paizo.com Recent Recruitment Posts for DM Barcas - Kingmaker of Korvosapaizo.com Recent Recruitment Posts for DM Barcas - Kingmaker of Korvosa2011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-09-21T05:26:55ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasKhaladonhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1182011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-07T06:33:23Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">garabbott wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Y'missed it, Khaladon.</p>
<p>Good job to everyone, congratulations on the new players! I will keep my eye on the game, it is a very interesting concept and I'm excited to see where it goes. </blockquote><p>Dang it all! This is like the umpteenth time I've just missed being in a DMB game. Sigh, ah well. Next time! ; )
<p>Great gaming to y'all!</p>garabbott wrote:Y'missed it, Khaladon.
Good job to everyone, congratulations on the new players! I will keep my eye on the game, it is a very interesting concept and I'm excited to see where it goes.
Dang it all! This is like the umpteenth time I've just missed being in a DMB game. Sigh, ah well. Next time! ; ) Great gaming to y'all!Khaladon2011-07-07T06:33:23ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasPainlordhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1172011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-03T06:40:54Z<p>Good luck to those in the campaign.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, in another part of Korvosa...</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Good luck to those in the campaign.
Meanwhile, in another part of Korvosa...
[Spoiler omitted]Painlord2011-07-03T06:40:54ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM Barcasgarabbotthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1162011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T18:59:32Z<p>Y'missed it, Khaladon.</p>
<p>Good job to everyone, congratulations on the new players! I will keep my eye on the game, it is a very interesting concept and I'm excited to see where it goes.</p>Y'missed it, Khaladon.
Good job to everyone, congratulations on the new players! I will keep my eye on the game, it is a very interesting concept and I'm excited to see where it goes.garabbott2011-07-02T18:59:32ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasKhaladonhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1152011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T18:20:50Z<p>Very Interested to play a DM BArcus game!</p>
<p>Will put in to application shortly, no time right now...</p>Very Interested to play a DM BArcus game!
Will put in to application shortly, no time right now...Khaladon2011-07-02T18:20:50ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM Barcaslovelydwarfhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1142011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T16:06:24Z<p>Have fun everyone.</p>Have fun everyone.lovelydwarf2011-07-02T16:06:24ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasLucadeno Jeggare (alias of vagrant-poet)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1132011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T12:23:52Z<p>Awesome!</p>
<p>My sympathies to everyone who didn't get in! And congratulations to my fellow players!</p>Awesome!
My sympathies to everyone who didn't get in! And congratulations to my fellow players!Lucadeno Jeggare (alias of vagrant-poet)2011-07-02T12:23:52ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasBalodekhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1122011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T11:57:38Z<p>Well congrats to those that got chosen and enjoy the game. Poor Solangus goes back in the box.</p>Well congrats to those that got chosen and enjoy the game. Poor Solangus goes back in the box.Balodek2011-07-02T11:57:38ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasLucendarhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1112011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T11:44:03Z<p>No biggie, losing out to VP and DH is ok. They play in my KM PbP. Have fun with the game!</p>No biggie, losing out to VP and DH is ok. They play in my KM PbP. Have fun with the game!Lucendar2011-07-02T11:44:03ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasDM Barcas (alias of Isaac Duplechain, RPG Superstar 2011 Top 32)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1102011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T07:41:48Z<p>Selection time! I will explain in detail my selection process. I want to start by saying that all of the entries had merit, and that no elimination was easy.</p>
<p>I started knowing I wanted a few things. I wanted diversity, first and foremost. I wanted at least one Varisian or Shoanti and at least one non-human, as well as making sure it not entirely male. I wanted a full spectrum of alignments across the top half, though I was willing to consider Evil characters if it fit. I wanted as broad a group as possible in terms of class roles.</p>
<p>My selections are as follows:
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1. <b>Lucando Jeggare</b> (vagrant-poet)
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2. <b>Alejandro Endrin</b> (DarkestHeart)
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3. <b>Alistair Corinth</b> (DukeRuckley)
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4. <b>Elrithathiel</b> (Nazard)
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5. <b>Rica Hismar</b> (adrica)
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6. <b>Senjin</b> (Meowzebub)</p>
<p>I started by picking the highest ranked entry, <b>Lucando Jeggare</b>. I ranked him #1 with 22 points because I'm familiar with his writing and consistently impressed (10/10), I found a large number of potential hooks that I can include in the story (4/5), and I found his story unique and interesting (8/10). This eliminated the oracle competition, <b>Pluck Stoutbarrel</b>, and diminished the odds of other full divine casters. My next choice was <b>Alejandro Endrin</b> because of his connection with Lucando, his high scores (19 total points), and his being the only LG submission. Unfortunately, this eliminated several other fighters: <b>Sebastian Creed</b> and <b>Solangus Witrish</b>, while lowering the chances of other potential melee classes. </p>
<p>My next selection was <b>Alistair Corinth</b>, who I picked because I thought he would have interesting interactions with Lucando, half-Varisian heritage, good scores (16 total), and an important point of view as to the future of Korvosa. This eliminated <b>Winston Chareth</b> as a fellow inquisitor, and <b>Alyosha Baradin</b> because they are too similar. </p>
<p>As the slots were rapidly filling up, I made my next choice based on role: <b>Elrithathiel</b>, who came in at 16 points and checked several boxes including alignment, race, and combat role. This eliminated <b>Narnel Falerathon</b>, who was nearly identical but had slightly lower scores.</p>
<p>At this point, I was having major difficulty making the selection. I thought I had it several times and changed it back and forth half a dozen times. The question came the two ranger submissions that were mutually exclusive and had nearly identical scores (18 and 19). If I picked one, narrative interest would mean I couldn't pick the other. I originally picked <b>Pruitt Nellis</b>, whose story would be difficult but hopefully rewarding. If I picked Pruitt, I couldn't pick Senjin because Pruitt wouldn't be exposed to a half-race PC, and vice-versa. As a result of this choice, I would've picked <b>Tristain the Chalker</b> as the half-race that Pruitt would be exposed to. (I also liked his interesting, unique take on the urban druid, as well as a NG alignment to balance things out.) However, this would overstack the party with divine casters while neglecting arcane too much. I went back and chose <b>Rica Hismar</b> out of the arcane casters, which added a female point of view as well as another class issue. I rounded it out with <b>Senjin</b>, whose Shoanti and beggar's roots would raise yet another issue. </p>
<p>This eliminated the remaining choices, none of which were easy to do. The last two spots came down to a near-tie between <b>Rica</b>, <b>Senjin</b>, <b>Pruitt</b>, <b>Tristain</b>, and <b>Ruhk</b>, all of whom had 17-19 points. </p>
<p>I hope everyone enjoyed the selection process, even if you didn't get picked. I know how much of a letdown it can be to not be picked for a game that you spent a lot of time and effort trying to get into. (I was actually recently turned down myself, not a week ago.) If you didn't get chosen, I hope these interesting characters get picked eventually too and that your time here has helped you flesh them out for the future. If anyone wants specific feedback or your scores, I'll gladly give it to you if you ask.</p>
<p><a href="http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/community/gaming/playByPostDiscussion/dMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosaOOC&page=1#1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Here's the OOC thread.</a></p>Selection time! I will explain in detail my selection process. I want to start by saying that all of the entries had merit, and that no elimination was easy.
I started knowing I wanted a few things. I wanted diversity, first and foremost. I wanted at least one Varisian or Shoanti and at least one non-human, as well as making sure it not entirely male. I wanted a full spectrum of alignments across the top half, though I was willing to consider Evil characters if it fit. I wanted as broad a...DM Barcas (alias of Isaac Duplechain, RPG Superstar 2011 Top 32)2011-07-02T07:41:48ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasBalodekhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1092011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T05:05:42Z<p>@Solangus Does he wish to see Cheliax and Asmodeus ruling over Korvosa? How has he advanced thus far in the Hellknights? How would he get involved in a band of revolutionaries? Does he do any thinking for himself? If not, does it bother him that he is this way?</p>
<p>Yes, he would like to see Korvosa ruled by Cheliax, but he is more loyal to the Hellknights than Cheliax. If there is a strong lawful ruler on the throne and the Hellknights were partially responsible and thus had influence, he would consider that a success. He is only an applicant to the Hellknights, he has not been approved for squire hood yet.</p>
<p>He would become involved with revolutionaries due to dissatisfaction with the current government and it's perceived inability to enforce the law, or because his superiors ordered him to.</p>
<p>He is a free thinker, but he also believes in order over chaos, above and beyond his own personal feelings and how that law might affect others. He will not question what he sees as a lawful order, but he will allow personal experience to sway him. Getting him to break a law would be very difficult and he would have to be convinced that the law isn't correct first. In his mind law is really a way of saying that the strong rule over the weak. If the government of Korvosa is weak, then the strong must replace it, via revolution if necessary.</p>@Solangus Does he wish to see Cheliax and Asmodeus ruling over Korvosa? How has he advanced thus far in the Hellknights? How would he get involved in a band of revolutionaries? Does he do any thinking for himself? If not, does it bother him that he is this way?
Yes, he would like to see Korvosa ruled by Cheliax, but he is more loyal to the Hellknights than Cheliax. If there is a strong lawful ruler on the throne and the Hellknights were partially responsible and thus had influence, he would...Balodek2011-07-02T05:05:42ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM Barcasgarabbotthttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1082011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T01:54:31Z<p><i>Did he hold a torch for Samia, and thus devastated by that as well?</i></p>
<p>Yes, his love for Samia persisted throughout the years, but it was more the type of love visible in a tragic Shakespearean poem rather than a cheesy soap opera. Samia was on a pedestal of beauty and good, far from his reach. Even if she was lowered to his level and chosen him, it would have destroyed his love for her, knowing that she had in doing so broken the heart of his own brother in the process. Long story short: yes, he held a torch for Samia, but he would never have returned to Korvosa to act on it.</p>
<p><i>Is the reason he has the heretic archetype because he keeps heading into cities?</i></p>
<p>I imagine him having the heretic archetype because he is a worshiper of the god of <i>family</i> and <i>community</i>, but he caused the tragic separation of his own family. I'm sure the locals in the area felt badly for Bree and Dastan when Winston left, and he was probably viewed as childish and immature for the action. Some of the Harse locals might even hold some animosity for Winston, though his family (being loving, forgiving people) would not hold a grudge. And, being somewhat of a drifter, while he was serving the community he was at the same time abandoning them in a selfish search to understand the emotions inside of him. He preaches and believes in the ethics of Erastil, but in a few select scenarios his actions have contradicted them.</p>
<p><i>How long has he had his Erastil-granted powers?</i></p>
<p>This question has bothered me since I invented the basic concept of the character. How can a 43 year old wander the world for decades and yet, when the adventure begins, still be only a level 1 character? It seems a little unorthodox. I believe his weapon proficiencies, especially the longbow, would have come from his childhood when he grew up on the farm hunting and farming for a living. The armor proficiencies would have come during his time working while abroad—it's a dangerous world and one must protect oneself. As for the spells and various special abilities granted by Erastil, however, I think would be most interesting if he gained them close to the end of the line—right before and right after learning of Harold and Samia's death. And when he decides to avenge the death of his brother's family and take up his brother's place where he left off by serving the people of Korvosa during their time of need, Erastil would have recognized Winston as a valuable tool in saving the poor community from the impending doom, and chosen this time to completely manifest in him the rest of the powers. In other words, the supernatural abilities</p>Did he hold a torch for Samia, and thus devastated by that as well?
Yes, his love for Samia persisted throughout the years, but it was more the type of love visible in a tragic Shakespearean poem rather than a cheesy soap opera. Samia was on a pedestal of beauty and good, far from his reach. Even if she was lowered to his level and chosen him, it would have destroyed his love for her, knowing that she had in doing so broken the heart of his own brother in the process. Long story short: yes,...garabbott2011-07-02T01:54:31ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM Barcaslovelydwarfhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1072011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T01:04:20Z<p>Here's the information for the spreadsheet. Sorry about missing it at first.
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>Here's the information for the spreadsheet. Sorry about missing it at first.
[Spoiler omitted]lovelydwarf2011-07-02T01:04:20ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasLucendarhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1062011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T00:38:16Z<p>Vengeance for Creed is his narrow-minded goal at the beginning but perhaps through the journey, he will find redemption and belief in a higher ideal outside his selfish perspective. After all, he has no idea how deep the corruption goes and how it affects other people.</p>Vengeance for Creed is his narrow-minded goal at the beginning but perhaps through the journey, he will find redemption and belief in a higher ideal outside his selfish perspective. After all, he has no idea how deep the corruption goes and how it affects other people.Lucendar2011-07-02T00:38:16ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasLorelei (alias of Joy)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1052011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T00:19:02Z<p>Just can't get the cleric to work as well as the fighter did. So I'm just going to bow out.</p>Just can't get the cleric to work as well as the fighter did. So I'm just going to bow out.Lorelei (alias of Joy)2011-07-02T00:19:02ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasRuhk "The Dandy" (alias of BoggBear)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1042011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T00:13:23Z<p>They changed it again? I'm having trouble keeping up sometimes.
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Right. Falcata it is then.</p>
<p>Edit: Your other comment is true, but I still feel that it make sense personality wise to keep that feat. Plus, spells do run out haha.</p>
<p>Edit: Additionaly, I've designed Ruhk as a Bladebound magus in case you missed that bit. Sorry, I guess I forgot to be clear about that bit.</p>They changed it again? I'm having trouble keeping up sometimes.
Right. Falcata it is then.
Edit: Your other comment is true, but I still feel that it make sense personality wise to keep that feat. Plus, spells do run out haha.
Edit: Additionaly, I've designed Ruhk as a Bladebound magus in case you missed that bit. Sorry, I guess I forgot to be clear about that bit.Ruhk "The Dandy" (alias of BoggBear)2011-07-02T00:13:23ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM BarcasDM Barcas (alias of Isaac Duplechain, RPG Superstar 2011 Top 32)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1032011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-02T00:04:41Z<p>Okay, here's my final round of questions. If you don't get any questions, don't worry. I want to give every single character the best opportunity possible to get in. For a lot of the characters, I feel that I've got a great grasp of how they might fit into the campaign, so I don't need any more questions. That doesn't mean that people who get questions are at any disadvantage. I have only tentatively assigned one spot so far, so five are up for grabs.</p>
<p><b>@Lorelai</b> Okay, can you give me any details about a potential cleric build? What domain? What sort of spells? </p>
<p><b>@Ruhk</b> The urumi doesn't have reach, but it is a bladed weapon. Just keep in mind that the magus can't use several of its best abilities when using two weapons.</p>
<p><b>@Alyosha</b> I still need the data for my spreadsheet, such as age, deity, etc.</p>
<p><b>@Solangus</b> Does he wish to see Cheliax and Asmodeus ruling over Korvosa? How has he advanced thus far in the Hellknights? How would he get involved in a band of revolutionaries? Does he do any thinking for himself? If not, does it bother him that he is this way?</p>
<p><b>@Sebastian</b> If he achieves vengeance, would he be finished with everything? What would keep him motivated beyond simple vengeance?</p>
<p><b>@Winston</b> Murdered twin brother, eh? Did he hold a torch for Samia, and thus devastated by that as well? Is the reason he has the heretic archetype because he keeps heading into cities? How long has he had his Erastil-granted powers? </p>
<p><b>CURRENT APPLICANTS</b>
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Lucadeno Jeggare, LN Human Male Oracle (Veils)
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Elrithrathiel, CN Elf Female Rogue (Sniper)
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Narnel Falerathon, CN Elf Male Rogue (Sniper)
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Gathien Toran, CG Halfling Male Barbarian (Elemental Kin)
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Grusk, N Half-Orc Summoner
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Pruitt Nellis, LN Half-Elf Male Ranger (Urban Ranger)
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Senjin, NG Human Male Ranger (Skirmisher)
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Alyosha Baradin, CG Human Male Sorcerer
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Alejandro Endrin, LG Human Male Fighter (Weapon Master)
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Lorelei, LN Human Female Fighter
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Alistair Corinth, CG Human Male Inquisitor of Milani
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Ruhk "The Dandy", CN Tengu Male Magus
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Tristain the Chalker, NG Half-Elf Druid (Urban Druid)
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Sebastian Creed, CG Human Male Fighter (Polearm)
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Quariel, CN Elf Male Wizard
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Rica Hismar, CN Human Female Summoner
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Winston Chareth, CG Human Male Inquisitor of Erastil
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Solangus Witrish, LE Human Male Fighter (Polearm)
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Pluck Stoutbarrel, CN Halfling Male Oracle (Flame)</p>Okay, here's my final round of questions. If you don't get any questions, don't worry. I want to give every single character the best opportunity possible to get in. For a lot of the characters, I feel that I've got a great grasp of how they might fit into the campaign, so I don't need any more questions. That doesn't mean that people who get questions are at any disadvantage. I have only tentatively assigned one spot so far, so five are up for grabs.
@Lorelai Okay, can you give me any...DM Barcas (alias of Isaac Duplechain, RPG Superstar 2011 Top 32)2011-07-02T00:04:41ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM Barcasacidricahttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1022011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-01T21:47:29Z<p>Name: Rica Hismar
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Race: Human
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Gender: Female
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Age: 22
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Class: Summoner
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Alignment: CN
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Projected Build: Master Summoner, straight Summoner.
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Combat Role: Flexible summons with supportive casting.
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Personality: Reckless, narcissistic, awkward.
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Primary Deity: None
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Concept: Best summoner ever, totally.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Name: Rica Hismar
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Class: Summoner
Alignment: CN
Projected Build: Master Summoner, straight Summoner.
Combat Role: Flexible summons with supportive casting.
Personality: Reckless, narcissistic, awkward.
Primary Deity: None
Concept: Best summoner ever, totally.
[Spoiler omitted]acidrica2011-07-01T21:47:29ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: Kingmaker of Korvasa - DM Barcasredcloverhttps://paizo.com/campaigns/DMBarcasKingmakerOfKorvosa/recruiting&page=3#1012011-09-21T05:26:55Z2011-07-01T21:24:51Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">redclover wrote:</div><blockquote><p> I'd like to say that I'm interested, albeit in a little late. I'm working on an Elven Monk of the Lotus, I think it'll offer alot of rich RP opportunities. I'll post a write up in the next couple hours, any questions or comments would be great, thanks.</p>
<p>Are you okay with alternative racial traits? I'd like to take Lightbringer. </blockquote><p>I'll have to withdraw my entry, i had a good idea but alas life interferes and i will be unable to write up a sufficient back story.
<p>Good luck to the rest of you</p>redclover wrote:I'd like to say that I'm interested, albeit in a little late. I'm working on an Elven Monk of the Lotus, I think it'll offer alot of rich RP opportunities. I'll post a write up in the next couple hours, any questions or comments would be great, thanks.
Are you okay with alternative racial traits? I'd like to take Lightbringer.
I'll have to withdraw my entry, i had a good idea but alas life interferes and i will be unable to write up a sufficient back story. Good luck to the...redclover2011-07-01T21:24:51Z