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DM: I'd like to pitch a character idea before I go out of my way to flesh it out. Please let me know if there are any issues with it.
Thaddeus "Three Walls" Versade is a disowned man, formerly a member of the Versade family of performers. He was disowned by his father when it was discovered that he was a bastard, the result of an illicit union of his mother and a passing elven merchant, himself partly-drow.
Three Walls is a performer of the street, a man of acting and theater, known for his bombastic performances and colorful theatre masks. His growing reputation as a performer and his talents for magic have caught the eye of the Pathfinder Society.
Mechanically, Three Walls is a Half-Elf bard with the Drow Magic variant racial trait. He will be a bard with a focus on spellcasting and party support.
Traits: Alabaster Outcast, Maestro of the Society, Elven Reflexes
Drawback: Dependant
Feats: Improved Initiative
Ability scores: Str 12, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 17.
Does this seem acceptable to you?
A question came up while I was pondering my bard's skills:
A common house rule with the bard's Versatile Performance is to allow the bard to retrain skills when he gains it (and when it improves), to avoid the problem of Versatile Performance making skills redundant or becoming useless itself.
Would you allow this form of retraining?
I figured it would be best to ask in advance, because this has a big impact on the bard's skill distribution. (And without the retraining, Versatile Performance is pretty much useless.)
Working on a Varisian cartomancer (witch archetype from Harrow Handbook). I was hoping to have her statted up on my lunch hour today, but it will probably be tomorrow before she's ready for unveiling.
Cydrius - no issues with your suggestion...house rule looks fine as well...
Haladir - looking forward to seeing what you are proposing...like I said, I haven't read he Harrow Handbook so this will be 'new territory'
Thank you for your prompt reply, I'll get working on a character sheet shortly.
I was wondering if I could join, but a few questions first:
>Starting stats: roll or points?
>HP: Roll?
>can we do featured races?
That is...if I can join
Thanks for your time.
oh, wait....I just had to do some reading. I understand the rules now, but I don't have the shattered star player's guide....what can I do?
The guide is a free PDF you can find it here: http://paizo.com/products/btpy8txj?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Shattered-Star -Players-Guide
These are the submitted characters so far (noting that, at the moment, not all of these are complete with back stories, etc)
So...10 reasonably advanced submissions (some are complete) and only 2 humans so far!!! 4 ACG classes and 3 people keeping it old school with Core Rulebook classes...
Got my character! Here it is....
Aja, Ifrit Summoner
Saves: Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +1
str 10
dex 16
con 12
int 11
wis 8
cha 17
(I did the bonuses for ablity scores already)
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Equipment:
Light crossbow, 50 bolts, dagger, studded leather armor, 3 gp
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Attacks= crossbow +3 (1d8)[/spoiler]
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Traits= Havoc of the Society, Ruin Raider
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0:
acid splash
arcane mark
detect magic
read magic
1:
touch of combustion(ifrit spell)
rejuvenate eidolon, lesser
mage armor
Spell like abilities:
Burning Hands 1/day
Summon Monster 6/day
And my eidolon, too!
Eidolon(biped)
str 16
dex 12
con 13
int 7
wis 10
cha 11
Saves: fort +3, ref +1, will +2
Skills: stealth +5, bluff +4, sense motive +4, perception +4
Feat: toughness
AC 13
Evolutions: gore, improved damage(claws)
Attacks:
gore +4 (1d6+3)
2 claws +4(1d6+3)
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psst- Rysky, i think your stats might be off... you might wanna double check your math (i could be wrong, i only glanced at them)
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@GM Zed- i never got a response (as far as I can see) about whether you would entertain multiple potential characters from a single player... i totally understand if you don't (since it will only add to the number of characters you have to sort through to decide), but please let us know if you would- i might submit another idea or two in roles that don't have many applicants yet.
Don't forget me, GM!
Are there any regional languages to Magnimar that a man might pick up growing up there? I have two extra languages to pick, and I'm not sure what they should be.
Also, another question: The Alabaster Outcast trait allows the character to start with "a single additional nonmagical item worth no more than 200". Would you allow for a light wagon (50 gp) and the light horse meant to pull it(75 gp)?
I picture the character as roaming the city with a wagon converted into a makeshift theatre stage for his performing, which is what is leading me to ask.
Cydrius
Shoanti is the language of the barbarians in varisia
Varisia is the language of the gypsy like peoples in varisia
The city builders in varisia are mostly chellish colonists who speak common(Taldan)
In sandpoint there is a family that speaks minkain
Goblin, giant are also common in varisia as the most common humanoid monsters
Here is a link to a Google Doc Character Sheet. I find it easier to read, but if I am selected, I will fully upload the character to an alias. Below is his backstory, but it is also in one tab of the gdoc.
As of now, he is a new recruit to the pathfinders. He has done his confirmation and is now heading off to one of his first missions.
An updated list of submissions to date with a few more anticipated...as always, it looks like choosing a party will be difficult...
Nate Lange - if you do have an alternate character you want to propose that isn't a huge problem - if you think a particular role is under-represented and want to suggest a character for that area, no problem...but similar to how I answered earlier in the thread, which character would you actually want to play?
Hm. DM, you missed a question I asked earlier:
"The Alabaster Outcast trait allows the character to start with "a single additional nonmagical item worth no more than 200". Would you allow for a light wagon (50 gp) and the light horse meant to pull it(75 gp)?
I picture the character as roaming the city with a wagon converted into a makeshift theatre stage for his performing, which is what is leading me to ask."
... also you forgot Three Walls entirely in that list.
Hm. DM, you missed a question I asked earlier:
"The Alabaster Outcast trait allows the character to start with "a single additional nonmagical item worth no more than 200". Would you allow for a light wagon (50 gp) and the light horse meant to pull it(75 gp)?
I picture the character as roaming the city with a wagon converted into a makeshift theatre stage for his performing, which is what is leading me to ask."
... also you forgot me entirely in that list.
Someone's not very well liked :p
Cydrius - apologies, I saw your languages question had been answered and completely forgot your other question - no problem with your proposal to have a wagon / horse - it fits your character well...
I hadn't put your character in the list as I didn't know how far advanced you were with pulling together the character...I will put him in the list tomorrow...thanks...
@GM- thanks. i really like to play and i have a lot of ideas for different characters that i would definitely enjoy. Teldon Moore would be a blast (and I'm certainly not having second thoughts about him), but here's another guy I would also enjoy who could fill a different role...
Neutral, Emberkin Aasimar (Varisian decent), Arcanist 1
Str 8; Dex 12; Con 11; Int 18; Wis 12; Cha 14
HP 7; AC 11; Fort +0, Ref +1, Will +3
in terms of what he does, i'd make him a well rounded caster- some blasting and party buffs, a little control, and as much utility as that leaves room for
traits:
ruin raider (campaign)
transmuter of korada (magic)
feats:
skill focus [knowledge(arcana)] (in preparation for getting a bonded item via Eldritch Heritage)
skills:
Appraise +9
Knowledge [arcana] +11
Knowledge [planes] +10
Linguistics +8
Spellcraft +10
Use Magic Device +6
languages: Common, Celestial, Varisian, Shoanti, Draconic, Sylvan, Thassilonian
When his tutelage ended he decided it was time to look for more lucrative work. He knew enough of the ruins, however, to know that he would not last long in them alone, so he accepted a position in the local Pathfinder Lodge where he is enthusiastic to put his abilities to work.
Henzu is immediately recognizable as a Varisian with his dusky skin and lithe features. His celestial heritage is harder to discern since his bright yellow eyes and wispy auburn hair are not entirely unusual among the Varisians. He wears a typical explorer's outfit, brightly colored in reds and oranges, a long scarf that wraps several times around his neck, and a worn but well maintained pack on his back. His cocked smiled gives his face a very boyish look and he is rarely believed when he tells people he is 77 years old.
Thassilonian researcher from Magnimar. Investigator (Empiricist), so a super nerdy half-elf skill monkey.
Still a work in progress.
GM, are the ancient languages okay off the bat or would you prefer I learn them later/not at all?
Thank you, GM. No problem, errors happen. I was mostly wondering about the list since you'd put me on the previous one but not that one, haha.
Howdy!
I put my bid in with Shymarra, half-elf harrower. This is a character I've been itching to build for a while. The plan with her is to start with a level of Magus, specifically the card caster archetype, and then proceed into Warpriest. She would be fighting almost exclusively with her harrow cards which would be thrown as darts. She will be providing mostly divine casting and ranged support, as well as some divination via her harrow deck. Anyone interested in her stats can check out this alias. I hope you'll have me and may the cards be in alignment for everyone else!
I plan to flesh this out a bit more, but this is the gist for now.
Shymarra
Female half-elf magus (card caster) 1
NG humanoid (elf, human)
Init +2 Senses Perception +6; low-light vision
DEFENSE
AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 9
Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +5
Immune sleep
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee short sword –1 (1d6–1/19–20)
Ranged harrow card (Mwk dart) +3 (1d4)
STATISTICS
Str 9, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +0; CMB –1; CMD 11
Abilities arcane pool, cantrips, deadly dealer, spell combat
Feats Deadly Dealer, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Appraise +2, Knowledge (arcana) +5, Knowledge (religion) +2, Perception +6 (+2 vs statue-like creatures), Profession (harrower) +9
Traits Harrow Chosen, Ruin Raider
Languages Common, Elven, Thasillonian
Submitting Ziomarra Callinovo, Varisian cartomancer witch.
Ziomarra draws a card...
...Crowns
...Lawful
...Evil
Submitting "Three Walls" Versade
Background is up, profile is finished. Precision since the bard is quite flexible: I'm going for a social skillmonkey role and a support caster role, and will be picking up knowledges as well starting with level 2.
My apologies, I broke the link by changing the character's first name and adding it to the alias's name.
This is Cardboard Tube Knight submitting my character (finally).
Fiona, her mother, runs a bookstore in Magnimar’s Shore District. Books on the legacy of Thassilonian culture were her toys and best friends. Most of her childhood was spent in her room curled up in the company of a dusty old tome or scroll. Even before she knew the words, Amy would stare at them for hours.
Amy grew up as the weird hermit girl. When her mother forced her to go outside and play the only kind of “play” she could manage was exploring the streets for relics (that mostly turned out to be old garbage). The other children became as annoyed with her “relic” hunts as she became with their dismissive attitude about the wonders of the history around them.
Her father, Aeson the Elf, is a scholar in the Pathfinder society—he met her mother when hunting for an old text that he heard she had come by—he taught Amy the Thassilonian language from a young age, along with Elven and Draconic. She joined the Pathfinder Society, in part, to be closer to her father, but also because it was the only thing that would make good use of her skills.
Amy is the record keeper for the Pathfinder lodge in Magnimar, but she’s biding her time until an assignment arises to ask for a reprieve from her duties to purse it. The recent events concerning Karzoug and the falling star (along with the murders up the coast) have led Amy to thinking that Golarion is on the cusp of something wondrous and impossibly horrible and she wants to be right in the middle of it.
Appearance: She stands about 5’7’’ and is slightly curvy with dark hair cropped just to where it covers her ears and neck. She’s got blue eyes and is fair skinned.
Here is an updated list of character submissions so far…thanks to everyone for the interest in my game and for taking the time to propose characters.
- Urtur – Orc Barbarian, Vestil Tempe
- Gefus 'Red' Nildana – Tiefling Bloodrager, GM Viskous
- Alimar Bruchev – Human Brawler, Trekkie 90909
- Terrance Foehammer – Dwarf Warpriest, Mokshai
- Brianna Kadren – Aasimar Shaman, Lady Ladile
- Piper Swift – Aasimar Rogue, Adam Warnock
- Rik Tik Tik – Ratfolk Alchemist, CA Jademan
- Yui Hirasawa – Wayang Witch,Jolly Roger
- Teldon Moore – Human Alchemist, Nate Lange
- Henzu Genuli – Aasimar Arcanist, Nate Lange (alternate proposal)
- Nalathi Estrid – Wayang Swashbuckler, Sodium Telluride
- Aja – Ifrit Summoner, The Flame
- Dezco – Dwarf Ranger, Rysky
- Grenwell Heidmarch – Half-Elf Investigator, Rowe
- Amy Unwin – Half-Elf Rogue, Cardboard Tube Knight
- ’Three Walls’ – Half-Elf Bard, Cydrius
- Rimek – Fetchling Oracle, Jooker
- Ziomarra Callinovo – Human Witch, Haladir
- Shymarra – Half-Elf Magus, Donato
I have had a good look at the list and, at my first review, I would suggest that the Arcane, Skilled and Martial type roles are well covered…the thing that appears to be in short supply (or at least not immediately obvious without a detailed review of character sheets) is a source of healing…it would be help me if those who are built towards such a role post as to what capability their character has (I am thinking the Warpriest, the Shaman and the Oracle would have some capability?).
Also, just as an observation, we don’t appear to have too many humans!!!!
In a pinch, armed with a wand or a scroll, the Bard can do a decent job of healing, though admittedly it isn't nearly as good at it as a cleric or paladin.
Also, just as an observation, we don’t appear to have too many humans!!!!
This is my Druid. I'm trying to keep her flexible with a variety of healing, summoning (easy to do when you can spontaneously cast SNA), and battlefield control, so hopefully she should be able to fill any holes. I only just now saw you were looking at dedicated healing, and might consider switching to a cleric, but I might need to retune the backstory quite a bit, and figure out if I feel like playing a dedicated band-aid.
Anyway, this is my submission as now, I'll let you know if I intend on switching her to a Cleric, its unlikely at this stage though.
I would he happy to heal with the oracle. I can swap out a spell for cure light and try to pick up a wand asap. As long as we have at least 2 people with cure on their list (to use wands) we should be fine.
Witches can do a decent job healing.
Investigators can heal as well as an Alchemist can. Not great or anything, but it's something. :p
I could also throw some points toward "Use Magic Device" and later get a wand (I was planning to do this anyway), but Amy's terrible social sills and Charisma mean that should would be kind of terrible at it for a while.
I'd like a real healer for this AP, I've heard it's quite deadly.
I might be off base here, but I bet if a healer spec person applied they'd have a fairly damn good chance of getting in.
I'd swap, but I am already doing a healer for another game, and one at a time for me. I want some smashy action to offset the healing role.
my alchemist would be able to provide some healing beginning at 2nd level (when he takes the infusions discovery), and i'm perfectly willing to take the White Mage archetype for the my arcanist (i didn't want to take it as the default cause i didn't want to step on any toes, but the reason i didn't post a 1st level exploit was in case we needed more healing). and, actually, i kind of like healing, so here's one more potential character...
NG, Aasimar[scion of humanity] (Garundi descent), Cleric 1
Str 10; Dex 13; Con 12; Int 10; Wis 16; Cha 16
Deity: Sarenrae; Domains: Fire, Healing
traits: Exchange Agent (campaign), Birthmark (faith)
feats: selective channel
skills: diplomacy +9, knowledge [religion] +4, perception(cc) +6
gear: traditional Osirion explorer's outfit (free), chainshirt (100g), longspear (5g), backpack (2g), cleric vestments (5g), vial of holy water (25g), 3 gold pieces
If the GM doesn't mind having an alternate character, I have an idea for an Iomedaean Cleric
If the GM doesn't mind having an alternate character, I have an idea for an Iomedaean Cleric
he said previously that he doesn't mind multiple submissions as long as they're all characters that you would really like to play.
If the GM doesn't mind having an alternate character, I have an idea for an Iomedaean Cleriche said previously that he doesn't mind multiple submissions as long as they're all characters that you would really like to play.
Haven't made a character that didn't want to play yet. :D