Clovis Pyp, tiefling revolution of one.
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As promissed:
When he was fifteen years old, Alexander moved to Egorian to complement his studies and prepare himself get on with the family business. After a few weeks, Alexander was so fascinated with Egorian, that he decided never to return to Kintargo. He made many friends, especially Adorius Thrune and a lovely young woman named Arianna Ceratti, daughter of prosperous merchants, by whom he felt madly in love.
What Alexander did not suspect was that Adorius lusted for Arianna and, in an evening, when she was waiting for Alexander for another of theirs romantic walks, Adorius took her to his mannor. Alexander found her is his friend’s room, passed out after being raped. He cared for her but, after a couple days, she hanged herself. There was nothing more for him in Egorian, so Alexander moved back to Kintargo.
He got married with Novennia Sarini, a gorgeous woman with a charming smile and a perfect body. She was seventeen years old and he was twenty-four. After almost four years trying to have a child, Alexander was forced to accepted his father-in-law advice of asking for help in the church of Asmodeus. He barely remembers that night of lust after he drank the special wine that the priests gave to him but after almost nine months later, Novennia was giving birth to his child. His world suddenly crumbled when she and her child died when she was giving birth, especially after seeing that “his” son had tiny horns.
He spent the next two years attending the secret houses of the calistrians and most of his nights were filled with drinks, drugs and sex and this pattern would continue until the current day if he had not met Helenna. She was a calistrian courtesan but she remembered him of his long lost love Arianna. He did not care for what she was, he was happy.
When Barzillai arrive in Kintargo, Helenna’s house was one of the first to be discovered and she was dead before the end of the first night, her naked and bloody corpse left in the sun to warn the others. That night Alexander prayed to Calistria, he wanted revenge against the Thrune and his cursed church. How many more times would they destroy his life? Calistria heard his pledge and now Alexander lives with a new purpose: the Thrune will fall.
@DM Hell's Fox: Could you give me more informations about the "Court of Coin" faction? I was wondering if its eight noble families are the ones presented on the Noble Scion feat and, if they are, make a petition for Alexander be one of the advisers (since he is 35 years old).
That's dark stuff there, Alexander.
I don't mind, but rape and sexualized murder kind of an iffy topic for a lot of people.
I like the background, and as long as the rapes and murders aren't detailed, I'm fine with how it is.
In related news, if we both make it in, would you be willing to have our characters know each other?
Oh, yeah. I fully expect to encounter resistance due to my name. That's why I have ranks in disguise and a mask. Plan on getting a hat of disguise when I can.
We probably wouldn't know each other well, since I'm hardly likely to hang around who I percive to be Thrune sympathizers, though on the occasions that I couldn't get out of going to some function or another we'd have met at some point.
There are a few of us applicants with Thrune ties. It would certainly make for an interesting bunch of rebels. Winkwinknudgenudge
I find it interesting that Deko and Erik are such similar yet divergent characters.
Half-Orc scions to a noble house - one make believe that he really does belong in high society, while the other rebels hard against it.
Given the massive number of melee applications though, I may end up revising Erik into something else probably an intelligence based caster of some sort. Pity about the no Occult rule because The Archivists seem like the kind of organization that would be into that stuff.
Here is my entry for this AP Lazur Anil. He's a PI and forger. I've reused and alias from a Iron Gods AP that dide.
Actually, my submission is human.
Alright here I am! I'm SCKnightHero1 by the way. This is my half-elf/half-Shoanti diva Kethaera Nightbreeze.
While she's there to look for her idols, staying up on current events, and to protest the government, I'll be taking the staying up on current events as the main reason she's there.
And GM if you see anything wrong, let me know and thank you for this opportunity!
Still working in equipment but done otherwise, and will be there because I eant to burn this government down baby!
Submitting Elenora Aquila AKA Xeno AKA The black widow for consideration.
Totally aside, not sure about other people but I was really impressed by the player's guide for this AP. It seemed to be a great summary of information for what everyone should know. In the past I have had to copy sections of the 1st module to hand out to players because it was information that was assumed they knew.
Excellently written character Tim.
I submit Juvenal Orff (named for 2 historical Satirists). I know that gnomes are often played for purely humorous effect. I like this AP and could see that might be a distraction. As such I don't plan on Juvenal to be played purely for laughs. He is very much a real trickster. I picked the prankster archetype because of the satire angle more than my considerable love for gnomes. I liked the idea of the little smart guy shaming the bully.
Init +3; Senses Low-light Vision; Perception +6
DEFENSE
AC 18, Touch 14, flat footed 15 (Studded Leather, buckler) (+3 Dex, +1 size, +3 armour, +1 shield)
hp 9 (0d8+1d8+1);
Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +2
Resistance (Su) +2 racial saving throw bonus against illusion spells or effects.
OFFENSE
Speed 20
Melee
Single Attack Rapier +4 (1d4/18-20)
Dagger+4 (1d3/19-20)
Ranged
Shortbow +4 (1d4 X3) range 70
Space 5ft.; Reach 5
Special Attacks
Hatred +1 bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the reptilian and goblinoid subtypes due to special training against these hated foes.,
Other +1 difficuly DC with illusionary spells
Mock At 1st level, the prankster can use his performance to cause one or more creatures to become furious with him. Each creature to be mocked must be within 90 feet, able to see, hear, and understand the prankster, and capable of paying attention to him. The prankster must also be able to see the creatures affected. For every three levels the prankster has attained beyond 1st, he can target one additional creature with this ability. Each creature within range receives a Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 the prankster's level + the prankster's Charisma modifier) to negate the effect. If a creature's saving throw succeeds, the prankster cannot successfully mock that creature for 24 hours. If its saving throw fails, the creature is angered by the performance and seeks to harm the prankster. While the prankster maintains the mocking, the target takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls and skill checks until it has successfully attacked the prankster with a melee or ranged attack, or has harmed the creature with a spell that deals damage. Mock is an enchantment (compulsion) mind-affecting ability. Mock relies on audible and visual components in order to function. This ability replaces fascinate.
Swap A prankster can steal an object from a creature and replace it with another object of the same size or smaller that the prankster has in his hand. This functions as the steal combat maneuver, but the prankster does not provoke an attack of opportunity, and may use his Sleight of Hand check in place of his combat maneuver check. If the prankster's check exceeds the target's CMD by 10 or more, the target is unaware the swap has been made until it tries to use the swapped object or the end of its next turn (whichever happens first). This ability replaces lore master.
Spell-like Abilities
Spell-like Abilities 1/day speak with animals(burrowing only)
Spell-like Abilities (CHR) 0th DC(13) 1/day dancing lights, ghost sound, prestigation
Spells Known:
Bard Spells
CL 1 Concentration 4
Level 0 (4) DC 13
Detect Magic(Divination)[ ] X 1
V,S rng: 60ft CT: Dur: Concentration, up to 1 min./level (D)
SV None Area: Cone-shaped emanation Book:
Description: You detect magical auras. The amount of information revealed depends on how long you study a particular area or subject
Haunted Fey Aspect(Illusion)[Glamer Fire lawful mind-affecting] X 1
S rng: Personal CT: Dur: 1 round/level (D)
SV None Area: You Book: Ultimate Combat
Description: You surround yourself with disturbing illusions, making you look and sound like a bizarre, insane fey creature. You gain DR 1/cold iron against a single opponent until the end of the spell, or until you take damage.
Light(Evocation)[Light ] X 1
V,M/DF rng: Touch CT: Dur: 10 min./level (D)
SV None Area: Object touched Book:
Description: Object shines like a torch.
Read Magic(Divination)[ ] X 1
V,S,F rng: Personal CT: Dur: 10 min./level
SV N/A Area: You Book:
Description: Read scrolls and spellbooks.
Level 1 (2) DC 14
Beguiling Gift(Enchantment)[Compulsion Mind-Affecting ] X 1
V, S, F rng: 5ft CT: Dur: 1 round
SV Will negates Area: one creature Book: APG
Description: You offer an object to an adjacent creature, and entice it into using or consuming the proffered item. If the target fails its Will save, it immediately takes the offered object, dropping an already held object if necessary. On its next turn, it consumes or dons the object, as appropriate for the item in question. For example, an apple would be eaten, a potion consumed, a ring put on a finger, and a sword wielded in a free hand. If the target is physically unable to accept the object, the spell fails. The subject is under no obligation to continue consuming or using the item once the spells duration has expired, although it may find a cursed item difficult to be rid of.
Sleep(Enchantment)[Compulsion Mind-Affecting ] X 1
V,S,M rng: Medium 100ft + 10ft / level CT: Dur: 1 min./level
SV Will negates Area: One or more living creatures within a 10-ft radius burst Book: CRB
Description: Puts 4 HD of creatures into magical slumber.
STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Attack 0 CMB -1 ; CMD 12
Feats Armour Prof Light, Shield Proficiency, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Weapon Finesse
Traits Diva in Training (Singing) Benefit: You gain a +1 trait bonus in that specific Perform skill, and all Perform skills
are class skills for you. You also increase the save DCs of all language-dependent spells and effects you create by 1.
Thrown Together Fashion Benefit: With a basic sewing kit or disguise kit, you can make a Disguise check to change one outfit into another outfit. The DC of this check is equal to 10 + the gp difference between costs of the outfits. The alteration takes 10 minutes per 1-gp difference in the cost of the outfits.
Skills Acrobatics 5, Bluff 8, Diplomacy 8, Disguise 7, Linguistics 5, Perform (Singing) 7, Sense Motive 4, Sleight of Hand 5
Languages Common, Gnome
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Bardic Knowledge (Ex) A bard adds half his class level (minimum 1) to all Knowledge skill checks and may make all Knowledge skill checks untrained
Bardic Performance 2 times level + 2 + CHA bonus rounds a day= 5 rounds/day
Countersong May use bards perform for save vs sound
Distraction within 30ft can save vs an illusion(figment) or illusion(pattern) with bards perform roll
Inspire Courage Morale bonus on charm, fear, attack, and damage = + 1
Low-light Vision:A creature with low-light vision can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of dim light. It retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.
Equipment (105gp Total) Entertainer's/Pickpocket's Outfit, Rapier, Buckler, Studded Leather, Sorceror's Kit (*included in the kit) *Backpack, *Beltpouch, *5 Days Trail Rations, *Flint and Steel, *Soap, *Torch (10), *Iron Pot, *Waterskin, *Mess kit, Lute, Entertainer's Kit, Grooming Kit, Dagger, Shortbow, Arrows (20), 7gp, and 5sp.
As he grew older he started to learn that he had learned stage combat. He shifted his "defense" to his dexterity, humor and charm. No need to fight friends. A quick wit and good timing can humiliate a rival. When Martial Law was declared some of the actors from the theatre company where his mother worked were arrested as dissidents and have not been seen. Fearing additional reprisals Juvenal's parents fled the city with some of the other performers. Juvenal had recently come of age and felt that he could not leave the city of his birth.
Like many singers Juvenal takes what work he can singing for his supper or performing in the street singing or minor tricks. Seeing the rise in the oppression of the people of Kintargo Juvenal has been employing humor and subtle satire in his performances.
Eager to attend the upcoming protest Juvenal hopes to see the cronies of the cities tyrant humiliated. (Reason to go to the Protest: Looking for Trouble)
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Excellently written character Tim.
Thanks, Kethaera Nightbreeze looks good too. I've had the idea knocking about for ages but it didn't seem to fit in any of the adventure paths very well. But this AP seems exactly perfect for her.
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Clovis is at the rally to keep up on current events, and see how this new power shift will effect the Tieflings of Kintargo.
Varian is almost ready. Going to post his crunch and background soon.
(backstory completed btw)
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Alright, here's my current list for all applicants. Please let me know if I've mixed something up.
Fighter:
- Dommer Heineous submitted by Adsapiens. TN Male Half-Orc. Inquisitor (Cold Iron Warden). To Protest The Government
- Erik "The Redeemer" Vashnarstill submitted by Eddv. TN Male Half-Orc. Fighter (Lore Warden). To Protest The Government
- Ezra Collins submitted by Trekkie90909. LG Male Human. Inquisitor. Meeting a Contact
- Grendel Hawthorne submitted by Upaynao. CG Male Human. Brawler (Mutagenic Mauler, Steel-Breaker). Tagging Along
- Julius Tanassen submitted by GM-Sarc. LG Male Human. Bard. Staying Up On Current Events
- Ovarick Glandaur submitted by Demon Lurking. CG Male Dwarf. Inquisitor (Infiltrator)
- Pylos Thrune submitted by Dekothebarbarian. CG Male Human. Swashbuckler (Mysterious Avenger). To Protest The Government
- Rutilus Rathgan submitted by Slayde77. CG Male Human. Slayer (Vanguard). Meeting a Contact
- Tarnagius Vashnarstill submitted by Derz. TN Male Human. Fighter (Tactician). Meeting a Contact
- Xeno submitted by Tim Woodhams. CG Female Tiefling. Magus.
Skills:
- Adney de Montchele submitted by Edelsmirge. CG Male Halfling. Bard (Archeologist).
- Clovis Pyp submitted by Devastation Bob. CGish Male Tiefling. Alchemist. Keeping Up On Current Events
- Edgar Vashnarstill submitted by The Pale King. CG Male Human. Rogue. Meeting a Contact
- Jules Corvid submitted by Guru_of_the_Sands. CG Male Halfling. Rogue. Meeting a Contact
- Juvenal Orff submitted by Gnomezrule, GN Male Gnome. Bard (Prankster). Looking For Trouble
- Kethaera Nightbreeze submitted by SCKnightHero1. NG Female Half-Elf. Bard (Songhealer, Savage Skald, Chelish Diva). Looking For Your Idol
- Lazur Anil submitted by Trawets71. TN Male Human. Investigator. Meeting a Contact
Arcane:
- Elduan Tellevinallar submitted by ZetaGilgamesh. LG Male Elf. Archanist. To Protest The Government
- Liszt submitted by Areed. CG Male Ratfolk. Wizard.
Divine:
- Alexander Jhaltero submitted by Sir Longears. TN Male Human. Cleric (Evangelist/Hidden Priest). Meeting a Contact
- Theralu submitted by Pauljathome. CG Male Human. Cleric (Devout Pilgrim). Meeting a Contact
Looks good to me, though it's Pylos not Pyros.
Woops! Edited =D
No problem. When I first made the character, his name was Paizo, which is actually a common name in Cheliax. I think there's a hidden message there...
Dotting.
Here I am with my full story and crunch:link. I will be doing the traditional non-PDF version of my sheet if I get picked. Thanks to everyone who will have the patience to read through Varian's entire story. Good reading and good luck to everyone with the recruitment.
Excellently written character Tim.Thanks, Kethaera Nightbreeze looks good too. I've had the idea knocking about for ages but it didn't seem to fit in any of the adventure paths very well. But this AP seems exactly perfect for her.
You're welcome!
@GM You put down the wrong reason Kethaera is at the protest. She's there to keep up with current events. But if you want me to take Looking for Idol, that's okay with me.
For the sake of abbreviation, the reason why Varian is at the protest is To Protest the Government!
Sorry, Kethaera, my bad. I'll have it updated for next time.
Sorry I hide the reason to going in the background. Xeno is going to meet a contact.
Perfectly alright GM!
I'm sorry, DM, are you available for a spot for a ratfolk alchemist (with the cleanliness, lab rat and surface sprinter alternate racial traits)?
If so, I'll be creating one by tomorrow-maybe even tonight. I'll post the character on the boards when I get it done.
Also, although I will be available everyday, my schedule's...kind of wonky. I will be available from 4-5pm and 6-7:45pm on the weekdays (Monday through Thursdays), 4-5pm and 6-10/11 pm on Friday, 9am-12 pm, 1pm-5pm and 6pm-10pm on Saturdays, and 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm on Sundays.
I really hope I get to join this! It'll be my first time playing in a PbP Campaign!
Adney is at the protest to protest the governmwnt
Dotting for interest - may look into a halfling monk for kicks (ha ha)!
squeak Mister Provin is ready to protest for the greater good!
Throwing my hat into the ring.
Runa, a tiefling arcanist and informer, comming to the event to stay up on Current Events.
Runa was born into an asmodeus coven, but ran as soon as she could.
Although a Tiefling, she is a good person at heart working for house Vashnarstill as an informer, delivery girl and sometimes scribe.
Sorry but I won't be allowing the monster codex alternative traits. Looking forward to your Dwarven Monk, then.
No problem, thank you very much.
Yes that's correct.
Yes that's perfectly acceptable. Go right ahead.
Ay, here be Goyarg, ready for 'n uprisin'!
DM Hell's Fox, I'd like to introduce you to one of Kintargo's well-known city guides, Urbavius Metrone.
If picked, Urbavius will choose the bard variant mutliclassing feature in Unchained.