On Abadar's Secret Service
Game Master James Martin

Alright, ladies and gentlefolk:

If you would go ahead and post your finished character sheets in your new profiles as soon as possible, we can begin. I may go ahead and put up an introductory post before everyone has checked in as completed; go ahead and post since I won't make you roll until you've finished your character sheet.

Wow bearly made it. Well this is my guy. He is missing gear, so what are the rules for that. Also can we have magical items?

Edit-Oh yeah what about hp too?

I will get a full biography and character sheet up in a little while, along with side details.

2,500 gp to start with, magic items are fine if you can afford them.

HP: Take full at 1st level, then roll for 2 and 3, re-roll 1s.

Thanks again for the selection. This is my first PbP game (although I've been following a few for a while).

Equipment and everything is done already. I'll roll HP now

2d8 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10

HP
2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Reroll
1d6 ⇒ 3

Level 2: 1d10 ⇒ 5
Level 3: 1d10 ⇒ 1 -> 1d10 ⇒ 2 ><

Looks like a good party make up. I should have my finished character sheet up by the end of the day.

Hp for Orin:
2d8 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

hp for animal companion
1d8 ⇒ 5

Thank you for the choice, OMB! I will do my darndest to not disappoint! I'm really looking forward to gaming with everyone.

HP: 2d8 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2
Wow...just...wow. Trying this again...
[Ooc]HP: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10
Aaaah. Much better.

Quick question: Since we start in Absalom, can I buy dragonscale armor? I don't care about enery resistance, it just lets me get around druid armor restrictions.

I've already bought my big ticket items so I'll be adding mundane gear to my list and I might shift around my skill ranks, but other than that I am ready to go and quite looking forward to this.

So are we starting in Absalom (and have time to do stuff there) or will the game kick off on board the ship to Abadaria?

K my guy should be done. He seems to have a bit of money left over but oh well. ;)

Sure, if dragonscale is available anywhere, it will be available in Absalom.

I'll probably do an introductory post in the Archprelate's quarters, then leap to the ship.

Sweet.

I'm posting from UK so gonna have to sign off for the night. Will check posts 1st thing. Looking forward to game beginning :)

I'll be back in a bit to flesh out the background a bit and get equipment bought. I have to go see a guy about a thing.

Just a suggestion to anyone who ends up with some extra cash. 1st level wands are an awesome deal. If nothing else we should pool our left over coinage to see if we have enough to get a wand of CLW. 50 uses for 750gp, is a steal.

MEVAKH AHRASK
Male Half-Orc Paladin (Sacred Shield) 3
LG Medium Humanoid (Orc)
Init +1; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +0
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DEFENSE
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AC 21, touch 11, flat-footed 20 (+7 armor, +3 shield, +1 Dex)
hp 29 (3d10+9)
Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +6
Immune fear, disease
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OFFENSE
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Spd 20 ft.
Melee Masterwork Battleaxe +6 (1d8+2/x3)
Melee Heavy Shield Bash +5 (1d4+2/x2)
Ranged Masterwork Light Crossbow +5 (1d8/19-20/x2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 14
Base Atk +3; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats Diehard, Endurance
Skills Acrobatics -5, Climb -4, Diplomacy +8, Escape Artist -5, Fly -5, Intimidate +4, Ride -5, Sense Motive +6, Stealth -5, Swim -4
Languages Common, Orc
SQ Aura of Courage (10' radius) (Su), Aura of Good (Ex), Bastion of Good (10 ft) (1/day) (Su), Divine Grace (Su), Lay on Hands (1d6) (3/day) (Su), Mercy: Fatigued (Su)
Combat Gear +1 Shield, Heavy Steel, Masterwork Banded Mail, Masterwork Battleaxe, Masterwork Crossbow, Light;
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Aura of Courage (10' radius) (Su) You are immune to Fear. Allies within 10 feet save at +4 vs Fear.
Aura of Good (Ex) The paladin has an Aura of Good with power equal to her class level.
Bastion of Good (10 ft) (1/day) (Su) One foe does ½ dam to allies in aura, full to self, +2 deflect to AC.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Detect Evil (At will) (Sp) You can use Detect Evil at will (as the spell).
Diehard You are stable and can choose how to act when at -1 to -9 HP.
Divine Grace (Su) You gain your Charisma Bonus as a bonus to all saving throws.
Immune to Fear (Ex) You are immune to all fear effects.
Immunity to Disease You are immune to diseases.
Lay on Hands (1d6) (3/day) (Su) You can heal 1d6 damage, 3/day
Mercy: Fatigued (Su) When you use your lay on hands ability, it also removes the fatigued condition.

Mevakh Ahrask was born a slave in Cheliax, enduring a hard life in servitude and solitude. His master, Ganius Sarini, was a harsh man of middling nobility in a villa outside Westcrown, who burned with ambition and frustration. Between days of backbreaking labor, his nights were filled with violence. Whenever a rival slighted Ganius, he would beat Mevakh. Whenever one of his investments failed, he would beat Mevakh. Whenever he was left off a list or denied any honor, he would beat Mevakh. Mevakh endured and survived, even when branded across his chest and both arms on his twelfth birthday. His salvation came when Ganius Sarini finally lost enough money that not even Asmodean clerics would loan him money without offering his soul, and he was too cowardly and vain to accept their offer. He turned instead to Abadarians, selling what little he had. It was with reluctance that he sold Mevakh, taking one final night to flog and beat the slave with everything he had, to an Archbanker for a fair price. The Archbanker took him to Absalom, where he treated him with respect and dignity. Mevakh took to his lessons quickly, thanking Abadar for the opportunity to be free of Ganius. He is a free man in all but legal technicality, something he understands and accepts, but he longs to settle the scales between himself and the Church that gave him freedom.

Is it just me or does everyone have issues with Cheliax. XD

Folks, I like what I'm seeking. I'll start the introductory thread tomorrow morning Central US time. Whoo!

Is it just me or does everyone have issues with Cheliax. XD

Not everyone. I'm sure Gellius has some understanding as to why no one wanted to stick out their necks for a graverobber.

Daisy hasn't had any personal experience with Cheliax but she's heard some pretty nasty rumours: demon-worshipers, imperialistic, and bad tippers.

That said, I made some changes to my character sheet. Didn't realize craft(bows) covered arrows as well, so put that point into survival, added mundane gear, and gave up the cloak of resistance to help cover the handy haversack.

I've 65 gp left if it'll help towards the Wand of Cure Light wounds.

Is it just me or does everyone have issues with Cheliax. XD

Lena isn't a fan of Devils, but she respects the nation's power and sense of civilisation.

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Just a suggestion to anyone who ends up with some extra cash. 1st level wands are an awesome deal. If nothing else we should pool our left over coinage to see if we have enough to get a wand of CLW. 50 uses for 750gp, is a steal.

If the DM allows us to pool money at the start then I can happily contribute to a wand fund. Whats a few platinum when we're all in such massive debt?

EDIT: Also Daisy, your character sheet says 'Male Halfling Ranger'- judging by your pic I'll assume that's an error :)

Ok, like 95% done, just need to by some mundane gear.

Remember 1st lvl scrolls are 25 gp a pop. Picked up a few, like rope trick.

If you'd like to pool funds to purchase a wand, I have no issue with that. Less than fully charged wands can also be found for an appropriate discount. (15 gp/charge for a 1st level spell)

Mevakh's cash belongs to the Church of Abadar (as does he), so his remaining funds will go into the pool.

Mevakh is a tall and strong figure with dark green skin and thick black hair. His orcish features are fairly prominent. At first glance, most people would think that he is actually an orc. He has a heavily-scarred brand of the Sarini family seal on his chest and arms, which he wears proudly as a sign of his perseverance.

If you'd like to pool funds to purchase a wand, I have no issue with that. Less than fully charged wands can also be found for an appropriate discount. (15 gp/charge for a 1st level spell)

Sweet

I make it 7 PCs, which would be 108gp each for a fully charged wand of cure light wounds. I've put the money aside in my inventory if everyone wants to contriubte, if not i'll buy one with as many charges as I can afford myself. I've also purchased a few more scrolls.

I've also made a minor change to my spells known (swapped detect chaos for lend judgement as I get detect alignment at will anyway).

This is a really diverse group. All we need is an elf.

Catfolk Bard
Dwarf Druid
Half-Elf Inquisitor
Half-Orc Paladin
Halfling Ranger
Human Alchemist
Tiefling Wizard

This is a really diverse group. All we need is an elf.

Catfolk Bard
Dwarf Druid
Half-Elf Inquisitor
Half-Orc Paladin
Halfling Ranger
Human Alchemist
Tiefling Wizard

Oh I see you just passed up the gnome huh. RACIST PUNK! ::Gnome punch::

Just a joke, saw a comedian with puppets on dvd yesterday ;D

The initial post of the game is up! Go here to post!

Also Daisy, your character sheet says 'Male Halfling Ranger'- judging by your pic I'll assume that's an error :)

Oops. (fixed).

Argh. I had my equipment list nearly done when either the boards or my browser decided to glitch and I lost everything. Working on it now. I'll be pitching in for the wand readily enough.

Any chance I can take average hit points instead of rolling? Considering that Mevakh is Con-focused, I don't want to risk low rolls (which I already got).

I have had Songan pick up a wand of CLW with just his funds if everyone else prefers other gear. Tried to get a good variety of different things, mundane and magical.

Mevakh, if you'd like, you may.

I have had Songan pick up a wand of CLW with just his funds if everyone else prefers other gear. Tried to get a good variety of different things, mundane and magical.

If you want to get one, do so. I still think the rest of us should chip in for one. Having two of those wands won't be a bad thing.

I bought a Clw wand as well. I'm not super gear dependant and am having some issues spending my cash. All the magic gear I really want is is a little too expensive.

<-Magic crafter (craft wonderous items)

Sorry for the lengthy first post in the gameplay. I blame the fatal third cup of coffee. I'll keep it reined in in the future.

<-Magic crafter (craft wonderous items)

ahh, but you can't cast barkskin for an amulet of natural armour.

Thats why I have Use Magic Device. But its low right now so how about a cloak of resistance?

Good point.

Cloak is tempting, though I'm thinking about investing in a wand of mage armour so I can have you, or another arcane magic user cast it on me when I get wildshape ate 4th level.

Songan, are you going to select an avatar?

I'm not sure they've got any catfolk pics uploaded. Be tough to find a solid representation otherwise.

Sidenote: Are we not putting in for either of the wands? If not, I've got another 108 gold to spend.

There's a few good catfolk pictures.

I am going to pick an avatar as soon as I have access to a good wifi connection on my laptop. Away from home at an educator's conference and my hotel wireless isn't working and my phone doesn't want to click on the avatar image to put it up.

Actually, yes let's pitch together to get a wand or two and since there is going to be 8 of us, it will be less than 100 gp each.

I think I am going to get a different wand and then get Leralt to make me a cloak of resistance while we are on our voyage (if the DM is fine with that)

Mevakh has 285 gold remaining, though he did not purchase any survival items.

Ok well I'll go ahead and add a wand of CLW to my inventory. The rest of you take 94gp off (assuming 8 players, 108gp if 7).