Let's see what the dice gods throw my way?
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That's a 1 point-buy, apparently. I must've displeased the gods somehow. Accept my generous sacrifice of a d30 and let me roll again:
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Ugh. Twice in a row. I think I will wait a bit before trying again.
Haha. Don't feel to bad:) I doubt its anyones lock, rather this thread seems cursed with low rolls :) Soo many rerolls... Worse, there are people stuck with a 16-19 pb =)
All right. Here's my concept. I stuck with arcane, but went the witch route.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the consideration!
Alizia's life was tough. Born the daughter of farmers, it was never destined to be easy, but her unique gifts only added to the life of toil she was born into.
She was a witch, a fact she managed to conceal, as far as she knew, from all close to her. Apart from an odd fascination with ancient texts and the constant companionship of a small scorpion, she seemed a relatively normal, but quirky girl.
Alizia was a bit of a loner, choosing the books Chask Haladan would loan her over the rambunctious playing of other kids her age. She would get lost in the tomes, reading of historic societies, arcane mysteries, and her favorite subject, the ancient Thassilonian empire.
As she grew older, the rare moments she had away from the farm were spent at The Curious Goblin, discussing the theories and fables surrounding Thassilon with Haladan and Sandpoint's resident sage, Bordert Quink. She discounted most of the things Quink said, but he was a fount of information.
When she came of age, it was uncertain what she should do. Her three older brothers were managing the family farm, and though she still worked the field as needed, it was clear that wasn't her true calling. She desperately wanted to travel to Korvosa to attend the Acadamae and expand on her gifts and deepen her knowledge. Unfortunately, her family was far too impoverished to afford that possibility.
So as the big Swallowtail Festival approaches, she sits, as usual, in the Curious Goblin, debating with old men and wishing for some chance or some opportunity to leave this small village and expand her knowledge.
NOTE: I still need to purchase equipment.
Alizia Riodonza
Human (Varisian) Witch 1
CG Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +2
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Defense
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AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 10 (+2 Dex)
hp 8 (1d6+2)
Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +3
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Special Attacks hexes (cackle, evil eye [dc 14], misfortune [dc 14])
Witch Spells Prepared (CL 1):
1 (2/day) Mage Armor, Sleep (DC 15)
0 (at will) Mending, Detect Magic, Light
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Statistics
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Str 11, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 19, Wis 13, Cha 9
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 12
Feats Extra Hex, Extra Hex
Traits Arcane Temper, Life of Toil, Scholar of the Ancients
Skills Heal +5, Knowledge (history) +9, Knowledge (nature) +8, Perception +2, Ride +3, Spellcraft +8, Use Magic Device +3
Languages Common, Draconic, Elven, Giant, Goblin, Thassilonian, Varisian
SQ +4 bonus on initiative checks, empathic link with familiar, patron spells (time), share spells with familiar
Other Gear 180 GP
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Special Abilities
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+4 bonus on initiative checks You gain the Alertness feat while your familiar is within arm's reach.
Cackle (Su) As a move action, extend the duration of other hexes by 1 rd.
Empathic Link with Familiar (Su) You have an empathic link with your Arcane Familiar.
Evil Eye -2 (7 round(s)) (DC 14) (Su) Foe in 30 ft takes penalty to your choice of AC, attacks, saves, ability or skill checks (Will part).
Misfortune (1 rd) (DC 14) (Su) Foe in 30 ft must take the lower of 2d20 for rolls (Will neg).
Share Spells with Familiar Can cast spells with a target of "You" on the familiar with a range of touch.
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Arcane Familiar
Scorpion, Greensting
N Tiny Magical Beast ((vermin))
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +7
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 15, flat-footed 16 (+3 Dex, +2 size, +4 natural)
hp 4 (1d8)
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Sting (Scorpion, Greensting) +5 (1d2-4/x2)
Space 2.5 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
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Statistics
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Str 3, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 6, Wis 10, Cha 2
Base Atk +0; CMB +1; CMD 7 (15 vs. Trip)
Feats Alertness, Weapon Finesse
Skills Climb +7, Fly +7, Heal +1, Perception +7, Ride +4, Sense Motive +2, Spellcraft -1, Stealth +16, Use Magic Device -3; Racial Modifiers +4 Climb, +4 Perception, +4 Stealth
Languages
SQ improved evasion, poison
Other Gear You have no money!
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Special Abilities
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Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Improved Evasion (Ex) No damage on successful reflex save; half on failed save.
Poison (Ex) Sting - injury; save Fort DC 10; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect sickened for 1 round; cure 1 save.
I have seen a couple of great rolls as well but there are more low ones than high ones.
I am lucky enough to be in the higher bracket though
but remember if selected those of us that rolled well for stats just may be the lowest rollers in game...
@ Shadowyfox
Just so you're aware, I've rolled up a ranged paladin. You can still go ranger and all that fun stuff. Just filling you in.
After all, bows are where the party is.
I'm thinking a switch hitter, and with the stats, it's quite possible. :)
Taffer here. Here is my cleric. (My character background is still being worked on.)
Suggestions and/or advice is always welcome!
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Georg
Taffer here. Here is my cleric. (My character background is still being worked on.)
Suggestions and/or advice is always welcome!
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Georg
my advice is if we are both selected then stay near the barbarian she needs healing a lot.
I'll see what I can come up with using these stats. :)
If it comes to it, I may just re-jig this guy (the alias I'm posting under), as I've never used him and although he was built for the campaign set in Ravengro, his morality would work well with this game I feel. Still, I'll work on a few ideas. :)
Edit:
Sorry, I'll drop all of the numbers to make it easier to read:
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OUCH. Yea, gonna re-roll as per your instructions in your first post. :)
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Again? Hmm....
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Not great really. The stats are too unfocused, but ah well I guess. It's a 19 pt buy.
Introducing Alemarra “Big Al” Rosethistle, of the Order of the Paw
Backstory:
Halfling caravans traveling across Varisia are often seen as easy prey by bandits. In order to bolster their defense, the small caravan that Alemarra Rosethistle grew up in employed a Dwarven veteran, Hilgra, as their guard. While at first Hilgra was just a hired hand, to young Alemarra her daily martial practice and vigilant watch for danger seemed both exciting and very noble. As Alemarra grew she found herself spending more and more time with the Hilgra who (lacking a child of her own) took her under her wing and drilled her in how to protect the caravan, and even in some of her ancestral techniques for combating giants.
It turned out that she grew like a weed until she towered a legendary 3’ 3” tall. Soon she was known only as “Big Al” and stood out head and shoulders above her family. Under Hilgra’s watchful eye, she appointed herself the protector of the younger Halflings, and eventually as an apprentice to Hilgra in defending the caravan itself.
The caravan’s travels took them far and wide. The dangers were real and more than once Big Al needed to fight beside Hilgra to stave off beasts and bandits. Through her teen years she was mostly content with this life, until the day the caravan came to [DM’s suggestion] where she first encountered the Order of the Paw. When she saw the Halfling knights in their gleaming armor training to stand against evil and treachery, she knew it was her calling, though it meant she would need to say goodbye to her two families, Halfling and Hilgra.
Now her training is done and Big Al has returned to Sandpoint, riding her wolf (“Dez”, in tribute to Desna). She fiercely loves this country, loves the good Halflings she grew up with, and loves Desna, who has watched over her travels since she was just a wee babe. She knows that there are real dangers in Varisia, and she’s ready to do her duty protecting the good people of Varisia from them.
Appearance:
Big Al Rosethistle stands tall and proud at 3’3” tall, with dark copper skin and black hair pulled back in a tail. Her silver wolf Dez is never far from her. Whenever there’s a threat of battle she wears her breastplate and carries her lance, heavy shield, and halfling sling staff.
Personality:
When safe and sound, Big Al has an easy warmth about her. When working, she keeps a constant eye for danger and is fiercely protective of those she has sworn to protect. She is very proud to finally be a real Cavalier in the Order of the Paw. Outside of her duty, she loves to lay on her back at night, gazing for hours at the stars.
Crunch:
Class: Cavalier (Emissary) - 1
NG Female Halfling
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Stats
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Str 14 Dex 17 Con 15 Int 11 Wis 11 Cha 11
HP 12 | AC 22 (T 14, FF 19) | Init 3 | 20' Move
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Feats
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power attack -1 to hit, +2 (or 3) to damage
mounted combat
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Traits
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indomitable faith - +1 to will saves
adopted >> militant merchant - +1 to Perception, it’s a class skill
giant slayer (campaign) - vs giants: +1 on Bluff, Perception, and Sense Motive checks and +1 trait bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls
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Gear
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lance
halfling sling staff
breastplate
heavy steel shield
I think my character is going to be a dwarven ranger, of the switch-hitting variety. Just working out the specifics.
Introducing Saroune Anzoletta, Varisian transmuter and scrollmistress.
Backstory: Saroune Anzoletta grew up among the magical traditions
of the Varisian people, traveling the caravan routes from the wild coast to the frozen north.
Though the art of sorcery so common among her people never manifested in her family's bloodline, she still yearned to master spellcraft, applying herself to learning the more bookish traditions of a wizard instead. She loves poring over ancient scrolls, deciphering their secrets, and adding them to her own. An avid dancer as well, she learned a means for applying her scrolls to a fighting routine her people use with bladed scarves. Fueled by magic, she can make her scrolls as sharp as a blade or as rigid as a shield, wielding them in a flurry of both dance and martial art. To that end, she's devoted herself to the magical school of transmutation, developing both her body and her craft into deadly instruments.
Unfortunately, this single-minded pursuit makes Saroune a social outcast among her people. She rarely participates in their gatherings anymore because of the demanding study her spellcraft requires. She often lingers in towns they visit, trading lore with any wizard willing to satisfy her curiosity. Thereafter, she catches up with her caravan when it suits her, leading to many arguments with her family. Someday, Saroune expects to part ways with her people, taking up the life of an adventurer. To that end, she cultivates relationships with like-minded people, surrounding herself with those who can understand and appreciate her skills.
Appearance: Saroune has the 5-foot, 9-inch frame of a graceful, willowy dancer. Weighing 155 pounds, she has long, dark, auburn hair which she wears long and loose. The unusual color of her golden eyes matches the scattered tattoos along her arms, shoulders, and legs—her dusky, suntanned skin a living canvass which her decorative corset and long skirt often leave bare when she travels and dances.
While adventuring, Saroune always keeps a belt of easily-accessible scroll tubes slung low around her narrow waist. She keeps a slender dagger there as well, though she mainly uses it as a cutting tool rather than a weapon. In physical combat, she prefers to keep her distance until she gains more consistent power with her scroll blade, throwing darts from a small pouch-like quiver on her hip, or relying on her spells to take down enemies from afar.
Personality: Saroune has an aggressive, focused personality, especially where it concerns arcane magic. Her interest in spells and eldritch history borders on obsession, causing her to spend an inordinate amount of time studying her spellbooks and scribing new scrolls. This leaves little room to practice social graces, and even when attempting a conversation on more mundane topics, she almost always relates them back to the philosophy of magic. Of course, almost no one gets the point of her ruminations, only leading to further frustration and social awkwardness.
Thanks for your consideration. :D
= 16
= 9
= 18
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42 point buy, I think my offering was effective. :)
I think I will play a conjurer.
This guy was originally built for the Carrion Crown campaign, but having never made it into the campaign, I've rebuilt him for Rise of the Runelord's.
I know he only has a 19pt buy and I would have liked to have been as fortunate as the other players, but I've worked with his rolled stats the best I can, and If there's anything you think would help make him even more viable for this campaign, please let me know, but otherwise this is his build for your campaign:
Class: Ranger (Infiltrator)
Favoured Class: Ranger
Deity: Pharasma and Iomedae
Alignment: LG
Race: Human
Pet/Animal Companion/Messenger bird: Midnight Blue Raven
Level: 1
HP: 12 (Favoured Class: Ranger)
AC: 17, Flat-footed: 18, Touch: 9
Speed: 20ft
Initiative: 2
Str: 17 (+2 race)
Dex: 9
Con: 12 (-13 to die)
Wis: 12
Int: 12
Cha: 15
BAB: 1
CMB: 4
CMD: 15
Fort: 3 (+5 to prevent Dying)
Ref: 1
Will: 1 (+2 vs Charm and Compulsion)
Traits:
Birthmark: +2 on saves vs Charm and Compulsion.
Divine Warrior: +1 Trait Bonus to damage on Large Bastard Sword for the duration of any spell effecting it.
Campaign - Hunter of Legends: You have a passion for fighting the gigantic creatures that stalk Varisia's landscape. You heard stories about the Sandpoint Devil, a legendary creature that stalks the Sandpoint area, and decided to learn more. You figured that going to the Swallowtail Festival, with most locals busy getting their tongues loosened by alcohol, is your best chance to find out if the creature's real. Your experience in fighting big creatures grants you a +2 trait bonus to damage rolls against creatures of size large or larger.
Note: The RotRL's campaign feats in the player's handbook are actually campaign traits. :)
Racial - Heart of the Wilderness
Combat
Favoured Enemy: Undead (+2 atk and dmg on all below)
Hunter of Legends: +2 damage to creatures of size Large or larger.
Bastard Sword: +4, 1d10+3, 19-20x2, slashing
Large Bastard Sword: +2, 2d8+4, 19-20x2, slashing
Power Attack:
Bastard Sword: +3, 1d10+5, 19-20x2, slashing
Large Bastard Sword: +1, 2d8+7, 19-20x2, slashing
Skills:
Acrobatics: 1
Climb: 3
Handle Animal*: 6 (1 rank, 2 cha, 3 class)
Intimidate*: 6 (1 rank, 2 cha, 3 class)
Knowledge (Dungeoneering)*: 5 (1 rank, 3 class, 1 int)
Knowledge (Planes): 2 (1 rank, 1 int)
Perception*: 5 (1 rank, 1 wis, 3 class, +2 vs Undead)
Sense Motive: 2 (2 cha, +2 vs Undead)
Stealth: 1
Survival*: 5 (1 rank, 3 class, 1 wis, +1 to track, +2 vs Undead)
Swim*: 7 (1 rank, 3 class, 3 str)
Ranks: 7
Feats:
1a. Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword
b. Power Attack
Gear: Breastplate (200gp, 30lb's), Bastard Sword (35gp, 6lb's), Large Bastard Sword (35gp, 6lb's), Heavy Steel Shield (20gp, 15lb's), waterskin (1gp, 4lb's), rations x3 (1gp, 5sp, 3lb's).
Lord Bloodgrave wears custom jet black Armour. His Shield is engraved with the symbol of Pharasma, and his Breastplate fashions an engraving of Iomedae's symbol. The only coloured item of clothing he wears with this, is a long, tattered, crimson red cape that nearly hangs to the floor.
Those who have spoken to him say he always wears a patch over his left eye. Others who have seen him fearlessly march into battle, have said he fights with Sword and Shield, although, he carries a far greater sword in size, on his back, but nobody has ever seen him use it.
Although his personality is darker than most of those around him, Charles has good manners, is well spoken and respects those around him. At least, those that live.
Charles lives in his families Ustalavian Castle that was passed down to him through inheritance, as it was to all those before him, through previous generations stretching back further than the books and journals scattered around the Castle, have documented.
Somewhere down the line however, whether through foul play, a family members amorous infatuation or brief partnership, Charles' Noble heritage had been tainted by Vampirism.
With shadowy black hair, slightly unnaturally pointed canines, and an eye as black as night, the vampirism within his bloodline has been heavily diluted, with the only physical debilitation seemingly being an ever so slight aversion to bright light.
Regardless, as unique and different as his family history makes him, Lord Bloodgrave has developed an undying hatred for everything Evil and Undead, hunting them down, seeking them out and studying them as a life occupation.
He follows Pharasma's ideals, seeing the Undead as monstrous mistakes that don't belong in this world, but believes in the honour, Justice and valor of Iomedae, eradicating evil and the Undead threats that walk the world, in an attempt to protect the living, safeguarding them from the certain death that awaits them.
Currently walking the lands of Varisia (on one of his many hunts, [/spoiler), Charles had overheard locals of the land speaking of a strange, horse like Devil beast that supposedly roams the lands, killing people, devouring them and sucking out their souls.
Curious, he inquired with the local folk about the possible truth's behind the tales, and although intimidated by his features at first, they soon warmed up to him and pointed him in the direction of Sandpoint, suggesting that he may find more information on the beast there.
Thanking the people for their time, the dark warrior bid them farewell as he made his way to Sandpoint, hoping to find out more about the Sandpoint Devil, offering his aid to the town and updating his Hunting Journal, should anything new present itself to him, as he arrives during Sandpoint's most busiest time - The Swallowtail Festival!
Hopefully I'll get to play! :)
I also know that Goblins would have been the ideal Favoured Enemy to go with, but I wanted to bring an interesting concept in, with a guy who acts like a Paladin (similar, but colder morality/personality and all) who represents two gods and fights for Humanity/the good of Golarion, documenting things in his Hunter Journal as he goes along. :)
Here is my submission. All I have to do is add a trait and change my stats.
May the RNG/Dice gods bless me with good rolls!
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Yuck! A 12 point buy. Gonna Re-Roll
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= 13
= 10
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= 13
= 9
0 point buy. The gods must hate me.
= 9
= 13
= 15
= 18
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= 10
24 point buy. Not the greatest spread, but I think I can work with this.
Hey, it's better than mine in some ways!
My guy's intelligent, so although I wanted Dex, I had to set that as my lowest stat just for flavour, as he should be fast, but I didn't have the points to make it so, so thematically he'd appear slow, but his intelligence was more important as he's a well educated man. :p
The dice hate us both, my friend!
I would have much preferred at least a positive Int, but I play with the hand I was dealt! I'm not going to complain because at least he'll still be useful in combat, which is what Fighters were born and bred for.
Yep, that's the same as me!
Except I'll be a multi-classed Fighter (Two-handed)/Ranger (Infiltrator) switch hitter....but one who switches between sword and shield to something a little more interesting. Not a bow and arrow!
My stats were awful. I'll have to overhaul my entire statblock. *sigh* It would be easier to make a new character, but g$% d&*n it, I grew to like this one!
Horatio Aldebrandt
Male Human (Chelaxian) Bard 1
CG Medium Humanoid (human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +0
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Defense
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AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +1 Dex)
hp 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +2
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee Rapier +1 (1d6/18-20/x2)
Ranged Shortbow +1 (1d6/x3)
Special Attacks bardic performance (standard action) (7 rounds/day, bardic performance: countersong,
bardic performance: distraction, bardic performance: fascinate (1 targets) (dc 13), bardic performance:
inspire courage +1
Bard Spells Known (CL 1):
1 (2/day) Cure Light Wounds, Charm Person (DC 16)
0 (at will) Light, Prestidigitation (DC 13), Read Magic, Detect Magic
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 11, Cha 17
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 11
Feats Spell Focus (Enchantment), Weapon Finesse
Traits Charming, Eager Performer (Perform [string instruments], Charm Person)
Skills Acrobatics -2 (-6 jump), Bluff +7 (+8 vs. characters who could be attracted to you), Climb -3,
Diplomacy +7 (+8 vs. characters who could be attracted to you), Escape Artist -2, Fly -2, Knowledge
(history) +6, Knowledge (local) +6, Knowledge (nobility) +6, Linguistics +5, Perform (string instruments) +8,
Ride -2, Stealth +2, Swim -3, Use Magic Device +7
Languages Common, Giant, Varisian
SQ bardic knowledge
Combat Gear Sunrod; Other Gear Studded leather armor, Arrows (20), Rapier, Shortbow, Backpack (9 @
23.5 lbs), Bedroll, Belt pouch (2 @ 2.44 lbs), Flint and steel, Musical instrument (Violin), Rope, Soap,
Spell component pouch, Trail rations (3), Waterskin, 80 GP, 3 SP, 9 CP
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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) (7 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 (1 targets) (DC 13) (Su) One or more creatures becomes fascinated
with you.
Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1 (Su) Morale bonus on some saving throws, attack and damage
rolls.
Charming +1 Bluff/Diplomacy/save DC for a language-dependent spell vs. targets who could be sexually
attracted to you.
Spell Focus (Enchantment) Spells from one school of magic have +1 to their save DC.
It's not too bad, but geez, it still hurts.
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Well, that's one I'll go with, methinks. I'm planning on a fey sorcerer of a half-elf... We'll see!
Wow, it's either feast or famine with the dice today.
I'll be honest, I was not expecting this many posts so quickly. I'll have to go through and get answers for everyone in a little bit.
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I'm thinking a switch hitter, and with the stats, it's quite possible. :)@ Shadowyfox
Just so you're aware, I've rolled up a ranged paladin. You can still go ranger and all that fun stuff. Just filling you in.
After all, bows are where the party is.
Absolutely, friend! I'll have melee and ranged options, but I'm a paladin in a ranger guise. I look forward to seeing what comes of it.
@ Victoria, then we should be very good friends :)
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will prepare a character soon
Ooh... I'm already liking the look of Kyras. Hope the rest of you folks do too. :D
EDIT: I will add more tomorrow, should have the backstory and such completed by then. He's almost entirely developed in my head, just have to type it up.
I'm so jealous of all your rolls right now. lol
I'm jealous of yours, Sebastian. =[
My stats are pretty optimal, but that's boring. I'd rather have 10's across the board with one or two 16's than sub-10 stats.
NOTE: Everyone gets a freebie skill point in any Craft, Perform, or Profession of their choice.
@ Aeren: Are you talking about getting into character, or having the sheet up?
@ Gm Arkwright: Thanks for the offer. I'll probably be asking you for advice on how to handle certain things.
@ Horatio: I know how you feel. Though I did manage to roll 18, 18, 17, 13, 13, 12 for a character I'm playing. I tend to be a nice guy though.
@ Mark Sweetman: Sorry to see you go. Happy Gaming and good luck.
@ gyrfalcon: Hmm, what is the Order of the Paw from? Knights of Golarion? (Afraid I don't have that one.)
@ Wolfgang Rolf: I'd like to shoot for one a day, but even I don't post that often. As far as any hard limit, there really isn't one, but if I PM you and I don't hear back in two days I'll start looking for another player.
@ Shanosuke: No issues here.
@ Fernus Stonecall: Hmm, wish I had thought of that before I started the thread. It's a little late, but I don't see the harm in letting everyone have a freebie skill in Perform, Craft, or Profession.
As for the trait, yes it's allowed.
@ bi0philia: Nope, not going to let you reroll that. Look at it like it's an opportunity. Everyone, even heroes, has flaws. The point of the game is to tell an interesting story. (Well, technically, it's about beating the tar out of the BBEG, but if it's boring, what's the point.) I placed the lowest score at six so that you wouldn't be crippled by a lousy roll, but everyone wouldn't have super-awesome stats(tm) either. To me, a flawed character is more interesting than one that's great at everything. Hence why I have it that low. Anyway, I'll get off my soap-box now.
@ Everyone: I'm going to be going over submissions. Again, if you have any questions, just ask. I work during the day, so at night is when I do most of my posting. Also, be warned that If I see another person roll a whole bunch of times before rolling their stats, I will ask you to re-roll. Offering up rolls to the dice gods can be funny, but it can be too easy to game the system to get the numbers you want that way.
Just so that is clear:
Do not put a bunch of die rolls before rolling your stats. I will ask you to reroll and I won't consider your character if you refuse. You have been warned.
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I'm happy with mine. They're very... Standard. Perhaps a tad above average.
Really, the average set is about 16, 14, 13, 12, 10, 9. Very roughly, which is a 19 point buy. Only about 9.3% of sets will contain an 18, but over half will have at least one 16.
It's also interesting to note that the average stat using the 4d6 drop one method turns out to be 12.24.
The probability behind 4d6 and dropping the lowest is interesting. Really rolling xdy and dropping the lowest dy is always fun to play with.
I'm not sure if that makes people feel any better or worse about their rolls, but I just thought I'd throw it out there.
So did I do it wrong? I'm confused now.
I'm quite pleased with my roll, needless to say... >_> I agree with the GM, though, in that I think flawed characters are more interesting. Kyras will have a few flaws, mostly centered on his... heritage.
Ah, Statistics. My ancient foe.
I'll try to have a list of characters up tonight or tomorrow.
I apologize for my dice god offering, it was really a joke and I had no intention of cheating. I can re-roll if you like or keep my old scores either one. Again sorry.
@ DM-Salsa: Here is what I have so far. I am entirely unsure as to what would be an appropriate use of the freebie skill point.
This is ShadowyFox's ranger, by the way.
I can't think of any valid profession skills for this character, any ideas?
This is Billbrainpan's Knife Master.
I am totally unsure what would fit, for this sort of guy.
His backstory doesn't imply any particular profession, would burglar be a valid profession?
NOTE: That free skill point can also be used on a Knowledge of your choice.
I apologize for my dice god offering, it was really a joke and I had no intention of cheating. I can re-roll if you like or keep my old scores either one. Again sorry.
No need. I thought it was funny, and amazing that you'd actually count out that many d6's. I was just making a point to nip it then and there because I realized that it can be used as a mechanism for cheating.
@ Kuro: Perhaps Perform(Oratory)? Make him a storyteller, or perhaps he enjoys making wood carvings in his spare time? Really kinda hard to give something that will fit when the frame's pretty lean at the moment.
@ Thirzin: Probably should include Knowledge skills in the options, huh. I think Knowledge Religion should fit the background since that is what's used to ID undead thingy-ma-bobbers
@ DM-Salsa: I much appreciate that. :) Are there any areas that you see weakness or the need to improve on? Anywhere that I should flesh out more?
Sounds good I think I will give him profession woodworker for some flavor.
Hi DM-Salsa, the Order of the Paw comes from the Advanced Race Guide, or can be read here:
Let me know if you have concerns about the order, or if you have ideas about what their presence looks like in out near Varisia.
I just double checked in the ARG and don't see anything about where this order would be prevalent or how wide spread it is so I think that should be GMs discretion. Maybe there's actually a branch of the order in Sandpoint, but really all I need is somewhere within Valaria or near enough for a caravan to have visited.
Thanks!
@ Alemarra: Alright, sorry about that, I'd forgotten it was in the ARG. I'm fine with it, and I think Magnimar or someplace in Andoran is probably your best bet for joining the order. I'd strongly suggest Magnimar.
@ Billbrainpan: Glad I could help. I look forward to what you come up with.
@ Thirzin: I'd like to know a little more about his training, but other than that, it's pretty good.
More info on training? Coming right up.
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Hey! I'm interested! Lets see what we get
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For a point buy of 33. I can work with that
I'm thinking Oracle for this spread. Probably going for the Spellscar mystery. I was going to go fighter/Magus, but it seems that the martials are already well represented. I'm going to go for a little on the crazy (mentally unstable) side with this one. :)
its all in the profile this is Viluki by the way
NOTE: Everyone gets a freebie skill point in any Craft, Perform, or Profession of their choice.
Hmmm...I'll have to think about what fits my character.
Question: Is this a one-time skill bonus at first level, or is this something that will go up in ranks each level with us? (Doesn't matter which it is, I just like to know.)
Another Question: Is the skill we choose automatically designated a class skill, or do we only treat it as such if it's on our class skill list?
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@ DM-Salsa: I think I've updated it pretty well to include his training. Is that good? Or do I need to clarify more?
