Human male Ftr7/Psa9/Ari2/Rog2: CR 19; Medium-size humanoid; HD 7d10+11d6+2d8+60; hp 157; Init +8; Speed 30 ft.; AC 19 (touch 14, flat-footed 15); Atk +18/+13/+8 melee (1d8+3, longsword) or +20/+15/+10 ranged (1d4+2, sling) or +19/+14/+9 ranged (1d6, shortbow); SA Sneak attack +1d6,
spells; SQ Evasion, psalm of fortitude, psalm of protection, selah 1/day, worship circle; AL LE; SV Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +16; Str 16, Dex 18, Con 17, Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 20
Flaws: Deceitful, Lustful
Languages: Israelite, Egyptian, Phoenician Skills and Feats: Bluff +17, Climb +8, Craft (leatherworking) +8,
Diplomacy +17, Handle Animal +15, Hide +4, Intuit Direction +9, Jump +8, Knowledge (military tactics) +7, Knowledge (religion), Listen +16, Move Silently +4, Perform (chant, drama, drums, flute, lyre, melody, storytelling) +12, Profession (herdsman) +9, Ride (chariot) +10, Sense Motive +9, Spot +6, Swim +8,
Wilderness Lore +12; Divine Grace, Dodge, Endurance, Great Fortitude, Improved Critical (sling), Improved
Initiative, Iron Will, Leadership, Lightning Reflexes, Mobility, Weapon Focus (sling), Weapon Specialization (sling)
Psalmist Spells: (5/5/4/3; saves are DC 15 + spell level); 0—create water, guidance, purify food and drink, resistance, virtue; 1—bane, bless, cause fear, sanctuary, walking song; 2—bull’s strength, resist elements, sound burst; 3—call lightning, exhilarating performance, fear
Known Psalmist Spells: 0—create water, cure minor wounds, flare, guidance, mending, purify food and drink, resistance, virtue; 1—bane, battlefield oratory, bless, cause fear, sanctuary, walking song; 2—bull’s strength, resist elements, rowing song, sound burst; 3—call lightning, exhilarating performance, fear
Possessions: hide armor, large leather shield, longsword, short bow and 20 arrows, sling
King David is a celebrated hero in Judaism. In popular culture, he’s the prototypical underdog, remembered for his victory over Goliath. In the Old Testament and Jewish tradition, he’s celebrated as the man who unified the kingdom of Israel, wrote the Psalms, brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, and planned the Temple there. The New Testament declares him to be an ancestor of Jesus, and the Koran includes him among the major prophets. Then there’s the modern state of Israel, which flies the Star of David on its flag and in many respects considers itself the embodiment of his geographical, political, and ideological legacy.
As a great warrior-poet, he defeated the Philistines, united the people of Israel and, through savvy battle campaigns, cleared the way for his son Solomon to build the Holy Temple. King David is praised to this day through story and song. But is everything he did worthy of praise?
The Ark was brought from Abinadab to Jerusalem, and the Israelites celebrated with full gusto upon sight of the Ark entering the city. They danced wildly in the streets and no one partied harder than King David on this day. In what can only be described as a bizarre celebration by a king, David removed all his clothing and danced naked amongst the entire populace of the city.
As David settled into his new extravagant digs at the palace, Yahweh being the proudly jealous god, sent a message to David via Nathan the prophet. Yahweh was less than happy. He was displeased that David should have such a luxurious dwelling whilst the God’s Ark was confined to a modest tent, being the Tent of Meeting. In a stunning announcement of proclaimed injustice, Yahweh couldn't bring himself to speak mano-a-mano directly to David’s face, and then used Nathan to pass on the following message “Are you the one to build me a house to dwell in? I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt to this day. I have been moving from place to place with a tent as my dwelling.” (2 Samuel 7:8-9)."
Yahweh again reminded David that it he who brought the Israelites out of Egypt, and that he had made David a great man, and now that the Israelites were prospering, it was time for his people to build him a throne in his honor. The holy reward being, should David build such a temple, Yahweh would ensure David's throne would last forever; another one of Yahweh's broken promises.
One day, while strolling on the roof of his palace, King David spotted Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, one of his most committed soldiers, bathing. When Bathsheba became pregnant with King David’s child, he ordered Uriah to the front lines of the battle, where he was killed. King David then married Bathsheba. Their son, Solomon, went on to become one of Israel’s greatest leaders and is credited as the builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem.
Current Sketch:
David becomes Yeshua's regent prince of Israel, and personally leads war raids against those few remaining enclaves of the Antichrist's worshipers, often slaughtering men, women and children, keeping a few women as war-booty for his harem in Jerusalem. He has already had quite a few illegitimate children through these liaisons, which he hopes to keep out of Yeshua and Yahweh's all-seeing eyes.
He is decadent and boastful to those beneath, cringing and flattering to those above him in rank.