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Default This cleric kills Evil.

How about somebody else to join that martial artist, bard, knight, and wizard? Nobody ever said that clerics had to be heal-bots . . .

Albi Holyaxe
248-point Dwarven Cleric
Albi is a cleric of the dwarven goddess of shield maidens. Stanchly virtuous, she obeys laws, speaks no lies, and is willing to die for those around her. Indeed, she truly believes this is the order of things, and that most people are honest and honorable at heart – that's why she's willing to lay down her life.

One thing Albi is not, however, is some impoverished, wound-patching, pacifist monk. Like any dwarf, she values gold, though she prefers to pry it from the cold, dead hands of Evil. And like all in her sect, she's an implacable foe of Evil, hurling herself against the forces of darkness with fanatical zeal and no concern for her personal safety.

Albi considers herself a fighter, which is evident in her spells – she buffs herself and her allies, drawing on her considerable stamina to do so. She especially values damage output, and uses Flaming Weapon and Might (and her Heroic Might ability) to augment this. She also knows a bit about slaying evil spirits.

When Albi's personal energy runs low, she draws on her power item: an exquisite dwarven shield that holds 8 FP. Her most prized personal possession is her equally well-made axe, however, which bears a blessing from her goddess that ensures it always finds its way home.

ST 12 [20]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 14 [80]; HT 13 [30].
Damage 1d-1/1d+2; BL 39 lbs.; HP 12 [0]; Will 14 [0]; Per 14 [0]; FP 17 [12].
Basic Speed 6.00 [-5]; Basic Move 5 [-5]; Move 4.
Dodge 8; Parry 11 (Axe); Block 10.

Advantages
Clerical Investment [5]
Dwarven Gear [1]
Heroic Might +2d [18]
Language: Dwarvish (Written) [3]
Lifting ST 2 [6]
Night Vision 5 [5]
Pickaxe Penchant 1 [5]
Power Investiture 3 [30]
Resistant to Poison 6 [6]
Signature Gear (Axe) [1]
Tough Skin 1 [3]
Weapon Bond (Axe) [1]

Disadvantages and Quirks
Fanaticism [-15]
Greed (12) [-15]
Honesty (12) [-10]
Overconfidence (12) [-5]
Selfless (12) [-5]
Sense of Duty (Adventuring Companions) [-5]
Stubbornness (12) [-5]
Truthfulness (12) [-5]

After battle, always says a "prayer of sacrifice" over slain creatures of Evil. [-1]
(And searches their bodies for valuables.) [-1]
Couches everything she says in analogies involving axes or shields. [-1]
True believer in law, order, and civilization – even when faced with overwhelming evidence to the contrary. [-1]
"Want protection on the field? My life is yours. Want healing? Ask a medic." [-1]

Skills
Axe/Mace-15/17*† [8]
Climbing-11 [1]
Diagnosis-12 [1]
Esoteric Medicine (Holy)-14 [4]
Exorcism-14 [4]
First Aid-14 [1]
Forced Entry-13* [1]
Hidden Lore (Spirits)-13 [1]
Hiking-12 [1]
Innate Attack (Projectile)-14 [4]
Meditation-12 [1]
Observation-13 [1]
Occultism-13 [1]
Prospecting-14* [1]
Public Speaking-13 [1]
Religious Ritual-12 [1]
Scrounging-14 [1]
Search-13 [1]
Shield-14 [4]
Surgery-12 [2]
Teaching-13 [1]
Theology-12 [1]

Spells‡
Affect Spirits-15 [1]
Armor-15 [1]
Bravery-15 [1]
Flaming Weapon-15 [1]
Great Voice-15 [1]
Magic Resistance-15 [1]
Might-15 [1]
Protection from Evil-15 [1]
Recover Energy-15 [1]
Resist Acid-15 [1]
Resist Cold-15 [1]
Resist Fire-15 [1]
Resist Lightning-15 [1]
Resist Pain-15 [1]
Resist Poison-15 [1]
Sense Evil-15 [1]
Shield-15 [1]
Strengthen Will-15 [1]
Sunbolt-15 [1]
Vigor-15 [1]
* Includes +1 for Pickaxe Penchant.
† Use higher skill for starting axe (+1 for Weapon Bond, +1 for balanced).
‡ Includes +3 for Power Investiture.
Equipment
$2,000, 75.84 lbs. (Light encumbrance)
Axe, Balanced, Dwarven.1d+4 cut (reach 1). $405*, 4 lbs.
Canteen, Full. 1 quart water. $10, 3 lbs.
Clothing. $0, 2 lbs.
Coins. 1 silver, 16 copper. $36, 0.34 lb.
Heavy Leather Armor, Suit. DR 2 (total DR 3). $450, 36 lbs.
Holy Symbol. $50, 1 lb.
Medium Shield, Dwarven, Fine, Ornate +2. DB 2; 1d cr (bash). $972*, 22.5 lbs.
Personal Basics. $5, 1 lb.
Rations, 6 meals. $12, 3 lbs.
Small Backpack. Holds canteen, coins, personal basics, rations. $60, 3 lbs.
* -10% for Dwarven Gear.
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