Thanks Thad, so the DC for escape would be base DC24, modified by DM Fiat for using clothing strips as opposed to rope. I missed that bit in the special attacks section.
Kams will definately need to get a healer's kit and put a point or two in the Heal skill after all this. Wish it had been enough to provide real healing, but hopefully it will be enough to prevent shock, and to provide long term care. Tremendously difficult to care for, horses. They suffer more than the game or their size would suggest.
Yeah, Stephanus is picking CLW for his new 1st level spell if/when we level up. Tactically, Zavac's loss is a killer for us. I'll only get a couple castings per day, but at least we'll have some healing available. But I don't even have Heal as a class skill, so while I may dump a point there, Stephanus is still not going to be alot of help from a Heal perspective for awhile.
Human Druid(Eagle Shaman) 6 | Per +12(+20 as eagle) AC 11 (15 MA), t11, ff10 (14 MA) hp 47/47 Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +7
Totally cool atmosphere DM. A well-crafted narrative.
Warren can heal, but he is better set to use his spells to summon just as Stepanus is better poised to use his spells elsewhere. Using them for CLW is not going to be efficient. Warren and Stephanus can easily use a wand of CLW and it should probably be number one priority.
Warren can memorize some CLWs knowing he can swap them for Summoning if the healing isn't needed. Stephanus doesn't have that flexibility. So Warren will pick up the healing slack for now.
Having positive channeling is nice, and Zavac was an effective melee fighter too with the chainfighting. I admit we will miss him, but we do have Thad and Alianna with some modest healing skills in their future.
Well, truth is sometimes you just don't have a healer. And yeah, that's the reason why some groups fail, but smart ones learn to pick up for that deficiency with strategy.
Having played a high level cleric, yeah... there's no question how amazing they are when they get there. But the gettin' there is slow, and once you get breath of life, other people have been taking advantage of your healing for several levels.
As one of my husband's friends said, it's always at the first levels when the cleric is keeping you from being one-shotted by a house cat that you really appreciate them, so that when they're the only reason the fighter is left standing against the three cyclops he rushed at the end of an encounter, its just a matter of course. Or they just get angry when they run out of your extended Heal range and they've taken over 100 damage.
Bear in mind I don't have to choose my spells ahead of time, so adding it to my repertoire doesn't hurt me too much. It fits my concept of the character too, so I'm going to add it anyway. The more healing the merrier...
Ha! DM, our caravan wants to take a 'Circle the Wagons' feat when it advances to level 2. I used those rules from Jade Regent with my kids a bit already. They put an emphasis on roles in the caravan and the skills the party should have to play the roles. I think the kids liked them.
Suffice it, I think some are forgetting that we have been organized, and responsive, to the situations we have found ourselves in. It was an advance group that found the overturned wagon, and hunted down the worg, rescuing the prisoner. No we did not wait to seek permission to proceed. We did send word to the group of our actions and to stand ready. Did the DM send wolves to attack the group as a coordinated effort, or to give those players something to do too, who knows, it's irrelevant. We rescued a victim, gained valuable info, and showed the settlers we have some skills to keep them safe.
Kams has scouted ahead of the group, warning of road obstacles, preventing issues with transit, and led the group to the bridge and dam encounter. Warren's eagles have been overhead nearly every step of the way, keeping high watch. Discussions were underway about how best to deal with the bridge when our next adversaries attacked. We reacted to the serpent first, as it showed first. It was dealt with. The bandits attacked while we were spread out, as they had planned. Part of the group was dealing with the serpent, others moved to deal with the bandits, all as it should have been. No extra coordination would have changed what occurred. Rolls are rolls, fate is fate.
Once the serpent fell, and the bandits had fallen, the bridge and dam needed addressing. Time delayed would have resulted in waiting until next light to deal with it, especially if something else may have moved to attack our band. Kams moved to deal with the dam, not to inconvenience resting nobility, but to risk only himself in the ordeal. There could have been another serpent in the water, a dire beaver perhaps, who knows. The dam had been discussed, the DM laid out options, and some stated their concerns. Explosives were quick, relatively reliable, and would not endanger any bystanders. Perhaps Kams would have been better off waiting underwater for the waters to recede, perhaps Thad might have better controlled his horse, we were all subject to the will of the dice roller. Again, coordination would not have changed the result, the dam gone, the waters receded, the bridge stable enough to allow crossing. (DM-Kams will have set a warning post on each side, indicating weakness, for any other travelers.)
Consensus from a PbP can take days to arrange. That is something that needs remembering. We all have lives, in different parts of this globe. We all operate on different schedules. I work swing shift, with rotating days and time slots based upon volume. If Kams waits his turn, or until his leader gives direction, say Stephanus for example, and Steph has three hellacious days in RL that keep him from his pc, well then Kams does nothing but wait, the game grinds to a halt, people get bored, and it falls apart. I've seen it more than I care to remember.
This group has been doing great, IMHO, both in RP and combat situations. I applaud everyone involved in this game. I'm having a good time so far. Our DM is taking the AP in a direction I am enjoying. I'd like to see more of it. We lost a player, a healer, so maybe that is a concern. A cleric would have already had us back on our feet at full capacity. It's not to be, c'est la vie. Opining that we need a designated leader I think is not the direction we should be going. A spokesperson for RP situations with NPC's sure, ok, if absolutely necessary. Order comes not only from laws, rules, and regulations. Those were all born out of the basic human tenants of right and wrong, of the axis of a moral compass. Kams' personal honor guides him as strongly as the rules of court may direct a noble, probably moreso.
Kams didn't deal with the bandits how he wanted to, he left that to the group. It was the right thing to do. He dealt with the worg to save lives. Maybe not the best way, but at the time, he was there, he tried to put himself forward to save others, costing his own honor and the guilt that will come of it. He dealt with the dam in the same way. Kams is of action, because he has seen what inaction brings, and he has paid the price for it. He will lay down his life for the group, gladly, whether or not it was the best decision or if it has past review by a superior, stamped in triplicate.
Ha! DM, our caravan wants to take a 'Circle the Wagons' feat when it advances to level 2. I used those rules from Jade Regent with my kids a bit already. They put an emphasis on roles in the caravan and the skills the party should have to play the roles. I think the kids liked them.
Actually, I'm in the process of combining the Kingmaker and Jade Regent AP's, set in the Stolen Lands, River kingdoms, and Brevoy. I'm using the caravan rules as a means of travel and kingdom commerce. The politics of JR are being overlaid onto Brevoy, with the lost heir actually being of the missing Rogarvian line. Fey creatures replace the asian elements, as my players aren't too keen on that aspect of the game. They like more medieval lands and themes. Got alot of work ahead of me, but I hope it will make for an enjoyable experience. In the end, the group may well control a combined three kingdoms, from Pitax to Olegton to New Stetven.
I agree in general, it seems we are doing OK from an IC combat perspective and *outstanding* from a group dynamic and RP perspective. I don't think any of our characters have a military background or extensive experience with small unit tactics. Thad's led his share of ambushes, but that was mostly just a matter of having a lot of guys with crossbows and counting on the people he was bushwhacking to not do anything heroic/stupid. I've played the grizzled special-ops type before who have tactical codes and handsigns worked out along with a lot of other tricks, but it doesn't seem to fit our current group, convenient as it might sometimes be...
Human Druid(Eagle Shaman) 6 | Per +12(+20 as eagle) AC 11 (15 MA), t11, ff10 (14 MA) hp 47/47 Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +7
Actually Warren has hunted with his two eagles for years. He trained them to attack from the other side of him so his little group can flank. With his high ST stat and a reading of the player guide he was designed for the general or warden position.
Eventually the group selects a ruler to run the kingdom who (according to the players guide) will be more effective the higher the CHA. Right now Thad and Tityanna seem to excel in the charismatic arena.
I assumed we would grow into the roles below.
Ruler: Charisma
Councilor: Wisdom or Charisma
General: Strength or Charisma
Grand Diplomat: Intelligence or Charisma
High Priest: Wisdom or Charisma
Magister: Intelligence or Charisma
Marshal: Dexterity or Wisdom
Royal Assassin: Strength or Dexterity
Spymaster: Dexterity or Intelligence
Treasurer: Intelligence or Wisdom
Warden: Strength or Constitution
Tityanna wasn't upset about the random explosion because it made her spill her drink while she was lounging on the chaise in the sun after a long day of sunbathing. She knows there was talk of clearing the dam, had someone gone "Hey, we need to get this here over there to make with the splodey" she or maybe Stephanus might have asked "is there another way to do this, perhaps with magic?" like Mage Hand so Kams doesn't have to risk his life.
There's more than one way to do things than do the noble sacrifice.
And she never meant to insinuate that the group needed a "leader" like a puppet master who limits freedoms. Just that it would be nice to be informed of things that are a danger and have some input about how to solve problems.
As far as I'm concerned, when we get around to the kingmaking phase, if the "ruler" is someone we all decide is a mouthpiece for the people to easily identify with absolutely no political power, so be it. The symbol of a leader is powerful enough, and one most need to identify to feel safe.
From a metagame standpoint, Mage Hand had a range of 25', could not manipulate the firing pin, and could not be counted on to gently place the device. The caster would have to pull the pin, move the device out to the dam, place the device, and then run like heck, all if the range was sufficient to be in the right spot, the placement went right with the first try, etc. We had a 5 round fuse I believe. Even then the device would have been above the waterline, not below it as Kams placed the device to open up the dam wall. Jenga with the logs would have taken time, and might not have worked. Physically dismantling the dam by bowling with logs from the bridge may have made the matter worse. Every moment the dam existed, it was crumbling the bank and weakening the pilings that supported the bridge. Time was against us, or so Kams felt.
Sorry, not trying to be difficult, I've had a rough week plus at work, definately been "bossed" hard, and I let some of that frustration bleed over into the game. My sincerest apologies. Tityanna just sounded alot like the manager earlier this week that said "do it, do it my way, do it now, or there's the door." We've lost a half dozen employees this week over changes, with more to come. Good times, good times.
As it is, Kams has no idea he is to someday "lead" in this new kingdom. He only sees the opportunity to open up a place for others to experience freedom and life without someone else's boot on their necks. Similar to the first settlers in the new world. They weren't coming over to create a new kingdom or government, only find a better life. That other stuff came later, as fate and fortune dictated. I think we are letting our characters read too much into a charter to protect these settlers, and already planning for a new great state. Let it come as time, test, and the DM allows. I for one did not plan Kams for any particular role, he is a ranger out to create a place his lost sister would have been proud of. If the Stolen Lands doesn't turn out to be it, he plans on moving on to somewhere else and starting over. If I had to choose a role, I'd say "Neet." Elect him to a post, or let fortune drop it on him. The High Wizard Kams Redcloak, at your service if needs be. Kams wants to protect the people, see them prosper, and to see them lead how they would govern their own lives, only on a bigger scale.
The caster would have to pull the pin, move the device out to the dam, place the device, and then run like heck,
... or tie a string to the pin and pull it once the device was in place ;)
My thought would have been to lasso individual logs and use the draft animals to pull them loose. Still potentially time consuming, but relatively safe.
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The High Wizard Kams Redcloak, at your service
Once you reach 4th level, you can pull rabbits out of your hat!
Did I miss something about how we handled the bandits?
I understand if we don't want to bog down the IC thread with them, but do they seem at least generally agreeable to the idea of giving up banditry and submitting to a year's hard labor? Do they follow along on foot?
Thad promised them mercy so if they didn't want to continue to Oleg's and were willing to promise to give up banditry he would send them on their way with rations, bedrolls, and a single axe and longbow to get them back to civilization.
Thad is of the opinion that this whole discussion is due to Tityanna not wanting to admit to herself that her injury was due to her own lack of common sense in combat. No OOC criticism intended, it worked out brilliantly!
I peeked at that roll. It would have hit if she had cast mage armor. And just so happens Sleep and Longbow arrows have about the same range at this level, so.., not much doin' there.
'Course, Thad hasn't heard that she now wants to carry a tower shield into battle. And IC, the paladin probably wouldn't know that magicians aren't proficient with shields at all.
@Tityanna: Yep, Thad doesn't know a thing about magic and armor. Maybe we'll get a chance to bring it up IC :)
Would it have been an option to take cover/concealment in the 'light brush'? A miss chance or another +4 on top of mage armor might have made a difference, especially with your Nimble Steps feat.
@Kams: I'm most familiar with year and a day from references to old fairy tales, was it actually used in historical traditions or codes of laws? Thad's comment was referring to his opinion that the Fey are usually bad company, a nuisance at best.
Did I miss something about how we handled the bandits?
I understand if we don't want to bog down the IC thread with them, but do they seem at least generally agreeable to the idea of giving up banditry and submitting to a year's hard labor? Do they follow along on foot?
Thad promised them mercy so if they didn't want to continue to Oleg's and were willing to promise to give up banditry he would send them on their way with rations, bedrolls, and a single axe and longbow to get them back to civilization.
I don't recall any actual decision regarding the fate of the bandits. You have three in custody along with the leader who may or may not live. I've assumed you kept them with you under watch. Based on your earlier sense motive attempt, all three seemed sincere in their desire to change. This is even more true after the incident with the charm.
Treasure record is now located HERE. I'll also add a link to the front page so it's easy to locate later on.
@Kams: I'm most familiar with year and a day from references to old fairy tales, was it actually used in historical traditions or codes of laws? Thad's comment was referring to his opinion that the Fey are usually bad company, a nuisance at best.
Yes, it has been a common minimum sentence in misdemeanor crimes, has been the time frame to allow for crimes to be charged against someone, been the time needed to charge someone with murder, etc. Most "modern" places have abolished the "wear and a day rule", but the term still sees usage in legal proceedings from time to time.
Seems apropo to our situation, to see to it the bandits serve penance and commit no new crimes, so then let them free.
Human Druid(Eagle Shaman) 6 | Per +12(+20 as eagle) AC 11 (15 MA), t11, ff10 (14 MA) hp 47/47 Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +7
Attacking our convoy with women and children is not a misdemeanor crime. At least five years labor would be reasonable for attacking civilians with intent to murder.
actually, divine casters don't need 8 hours of sleep like arcane ones do.
played a high level cleric that did not sleep but once a week for 3 weeks, once. paladin cohort tapped her with lay on hands that had the fatigue curing mercy every day, and they went about their business.
Have we decided what we're going to do with our healer just being gone? Are we just working like he was never there to begin with?
I suppose I could go sorc/oracle/MT for some healing, but it's not going to be as effective an arcane presence or, indeed, a divine one. Post combat healing only...
It seems like we'll be playing more of a low-fantasy game where we can't just handwave the healing, at least for a while. Warren can help out somewhat, and Thad can help next level... I imagine we'll be getting a wand of CLW as soon as possible.
Looking for those who would be interested in a Kingmaker campaign, however, this will be highly modified from the AP material. While the basic premise is the same, many, encounters and the overall story line will vary a little (or a lot depending on what happens) from what is presented in the Adventure Path. Kingdom building and running rules will remain the same as those presented in the AP.
Character Guidelines
Party of five or six characters
Core races ONLY
Pathfinder Core Book and Advanced Players Guide ONLY
25 point build (No stat below 8)
No evil characters
2 Traits (Traits from Kingmaker Players Guide and/or APG are accepted)
1st Level with maximum starting gold and HP
Ability to post at least once per day
RP will be encouraged and rewarded
Party will be selected based on character background and ability to work well together.
Although I’ve been GMing for over 20 years (mostly home brew campaigns), I’m new to the PbP games. Any ideas for maps or other useful tool suggestions will be welcome.
Depending on interest, I'll likely close recruitment by Friday, December 30th and plan to get things rolling on January 2nd or 3rd.
NATHANIEL HYLTER CR 1/2
Male Human Summoner 1
CG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +0
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DEFENSE
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AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +3 Dex)
hp 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +0 (1d4/19-20/x2) and
Unarmed Strike +0 (1d3/20/x2)
Ranged Crossbow, Light +1 (1d8/19-20/x2)
Spell-Like Abilities Summon Monster I (7/day)
Summoner Spells Known (CL 1, +0 melee touch, +3 ranged touch):
1 (2/day) Mage Armor (DC 16), Shield (DC 15)
0 (at will) Acid Splash, Resistance (DC 14), Light, Detect Magic
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STATISTICS
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Str 10, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 18
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 13
Feats Augment Summoning, Spell Focus: Conjuration
Traits World Traveler: Diplomacy, Rostlander
Skills Acrobatics +2, Climb -1, Diplomacy +9, Escape Artist +2, Fly +2, Knowledge (Planes) +5, Ride +6, Spellcraft +5, Stealth +2, Swim -1, Use Magic Device +8
Languages Common, Draconic
SQ Eidolon Link (Ex), Life Link (Su), Share Spells with Eidolon (Ex)
Combat Gear Bolts, Crossbow (10), Crossbow, Light, Dagger, Studded Leather; Other Gear Rations, trail (per day) (5)
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Augment Summoning Summoned creatures have +4 to Strength and Constitution.
Eidolon Link (Ex) You have a link with your Eidolon, but share magic item slots.
Life Link (Su) Sacrifice HP to prevent that much damage to your Eidolon.
Share Spells with Eidolon (Ex) Personal spells can be cast on your Eidolon instead.
Spell Focus: Conjuration Spells from one school of magic have +1 to their save DC.
Summon Monster I (7/day) (Sp) Use summon monster spells as spell-like abilities, with durations measured in minutes instead of rounds.
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And the Eidolon
Eidolon:
HYNAR CR 1
Male Quadruped
CG Medium Outsider
Init +2; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +4
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DEFENSE
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AC 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, +4 natural)
hp 14 (+4)
Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +0
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OFFENSE
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Spd 40 ft.
Melee Bite (Bite) +3 (1d6+2/20/x2) and
Claw x2 (Claws) +3 x2 (1d6+2/20/x2) and
Unarmed Strike +3 (1d3+2/20/x2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 7, Wis 10, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 15 (19 vs. Trip)
Feats Toughness +3
Skills Fly +3, Perception +4, Sense Motive +4, Stealth +6
Languages Common
Other Gear Bedroll, Saddlebags (empty), Tent, Medium
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
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Working on background now! Let me know if anything is out of place.
Interested... I've heard a lot about kingmaker but haven't had a chance to play it yet. I'm reading up on the player's guide, I'll submit something by the deadline once I know a bit more about the campaign.
Very interested in this, i have heard of Kingmaker a number of times but have yet to play a game, I believe I will roll up a human Barbarian. I should have it posted within the day.
As for maps, the quickest and easiest is to
First; create something in a spreadsheet (Excel works very well for this).
Second; (Cont-PrtScn) to capture the image.
Third; Open Paint and (Shift-Insert) to dump the image in there.
Fourth; Save the file where you like.
Fifth; upload the image to an online photo album site (I use PhotoBucket).
Sixth; use the url hyperlink to point to your map on the photo album site.
Here is my idea, very rough draft, I am going to make the back ground a little neater and perhaps a bit more in depth in parts, still needs gear, and feats
Icar:
CN, Bbn lvl 1
Human, Male, Worships Gorum
Str (15+2)17 (7)
Dex 14 (5)
Con 14 (5)
Int 14 (5)
Wis 12 (2)
Cha 11 (1)
Total (25)
Traits
Reactionary: You gain a +2 trait bonus on Initiative checks.
Brigand: You begin the campaign with an extra 100 gp in ill-gotten gains. You also gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, and Sense Motive checks when dealing with brigands, thieves, bandits, and their ilk.
Gear
280gp
Weight
86lbs-173lbs-260lbs
Background:
Icar was found in Iobaria by a caravan when he was just a babe. On a field of battle where a small village had been burnt down, Icar was held in the arms of one of the dead combatants, a woman wearing chainmail. One of the mercinaries who guarded the caravan took pitty on the crying babe and took him with them as they traveled west into Brevoy, leaving Icar in New Stetven with a butcher and his wife as the Caravan passed through.
As Icar grew up the butcher, who was a cruel man, put the boy to work in his shop, cutting meat and slaughtering animals. By the time Icar had turned 16 he had had enough of the butchers beatings and crulety, and in a fit of rage killed him with one of his own knives, taking all of the mans prized butcher knives and fleeing into the Stolen Land to escape retribution.
There he met up with a group of bandits and highway men who would charge tolls on people passing through the areas that they camped. Joining with them he used the knives as his weapons, learning to wield them as others would use swords, he grew older in the Stolen lands but by the time he turned 22 he became tired of the life of crime and returned to Brevoy, settling in Restov. He began to work for a Butcher there as a helper until he turned 25 at which point the call for volunteers to settle the Stolen Land was sent out, given his knowledge of the lands he felt that he could be of use to an adventuring party heading that direction.
Camris: Ha! You know I couldn't hold out...and thanks for the map idea, I'll check into it.
Jezai: For the backgrounds, I'm not really looking for a specific length, just something creative and thought out that provides a good plot hook or two, character motivations, and/or potential RP opportunities with the other party members.
Would you mind if I changed from rogue to ninja. Seeing how they're pretty much the same(except ninja gets a ki pool) I wouldn't see it as a problem but I know a lot of DM's don't really like the eastern themed stuff in their games so I figured I would ask first.
Talrae is a brash and headstrong young knight, following in the footsteps of her father. Seeking a name for herself, outside of the prejudices of her homeland, Talrae uses her combat prowess and commanding presence to devastating effect on the battlefield.
I can have stats up soon. Just posting very brief flavor text for consideration.
It's time for background and description. Let me know what you think.
Background:
Nathaniel Hylter grew up in a small farming community of Rostland, his family owning the small inn in the village. He was a rambunctious child, always running about, getting into all kinds of trouble, nothing serious, but lots of mischief. He always blamed an imaginary friend he called Hynar, or said he was out adventuring with Hynar, exploring the surrounding wilderness, making his parents worry. As he grew, he caused less mischief, but not completely, and became a hard worker, but still loved to explore, and kept going deeper out past the village bounds, sometimes spending days on camping trips 'by himself'. His family worried about him, cause even as he grew past the stage one usually has an imaginary friend, Hynar still played a part in Nathaniels everyday life. Nathaniel didn't know why nobody else could see the squat, lizard-looking beast that followed him around, but he didn't care, he knew Hynar was alive. When he turned 20, he left the village to explore the world, making his way towards the city of Rostov to begin there. On his way there, he was attacked by 2 bandits, trying to make easy coin. Nathan defended himself the best he could, but he never was a fighter, and when it looked like one of the bandits was going to end his life, with a roar, Hynar appeared, physically, fully in Nathaniels world, and tackled both bandits, mauling one, and frightening the other bandit into running. Nathaniel was suprised as well, but was happy, he was finally able to be with his best friend he's had since he was born! Since then, they made their way to Rostov together, while exploring their new bond together, and what they can do together. Upon arriving to Rostov, he saw the Charter to explore and clear out the Stolen Lands, and he quickly volunteered, seeing it his chance to explore things hardly anyone's seen, and map out places. The dangers detailed in the charter worried him only a little, he was with Hynar, and had feeling he wouldn't be doing this with just him and Hynar.
Description:
Nathaniel: A tall young man, dusty blond hair, hazel eyes and tanned skin, body lean with working outside, and is very much a looker. He's wiry, moving with grace and surefooted, wearing nothing studded leather armor, and a trusty crossbow hanging at his side.
Hynar: Looking much like a squat lizard, broad, a long thick tail, a broad arrow-shaped head, his scales flicker and fade mixxing brown and black. He occassionally flicks his tongue out, a bright blue spectacle! (Looks like [url=http://www.reptilesweb.com/reptiles-section/lizard-world/blue-tongue-skink.html]this[/url Just feel like making guy look like my own blue tongue skink. xD)
Backstory.
Jareth is the son of Amelia, a Paladin of Sarenrae . He was the by-product of an unsuccesful offensive against an orc Incursion where his mother and her squad were captured and held for weeks. Some Paladins 'served' the Orcs like Jareths mother, some just killed, and others eaten...
Growing up in a home of a Paladin is somewhat of a unique experience, he was trained is some weapons by his mother, and taught the ways of the Paladin of Sarenrae. Jareth however did not successfully undergo proper training to become a Paladin as his mother wanted. Facing discrimination due to his Half-blood hertiage, and more than once succumbing to his own primal anger. Jareth was expelled from the teaching houses made for bringing up Paladins.
Jareth became jaded with just living a normal life, an extreme feeling of boredom, pressing on his mind like a vice, threatening to consume his soul and leave him an empty shell of a half-man. He refelcted on himself, and his faith, and how when undergoing training, and even the heated fist fights in the Paladin school against his peers, was the only time he felt Content, and strangely, at peace with himself. He realized he needed an Outlet.
Since then He endlessly travelled the lands on his own. During his travels he aimed to carve out his own good in this world in the name of Sarenrae, Paladin approved or not. He adventures to find relief from his constant depression and from a genuine desire to do good by destroying the beasts and monstrosities that live on the outskirts of civilization and to root out the evil that breeds within it. He aims to improve himself and to find relief from his Orcish hertiage by diving headfirst into any adventure he undertakes.
Now, Jareth has been wandering for as long as he can remember, but the one constant, the one thing he could depend on. His blades had always led him back to conflict. It was the only routine Jareth found acceptable, the chaotic reality that is battle.
It was inevitable that he would be drawn to the River Kingdoms. Jareth's blades would not be still. He made a perilous journey forward. He could feel a darkness threatening to consume the region. He planned on helping to forge a new land, and to increase the prosperity of all civilization, even if he could not, at the moment anyway, see himself living within it.
Personality.
Jareth is brusque and does not honey his words. He has accepted the life of an adventurer, and seeks jobs constantly, his motivation is both his good nature and his Orcish predisposition for violence. Jareth however is not bloodthirsty, he has been known to lose his temper, however he knows when to pull his punches.
When not traveeling and not currently on a job, Jareth becomes agitated, not used to having nothing to do. He becomes impatient and reclusive, often feeding his boredom with alcohol. Inversely, when currently under a mission he becomes completely motivated and determined, Jareth is also apt at working in conjunction with others of like minds. Being able to adapt readily to a changing situation.
He genuinely enjoys the lifestyle an adventurer has to offer.
Here's the crunchy part of a paladin of Erastil. He was a bandit until his group captured a priest for ransom. The priest eventually won my character over, and after helping the priest escape he's been working hard for redemption. Eventually he heard the call and swore his oaths as a paladin... prose-form writeup to come over the next day or two, I just wanted to get the numbers ready and make sure you were OK with the concept.
Spoiler:
Elf Paladin 1
STR 13
DEX 16
CON 12
INT 14
WIS 10
CHA 16
HP 11
AC 17 +3(dex) +3(armor) +1(shield)
FORT +4
REF +3
WILL +2
BAB +1
CMB +2
CMD 14
Posting for show of interest and a dot. I'll have a character up later next week, after the holidays 'n before the deadline.
I'm thinking either a Half-Orc Oracle or Witch. I don't mind being the walking band-aid, either...I have a great Oracle of Life /w the Wasting curse concept that I've been solidifying over the past few days:
Zevac the Scarred:
Background:
Zevac is a young Half-Orc. Physically, the only hints to his Orc ancestry are small “tusks” and a greenish tint of skin. He grew up in a small human village along a river in a dense jungle, existing in relative peace despite the villagers' apprehension of his heritage. He is a quite boy, and was always quick to help the other villagers. The blood of Orcs still run through his blood, though, and one night not too long past, a blood rage overtook him. He ended up killing an entire family in the village, and was on the verge of being run out and left for the dinosaurs that roam the area. The resident Cleric, however, was given a vision from her goddess, Sarenrae. The goddess of redemption and healing had decided to pick young Zavec as an Oracle of Life, as he had always been a faithful follower. Great powers were thrust upon the boy, but there was a price. In order for him to redeem himself, Sarenrae set him a task to heal those who need him the most, and in return he would bear the scars of those he helps. His physical appearance has been severely altered, and is looked upon by all with a healthy fear, either due to his now gruesome appearance or out of respect to the power of Deities. He now travels in search for redemption, one scar at a time.
Personality:
Zevac is young, but wise. His recent hardships have curbed his youthful, care-free view on life, and this has almost turned him a bit bitter towards the world. He carefully weighs his words, but, as per his deal with Sarenrae, won't hesitate a moment to help one in need. His scars cover his body, and although they are a cause of mistrust or even fear from others, he bears them with a certain amount of pride.
That's just the general concept, but I'll have to cater it more to Kingmaker when I have a chance to go over the Players Guide. Already have stats 'n such ready, just need to alter it as they're for a higher level.
Sounds fun; I'll try to have a character up soon. I'm thinking alchemist, maybe dwarf. Opinions?
Also- are we limited to the Core and Advanced for player options too? Or can I take discoveries out of my Ultimate Combat and Magic?
Core and Advanced only for player options as well. The only options outside of those two books are the character trait choices from the Kingmaker Players Guide.
Tom Qadim
RPG Superstar 2010 Top 16, 2011 Top 32, 2012 Top 4
Definitely interested. Here's my character: Kumal, a Kellid Ranger (Skirmisher) from the barbaric wilds of Numeria.
KUMAL OF NUMERIA CR 1/2
Male Human (Kellid) Ranger (Skirmisher) 1
CN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +4; Senses Perception +4
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +2 Dex)
hp 13 (1d10+3)
Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +0
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee:
Dagger +5 (1d4+4/19-20/x2)
Greatsword +6 (2d6+6/19-20/x2)
Handaxe +5 (1d6+4/20/x3)
Unarmed Strike +5 (1d3+4/20/x2)
Ranged:
Crossbow, Light +3 (1d8/19-20/x2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 17
Feats Skill Focus (Stealth), Weapon Focus (Greatsword)
Traits: Bully, Reactionary
Skills: Climb +7, Escape Artist +1, Fly +1, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (Geography) +5, Knowledge (Nature) +5, Perception +4, Ride +1, Stealth +8, Survival +4, Swim +7
Languages: Common, Giant, Hallit
SQ: Enemies (Animals: +2 bonus), Track +1, Wild Empathy +0
Combat Gear: Bolts, Crossbow (20), Crossbow, Light, Dagger, Greatsword, Handaxe, Studded Leather; Other Gear: Backpack, Blanket, Flint and steel, Grappling hook, Rope, silk (50 ft.), Signal Horn, Torch (4), Waterskin, Whetstone
Loot: 39 GP, 7 SP, 7 CP
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Enemies: Animals (+2 bonus) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs Animals.
Track +1 +1 to survival checks to track.
Wild Empathy +0 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.
Description:
Kumal stands 6'3" and weighs 200 pounds. His sullen grey eyes are usually calm and exressionless, unless he is roused to anger or battle. His knife-cut black hair falls just past his shoulders. Though not as muscular as many humans who match his strength, Kumal's frame is iron-hard. His arms, chest, and back are marked with tribal scarring and blood-marks (crimson tatoos each marking a worthy kill), and his right forearm bears the tatoo of a bloody wolf's head. Much like this tatoo, Kumal's demeanor and the way he carries himself can be described as wolfish. He is a dangerous predator and clearly looks the part.
Background:
Kumal was born among the barbarians of Numeria, a harsh land known for breeding fierce warriors. After a violent disagreement with several of his clan-brothers, Kumal left his people and made his way into the lands of the civilized south, following half-remembered tales spun by his grandfather who had lived the life of a wandering sellsword many years before.
Since leaving his home 10 years ago, Kumal has been many things. He's been a highwayman, a hired killer, a bodyguard, a pimp, a tomb robber, a caravan guard, a slave to a tribe of hill giants, a father (at least four times), and most recently, a coinless vagabond. Now, still young and ever eager to carve his way into the annals of history and legend, Kumal finds himself wandering the wilds south of Brevoy...
Would you mind if I changed from rogue to ninja. Seeing how they're pretty much the same(except ninja gets a ki pool) I wouldn't see it as a problem but I know a lot of DM's don't really like the eastern themed stuff in their games so I figured I would ask first.
I would like to offer up my half-elf Invulnerable Rager(Barbarian), Grif Hallisp! All his info is in his alias here, let me know if I am missing anything.
I present for DM's approval Olden Human Rogue(investigator)
Spoiler:
Olden CR 1/2
Male Human Rogue (Investigator) 1
NN Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +1; Senses Perception +4
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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 +0
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +1 (1d4+1/19-20/x2) and
. . Rapier +1 (1d6+1/18-20/x2) and
. . Unarmed Strike +1 (1d3+1/20/x2)
Special Attacks Sneak Attack +1d6
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STATISTICS
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Str 13, Dex 12, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 10, Cha 18
Base Atk +0; CMB +1; CMD 12
Feats Combat Expertise +/-1, Rogue Weapon Proficiencies, Skill Focus: Diplomacy
Traits Brigand, Ease of Faith
Skills Acrobatics +5, Bluff +8, Diplomacy +12, Disable Device +5, Escape Artist +5, Knowledge (Geography) +3, Knowledge (Local) +6, Knowledge (Nobility) +3, Perception +4, Sense Motive +4, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +5 Modifiers Brigand, Follow Up
Languages Common, Draconic, Elven
Combat Gear Dagger, Masterwork Studded Leather, Rapier; Other Gear Backpack (empty), Bedroll, Lantern, hooded, Rations, trail (per day) (7), Sack (empty), Thieves' tools, Waterskin
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Brigand +1 Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, and Sense Motive when dealing with brigands, theives, bandits, etc.
Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Follow Up (Ex) Make two Gather Information checks in the time normally required for one.
Sneak Attack +1d6 +1d6 damage if you flank your target or your target is flat-footed.
For DM eyes only:
So I took a trait that gives me an extra 100 starting gold but it has to be stuff I stole. So I was wondering if you would like some input on what these items consist of? Anything in particular you want me to steal and hold on to?
Zevac the Scarred CR 1/2
Male Half-Orc Oracle 1
NG Medium Humanoid (Half-Orc)
Init +2
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DEFENSE
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AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16
hp 10 (1d8+2)
Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 20 ft.
Melee:
Flail, Heavy +1 (1d10+1/19-20/x3)
Unarmed Strike +1 (1d3/20/x2)
Ranged:
Crossbow, Light +2 (1d8/19-20/x2)
Oracle Spells Known (CL 1, +0 melee touch, +3 ranged touch):
1 (4/day) Cure Light Wounds; Sanctuary; Bless
0 (at will)Resistance; Stabilize; Detect Magic; Guidance
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STATISTICS
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Str 13, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Atk +0; CMB +2; CMD 13
Feats: Selective Channeling
Traits: Rostlander; Dangerously Curious
Skills: Diplomacy -4 , Handle Animal +3, Heal +1, K. History +1, K. Nature +2, K. Planes +1, K. Religion +2, Sense Motive +0, Spellcraft +2, Survival +0, Use Magic Device +5
Languages: Common, Orc, Draconic
SQ: Mystery: Life, Curse: Wasting, Orisons, Revelation: Channel
Combat Gear: Bolts, Crossbow (10); Crossbow, Light; Flail, Heavy; Buckler; Scale Mail
Other Gear: Rations, trail (per day) (5); Backpack; Blanket; Flint and steel; Spell Component Pouch
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Half-Orc Alternate Racial Trait: Chain Fighter - Half-orcs with this racial trait are proficient with f lails and heavy f lails, and treat dire flails and spiked chains as martial weapons. This trait replaces the weapon familiarity racial trait.
Mystery, Life, Revelations:
1. Channel (Su) - You can channel positive energy like a cleric, using your oracle level as your effective cleric level when determining the amount of damage healed (or caused to undead) and the DC. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1 + your Charisma modifier.
Curse, Wasting: Your body is slowly rotting away. You take a –4 penalty on Charisma-based skill checks, except for Intimidate. You gain a +4 competence bonus on saves made against disease.
Cure Spells: In addition to the spells gained by oracles as they gain levels, each oracle also adds all of either the cure spells or the inflict spells to her list of spells known. These spells are added as soon as the oracle is capable of casting them.
Dangerously Curious: You gain a +1 bonus on Use Magic Device checks, and Use Magic Device is always a class skill for you.
Rostlander: Your hardy nature grants you a +1 trait bonus on all Fortitude saves.
Think I have everything down right. Please correct me if I missed anything. :)
For decades, I had no idea how poor I was. I had all the trappings of wealth; gold, women, good clothing and rich food- it took the humble words of a wise man to show me what true riches were. I was forlorn. Me and the others with no place to call our own rambled around the River Kingdoms robbing and kidnapping and ra- well, doing all sorts of things that I'm not proud of any more. Last year we grabbed this priest while he was travelin' between the hamlets to bless the fields for harvest. We figured we could ransom him and his guard back to the town for a good bit of coin and live like kings over the winter. I was set to guarding the old man while Aiken watched his armsman, and the first thing he asked me was whether he could heal the finger I'd broken while grabbing him! I'm sure you remember last year's early freeze, it ruined the harvest and there wasn't a lot of money to go around so we were stuck with him... and he was so bloody good natured, like someone out of a storybook.
We'd talk for hours and I'd get to thinking, and eventually what I was doin' just didn't feel right any more. One night we were all celebrating after taking a haul of furs from trappers coming through late in the season and I made up my mind. I told Aiken I'd watch the armsman while he had a few drinks, and the three of us up and left. I went back to town with them and there was talk of holding a trial, but the old priest said some words to the lawmen on my behalf and that all went away. I've been trying to make up for things since then, set a few things right that I messed up before... I figure that helpin' merchants and other honest folk with these charters from the Swordlords is a good place to start.
After looking it over, I realized I missed the fact that it was a 25 point-buy, not a 20. And I missed/messed a couple other things. Guess that's what I get for making it while on gravol and t3's. Here's the updated version.
Zevac #2:
Zevac the Scarred CR 1/2
Male Half-Orc Oracle 1
NG Medium Humanoid (Half-Orc)
Init +2
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DEFENSE
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AC 18 (17 w/out buckler), touch 12, flat-footed 16 (15 w/out buckler)
hp 11 (1d8+2con+1favored)
Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 20 ft.
Melee:
Flail, Heavy +2 (1d10+3/19-20/x3)
Unarmed Strike +2 (1d3+2/20/x2)
Ranged:
Crossbow, Light +2 (1d8/19-20/x2)
Oracle Spells Known (CL 1, +2 melee touch, +2 ranged touch):
1 (4/day) Cure Light Wounds; Sanctuary; Bless
0 (at will)Resistance; Stabilize; Detect Magic; Guidance
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 17
Base Atk +0; CMB +2; CMD 13
Feats: Selective Channeling
Traits: Rostlander; Dangerously Curious
Skills: Diplomacy -4 , Handle Animal +3, Heal +1, K. History +1, K. Nature +2, K. Planes +1, K. Religion +2, Sense Motive +0, Spellcraft +2, Survival +0, Use Magic Device +5
Languages: Common, Orc, Draconic
SQ: Mystery: Life, Curse: Wasting, Orisons, Revelation: Channel
Combat Gear: Bolts, Crossbow (10); Crossbow, Light; Flail, Heavy; Buckler; Scale Mail
Other Gear: Rations, trail (per day) (5); Backpack; Blanket; Flint and steel; Spell Component Pouch
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Half-Orc Alternate Racial Trait: Chain Fighter - Half-orcs with this racial trait are proficient with f lails and heavy f lails, and treat dire flails and spiked chains as martial weapons. This trait replaces the weapon familiarity racial trait.
Mystery, Life, Revelations:
1. Channel (Su) - You can channel positive energy like a cleric, using your oracle level as your effective cleric level when determining the amount of damage healed (or caused to undead) and the DC. You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 1 + your Charisma modifier.
Curse, Wasting: Your body is slowly rotting away. You take a –4 penalty on Charisma-based skill checks, except for Intimidate. You gain a +4 competence bonus on saves made against disease.
Cure Spells: In addition to the spells gained by oracles as they gain levels, each oracle also adds all of either the cure spells or the inflict spells to her list of spells known. These spells are added as soon as the oracle is capable of casting them.
Dangerously Curious: You gain a +1 bonus on Use Magic Device checks, and Use Magic Device is always a class skill for you.
Rostlander: Your hardy nature grants you a +1 trait bonus on all Fortitude saves.
I don't have anything specific at this point. But if you could make at least one of them something that is important/valuable/significant to the former owner or has give the item some other interesting (non magical) quality that would be helpful.
Tomas Renolyds CR 1/2
Male Human Ranger 1
CG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init +4; Senses Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+3 armor, +4 Dex)
hp 11 (1d10+1)
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +2
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Dagger +3 (1d4+2/19-20/x2) and
Longsword +3 (1d8+2/19-20/x2) and
Unarmed Strike +3 (1d3+2/20/x2)
Ranged Longbow, Comp. (Str +1) +5 (1d8+1/20/x3)
Ranger Spells Known (CL 0, 3 melee touch, 5 ranged touch):
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 12
Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 17
Feats Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot
Traits Armor Expert, Rostlander
Skills Climb +6, Handle Animal +5, Knowledge (Nature) +4, Perception +6, Ride +8, Stealth +8, Survival +6, Swim +6
Languages Common
SQ Enemies: Humanoids (Goblinoid) (+2 bonus) (Ex), Track +1, Wild Empathy +2 (Ex)
Combat Gear Arrows, Flight (20), Dagger, Longbow, Comp. (Str +1), Longsword, Studded Leather; Other Gear Backpack (4 @ 11 lbs), Bedroll, Blanket, Flint and steel, Rope, silk (50 ft.), Waterskin (2), Whetstone
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Armor Expert -1 Armor check penalty.
Enemies: Humanoids (Goblinoid) (+2 bonus) (Ex) +2 to rolls vs Humanoids (Goblinoid).
Point Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into combat.
Track +1 +1 to survival checks to track.
Wild Empathy +2 (Ex) Improve the attitude of an animal, as if using Diplomacy.
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Here is Grayson Ozolins, a morally-neutral conjuror, looking to escape his father's dark and looming shadow by making something of himself, if only to spite him.
Ok... decided against a ranger or druid. Here's Lark Silvermane, a half-elf bard, if you're still looking for people! An expert at telling grand tales of adventure, Lark hopes to travel to the wilderness south of Brevoy and write an epic story of conquering the vast untamed land!
Background:
Lark was born and raised in New Stetven to an elf and human couple in the Silvermane family, a distant cousin of House Medvyed. Though they didn't live a life of luxury, Lark's family was fairly well off. Showing magical aptitude, Lark was sent to the academy to learn the arcane arts. However, he showed even greater talent at the skill of storytelling, weaving fanciful tales that fascinated all who listened.
At the encouragement of his peers and superiors, Lark learned the ways of the court bard in hopes to serve at the Dragonscale Throne. However, a scandal involving house Silvermane ruined his chances and he was limited to performing at inns and taverns to get by.
However, learning of opportunity to explore the vast wilderness south of Brevoy piqued his interest. It would make for a grand tale of adventure, sure to earn him everlasting fame!
(Still have to pick out spells & skills, but wanted to post my background before it was too late!)
BACKGROUND
Linflass is a half-elf who grew up in the Andoran city of Olfden, in the Darkmoon Vale region. Generally more well-adjusted than many half-elves who struggle with identity issues, he spent time both in the town with others and roaming about the Arthfell Forest and surrounding plains. He was comfortable in cities and in nature.
He was tutored by an Aspodell Ranger who not only taught him the woodsman craft, but also introduced him to the Silverers, a secretive group that hunted and slew werewolves by forcing them to drink silver. This led to a quick but excruciating death. Linflass was betrayed by a friend and exposed as a Silverer. The local populace was outraged and he was forced to leave the region.
Embittered by being driven away, he moved north, gravitating to the River Kingdoms, home to outcasts like himself.
Tomas lived on a farm in southern Brevoy with his parent until the age of 10. One day while Tomas’s father was out in the fields planting corn, the farm was attacked by a band of goblins. As the goblins approached the house Tomas’s mother hid him beneath the floor boards in a secret niche before they reached the house. From beneath the floor Tomas heard his mother raped and murdered by the goblins before the set the house ablaze. Tomas snuck from the niche and fled into the forest to find his grandfather.
After a few days of wandering the forest he finally found his grandfather a druid of Erastil and told him what had happened. Since then he has lived with his grandfather learning the way of the forest and Erastil. A few months ago his grandfather pasted away and Tomas has been wandering the forest aimlessly unable to decide what path his life should take now that he was on his own.
A few days ago Tomas encountered a traveler on his way to Restov who told him of the expedition into the Stolen lands to reclaim it for Brevoy. Tomas decided this was something that could give his life direction and purpose so he headed off to Restov.
BACKGROUND
Strellk was the unwanted offspring of a human woman from Trunau and an orc bandit. Shunned by his mother the moment he was born, he was raised in a sort of orphanage run by an elderly follower of Gorum. An ex-crusader, the man's god had led him to establish a home for the unwanted half-orc babies to be found near the Lastwall and Nirmathas borders.
It was a rough upbringing, but preferable to the savage, often fatal youth of abandoned half-orcs in the region. Strellk’s benefactor had a vision that the youth would be a servant of Gorum. When he reached adulthood, Strellk was told of his destiny and set out to spread Gorum’s fame. His god has sent him to The River Kingdoms and Brevoy, where Strellk believes he is to bring many to the faith.
I wasn't sure whether the mount is 'free' or not, so I paid for it.
Stephanus Dominova, Natural Philosopher and cartographer throwing his hat in the ring. I have to adjust the character for 25 point buy and flesh out the background. I will try to finish the character concept by this evening. The Naturalist is an archetype of the Bard from the APG. I'm likely going with Rich Parents and Dangerously Curious traits - though I'll review the KMAP campaign traits as well and may adjust if something fits.
As an aside, I'm an avid mapper for my own pbp (on these boards). If you send me an email at smoochy.knave@gmail.com I will add you to our permission list so you can see what I usually put together with just a little effort using PaintShopPro. There's so much free content on the interwebs it's really not that bad putting together really high quality maps for a pbp game.
I just wanted to says thanks to everyone for all of your interest and give you a quick heads up that I will be closing recruitment for this campaign tomorrow morning and hope to have the final choices made by tomorrow afternoon. If you have any updates or background edits to make please post them today.
I can already tell it's going to be tough making the final choices.
Same! Good luck all. Heard this is an amazing ap. can't wait to play it if get chosen. :)
Everyone I've run it with (at least what little we've managed to get through) has had a really positive response. I'd kind of like to run a PbP of it myself... once I build up some confidence to take it on, hehe!
I hope I am not too late. I would like to apply with Bron Lenthaven, Human Cavalier from Restov. The character sheet is not quite complete as I still have some gold to spend and a few numbers to edit but background and description is finished. I will touch up the rest and should I be accepted, it'll be ready to go. Good luck all.
DM-Tareth:
Spoiler:
As a note for character development: Once the group reaches the kingdom building stage, I hope to have a shift in how Bron views the world. His main focus of exploring the Stolen Lands is to prove his noble blood through his deeds. However, once the responsibilities of running a kingdom start to weigh on him, he would undergo a shift in priorities. This shift would be represented by a change in his order from the order of the cocatrice to another one what better matches his evolving attitude towards his duty as one of the figureheads of a kingdom.
Ditto on the hoping I'm not too late - I just came across this thread. I'd like to submit Aliana Do'Erren, a half-elven monk (Zen Archer). Character sheet and background in the works.
Warren Kingeagle is a human druid who has been fascinated by birds and flight since he could walk. After learning to walk, he was disappointed he could not then learn to fly. Fortunately his parents encouraged his studies of birds and he became an avid falconer, but his falcon pet only made him long for the skies.
He visited a wizard who had a familiar, but the bond between familiar and the sedentary closed tower type of arcane magic did not suit him. The wizard recommended he study from a local half-elf druid. The study of nature and the feel of the magic immediately appealed to him. His mentor recommend he explore a new land, as the picked over enclave the older druid had settled in was not for the young and the bold.
Warren has an eagle companion, a pet falcon, and is searching for an untamed green land to explore while making sure that it is not plundered and exploited.
Chainmail's druid avatar with background. Traits and skill to follow. This druid can melee and heal and is an eagle shaman.
For those just submitting, I just wanted to let you know it is not too late. I'll be accepting backgrounds through the night until tomorrow (Dec 30th) morning. Thanks everyone.
