Asterion

Asterion is physically powerful with an impressive physique that would only look out of place at a bodybuilding competition for the fur covering it.

Asterion boasts huge, widespread horns and is covered in white fur.

Asterion has the head of a Texas longhorn steer, with a glossy black nose.

His pure white fur is unique among his people, passed to none of his descendants.

Leadership: Asterion has a +10 bonus to his level for Leadership to attract followers.   Weather Gauge (Ex): Asterion’s superior ability in handling a ship allows him to maneuver so as to have the more advantageous wind.He has a +4 competence bonus on Profession (sailor) checks to gain the advantage (see Narrative Naval Combat, beginning on page 25). As long as he has the advantage, his crew gains a +2 bonus on all Profession (sailor) checks and on attack rolls made with shipboard siege engines, and his ship gains a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class against attacks   Luck of the Wind (Su): Twice per day Asterion can reroll a failed attack roll, saving throw, skill check, or ability check. He must reroll before the DM declares whether the roll results in success or failure, and he must take the result of the reroll, even if it’s worse than the original roll.   Uncanny Navigation (Su):Asterion adds +10 as a bonus on Spot checks to notice aquatic hazards and on Profession (sailor) checks to navigate safely through them.   Wind at Your Back (Ex): A ship Asterion captains moves 20% faster (minimum of +5 feet).   Accelerated Firing (Ex): Asterion can have a ballista or catapult reloaded or re-aimed in a round by one less crew member than normal. If the weapon is fully crewed, it can be reloaded or re-aimed as a standard action instead of a full-round action. In addition, his crews gain a +2 morale bonus on Profession (siege engineer) checks.   Auras: Asterion can generate the minor auras of accurate strike, art of war, or over the top, as desired, as well as the major auras hardy soldiers and motivate care. He can have one major and one minor aura in effect at any given time.   Steady Stance (Ex): Asterion is not considered flat-footed while balancing or climbing, and enjoys a +10 bonus to Balance or Climb checks to remain balancing or climbing when taking damage.   Rake (Ex):. As long as Asterion has the advantage, attacks against enemy vessels with his shipboard siege engines deal an additional die of damage on a successful attack. This die is of the same kind as the weapon normally deals: For example, a light catapult (normal damage 4d6) deals an extra 1d6 points of damage, while a ballista (normal damage 3d8) deals an extra 1d8 points.   Legendary Helm (Ex): Asterion grants an additional +2 dodge bonus to the Armor Class of any vessel he steers or commands. In addition, he can attempt saving throws using his save bonuses against spells or effects targeting his vessel. (Normally, vessels are considered unattended objects and fail all saving throws.)   Misdirect (Ex): Asterion can make a Bluff or Profession (sailor) check, whichever modifier is higher, with a bonus of +5. This is opposed by the Sense Motive check of the enemy captain. If it succeeds, the enemy captain and crew take a –2 penalty on attacks, saves, and skill checks for the length of the engagement, and the enemy vessel takes a –2 penalty to Armor Class.   Splice the Mainbrace (Su): (“Splice the mainbrace” is nautical jargon for hoisting a mug of grog, originally at the end of a hard day’s work.) Once per day Asterion can produce a mass cure light wounds effect to heal the injuries of all on board. His caster level is 10. It requires 10 minutes for the healing effect to take place, so it is not usable in the midst of combat.   Fleet Admiral (Ex): Asterion can use the aid another action to confer a +2 morale bonus on checks made by the crews of up to four other ships within signaling distance (1 mile in clear conditions). He grants a +4 morale bonus on allied captains’ Profession (sailor) checks to gain the advantage in combat, and they gain the same benefits he confers. In addition, when aiding the actions of his own crew, he confers a +4 bonus instead of +2 on a successful check.

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Yes, please. Asterion loves sex, but isn't particular about partners nor positions, taking either role happily. He also doesn't attach emotions to the act, regarding it as spur of the moment activity.

After his birth he was sealed in a labyrinth and had war criminals chucked at him.

Asterion conquered Kreta and built the greatest navy on the Mare Nostrum. He is generally regarded as second only to the basileus and heir presumptive. He is a phenomenal athlete and dancer.

Asterion lead the cannibal holocaust that destroyed his mother's people. He also fathered the minotaur race but attaches no importance to it beyond a sheepish embarrassment.

Asterion is very dedicated to the Empire and the peace of the Mare Nostrum. He's a brilliant naval strategist but frankly hedonistic.

Asterion disdains the Olympians and their followers and is devoted to the Bull Cult, though he downplays the human sacrifice aspect for political reasons.

Asterion lives for pleasure. His naval might and control of the Bull Cult are stepping stones to this end. He is loyal to the Empire and incorruptible.

Although a genius at naval strategy, Asterion is primarily a pleasant airhead. He's a very nice person but incredibly dense and rather stupid outside his singular expertise.

Asterion has almost a sixth sense for naval combat, where he is decisive and ingenius in the field. He's very good natured and jovial personally, freely able to laugh at himself without rancor.

He's pretty goofy, more a surfer himbo than a brilliant naval commander.

Asterion is something of a slob. He keeps himself clean and presentable but can't maintain it. He's clumsy and always spilling things on himself or falling into things. He wears much of his day and has no concerns about it, though he always bathes for formal occasions.

Asterion is on the Council of Kings, and is next in line to the throne.

Legend has it Asterion is one of many sons of Zeus, but they aren't in contact. He is the founder of the minotaur race, but doesn't call on this nor does he refer to it. A lackluster parent at best, very few minotaurs are even aware of his role in their origin.

Although head of the Bull Cult, Asterion isn't terribly religious. He doesn't care for the Olympians much but still sacrifices to Poseidon before major campaigns and sometimes goes to the Pythoness for advice, so sacrifices to Apollo as well.

He's personally very pleasant but can be imposing and terrifying in combat. For the most part, he's just happy go lucky and fun to be around.

Blunt and simple.

Asterion is insanely wealthy, pocketing 10% of the income generated on the Mare Nostrum in addition to his allowance as Lord Admiral and the donations to the Bull Cult.

Large monstrous humanoid 6th level Marshal/10th level Legendary Captain Hit Dice:16d8+60hp (132 hp) Initiative:+3 Speed: 40 feet (8 squares) Armor Class: 18 (+5 natural armor bonus, +3 DEX) Base Attack/Grapple: Full Attack:Natural Weapons: Gore (1d8+4). Space/Reach: 10 feet by 10 feet/10 feet Special Attacks: Powerful charge 4d6+6 Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., leadership, natural cunning, scent Saves: FORT +11 REFL +6 WILL +9 Abilities:STR 19(+4) DEX 16(+3) CON 18(+4) INT 17 (+3) WIS 14(+2) CHA 18(+4) Skills:Diplomacy +22, Intimidate +22, Knowledge(geography)+21, Profession(sailor)+20, Sense Motive +20, Spot +20, Swim +22 Feats: Great Captain, Leadership, Sailor’s Balance, Scourge of the Seas, Sea Legs, Skill Focus(Diplomacy) Environment:the Mare Nostrum Organization:Unique, travels with ship and crew Treasure:normal Alignment:Lawful Evil Advancement: Asterion may receive a bonus amount of experience points equal to half the average experience points of any party he encounters, which he will use to advance as Marshal, with a maximum limit of 20th character level in place. Challenge Rating:16