat training, work

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