The Wizard's Amulet

Game Master LeCroque

Made one slight tweak: changed a spell known from grease to feather fall. Probably a little weaker, but felt more in line with the concept.

Sounds like your issue is more with the final stat spread that the game is built around you having, rather than how you actually get those numbers. Because if you're comparing to 3d6 (for Aroden only knows what reason), then even the "heroic NPC" fixed stat array is too powerful. And when you're saying that standardized NPC stats are too high, your issue is not with point-buy as a generation method.

EDIT: Not to mention that in your own post, you (1) stated that APs are built around a 15pt buy, (2) stated that 4d6 drop lowest results in an 18pt equivalent, then (3) declared that this shows point buy to be more powerful than rolling. I assume you can see the issue there, yes?

I spoke in advance of the facts. A bit of work gives the actual average of 4d drop to 12 and about a quarter. That gives a 13pt buy.

I am not saying anything is too powerful. All I am contending is that point buy will on average result in more powerful characters than 3d6 (the original d&d method buy the way) or the more generous 4d drop.

I do not have the skills to factor in the effect of point buy being able to order stats by definition.

I'm pretty sure that rolling nothing but middle numbers is about as far from "on average" as you can get (rather, an "average" assortment of six batches of 4d6 each will include four of each number from 1 to 6), but we've probably derailed the recruitment thread enough for now. :)

Definitely looking like the oracle route, maybe Blind Bob or Silent Jim.

Coin: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) = 11 110 Gold

Crunch tomorrow.

I'm more of a fan of the "draw playing cards until you get three of the same suit, multiply them, open to that page in the dictionary, and count the number of letters in the first word" method of ability score generation.

I'm more of a fan of the "draw playing cards until you get three of the same suit, multiply them, open to that page in the dictionary, and count the number of letters in the first word" method of ability score generation.

I'll let you know what I get.

I'm more of a fan of the "draw playing cards until you get three of the same suit, multiply them, open to that page in the dictionary, and count the number of letters in the first word" method of ability score generation.

OK well I now have a new method. I assume face cards are 10's?

stats:
str: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 1) = 8
dex: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 2, 4) = 16
con: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 1) = 11
int: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 4) = 12
wis: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 5) = 11
cha: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4, 4) = 16

Final: 7 str, 14 dex, 10 con, 10 int, 10 wis, 13 cha. LOL. Um. Thief.

Evandariel, if there are traps to be dealt with you seemed to have rolled the best stats to deal with them.

Or, you know, we could ask the bard.

Hey Nohwear, yeah I guess, didn't see if anyone else had a high dexterity. I can push it to 16 with a halfling elf or human. Thinking halfling for the 2 charisma, but 5 strength is crazy.

What the hell, let's go for a halfling thief, 5 str, 16 dex, 15 cha.

gold: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 3, 6) = 20x10

Alright, threw something together pretty quick.

To the hiring wizard: "It's Jimbo the helpful halfling at your service! Burglar extraordinaire, professional acrobat, and lucky to boot, Jimbo is often hired when the going gets tough or the tough refuse to work for you... What? Ain't got a lot going for you with what you got lining up here, so Jimbo's going to cut you a deal: I'll work for you. How's that?"

Jimbo backstory is pretty much the above. He's a street burglar, got a few lucky marks, and also pretty good at a variety of things unsavory. He's helpful on a team, and no one has ever been disappointed having him along. Except for the strange accent and rather poor sense of humor.

Dotting for interest.

Stats:

Str: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 6) - 2 = 13
Dex: 4d6 - 4 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 5) - 4 = 17
Con: 4d6 - 1 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 3) - 1 = 11
Int: 4d6 - 4 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 4) - 4 = 17
Wis: 4d6 - 1 ⇒ (2, 4, 1, 5) - 1 = 11
Cha: 4d6 - 2 ⇒ (6, 4, 2, 6) - 2 = 16

Humm

I'll post a backstory and crunch tomorrow or sunday.

Str: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 1) = 12=11
Dex: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 2, 2) = 12=10
Con: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 5) = 13=11
Int: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 2) = 12=10
Wis: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 6) = 19=16
Cha: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 4) = 17=14

Cleric? or Druid?

Let's see...

Dice Rolls
psionichamster
Valjoen_KC
Azten
Ellipsis
BigBenClockTower
Aku Warashi

Vague Ideas
Nohwear - "Well, clearly something melee based. Probably in heavy armor."
Gilthanis - "Wizard, sorcerer, cleric, anything not melee oriented I guess."
Reeniko - "I guess a hearty wizard?"
Boss Zog - "Definitely looking like the oracle route, maybe Blind Bob or Silent Jim."
Billybrainpan - "I'm going with a druid, probablY a dwarf."
Brandon Dellmen - "Mmm might be some good rolls for that Goliath Druid I wanted to play"
Saltykid - "Cleric? or Druid?"

Crunch and Beyond
The Dragon - Keena - Synthesist Summoner - "Yeah. She's a gnome who can turn into a great big wolf and tear stuff apart."
Poor Wandering One - Aeneas - Cleric of Torag - "Hmmmm Str & Wis are double digit so why not a dwarf cleric!"
Daniel Stewart - Barny - Arcane Bloodline Sorcerer - "Looking like a sorcerer..."
Jiggy - Perry Lannum - Archeologist Bard - "*flexes*"
evandariel - Jimbo - Rogue - "7 str, 14 dex... LOL. Um. Thief."

Oops, missed the rogue bonus to disable device above, should be +10. Woo, I'm good at something!

Let's see...

(snip)

Reeniko - "I guess a hearty wizard?"

(snip)

My character is a Male Elf Wizard -- enchanter school. He's going to be a support wizard, though he has 1 or 2 offensive spells if need be. If his age and weight is needed, I'll give it

His BG is that he came to the inn trying to spread compassion and solve everything without fighting, though he will if need be.

He has a quarterstaff (equipped), a female parrot familiar, a spellbook (extra?), bedroll, backpack, bottle, a spell component pouch, and his money on hand is 95 gp and 9 sp

Do you want his stats after picking everything, or other things?

Here's my contribution.

I thought I mentioned it, but I will be a dwarf Mutation Warrior Fighter.

I'm going to withdraw from consideration as I just started another campaign, but I couldn't resist building out this character. May I present, Tallenor, an elven Wildblooded Sage Tattooed Sorceror. He's built to make illusions and make ranged touch attacks to be used when he dips 3 levels of rogue to shoot for Arcane Trickster prestige class.

Going with an alchemist of mine who was taught his skills by a Fey.

4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 2, 3) = 11 = 10
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 6) = 19 = 18(20)
4d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 5) = 19 = 16
4d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5, 5) = 19 = 16(18)
4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 6) = 21 = 18
4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 2) = 10 = 9(7)

Hrmmm... Tiefling Oracle, who has internalized his frustration with the hand their heritage had dealt, seeking answers through pursuit of knowledge rather than the alteration of self through magic.

I'm going to withdraw from consideration as I just started another campaign, but I couldn't resist building out this character. May I present, Tallenor, an elven Wildblooded Sage Tattooed Sorceror. He's built to make illusions and make ranged touch attacks to be used when he dips 3 levels of rogue to shoot for Arcane Trickster prestige class.

** spoiler omitted **...

[scotty]Canna be done Captain! [/scotty]

Sage and Tattooed both replace the level one bloodline power. Which is a pity because that is a lovely mix.

Valjoen_KC wrote:

I'm going to withdraw from consideration as I just started another campaign, but I couldn't resist building out this character. May I present, Tallenor, an elven Wildblooded Sage Tattooed Sorceror. He's built to make illusions and make ranged touch attacks to be used when he dips 3 levels of rogue to shoot for Arcane Trickster prestige class.

** spoiler omitted **...

[scotty]Canna be done Captain! [/scotty]

Sage and Tattooed both replace the level one bloodline power. Which is a pity because that is a lovely mix.

Hmm... found a glitch in HeroLab then!

4d6 = 10

4d6 = 18(20)
4d6 = 16
4d6 = 16(18)
4d6 = 18
4d6 = 9(7)

Hrmmm... Tiefling Oracle, who has internalized his frustration with the hand their heritage had dealt, seeking answers through pursuit of knowledge rather than the alteration of self through magic.

Let's edit that. CN Tiefling Cleric of Nocticula, who has internalized his dislike of himself with, seeking answers through pursuit of knowledge and faith. Perhaps he'll do well enough to garner attention and gain a boon from his deity.

• Domains: Darkness, Lust
• Variant Channeling: Darkness(Harm)

So, how is food and water being tracked? Is encumbrance also a thing?

Considering the brevity of the advanture, tracking supplies/encumbrance won't be necessary.

If this does ever develop into anything more however, we will be keeping track.

Alright, cause my character would have cooking skills (albeit not great ones given her subpar Intelligence and decidedly average Wisdom).

Anyways, the only question I have remaining is if I need Craft (Cooking) to cook things. Will I need it?

You don't -need- it per se, but if you want anyone to enjoy your cooking you might!

You don't -need- it per se, but if you want anyone to enjoy your cooking you might!

lol! I see. XD

Meh, Craft is a class skill for Barbarians, so I see no reason to NOT add Cooking alongside Weapons for her crafting talents. Since she's an Urban Barbarian and grew up on the streets, knowing how to make edible things to eat with what you had would be a useful skill...

Yeah you can craft untrained. Might suck at it though. Lol

4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 6, 4) = 17 15 Str
4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 2) = 15 13 Dex
4d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4, 5) = 14 12 Con
4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 5) = 16 15 Int
4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 5) = 13 12 Wis
4d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 1) = 12 11 Cha

Let's see...how about an alchemist? :D

Moolah: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6) = 16 x 10 = 160 niiice

Yeah you can craft untrained. Might suck at it though. Lol

She's Intel 7, so yeah, she will fail at it unless she invests. Which I did, so she's at a healthy +2, which, for her lack of booksmarts, is not half bad (she misses jokes often, and sometimes puts the emPHAsis on the wrong sylLAble when talking, so her lack of Intelligence is on not being too edumacated).

Strength: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 1) = 11
Dexterity: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 3) = 16
Constitution: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 2) = 9
Intelligence: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 2, 3) = 10
Wisdom: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 6, 4) = 15
Charisma: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 6) = 15

Here is my character and her statblock. Backstory and other fun stuff (such as the IC blurb) will come no later than Monday evening, though I'll strive to finish it tomorrow.

Her name, Acacia, is pronounced \ə-'keɪ-ʃə\, and her nickname, Aoife, is pronounced \'i:f-ə\. Easy to say, but complex enough to provide justification on why she grew up on the streets (involving her parents and disagreements).

She's an Urban Barbarian, and focuses on softening up with ranged combat before throwing it down in melee, and her method of both controlling her rage or letting it lost gives her extra control in a fight. Out of combat, her ability to craft and repair mundane weapons, as well as cook means she can serve a viable out of combat exploration roll. Also, she has great Sleight of Hand and decent Disable Device, meaning she can also handle some chest and trap disarm utility for the group.

Overall, she is not min-maxed, and provides enough depth in several party roles to make her a worthwhile choice.

As I said earlier, backstory and blurb coming very soon, tomorrow likely, Monday at latest. Let me know what you think, LeCroque.

This is my Oracle submission, her name is Clarissa Vanima.

Still working on most of the equipment and backstory, but shes going to be a lover not a fighter.

Those of you who've already submitted (and the rest): don't forget the in character component as detailed in the original recruitment post.

I put one with my sheet posted a bit earlier, was that sufficient DM?

Yep, short and sweet like that is just fine.

4d6 = 10(12)

4d6 = 18
4d6 = 16
4d6 = 16(14)
4d6 = 18
4d6 = 9(11)

Let's edit that. CN Tiefling Cleric of Nocticula, who has internalized his dislike of themself with, seeking answers through pursuit of knowledge and faith. Perhaps they'll do well enough to garner attention and gain a boon from their deity.

• Domains: Darkness, Lust
• Variant Channeling: Darkness(Harm)

A little more flavor here... the Fiendish Heritage feat allows for a little more alteration within the idea, so taking that feat will allow me to take the Demon spawn heritage, which alters the starting stat numbers to +2 Str/+2 Cha/-2Int {altered above} (Original: +2 Dex/+2Int/-2Cha), and allows for variable abilities.

Rolling three times, 3d100 ⇒ (70, 76, 96) = 242
70: "You are aware of and can choose the result of any attempt to detect your alignment."

Alternate Racial Traits:
• Beguiling Liar
• Prehensile Tail
• Maw or Claw (Claws)

Add to that the Alternative Physical Features if I'm allowed to take "Androgynous", and we end up with the following scene: Wealth: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 6, 2) = 18
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"Seeking Fellow Adventurers", the notice read, "Companions to share in glory and gold and advenchurs unnumbered." Sitting nearby was a young man garbed in wizard robes which would have been only barely fashionable 2 years ago. That, coupled with the fact that this supposed wizard couldn't even spell the word 'adventures' correctly made you hestitant to take the job. Worse, the young mage provided nothing upfront in the way of details (and even less in the way of payment). Still, at this point you'd take any excuse to get out of this sleepy tavern and onto the road, even if it meant babysitting, er, accompanying this complete stranger on his mysterious "advenchur."

"Are you still seeking individuals?"

The question came from a short-haired individual whose features and skin said that their heritage came from somewhere near the Taldan empire, perhaps. Their curly hair was pulled back loosely, held back by a band that kept it out of their eyes, and the rest was the start of what could become a sandy cascade if it grew out a bit. Their eyes were hazel and expressive, and the smile was a genuine one with a hint of amusement. "The next merchant caravan is taking longer than I'd like to pass by, and to be honest, the idea of adventure is enough to grab my attention." A knowing grin and a wink briefly surfaced. "Who couldn't do with a little bit of adventure every now and again, hm?"

A bit of flirting never hurt anybody. "So, if you'll have me, I'd like to join you. My name is Declan, and I'm a Cleric" After all, their equipment was well-maintained, and for the time that they had been there, there'd been no bad rumors spread, beyond the rumoring of the people of the village as to their gender.

Almost done with crunch. Just to need to do the equipment..
GOLD: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3x10 = 30 gp

@Me'mori - Holy crap, hi Dion! Not sure if you remember, but this is Calli from the Town of Grundy game from last year. I thought I'd try giving her new life as an alchemist, hehe.

"Seeking Fellow Adventurers", the notice read, "Companions to share in glory and gold and advenchurs unnumbered." Sitting nearby was a young man garbed in wizard robes which would have been only barely fashionable 2 years ago. That, coupled with the fact that this supposed wizard couldn't even spell the word 'adventures' correctly made you hestitant to take the job. Worse, the young mage provided nothing upfront in the way of details (and even less in the way of payment). Still, at this point you'd take any excuse to get out of this sleepy tavern and onto the road, even if it meant babysitting, er, accompanying this complete stranger on his mysterious "advenchur."

"An' Ah've got the same question he...er she...they got," comes a voice from behind the short individual. For anyone that cares to look, the speaker is a young red-haired girl of average height with red hair held back by a bandanna and yellowish-green eyes. Aside from her simple set of clothes and the leather armor worn over top of it, she carries a backpack and the faint clink and rattle of bottles can be heard coming from it when she moves. "Ah'm here on errands but have a little time 'fore Ah'm supposed to be back home. Could always use the extry gold to buy more components for mah work." She looks down at the short individual that named themselves as Declan and then back at the wizard. "Cleric eh? S' all well an' good but who patches you up after you take a beatin'? Back home healin' magic's hard to come by...an' that's where Ah come in. Ah kin patch hurts an' Ah'm a fair shake with alchemy an' craftin, too. Oh an' Ah kin mix up these little things what blow up real good when Ah throw 'em - good fer skeerin' off robbers an' wolves an' probly other things too!" She smiles, but rather than the smug smile of a braggart, it's the smile of one with confidence in themselves and the quality of work they can do. "Ah'm purty strong an' hardy too, all them days workin' around the farm back home. You'd be crazy iffin you didn't take this here cleric...but Ah think Ah could be purty useful to yer little group yer formin' too."

Submitting Calli for consideration. I believe everything else relevant to her application is in her profile now but let me know if there's anything I'm missing or if there are any questions!

Woo! It's good to see you again, Calli! I loved your character posts, maybe we'll get lucky and play together in this one!

This seems to be the current situation, let me know if I've missed anyone.

Missing Background and IC
Poor Wandering One - Aeneas - Dwarf Cleric
Daniel Stewart - Barney - Halfling Sorcerer
BigBenClockTower - Acacia 'Aoife' Mannersall - Human Barbarian

Missing IC
Jiggey - Perry Lannum - Human Bard
The Dragon - Kreena - Gnome Summoner
Boss Zog - Clarissa Vanima - Human Oracle

Missing Statblock
Me'mori - ??? - Tiefling Cleric (I did specify no races other than core but I'll let this one slide since I didn't catch it the first time and you've already put some work into the character)

Complete
evandariel - Jimbo - Halfling Rogue
Ellipsis - Edmer Coal - Human Monk
Saltykid - Jeb the Farmer - Human Druid
Lady Ladile - Calli McDaniel - Human Alchemist

P.S. I'll be selecting the final party tomorrow night, so get those characters finished!

Missing IC

Jiggey Jiggy - Perry Lannum - Human Bard

Are you wanting a dialogue? A description? I guess I didn't find the request in your OP very clear.

"I'm... Dangerous, I guess? Huh, that probably shouldn't have been a question. I've claws. Rawr!" She held her hands up beside her head and bared her teeth. "Well, you know, not right now. Takes some time to change, and doing it here would be bad manners. Scaring people is bad."

LeCroque wrote:

Missing IC

Jiggey Jiggy - Perry Lannum - Human Bard

Are you wanting a dialogue? A description? I guess I didn't find the request in your OP very clear.

I'd like a short in character bit where your character "applies" to join the wizard. The idea is that he's set up a sort of ramshackle booth/table in the local tavern to receive applicants to his group. Imagine a kid with a lemonade stand - the sort of thing that would be completely overlooked in a big city, but quite effective in a small town conveniently filled with unemployed adventurers.

Hope that helps Jiggy, apologies if I wasn't clear enough.

Please remove Aeneas from consideration. I have not been able to create a background or personality that I want to play. Sorry.

Have a good game!

~Pwo

Perry walks up behind the booth and pulls up a chair next to the wizard, leaning an elbow on the wizard's shoulder.

"Hi, I'm Perry," he says with a broad smile, "Have you figured out who else is coming with us yet?"

;)

I totally want Jimbo and Jeb the farmer in the same group. Too awesome. I think you missed the Human stat bonus. Maybe con due to all the work in the field? Haha.