paizo.com Favorited Posts by Douglas Pirkopaizo.com Favorited Posts by Douglas Pirko2014-06-07T23:26:16Z2014-06-07T23:26:16ZRe: Forums: Recruitment: RotR CampaignWaiwode (alias of Douglas Pirko)https://paizo.com/campaigns/DMKylesRiseOfTheRunelordsCampaign/recruiting#182013-03-16T03:11:28Z2013-03-11T00:12:16Z<p>With a Fighter/Cleric and a Fighter, a Wizard and a collection of rogues and/or ninjas, I'll throw a Varisian Alchemist into the mix:</p>
<p>"I, Zando Parzull, am destined to be the greatest scholar of this generation. So-called masters of Arcane lore will see that their time is at an end! For, from dusty scraps of lore found — borrowed — from forgotten tomes I have pieced together the greatest of ancient secrets, the very alchemical sciences! Why, with some of this mixture, and a bit of that, there is no reason that — nevermind that. The fire? It will burn itself out. But let's step outside, just in case."</p>
<p>"I, Zandull Parzull, am on the run. Oh, just a little misunderstanding, there's no reason that hair tonic should have had that effect. But people get so excited. I probably shouldn't go back to Riddleport for a few days. Or — maybe weeks. In the mean-time, the secrets of your tiny village. Town? Really? Well, it is quaint, certainly, you can understand my confusion. There's no need for that kind of language! Have I mentioned that I, Zandull Parzull, speak seven languages? Well good day to you sir! I said good day!" </p>
<p>Not smooth-tongued enough to be a charlatan, the young genius really is opening new fields of magical research. Too bad no one else seems to be that impressed.</p>
<p><b>Zando Parzull</b>
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Human (Varisian) Alchemist (Mindchemist, Psychonaut) 1
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N Medium Humanoid (human)
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<b>Init </b>+2; <b>Senses </b>Perception +4
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<b>Defense</b>
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<b>AC </b>12, touch 12, flat-footed 10 (+2 Dex)
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<b>hp </b>9 (1d8+1)
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<b>Fort </b>+3, <b>Ref </b>+4, <b>Will </b>+0
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<b>Offense</b>
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<b>Speed </b>30 ft.
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<b>Special Attacks </b>bomb 1d4+4 (5/day) (dc 14)
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<b>Alchemist (Mindchemist, Psychonaut) Spells Prepared </b>(CL 1):
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1 (2/day) <i>Shield, Cure Light Wounds</i>
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<b>Statistics</b>
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<b>Str </b>12, <b>Dex </b>14, <b>Con </b>13, <b>Int </b>18, <b>Wis </b>10, <b>Cha </b>10
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<b>Base Atk </b>+0; <b>CMB </b>+1; <b>CMD </b>13
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<b>Feats </b>Brew Potion, Magical Aptitude, Splash Weapon Mastery, Throw Anything
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<b>Traits </b>Azlant Fanatic (Knowledge [history]), Scholar of the Ancients
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<b>Skills </b>Appraise +8, Craft (alchemy) +8 (+9 to create alchemical items), Craft (glass) +2, Heal +4, Knowledge (arcana) +9, Knowledge (history) +9, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +4, Spellcraft +10, Survival +4, Use Magic Device +6<b> Modifiers </b>alchemy +1
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<b>Languages </b>Azlanti, Common, Osiriani, Shoanti, Skald, Thassilonian, Varisian
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<b>SQ </b>cognatogen (dc 14)
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<b>Other Gear </b>175 GP
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<b>Special Abilities</b>
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<b>Alchemy +1 (Su)</b> +1 to Craft (Alchemy) to create alchemical items, can Id potions by touch.
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<b>Azlant Fanatic (Knowledge [history])</b> You gain a +1 trait bonus to Knowledge (arcana) and Knowledge (history) checks. One of these skills (your choice) is always a class skill for you.
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<b>Bomb 1d4+4 (5/day) (DC 14) (Su)</b> Thrown Splash Weapon deals 1d4+4 fire damage.
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<b>Cognatogen (DC 14) (Su)</b> At 1st level, a mindchemist learns how to create a cognatogen, as per the cognatogen discovery.</p>
<p>This ability replaces the mutagen class ability (a mindchemist cannot create mutagens unless he selects mutagen• as a discovery).
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<b>Throw Anything</b> Proficient with improvised ranged weapons. +1 to hit with thrown splash weapons.</p>With a Fighter/Cleric and a Fighter, a Wizard and a collection of rogues and/or ninjas, I'll throw a Varisian Alchemist into the mix:
"I, Zando Parzull, am destined to be the greatest scholar of this generation. So-called masters of Arcane lore will see that their time is at an end! For, from dusty scraps of lore found -- borrowed -- from forgotten tomes I have pieced together the greatest of ancient secrets, the very alchemical sciences! Why, with some of this mixture, and a bit of that,...Waiwode (alias of Douglas Pirko)2013-03-11T00:12:16ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: Wait... what? I don't get it. This path doesn't make sense to me.Waiwode (alias of Douglas Pirko)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2owia?Wait-what-I-dont-get-it-This-path-doesnt-make#42016-04-09T23:51:45Z2012-09-20T12:59:40Z<p>Pathfinder doesn't deal with "medieval realities" like the justice system very often, but having the •legal right• to string up bandits? It turns the party from a band of Murder Hobos into "Sheriffs" •and• "Judges".</p>
<p>It remains my favourite charter.</p>Pathfinder doesn't deal with "medieval realities" like the justice system very often, but having the *legal right* to string up bandits? It turns the party from a band of Murder Hobos into "Sheriffs" *and* "Judges".
It remains my favourite charter.Waiwode (alias of Douglas Pirko)2012-09-20T12:59:40ZRe: Forums: Kingmaker: Installing leaders in leadership positions?Waiwode (alias of Douglas Pirko)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2nrkc?Installing-leaders-in-leadership-positions#82014-04-22T14:55:13Z2012-03-12T14:17:30Z<p>Solution:</p>
<p>Quest: Aaaaaaah! Giant Scorpion!</p>
<p>Source: Wanted Poster</p>
<p>Task: There is a ferocious Giant Scorpion in the Giant Scorpion Pit in the centre of town! His name is Giant Scorpion and he's been stinging and eating rebels, malcontents, and ne'er-do-wells for over a month! With new citizens flowing into the Greenbelt the Giant Scorpion needs to be slain before it acquires a taste for citizens proposing constructive reforms!</p>
<p>Completion: Kill the Giant Scorpion and display the body for everyone to see.</p>
<p>Reward: The kingdom approves a reward of 1200gp to the heroes who slay the Giant Scorpion.</p>Solution:
Quest: Aaaaaaah! Giant Scorpion!
Source: Wanted Poster
Task: There is a ferocious Giant Scorpion in the Giant Scorpion Pit in the centre of town! His name is Giant Scorpion and he's been stinging and eating rebels, malcontents, and ne'er-do-wells for over a month! With new citizens flowing into the Greenbelt the Giant Scorpion needs to be slain before it acquires a taste for citizens proposing constructive reforms!
Completion: Kill the Giant Scorpion and display the body for...Waiwode (alias of Douglas Pirko)2012-03-12T14:17:30Z