Vastonian's

SAMSON the Almighty

Level 22, Human, Fighter, Male

Align: LG Hit Points: 179 +(128 *special*)

Age: ? (some think he's immortal) Ht: 6'5 Wt: 252

AC: 4 THACO: -1 (-7 /-3)

STR: 19 DEX: 17 CON: 17 INT: 15 WIS: 15 CHR: 12 COM: 15

Clothing/Gear: Samson only wears high hide leather boots, loin cloth, a decorated spiked belt a few spiked metal bands. He also bears a few holy tattoo’s which represent his faith to the lord. Samson fights with his broadsword Everbyrth and possibly his +3 battle-ax which clings between his mighty shoulders.

Special Abilities: Samson is double specialized with broadsword (+3/+3) and is proficient with most other swords and axes. His great strength (+3/+7 ) is attained through his hair, which saves as thick rope +2. His hair was endowed with a special power given to him through unbroken faith, which he believes was granted by God himself. The magical hair grows 19 inches from the base of Samson’s head (1 inch/Str attribute) and if ever cut, Samson will lose the appropriate strength points from his score. His holy tattoo's’s give him a +2 bonus to all saving throws ( P,P,D = 6/ R,S,W= 1/ P,P= 3/ BW= 5/ Spells 2 ). Samson receives AC bonuses, surprise bonuses and magical attack bonuses as Barbarians.

Special Possessions: Everbyrth (giver of life essence) +4 broadsword, steals hp from greater foes on a natural 20 (see Vastonia’s magical weapons). Current HP recovered 128. His Hair

Personality: Samson towers nearly 6’7 and possesses one of the most impressive frames in all Vastonia,. His almost red eyes, long black hair and almost 3’ wide shoulders make for an awesome sight. Samson is a holy warrior who fights for all mankind, he is very strict and unswerving in his goals to rid all Vastonia from evil. He is a true believer in the Catholic faith and cannot be tempted to walk anothers path. Samson will tolerate other customs and beliefs, but will never hesitate to oppose them for his Lord is his savior and all who perish below him are slain for the greater good of the Lords heavenly kingdom. Samson hails the Lord nightly and before every great battle. He also pledges all of his wealth to local Catholic churches and usually be found helping the same organizations rebuild or construct new churches aimed at passing his faith.

Background: This character is based upon the bible mythos of Samson. A mighty warrior chained between two metal anvils, left for dead! His hair was cut, making him virtually powerless. Once his hair grew back his powers returned, which eventually let Samson overcome his enemies. One of the most heroic warriors referred to in todays bible.

Occupation/ Title: Lord/ A holy warrior