Here’s how that hot armor plays out.

Kobold Fighter Thief

Name: Maquat the Plotter
Class: Fighter Level: 2  Thief Level: 2
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Str: 10  Int: 16 Wis: 11  Dex: 17   Con: 5   Chr: 8
HP: 12   AC: 5  Age: 34
Race: kobold
NPC Character

This kobold thief – fighter character has an adventurous spirit and high intelligence which he uses to plot and make traps. He is the trusted sidekick of the half-orc character, Kul, who values his thief and fighter skills. Particularly the traps and plotting part. Kul will defend Maquat up the point of risking his own neck and the kobold will return the favor. In battle Maquat attacks with his light crossbow of speed, letting lose poisoned bolts twice a round. If forced into hand-to-hand combat he attacks with a dagger / short sword combination. He shares his races disdain for the “good” races, as well as most unintelligent evil races.

Inventory:
Crossbow of Speed
Vile of Poison
1 bolt +1
Silver Dagger
Short Sword
Mixed Armor, leather reinforced with chain mail
Backpack: 50′ rope, Grappling Hook, Cantrips (12), Flask of Oil, Lock picks, Flint, Knife
Bag: GP:21 SP: 30 CP: 14, 1 Jem

NPC Fighter Character

Name: Dunjgor
Class: Fighter (brigand)  Level: 1
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Str: 13  Int: 5 Wis: 6  Dex: 11   Con: 17   Chr: 5
HP: 7   AC: 7  Age: 30
Race: Human
NPC Character

Dunjgor is a stupid and ugly man. Illiterate, cruel and uncouth, not to mention lazy and talentless, Dunjgor has had the luck to find a profession before being hanged by his own race. As a brigand fighter under the half-orc character, Kul, he has proven to be sufficient for the simple task of attacking unsuspecting travelers. Kul dislikes him and treats him poorly, although Dunjgor tends to miss much of Kul’s sarcasm and condescending tone. Kul typically places Dunjgor in the front of an attack, caring little if he lives. His only positive attribute is that he is hardy, allowing him to survive as a lowly brigand.

Inventory:
Battle Axe, one-handed
Small Round Shield
Leather Jerkin
1 Javelin
3 copper Pieces, Dagger, Blanket, Clothing (ragged), Blanket (ragged).

Hawaiian Tiki Gods

I remember in the old Deities & Demigods book (Advanced D&D) they had some pretty awesome Polynesian gods. There was this one tiki god of death; he had poison skin that caused death to mortals simply by touch. I want to say there was no saves. Sadly I have lost this book, my favorite of the old Advanced Dungeons and Dragons books. (Luckily I still have the rest, but I digress) One thing I always wanted to do but never seem to have gotten around to those parts of the world maps is to have an adventure on a Hawaiian type island. The party would be as foreign there as when the first Europeans stumbled ashore the Hawaiian Islands. Kahunas (Hawaiian priests) would be powerful figures, and very close to the feathered, superstitious High Chiefs.

Luckily a lot of flavor for these types of adventures can be found online. If you plan on having any of your adventures shipwrecked, landing or otherwise discovering some strange shores here are some great resources. First of all, you have to have the right weapons for the natives. This is a great way of authenticating your island as your players won’t know there stats. Find a list of Hawaiian Weapons here. Also, to get an idea about the myths and gods associated with the Polynesians you can check out these Hawaiian Gods.

Now the warriors you will be facing on the islands are a lot different but not necessarily unsophisticated. Here are a few links to get you in the mode of thinking about what these guys will be like.

Hawaiian Warfare – Here is how they fight, not the disorganized mob you may have expected!
Hawaiian Warriors – Here is a basic look at Polynesian warriors.
Hawaiian Tattoos – Don’t forget about their body art.
Tiki Culture – This should get you into the general flavor of the islands.
Bishop Museum – Another good resource for island flavor and ancient Hawaii.

Perhaps an adventure may start with the party viewing these cannibals as savages, but discovering they have a highly developed society… one plagued by the real savages!

Mahalo! (Hawaiian for ‘thanks’)

Name: Sakasyth
Class: Fighter (ranger)  Level: 3
Alignment: Nuetral Good
Str: 13  Int: 9 Wis: 16  Dex: 17   Con: 17   Chr: 10
HP: 21   AC: 4

A nomad warrior from the great easter plains, this brave warrior can be a great addition as an NPC or player character. As a nomad he is a tallented horse archer, master of both the bow and riding. These skills combine to form a formitable fighter, quick and deadly in battle. These warriors have adapted to life on the steeps, they use what nature has provided them to craft their armor and weapons. His armor is made of sliced and hardened horse holves, his bow is a composite of horn and wood and his arrows are bone tipped. Sakasyth can seem strange to those that don’t know his people. He believes everything is living and has a great respect for nature. He often makes offerings to rivers, trees or even rocks that he comes upon. Sakasyths nature is gentle and he enjoys sitting and smoking cannabis. Sakasyth prefers open spaces and dislikes cities, he hates dungeons and will avoid them if possible. Besides dungeons his spirit is adventerous and brave. He is deadly with his bow but also has knowledge of healing and will be useful in dressing wounds.

Inventory and Equipment: 
Horse Holve Armor
Composite Bow +1
120 Arrows
4 Horses, small stout
Lasso
Lanse
Scimitar
Dagger
Rope, 4 lengths of 50 feed
Two saddles, 5 bridles, 4 double sided horse bags
Rations, 6 weeks
wooden pipe
weeds, herbs and mosses
clothes, brown pants and shirt
rein dear hide cloak
felt hat
hatchet

Name: Bikbop Beezbop
Duel Class: Wizard (level 6) Race: Gnome
Alignment: Nuetral Good
Str: 8  Int: 18 Wis: 14  Dex: 16   Con: 9   Chr: 14
HP: 17   AC: 9 (7 vrs evil)

Bic Bop is an affible, humerous wizard, skilled at  illusions and alchemy. He is also vailable to adventuring parties do to his knowledge of the known lands and lore and his large collection of maps. He can be quite a practical joker and finds humur in fool friends and foes with illusions. For his friends one of his favorite gags is the having them chase illusionary cats around their houses, his foes aren’t so lucky.

Inventory and Equipment: 
Spell Book
Robe of Protection from Evil (+3 vrs evil)
Staff of Lightning
Potion: Gaseos form
Potion: Flying
Flask: Greek Fire
2 Darts – Silver +1
Maps: 203

Name: Kul Drakon
Duel Class: Cleric (level 5) Thief (level 5) Race: Half-orc  
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Str: 16  Int: 10  Wis: 18   Dex: 17   Con: 15   Chr: 12
HP: 37   AC: 5

Kul Drakon’s major personality trait is that he is cunning. He functions in life as a spiritual leader, intimidator and boss of bands of bandits that he assembles and uses to ambush trade caravans or to raid secluded settlements. This band usualy consists of goblins, brigands, orcs and any stray creature he can weild athority over. By nature he is schemeing and predetory but if captured or in a week position he can quickly turn on the charm and even present himself as a victem.

In battle he fights with either two weapons (usualy when he suprises his oppenents) or with a shield and a mace when fighting in pitched combat. During combat he often suprises oppenents with spells, but his perfered attack is to use stealth to backstab his enemies.

His personal history is vague, but it is know that his mother was aquesed of witchcraft and driven from society. She then willingly mated with an orcish warrior and raised Kul Drakon with a distain for human society.

Inventory and Equipment: 
Holly Symbol
Bracers of Protection (+1)
Mace
Shield
Studded Leather Armor
Long Sword
Short Sword
Crossbow
40 Bolts

Name: Que’baricus
Level 5  Cleric    Race: Human   
Alignment: Lawful Good
Str: 14  Int: 11  Wis: 18   Dex: 13   Con: 17   Chr: 10
HP: 29  AC: 3

Called Que by those that know him best, this introspective cleric is an asset to any party of adventurers. He is strong in combat and possesses healing abilities that can patch up and keep a battered group running. His nature seems quite at first but that hides a strong committed inner strength, this strength is hinted at in his low steady voice but comes out in full force during combat. He often meditates on the duality of his service as a healer and destroyer, a conflict that has a complicated solution and demands much of his attention. However, the results of his efforts are strong and the reward is a determined and unshakable man. Those close to him worry that he has accepted his own death as a trade off and that he is an exceptionally likely candidate for martyrdom.

Inventory and Equipment: 
Holly Symbol
Amulet of Protection (+1)
Mace
Shield
helm
Half Plate Armor
Holly Water Flask
Comb, fancy
18 torches & tinder box
Back Pack
Sling
40 Bullets