Golarion's a big place. Where specifically? I like to tie my characters to their locations when possible.
Somewhere in making the character I had in mind, it split off into two different characters.So, with any luck, tomorrow I will have the background for both worked out, and you can let me know which you prefer, and that will be the one I stat up.
Working on my dread. Just wondering was this point buy? if so how much I didn't see it in the post.
Here's my submission. I'll fill in details shortly, but here's the overall framework.
Here's the shell for my submission which I will flesh out once we get more details. I intened to be the older matron of the group, the face and the person people fear. I will write up the full background when I finish the character
Here are Amadeo's stats and background story.
Amadeo was born in Lastwall, and all his youth he was educated with stories of good deeds and duty.
His mother was a paladin and his father a cleric of Iomedae. Both his parents loved him dearly, though they hadn't much time for family life.
His older brother, Stavro, was a skilled fighter, which he greatly admired.
One day, his mother disappeared while on an expedition beyond the Wardstones which guard the ruined realm of Sarkoris, now subsumed into the abyssal pit of the Worlwound.
His father wanted to go in search of her spouse, but Lastwall's military command forbade it, because they feared a major assault was coming from the demonic forces and they needed all the able-bodied men they could get to defend the city walls.
So his father stayed in the city and prepared for battle.
But Amadeo's older brother couldn't resolve himself to abandon all hope, so he set off alone in a desperate expedition to rescue their mother.
Amadeo wanted to come with him, but Stavro sneaked alone under the cover of the night to prevent it.
Then the demonic assault came, and Amadeo did his part. The demons were repelled, but many were killed, and his own father was grievously wounded.
His father summoned his son to his deathbed to bid him goodbye.
"I wish you wouldn't die" said Amadeo.
"I give my life to the greater good" answered his father. And then he died.
That night, while Amadeo was awake mourning the remains of his father, an eldritch vortex opened and he saw coming out from it an evil apparition in the likeness of his mother.
She taunted him, saying she had flayed Stavro out of his skin when he came to rescue her, before eating him alive, and that she was now a good whore servicing the mighty demon lords.
"Iomedae, save her !" pleaded Amadeo.
The goddess didn't respond to his pleas, but Lastwall's soldiers, summoned by his cries, ran to the scene and were able to destroy his mother.
Amadeo didn't sleep for a full week after all that horror.
Finally, he was able to fall asleep only after a singular train of thought had bore itself into his foggy mind.
There's no greater good.
Only the good you do to yourself.
And the good you do to those loyal to you, if you're loyal to them (and you should be).
These have been the core tenets of his personal faith for the rest of his life - until now.
Personality hints:
Amadeo likes to live the good life, and is a little bit obsessed with amassing wealth. Besides that, he appears as a charming and pretty tolerant criminal.
Unless you betray him, in which case he becomes a murderous fiend.
Owing to his education, Amadeo is a very religious man and a worshiper of Callistria.
He has a strange sacred/casual relationship to his goddess, which could be summarized as: "I scratch your back and you scratch mine."
He has set his mind to becoming a criminal lord and he is working hard to fulfill that goal.
AMADEO CR 2
Male Human (Taldan) Rogue 3
LN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 26 (3d8+6)
Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1
Defensive Abilities Evasion, Trap Sense +1
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +5 (1d4+1/19-20/x2)
Shortsword +5 (1d6+1/19-20/x2)
Ranged Shortbow +5 (1d6/20/x3)
Special Attacks Sneak Attack +2d6
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STATISTICS
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Str 12, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 14
Base Atk +2; CMB +3; CMD 17
Feats Combat Expertise +/-1, Dodge, Improved Feint, Rogue Weapon Proficiencies, Toughness +3, Weapon Finesse
Traits Charming, Deft Dodger, World Traveler: Sense Motive
Skills Acrobatics +8, Bluff +8, Climb +4, Diplomacy +8, Disable Device +9, Escape Artist +8, Fly +2, Intimidate +8, Perception +6, Ride +2, Sense Motive +7, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +8, Swim +0, Use Magic Device +8
Languages Common, Elven, Orc
SQ Trapfinding +1
Combat Gear Arrows (20), Dagger, Shortbow, Shortsword, Studded Leather; Other Gear Thieves' tools
Wealth 52 gp
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Charming +1 Bluff/Diplomacy/save DC for a language-dependent spell vs. targets who could be sexually attracted to you.
Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Evasion (Ex) If you succeed at a Reflex save for half damage, you take none instead.
Improved Feint You can make a Bluff check to feint in combat as a move action.
Sneak Attack +2d6 +2d6 damage if you flank your target or your target is flat-footed.
Trap Sense +1 (Ex) +1 bonus on reflex saves and AC against traps.
Trapfinding +1 +1 to find or disable traps.
Here's what I came up with (Jelani). Will write a background once I know more about where the campaign is taking place and what we are doing.
Essentially he's a dwarven wiseguy who wants to move up to be the kingpin of whatever town the PCs are in.
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As for posting there are days where I'm too busy to post more than once, but most days I find myself wishing there was more I could post but waiting on others.
Ok the crunch is done. Just need a proper backstory and one more trait. The dread class is pretty sweet though i must say they really push you towards nightmare form(which I do not like and will not be taking)
Sturk would be interested...
Finished most of the crunch, will do equipment when we get the starting wealth.
I focused on diplomacy as my class skill and added in a trait to make Bluff a class skill as well as I would like to be the face of the party
I have an idea for a character but need to tweek it a bit since it was originally created for a Council of Thieves AP game.
itnital stuff in the profile but will obviously need changes (like alignment, level, a bit of background stuff)
BTW I have never originally concieved this character as evil until now. Have been playing this character since 2nd edition (as an elf Mage/thief)
EDIT: Profile updated
EDIT 2: now need to buy equipment
I'm interested, first time back on the boards after a long while and this is the kind of thing i like to see!
I'll have something up soon in the way of submission.
Sounds intriguing. I'll probably throw together a wizard of some sort.
Crunch is complete
Here is her backstory
Natalia, never giving up her dream of power, entered into an agreement with the Winter Witches that would give her the power that she needed, and excel her family to the position of wealth and power that she wanted. Furious, her father stripped her of her family name and banished her. Enraged, she used her new found power to wreck havoc on the minds of her family, causing them to all to go insane and murder each other. Lacking her familes influence, her house and wealth were taken from her by the Winter Witches and other noble houses of Irrisen.
Natalia used the last of her wealth to journey to Absalom, finding that her talents allow her to excel in a lifestyle suited for the underworld. For several years she has been working to establish herself as a known and dominate name in the underworld.
Please ask any question you have about the character.
I updated Amadeo's statistics to account for all that ill-gotten gold :-).
Reproduced below for convenience:
AMADEO CR 2
Male Human (Taldan) Rogue 3
LN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 18, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +3 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 26 (3d8+6)
Fort +2, Ref +7, Will +1
Defensive Abilities Evasion, Trap Sense +1
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee +1 Shortsword +6 (1d6+2/19-20/x2)
Ranged Shortbow, Comp. (Str +1) +5 (1d6+1/20/x3)
Special Attacks Sneak Attack +2d6
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STATISTICS
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Str 12, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 14
Base Atk +2; CMB +3; CMD 17
Feats Combat Expertise +/-1, Dodge, Improved Feint, Rogue Weapon Proficiencies, Toughness +3, Rogue talent: Weapon Finesse
Traits Charming, Deft Dodger, World Traveler: Sense Motive
Skills Acrobatics +9, Bluff +8, Climb +5, Diplomacy +7, Disable Device +12, Escape Artist +9, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (Local) +6, Perception +6, Sense Motive +7, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +9, Use Magic Device +8
Languages Common, Elven, Orc
SQ Trapfinding +1
Combat Gear +1 Shortsword, +1 Studded Leather, Arrows (20), Shortbow, Comp. (Str +1)
Other Gear Thieves' tools, masterwork, Wand of Shield (CL 2, 20 charges)
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Charming +1 Bluff/Diplomacy/save DC for a language-dependent spell vs. targets who could be sexually attracted to you.
Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Evasion (Ex) If you succeed at a Reflex save for half damage, you take none instead.
Improved Feint You can make a Bluff check to feint in combat as a move action.
Sneak Attack +2d6 +2d6 damage if you flank your target or your target is flat-footed.
Trap Sense(Ex) +1 bonus on reflex saves and AC against traps.
Trapfinding +1 to find or disable traps.
And his background (which remains unchanged, except for the mention of his new prowling grounds: Absalom).
Amadeo was born in Lastwall, and all his youth he was educated with stories of good deeds and duty.
His mother was a paladin and his father a cleric of Iomedae. Both his parents loved him dearly, though they hadn't much time for family life.
His older brother, Stavro, was a skilled fighter, which he greatly admired.
One day, his mother disappeared while on an expedition beyond the Wardstones which guard the ruined realm of Sarkoris, now subsumed into the abyssal pit of the Worlwound.
His father wanted to go in search of her spouse, but Lastwall's military command forbade it, because they feared a major assault was coming from the demonic forces and they needed all the able-bodied men they could get to defend the city walls.
So his father stayed in the city and prepared for battle.
But Amadeo's older brother couldn't resolve himself to abandon all hope, so he set off alone in a desperate expedition to rescue their mother.
Amadeo wanted to come with him, but Stavro sneaked alone under the cover of the night to prevent it.
Then the demonic assault came, and Amadeo did his part. The demons were repelled, but many were killed, and his own father was grievously wounded.
His father summoned his son to his deathbed to bid him goodbye.
"I wish you wouldn't die" said Amadeo.
"I give my life to the greater good" answered his father. And then he died.
That night, while Amadeo was awake mourning the remains of his father, an eldritch vortex opened and he saw coming out from it an evil apparition in the likeness of his mother.
She taunted him, saying she had flayed Stavro out of his skin when he came to rescue her, before eating him alive, and that she was now a good whore servicing the mighty demon lords.
"Iomedae, save her !" pleaded Amadeo.
The goddess didn't respond to his pleas, but Lastwall's soldiers, summoned by his cries, ran to the scene and were able to destroy his mother.
Amadeo didn't sleep for a full week after all that horror.
Finally, he was able to fall asleep only after a singular train of thought had bore itself into his foggy mind.
There's no greater good.
Only the good you do to yourself.
And the good you do to those loyal to you - if you're loyal to them (and you should be).
From this moment of realization on to the present day, these have been the core tenets of Amadeo's personal philosophy of life.
Personality hints:
Amadeo likes to live the good life, and is a little bit obsessed with amassing wealth. Besides that, he appears as a charming and pretty tolerant criminal.
Unless you betray him, in which case he becomes a murderous fiend.
Owing to his education, Amadeo is a very religious man and a worshiper of Callistria.
He has a strange sacred/casual relationship to his goddess, which could be summarized as: "I scratch your back and you scratch mine."
He has set his mind to becoming a criminal lord and he is working hard to fulfill that goal, now that he finds himself in the greatest and juicest prowling grounds of Avistan: Absalom !
I submit Ragar for your consideration.
how would you feel about a fetchling pc from shadow absalom, perhaps a criminal escaping vendettas in the shadow plane and attempting to etch out a living in the shadows of the material plane?
just a thought, also, how do you feel about
this shadow assassin class , since you mentioned third party classes.
I understand totally if you don't like the looks of it, if that's the case I'll likely head for the sandman bard archetype or a darkness themed oracle.
also might go with an urban ranger or fighter enforcer type
maybe even a detective bard, or the evil opposite of that.
any feedback from gm or potential teammates is welcome.
also, psionics, in or out?
I was assuming the same as I took Improved Familiar
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It's quite rare that I get the opportunity to enjoy a non-good game, so I'd like to submit a character for interest as well. I've been itching for a chance to try out Pathfinder's Arcane Trickster.
My character will be a Rogue/Wizard/Arcane Trickster. Hopefully that is different enough from Kyrani, but if anyone complains about the similarity between our concepts, I'll withdraw the idea and come up with a different character.
For backstory, I plan to have my character come from Westcrown. Will have him up in just a moment.
@Neo Kyrani is actually a rogue/bard for this application and I do not intend on being an arcane trickster so I am sure there will be plenty of differences.
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@Neo Kyrani is actually a rogue/bard for this application and I do not intend on being an arcane trickster so I am sure there will be plenty of differences.
Great. I plan to be a Sniper rogue myself, so I think we'll be covering pretty different roles either way. Can't wait to see what Kyrani is like in-character.
My original post was under Michael Falcon 866. This is my alias for this should I be chosen. Will work on back story and equiptment next.
The old woman smiled as she walked along the crowded city street. People bustling by, vendors peddling their wares. She makes her way through to a man with a full cart of fruit. "Please sir, would you spare some food for a poor starving old woman?" Her eyes looked up at him pleading from her stooped position.
[/b]"Ok but just one."[/b] The man takes pity on her and sets an apple in front of her. "Please can I have 2.." Her voice is frail and weak.The man looks her over, her grey hair is tied up beneath a blue scarf of tattered material, her clothes don't look much better.
"Ok fine, but two is all I can give. Please get some help." He hands her a second apple, and she nods to him. "Thank you son, you've done an old woman's heart good." She smiles quaintly and disappears off into the crowd.
As soon as she's out of sight she ducks into an alley. Peeling the wig and tattered garments away she stands taller and the frame of a young male appears. Like taking candy from a baby... Ink thinks to himself as he retrieves the apple from his bag. Taking a bite from it he disappears into the shadows of the city...
Got stats updated, Going to finish with other assorted items later.
Seems like some interesting potential characters here.
@Voice of Awesomeness: Just curious, what is the timeline for when you plan on closing recruitment?
Crunch is up for NeoSeraphi's submission. Fluff to be up soon.
@Voice of Awesomeness - Thanks for the clarification, I wanted the Cacodaemon familar cause he eat people's souls and create gems out of them, which I use to wear as jewlery :D
A small boy runs through a sparsely populated street towards a tall elf with a smug look on his face. He reaches the man and tugs at his shirt sleve.
Mister, Mister! Please come quick my cousin, she is going to be raped! The man gives the boy an exasperated look and attempts to continue forward. The boy tugs again a look of fear and desperation spread across his face. Please, sir I'll give you anything, just please save her. Her mother is very rich, I'm sure you will be rewarded.
A slim smile forms at the mans lips then is gone. "very well" he sighs where is this cousin of yours.
This way Mister come quick! The boy runs down the road and into an alley the stranger easily keeping up. When they reach the alley they hear the sounds of one grunting man and a squeeling girl coming from just around the bend in the alley.Please sir go help her, I don't think I can stand to hear her cry like that A tear rolls down the boys cheeks followed by another until he is all out bawling.
The man takes off down the alley drawing his sword. He rounds the corner expecting to see an atrocity in the works but all he sees in an empty alley. The sounds of rape stop. The boy tiptoes up behind the man and lightly touches his exposed shoulder. The man screams as if frightened and collapses to his knees scraping at his ears.
"stop it, stop it!" he yells. The boy observes a smile on his face. Then he steps over and touches the man once more on the forehead. The man's eyes roll back into his head, he starts convulsing, and a stream of blood trickles out of his nose. The boy reaches into the mans pouch and pulls out a scroll.
I believe this belongs to the Don my friend. He'll be having it back now. The boy touches the man on the forehead again and his breathing stops, and he goes limp. The boy walks out of the alley with a smug smile on his face, a job well done.
Fluff is up. Let me know if you have any questions about my character, Voice of Awesomeness.
Had to change my familiar from the cacodaemon to a raven. Hero Lab let me take one when I can't until level 7. So if this campaign gets to level 7 and I get chosen, I would like to get a cacodaemon
Aylya was in a game that never got started some time back, But I think she would make a great Enforcer for them mob, Think of a Sweet school Girl Enforcer with a really bad dark side. Just don't owe the Mob money when she gets sent to get it.
On second thought, I think I'm going to take a pass at this.
Have fun guys.
Cor is the perfect man for the job!
An Ifrit rogue Sniper with a bad temper and the social skills of a sword. He is a Hit man from afar gaining him his nickname "Twang".
He was going to be in a game of similar sorts but it never happened, I hope he isn't too weird for your taste.
I'm able to post at least once a day or more depending on work.
It was on the streets that she began to learn to take care of herself. She met a boy who introduced her to a local thieve's guild. The guild leaders soon realized Talulah's true gift, charming men. She was trained as a spy and sent to work as a "escort". Her ability to seduce men and get them to talk became legendary. This led to her nickname, "Sweet".
It was during this time, she found out about the Faith of Calistria. She had been invited to the temple and introduced to the High Priestess. She quickly earned the Priestess' favor. She was trained in the art of the bow and taught how to use her oral skills to inspire others.
One day while travelling to an assignment, she noticed a scuffle in an alley. When she silently moved up to see what was going on; she realized the boy she had known as a school girl, Pierre, was forcing himself on a young girl. Sweet unsheathed her dagger and slit the young man's throat before he knew what happened.
It wasn't long until an investigation was launched. Pierre's rich father placed a bounty on his son's killer. Since that time, Sweet has been hiding out and looking for a way to make enough money to get out of town.
Male Human (Varisian) Bard 3
NE Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +6; Senses Perception +5
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DEFENSE
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AC 20, touch 14, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor, +1 shield, +3 Dex)
hp 20 (3d8)
Fort +2, Ref +8, Will +4
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OFFENSE
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Spd 20 ft.
Melee Dagger +4 (1d4+2/19-20/x2) and
Masterwork Longsword +5 (1d8+2/19-20/x2) and
Unarmed Strike +4 (1d3+2/20/x2)
Ranged Masterwork Longbow, Composite (Str +2) +7 (1d8+2/20/x3)
Special Attacks Bardic Performance (standard action) (10 rounds/da, Bardic Performance: Countersong, Bardic Performance: Distraction, Bardic Performance: Fascinate (DC 13), Bardic Performance: Inspire Competence +2, Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1
Bard Spells Known (CL 3, +4 melee touch, +6 ranged touch):
1 (4/day) Cure Light Wounds (DC 13), Grease (DC 13), Saving Finale (DC 13), Vanish (DC 13)
0 (at will) Message, Dancing Lights, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation (DC 12), Read Magic (DC 12), Detect Magic
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 15
Base Atk +2; CMB +4; CMD 17
Feats Bard Weapon Proficiencies, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Racial Heritage: Elf, Rapid Shot
Traits Child of the Streets, Indomitable Faith, Reactionary
Skills Acrobatics +1, Climb -1, Diplomacy +8, Escape Artist +1, Fly +1, Knowledge (Arcana) +6, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +5, Knowledge (History) +5, Knowledge (Local) +6, Knowledge (Nobility) +5, Knowledge (Planes) +5, Knowledge (Religion) +6, Perception +5, Perform (Oratory) +8, Ride +1, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +6, Stealth +7, Swim -1, Use Magic Device +7
Languages Common, Varisian
SQ Bardic Knowledge +1 (Ex), Cold weather outfit, Earplugs, Versatile Oratory +8 (Ex), Well Versed (Ex)
Combat Gear +1 Mithral Chain Shirt, Arrows (40), Arrows, Blunt (20), Buckler, Cold Iron Arrows (50), Dagger, Masterwork Longbow, Composite (Str +2), Masterwork Longsword; Other Gear Alchemist's Fire Flask (2), Backpack, Masterwork (11 @ 19.5 lbs), Bedroll, Case, map or scroll (2 @ 0 lbs), Chalk, 1 piece, Cloak of Resistance, +1, Cold weather outfit, Earplugs, Flint and steel, Parchment (sheet) (2), Potion of Cure Light Wounds (CL 2), Rations, trail (per day) (3), Waterskin
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Bardic Knowledge +1 (Ex) Add + 1 to all knowledge skill checks.
Bardic Performance (standard action) (10 rounds/day) Your performances can create magical effects.
Bardic Performance: Countersong (Su) Counter magical effects that depend on sound.
Bardic Performance: Distraction (Su) Counter magical effects that depend on sight.
Bardic Performance: Fascinate (DC 13) (Su) One or more creatures becomes fascinated with you.
Bardic Performance: Inspire Competence +2 (Su) +2 competence bonus for one ally on a skill check.
Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1 (Su) Morale bonus on some saving throws, attack and damage rolls.
Cold weather outfit +5 Fort save vs. cold weather.
Earplugs +2 save vs. hearing effects, -5 hearing-based Perception.
Point Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into combat.
Racial Heritage: Elf You count as another race for the purpose of prerequisites.
Rapid Shot You get an extra attack with ranged weapons. Each attack is at -2.
Versatile Oratory +8 (Ex) You may substitute the final value of your Perform: Oratory skill for Diplomacy or Sense Motive checks
Well Versed (Ex) +4 save vs. bardic performance, sonic, and language-dependent effects.
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Finished My Equipment. There's no disguise kit technically but plenty of props to look of different wealth levels and to look like different people.
Well, it appears Calistria is very popular among the mob !