Hello all...I've been on the boards for a few years now and I have some time on my hands so I would like to run this AP, starting at Book 2. In the past, I have had a history of RL issues ruining my games, but I don't foresee any issues for the near future, so I hope you will take a chance on this game.
I will be running through the Mummy's Mask AP, starting at Book 2. You can look at the free Player's Guide for character ideas, traits, and more information about the setting. I will be picking four characters.
-- Character Creation Rules --
Stats: 25-point Buy (NO stats below 10 or above 16 pre-racial)
Traits: 2 (No Rich Parents) (1 Mummy's Mask Campaign, 1 other)
Classes allowed: No Gunslinger (except Bolt Ace), Occult, Oriental-flavored, or Summoner.
Races Allowed: Core Rulebook only
Alignments: Non-Evil
Feats: No Dazing Metamagic
Starting Level: 5 (I know Book 2 starts at 4th, but will adapt)
Starting Cash: 10,500 gp
Starting HP: Max HD(1st level) +(1/2 die + 1 + Con) per level.
Your application should answer the following questions:
Your timezone and posting habits.
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
Recruitment ends on December 2nd at 6:00 pm EST. Any questions, please let me know.
Hey Luc, I am definitely interested in this. I am thinking a half-elf bolt ace...they hit their sweet groove at 5th level. I will work on it and get back to you.
I've got a Human Barbarian/Rogue PC that I'd like to submit. Need to bring him up to 5th level. Will try to have this done for tomorrow Monday at the latest.
Interesting. I've got an idea brewing-a former thief who found religion after a brush with death. He'd be a Knifemaster unRogue/Warpriest of Pharasma.
Going to be putting forward an unchained shadow walker rogue. Half-Drow. This is the only campaign where the build I have in mind will come together. :)
Hi Luccendar,
What a wacky coincidence! I just happen to have a 25 point buy character all made up especially for Mummy's Mask just sitting around.
This is Sefanit. She's a Witch with the Medium archetype. That's just a side gig though. Actually she's an Osirionologist, Historian, and Linguist from Rahadoum who has academic interests in what is being discovered in Wati's Necropolis.
Sefanit was made for a previous campaign that folded early in Book 1. I didn't get to play her for long but she was lots of fun while it lasted. If you want a sense of how I role play her, the gameplay thread of the old campaign is linked to this alias.
I've leveled her up and she's mostly ready to go. I just need to add spells and equipment to match the level increase.
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Standard cleric of Ra. I could possibly go Evangelist(it has good synergy but may be risky) , but not sure how lethal the mod is to swop out cure spells.
Female cleric of Ra, LN alignment
Str 10
Dex 12
Con 13
Int 10
Wis 16
Cha 21
Feats: Selective Channel, Versatile channel, Craft magic arms and armor, Craft Reliquary
Traits: Sacred Conduit, Reactionary
Alternate racial traits:Dimdweller
Gear:Breastplate, Handy Haversack, Headband of Alluring Charisma, Wand of CLW,+1 light shield (Reliquary), cracked dusty rose prism, other gear TBD
Using rulership variant channel,harm variant.
Rulership: Heal—Creatures gain a channel bonus on Diplomacy checks and to the DC of their language-dependent and charm effects until the end of your next turn. Harm—Creatures are dazed for 1 round.(DC 18 will against undead, DC 17 against living targets)
Domains:Sun, Fire
At will—Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Guidance
Lv 1 spells known (4/day): Remove Fear(x1), Bless (x1), Ant haul (x1), Burning jands(D), Open Slot
Lv 2 spells known (4/day): Summon Monster 2(x2), Concecrate, One open slot, Produce flame(D)
Level 3 Spells known (3/day):Daylight, Dispel Magic, One open slot, Fireball (D)
How about Background Skills?
Character
Half-Elf
Lore Warden Fighter (2) Shadow Walker Unchained Rogue (3)
Party Role
* Trap finding (+12) and disarming (+16)
* Front line power attacking and sneak attacks (+9 Hit, 1d10+10 damage with +2d6 sneak attack)
* Constant Detect Magic. May use dancing lights, deeper darkness, faerie fire, feather fall, and levitate spell-like abilities at will.)
GM questions
* Your timezone and posting habits.
- On west coast, but moving to east coast soon. Can post daily.
* What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
- Surviving as a drow slave (being useful enough to keep, and not too much of a liability to kill/sacrifice)
- Escaping from a life of slavery and fleeing to Wati
- Earning a name as being an up and coming tomb robber
* Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
- Foreigner. See Background. Long story short, he fled there.
* The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
- See Background. Long story short, he doesn’t have the funds to buy, but he wants to know who does. He is looking to join an expedition that could pay well.
* Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
- See Background. :)
Osirion is filled with countless ruins, pyramids, tombs, and other strange structures dating back thousands of years. For centuries, the lore and artifacts locked away in these locations were out of reach, but the Ruby Prince Khemet III saw the potential for increased trade and taxation in these long-buried sites, and decided to allow explorers and treasure-seekers to plunder these tombs...One such pyramid was known as the Stalactite Pyramid. A group of drow had found it and has been trying to a way past the magical seals preserving it. Under the guidance of their noble leader Jevana, priestess of Abraxas (demon lord of forbidden knowledge), these drow deciphered enough from the carvings on the outside of this subterranean pyramid to realize it has a counterpart on the surface, but their scouts arrived at the Tilted Pyramid the Pathfinders started their dig there. Outnumbered and not willing to risk an all-out attack on the surface (especially as the travel time from the cave entrance would probably leave them stranded in the daylight), the drow decided to attack caravans leaving the dig site—caravans which happened to pass less than an hour from the cave...
Malkaer has never known who is mother or father were. He was born into slavery, deep in the darklands. What was clear about him was that he was that he carried within him a strong amount of drow blood. This made him a prized slave. Indeed, his first memory was being sold to a new master. Growing up in captivity, he was originally a house slave, waiting on the needs of the noble household that owned him. As he grew older, his mistress had him trained to be a spy for her, expecting that his drow blood would make him more reliable than other slaves. For reporting to her about the comings and goings of her sisters, Malkaer was richly rewarded. For a slave, that is. This duplicitous life went on for years, until his mistress came to, more or less, trust him. Trust him enough to murder an up and coming priestess who was not yet a threat. She had planned for him to be found and killed, but what she did not know of was his carefully concealed spell like abilities. His surprise return meant that he was useful enough to keep. However, when his mistress joined Jevana’s expedition to Osirion, she had to bring him with her. For left alone, who knew what secrets he could expose?
It was in Osirion that Malkaer learned of the plan to attack caravans near their dig site. Knowing that he was expendable, and would soon go from being useful to being a liability, he made his move. Sneaking away under the cover of day, he tipped off a caravan about the upcoming attack, and with the merchants fled. Fled to the city of Wati.
Being a survivor of drow politics his entire life, he quickly fell in with the city’s underworld. Before long he made a name for himself as a skilled dungeon delver, thief, and a half-decent Fighter.
The Auction
Malkaer has been invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. At the last such auction he had bought relics which he turned around and sold for a profit.
Without much gold to his name, he has accepted the invitation to see who else has come. In need to a good score to get him back into a comfortable lifestyle, he is mostly interested in finding an expedition to join.
Appearance and Personality
Malkaer is a half-elf with the pure white hair of his drow parent. Fairly tall and toned, he does his best to dress like the locals. However, he always wears the mithril chain shirt that he stole from his mistress under his clothes. He is also certain to always have his blade with him. Slender and curved, he keeps it wrapped up when it is not needed or when it would be impolitic to openly wear it.
He is generally polite to everyone, even his enemies. For he has long since learned to avoid slighting anyone. For a drow would easily kill him any insult, and a fellow slave might well dispose of him in his sleep. This means that he more than a little paranoid.
His greatest fear is being a slave once more. Even more terrifying is the thought of his mistress’ anger...
Dot.
I guess we're using the traditional 2 traits - one of which being a campaign trait?
Thank you for the interest. :)
Malkaer: Yes to Background skills. I completely forgot to add that part.
Jereru: Correct, 2 traits, one campaign, one player's choice
Background Skills! Great!
Also reworked my character. Same backstory, but is now a snakebite brawler (2) Unchained shadow Walker Rogue (3). Did it because of the backstory. I just didn’t see the character getting all that much official training with weaponry. But learning how to kill quickly and cleanly with his bare hands? That I could see. So...
Unarmed Strikes. Dex To Hit and Damage.
To Hit: +9/+9
Damage: 1d6+7 (+3d6 sneak attack damage)
The kind of guy who can snap a neck or two.
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Your timezone and posting habits.
GMT +8. I can post multiple times a day - just see how much furious cross posting I AM capable off on my waking hours
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
She is a pathfinder who has with her fellow pathfinders stopped the rise of the rise of the undead form of Sekh-pa-Mefer III, and saving the town of Eto in the process. They also looted his pyramid and brought back many artifacts of great value to the jewelled sages.
Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
She is a native to Wati.
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
She wishes to see if there are any artifacts of Ra - that she can buy off to send to the jewelled sages in the pathfinder society for safe keeping.
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
Amenhotep is a tall regal woman with shoulder length black hair.here. She speaks with a low, soft melodious voice, yet when she speaks, people are somehow drawn towards her force of personality.
I know I will rework her traits - probably one of them will devotee of the old gods - Ra. Hmm. I can't take craft relinquary at this level - I only get a single feat at 5.
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Female cleric of Ra, LN alignment
Init +2
Str 10
Dex 12
Con 13
Int 10
Wis 16
Cha 21
Hp 38
Saves +5 Fort, +2 Ref, + 7 will
Ac 16, Touch 11, Flatfooted 12
Feats: Selective Channel, Versatile channel, Quick Channel, Craft Wondrous Item
Traits: Sacred Conduit, Devotee of the Old Gods (Knowledge religion)
Skills: Spellcraft +8, Knowledge Religion +8, Diplomacy +8
Languages :Ancient Osiriani, Osiriani, Auran, Terran, Common, Sphinx
Background skills: Knowledge History +8, Linguistics +8
Alternate racial traits:Dimdweller
Using rulership variant channel,harm variant.
Rulership: Heal—Creatures gain a channel bonus on Diplomacy checks and to the DC of their language-dependent and charm effects until the end of your next turn. Harm—Creatures are dazed for 1 round.(DC 18 will against undead, DC 17 against living targets)
8 channels per day.
Domains:Sun, Fire
At will—Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Guidance
Lv 1 spells known (4/day): Remove Fear(x1), Bless (x1), Ant haul (x1), Burning jands(D), Open Slot
Lv 2 spells known (4/day): Remove Paralysis(x1), Summon Monster 2 (x1), concecrate, One open slot, Produce flame(D)
Level 3 Spells known (3/day):Daylight, Dispel Magic, One open slot, Fireball (D)
Gear:
Silver Mace, Cold Iron Dagger, 4 Spell Component pouches, Waterskin, 10 wooden holy symbols, 5 days trail rations, Backpack, grappling hook, Chain shirt, Light shield, dull gray ioun stones with continual flame (Cleric 3) on them, 10 pitons, 1 hammer, 1 crowbar, twine, fish hook, whistle, 10 sunrods,Ring of Sustenance, Cracked dusty rose prism, Headband of Alluring Charisma, Ring of sustenance, Wand of CLW, Wand of Concecrate, 10 vials of holy water, 250 gp worth of silver dust,Portable artificers laboratory.
Ok pretty much done.
Female cleric of Ra, LN alignment
Init +2
Str 10
Dex 12
Con 13
Int 10
Wis 16
Cha 21
Hp 38
Saves +5 Fort, +2 Ref, + 7 will
Ac 16, Touch 11, Flatfooted 12
Feats: Selective Channel, Versatile channel, Improved Initiative, Craft Wondrous Item(retrained)
Traits: Sacred Conduit, Devotee of the Old Gods (Knowledge religion)
Skills: Spellcraft +8, Knowledge Religion +8, Diplomacy +8
Languages :Ancient Osiriani, Osiriani, Auran, Terran, Common, Sphinx
Background skills: Knowledge History +8, Linguistics +8
Alternate racial traits:Dimdweller
Using rulership variant channel,harm variant.
Rulership: Heal—Creatures gain a channel bonus on Diplomacy checks and to the DC of their language-dependent and charm effects until the end of your next turn. Harm—Creatures are dazed for 1 round.(DC 18 will against undead, DC 17 against living targets)
8 channels per day.
Domains:Sun,
At will—Detect Magic, Create Water, Light, Guidance
Lv 1 spells known (4/day): Remove Fear(x1), Bless (x1), Ant haul (x1), Endure Elements(D), Open Slot
Lv 2 spells known (4/day): Remove Paralysis(x1), Summon Monster 2 (x1), concecrate, One open slot, Heat Metal(D)
Level 3 Spells known (3/day):Daylight, Dispel Magic, One open slot, Searing Light (D)
Gear:
Silver Mace, Cold Iron Dagger, 4 Spell Component pouches, Waterskin, 10 wooden holy symbols, 5 days trail rations, Backpack, grappling hook, Chain shirt, Light shield, dull gray ioun stones with continual flame (Cleric 3) on them, 10 pitons, 1 hammer, 1 crowbar, twine, fish hook, whistle, 10 sunrods,Ring of Sustenance, Cracked dusty rose prism, Headband of Alluring Charisma, Wand of CLW, Wand of Concecrate, 10 vials of holy water, 250 gp worth of silver dust,Portable artificers laboratory.
I am interested in putting forward an Investigator following Pharasma. In the midst of building the character and I've come to realise that I have three language choices (after choosing Ancient Osiriani, Necril, Osiriani and Thassilonian), and I was wondering: what would make sense in this particular setting?
As for the role of this character, in order of importance: Skill Monkey/Face/Ranged Damage.
Seems like there’s a lot of connection to the elemental planes in Osirion, maybe one of the planar languages like Ignan or Terran?
Your timezone and posting habits:
GMT, and able to post at least once a day.
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
Falfinas has spent his entire adult life, as well as much of his childhood obsessed by the ancient Osiriani and their culture. He has published one paper, based on the experience of Pathfinder who was a family friend, but he now feels he must experience these things first hand.
Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
He is a foreigner, and he is here to further research ancient Osiriani culture.
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
He is at the auction out of curiosity, and to perhaps pick up a bargain or two to help build his credibility. More than that, he hopes to network with other, better known, experts in his field in the hopes he can perhaps get himself invited to a digsite or two.
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
Falfinas is highly intelligent and stunningly short on common sense. Rather than capitalise on his intelligence by following a less dangerous pastime, he has launched himself fully into understanding ancient Osiriani culture, even against the suggestions and advice of his family friend, Morduin Falchas, an experienced Pathfinder.
Falfinas would be considered average for a Half-Elf. He isn't particularly well-built, although he does possess a hardy constitution. He is relatively lithe but more than that, he is possessed of an exceedingly keen intellect which is apparent through the quickness of his eyes.
It seems half-elves are the popular race, after I called it first. :) Here is my crunch - Devlin is a ranged damage dealer/trap disabler. I am still working on background.
Devlin Shadowsong
Male half-elf gunslinger (bolt ace) 5 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 94, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 9)
CG Medium humanoid (elf, human)
Init +7; Senses low-light vision; Perception +13
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Defense
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AC 21, touch 16, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +5 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 49 (5d10+15)
Fort +7, Ref +10, Will +8; +2 vs. enchantments, +2 trait bonus vs. fear
Defensive Abilities dual minded[APG], nimble +1; Immune sleep
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Ranged +1 darkwood heavy crossbow +12 (1d10+6/19-20/×3)
Special Attacks deeds (gunslinger initiative, gunslinger's dodge, pistol-whip, sharp shoot, shooter's resolve, vigilant loading), grit (3)
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 21, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +5; CMB +5; CMD 21
Feats Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Reload, Rapid Shot, Weapon Focus (heavy crossbow)
Traits courageous, trap finder
Skills Acrobatics +11, Disable Device +16, Handle Animal +8, Heal +7, Knowledge (geography) +5, Knowledge (local) +4, Perception +13, Survival +11; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception
Languages Common, Elven
SQ crossbow maven, crossbow training, elf blood
Other Gear +1 mithral chain shirt, +1 darkwood heavy crossbow, crossbow bolts (50), crossbow bolts (10), belt of incredible dexterity +2, cape of free will +1/+2, masterwork backpack, masterwork thieves' tools
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Special Abilities
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Crossbow Maven A bolt ace is proficient with all crossbows instead of all firearms and begins play with a masterwork crossbow of her choice. This ability alters the gunslinger's weapon proficiencies and replaces gunsmith.
Crossbow Training Reload proficient crossbows 1 step faster.
Deadly Aim -2/+4 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Deeds Use Grit to perform special abilities with your firearms.
Dual Minded +2 Will saves.
Elf Blood Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Grit (Ex) Gain a pool of points that are spent to fuel deeds, regained on firearm crit/killing blow.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Nimble +1 (Ex) +1 AC while wearing light or no armor.
Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Rapid Reload (Heavy crossbow) You can reload fast with one type of Crossbow or Firearm.
Rapid Shot You get an extra attack with ranged weapons. Each attack is at -2.
Think I am going to withdraw here, a bit too tired tonight and I'll have no more time this week to got to it. Have fun those who make it!
Sorry to see you go, Shadow, take care.
Minas, are you referring to Pages of Spell Knowledge? Those are allowed.
@Lucenar: Sefanit is complete now. If she's selected there might be some changes in spells and gear based on the other party members (and of course subject to your approval) but that's all. I haven't added any bonuses from magical items yet. I figured it would be easier to figure out where numbers are coming from when you review characters if those aren't yet in the mix.
A witch might not seem the first choice of class for a campaign that will very likely be undead heavy, but I think it's a good way to present challenges for a 9 level arcane caster. Between her archetype and working in other directions instead of going all in on debuffing, I think she'll do very well.
She will be buffing/debuffing, providing some battlefield control and direct damage, supplementary healing, and have very good knowledge skills in certain areas (don't want to hog it all from any bards or investigators that might be in the party).
I think all these questions are covered in the character writeup but in case your want them here:
Your timezone and posting habits.
Pacific Time Zone, West Coast of U.S. I can post daily, and either in the morning or evening. I tend to favor mornings.
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
Sefanit has a very impressive biography as a scholar of Ancient Osirion. She is formally educated in its history and has produced both papers and lectures on the subject. She has also released three lingering spirits so they could travel on to their final rest. Returning from death was no small thing either, but she doesn't remember it, so no real feeling of accomplishment there.
Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
Foreigner. Sefanit is from Manaket in Rahadoum. She has come to Wati because of the new opportunities to gather knowledge about Ancient Osirion the opening of the Necropolis presents. Also to take some time away so people back home will maybe forget about that whole "death" thing and the investigation by the Pure Legion that followed.
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
Sefanit would be looking for documents, texts, or art of historical significance. Magical items wouldn't really be her priority.
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
Sefanit is shortish and thin. Her complexion is a mocha light brown, and her face is prominently freckled. Her hair is long, black, and wavy to curly. She's used to a comfortable life and dresses well.
She isn't necessarily the typical awkward, introverted academic. Sefanit is friendly and has good communication skills, even if she has a sarcastic streak. She's very confident of her talent as a scholar, and expects to be recognized for it. On the other hand she's kept her abilities as a witch and her familiar a strict secret, even from her parents. She doesn't expect to need to keep the secret far away in Osirion, but she doesn't know how she will handle being known as a witch publicly either.
Dotting. Still debating character concept. Maybe occultist
Can we take a drawback for an extra trait? I was planning on having a debt anyway, so...
Also, is Outlander acceptable as a campaign trait? None of the ones in the PG seem too appealing to me. The PC is a Swashbuckler/Magus who's come to Wati for the money and the magic knowledge/items.
Dotting for interest. Perhaps a Paladin of Sarenrae?
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Your timezone and posting habits:
GMT+12, and able to post multiple times a day.
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
-Had prevented the potential rise of a powerful undead by eliminating the sort of disturbance that was about to cause it.
-Her skills of dealing with the undead are highly soughted and is recognized by the people.
Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
Native, Amiri Yati's is descended from a long line of undead hunters that whose sole oath was to protect the cities Osirion including Wati from the uprising of the undead long time ago. The oath still stands today.
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
Gives her a reason to be watchful for undead activity that might arise from the actions of the expedition party. After all, tomb-raiding is a bad omen.
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
Amiri is a growing beauty with a stony face. Though built and slightly muscular, she has a perfect hourglass figure. On the contrary to her loveliness, she dresses very simply in white cotton, armed with her trusty bow.
Amiri is dutiful, independent and very opinionated. She is also tough, being able to control her emotions really well and not letting weakness show. To those she trust or whose cause aligns with her, she is loyal and protective.
Just realized no occult classes allowed. Will make an elven transmuter instead.
Dotting for when I get off work. Never played Mummy's Mask, but it has been on my list for years.
Just a Mort - retraining in what sense? Explain with example.
Jereru - no drawbacks and you still have to pick campaign trait from book (if you want extra traits, you would have to spend feat on it)
Yas392 - what class is your character? I would like to see a character sheet.
Taliesan - I don't mind new players as long as your concept intrigues me and you post regularly.
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Let's take my evangelist version of Amenhotep.
I do not qualify for craft wondrous feat at level 1,since it requires a caster level of 3.
My feats are listed as improved initative, craft wondrous, Selective channeling and versatile channeling.
An evangelist cleric does not get channeling until level 3. Thus selective channeling can only be selected at 3,and versatile channeling at 5. So my level 3 and 5 feats have already been used.
But I want to take craft wondrous which requires a caster level of 3. So I retrained one of the feats I got at level 1,say from toughness into craft wondrous. Is that allowed?
Hello. This is Jereru's application, Massimo. Still some money to spend, calculations to be made and the background will be expanded a bit, but mostly done.
Massimo was a member of a family of assassins in Cheliax. After a near-death experience, he was rescued by a man who instilled a bit of ethics in him. Together, they realised Massimo wasn't really a member of the family by birth, but instead belonged to a magical lineage whose secrets lie buried in the deep catacombs of Osirion.
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Please add for your consideration Professor Thorne. This is Isin Ghar's submission.
I ended up building a half-elven bard archaeologist. Alias has Character details, and will use this to complete Character Background, Appearance & Personality. It is still a work in progress, but wanted send something tonight. Thank you for your review and good luck to all.
Your timezone and posting habits:
Timezone is GMT -3.0 and I post at least once a day after work. On occasion will post early in the morning before heading to work and/or during lunch.
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement?
Professor Thorne is extremely proud of being selected as a permanent professor of history at the prestigious Arcanamirium, the most well-known magical school of Absalom despite not being a wizard himself. He achieved tenure two years ago after a decade of dedication, hard work and completing a number of missions for the powerful Masters of the Academy. Since then he has gained more independence and now is a traveling docent spending most of his time at archaeological digs and exploring ancient ruins.
Why is he/she in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner?
His mother (human) is Osirian and originally from Wati. Her bedtime stories all included marvelous tales of ancient Osirion and planted a seed in young Thorne's subconscious, which now draws him to the city. He credits his mother for his passion for history and Osirian relics and traditions, and his elven father for his wanderlust and spirit of adventure. He lost both his parents at a young age, and he has come to Wati in search of his roots and identity. He believes his mother is a direct descendent of an ancient line of pharaohs and this drives him to search for clues to his illustrious bloodline. He is not a native, but he does not consider himself a foreigner despite not having been born in Wati nor ever lived in the city.
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction?
Professor Thorne learnt about the Osirion relics from his colleagues in academia that operate in the city. He was asked by his friend Abdel Shepses (a priest of Pharasma) to visit the auction and look for any interesting items. On a personal note Thorne hopes to find leads to his family tree amongst the artifacts.
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality.
Thorne is a half-elf that favors his mother's human racial features above his elven heritage. His dark brown wavy locks fall to his shoulders, and he sports a distinguished-looking goatee. He has dark brown eyes and olive brown skin, so he does not stand out on the streets of Wati as a foreigner. He is taller and slimmer than the average native, clearing six feet by half a foot and weighing less than 160 pounds, so he does tower over most of the locals. He is a bit self-conscious about his height, and has begun stooping over and hunching his back since his arrival in Wati. He wears light, loose clothes, favoring white cotton shirts and loose khaki breeches. He has a large floppy hat to shade his eyes and face from the blistering sun. His most distinguishing item is an ancient longbow that is clearly of elven craftsmanship and design. He keeps it strapped across his back even when walking the streets, which has attracted the attention of the local guards more than once.
Here is the complete character concept with sheet:
Your timezone and posting habits. I am in EST USA and can post multiple times per day, usually at night, and on the weekends.
What has your character accomplished in his/her life? Greatest achievement? Devon is a traveler by nature due to his devotion to Desna and his thirst for experiencing life and adventure (explains his Devotee to Green trait and Knowledge (Geo) class skill). His greatest achievement would be traveling from Varisia to Osirion, hitching trips on ships, caravans, etc. and working all kinds of odd jobs, from guide to guard to tomb explorer to thief (DD is +16). In combat, he has put down goblins and orcs and ogres, and even survived a foray with a hill giant, staying at range.
Why is he in Wati - what is your connection to the city? Native or foreigner? Devon is a stranger to the land, having arrived for only the past 2 months. However, the city calls to him as it satisfied his two greatest pursuits: curiosity and thirst for adventure. The food, the danger, the exotic women, the tombs, the history…he loves that he can experience something new everyday.
The Campaign starts as you are invited to attend an auction of Osirion relics recently recovered from a tomb-raiding expedition in the Necropolis. Why is your character at the auction? Due to his limited financial resources, Devon is not there to purchase any relics. More likely, he is serving as some wealthy patron or procurer’s bodyguard, intimidating any onlookers from disturbing his client with his large crossbow. He is watching the event and sees this opportunity to see how the elite of the city party the night away.
Give me a feel for your character's physical appearance and personality. Devon is like a college student trying to find himself. It is the reason he left home and his parents: to adventure and see the world. He is very naïve and optimistic and cheerful about the world. He sees life as his chance to experience and see things never seen before so danger does not scare him as his natural dexterity and skill with a crossbow has kept him safe from harm to date. As for his appearance, Devon is 25 years old and 5’9” with blonde hair and blue eyes. Something like this. He is slender and very agile. He wears loose fitting clothing for the desert climate over his mithral chain shirt. He wields his heavy crossbow in hand, with his quarrel of bolts close by, and a dagger on his boot. That is all the weaponry he requires. He carries a small backpack on his backpack which contains his tools for the upkeep of his crossbow.
History:
Devon Shadowsong is the offspring of his elven mother from the Mordant Spire, Larissa Shadowsong, and his human father Devlin Macland, a Varisian ranger, who was married at the time. Her pregnancy became a scandal, which forced his elven mother to flee her island home and seek shelter with his father. His biological parents were never married and thus, upon his birth, Devon was given his mother’s surname. His childhood was a happy one. His mother trained him in the use of the crossbow and his father taught him survival skills (explains ranks in Survival). At the age of 21, Devon, a devout follower of Desna, kissed his parents goodbye and set off to literally see the world with the inheritance he was granted upon reaching the age of maturity. For the last 4 years, Devon has seen much adventure and experienced many thrills and has now settled in the city of Wati for the past 2 months. Only Fate knows where he will next travel.
Future development:
Devon will progress from now on in the ranger class in his biological father’s footsteps.
Devon Shadowsong
Male half-elf gunslinger (bolt ace) 5 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 94, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Combat 9)
CG Medium humanoid (elf, human)
Init +7; Senses low-light vision; Perception +13
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Defense
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AC 21, touch 16, flat-footed 15 (+5 armor, +5 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 45 (5d10+11)
Fort +7, Ref +10, Will +7; +2 vs. enchantments
Defensive Abilities dual minded[APG], nimble +1; Immune sleep
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +5 (1d4/19-20)
Ranged +1 heavy crossbow +11 (1d10+6/19-20/×3)
w/Point Blank shot: +12, 1d10+7
w/PB, Deadly Aim, and Rapid Shot: +8/+8, 1d10+11 (19-20/x3)
Special Attacks deeds (gunslinger initiative, gunslinger's dodge, pistol-whip, sharp shoot, shooter's resolve, vigilant loading), grit (4)
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 21, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +5; CMB +5; CMD 21
Feats Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Reload, Rapid Shot
Traits devotee of the green, trap finder
Skills Acrobatics +11, Craft (weapons) +10, Disable Device +16, Heal +7, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (geography) +8, Linguistics +1, Perception +13, Ride +9, Survival +10; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception
Languages Ancient Osiriani, Common, Elven
SQ crossbow maven, crossbow training, elf blood
Combat Gear
potion of cure light wounds: 50 gp
potion of endure elements: 50 gp
+1 mithral chain shirt: 2100 gp
+1 heavy crossbow: 2000 gp
crossbow bolts (60): 6gp
Dagger: 2gp
Belt of Incredible Dexterity +2: 4000 gp
Burglar's Bracers: 1050gp
Cloak of Resistance +1: 1000 gp
Ioun Torch Ioun Stone: 75 gp
Belt Pouch: 1 gp
Masterwork backpack: 50 gp
Masterwork tool (Craft Weapons): 50 gp
Remaining gold: 66 gp
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Special Abilities
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Crossbow Maven A bolt ace is proficient with all crossbows instead of all firearms and begins play with a masterwork crossbow of her choice. This ability alters the gunslinger's weapon proficiencies and replaces gunsmith.
Crossbow Training Reload proficient crossbows 1 step faster.
Deadly Aim -2/+4 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Deeds Use Grit to perform special abilities with your firearms.
Dual Minded +2 Will saves.
Elf Blood Half-elves count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
Elven Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Grit (Ex) Gain a pool of points that are spent to fuel deeds, regained on crossbow crit/killing blow.
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Nimble +1 (Ex) +1 AC while wearing light or no armor.
Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Rapid Reload (Heavy crossbow) You can reload fast with one type of Crossbow or Firearm.
Rapid Shot You get an extra attack with ranged weapons. Each attack is at -2.
I'm interested, I go with something fairly basic and make up a Ranger to handle the nasty environments.
Applicants so far:
Malkaer- Half-drow Brawler 2/Unchained Rogue 3
Sefanit - Human Witch 5
Amenhotep - Human Cleric (Evangelist) 5
Falfinas - Human Investigator 5
Devon - Half-elf Bolt Ace 5
Massimo - Human Swashbuckler (Inspired Blade) 1 Magus 4
Professor Thorne - Half-elf Bard (Archaeologist) 5
Vilho - Human unchained rogue (relic raider)
If I missed someone who posted a character sheet, please let me know. You still have to 12/2 to submit.
Just a Mort: I don't think it would be allowed by the rules, but I have no problem allowing that retraining.
Thecooldude: Yes on the spells, you would have to scribe scrolls in game
you would have to scribe scrolls in game
So, same with Spell Scars, I guess.
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Lucendar-it is allowed by retraining rules.
Can I retrain a feat to replace it with a feat I didn’t qualify for at the level I originally gained that feat?Yes. As long as the new feat is a valid feat for your current character, you can retrain the old feat and replace it with the new feat.
For example, if you are a 3rd-level rogue who took Improved Initiative at 1st level, you can retrain that feat and replace it with Weapon Focus. Even though Weapon Focus has a prerequisite of “base attack bonus +1” (which means you couldn’t take it as a 1st-level rogue), it is a valid feat for your current level (3rd), and is therefore a valid choice for retraining. (Note: Likewise, the fighter class ability to retrain fighter bonus feats does not require you to meet all of the new feat’s prerequisites at the level you originally gained the feat.)
Just that to use it is fairly unusual since we are allowed to jump straight to 5,so usually we get to pick what feats we want already.
You also did not state any limitations on sources for the character so retraining technically would be allowed.
