Thersites

Thersites is repulsive, both morally and physically. He is greedy and a coward. He is also a grotesquely twisted hunchback with a lame foot and bandy legs. He has a few wispy hairs on his bald head.

Trojan War: Roleplaying in the Age of Homeric Adventure

A Mythic Vistas Sourcebook for the d20 System

Written by Aaron Rosenberg

• Gender – Male
• Race –
• Occupation – 
• Religion – Hellenic Pantheon
• Allies – 
• Enemies – 
• Abode/ Base of operations –
• Nationality –
• Languages – Greek
• Alignment – Neutral Evil
• Affiliation (s) –
• Significant others –

Thersites joins the Trojan War because he does not want to miss any opportunities for plunder and glory, like many other soldiers. However, Thersites is a coward at heart and a braggart to boot. When Agamemnon tests his troops, suggesting a withdrawal from the war, Thersites argues the wisdom of a retreat, making him despised by the Achaeans’ greatest warriors.

Soon after Hector dies, Achilles faces Penthesilia, the Queen of the Amazons. Achilles defeats and slays her, but feels remorse for destroying such a lovely woman. In an act of foolishness, Thersites mocks the champion’s grief. Achilles responds and kills this irritating man.

Thersites
Male human Rogue 5/Fighter 2/Orator 2
Medium humanoid
Hit Dice	5d6+5 plus 2d10+2 plus 2d6+2; hp 44;
Initiative	+0
Speed	25 ft.
Armor Class	20, touch 10, flat-footed 20;
Base Attack/Grapple	+6 /+8;
Attack	+10 melee (1d8+2/19-20, masterwork longsword) or +6 ranged (1d4+2/19-20, dagger);
Full Attack	+10/+5 melee (1d8+2/19-20, masterwork longsword) or +6/+1 ranged (1d4+2/19-20, dagger);
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	sneak attack +3d6;
Special Qualities	captive audience, charmer, evasion, glib, trapfinding, trap sense +1, uncanny dodge;
Saves	Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +3
Abilities	Strength 14, Dexterity 10, Constitution 12, Intelligence 14, Wisdom 8, Charisma 16.
Skills	Appraise +4, Bluff +15 (+17 against audiences), Diplomacy +17 (+19 against audiences), Disguise +3 (+5 acting), Drive +2, Forgery +10, Gather Information +9, Handle Animal +5, Hide +8, Intimidate +19 (+21 against audiences), Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge (tactics) +6, Listen +7, move silently +8, Perform (oratory) +18, Ride +2, Search +4, Sense Motive +7, Spot +7;
Feats	Distinctive*, Investigator, Iron Will, Persuasive, Quick Draw, Skill Focus (Perform: oratory), Weapon Focus (longsword).
Environment	–
Organization	–
Challenge Rating	9
Treasure	–
Alignment	Neutral Evil

Possessions: masterwork bronze panoply, masterwork bronze round shield, masterwork longsword, 3 daggers.