Theron Ashford

Player character

Theron Ashford

Theron Ashford

Half-Elf Ranger (Deep Walker) 1

Alignment: CG

Deity: Rillifane Rallathil

Homeland: Gundar Wood, Shining Lands

Attributes

  • STR: 14 (+2)
  • DEX: 17 (+3)
  • CON: 12 (+1)
  • INT: 10 (+0)
  • WIS: 15 (+2)
  • CHA: 10 (+0)

Combat

  • HP: 11
  • AC: 16 (Leather + Dex)
  • BAB: +1
  • Fort: +3, Ref: +5, Will: +2

Class Features

  • Favored Enemy: Aberrations (+2)
  • Track: +4
  • Wild Empathy: +1

Feats

  • Point-Blank Shot: +1 attack/damage within 30 ft
  • Precise Shot: No penalty for shooting into melee

Skills

  • Perception +6
  • Survival +6
  • Stealth +7
  • Knowledge (Nature) +4
  • Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +4

Equipment

  • Darkwood Shortbow (+5 1d6 x3 60ft)
  • Shortsword (+3 1d6+2 19-20/x2)
  • Leather Armor
  • Hunter's Kit

Backstory

Theron was born in a small hunting village on the edge of Gundar Wood. His father was a trapper, his mother an elven ranger who appeared one day from the deep forest and never spoke of where she came from. When Theron was twelve, his mother walked into the woods and never returned. He searched for her for years, learning the forest's secrets, but found only silence.

Adventure Hooks

  • The Vanishing: Theron's mother vanished the same year the first signs of corruption appeared in the forest. Is she connected to the Far Realm's influence?
  • The Whispering Trees: When Theron sleeps in the forest, he hears voices in the creak of branches. They speak of Var and the dragon heir's plan.
  • The Blighted Grove: A sacred grove where Theron's mother once took him has become a source of the saltwater sickness. Investigating it reveals the first power node.

Planned Progression

  • Levels 1-5: Theron focuses on archery and tracking, taking feats like Rapid Shot and Deadly Aim. His favored enemy evolves to include the dragon heir's servants.
  • Levels 6-10: He discovers his mother's connection to the Far Realm and begins to sense the corruption. He may multiclass into a prestige class like Horizon Walker or Deep Woods Sniper.
  • Levels 11-15: Theron must choose between destroying the corrupted forest or finding a way to purify it. His alignment may shift as he faces the Madness of Var.

Key Items

  • Darkwood Bow: A family heirloom that grows with Theron's power.
  • Amulet of the Hunt: A gift from his mother, revealing secrets of the forest.