This is a loose rendition of the Legacy of Fire AP in a highly-customized Dark Sun setting, both with respect to rules and setting details.
CHARACTER CREATION RULES:
Note: these rules also apply to 'buddies' for 'buddy classes' and cohorts. Use the base form of the creature from the Bestiary and construct it exactly like a PC.
System: A mix of Pathfinder and DnD 3.5.
Attributes: Each character receives a number of points to spend on increasing his basic attributes. In this method, all attributes start at a base of 18. A character can increase an individual score by spending some of his points. Likewise, he can gain more points to spend on other scores by decreasing one or more of his ability scores. See Table 1–1 for the costs of each score. After all the points are spent, apply any racial modifiers the character might have.
Table 1-1: Ability Score Costs
Score Points
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
Intelligence: In addition, a character's Intelligence modifier or Dexterity modifier, whichever is higher, will contribute to Reflex defense. If a character wears light armor, his or her Intelligence modifier or Dexterity modifier, whichever is higher, also contributes to Armor Class.
Intelligence and Dexterity are redundant with each other for the purpose of defense bonuses, but Dexterity has the additional benefit of improving initiative checks. For this reason, Intelligence can be a dump stat for characters who don't depend on Intelligence for attack rolls, class features, or skill checks.
Charisma: In addition, a character's Charisma modifier or Constitution modifier, whichever is higher, will contribute to calculating Wounds and Vigor, Fortitude saves, and any special ability that relies on Constitution(such as when calculating a breath weapon’s DC).
Charisma and Hero Points: Hero Points are the primary advantage of a high Charisma score, and the primary disadvantage of a low Charisma score. They are a creature’s ability to “get lucky” on things it does.
Skills: