Here's the basics for my character.
Definitely interested. I've always been intrigued by Legacy of Fire, and there aren't many opportunities to play it.
With the region in mind, I'm thinking I'll submit a cleric of Irori from Jalmeray. He will spread the faith and lore of Irori wherever he goes, and will comment and respond in parables as often as possible.
Mechanically, he'll have some combat ability, but will be built primarily as a support character. I'd like to take the Evangelist archetype from Ultimate Combat, which gives the cleric a stripped down version of inspire courage and a few other bard abilities at the cost of a domain, armor proficiency, and spontaneous healing.
I'll get some crunch and background up a little later.
Will you consider Old Hazi. An elderly Transmuter. A profile is in the works for an older character.
Old Hazi is a decrepit and senile old wizard, who was found a year ago lying in an infested pesh warren without any recollection of his recent past and the vaguest notion of magic. A kindly priestess from the Sun Temple rescued him and nursed him back to health. She referred him to the Wizard Nastufal, who knew of the old man's previous career and agreed to take him on as his apprentice. Hazi quickly reestablished himself as a promissing magic user...but he wore out his welcome with Nastufal thanks to his cantakerous attitude, obnoxious flatulence and a complete unwillingness to assist with any kind of housekeeping. Nastufal decided to refer the man to Garavel. Perhaps there is a remote place in the desert somewhere where he can find more suitable employment.
Well so far for finished characters we have:
Alfred gnome druid
H'vok hobgoblin druid
Nasir human Paladin
Calain human barbarian
hoping that the rest of you will have characters up soon looking forward to seeing them all
I was waiting for confirmation of using the Campaign trait "Reclaiming Your Roots" as if the weapon were his connection to his old drow family.
Entered some basic info under Campaign info may give you an idea of how to make your character background.
The idea is very low oriental, just using the class as an architype of the thief class. If this doesn't work for you, then i will probably go with a female fighter "mercenary/caravan guard" No idea on style or if i'd switch to paladin, but those are my thoughts.
Here is Samuel Windwalker to replace Alfred as my submission. A few things that came from beyond Core book and APG:
Adventurer's Sash is from Seeker of Secrets, it provides pouches that can be secured shut or left open for faster access.
Hedgehog familiar is from Ultimate Magic
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It's using all the rules for the ninja class from Ultimate Combat, by paizo. I'm just changing the fluff from oriental to more local and adding ,my own fluff on where her "KI" comes from. Definetly not looking to change any rules, just the fluff. As far as party role shes a light armored duel short sword sneak attacker, with good skill points, that can serve as a party face. The biggest thing she can't do is detect traps like a rogue can.
Here's my character, still need to pick a campaign trait and include that into her background.
The class should be up on the pathfidner SRD, as well as in the UC book. I can link anything if you have questions.
edit: Trait entered, background updated. If you see anythign missing or any mistakes, let me know.
Calain's Stats and Gear is Complete. AND HE KICKS A$$!!!
Click the avatar to see the most feared dog in the Katapesh fighting arena!
I'll have my guy finished up tomorrow for you. That is the basic concept, but I have parties to get off to. Sorry for the delay, just a holiday weekend and busy busy.
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Wow, there are some great character concepts here, so I was thinking of seeing whether my character could join in. Also been looking for an opportunity to play Legacy of Fire, sounds fun. I present a summoner, as it looks like APG material was allowed and thought it would be fun to try. Here is my concept, a N elven summoner. Really toying with the concept of multiclassing with barbarian as well, I figure this guy has some pent up rage.
Shehilah grew up among a tribe of wild elves on the edge of the jungles of the Mwangi Expanse. He had always been a bit of a misfit, someone who didn't quite fit in because other elves could see he had a dark edge to his personality. The crux came when Shehilah and his tribe were ambushed by raiders. Most of his tribe died in the attack, but Shehilah and a few other prisoners were traded to a band of cruel gnoll slavers. The remaining members of his tribe died under cruel treatment. Finally, he cracked. He tapped into a reservoir of magical potential he didn't know he had and turned on his captors, aided ... by some sort of fell beast ripped from his psyche. It appeared as a shadowy tiger almost created from night itself, tearing gnolls to shreds with its claws.
Escaping, Shehilah fled into the deserts of Katapesh, learning how to survive in the harsh wilderness. He also learned about his new powers as a summoner. His eidolon, which he doesn't really have a name for, is his near constant companion.
Shehilah eventually wandered into the city of Katapesh, and is adjusting to life in the city. He has no real goal at the moment but is looking for something to motivate him, so quite easily could fall in line with a group of adventurers. He hates gnolls with a passion, as well as efreet - the raiders who subjugated his village seemed to have one of these powerful beings in their employ.
[spoiler = Shehilah] Shehilah
N Medium Humanoid (elf) Summoner 1
AC 15, touch 12, flat 13 (+2 Dex, +3 armor)
HP 8 (1d8)
Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3
Melee +2 shortspear (1d6/x2)
+2 punching dagger (1d4/x3)
Ranged +1 comp. shortbow (1d6/x3) [70ft]
+1 shortspear (1d6/x2) [20ft]
Speed 30ft
Str 14 Dex 13 Con 10 Int 12 Wis 12 Cha 16
BA +0; CMB +2; CMD 13
Feats:
Skills: Handle Animal +7 (1 rank +3 class bonus +3 Cha), Perception +3 (+2 elf +1 Wis), Spellcraft +5 (1 rank +3 class bonus +1 Int), Stealth +2 (1 rank +1 Dex)
Languages: Common, Elven, Gnoll
Character Traits: Deft Dodger (+1 Reflex saves), Forlorn (+1 Fort saving throws)
Elven Traits: low-light vision, +2 save vs enchantments, immune to sleep effects, weapon familiarity
Summoner Traits: cantrips, eidolon, life link, summon monster I
Summoner Spells/Day: 2 1st lvl spells
Summoner Spells Known: 4/2
0 – acid splash, daze, detect magic, light
1 – mage armor, rejuvenate eidolon (lesser)
Equipment: studded leather armor, composite shortbow, quiver w/20 arrows, shortspear, punching dagger, backpack, 2 waterskins, 2 days trail rations, bedroll
Money: 10gp 9sp
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[spoiler = eidolon] Eidolon
N Medium Outsider
AC 15, touch 13, flat 12 (+3 Dex +2 natural armor)
HP 11 (1d10+1)
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +0
Speed 40ft
Melee +3 bite (1d6+2)
+3 claws (1d4+2)
Str 14, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 7, Wis 10, Cha 11
BA +1; CMB +3, CMD 16
Feats:
Skills: Know (planes) +2 (1 rank +3 class bonus -2 Int), Perception +4 (1 rank +3 class bonus), sense Motive +4 (1 rank +3 class bonus), Stealth +7 (1 rank +3 class bonus +3 Dex)
Special Qualities: darkvision 60ft, link, share spells
Evolutions: ability increase (Dex), bite, claws, limbs (legs) x2
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I think that's all the stats, but still need to choose feats tomorrow. If anyone's interested, the concept is very loosely inspired by the main character of the Fool Wolf short stories by J. Gregory Keyes, thought it fit a summoner type.
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Well, this came out longer than I thought. Here he goes...
The next twenty or so years were spent being bounced about from gnoll tribe to tribe as slaves, a harsh and brutal life that took Urdaan’s mother in less than five. Nothing else changed for Urdaan and his father until a raid outside of Solku brought a number of dwarven slaves into the fold. As several were craftsmen of reasonable skill, the dwarves were given slightly more leeway in what free time was allowed, and Urdaan quickly made a habit of hanging nearby as the group reminisced about mining jobs in the Brazen Mountain, often even arguing about better methods to expand tunnels or distribute excavated dirt. After a few weeks, Urdaan realized the truth behind these reminisces; the dwarves were planning an escape. Having latched on to their tales of life away from the gnoll’s lash, Urdaan immediately volunteered his help, hiding and making makeshift weapons, discreetly dispersing dirt from dugout tunnels, and passing along information to other captives. To his shock and disappointment, his father saw no use in joining their ‘hopeless resistance’, a fact which only drove Urdaan further into the dwarven cause.
It was on the planned night of their escape that something when wrong. One of the humans in on the plot, a former caravan leader and the group’s planned guide, died suddenly after the mid-day meal, apparently from a scorpion sting. After a brief meeting, Urdaan suggested he could lead the group to Katapesh, having made the journey so many times in the distant past with his father, and from there make further arrangements. Adjustments made, the group made their escape attempt through hastily dug tunnels, only to find several of the tribes warriors and, to his disbelief, Urdaan’s father waiting at the exit. As the older elf began to make excuses on how he was only trying to keep him from doing something rash, having exposed the plan so that his son may be spared, something snapped, and Urdaan rushed the older elf, taking him down with one swift punch to the head. The gnolls moved in to restrain him, and what followed was a whirlwind of blows as the desperate escapees rushed in as well. Too many good men were lost, but largely due to their keepers overconfidence, Urdaan and a few of the other now former prisoners were free.
The trek across the desert was rough, having little in the way of supplies, and likely would have cost the ragged group more of their number had they not been found by a group from Solku lead by paladins of Sarenrae, searching for those who had been taken. After a brief time in their care, he joined with one of his fellow escapees, a dwarf named Thurrin Ironshod, as a member of his merchant group based in Katapesh, to get back to the only place left he knew as home. On the way, Thurrin offered him a job as a guard, being impressed with how the elf fought during their escape, and having little else, Urdaan agreed.
In the years since, Urdaan has worked alongside Thurrin, guarding trade caravans and market stalls alike. He makes for an odd sight, a full-blooded elf with an axe slung on his belt and dwarven armor, but his unusal appearance had become a brand of such, and his general record of success in driving off gnoll raiders led Garavel to his door. Now he saddles up with yet another group, off to drive away yet another gnoll menace. Yes, business as usual…
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Here's the character sheet
Urdaan Einalf
Male Elf Ranger 1
LN Medium Humanoid (Elf)
Init +2; Senses Low-Light Vision; Perception +7
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DEFENSE
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AC 19, touch 12, flat-footed 17 (+5 armor, +2 shield, +2 Dex)
hp 12 (1d10+2)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +1
Immune sleep; Resist Elven Immunities
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OFFENSE
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Spd 20 ft.
Melee Heavy Shield Bash +3 (1d4+2/20/x2) and
Gauntlet (from Armor) +3 (1d3+2/20/x2) and
Unarmed Strike +3 (1d3+2/20/x2) and
Waraxe, Dwarven +3 (1d10+2/20/x3)
Ranged Longbow +3 (1d8/20/x3)
Ranger Spells Known (CL 0, 3 melee touch, 3 ranged touch):
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STATISTICS
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Str 15, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 15
Feats Elven Weapon Proficiencies, Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Waraxe, Dwarven
Traits Adopted, Child of Zolurket, Gnoll Killer
Skills Acrobatics -4, Climb -4, Craft (Armor) +5, Craft (Weapons) +5, Escape Artist -4, Fly -4, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (Geography) +5, Knowledge (Nature) +5, Linguistics +2, Perception +7, Ride -4, Stealth -4, Survival +5, Swim -4
Languages Common, Dwarven, Elven, Gnoll
SQ Desert Runner, Enemies: Humanoids (Gnoll) (+2 bonus) (Ex), Hot Weather Outfit, Hot Weather Outfit, Track +1, Wild Empathy +0 (Ex)
Combat Gear Arrows (20), Longbow, Scale Mail, Shield, Heavy Steel, Waraxe, Dwarven; Other Gear Artisan's outfit (3), Artisan's tools: Craft (Armor), Artisan's tools: Craft (Weapons), Backpack (13 @ 27.5 lbs), Bedroll, Explorer's outfit (3), Flint and steel, Hot Weather Outfit (2), Hot Weather Outfit, Mug/Tankard, clay, Pouch, belt (3 @ 1.9 lbs), Rations, trail (per day) (7), String (50'), Waterskin, Whetstone
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Desert Runner +4 Con checks and Fort vs. fatigue, exhaustion, running, forced marches, hot or cold environments.
Elven Immunities +2 save bonus vs Enchantments.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to Sleep effects.
Enemies: Humanoids (Gnoll) (+2 bonus) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs Humanoids (Gnoll).
Hot Weather Outfit +2 Fort vs. Hot Weather (does not stack with Survival skill's bonuses)
Hot Weather Outfit +2 Fort vs. Hot Weather (does not stack with Survival skill's bonuses)
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in low light, distinguishing color and detail.
Track +1 +1 to survival checks to track.
Wild Empathy +0 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.
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Nice background story.
As usual, some stiff competition. Should be interesting to see who makes it.
I am thinking the same thing.
I didn't really mean for it to be so long. I got really into it!
I'll get a character sheet worked up over the next few days. Just to clarify, Pashaj is a cleric, not a monk.
This was done at the hands of Maresh Danma, a wealthy and cruel merchant of Niswan, and the first man to own Pashaj. It was a measure taken against all of the man's slaves, for they were to serve his daughters. In the case of Pashaj, however, it may have also been done to preserve his honeyed voice into adulthood. The boy was a gifted singer, and Maresh Danma came to greatly enjoy his presence and frequently kept him nearby. Eventually, the merchant deemed it worthwhile to gain some extra use of his slave, and so he taught him to read and write, so that he might record his business dealings.
Their lives may have continued as those of any servant and master, but for a dream that came to Pashaj one night. In the dream, there was a man more perfect than Pashaj had ever seen. Still, Pashaj could sense the man's discontent. His hunger was enormous. He had been traversing the mountains, and had been wanting of food for days when he at last came upon an orchard of bountiful fruit.
Any other man would have thanked whatever god he worshiped and indulged, but this man thought not of himself, but of a starving village he had passed days before. He pulled the tall grasses from the dirt and from them, he wove a basket to carry the fruit back to the people of the village.
The dream continued, and Pashaj saw the man arrive again at the village, his burden weighing him down. There he set down the basket and collapsed out of hunger. He did not meet his end, though. The people of the village were so filled with graciousness that their joy sustained the man. He revived, and sat in meditation for several weeks, not needing for food.
Pashaj awoke from the vivid dream, perplexed and overcome with wonder. He knew that it held some importance, but he could not understand what it had to do with him. He resolved to sing of it to his master, to celebrate the charity exhibited by this perfect man in his dream. After all, Maresh Danmna was rich. Perhaps he would be moved by the story, and would share some of his bounty with those in need.
But the merchant was not pleased. He was filled with fury at the impertinence of his slave. "You bring the tales of Irori into my home without warrant!" he cried as he struck Pashaj. He beat the boy within an inch of his life.
Weeks later, Pashaj awoke to learn that his master was dead. It was said that the exertion of beating his slave so brutally had been too much for the man, and that his heart had stopped. Pashaj, still confused, thought little of this, for as he had slept in recovery, he had seen more of the perfect man in his dreams.
A great physical toll had been taken on the boy, and few would risk his purchase, even as he grew healthier. Finally, he was acquired by Yarit Paan, an elderly scribe who had admired the boy's handwriting some months ago when doing business with Maresh Danma. Perhaps he was too weak yet for physical labor, but his hands were unhurt, and so they were given a quill and some ink.
Life in the scribing shop was simple and peaceful, and Pashaj grew to appreciate it greatly. His script steadily improved, and Yarit Paan proved a firm, but kind master. It was as good a life as one indentured could hope for. But again, destiny would intervene.
One day a monk of Irori came into the shop, and asked Yarit Paan to transcribe several copies of Unbinding the Fetters, the holy text of the Master of Masters. The elderly scribe, too busy with his own projects, reluctantly handed the task over to Pashaj.
The boy was entirely taken in by the scripture, and read it over and over again with wonder. He recognized the very stories that he had seen in his dreams! He would stay up late, reciting the words in a kind of trance. There was such strength and wisdom in the deeds of Irori; young Pashaj fell into deep adoration.
The day the monk was to come back to collect the copy was one that Pashaj had dreaded, as he had felt such a personal connection to the scripture. In the end, however, he was obligated to return it to the one who had commissioned the shop. When the monk walked in, the young boy handed him the stack of pages. The monk refused them.
"Those are not for me, young believer. They are for you." Pashaj was stunned. He looked across the room to Yarit Paan, but the old man just smiled at him.
"I have heard you speaking in devotion in your chamber every night, and even before that, I knew of your growing faith. Irori has marked you, and so on this day, you are no longer my servant, but his. You will go with this man now, Pashaj. I give you my farewell."
Hardly able to comprehend, Pashaj followed the monk to the temple and into his new life of servitude, this time to a much greater Master.
This story deals primarily with how Pashaj became a priest, but not really how he came to Katapesh. I'll work out further details in the next few days, but he is a missionary (I'll take that campaign trait) that has journeyed to Katapesh from Jalmeray. He shares a connection with the city, because it is here that he was first sold as a slave.
Great story.
GM: Start this campaign before I get bumped off the list. <nervous laughter>.
Flykiller here with my gnome archaeologist. I've just spent an hour writing the background and the website decided to log me out when I pressed 'save'. I am too frustrated to rewrite it just now, let's just say he was raised in Absalom and has always wanted to get out adventuring but never been able to. All he knows of the outside world he knows from history books (some of which were really just fictional adventure tales). He's talked the Pathfinder Society into trusting him enough to send him to join Garavel's expedition as a researcher.
I fully understand that's not enough to compete with the awesome stories other people have posted! As soon as I have another bout of free time, I'll try to restore the full version.
Raulzig Turfoodle
Gnome Bard (Archaeologist) 1
Str 10 Dex 16 Con 12 Int 14 Wis 8 Cha 16
Melee: Small shortsword +1 (1d4/19-20x2)
Small whip +1 (1d2 nonlethal/20x2)
Ranged: Small light crossbow +4 (1d6/19-20x2)
CMB: -1; Init +5
HP:9 CMD: 12
AC:16 Touch 14 Flat 11
Saves: Fort 0, Ref 5, Will 1
Archaeologists' luck 8 rounds/day: +1 Atk, AC, Dmg, Skill checks
Bardic Knowlegde: use Knowledge(any) untrained; +1 to Knowledge checks
Taunt: Demoralize with Bluff check
Seeking Adventure (campaign)
Reactionary: +2 Initiative
Acrobatics: +7
Bluff: +7
Disable Device: +5
Knowledge(history): +9
Knowledge(engineering): +4
Knowledge(any other): +3
Perception:+5
Spellcraft:+6
Stealth:+11
Use Magic Device:+7
Small (+1 AC, +1 AB, -1 CMB/CMD, +4 Stealth)
Base speed 20 ft
Low-light vision
Keen senses:+2 perception
Academician +2 Knowledge (history)
Master Tinker: +1 to Disable Device and Knowledge/engineering;
proficient with self-crafted weapons.
Gnome Magic: 1/day - Dancing Lights, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitaion, Speak with Animals.
Illusion Resistance: +2 saves/illusions
Racial favored class: Bard, +1 performance round/day
level 0: Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Spark, Message
level 1 (2/day): Grease, Silent Image
Short sword
Whip
Light crossbow w/20 bolts
Leather Armor
Backpack
Waterskin
Bedroll
Trail rations (5 days)
Wayfinder
Thieves' tools
Flykiller here with my gnome archaeologist. I've just spent an hour writing the background and the website decided to log me out when I pressed 'save'. I am too frustrated to rewrite it just now, let's just say he was raised in Absalom and has always wanted to get out adventuring but never been able to. All he knows of the outside world he knows from history books (some of which were really just fictional adventure tales). He's talked the Pathfinder Society into trusting him enough to send him to join Garavel's expedition as a researcher.
I fully understand that's not enough to compete with the awesome stories other people have posted! As soon as I have another bout of free time, I'll try to restore the full version.
Raulzig Turfoodle
Gnome Bard (Archaeologist) 1
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If you are using firefox get the Lazarus addon. Even if the browser shuts down whatever you just typed can be selected by right clicking in an empty space.
If you don't use firefox then I would write it on notepad or another text editor and transfer it to the site. Whenever firefox upgrades I have to wait for the guy that made lazarus to update it so that is what I do for long post.
When ever i write a paragraph or more, i do a quick highlight and copy just in case. Getting loged out happens a lot.
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Really enjoying the backstories and character concepts. Whoever is selected, sounds like they will make an interesting crew.
Wareagle, I selected the Forlorn race trait from the Legacy of Fire player's guide, though I see it also appears in the APG. In any case, quite happy to exchange it for the Gnoll Killer campaign trait. The description may not exactly match with Shehilah's experience, but it would certainly match his motivations and the opportunity to bash gnolls would be reason enough for him to join Garavel's caravan. And he's had plenty of practice hunting gnolls in his recent past to explain the bonuses.
I introduce Xor'zel Zer'lam for your viewing. I need to figure out his origins as I'm still learning about the Pathfinder world, but otherwise this is the mechanics and the basis of his background.
Are Eastern Weapons gonna be allowed (UC)
Calain fights with a Nodachi (Martial 1d10 /18-20x2) he took from a visiting Tian Champion he killed in the Arena.
(Can change it to Greatsword otherwise)
All great concepts and backstorys is going to be very tough to decide the final group.
If I'm selected, I am willing to put my +2 to ability score in Strength rather than in Wisdom if we need more of a melee presence. This character is not intended to be a battle cleric, but I'd like for him to be a martial artist to some degree, so he employs acrobatics and fights with a staff. I'm planning on taking Scribe Scroll as my 3rd level feat, but in the meantime, I'd like him to be more durable in melee.
All of this is pretty rough, but I'm willing to make adjustments based on the needs of the group.
HP: 12
14 Strength
15 Dexterity
10 Consitution
10 Intelligence
16 Wisdom
13 Charisma
Offense
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Attacks: Staff (1d6+3), Sickle (1d6+2), Dagger (1d4+2)
CMB: 2
Defense
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AC: 16 (Touch 12, Flat-Footed 14)
CMD: 14
Saves: Fortitude +2, Reflex +2, Will +5
Feats
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Toughness
Two-Weapon Fighting
Skills
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+7(5) Acrobatics
+6 Perform: Oratory
+7 Profession: Scribe
Traits
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Missionary
Wisdom in the Flesh (Acrobatics)
Domain
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Law
Class Features
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Channel Energy
Public Speaker
Sermonic Performance
Equipment
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Chain Shirt
Quarterstaff
Sickle
Dagger
Spell Component Pouch
So we've got what?
Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Ranger
Ninja
Summoner
Cleric (Evangelist)
Transmuter
Rogue
Druid
Tough call
There is also a witch in the mix as well.
I stand corrected,
Stabbity types:
Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Ranger
Ninja
Rogue
Paladin
Summoner
Cleric (Evangelist)
Witch
Transmuter
Druid
Tough call but at least the group can cover all bases with alot of different possible combos.
I stand corrected,
Stabbity types:
Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Ranger
Ninja
Rogue
PaladinSummoner
Cleric (Evangelist)
Witch
Transmuter
DruidTough call but at least the group can cover all bases with alot of different possible combos.
I think there is a Bard with the Archeologist archetype as well. That's actually a pretty neat archetype; one of these days I'd like to try it myself. I think that the other Bard archetypes that give Trapfinding (Archivist and Detective) give up too much other good stuff, but the Archeologist doesn't have as steep a trade-off.
There are indeed some really interesting possibilities as far as combinations, both in terms of story and party balance.
I keep checking here for updates. I am curious about what the party makeup will be.
Raulzig Turfoodle was born for adventure. Or at least, that's what he's been telling everyone around him for the last 50 years or so. Not that many were inclined to believe him.
The only child of a high-ranking wizard and a renowned actress, Raulzig was raised under extreme care, and has never left the city of Absalom in his life. One of his father's friends was a retired adventurer, and as a child, Raulzig was enthralled by the tales of his colorful past. Sometimes, he would even sneak away with Raulzig and play 'hunt the monster' with him. After his mother learnt of these exploits, though, she didn't talk with father for a week and the friend has never set foot in their house again.
Raulzig did not stop dreaming of adventuring, however, and he spent all his time reading books which featured ancient tombs, damsels in distress, dastardly villains, and daring adventurers with whips.
When Raulzig was of age, mother insisted he joins the Absalom Academy of Fine Arts. At first, Raulzig hated the classes, but with time he grew to love exclusively one of the Arts: history. He even founded a "Club of Historical Re-enactment", where he and his fellow students practiced historical fencing moves and researched ancient spells.
After graduation, he remained in the academy as an assistant professor of archaeology. Suddenly he realized that having an academic title opens up a whole world of new possibilities, when he was contacted by the Pathfinder Society as a research consultant for the upcoming expedition to Katapesh. Raulzig could not let this chance go, and he used all his charisma and connections (also, some gifts of unknown value may or may not have been involved) to get included in the expedition roster.
He spent all his earnings on getting the essential explorer's gear: a cork helmet, a whip, and a crossbow. When he stood before the Venture-Captain with his full equipment, Venture-Captain sighed and gave him a small intricate object - the wayfinder. With that, Raulzig was told, he would always know where north is. He didn't fully understand why he'd need it, since to the north of Katapesh lied Absalom, and Raulzig would much rather know where to go forward, rather than where to return back. Still, he thanked the Venture-Captain and promised to repay him as soon as he returns with all the ancient treasure he is about to plunder.
Long into the journey to join Garavel's expedition to Kelmarane, he couldn't stop wondering what the Venture-Captain's expression actually meant. Eventually he settled on it being a sign of envy.
Out of curiosity is there an estimated date for character selection?
New apps seem to have slowed down, so it might be sooner. It will be an interesting game for who ever gets picked, that is for certain.
Out of curiosity is there an estimated date for character selection?I believe that it's the thirteenth.
He put it in the opening post, and I didn't even see it. Thanks.
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Just checking in as well, everyone seems keen which is a good sign. Have updated Shehilah the summoner, with feats and replaced character trait as per suggestion.
AC 15, touch 12, flat 13 (+2 Dex, +3 armor)
HP 8 (1d8)
Fort +1, Ref +2, Will +3
Melee +2 shortspear (1d6/x2)
+2 punching dagger (1d4/x3)
Ranged +1 comp. shortbow (1d6/x3) [70ft]
+1 shortspear (1d6/x2) [20ft]
Speed 30ft
Str 14 Dex 13 Con 10 Int 12 Wis 12 Cha 16
BA +0; CMB +2; CMD 13
Feats: Summoner's Call
Skills: Handle Animal +7 (1 rank +3 class bonus +3 Cha), Perception +3 (+2 elf +1 Wis), Spellcraft +5 (1 rank +3 class bonus +1 Int), Stealth +2 (1 rank +1 Dex)
Languages: Common, Elven, Gnoll
Character Traits: Deft Dodger (+1 Reflex saves), Gnoll Killer
Elven Traits: low-light vision, +2 save vs enchantments, immune to sleep effects, weapon familiarity
Summoner Traits: cantrips, eidolon, life link, summon monster I
Summoner Spells/Day: 2 1st lvl spells
Summoner Spells Known: 4/2
0 – acid splash, daze, detect magic, light
1 – mage armor, rejuvenate eidolon (lesser)
Equipment: studded leather armor, composite shortbow, quiver w/20 arrows, shortspear, punching dagger, backpack, 2 waterskins, 2 days trail rations, bedroll
Money: 10gp 9sp
N Medium Outsider
AC 15, touch 13, flat 12 (+3 Dex +2 natural armor)
HP 11 (1d10+1)
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +0
Speed 40ft
Melee +3 bite (1d6+2)
+4 claws (1d4+2)
Str 14, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 7, Wis 10, Cha 11
BA +1; CMB +3, CMD 16
Feats: Weapon Focus (claws)
Skills: Know (planes) +2 (1 rank +3 class bonus -2 Int), Perception +4 (1 rank +3 class bonus), sense Motive +4 (1 rank +3 class bonus), Stealth +7 (1 rank +3 class bonus +3 Dex)
Special Qualities: darkvision 60ft, link, share spells
Evolutions: ability increase (Dex), bite,
claws, limbs (legs) x2
Don't have time to make the tweaks right now, but I'm planning on dropping Two-Weapon Fighting and Toughness in favor of Improved Unarmed Strike and Improved Grapple. I am going to go from subpar melee damage to decent melee controller, rolled together with the primary support abilities of the cleric and the bard.
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Don't have time to make the tweaks right now, but I'm planning on dropping Two-Weapon Fighting and Toughness in favor of Improved Unarmed Strike and Improved Grapple.
Do evangelists still get their deity's favored weapon? If so, I believe there was a posting by SKR ruling that clerics/inquisitors of Irori got Imp. Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat(god favored weapon and all). I'll try and find the post, but maybe check with Wareagle on that angle?
Don't have time to make the tweaks right now, but I'm planning on dropping Two-Weapon Fighting and Toughness in favor of Improved Unarmed Strike and Improved Grapple.Do evangelists still get their deity's favored weapon? If so, I believe there was a posting by SKR ruling that clerics/inquisitors of Irori got Imp. Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat(god favored weapon and all). I'll try and find the post, but maybe check with Wareagle on that angle?
Oh, cool. That seems reasonable. I just assumed it was one of those "favored weapons" that didn't actually grant a benefit (like the ones that all clerics are already proficient with), but the bonus feat would make sense. I'm fine spending a 1st level feat on it too, if needed. Either way. I love the idea of a grapple/support character, both thematically and mechanically, so that's what I'll stick with.
Evangelists do get their favored weapon. They lose Medium Armor Proficiency, Shield Proficiency, and one domain in order to get the equivalent of Bardic Performance, but I think it's a balanced trade-off. They also end up getting a different version of spontaneous casting (not cure/heal spells, but command/greater command/etc.), but that won't hurt my healing output too much as I would start with 5 channels per day.
Thanks for the heads up, Denji, and for searching for that ruling.
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Thanks for the heads up, Denji, and for searching for that ruling.
No problem mate. For the record here's the post I mentioned. It was a ruling for a pathfinder society character.