I'm interested in taking the trait Inner Beauty, which belongs to Shelyn. Among the options I considered for a transfer, the most enticing to me was Wee Jas, who is certainly quite...Wee Jas is really the goddess of death, just a beautiful one, and to be honest I am not sure how to make the connection of juggling fire with "beauty," save from an arsonist's point of view. I think Olidammara would make a better performance related deity. That said how would your character "manifest her faith in whichever deity" to trigger the bonus? The question is really just about fluff, but it does represent the character's strong faith in a deity which will help shape how the campaign progresses. I hope to work aspects of each player's character identity into the overall story arc, so the ideas you each have will be important.
I'll give you the pitch for Wee Jas, but I can go either way. I think I end up with pretty different characters depending on the way this shapes out.
The way I read it, Wee Jas is more of a goddess of magic first, and death second. She values order and power, the goddess of a Suel race that believes itself superior. Channeling Wee Jas is drawing on magic to power her performances and also manifesting the confidence that she can be among the greatest performers ever known. But indeed, Wee Jas is a little dark, like Calistria if she were lawful. Not an arsonist, but certainly dangerous.
Olidammara is the god of joy, revelry, and trickery, a god for a true wandering minstrel. Channeling Olidammara is basking in the moment, and connecting with others on an emotional level. Where Wee Jas is about shock and awe, Olidammara is about an intimate connection, making each audience member personally invested in the performance. Those who are too haughty or superior he brings low with mockery and jokes--speaking truth to power in a way that only humor can.
*EDIT* - How much sense does it make for a half-elf to come from Celene, or specifically Enstad? How do half-elves relate to the elves there? Would a half-elf be raised by humans or elves?
This is RamzaBeoulve submitting his *finally* completed character, Astrid Randell!
Her background is with the rest of her character sheet on this alias' profile page. One thing I'll note: while the Silent Ones ended up being a little too "secret society" for what I wanted (and they, uh, didn't really seem like the kind of organization one leaves with their life) reading about them did inform me that Niole Dra has a general magic academy, so I used that instead.
Let me know if there's anything you need to me to fix, or if something there doesn't gel with the campaign! And thanks for the opportunity!
I have the germ of a character idea, I just haven't got an actual character attached to it yet (i.e. I am really undecided what type of character I want to build). I'll keep at it, but if I miss the deadline (which I believe is over the weekend, yes?), c'est la guerre.There is still a few days and the deadline is Saturday night, so with luck inspiration may find you and you will find something to peak your interest.
Since that time, I've settled into the idea of making him a Daring Champion of Heironeous (the Cavalier archetype that makes them pseudo-swashes). I'll start putting pen to paper presently.
If any other followers of the Archpaladin are submitting, and want to see if there's room for common parts of their background, LMK. :)
Almost done with my Human Monk of Rao (You made a good point GM about the Oread idea)Heavy hitter Trait (+1 dmg hand to hand) - Regional Is a Golarion trait based on you being a Quain martial artist, is there an analog in Greyhawk that a mentor could be from?
As shown Here Rao has churches, monasteries and ecclesiastical holdings in Veluna, of which Hommlet sits on the southern border. It would not be hard to turn one of them into a suitable monastic enclave. Mind you the Greyhawk Wars and Flight of Fiends have not occurred yet, so Rao is still a quiet and peaceful deity, but the Canon of Veluna is still one of the top tier representatives of Rao on Oerth, if not the highest. Rao priests could have participated in the Battle of Emridy Meadows and a young monk could be traveling to Hommlet in some fashion connected to it, the fight against the temple, or investigating whether Iuz has again turned his eye upon the sleepy village.
I'll give you the pitch for Wee Jas, but I can go either way. I think I end up with pretty different characters depending on the way this shapes out.
The way I read it, Wee Jas is more of a goddess of magic first, and death second. She values order and power, the goddess of a Suel race that believes itself superior. Channeling Wee Jas is drawing on magic to power her performances and also manifesting the confidence that she can be among the greatest performers ever known. But indeed, Wee Jas is a little dark, like Calistria if she were lawful. Not an arsonist, but certainly dangerous.
To my opinion Wee Jas simply doesn't have a strong enough connection to "beauty" to allow the Inner Beauty trait. Vanity arguably is about surface beauty while the trait focuses on what lies within the user.
That said if you want to focus on Wee Jas as a Magical deity that's acceptable, though her own admissions as a custodian of the dead, residing upon Acheron with endless discarded libraries, and the abundance of skulls adorning her holy places would suggest they're nigh equivalent in importance.
Since that time, I've settled into the idea of making him a Daring Champion of Heironeous (the Cavalier archetype that makes them pseudo-swashes). I'll start putting pen to paper presently.
If any other followers of the Archpaladin are submitting, and want to see if there's room for common parts of their background, LMK. :)
This is the Daring Champion as written with erratum, or are you looking for something house ruled?
This is RamzaBeoulve submitting his *finally* completed character, Astrid Randell!
Her background is with the rest of her character sheet on this alias' profile page. One thing I'll note: while the Silent Ones ended up being a little too "secret society" for what I wanted (and they, uh, didn't really seem like the kind of organization one leaves with their life) reading about them did inform me that Niole Dra has a general magic academy, so I used that instead.
Let me know if there's anything you need to me to fix, or if something there doesn't gel with the campaign! And thanks for the opportunity!
Niole Dra is a fine choice and some trade from Keoland passes beyond Celene into Veluna/Furyondy by way of Hommlet so travel to and fro is not uncommon.
This is the Daring Champion as written with erratum, or are you looking for something house ruled?
I'd been going by their writeup on Archive of Nethys (link). I know they lost the OP&R deed at some point since their debut in the ACG. If you're willing to put that back on the table I'd be a fool to say no, but I can live with it the way it is. :)
I have done some minor tweaking on the character but for the most part it is ready...will top of the last part of the background soon.
This is the Daring Champion as written with erratum, or are you looking for something house ruled?I'd been going by their writeup on Archive of Nethys (link). I know they lost the OP&R deed at some point since their debut in the ACG. If you're willing to put that back on the table I'd be a fool to say no, but I can live with it the way it is. :)
I have previously discussed this option with another potential applicant, so I suppose the same ruling should apply. I would consider allowing the OP&R deed at 4th level with the understanding the character only regains Panache points by Confirming Critical Hits, not for Scoring a Killing Blow. Also the character can use the OP&R deed only when using a light or one-handed piercing melee weapon, not a weapon altered by magic to be considered light or to instead do piercing damage. Does this seem a reasonable compromise to maintain theme with balance?
Also, what particular order did you have in mind for the character?
Order of the Dragon, "We few, we happy few...", and all that. :)
The offer seems reasonable, but let me ask this: if I decide to just go with it as it currently stands, I can keep both normal routes of Panache recovery, yes? (And if I ever dipped Swash and got the deed, not that I'm planning to, but "oh look, Killing Blow just left the room. Say bye-bye Redblade..."
And don't sweat the weapon part of things. My plan was 100% to use a rapier (with a dagger backup); you were extremely unlikely to get some sort of "Hey here's how I can swash with a fauchard" build from me. :) I briefly considered trying to use a longsword (Heironeous and all that), but burning two feats to get a weapon with a worse crit range, my Emergency Sanity Brakes activated.
I do have a question for you. Could the cavalier's "banner" ability, instead of literally a banner, in this case represent some object prominently worn/displayed on my person? Think like a piece of flair. I'm envisioning a broken piece of a vanquished enemy's weapon (a few links of a flail's chain).
Thanks for your time!
The offer seems reasonable, but let me ask this: if I decide to just go with it as it currently stands, I can keep both normal routes of Panache recovery, yes? (And if I ever dipped Swash and got the deed, not that I'm planning to, but "oh look, Killing Blow just left the room. Say bye-bye Redblade..."
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I do have a question for you. Could the cavalier's "banner" ability, instead of literally a banner, in this case represent some object prominently worn/displayed on my person? Think like a piece of flair. I'm envisioning a broken piece of a vanquished enemy's weapon (a few links of a flail's chain).Thanks for your time!
If you decide to keep the archetype as written then I would allow both methods of recovering panache, on the gentleman's agreement regarding the dip as discussed.
Regarding a banner, since the rules state the "Banner" needs to be of at least Small size or larger (2' to 4' in size) I would rule that while it does not have to be specifically a banner it must be of a size large enough to be seen and recognized within 60' for what it is, the heraldry and symbolism most associated with the particular cavalier. Perhaps a long tabard, shield, or even an ornate helm with an attached train emblazoned with the knight's coat of arms or associated regalia would work instead.
Taking flair trophies from vanquished foes is understandable, historically significant, and could conceivably be worked into the banner design. Perhaps like how some artists use small "picture" pixels to form a larger image the cavalier could use a link of armor from each foe to form the "chain border surrounding a dragon rampant clutching a rapier and rose" on his personal tabard, where each vanquished link replaces a faux link on the original design.
Start with a nice, plain cloak. First time you soundly defeat someone worth mentioning, you grab a piece of their standard or distinctive cloth or whatever, and sew it onto the cloak. Eventually, you'll have a nice, cozy catalogue of all the badasses who've tried and failed to kill you, to serve as a visual deterrent for people bothering you.
Start with a nice, plain cloak. First time you soundly defeat someone worth mentioning, you grab a piece of their standard or distinctive cloth or whatever, and sew it onto the cloak. Eventually, you'll have a nice, cozy catalogue of all the badasses who've tried and failed to kill you, to serve as a visual deterrent for people bothering you.
It's not something I was looking to do with everyone I come across (but maybe it could be, I don't know...). The item I've got in mind is a specific thing that ties into my character's backstory. I'll think about it, though.
Here's what I have on my list to date with little over 3 days remaining. If I've missed someone or have something wrong please let me know and I'll gladly make corrections. Any questions or concerns please feel free to voice them.
Hjorleaf Asvidrson aka Jovich - Human Fighter
Sir Bleeparolo the Deft aka Peet - Gnome Oracle
Cedryk aka Daniel Stewart - Human Druid
Musami Forgeborn aka Ietsuna - Dwarf Fighter
Filnefillan Lotusbow aka Darkmeer - Elf Wizard
Kairon Daaltin aka Syrus Terrigan - Human Cleric
Jocasta Salazar aka Jesse Heinig - Human Investigator
Cathryn d'Envers aka Groundhog - Human Cavalier
Durwyn Glyphwarden aka JohnJK- Dwarf Paladin
Astrid Randell aka RamzaBeoulve - Human Magus
Wigmaer aka Aipaca - Human Cleric
Luc Amberblood aka Itzi - Dwarven Monk
Braggi Wrongere aka Jereru - Human Barbarian
TBD - Tharasiph, Redblade8, Cuan, Tazo
Houk Fine here is Tharasiphs entry
Human Monk (qinggong) of Rao, semi-seasoned traveller and amateur alchemist who has recently made his way to Hommlet.
(I'm still fixing up his background it's a bit all over the place atm)
So Houk is done, feel free to go over and point out anything out of place please GM
Fast Learner requires a 13 Intelligence to take the feat, Houk has a score of 10. Dirty Attack only counts as a 13 score for Combat Maneuver Feats, not other feats which might also require a 13 score.
Bleeding Attack is a Rogue Talent. I assume you are instead referring to Belier's Bite. Is this correct?
I assume Heavy Hitter is a renaming of the Quain Martial Artist trait. Is this correct?
Monks begin with Improved Unarmed Strike, you have a bonus Monk Feat still to choose from Catch Off-Guard, Combat Reflexes, Deflect Arrows, Dodge, Improved Grapple, Scorpion Style, and Throw Anything.
I will look over equipment and sundries at a later point.
Yes Beliers Bite it seems the site I got it from had two names for the same feat (d20pfsrd) same with Heavy Hitter.. i'll name them back to what your familiar with.
I added a note on the combat section about how beliers bite doesn't stack and is once a round per opponent thing.
I just didn't notice the INT 13 requirement for it.. hmmm. what to take instead and I for got to add Deflect Arrows feat
I'll fix it now.
I think she's as done as she's going to get, now.
I believe I have everything updated. If you want, I can send you the .por file for herolab.
It was actually Hero Labs that illustrated what the character needed updated. Part of my review and evaluation method involves adding the character into the software. It gives me a chance to develop a feel for the character and a sense of how rounded they become during the build process.
I am currently randomly picking character submissions and entering them into Hero Labs to look over the submission and learn who each of you are creating them to be. I may be sending a private message if I find something that is missing or feels out of place, etc., to get a sense of what you might be working to create.
I am doing a few at a time between RL duties, but the deadline remains upon until Saturday at midnight.
I believe I have everything updated. If you want, I can send you the .por file for herolab.
Sorry, yes you can private message me the file if you wish. Thought I stated that first but it seems cut from my reply.
I think I'm not picking any Story feat. None of them fit with the background I wrote, and I don't want to twist the story to squeeze a feat there.
Pity. It would have given some depth.
I think I can safely say that Braggi Wrongeye is finished.
Sorry for the delay in touching base today, RL flooding issues at the apartment.
We have a little over 26 hours remaining for any other applicants or changes. If you have any questions or want to update anything let me know.
If you've been lurking in the shadows, now's your chance, and good luck to all the applicants.
Good Luck to all.
Should get my application in tomorrow...
Boo on flooding, and good luck to all in the choosing.
Hope to pull it together late tonight, regardless best of luck to the applicants!
Work was brutal Thursday and Friday, vaporized most of the time I'd planned to use finishing Lucas. I'll try and squeak him in before the deadline, which is 11pm tonight, IIRC?
11:59 PM EST tonight is the deadline. I will be looking at the crunch, the capabilities, and the backstory for each character, to get a feel for what each could bring to the table and how each could be worked into the story, a long and countries spanning fight against several dark and sinister groups.
I'm submitting Toruk the Traveler for your consideration.
Here's what I have on my list, with a few hours more until the deadline. If I have missed anyone, or a link is incorrect, please let me know. I intend to spend much of tomorrow reviewing applicants and attempting to fill the roster. I should have something to post by Monday.
Hjorleaf Asvidrson aka Jovich - Human Fighter
Sir Bleeparolo the Deft aka Peet - Gnome Oracle
Cedryk aka Daniel Stewart - Human Druid
Musami Forgeborn aka Ietsuna - Dwarf Fighter
Filnefillan Lotusbow aka Darkmeer - Elf Wizard
Jocasta Salazar aka Jesse Heinig - Human Investigator
Cathryn d'Envers aka Groundhog - Human Cavalier
Durwyn Glyphwarden aka JohnJK- Dwarf Paladin
Astrid Randell aka RamzaBeoulve - Human Magus
Wigmaer aka Aipaca - Human Cleric
Houk Fine aka Tharasiph - Human Monk
Braggi Wrongere aka Jereru - Human Barbarian
Maja Weatherseed aka Tazo - Half Elf Bard
url=http://paizo.com/people/TorukTheTraveler] Toruk the Traveler aka Wehrpig - Human Warpriest [/url]
Luc Amberblood aka Itzi - Dwarven Monk
I'm just tidying up Sir Bleeparolo's background and such. I've gone on a bit long and I feel I ought to edit it down.
For story feats, I think it makes sense that Sir Bleeparolo have the Lost Legacy story feat. This can relate to him reestablishing the lost Order of the Knights of the Black Bough as a force for good.
Here's Spazmodeus' submission.
Profile needs a bit of work...
With just over a half hour to go, I give you Lucas Vanicek. (In the words of Marty McFly "Why do we have to cut these things so damn close?") I still have to give him the bonus feat, and I used PUnch's Background skill setup only because I'm literally eleventh-hour here and I wanted to get this guy finished. I can tweak as needed before we go.
Thanks for your consideration.
Last minute adjustments done.
Thank you everyone, I have my work cut out for me.
Good luck all.
Good luck everybody! This is some stiff competition, just a really great lineup of characters from everyone. Can't wait to see what the final roster looks like!
Good luck!
Indeed, good luck to all , and to our esteemed GM, who had the hardest job of all! :)
Good luck everyone. There are some great submissions in here!
Good Luck all.. the characters make for interesting reading.
May Torag look upon us all with luck.