[color=a36209][b][u][i][h1]Kirin Raeburn[/h1][/i][/u][/b][/color]
[color=fdc68a][h3][i]"Tradition and honor create order. I intend to uphold them all."[/i][/h3][/color]

[hider=Appearance][img]http://i.imgur.com/vvfvHhC.jpg[/img][/hider]
	Kirin's average height of 4'04" is severely countered by his extreme weight of almost 600lbs. Upon closer inspection, it is revealed that his muscular and hardy structure is actually made of stone. His paler skin is like concrete, and his auburn hair fades into earthly grays. When standing still, many overlook him as a statue. 

[color=fff200][i][u]Creature Type[/u][/i][/color]
	Humanoid (dwarf)

[color=fff200][i][u]Genre[/u][/i][/color]
	Fantasy (paladin)

[color=fff200][i][u]Age[/u][/i][/color]
	115	(middle aged)

[color=fff200][i][u]Sex[/u][/i][/color]
	Male

[color=fff200][i][u]Ability Scores[/u][/i][/color]	(Total +9)
	[color=fdc68a][i]Strength[/i][/color]		+2
	[color=fdc68a][i]Dexterity[/i][/color]		-2
	[color=fdc68a][i]Constitution[/i][/color]	+4
	[color=fdc68a][i]Intelligence[/i][/color]	±0
	[color=fdc68a][i]Wisdom[/i][/color]		+4
	[color=fdc68a][i]Charisma[/i][/color]		+1

[color=fff200][i][u]Standard Skills / Abilities[/u][/i][/color]
	Kirin is profound in melee combat. He is so proficient in the art of two-handed weapons, that he trains legions of dwarven warriors. His defensive style acts as a wall for his enemies to break themselves upon, but his powerful retaliations can shatter even the hardest stone or metal. Outside of battle, Kirin's experience leading troops has trained him in the ways of diplomacy and leadership. In his spare time, he practices minor stone masonry, often crafting little figurines for religious purposes, but commonly gifts them to those he meets in his travels.

[color=fff200][i][u]Supernatural Abilities[/u][/i][/color]
	[i][color=fdc68a]Stone Lord[/color][/i]
		Kirin is a devout paladin of the earth, and has adapted the dwarven way of holy justice known as the Path of the Stone Lord. In exchange for the typical spellcasting that is common for the sacred knights, Kirin gains powerful abilities based on the earth and stone he worships. His body becomes stone, increasing resilience against melee attacks. He can unleash waves of earthly energies to heal those with strong ties to the earth (such as elementals), and can focus his power to bypass stone and metal with a melee attack.
	[i][color=fdc68a]Earth Servant[/color][/i]
		Kirin can call upon to earth to summon an elemental of earth to fight by his side. This elemental remains summoned for as long as it wishes or until dismissed by Kirin or slain. It is imbued with holy power, and can be considered "good," "holy" and similar traits as needed by the roleplay.

[color=fff200][i][u]Personality[/u][/i][/color]
	[color=fdc68a][i]Lawful Good[/i][/color]
		Kirin is a man of justice, tradition and valor. He actively seeks out evil with the intent to destroy it. While his appearance and rank would depict him as stoic and job-oriented, Kirin is actually very compassionate about his friends and allies, willing to throw himself in any harm's way to protect those close to him. Both in and out of battle, he values honor and fairness. He often allows enemies or the accused to fight or speak for themselves. Even potently evil creatures are shown respect, but Kirin stresses the difference between respect and agreement. However, he can sometimes fall short when he restricts the ability of his allies or himself because the actions taken are unethical. He can come off as closeminded at his worst.

[color=fff200][i][u]Equipment[/u][/i][/color]
	Over his officer's uniform, Kirin wears heavy plate armor for maximum protection, and sports a greatsword and longhammer. He carries typical adventuring gear on him at all times, but also keeps on him small stones and a chisel to sculpt with.

[color=fff200][i][u]Biography / History[/u][/i][/color]
	Kirin was born into a typical dwarven family of Ifile'dun. His parents, while devout to the gods of earth, named Kirin after an ancient god of thunder, so that he may live his life his own way instead of being raised under indoctrination. Oddly enough, he decided to not only follow the dwarven tradition, but to champion it. Kirin trained as much as he could in his childhood, and in adulthood joined the army as a holy knight in the name of his god. To this day, Kirin continues to hone his discipline and path, to become one with the earth he so devoutly worships.