Maria Greyson |
Investigator 4
+1 Intelligence
+5 HP
+1 BAB
+1 Ref, Will Saves
Gain 2nd Level extracts
New Extract: Bull's Strength
Skills: +1 each of Bluff, Craft (Alchemy), Diplomacy, Disable Device, Knowledge (Engineering), Perception, Profession: PI, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Stealth.
Incidentally; if anyone has ideas of what alchemical weapons Maria could cook up in the downtime, let me know. I'm stumped for ideas myself. Would whip up some tangleburn bags (because who doesn't love immobilising napalm? >:D ) but the DC on them is about 30 and despite how min-maxed both Alchemists and Investigators are on crafting the stuff (both get class level to the skill and Investigators can apply Inspiration to it), it's still pushing it a bit in Maria's case.
For reference; she's got a total skill mod of +10, with another +4 from her class level and then another +1d6 for Inspiration. So anywhere from +15 and +20, depending on how the Inspiration roll goes.
Melodie d'Valois |
Tanglefoot bags are always nice, even without the napalm.
Some more of the smoke pellets Melodie picked up from Mr Chuckles would be nice, but they may require magic too...
Mesmerist 4
+1 Cha
+ 5 HP
+1 BAB
+1 Ref, Will
2nd level spells (2/day) - Hold Person, Glitterdust
Mesmerist Trick: Gift of Will Sara - never go into a fight without me giving you this!
Skills: +1 Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Perception, Sense Motive, Spellcraft, Nobility, Appraise. +2 UMD.
Melodie d'Valois |
Trying to understand the persona rules:
Max ranks in any one facet = level. (4)
Max total ranks in facets = 2x level. (8)
Starting:
Heroism (Str) - 0
Subterfuge (Dex) - 0
Sacrifice (Con) - 0
Genius (Int) - 0
Sagacity (Wis) – 1 (14+ in stat)
Charm (Cha) – 1 (14+ in stat)
Phase 1: Arrange a secret meeting (DC15+(2x2) = 19 Bluff).
Bluff, DC19: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 Success! So now level 2 charm.
Phase 2: Arrange a secret meeting (DC15 + (2x3) = 21 Bluff).
Bluff, DC21: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28 Success! So now level 3 charm.
So by the end of our two persona phases I'll have level 3 charm and therefore: Agents (x6), Basic Operations and Skill Bonus +2 all focused on Charm. So I can only gain 1 more facet in Charm before we level up again - after that I'd have to pick something else. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Looking at this I think it makes the most sense if we all take a 'primary facet' which we will be the parties 'go-to gal' on, to make sure we cover all the bases?
The obvious ones (I think!) are:
Zhi: Subterfuge
Sara: Sacrifice (she always takes the hits for the rest of us!)
Maria: Genius
Zhi: Sagacity
Melodie: Charm.
That means we all have to be a little bit heroic now and again to compensate! :)
Last thing: I'm carrying a Lvl 1 pearl of power, but I can't use it (since I'm spontaneous not prepped). So we could:
a. give it to Zileska,
b. try to trade it for a runestone of power
or c. Sell it for 200gp each. Any preferences?
Maria Greyson |
Might sort that out myself while I think of it.
Max total ranks in facets = 2x level. (8)
Starting:
Heroism (Str) - 0
Subterfuge (Dex) - 0
Sacrifice (Con) - 0
Genius (Int) - 1 (14+ in stat)
Sagacity (Wis) – 0
Charm (Cha) – 1 (14+ in stat)
The PDF mentioned substituting Profession and such in place of the normal skill checks. I assume then that Profession: Private Investigator can apply to the below? Because, if so, then not only does that feel relevant but it also means I get to apply free Inspiration to it courtesy of Expanded Inspiration.
Phase 1: Give Lecture - crime scene analysis for the City Watch (DC15+(2X2) = 19 Profession PI).
Profession PI, DC19, w/ Free Inspiration: 1d20 + 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (16) + (2) + 7 = 25 There we go, Genius up to Rank 2.
Phase 2: Give Lecture - Briefing on various notable crime figures for the City Watch (DC15 + (2x3) = 21 Knowledge Local)
Know Local, DC21, w/ Free Inspiration: 1d20 + 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (16) + (3) + 8 = 27 And Genius Rank 3 attained.
Sara Burke |
I'm traveling today and tomorrow so I'll post my level up and persona stuff sometime tomorrow or Friday
Mai Zhi |
Charm: 1
Genius: 1
Heroism:
Sacrifice:
Sagacity:
Subterfuge: 1
The starting level information mentions that the GM can start Heroism, Sacrifice, or Subterfuge at a rank of 1 based on the character's prior actions. Does that mean that Zhi would be able to start with a point in Subterfuge? If not then the skill checks below will all have a DC two less.
Sabotage Opponent (Subterfuge) (Remove Boldo as head of Varisian faction) - DC 19 - Stealth
Stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Arrange Secret Meeting (Subterfuge) (Arrange meeting between Varisian and Tian factions) - DC 21 - Disguise
Disguise: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25
fluff post for the above to follow shortly
That should give her a total of 10 agents, Basic Operations, Skill Bonus +2
Sara Burke |
I feel like you can make an argument for Sara in all three categories tbh
Brawler Level 1
Level Up Health: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Improved Unarmed Strike
Brawler's Cunning
Martial Mastery
+2 Fort, +2 Reflex
+1 Dex I think? Or Wis I don't have my outline before me.
I think that's everything?
One point in Charm, maybe one in Subterfuge cause her backstory, and probably one in either heroism or sacrifice cause of actions taken.
Will make persona rolls after DM input, also skills at the same time
Edit: Holy s#$% this HP rolling streak. 8, 8, 10, hell yeah
Sara Burke |
+1 to WIS
+3 in Dip, +1 Intim, +1 SM, +1 Perc, +1 K. Local, +1 Handle Animal, +1 Sleight of Hand
Also the Brawler ability is Martial Flexibility
Sara Burke |
Sara Persona s!%!
1 Charm
1 Heroism
1 Subterfuge
Heroism Rank 2: Organize a Protest, Dip: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31 DC 19
Heroism Rank 3: Protest, Dip: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34 DC 21
That's two successes, which leaves me with 10 agents, access to basic ops and a +2 to Intimidate. I'll write up fluff for these protests at some point today; spending 20 gp for two castings of Clarion Call in order to lead them.
Boarding my flight now.
Sara Burke |
Zhi, I'm sorry but I hope you're prepared to spend time with Apollyon and Trelmarixian.
Don't worry though, even though Sara won't make lunch, I DO have plans to advance this in your same scene.
Sara Burke |
Accidentally posted my rough draft, idk when it will be finished so deleted it
Sara Burke |
Does Sara get slapped? She dismissed Zhi's feelings while calling her young and naïve
At least she didn't also mention that Zhi wasn't who she was expecting. (Wasn't Malphene, either. Keyword was generous)
Mai Zhi |
Does Sara get slapped? She dismissed Zhi's feelings while calling her young and naïve
At least she didn't also mention that Zhi wasn't who she was expecting. (Wasn't Malphene, either. Keyword was generous)
No slapping yet. I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't show up at some point, though.
Zhi actually didn't notice that 'wealthy, generous, attractive friend' didn't fit her totally. She'd already moved past tea to the harder stuff, although she wasn't blitzed.
That doesn't really excuse, though, the lack of judgement shown by planning on wearing a dress bought for her by someone that really likes her, on a date with someone else. ;)
Stay classy, Zhi, stay classy. ;)
Zileska Vestalina |
Persona:
Wis 14+ = 1 sagacity
Cha 14+ = 1 charm
Action 1: Arrange Secret Meeting (+1 Subterfuge; Escape Artist DC 17)
Escape Artist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
And a s&!#ty useless roll that will fail anything.
Some rando check: 1d20 ⇒ 2 Worthless.
Current totals: 1 Charm, 1 Sagacity, 1 Subterfuge.
Sara Burke |
So the Baron has levels in Gentleman, I take it?
Zileska Vestalina |
Sorry I haven't been keeping up much - big release for us tomorrow, lots of overtime.
Sara Burke |
I think one of the more dextrous characters should do the joust just so we can have a representative from our unit; imo, Zhi would be the best choice both storywise and mechanically
I'm willing but my bonus to ride is 1
Sara Burke |
I have the highest to hit but the worst DEX. You have a +5 in the stat which puts you at the top of the list imo. Perhaps though, both Zhi and I should do the joust to increase our geoup's chances? Then the others watch from the trucco field, influence the Dame and the Baroness idk
I'll gladly bring this all up in character, I just wanted to address the group
Is the Count available for influence this next section?
Sara Burke |
Oh f@@!, if trucco is just lawn billiards, can I use trucco cues in lieu of lances, but flavored as like some noble being like "you would be better suited at this" and I just take them out of pride?