Canus Cato

Mayor of Derta

Written by Azrael91

Observations from the Locals of Derta

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"Canus is a good man. He upholds order and sees that people stay in line, but he could do better. He could make doing good, actual good, his moral compass - not just upholding the law. Also, he needs to learn that laughing is does not always make a situation easier."

-Guardswoman & Hunter Camillia Fara

"Thick as thieves we are. No one could even come between me and Canus, not even our wives. Don't let them hear me say that though, I'll be sleeping in the stables for a week. Canus does things I don't understand, but that's just fine. He's my brother and I love him and I'll always support him, because he is a man of law and order. Society needs those, especially now."

-Innkeeper Lars Cato

"Mayor Canus Cato is the right man to be mayor. He has the trust of the people, and he in turn has placed his trust in the institutions of government. Those who would question my decision to make him mayor do not know Canus. They do not understand that he will repay my acknowledgement of him, because they do not know law is his bone and order his muscle. Together they animate him and for him to defy the Church (and thusly me) would be anathema to his being."

-Head Priest Kaeso

Observations from the Author

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Information for the Gamemaster

Canus Cato does not factor good or evil into his decisions. He only considers law and order. He is likely to let even women and children die if it means a greater number will survive. Though these types of decisions may anger those in the community who are hurt by them, overall the community is willing to let Canus make those choices. They trust in him, and know none of them would willing wear that mantle and its heavy burdens.

-Azrael91

Relationships

Canus Cato

Younger Brother (Vital)

Towards Lars Cato

4

Honest

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Lars Cato

Older Brother (Vital)

Towards Canus Cato

4

Honest

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Canus is the mayor, judge, and tithe collector for the settlement of Derta on the outskirts of Dertosa. He is well liked by the townsfolk and was made an official member of the clergy by the local priest. He is not originally from Estrye, is silent on his past when it comes up - often trying to deflect any inquiries, but through wholly committing to Estrye he has become an official citizen. He is the younger brother of the local Innkeeper and is close to his brother. He is honorable and reliable, not overly zealous in Pharism, and is only the enemy of those in defiance of Estrye's laws.

Character Location

Derta

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Portrait for Canus Cato.
Commissioned by The Church of Pharism via Kaeso for its archieves.

Main Encounter Type

Administrative CR 6

Secondary Encounter Type

Combat CR 2

Spouses

Siblings

Lars Cato (Older Brother)

Canus Cato - NPC 2

UNIQUELNMEDIUMHUMANHUMANOID

Canus is a dark skinned human standing just shy of six feet. He has lost all his hair already, but possibly benefits from the look. We a piercing gaze he inspects each person he meets, to judge friend from foe and needy from stable. He inspires assuredness in those around him and seems to always be focused on some task or another.
Perception	+15
Languages	Common, Elvish (Bad)
Skills	Deception +14, Diplomacy +14, Intimidation +14, Lore (Accounting, Legal) +18, Lore (Pharism) +14, Religion +14, Society +16
STR +0 , DEX +0 , CON +1 , INT +4 , WIS +5 , CHA +3
Items	Lantern (Bull's-eye), Longsword, Oil, Padded Armor, Religious Symbol (Wooden), Short Tool, Waterskin, Writing Set
AC	+15
Saving Throws	Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +16
HP	24
Speed	25 ft
Melee	Fists +7, 1d4+3 Bludgeoning (Agile, Finesse, Nonlethal, Unarmed) Longsword +7, 1d8+3 Slashing (Versatile Piercing)
Special Abilities	Community Protector: Canus gains a +1 circumstance bonus on any rolls made within Derta's settlement boundaries.
For encounters involving any of Cato's skills he is a 6th-level challenge.