Alright, being greatly inspired recently watching Critical Role's "To the Poop", I've decided to try to run a goblin marathon of the four goblin modules. We'll be starting with We B4 Goblins (as level 1 NPC). I'll be choosing 4-5 great goblins to do this. Unless I get 5 really great goblins, I'll be going with 4, since I don't know if I'll get enough good entries. But, I also know not the challenge the internet. Anyway, I'll be leaving the window to join open until I feel I have enough excellent entries or...let's say...Feb 18th at the latest. Any roleplaying should be kept to spoilers to prevent bloating.
Anyone that believes this is going south, doesn't believe in goblins, or doesn't want to join a group of goblins for hilarious fun, please continue along.
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Character Creation
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Stats: To make things interesting (and more chaotic), let's go with this: 6 sets of 4d6, dropping the lowest die; or 20-point buy. You can choose which one you want after you roll. You'll be roleplaying these.
Races: Well, goblins only, of course.
Classes: For first level, you'll be any NPC class. At second level, it will be retrained into an Heroic Level.
Heroic Classes: No Occult; unchained versions where applicable.
Goblins rather tend to certain classes just by nature, especially those in a community. The hardest classes to win over would be Anti-Paladin and Wizard, as goblins don't tend to fight for their deities, and goblins definitely don't like writing. However, both are availible with a good enough backstory.
Goblin nature (in this instance) completely rules out Monk and Paladin. Goblins in a tribe would never have the discipline to be a monk, while they would also never fight for a good deity.
Skills: Background system starting at level 2: 2 Background skills per level once you have heroic classes
Traits: 2 - One of which must be a Racial Trait
Alignment: CN only.
Gold: Average for class (you'll get the purchased gear about midway into the first module; I'll let you know when its available, so none will be equipped at the start).
Age: 5 (Adult); you start as just maturing goblins.
Sources: All Paizo, no 3PP; strongly recommend the 'Goblins of Golarion' book.
Otherwise, you'll want to make your character as flavorful as possible. Using 'Goblins of Golarion', you'll have plenty to 'goblinize' your characters. For lots and lots of inspiration, check out "To the Poop", a youtube of the perfect goblin group...ever.
Also, you'll need a song for your goblin, in typical goblin fashion (as found in the books). You'll need four verses up front. Each level, you can sing a verse to reroll any d20 before knowing the result. You can do this once for every level you have (once at first, twice at second, etc). This ability does not replenish (or increase) until you gain a new level.
You are all younglings of Licktoad Tribe. I'm not looking for evilly cruel monsters, but Pathfinder's loveable, silly, and chaotic goblins.
1. List five core-concepts of how your goblin acts.
2. List two in-character goals of your goblin.
3. List two out-of-character ideas you want to see happen in the game, whether it affects your goblin personally or not.
4. List one item each that your goblin particularly likes, loves, and hates.
5. Now write a few paragraphs connecting this all...in character. I'll looking for the greatest goblin roleplayers, after all.
-Consistent record of posting.
-Flavorized using "Goblins of Golarion". Needed.
-Goblin personality to the core: watch "To the Poop: Critical Role One-Shot" on youtube to find some really, really good examples.
-Have an easily readeable character stat block (see my aliases for example).
-Follow all of the above character creation outlines.
Doot doot
Dot
Dotting.
- 2 = 15
- 4 = 17
- 1 = 11
- 1 = 10
- 1 = 11
17, 17, 15, 11, 11, 10. Interesting array.
Arr!!! Arf, too!
= 7
= 12
= 16
= 12
= 13
= 11
17
12
9
11
12
Would you allow an Oversized Goblin? The rules for it are from the Goblin article in the Monster Codex.
An opportunity to play a goblin among goblins, while rolling for stats and having to come up with cheesy goblin songs?
You got me inter-f~@&ing-ested, sir.
So exactly a 25 point buy with the right numbers where it should? Hell goblin yeah.
I will return soon with a character, expect puns.
Omg dot
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Would you allow an Oversized Goblin? The rules for it are from the Goblin article in the Monster Codex.
Let's stick to regular sized goblins for these modules. You might get stuck otherwise. :p
I made him for an earlier game that died
Nevermind. New year,new me.Introducing Duck Pumpkin Skull Asher,Goblin Brawler!!
Which NPC classes? Warrior?
Adept, Aristocrat, Commoner, Expert, or Warrior
The hardest part for me is going to be choosing what kind of character to submit. Goblins, for whatever reason, are one of my favorite races in all of dnd and pathfinder. And the chance to play one as a real, true to his nature Goblin, as opposed to on that sees the error in being a terrible dog-killing pyro sounds too great to pass up. Ill roll and then go from there.
Stat block for my goblin
Goblin Warrior 1; Chaotic Neutral Small Init: +2 Senses Darkvision Perception: +1 DEFENSE AC 13, touch 13, flat-footed 11, ( +2 dex +1 size) hp 12 (12-12) Fort +4 Ref +2 Will +1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee Dogslicer +4 (1d4 +2 19-20/x2); Ranged Bite (1d3) -1 (1d2 +2 20/x2); STATISTICS Str 15, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8 Base Atk +1; CMB 2; CMD 14 Feats Ankle Biter; Skills Climb +6; Acrobatics +3;
SPECIAL ABILITIES Darkvision; Goblinoid; Small; Fast; Languages;Hard Head, Big Teeth;
ANKLE BITER Requirements: Goblin, Escape Artist 1 rank. If you are the target of a combat maneuver you can, as an immediate action, attempt to bite your opponent in addition to any attacks of opportunity or other consequences your opponent might incur from attacking you. This bonus natural attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity itself and deals base damage appropriate for a creature of your current size (usually 1d4 for Small creatures). If grappled or pinned, you can continue to make this additional bite attack each round as swift action on your turn. You gain a bonus on any attempt to break the grapple equal to the damage you dealt with your bite that round. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder Player Companion: Goblins of Golarion. Copyright 2011, Paizo Publishing, LLC ARMOR PROFICIENCY, HEAVY Requirements: Light Armor Proficiency, Armor Proficiency, Medium. See Armor Proficiency, Light. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC ARMOR PROFICIENCY, LIGHT Requirements: None When you wear a type of armor with which you are proficient, the armor check penalty for that armor applies only to Dexterity- and Strength-based skill checks. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC ARMOR PROFICIENCY, MEDIUM Requirements: Light Armor Proficiency. See Armor Proficiency, Light. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC SHIELD PROFICIENCY Requirements: None When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexteritybased skills. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC TOWER SHIELD PROFICIENCY Requirements: Shield Proficiency. When you use a tower shield, the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength and Dexterity-based skills. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC WEAPON PROFICIENCY, MARTIAL(ALL) Requirements: Awarded by class. Proficiency with all martial weapons. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC WEAPON PROFICIENCY, SIMPLE Requirements: None You make attack rolls with simple weapons without penalty. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC
And her lvl 2 summary as a Brawler
Goblin Brawler 2; Chaotic Neutral Small Init: +2 Senses Darkvision Perception: +6 DEFENSE AC 16, touch 13, flat-footed 14, ( +3 armor +2 dex +1 size) hp hp 16 (15-24) Fort +5 Ref +5 Will +1 OFFENSE Speed 30 ft. Melee Dogslicer +1 (1d4 +2 19-20/x2); Ranged Bite (1d4) +0 (1d3 +2 20/x2); Javelin +5 (1d4 20/x2); STATISTICS Str 15, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8 Base Atk +2; CMB 3; CMD 15 Feats Improved Unarmed Strike; Ankle Biter; Power Attack; Skills Perception +6; Escape Artist +7; Acrobatics +7; Climb +7; SPECIAL ABILITIES Martial Training; Martial Flexibility; Brawler's Cunning; Unarmed Strike; Darkvision; Goblinoid; Small; Fast; Languages; Hard Head, Big Teeth; Brawler's Flurry; EQUIPMENT Kit, fighter's;
ANKLE BITER Requirements: Goblin, Escape Artist 1 rank. If you are the target of a combat maneuver you can, as an immediate action, attempt to bite your opponent in addition to any attacks of opportunity or other consequences your opponent might incur from attacking you. This bonus natural attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity itself and deals base damage appropriate for a creature of your current size (usually 1d4 for Small creatures). If grappled or pinned, you can continue to make this additional bite attack each round as swift action on your turn. You gain a bonus on any attempt to break the grapple equal to the damage you dealt with your bite that round. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder Player Companion: Goblins of Golarion. Copyright 2011, Paizo Publishing, LLC ARMOR PROFICIENCY, LIGHT Requirements: None When you wear a type of armor with which you are proficient, the armor check penalty for that armor applies only to Dexterity- and Strength-based skill checks. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC IMPROVED UNARMED STRIKE Requirements: None You are considered to be armed even when unarmed-you do not provoke attacks of opportunity when you attack foes while unarmed. Your unarmed strikes can deal lethal or nonlethal damage, at your choice. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC POWER ATTACK Requirements: Str 13, base attack bonus +1. You can choose to take a -1 penalty on all melee attack rolls and combat maneuver checks to gain a +2 bonus on all melee damage rolls. This bonus to damage is increased by half (+50%) if you are making an attack with a two-handed weapon, a one handed weapon using two hands, or a primary natural weapon that adds 1-1/2 times your Strength modif ier on damage rolls. This bonus to damage is halved (-50%) if you are making an attack with an off-hand weapon or secondary natural weapon. When your base attack bonus reaches +4, and every 4 points thereafter, the penalty increases by -1 and the bonus to damage increases by +2. You must choose to use this feat before making an attack roll, and its effects last until your next turn. the bonus damage does not apply to touch attacks or effects that do not deal hit point damage. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC SHIELD PROFICIENCY Requirements: None When you use a shield (except a tower shield), the shield's armor check penalty only applies to Strength- and Dexteritybased skills. Section 15 Copyright Notice: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC WEAPON PROFICIENCY, SIMPLE Requirements: None You make attack rolls with simple weapons without penalty.
You'll start at level 1 with an NPC class. Upon reaching level 2, it will immediately be retrained into a Heroic class, with your second level being a Heroic class as well. A monk requires discipline and focus. While a goblin may attain this point with outside of the influence of fellow goblins, you're in the midst of a tribe of rowdy, riot-causing goblins. I'll allow prestige classes, but we'll only be going to level 4, so...
Hence why I'm going with a headbanger Brawler
Dang so many great things... I wonder if it's worth to play a Swashbuckler in a race that takes a charisma hit...
I could definitely see a goblin cleric of fire. Yes on Evangelist.
I'm working on an expert/gun scavenger gunslinger.
Looking good. So we have an eventual Dragoon Fighter and an eventual Brawler submitted so far.
I still be hopin' to git an updated version o' the Cap'n done by Friday.
So we should present two builds: a level 1 (NPC), and a level 4 (1 NPC + 3 PC) build?
Almost have it right, but not quite. At level 2, the NPC class will change to a PC class. So you'll go:
Lv 1 (1 NPC)
Lv 2 (2 PC)
Lv 3 (3 PC)
Lv 4 (4 PC)
It doesn't have to be fully statted out for the 4-lv build, but all the basics, such as class, archetype, feats, focused skills, etc. Of course, I'll take full stat blocks for those as well. If multiclassing, present the order of those classes, though. (i.e. 2 levels of fighter at level 2, then a level of druid, then a level of wizard, etc.)
What about HP? Sorry for all the questions. I'm building a Goblin Warrior, who will become a Cavalier on a Goblin Dog. It's slightly more complicated than that though :)
Max first (which changes with the class change) and half rounded up after that. I knew I was forgetting something.
Thanks! Working on the background now. The first level sheet should be simpler :)
Is it okay to be a Goblin Cavalier riding a Goblin Dog, by the way? Considering the race, I assume it's a valid choice (well, the only valid choice! No other would make much sense)
Yes. I've seen a few other choices, such as a wolf, a giant snail, etc. If you do have a mount that might work for a goblin, just ask.
I just noticed I can choose between 20 pb or rolling after rolling so... here goes nothing!
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Mix burnt wood and stone powders,
Add a flame; it’s fun for hours!
Gimme a spoon, a pipe, and some rope,
Add a metal button from a longshank’s coat.
When I’m done, it’s death at range,
Amazing how I make things change!
Hear his bambranch thunder and crack,
Doom is me! Here comes Acewak!
Nice. That makes 3 submissions so far.
I'm stepping out for now! I don't want to conflict with the other cavalier. Have fun, guys :)
Hmm.... Maybe. This is something of a dot, and I don't see any alchemists in the mix yet. I wonder what the dice say?
And the dice say a point buy for me.
Dotting and rolling. Still hashing out backstory details. I've got to shuffle through my files and remember if it's third party or not, but I'm pretty sure there was a Battle Chef class made by Paizo that I'd love to play. :)
Oof. I might go for a point buy. ^_^;
ETA: Darnit, I think the one I was thinking of was 3pp after all. I'll see about working it into an Alchemist or something with Craft: Cookery. :)
Alright, here is Aloha's Goblin cook. Pathfinder isn't my native system and I haven't built an NPC before, so please let me know if I dun goofed.
I'll make the Alchemist build and gear list once I'm home and I have acccess to PCGen. GM: Flavor wise, is it okay if we pretend that all of Rotgut's mutagens, poisons and potions are just "recipes" he's cooking up in a filthy old crockpot? :)
@Rotgut the Foul: Yes, yes we can.
Alright, I am interested. Always fun to play one of my namesake :)
I am thinking on playing a Warrior > Feral Gnasher. This goblin eats EVERYTHING that he can get into his mouth >:Σ
A quick rundown;
NPC 1: Warrior class, Hard Head, Big Teeth racial trait, power attack.
Corpse Cannibal and Foul Belch traits. He eats anything, bites hard and can belch a brutal one.
Lvl 2: gains a stronger bite attack, can pick up items as a free action to munch on them, can chuck junk.
Lvl 3: gains grab ability, grappling, Extra Rage Power (Raging Grappler). A big power spike point, gaining grab and grappling abilities.
Lvl 4: gains the Scent rage power or the Strength Stance rage power. He can smell his next meal >:)
15, 13, 12, 12, 11, 10.
15pb. Wow. I was really hoping for a 16 str but those are kinda junk :(
Guess im going with a 20pb.
Alright, two days to go and we have a Feral Gnasher, a possible cleric?, an alchemist, a gunslinger, a brawler, a dragoon fighter, a cavalier, and a rogue.
I've kept from going fully into every entry so far, but make sure you've all followed the initial post.
Just listing entries. I will be choosing the group within a few days of closing recruitment. Which class are you heading to after the NPC class? I didn't see on my quick glance through the entries.