DM Mathpro's Jade Regent Campaign-Table 2

Game Master Almagafor

Looking for two replacement players for my Jade Regent campaign. We currently have A cavalier, a warpriest, and an arcanist. Character build rolls are in the spoiler below. We need a rogue-type character. Someone with disable device at least. The other new player can be what ever we fell will help fill out and round out the party. I will be taking my player input on applications but I reserve right of final say. If you have any questions feel free to post them here or PM me.

The new players will be selected on Monday April 11th.

I present Barlo Underhill

Would you be OK with an Unchained rogue?

I see that's answered already, thanks.

Hi, I've had a switch hitter ranger that I've wanted to play for a very long time.

Would be a good second party choice I hope. Though she should have no problem investing stat points in Disable Device if necessary. Thematic enough for a ranger. Details below:

Ielah Yelah, Young human ranger. Switch Hitter, Tracker and Survivalist.

Orphaned at a young age Ielah grew up in a Sandpoint orphanage. Unhappy she took to wandering away from the not very vigilant orphanage keepers into the wilderness around the city whenever she could. It is during these jaunts that she caught the eye of Shaelu. Impressed by the young girl's natural talents in the outdoors Shaelu became Ielah's unofficial mentor.

Under her tutelage Ielah has grown up to be an accomplished ranger. She doesn't feel very connected to Sandpoint as she grew up an orphan. Her love of the outdoors and wanderlust has led her to worship Desna though. She is a natural scout and a good fighter and would jump at a chance to join a caravan heading to mysterious far away lands. Especially if her adopted big sister is going as well.

I've gotten better at stat blocks/character sheets since I built her and I would redo it if picked :)

Would you be OK with an Unchained rogue?

I see that's answered already, thanks.

Yeah that would be fine

Dot. Will have something up in about 12 hours

I'd really love to make an Empiricist Investigator. Starting crunch now

Question, are you doing background skill? And for traits does anyone have Ameiko as their childhood crush?

I'm currently running Jade Regent; would you accept a character in spite of my unfortunate player knowledge?

Question, are you doing background skill? And for traits does anyone have Ameiko as their childhood crush?

As one of the players in the game, I can answer these two.

Yep. We're using background skills.

And I'm actually the one who has the childhood crush trait involving Ameiko, so yes someone has it.

I'm currently running Jade Regent; would you accept a character in spite of my unfortunate player knowledge?

Personally I don't mind but that it'll have to be up the gm and the other two players.

Getting an unchained trapsmith together. I'd take either younger sibling unless someone already has it, then caravan guard.

@Derric-
Does anyone have childhood crush for Shalelu? I don't want to compete with other players but I like the trait!

@Jesse Heinig-
I've been following what you do and there's some good stuff! If we get in would you fancy a bit of shared history?

I'm the arcanist in the party and I have Childhood Crush: Shalelu.

I'm also not bothered by prior knowledge of the AP, with the standard metagaming caveats.

@ElegantlyWasted: I bounced over to the campaign page via Derric's profile and looked at the other characters. Looks like there's a crush on Shalelu for the arcanist Leokian Trasandoral. EDIT: Ninja'd!

I'm all fine with making shared backgrounds, though I've not decided yet exactly what kind of submission to make. I note that this group is focusing on healing via the warpriest, which usually becomes a problem after a few levels, so I'm thinking of writing up something with some backup healing ability.

Currently leaning toward a hunter, but I could also be swayed to some kind of rogue or even a monk.

No worries! I'll snag another campaign trait, there's still a ton that can work without the romance factor.
I would have checked myself but can only steal brief instances to post whilst at work.
@Jesse- Unchained Monk is great.

Student survivalist seems like it has not been taken right?

@ElegantlyWasted: Don't have a compelling concept in mind at the moment for a shaman, though I'll keep it in the back of my head in case something comes up.

Edited cuz I hadn't caught the last bit about monk/hunter :p

I'd be very interested in this game.

I'd probably be looking at taking either Best Friend - Ameiko, or Younger Sibling - Ameiko. In the latter case the character would be the illegitimate child of Lonjiku, Ameiko's father, and a Magnimaaran prostitute.

As far as classes go I'm not sold on anything so far. Looking at possibly going Alchemist (Toxicant/Vivisectionist) or perhaps Witch (Herb Witch).

No one has picked any traits involving Sandru so anyone can get him.

Im going with a Sandru connection, but not familial. Crunch complete, backstory incoming.

All finished for consideration here. Thanks for taking a look. :)

One last question (for now); is retraining, as mentioned in Ultimate Campaign, possible? I ask because I'd like to go Swashbuckler (Inspired Blade) at level 2. That will help with some of the feat tax, because as far as combat goes I'd like to go melee with a rapier. However, I'd like to take weapon finesse as one of my 1st level feats. If I can't retrain, that will clearly be a wasted feat. Which will be ok, worst case scenario is I can use a ranged weapon for first level and wait until second for finesse.

I'm currently running Jade Regent; would you accept a character in spite of my unfortunate player knowledge?

Yes lets see what you can come up with.

Getting an unchained trapsmith together. I'd take either younger sibling unless someone already has it, then caravan guard.

No one has younger sibling yet.

@Derric-

Does anyone have childhood crush for Shalelu? I don't want to compete with other players but I like the trait!

We have childhood crush:Shalelu, Childhood crush: Ameiko, and Friend of the Family currently as campaign traits.

Student survivalist seems like it has not been taken right?

Correct

One last question (for now); is retraining, as mentioned in Ultimate Campaign, possible? I ask because I'd like to go Swashbuckler (Inspired Blade) at level 2. That will help with some of the feat tax, because as far as combat goes I'd like to go melee with a rapier. However, I'd like to take weapon finesse as one of my 1st level feats. If I can't retrain, that will clearly be a wasted feat. Which will be ok, worst case scenario is I can use a ranged weapon for first level and wait until second for finesse.

I will allow for retraining of feats.

I am extremely interested. I love trappers. I am running a PFS table tonight and gaming F2F this Saturday at local Con. I will draw something up tomorrow after work.

Meet Takamatsu Kaijitsu, "Slayer of Oni" (or will be...)

You didn't say anything about backstory but I like to have one. Hope you guys like. As a player I am very active. I post 10 times a day or so. Probably a little less now as 3 or 4 games have went away recently. Taka will be taking level 2 as a Crypt breaker Alchemist so I can find and disable magical traps. After I will continue in Summoner. Hope to get to play with you guys. Taka should be able to tank and can offer some healing in the form of infernal healing. I know the Synth Summoner has a bad rap but I have played them multiple times. I like the biped and won't be all pouncing tons of attacks with tentacle type monster. I'm playing off as an ancestral spirit that helps me me a Samurai :)

Thinking of trying thr Slayer class. I would-definitely-take trap finder at 2nd.

Okay! Crunch and a short background is done. If Mr. Heinig gets something together I'll happily edit to provide some edits.

Here is Damien Tarrant.

Build-wise, I'm going skill monkey but I don't want to be totally gimped in combat. For level 2, I'm going to take a level of Swashbuckler (Inspired Blade), for Weapon Finesse and Weapon Focus for the rapier. I'll then retrain my level 1 feat of Weapon Finesse for Fencing Grace so that I can add dex to damage with a rapier.
After that, I think I'm going full Investigator. Probably will gain the ability to make Mutagens first before taking other talents, but if in play it seems like I need to build a certain way to help the group, I will probably go that way. Also with Empricist and Student of Philosophy I'll be applying my Int to Diplomacy, Disable Device, Perception, Sense Motive, UMD and Bluff checks to convince someone of a lie at level 3 to make me less multiple ability dependent. I do start with Trapfinding and add 1/2 my level to Perception checks to find traps and Disable Device checks, so I think I'm good there, especially once I hit 3!

If there's any feedback you have for me or something you'd like to see that would be more beneficial to the group please let me know!

Am just passing through but wanted to make a comment.

@Elegantly Wasted Why not just start as a first level Swashbuckler and then take Investigator after? Not trying to be rude, really want to hear your thoughts on this.

Am just passing through but wanted to make a comment.

@Elegantly Wasted Why not just start as a first level Swashbuckler and then take Investigator after? Not trying to be rude, really want to hear your thoughts on this.

I think he's going for the trapfinding right out the gate, since the DM emphasized that the group really needs someone with that ability.

I think he's going for the trapfinding right out the gate, since the DM emphasized that the group really needs someone with that ability.

That would be correct! It would be a little less trouble to go Swashbuckler first, but it seems like they need some trapfinding and lockpicking, so I want to be able to provide that. Investigators, however, are very feat hungry, and I can't afford to be too dependent on multiple ability scores. Going with a Rapier is one of the easier ways to get Dex to damage, and I think Inspired Blade Swashbuckler will fit, both in adding Int to Panache, and for character concept. Despite his intelligence, Damien is a young man, and he thirsts for adventure. He probably doesn't have the martial discipline to be a straight-up fighter, but a flashy warrior that utilizes his intelligence and a piercing weapon to create distractions, avoid attacks and target vitals hits me as a pretty logical progression.

@ElegantlyWasted: Here are the concepts that I'm kicking around right now. I read your page for Damien and I've been thinking a bit about how they might interact.

Since there are a ton of applicants with rogues and trapfinding skills, I'm looking at filling the other opening with a support/healer or minor heal/combat character. If there's a particular concept that calls out to you @ElegantlyWasted (or to any of the currently-existing players), let me know and I'll flesh that one out.

Yvette LaBelle, half-elf witch (ley line guardian): This character is a support caster with some healing abilities. She would probably also be a casual follower of Desna, likely someone who has known Damien for many years. She is probably connected to Sandru, and has a rough awkwardness with Ameiko because Ameiko also had a half-elf in her family and it caused nothing but grief, so Yvette winds up reminding Ameiko of bad family times.
Yvette would also be a high Intelligence character with many skills and a good match for Damien's analytical mind. Note that as a ley line guardian she has no familiar and she casts using the sorcerer progression (but with Intelligence).

Constance Clarity, human hunter (divine hunter): Another Desna follower, who has spells and her animal companion because they were "chosen" in some way. Since hunters use a druid/ranger spell list, she has some support healing and also some buffs and fire magic. Would likely be a Wis/Dex character using ranged attacks.
Constance would be a bit more taciturn and withdrawn, a counterpoint to Damien in that she is more intuitive and prone to sudden flashes of dreamlike inspiration rather than Damien's razor-keen insight.
Constance might have some interaction with Shalelu as they are both people of the woods, though with slightly different focal points. Also possibly hooked to Sandru's caravans.

Leng, human monk (wanderer/weapon adept): Something of an enigma, Leng was raised as a monastic orphan. You know, like 75% of the monks out there. Leng is a skirmish character who would either use a temple sword or a kyuketsu-shogi (the latter for its reach, trip, and grappling features). Leng would have a peripheral relationship with Damien, perhaps seeing him as an erstwhile brother that he never had, pitting his serene wisdom against Damien's keen intellect, often with some monastic aphorism (usually humorous) in counterpoint to Damien's observations.

Leodegrance Tarrant, human (couple of ideas): This character would be Damien's brother, whether younger or older (your choice). Idea #1 is a paladin (possibly holy tactician), which would give us some healing support and more combat ability, but would carry with it the alignment issue, so I wouldn't want to do that if it would wreak havoc with the other players. Idea #2 is a bard (possibly songhealer). This character would be the less clever but more flamboyant sibling who is jovial, charming, and has a tendency to get into trouble. This one carries the possible problem of overlap with Ameiko, though.

I'm also able to gender flip any of these characters (turn Yvette into a male half-elf, give Damien a sister instead of a brother, etc.), or tweak them if someone suddenly goes "ooh! ooh! change this idea in this way and it would be perfect!"

Also, @DM Mathpro (or any of you players), if you want me to turn any of these into a full alias so that you can get a better handle on them, just say the word.

Also, @DM Mathpro (or any of you players), if you want me to turn any of these into a full alias so that you can get a better handle on them, just say the word.

That's okay with me.

DM:

Are we allowed to take a drawback for another trait?

@Jesse;
Oh, I kind of dig them all. I really must find a game you are running and apply!
I'd lean towards rolling with Leo or Yvette, most likely!

DM:

Are we allowed to take a drawback for another trait?

Actually yes you can take a drawback. However a word of warning: the gm will not allow your drawback to fade into the background! In other words, expect to see times when your drawback will affect the adventure. Not saying you shouldn't get a drawback just answering the question: plus it'll add flavor and fun to your character!

Good to know!

@Jesse if you end up going with Leo how would you feel if I took the Overprotective trait?

@Jesse if you end up going with Leo how would you feel if I took the Overprotective trait?

Suits me just fine. Assuming we both get recruited, of course. ;)

That is the rub! :)

This is a character for another AP please see the druid Pink Eye. He will be support heal support combat after 4th lv especially and support caster. Background is included with younger sibling. Please pick the one that best fits as I do not too terribly mind. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hey, interested.

I have this character made for a Jade Regent game that ended in TPK near the end of the book1.

I would love to continue playing her.
I'll re-work her background and crunch and post it in a few hours.

Basically it's an Urban-ranger with some party-face/detect skills.

Thank you. I love traits and drawbacks. They really flesh out the character.

Post him up after work...

@ElegantlyWasted: Here are the concepts that I'm kicking around right now. I read your page for Damien and I've been thinking a bit about how they might interact.

Since there are a ton of applicants with rogues and trapfinding skills, I'm looking at filling the other opening with a support/healer or minor heal/combat character. If there's a particular concept that calls out to you @ElegantlyWasted (or to any of the currently-existing players), let me know and I'll flesh that one out.

Yvette LaBelle, half-elf witch (ley line guardian): This character is a support caster with some healing abilities. She would probably also be a casual follower of Desna, likely someone who has known Damien for many years. She is probably connected to Sandru, and has a rough awkwardness with Ameiko because Ameiko also had a half-elf in her family and it caused nothing but grief, so Yvette winds up reminding Ameiko of bad family times.
Yvette would also be a high Intelligence character with many skills and a good match for Damien's analytical mind. Note that as a ley line guardian she has no familiar and she casts using the sorcerer progression (but with Intelligence).

Constance Clarity, human hunter (divine hunter): Another Desna follower, who has spells and her animal companion because they were "chosen" in some way. Since hunters use a druid/ranger spell list, she has some support healing and also some buffs and fire magic. Would likely be a Wis/Dex character using ranged attacks.
Constance would be a bit more taciturn and withdrawn, a counterpoint to Damien in that she is more intuitive and prone to sudden flashes of dreamlike inspiration rather than Damien's razor-keen insight.
Constance might have some interaction with Shalelu as they are both people of the woods, though with slightly different focal points. Also possibly hooked to Sandru's caravans.

Leng, human monk (wanderer/weapon adept): Something of an enigma, Leng was raised as a monastic orphan. You know, like 75% of the monks out...

If you could post a profile for Yvette that would be good. I'm curious to see how she looks.