Tamrith gestalt Marksman/Slayer is that ok?
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Oh man, I totally forgot that you generally can't spend 1/2 your WBL on one item (which Jorn's Masterwork Full Plate very much is! 1650g is no bargain D: ).
There was another gestalt game I applied for, and that GM let us take 2 Favored Class Bonuses per level (one from each class). I don't know if that's a standard gestalt thing or it was just their houserule, but I wanted to ask, just in case.
Other than that, all of my crunch is done, and now I begin the fluff!
I... don't think I'm familiar with Tamrith. What's it from?
??? I don't think it's from anything. I just made up the name.
have you ever considered requiring fluff before crunch? I know when I'm running a game I make sure my players have compatible concepts and personalities before I'll even let them look at a CS. not too mention it might help winnow out some candidates earlier.
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Considering that much of the crunch is pulled from what kind of person my character is, what he can do, and how he does it, and the act of "coming up with fluff" is mostly just putting it to paper, nah, not really.
It's also completely besides the point, because Rednal doesn't seem to mind at all. If you'd like to continue this conversation in PMs, feel free, but it doesn't belong here.
If you'd like to continue this conversation in PMs, feel free, but it doesn't belong here.
a very fair point, although I was actually asking rednal regarding character submission policy, as opposed to a personal question to you. but you're right, inappropriate venue.
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If you'd like to continue this conversation in PMs, feel free, but it doesn't belong here.a very fair point, although I was actually asking rednal regarding character submission policy, as opposed to a personal question to you. but you're right, inappropriate venue.
...on re-reading it, yes, that's exactly what you were doing. That's my bad. Sometimes I get a little too hot under the collar for no good reason.
I feel like an idiot now. Oh well, back to fluffwriting.
I'm thinking about a half-giant marksman/rogue (sniper) that I was working on for TSP's psionic game.
Bhenitia was created for another gestalt game but wasn't selected. She was built with a 20 pt buy, so I'd need to adjust that.
Bhenitia was born to a human cleric of Nerithia, one of the minor demigods. Her father was a half-celestial son of Nerithia. She grew up in Nerithia's main temple, a fort like retreat deep in the mountains of Meiren. Nerithia is the Demigodess of Meditation. Not a lot of call for such demigodesses, people always want the Demigodess of the Hunt, or the Demigodess of Wrath, or of Lust (she's especially popular).
Nerithia, a Lawful Neutral goddess, never expected to have a Paladin, especially her own grand-daughter. But Bhenitia grew up in that temple, studying the precepts of meditation and peace, taking up one of the zen arts, in her case, Archery. It had been expected she'd be a Cleric, like her mother and father, but instead Bhenitia found that martial pursuits and helping others were more her life work, and after 70 years of life in the Temple, she finally took her leave when she was old enough, and began to travel the world, finding those in need, helping them, and using her archery training and calm manner to spread a slightly different view of her grand-mother. One her grand-mother is not quite sure she should encourage.
Background would obviously need to be modified slightly, and I'd need to drop her to level 3 rather than 6 and boost the stat buy, but I think it gives a good idea of the character.
I'm going to shamelessly spend 2500 on building a single barreled shotgun. I briefly considered using This Archetype instead of slayer to make it even more crazy but I decided even in an extra planar city there were not likely any deities with a shotgun as a favored weapon.
Sadly Popcorn Sutton, Lord of Moonshine, Protector of the Front Porch, has but a small cult in the backwoods of Kentucky.
Oh, He of the Whisky Holler has considerable pull around here. It is not uncommon to see his heralds ol'Red, Gibberin' Lucky, or Ornery Otis around on sacred tasks, generally getting beer or going hunting. Typical offering include a can of Bud light, a tin of chewing tobacco, and some MacDonalds.
Okay, Jorn is all gussied up and ready to go. I've left plenty of his background open to be filled in later, so if I get chosen, I can tie his background to the others.
I'm back with my first character. I'll probably play with and expand the backstory later, but here he is.
Background:
Scintillate is an Aasimar who found her way to Auralis, when she was a young woman of mearly 60 years. Her intuitive gifts soon earned her many important connections. She was incredibly beautiful, and a superb listener. It wasn't long before she found funding to open a successful business in the City of Stars.
She is 'The' holistic healer of sexual dysfuction for the cities denizens. She has become known throughout the city as the premier authority on relationship rescue and repair. True sexual relations are rarely necessary except in the most extreme cases. The vast majority of her new and invented profession's time is spent healing mind, body, and spirit to open a person or couple to sensual joys.
I thought being recruited but the Abal's agency was a given. I'm guessing you mean the gestalt and skills are no use to your adventure. Too bad. Thanks for your consideration
I had thought the debt would be the hook needed. Either she owed Abals directly or they bought the debt to secure her services. And as rewarding as being the city's version of Viagra is, she could easily be ensared if given a greater purpose. I saw her as the party investigator/interrogator and support. I saw her as being pregnant with RP possibilities.
Just so I understand, You are looking for PCs who are semi-optimized combat oriented for this adventure?
Here's my submission, Yamajii the Elder, Mighty Godling/Monk. Would love some feedback. Given that he's old (early 70's) most of his life was spent not on/in Auralis, but on the prime material. His arrival in Auralis marked a new phase in his life, and he eventually wound up working for Abal's Agency.
I took some liberties creating a goddess for his mother, let me know if that's alright.
Yamajii appears as an old, bald white man with a full, white beard going hanging down past his chest. He wears a simple set of orange monk robes designed to allow him freedom to practice his martial arts in. He carries little in the way of belongings and is seldom seen partaking of food or drink. While often quiet, he is quite amiable, and always willing to offer advice, wisdom or help when asked.
Yamajii was born and raised in what he believed to be a normal family out in a small farming village out in the middle of nowhere. His family was poor but happy, and they never wanted for the basics despite having little in the way of possessions. He aided in tending the farm until his early twenties, when his father passed away. After his funeral, his mother took Yamajii aside and told him that she would be leaving, and that it was time for him to leave as well. She revealed herself to be the avatar of the Goddess Yuki who ruled over the moon, prophecies and personal enlightenment. She told him that one day he would be permitted to join her in her realm, but that he would need to achieve his own enlightenment before then. That day was the last time he saw her. He wandered for a time, travelling from town to town as a ascetic, begging for food and spending his time meditating on the task before him. In time he came to a mountain temple where he took residence and began to hone his body as well as his mind.
In the subsequent decades he learned quite a bit, but still felt something was missing. One night, while meditating in front of a small pool, he pondered the moon's reflection in the water. As he continued studying it, its form seemed to waver and expand, opening to reveal a shimmering city beyond it. Standing, he was amazed to find that the reflection didn't move, instead the vision of the city remained fixed on the water's surface. As he studied it he began to see movement beyond, lights flickering and moving among the city streets in the distance. Transfixed by the image he stepped forward unconsciously and found the water's surface bore his weight. Without hesitation he walked forward and down through the opening, appearing on a ledge looking down on the city. As he set foot on the ground he turned to see the moon rising behind him, a vision of his former temple fading on its surface.
While he initially believed he had been called to Yuki's realm, he soon discovered he was instead in Auralis, the city of Stars. Having no belongings and little to do, he spent his first few years there learning about the city and its denizens. He would often travel to the bluffs overlooking the city to meditate and to work on his martial techniques. He also spent a considerable amount of time aiding others in the city and solving disputes when he could.
It was this fact that caught the attention of Abal's Agency. He had interacted with several of their agents during his decade in the city and eventually they inquired if he would be interesting in aiding them. In truth, while Yamajii enjoyed his meditation and time alone, he had begun to miss the comeradery he had found during his time at the temple. Eager to be among others again, he presented himself for his enterance examination and was accepted into the Agency. Finally feeling at home, Yamajii considers himself to be a caretaker of the younger and less experienced in the group, and goes out of his way to aid others when he can.
Male Human Mighty Godling|Monk(Iron Mountain) 3
LG Medium Humanoid (Human)
Init -1 (-1 dex); Senses; Perception +11
AC 21, Touch 20, Flat-footed 16 [4 str + 4 wis (monk) + 1 dodge + 1 nat. armor + 1 deflection]
HP 39/39
Fort +4 [3 base + 1 Con ], Ref +7 [3 base + 4 Str], Will +7 [3 base + 4 Wis]
Special Defenses Uncanny Dodge, Deflect Arrows
Speed 40 ft.
Melee Unarmed Strike [ +8 ; 1d6+6, 20/x2]
Melee Unarmed Strike (Flurry) [+6/+6; 1d6+6/1d6+4, 20/x2]
Mods
Special Attacks
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Str 18, Dex 8, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 18, Cha 12
Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 20
Feats Weapon Focus (Unarmed), Toughness, Dodge, Emergent Divinty, Improved Unarmed Strike, Deflect Arrows, Dragon Style
Racial Traits Skilled, Bonus Feat
Traits Wisdom in the Flesh (Stealth) [wis to stealth], Honored Fist of the Society [+1 ki]
Skills Acrobatics +5, , Intimidate +7, Perception +11, Perform (Flute) +7, Profession (Farmer) +10, Sense Motive +10, Stealth +10,
Languages Common
SQ Uncanny Dodge
Limited Use
Combat Gear Ring of Deflection +1
Other Gear
Treasure
AC Bonus (Ex): Add Wis to AC and CMD. Bonus applies even when flat-footed.
Flurry of Blows (Ex): Gain extra attack during full-round action, all attacks -2 to hit.
Unarmed Strike: Gain Imp. Unarmed Strike as bonus feat, 1d6 base damage, increases with level.
Stunning Fist (Ex): (On Attack, 3/day, Fort DC 15) Failed save means target stunned for one round, no more than one use per round.
Iron Monk (Ex): Gain Toughness and +1 natural armor bonus.
Fast Movement (Ex): +10 ft. enhancement bonus to speed, increases with level.
Still Mind (Ex): +2 sv on enchantment spells and effects.
Lineage Domain I - Prophecy:
Forewarned (Su): Your knowledge of the future allows you to anticipate danger. You gain a +1 bonus to Perception checks and a +1 dodge bonus to AC. Theses bonuses increase by +2 at 8th level and every 3 levels thereafter.
Divine Traits (3/3.5 pts = 1 lvl + 1.5 favored class + 1 feat):
Paramortal I (1 pt): The godling does not need to eat or drink. While the godling may partake if she desires, she suffers no penalties for lack of food or water, and does not suffer starvation or thirst. The godling ages only 1 year for every 2 years
Divine Portfolio I (1pt) - Lunar/Prophetic Armor (Su): Apply Str to Armor Class and Reflex instead of Dex.
Mystic Inheritance I (1pt)- Wizard/Enhancement/Physical Enhancement (Su): You gain a +1 enhancement bonus to one physical ability score (Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution). This bonus increases by +1 for every five class levels you possess to a maximum of +5 at 20th level. You can change this bonus to a new ability score when you prepare spells. At 20th level, this bonus applies to two physical ability scores of your choice.
Scion Talents:
Uncanny Dodge (Ex): Cannot be caught flat-footed, does not lose Str to AC if attacker is invisible. Still loses her Str bonus to AC if immobilized or the enemy successfully feints.
Str: 18 = 17 pt buy + 1 enh
Dex: 8 = 8 pt buy
Con: 18 = 12 pt buy
Int: 16 = 10 pt buy
Wis: 15 = 16 pt buy + 2 racial
Cha: 14 = 12 pt buy
Acrobatics +5 [3 ranks - 1 dex + 3 class]
Intimidate +7 [3 ranks + 1 cha + 3 class]
Perception +11 [3 ranks + 4 wis + 3 class + 1 domain]
Perform (Flute) +7 [3 ranks + 1 cha + 3 class]
Profession (Cook) +10 [3 ranks + 4 wis + 3 class]
Sense Motive +10 [3 ranks + 4 wis + 3 class]
Stealth +10 [3 ranks + 4 wis + 3 class]
Melee Unarmed Strike [ +8 (3 BAB + 4 Str + 1 Wp. Focus); 1d6 + 6 (4 str * 1.5 dragon Style), 20/x2]
Melee Unarmed Strike (Flurry) [+6/+6 (3 BAB + 4 Str + 1 Wp. Focus - 2 Flurry); 1d6+6/1d6+4 (4 str * 1.5/1.0 dragon style)
Total +4 Divine Trait Ranks
1: +1/2 Divine Trait
2: +1/2 Divine Trait
3: +1/2 Divine Trait
Total Gold = 3000 gp
Ring of Deflection +1 (2000 gp)
Okay, I have a better concept incoming. Jayse. I'll see if I can get him posted tonight, but it might be tomorrow morning. Is that okay, GM Rednal?
Was Bhenitia's concept approved? I didn't want to bother fully restatting her if not.
This definitely is hitting a lot of my interest buttons. What are you looking for in terms of posting frequency? Once a day? A few times a week? Multiple times a day?
I'm thinking of some kind of knowledge-based character. Maybe an Arcanist//Bard, but I'll need to look through some of the third party stuff to see if anything clicks. I rarely play with non-Paizo books, although I've been wanting to...
BM Renal is great, I'm in his fallen God's game. Now what can I make here Hmmmm....
Just dotting in. I'm thinking a Fighter/Cleric
Man, I can't believe I missed this recruitment. I'm dotting with a eldritch godling, who is the remaining spark of an ancient/primordial god of magic who existed on a different sphere(areas within the prime material that are different, to use the spelljammer vernacular) who's sphere was destroyed, and himself along with it.
Miyoko Hashimoto
Male Human
Warpriest 1, Monk 1. Advanced Template/ Aegis 3
Advancement
Template/Aegis
Monk/Aegis
Warpriest/Aegis
Archetypes: Sacred Fist, Master of Many Styles-Kata Master / Aberrant
CG Medium Humanoid
Init +9
Trait: Fates Favored, Finding you Kin, Second Chance
Drawback: Pride
Favored Class Aegis: +1HP,+1SP, +1/4 Customization Per Level
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Defense
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AC 30, touch 23, flat-footed 25
(+4armor,+3Natural,+5Dex,+8wis)
hp 45
Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +11
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Offense
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Speed 30ft.
Three Section Staff +12 2d8+10 19-20 x2
Pummeling Style +10/+10 2d8+10 19-20 x2
Pummeling Charge +12/+12 2d8+10 19-20x2
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Statistics
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Str 24, Dex 20, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 14
Base Atk +3; CMB +11; CMD 31
Feats:
Improved Initiative
Pummeling Style 1st
Weapon Focus Three Section Staff 3rd
Pummeling Charge Bonus
Skills: 30 Ranks
Perform Oratory +8 (3ranks,3class,2cha)
Craft Weapons +10 (3ranks,3class,2cha,2tool)
Stealth +11 (3rank,3class,5dex)
Perception +10 (3rank,3class,4wis)
Acrobatics +11 (3rank,3class,5dex)
U.M.D. +8 (3rank,3class,2cha)
K. Religion +8 (3rank,3class,2int)
Survival +10 (3rank,3class,4wis)
Spell Craft +8 (3rank,3class,2int)
Heal +10 (3rank,3class,4wis)
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Customizations
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Hardened Strikes(Free),Brawn(Free),Darkvision(Free),Nimble(2pt),Powerful Build(2pt), Evasion(1pt),Stalwart(1pt)
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Racial Abilities
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•+2Str
•Bonus Feat, +1sp/Level
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Special Abilities
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Panache 2/2
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Gear: Starting Gold 3,000gp, 130gp Remaining
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Adamantine Three Section Staff(Crafted) 1003gp
Cloak of Resistance +1 1000gp
Wand Mage Armor 50/50chgs 750gp
MW Artisan Tools 55gp
Healers Kit 50gp
Pathfinders Kit 12gp
Miyoko was born a native of Tian Xia. His mother was a servant to a noble family. She was a mistress to the head of the family. She hid the pregnancy until Miyoko was born. She did not wish to dishonor the master so she had to leave Miyoko on the doorstep of a local temple. The monks took the boy in and raised him.
Miyoko proved to be a difficult youth. He preferred to play and goof off instead of studying and practicing. When he was sixteen he ran away from the temple taking what knowledge he had learned with him. With no money and no job he resorted to fighting for money. His teachings had paid off and he became quite good at fighting in the pits.
He soon was approached by a woman named Remel. She offeed a job to Miyoko. He was to travel with here to a place called Auralis. He would work for her there. He easily passed the given exam and now stands as one of her best investigators. He has a friendly rivalry with Gareth, and has a bit of a crush on Mila. He has requested to work with her multiple times.
Here you go. Hope you like, went simple on the background, but you know what kind of poster I am. Hope I didn’t go too strong. I’m fine if you want to rule the Wis bonus doesn’t stack until they FAQ it. It’s a toss up right now, but society is allowing it at this time because it’s a SU ability for the Warpriest and EX ability for the monk. Will make an alias if selected thanks.
Advanced template, probably.
Yeah, looks like it. The advanced template is probably the most powerful single "level" to gestalt with, and it just gets stronger the more stats you need.