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	File:~~Tamina_real~~.jpg~~\|Portrait of~~ Tamina ~~without her robes or keffiyeh~~		File:Tamina Dress.jpg
	File:~~Tamina1~~.~~jpg\|~~Tamina ~~wearing her clerical robes in combat with the undead~~		File:Qadira.png
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Pathfinder Society Record

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	== Pathfinder Society Record ==		== Pathfinder Society Record ==
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	*'''Known Name:''' Tamina Sarenei		*'''Known Name:''' Tamina Sarenei / Shahazadei Kalish
	*'''Race:''' [[Human (Pathfinder)\|Human (Keleshite)]]		*'''Race:''' [[Human (Pathfinder)\|Human (Keleshite)]]
	*'''Apparent Age:''' early 30s		*'''Apparent Age:''' early 30s
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	*'''Affiliations:''' Church of Sarenrae		*'''Affiliations:''' Church of Sarenrae
	*'''Religion:''' Sarenrae		*'''Religion:''' Sarenrae
	*'''Character Class:''' Cleric (~~Merciful Healer~~)		*'''Character Class:''' Cleric (Angelfire Apostle)
	*'''Place of Origin:''' Born in Kelesh (Casmaron), raised in Katheer (Qadira)		*'''Place of Origin:''' Born in Kelesh (Casmaron), raised in Katheer (Qadira)
	*'''Player/Type:''' NPC		*'''Player/Type:''' NPC

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Combat Style

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	As she is so kind and merciful, and tries to avoid combat, people would think that Tamina might be a liability in combat, and expect her to take a supporting role of aiding and healing her companions. That couldn't be further from the truth. Tamina is a highly-trained swordswoman who is stronger than she looks, agile and tough. She relies heavily on her scimitar, and when she feels she (or her allies) needs it, uses magic to augment her/their combat and defensive abilities, often with magic that increases her/allies ability to defeat allies faster, or to make opponents easier to kill. This seems quite a vicious combat style to those who do not know her, but she states that if it has become necessary to fight, she fights to kill or overcome her foes quickly to end the bloodshed and pain as quick as possible. <br />		As she is so kind and merciful, and tries to avoid combat, people would think that Tamina might be a liability in combat, and expect her to take a supporting role of aiding and healing her companions. That couldn't be further from the truth. Tamina is a highly-trained swordswoman who is stronger than she looks, agile and tough. She relies heavily on her scimitar, and when she feels she (or her allies) needs it, uses magic to augment her/their combat and defensive abilities, often with magic that increases her/allies ability to defeat allies faster, or to make opponents easier to kill. This seems quite a vicious combat style to those who do not know her, but she states that if it has become necessary to fight, she fights to kill or overcome her foes quickly to end the bloodshed and pain as quick as possible. <br />

	Although she does not carry a shield, Tamina is trained in them and has a magic ring that creates a divine shield of force. She believes in fighting fairly and honorably, and does not typically rely on using her magic or shield unless she feels there is need, such as if facing greater numbers or dangerous beasts. If there is need, she will channel positive energy from the Healing Flame to her allies, healing them of wounds and other afflictions during combat. She is a more powerful healer than most clerics, but this gift of healing comes at a cost - ~~unlike~~ most clerics~~, Tamina cannot channel energy to harm undead (although if~~ challenged on this she will remind the challenger that being the servant of a god of fire and the sun means she has plenty of spells - including some not available to those of other faiths - capable of ~~harming~~ the undead).		Although she does not carry a shield, Tamina is trained in them and has a magic ring that creates a divine shield of force. She believes in fighting fairly and honorably, and does not typically rely on using her magic or shield unless she feels there is need, such as if facing greater numbers or dangerous beasts. If there is need, she will channel positive energy from the Healing Flame to her allies, healing them of wounds and other afflictions during combat. She is a more powerful healer than most clerics, but this gift of healing comes at a cost - she has a reduced ability to cast spells compared to most clerics. If challenged on this she will remind the challenger that being the servant of a god of fire and the sun means she still has access to has plenty of spells - including some not available to those of other faiths - and special abilities not common to most clerics. A case in point, when she channels the energy of her deity, Tamina is capable of curing afflictions that other clerics would need powerful prepared spells to do. And when channelling energy or using divine magic, she can channel the fury of her goddess to summon divine flames to cause harm to her enemies, especially those of evil heart or undead.

			[[File:Tamina Channel Energy.png\|1100px\|thumb\|center\|alt=Tamina channelling the divine energy of her goddess to burn the undead.\|Tamina channelling the divine energy of her goddess to burn the undead.]]

	When combat breaks out, Tamina typically targets whatever she thinks seems the most unrepentant evil there is (often an enemy leader or monster), and typically reserves serving as a healer until either after combat is over, or if an ally desperately requires it. Those expecting her to run around patching up their every wound are sorely mistaken, and even after combat is unlikely to waste magical healing on minor wounds, simply stating that "there may be a greater need later." She will always accept an honorable surrender and finds the idea of executing those who have surrendered totally abhorrent. The exception is when fighting unrepentant evil, such as the followers of Rovagug, for which she says the only recourse is to send them to a swift death - a mercy, to the world.		When combat breaks out, Tamina typically targets whatever she thinks seems the most unrepentant evil there is (often an enemy leader or monster), and typically reserves serving as a healer until either after combat is over, or if an ally desperately requires it. Those expecting her to run around patching up their every wound are sorely mistaken, and even after combat is unlikely to waste magical healing on minor wounds, simply stating that "there may be a greater need later." She will always accept an honorable surrender and finds the idea of executing those who have surrendered totally abhorrent. The exception is when fighting unrepentant evil, such as the followers of Rovagug, for which she says the only recourse is to send them to a swift death - a mercy, to the world.

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Personality

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	Tamina often surprises people. She is incredibly kind and forgiving, to a degree that most would find impossible. She simply states that anyone, even those who are evil, may repent and find redemption at any time - and sometimes the smallest spark of light can begin that journey. She spends most of her time healing the sick, aiding mothers-to-be, and otherwise applying her medical and healing skills (even and especially without use of divine magic). She is quick to try to walk away from trouble, often apologising in the process even when clear she was not an instigator. Some mistake this merciful attitude as weakness, to their detriment. Whilst Tamina abhors violence, she is well prepared for it and not shy of using it. Iaome is fond of telling a tale of how she once went to visit her friend who was doing her morning prayers, and found her surrounded by the bodies of several people that had made the mistake of thinking the merciful healer with the expensive-looking jewellery and magic items would be easy prey. Tamina claimed she pleaded for them not to pursue their actions, but when they attacked brought swift justice to them. The one survivor of the encounter, she was already applying healing to, saving his life in the hopes that he may find the path to redemption from the experience.		Tamina often surprises people. She is incredibly kind and forgiving, to a degree that most would find impossible. She simply states that anyone, even those who are evil, may repent and find redemption at any time - and sometimes the smallest spark of light can begin that journey. She spends most of her time healing the sick, aiding mothers-to-be, and otherwise applying her medical and healing skills (even and especially without use of divine magic). She is quick to try to walk away from trouble, often apologising in the process even when clear she was not an instigator. Some mistake this merciful attitude as weakness, to their detriment. Whilst Tamina abhors violence, she is well prepared for it and not shy of using it. Iaome is fond of telling a tale of how she once went to visit her friend who was doing her morning prayers, and found her surrounded by the bodies of several people that had made the mistake of thinking the merciful healer with the expensive-looking jewellery and magic items would be easy prey. Tamina claimed she pleaded for them not to pursue their actions, but when they attacked brought swift justice to them. The one survivor of the encounter, she was already applying healing to, saving his life in the hopes that he may find the path to redemption from the experience.

	Whilst Tamina tries to live a simple live, claiming she needs only what is needed to live, it is undeniable that she has a taste for finery. Whilst her clothing may be desert robes, they are made out of good quality qadiran fabric, and her perfume is exotic. She has a passion for horse riding (and is a surprisingly good rider, although admits to knowing little about horse care and training) and enjoys social events (more than she will care to admit), being a graceful dancer with obvious education in keleshite dancing styles.		Whilst Tamina tries to live a simple live, claiming she needs only what is needed to live, it is undeniable that she has a taste for finery. Whilst her clothing may be desert robes, they are made out of good quality qadiran fabric, and her perfume is exotic. She has a passion for horse riding (and is a surprisingly good rider, although admits to knowing little about horse care and training) and enjoys social events (more than she will care to admit), being a graceful dancer with obvious education in keleshite dancing styles. When in Qadira, one of the few luxuries she does take advantage of her royal blood is to take advantage of the famous baths at the palace, and she will claim that there is little that is more cleansing to the soul and a weary body from weeks on the road, than a warm Qadiran scented bath.

			[[File:Tamina Bath.png\|1100px\|thumb\|center\|alt=Tamina in the hot baths at the palace in Katheer, Qadira\|Tamina in the hot baths at the palace in Katheer, Qadira]]

	If she has a personality flaw, it is her sense of pride. She is renown for keeping her word - refusing to break her word once she gives it unless failure to do so would have dire consequences. She may try to avoid conflict and walk away, but when her pride is attacked it becomes obvious in her disposition and attitude towards whoever offended her. Possibly troublesome for her companions, however, is that Tamina has an almost paladin-like refusal to retreat once battle has commenced. Though she never engages first, once she commits she refuses to back off and there have been times Iaome has had to ''knock common sense into her'' when they found themselves ''in trouble over our heads''.		If she has a personality flaw, it is her sense of pride. She is renown for keeping her word - refusing to break her word once she gives it unless failure to do so would have dire consequences. She may try to avoid conflict and walk away, but when her pride is attacked it becomes obvious in her disposition and attitude towards whoever offended her. Possibly troublesome for her companions, however, is that Tamina has an almost paladin-like refusal to retreat once battle has commenced. Though she never engages first, once she commits she refuses to back off and there have been times Iaome has had to ''knock common sense into her'' when they found themselves ''in trouble over our heads''.

	She actively dislikes slavery, believing no-one should live in chains. The fact that keleshite culture relies heavily on slavery is a huge source of shame to her that she hates being brought up and, if the issue is pushed, will quickly get her fired up.		She actively dislikes slavery, believing no-one should live in chains. The fact that keleshite culture relies heavily on slavery is a huge source of shame to her that she hates being brought up and, if the issue is pushed, will quickly get her fired up.


	== Combat Style ==		== Combat Style ==

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Background

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	Since then Tamina travels according to signs and portents the Dawnflower gives her, and how she feels she can best help others or develop herself to better serve the Healing Light. Tamina understands the role of slavery in her society, but sees it as a gross injustice. She voices disagreement with it when she is able to do so, and actively attempts to curtail the excesses of the slave trade. She has developed a close friendship with Captain Aafka Akif of the Qadiran navy, who is like-minded and secretly sinks slave ships, freeing the slaves in Khatapesh as refugees.		Since then Tamina travels according to signs and portents the Dawnflower gives her, and how she feels she can best help others or develop herself to better serve the Healing Light. Tamina understands the role of slavery in her society, but sees it as a gross injustice. She voices disagreement with it when she is able to do so, and actively attempts to curtail the excesses of the slave trade. She has developed a close friendship with Captain Aafka Akif of the Qadiran navy, who is like-minded and secretly sinks slave ships, freeing the slaves in Khatapesh as refugees.
			[[File:Qadira.png\|1100px\|thumb\|center\|alt=Tamina outside Katheer in Qadira\|Tamina outside Katheer in Qadira]]

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El-Marees

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	== El-Marees ==		== El-Marees ==
	Tamina has a shock-white Qadiran horse called El-Marees; which means "South Wind" and is a reference to the powerful and dangerous Qadiran southern-wind sandstorms. She proudly boasts that it is a genie-booned horse (legendary in Qadira, although claimed by Taldans to be just that, only ''legendary'' and no basis in reality) that she claims she earned from a powerful Qadiran genie when she passed his challenge of bravery. Whatever the truth of the legend, El-Marees is nonetheless a perfect specimen of a Qadiran stallion, and extremely loyal to Tamina (the only person he will allow to ride him).		Tamina has a shock-white Qadiran horse called El-Marees; which means "South Wind" and is a reference to the powerful and dangerous Qadiran southern-wind sandstorms. She proudly boasts that it is a genie-booned horse (legendary in Qadira, although claimed by Taldans to be just that, only ''legendary'' and no basis in reality) that she claims she earned from a powerful Qadiran genie when she passed his challenge of bravery. Whatever the truth of the legend, El-Marees is nonetheless a perfect specimen of a Qadiran stallion, and extremely loyal to Tamina (the only person he will allow to ride him).
			[[File:Horse (1).png\|1100px\|thumb\|center\|alt=Tamina with El-Marees ("South Wind"), her genie-booned horse.\|Tamina with El-Marees ("South Wind"), her genie-booned horse.]]

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	== Combat Style ==		== Combat Style ==
	[[File:~~Tamina1~~.~~jpg~~\|~~400px~~\|~~thumbnail~~\|~~right~~]]As she is so kind and merciful, and tries to avoid combat, people would think that Tamina might be a liability in combat, and expect her to take a supporting role of aiding and healing her companions. That couldn't be further from the truth. Tamina is a highly-trained swordswoman who is stronger than she looks, agile and tough. She relies heavily on her scimitar, and when she feels she (or her allies) needs it, uses magic to augment her/their combat and defensive abilities, often with magic that increases her/allies ability to defeat allies faster, or to make opponents easier to kill. This seems quite a vicious combat style to those who do not know her, but she states that if it has become necessary to fight, she fights to kill or overcome her foes quickly to end the bloodshed and pain as quick as possible. <br />		[[File:Tamina Action.png\|1100px\|thumb\|center\|alt=Tamina in combat with her signature scimitar\|Tamina in combat with her signature scimitar]]
			As she is so kind and merciful, and tries to avoid combat, people would think that Tamina might be a liability in combat, and expect her to take a supporting role of aiding and healing her companions. That couldn't be further from the truth. Tamina is a highly-trained swordswoman who is stronger than she looks, agile and tough. She relies heavily on her scimitar, and when she feels she (or her allies) needs it, uses magic to augment her/their combat and defensive abilities, often with magic that increases her/allies ability to defeat allies faster, or to make opponents easier to kill. This seems quite a vicious combat style to those who do not know her, but she states that if it has become necessary to fight, she fights to kill or overcome her foes quickly to end the bloodshed and pain as quick as possible. <br />

	Although she does not carry a shield, Tamina is trained in them and has a magic ring that creates a divine shield of force. She believes in fighting fairly and honorably, and does not typically rely on using her magic or shield unless she feels there is need, such as if facing greater numbers or dangerous beasts. If there is need, she will channel positive energy from the Healing Flame to her allies, healing them of wounds and other afflictions during combat. She is a more powerful healer than most clerics, but this gift of healing comes at a cost - unlike most clerics, Tamina cannot channel energy to harm undead (although if challenged on this she will remind the challenger that being the servant of a god of fire and the sun means she has plenty of spells - including some not available to those of other faiths - capable of harming the undead).		Although she does not carry a shield, Tamina is trained in them and has a magic ring that creates a divine shield of force. She believes in fighting fairly and honorably, and does not typically rely on using her magic or shield unless she feels there is need, such as if facing greater numbers or dangerous beasts. If there is need, she will channel positive energy from the Healing Flame to her allies, healing them of wounds and other afflictions during combat. She is a more powerful healer than most clerics, but this gift of healing comes at a cost - unlike most clerics, Tamina cannot channel energy to harm undead (although if challenged on this she will remind the challenger that being the servant of a god of fire and the sun means she has plenty of spells - including some not available to those of other faiths - capable of harming the undead).

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	When people think of talk about classic keleshite beauty, they imagine Tamina. Taller than the average human women, with a bearing that makes her seem taller still, her dark brown hair, bronzed skin and curvy form cut an imposing figure. Her light brown eyes verge on golden and shine with a vibrance that hint to some possible otherworldly heritage, and only her smile shines more beautifully. Yet, for all Tamina's outer beauty, it is her inner beauty that most remember, with many stating that Tamina's smile drives away sorrow and fear, reminding you that - like the the kelesh words tattooed on Tamina's eyelids - ''The dawn brings new light''.		When people think of talk about classic keleshite beauty, they imagine Tamina. Taller than the average human women, with a bearing that makes her seem taller still, her dark brown hair, bronzed skin and curvy form cut an imposing figure. Her light brown eyes verge on golden and shine with a vibrance that hint to some possible otherworldly heritage, and only her smile shines more beautifully. Yet, for all Tamina's outer beauty, it is her inner beauty that most remember, with many stating that Tamina's smile drives away sorrow and fear, reminding you that - like the the kelesh words tattooed on Tamina's eyelids - ''The dawn brings new light''.

	Tamina is usually seen wearing her Sarenite garbs, commonly associated with Sarenite dervishes and almost considered the expected clothing for Sarenite clerics. Whilst Tamina would state that she (and indeed any Sarenite) is free to wear what they wish, as someone raised in the Qadiran deserts, her garbs are not only religiously symbolic, but practical for hot weather environments. She traditionally wears a long, ~~white~~ chasuble ~~with~~ sand-coloured desert-robes ~~and a blue tunic depicting golden sunbursts~~. Amongst the layers of clothing she wears a black and gold chain shirt, and normally wears a Sarenrae-crowned helmet with a Keffiyeh wrapped around it, the colour matching her robes. Around her waist she wears a red sash, although she has been known at times to wrap this sash around her head as a keffiyeh instead (most commonly when she is not wearing armour).		Tamina is usually seen wearing her Sarenite garbs, commonly associated with Sarenite dervishes and almost considered the expected clothing for Sarenite clerics. Whilst Tamina would state that she (and indeed any Sarenite) is free to wear what they wish, as someone raised in the Qadiran deserts, her garbs are not only religiously symbolic, but practical for hot weather environments. She traditionally wears a long, blue chasuble depicting golden sunbursts over sand-coloured desert-robes. Amongst the layers of clothing she wears a black and gold chain shirt, and normally wears a Sarenrae-crowned helmet with a Keffiyeh wrapped around it, the colour matching her robes. Around her waist she wears a red sash, although she has been known at times to wrap this sash around her head as a keffiyeh instead, most commonly when she is not wearing armour and may want to hide or protect her face such as from the desert winds.

	When less formal, she often strips down to simply her ~~white~~ chasuble and trousers, with her red sash worn as a keffiyeh or waist sash. In whichever form she wears the sash, the long strip of red Qadiran fabric is wrapped several times and held in place with a golden clasp depicting Qadiran horses.		When less formal, she often strips down to simply her blue chasuble and trousers, with her red sash worn as a keffiyeh or waist sash. In whichever form she wears the sash, the long strip of red Qadiran fabric is wrapped several times and held in place with a golden clasp depicting Qadiran horses.

			When there is cause for it, she favours wearing an elegant and light blue silk dress of Qadiran fashion, with golden adornments symbolising sun or flames, though more subtly than her chasuble.

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Appearance

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	[[File:~~Tamina_real~~.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Tamina Dress.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|right\|alt=Tamina wearing a Qadiran dress\|Tamina wearing a Qadiran dress]]

	When people think of talk about classic keleshite beauty, they imagine Tamina. Taller than the average human women, with a bearing that makes her seem taller still, her dark brown hair, bronzed skin and curvy form cut an imposing figure. Her light brown eyes verge on golden and shine with a vibrance that hint to some possible otherworldly heritage, and only her smile shines more beautifully. Yet, for all Tamina's outer beauty, it is her inner beauty that most remember, with many stating that Tamina's smile drives away sorrow and fear, reminding you that - like the the kelesh words tattooed on Tamina's eyelids - ''The dawn brings new light''.		When people think of talk about classic keleshite beauty, they imagine Tamina. Taller than the average human women, with a bearing that makes her seem taller still, her dark brown hair, bronzed skin and curvy form cut an imposing figure. Her light brown eyes verge on golden and shine with a vibrance that hint to some possible otherworldly heritage, and only her smile shines more beautifully. Yet, for all Tamina's outer beauty, it is her inner beauty that most remember, with many stating that Tamina's smile drives away sorrow and fear, reminding you that - like the the kelesh words tattooed on Tamina's eyelids - ''The dawn brings new light''.

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Signature Quotes

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	* ''"Why wear brass when you could wear gold?"'' - a Qadiran expression that people shouldn't sell themselves short, or be afraid to display their achievements.		* ''"Why wear brass when you could wear gold?"'' - a Qadiran expression that people shouldn't sell themselves short, or be afraid to display their achievements.
	* ''"There are no second chances in the desert"'' - popular tribal nomad cautionary expression		* ''"There are no second chances in the desert"'' - popular tribal nomad cautionary expression

			When in a satrapy of the Padishah empire, and there is a great need, she has been known to declare:
			* ''"I am Shahazadei Kalish, daughter of Padishah Emperor Kalish XXII and the Janni Zehla, princess of the mighty Padishah Empire of Kelesh and the court of his Satrap, Xerbystes II of Qadira. If you do not fear the wrath of my blade or my goddess, fear the wrath of your Emperor and his Satrap when they learn how you defy me!"'' She has little real power, but the revelation that she is a princess and has the ear of the Satrap can aid her in intimidating others when there is need.


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