Hello everyone! I encourage all of you to start by reading the info on this alias. Secondly I would like to warn you all that I have not had much luck keeping a party together for any length of time in a PbP game. I will try to do better at this, but I am still very flexible most of the time.
The following rules are for character creation submissions:
Abilities: 30 point Epic point buy – Stats do not matter much to me as they are easy to work around if you know how to manipulate the math.
Races: Standard races only. I know a lot of you want to play something fun and freaky, but I have little time to read every special rule and remember them all at my age. Not to mention the more powerful ones can introduce game mechanics that become OP at lower levels.
Classes: Any of the ones introduced in the Pathfinder Core Rulebook, Advanced Players Guide, Ultimate Combat, & Ultimate Magic. (This does include alternates at my discretion. If I disallow something I usually have a reason so just ask)
Level: First Level. 350 starting gold for all characters.
Feats & Traits: Any of the feats out of the already mentioned books are acceptable. Beyond those I will take on a case by case basis. Traits will be allowed under the same basis, but you may only take two. I will accept traits from the RotRL Players guide, but not more than one. If you take a trait or a feat it needs to be explained in backstory. If they are not…your submission will be tossed out.
Hit Points: Maximum + Con bonus. I Believe PC’s should be heroes, thus harder to kill. Makes it easier for me to not have to fake it when the NPC’s roll well.
Posting requirements: I say that once a day is fine. Yes this means twice on weekends. I do not expect long elaborate posts. So a “Sorry guys I am going to grandmas wait til Monday” Will suffice. Going to grandmas over the weekend or for several days with no posting is not ok. I am much more inclined to waive my ejection process for a halfhearted excuse beforehand than a “gee guys sorry I slowed down the combat for three days” asking of forgiveness. Is just a respect and courtesy to others thing I guess.
Ejection Process: 1st time missing a reply to a post involving you by more than a day and I will finish the scene stepping in to Godmode your PC. You can accept the results of said action or leave. Is always your choice. Just let me know. 2nd time missing a reply to a post involving you by more than a day and I will again Godmode your PC through the scene with a warning that if it happens again your character will suddenly lose interest in the campaign and fade off into the world of Golarion. I do not want to seem harsh but I have watched too many games fail due to poor communication. Just like around the table top if you aren’t happy, find another group, but please don’t leave those you leave behind holding the bag. Once again I feel this is just common courtesy. 3rd time you fail to reply in 24 hours I will exit your character in the best way for the story, and I will post in recruitment for your replacement.
Group & Group Size: This group will consist of a Tank, a disable device specialist, an Arcane Knowledge junkie, and a devout follower of a chosen deity (If you would like to worship Jehovah PM me). This means you may want to consider carefully before submitting a Gunslinger that does not fit one of these roles, or even a Monk who has no Knowledge: Religion. In your Submission post for everyone to see you MUST accurately describe How your character fits one of the four roles I have set forth.
Tank – This will be a High Constitution or High Dexterity (High = 18+) d10+ HD 18+ AC Melee class who can stand their ground well enough that the healer isn’t feeling like the Tank’s lil heal bot. You are about Damage avoidance and Damage absorption, Not Damage Dealing. Any tank character should be able to “Hold the gap” for two rounds without needing assistance from another player. If you would like help with Tank builds PM me. Just remember at first level a decent tank should have at least 14 hp. (House Rule - Fighters who take the toughness feat get 3hp every odd level and 1 every even level)
Disable Device Specialist – This means one of 2 things.
1.) Rogue- Rogues of any kind that put max ranks into both Perception and Disable Device.
2.) Alchemist - Alchemists of any kind that put max ranks into both Perception and Disable Device.
Arcane Knowledge Junkie – The Rise of the Runelords is well suited for any type of knowledge hound or archaeologist types. However to fill this role you must have at least Kn: Arcana, Kn: Planes, & Spellcraft. Use Magic Device helps but is not a requirement.
Devout Follower of a Chosen Deity – This means any Divine casting class. Your backstory should include heavy church affiliation and the ability to cast healing spells. This is not JUST a healer. Consider your role as the spiritual leader of the party and what that means. This means if other members follow an opposing or unaligned deity then what? This Role should have Max Ranks in Diplomacy and Sense Motive. They should have access to Detect alignments of some sort.
Party Leader - The last role is Party Leader or Party Mouthpiece. This role should have Max Ranks in Diplomacy. I will also look more favorably on any one planning to take the Leadership feat. (High Charisma is a MUST)
At most I will consider 5 submissions for PCs which will be posted on Thursday June 21st. I however will be making selections based on a 4 PC party. The Fifth slot will be for any submission I like enough that I cannot live without. SO wow me. The leadership role will be in addition to the already existing role unless I decide to dedicate one player to that role and take a total of five.
How to insure a good chance at success: Backstory. If I read your backstory and I feel like I have the potential for a hero that works well in a group and knows his or her role. You will get a much better chance. My main focus is a group of players that understand how well a party functions as a group of team members and not a bunch of super-solos and divas. If you want the spotlight more than 25% of the time you will likely not function well here. The Leadership role is not a carte blanche to do whatever you feel like. It is the responsibility of keeping your team alive and making sure they also function as a team.
As I have done in the past, I will eventually choose a PC Leader silently and begin coaching them in ways to achieve better balance if the need arises. I ask that the person playing them not only have the crunched diplomacy, but have a genuine clue how to effectively manage a group. In other words please don’t submit to fill that role if you feel that you cannot do it effectively.
This leads me to alignments. My experience has shown me that even chaotic neutral alignments are often covers for disruptive players. When I run a game like this it is with the understanding that only Lawful good, Neutral Good, & Chaotic Good are the preferred alignments. I will accept Neutral and Lawful Neutral for Players who show me in backstory that they understand the concepts of how a Neutral or Lawful Neutral PC fits in a Mostly good aligned Party. That being said I have run groups of neutral Mercenaries before.
Party Development – Once submissions have been selected and the submission time closed, we will enter a process where we figure out how the party formed prior to coming to Sandpoint. This will be an open brainstorming session where you the players will come to develop relationships and ties to each other PC to PC that bind you together as a team before play begins. Any and all ideas are viable so long as the entire group agrees before moving forward.
Other than this I will try to be around once a day (Time varies as my schedule is not reliable beyond daily) to answer the accruing questions, Review submissions, and chat with you. Always feel free to PM me and I will give whatever help I can. Other than that I hope you will enjoy the game.
Sincerely
GM Rysil
Well, this is a character that has been through 2 Rise games that have died, so I understand where you're coming from the posting. I am looking to fulfill the tank role, albeit in a different way. He has 14 hp at level 1 and can have AC 21 after he takes his first turn to cast shield. Even without it, he has decent AC. And also since he is going dragon disciple, he can aid the arcane knowledge junkie as well. And his eidolon is ironically able to be the scout/trap monkey. Granted this is probably not what you expected, but I hope it is atleast interesting enough for you to consider. I have been really trying to play this AP as I find it one of the most interesting ones. His traits come from the fact that he was bred and raised to be a pinnacle of humankind.
Well, this is a character that has been through 2 Rise games that have died, so I understand where you're coming from the posting. I am looking to fulfill the tank role, albeit in a different way. He has 14 hp at level 1 and can have AC 21 after he takes his first turn to cast shield. Even without it, he has decent AC. And also since he is going dragon disciple, he can aid the arcane knowledge junkie as well. And his eidolon is ironically able to be the scout/trap monkey. Granted this is probably not what you expected, but I hope it is atleast interesting enough for you to consider. I have been really trying to play this AP as I find it one of the most interesting ones. His traits come from the fact that he was bred and raised to be a pinnacle of humankind.
As long as you can continue to maintain the role of attracting the attention due the more squishy members of the party and get along well with the healer enough to do the job of a tank I will consider you. I say you better fit the role of Disable Device Expert were it not for your current inability with magical traps, but it is also something that can be overcome by the right build.
So far it's a new approach to the same old problem. As long as Drake functions well in the group and can take direction from the groups leader he will be strongly considered.
Your backstory is good, just be ready to think about how this sailor would come to be in the party if your submission is chosen.
Well, I believe he has a good mix of durability and damage to be a decent threat. And he also has reach which helps with battlefield control. Thank you for your input.
Well, I believe he has a good mix of durability and damage to be a decent threat. And he also has reach which helps with battlefield control. Thank you for your input.
He certainly has many tools in his tool box for getting the job done. But I have seen the worst possible builds played well enough to shame 90% of us. I also have seen the Leetist Munchkin build on the planet fall flat on his face because the halfling drank a potion before inspecting it. So most of what we think of here is how you play Drake. It's really all about how do you make him a hero, a legend, The next Odysseus or Achilles? Or maybe in your case a lil bit of Ajax and Loki ;p
So you've read some of my past posts then? :) Copper is probably my favorite to write dialogue for.
I agree with you, it's not just about the tools. Its also how you use them. Granted I'm not exactly General Patton when it comes to tactics, but I'm not a slouch.
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I present Adrien, Enforcer of Abadar.
Adrien is built to be a tank and a party leader. The backstory is super long, but I've put in a bit of research and thought into it. The avatar image is a bit feminine, but I assure you he's male. It's as close to what I had in mind as I could find :)
Kybryn
This is Esméralda.
She is built to be the Arcane Junkie and Party leader. While she is a bard and does love to sing and enjoy life she has a passion for magic and responds to gaining magical knowledge with girlish glee.
I am still working on the background and a description of her personality. Should have it by tomorrow afternoon. It's late here so I'll finish that part soon.
Is there a space in the RotRL AP for golem crafting? I'd like to try a wizard focused on animating constructs, but the crafting rules require lots of free time to craft even the relatively simple stuff (3 weeks for a wooden golem, for example). If the AP doesn't allow this, I'll think of something else.
Flykiller - If you are wanting something like that I recommend you play a summoner whose eidelon looks like a Golem. I know it's not a perfect fit to your idea, but it does lend itself well later on as you can still craft golems and I do give downtime between modules(As much as a month or more in the case of crafting).
I present Adrien, Enforcer of Abadar.
Adrien is built to be a tank and a party leader. The backstory is super long, but I've put in a bit of research and thought into it. The avatar image is a bit feminine, but I assure you he's male. It's as close to what I had in mind as I could find :)** spoiler omitted **
Kybryn
Kybryn - I like most of the story. I like the fact that his lineage could be just coincidence in regards to the bounty of his life in Korvosa. I like the fact that he is unsure if it is his lineage and connection to his God. I do not like the confirmation at the end. I would much prefer for the ritual to be the grueling event you wrote it as, but instead of the glowing figure, allow the key to be the only thing left behind on the Altar. Then that night He has a Vision of a Great Demon Rising off the coast of Varisia and attempting to swallow the world.
I will consider this as a Divine Follower of Abadar submission for now. I think his Leadership would need to be proven amongst his teammates. Also consider revising your backstory about 30% I would say if your submission is approved.
Very good work. I am impressed :)
I'd be interested in playing as the Disable Device specialist. I'm thinking Rogue or Ninja for this. I'll look over archetypes and get a submission up tomorrow.
While I understand that the race creation stuff from Advanced Race Guide is out since races have to be Core, I was wondering if you would allow some of the alternate race traits, archetypes, feats, and traits found in it. The first chapter does a really good job of fleshing out the core races and making them very diverse from just the standard "Hi I'm an elf just like every other elf".
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I do not mind the use of Traits or feats to enhance your Core race so long as you post the description of the trait in your Submissions. This means if it is published in a source I have not mentioned please give me the following:
The Book number
The title of the book
The page number the Feat or Trait is on.
As to additional races. Let me be clear.
I do not want them. I have one submission for a non core race already. At most I will accept one such submission for inclusion in the final party. So let me say that unless you wow me with backstory asking to play a tiefling or a Drizzt clone is likely going to make you hit the delete pile faster than I can eat fried turkey (And thats fast).
Hope that sufficiently answers your question. Thank you for asking :D I knew I would forget something in that mammoth opening post.
For consideration ... Talon Eldercourt.
Epic reflexologist and rapier wielding skill monkey designed to give the party an edge on survival - high perception, initiative and disarm skills.
He's an unpolished gem that will likely respond well to the right mentorship.
EDIT: Need to work on equipment, open to suggestions on build.
This is Esméralda.
She is built to be the Arcane Junkie and Party leader. While she is a bard and does love to sing and enjoy life she has a passion for magic and responds to gaining magical knowledge with girlish glee.I am still working on the background and a description of her personality. Should have it by tomorrow afternoon. It's late here so I'll finish that part soon.
I like what I see so far. I am hoping for a good backstory from someone who knows Amieko personally. Amieko is my favorite NPC in the whole adventure so keep that in mind. Think of it like I am Simon Cowl(Or however you spell his name) and you are singing my favorite song as an audition. No pressure :P
For consideration ... Talon Eldercourt.
Epic reflexologist and rapier wielding skill monkey designed to give the party an edge on survival - high perception, initiative and disarm skills.
He's an unpolished gem that will likely respond well to the right mentorship.
EDIT: Need to work on equipment, open to suggestions on build.
I really like this for the DD Specialist. I like how his stats and crunch look. His backstory does not lend itself to team play very well. If you are willing to work WITH the party to become a "family" I see him being the most loyal of them all. If the party dynamic is not there how will you develop it on your own? Just some thoughts as I am still wanting a party of team members or family members. Remember: Friends help you move....real friends help you kill orcs and bury the bodies.
Rohan might recognize this little lady's name, but her new guise is an Oracle. I obviously need to trim her back from a previous game, and do some more mechanics stuff, but the backstory is there.
She's got the haunted curse, and I made her haunts her dead brothers, or... maybe not, maybe that's just how she perceives them as. It was real fun writing that for the few weeks I could and I would like to explore it more.
Tossing my hat in the ring for this. Full Sheet on the page. I am applying for the Skill Monkey Slot, with heavy focus on disable and stealth. Can go either melee or ranger once we get started. I posting from work so I will toss a back story once I get home.
I really like this for the DD Specialist. I like how his stats and crunch look. His backstory does not lend itself to team play very well. If you are willing to work WITH the party to become a "family" I see him being the most loyal of them all. If the party dynamic is not there how will you develop it on your own? Just some thoughts as I am still wanting a party of team members or family members. Remember: Friends help you move....real friends help you kill orcs and bury the bodies.For consideration ... Talon Eldercourt.
Epic reflexologist and rapier wielding skill monkey designed to give the party an edge on survival - high perception, initiative and disarm skills.
He's an unpolished gem that will likely respond well to the right mentorship.
EDIT: Need to work on equipment, open to suggestions on build.
Thanks - I don't envision playing him as an isolationist, rather, I see him starving for inclusion and an 'adopted' family. His trust might be a little harder to earn, but it will be all the more stronger as a result. He will be generous and while initially unsettled, he will look out for and even be protective of others (aka the party). He knows how to work well with others' hes just been on the outside for a whoile.
I took a stab at the link to Ameiko in the updated backstory and have pasted it below as well.
For the past several weeks Talon has been getting by scrounging up whatever work he can, most often as a dockworker or deck hand. When he’s had the gold, and hasn’t drank it away, he’s been staying at the Rusty Dragon. Its there that he met Ameiko. What for her started as the standard barkeep’s duty to listen to her patron’s sad drunken tales has evolved into genuine interest, even concern. She can’t help noticing the similarities in the circumstances between Talon and her own brother … a questionable birthright and ostracization from his family. Talon, however, seems to have it even worse. Many times, after she has closed down the tavern, they have talked into the early hours of the morning. Perhaps she can help Talon where she couldn’t help her brother. Perhaps this is a second chance. His plight tugs at her instincts to protect and she can’t help but be drawn to his story.
I really like this for the DD Specialist. I like how his stats and crunch look. His backstory does not lend itself to team play very well. If you are willing to work WITH the party to become a "family" I see him being the most loyal of them all. If the party dynamic is not there how will you develop it on your own? Just some thoughts as I am still wanting a party of team members or family members. Remember: Friends help you move....real friends help you kill orcs and bury the bodies.For consideration ... Talon Eldercourt.
Epic reflexologist and rapier wielding skill monkey designed to give the party an edge on survival - high perception, initiative and disarm skills.
He's an unpolished gem that will likely respond well to the right mentorship.
EDIT: Need to work on equipment, open to suggestions on build.
Thanks - I don't envision playing him as an isolationist, rather, I see him starving for inclusion and an 'adopted' family. His trust might be a little harder to earn, but it will be all the more stronger as a result. He will be generous and while initially unsettled, he will look out for and even be protective of others (aka the party). He knows how to work well with others' hes just been on the outside for a whoile.
I took a stab at the link to Ameiko in the updated backstory and have pasted it below as well.
For the past several weeks Talon has been getting by scrounging up whatever work he can, most often as a dockworker or deck hand. When he’s had the gold, and hasn’t drank it away, he’s been staying at the Rusty Dragon. Its there that he met Ameiko. What for her started as the standard barkeep’s duty to listen to her patron’s sad drunken tales has evolved into genuine interest, even concern. She can’t help noticing the similarities in the circumstances between Talon and her own brother … a questionable birthright and ostracization from his family. Talon, however, seems to have it even worse. Many times, after she...
Good use of an NPC in Background. I like it so far. Thank you for submitting more. Keep in mind that you may need to incorporate all this into the pregame sequence.
Rohan might recognize this little lady's name, but her new guise is an Oracle. I obviously need to trim her back from a previous game, and do some more mechanics stuff, but the backstory is there.
She's got the haunted curse, and I made her haunts her dead brothers, or... maybe not, maybe that's just how she perceives them as. It was real fun writing that for the few weeks I could and I would like to explore it more.
If you want to know how to wow your DM read this back story. First pick of the Party is a Zelaria Quiatris as Our Follower of Desna and Resident of Sandpoint. You're in. Welcome aboard.
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The remain roles I am looking for are as follows:
Tank - ??
DD Specialist - ??
Arcane Knowledge Junkie - ??
Follower of Desna - Zelaria Quiatris
Leader - ??
All of the remaining roles are still open as you can see. I am still waiting for more submissions, but the Follower of (patron Diety) is closed.
Happy submissions all.
Hi, here is an early rendition of my submission.
Link: Rhasadilara Wynterfall
An elf witch with the Winter Witch archetype (from Inner Sea Magic) if allowed. If not I can swap to a regular witch.
Name and gender may change.
Need to buy equipment.
Point form background to be fleshed out a bit later.
Function as the "arcane knowledge junkie". No interest in other roles with this character.
If we need to have a link to Ameiko in the background, she could have been the one to help her get back on her feet after landing in Sandpoint peniless.
Tossing my hat in the ring for this. Full Sheet on the page. I am applying for the Skill Monkey Slot, with heavy focus on disable and stealth. Can go either melee or ranger once we get started. I posting from work so I will toss a back story once I get home.
The crunch looks decent, but to really have a good chance the backstory needs to wow me as you do not have the Rog or Alch Bonus to Perception and DD for being able to work w/ magic traps and seeing them on the fly. I am really looking for a rogue or an Alchemist specifically for this role. Please keep that in mind for any future submissions.
Here is Esméralda. I believe she is mostly finished. I don't know much about Amieko other then what is in the player's guide so I hope my bio reaches the bar.
Arcane Knowledge - How do you feel about crafting magic items, as in a Wizard dedicated to such?
Tank - How do you feel about a Half-Orc having been raised among one of the Shoanti tribes (Tamiir-Quah)? Obviously marginalized and abused, as a youth? Still turned out NG. I can work the backstory, think you'll like it.
Cheveyo Windwalker: Barbarian - 14, 19, 16, 12, 12, 8... HP: 15 minimum, AC: 18, 20 in melee w/shield. Dodge, when appropriate for +1.
Always bow/xbow, then javelin, then melee. Besides not being ugly (low charisma is a bad reaction, but not due to ugliness... mannerisms, harsh speech, not politically correct, etc...), imagining the Uruk-Hai from LotR, especially that alow motion scene.
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Kybryn - I like most of the story. I like the fact that his lineage could be just coincidence in regards to the bounty of his life in Korvosa. I like the fact that he is unsure if it is his lineage and connection to his God. I do not like the confirmation at the end. I would much prefer for the ritual to be the grueling event you wrote it as, but instead of the glowing figure, allow the key to be the only thing left behind on the Altar. Then that night He has a Vision of a Great Demon Rising off the coast of Varisia and attempting to swallow the world.I will consider this as a Divine Follower of Abadar submission for now. I think his Leadership would need to be proven amongst his teammates. Also consider revising your backstory about 30% I would say if your submission is approved.
Very good work. I am impressed :)
Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to get to work on restructuring my background. I'll let you know when I'm done.
Kybryn
Rohan might recognize this little lady's name, but her new guise is an Oracle. I obviously need to trim her back from a previous game, and do some more mechanics stuff, but the backstory is there.
She's got the haunted curse, and I made her haunts her dead brothers, or... maybe not, maybe that's just how she perceives them as. It was real fun writing that for the few weeks I could and I would like to explore it more.
If you want to know how to wow your DM read this back story. First pick of the Party is a Zelaria Quiatris as Our Follower of Desna and Resident of Sandpoint. You're in. Welcome aboard.
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The remain roles I am looking for are as follows:
Tank - ??
DD Specialist - ??
Arcane Knowledge Junkie - ??
Follower of Desna - Zelaria Quiatris
Leader - ??All of the remaining roles are still open as you can see. I am still waiting for more submissions, but the Follower of (patron Diety) is closed.
Happy submissions all.
Are you going to make all the decisions in one day, or will you be accepting roles, and closing positions as they come in?
Rohan might recognize this little lady's name, but her new guise is an Oracle. I obviously need to trim her back from a previous game, and do some more mechanics stuff, but the backstory is there.
She's got the haunted curse, and I made her haunts her dead brothers, or... maybe not, maybe that's just how she perceives them as. It was real fun writing that for the few weeks I could and I would like to explore it more.
Yep, me and Copper definitely remember you. Had some great dialogue if I remember correctly. Congrats on getting in. Hope I make it in too. Or rather I hope we make it in. Copper would throw a fit if I forget to include him in something.
I just read Zelaria Quiatris's backstory and realized how similar our stories are. Perhaps we could be from the same wagons that were attacked by bandits and are close friends because of it.
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Profile has been update with new ending to backstory.
Adrien arrived late that night in Sandpoint. Without wasting any time, he went to the local inn to secure a room for the night. Feeling uneasy, and full of mixed emotions, he eventually managed to fall asleep, clutching the ring which he now had around his neck in his fingers. He dreamt a long and strange dream, depicting a great demonic figure rising up from the coast of Varisia. In a wake of destruction, the demon started to consume the entire world, with a seemingly unstoppable force. Just then, he awoke to the crow of the cock, still firmly grasping the key. He donned his breastplate, and strapped his sword at his side, without the least bit of certainty of what lay before him.
Given that the worshiper spot is filled, I'd like to get your take on how you see him potentially fitting into the party. I built him with the intention of fulfilling the roll of tank. His religious background need not take a central roll in the plot, as it can remain a personal thing. As for party leader, the skill is built into his stats, but I understand that legitimacy is earned. Thanks for the feedback.
Kybryn - I like most of the story. I like the fact that his lineage could be just coincidence in regards to the bounty of his life in Korvosa. I like the fact that he is unsure if it is his lineage and connection to his God. I do not like the confirmation at the end. I would much prefer for the ritual to be the grueling event you wrote it as, but instead of the glowing figure, allow the key to be the only thing left behind on the Altar. Then that night He has a Vision of a Great Demon Rising off the coast of Varisia and attempting to swallow the world.I will consider this as a Divine Follower of Abadar submission for now. I think his Leadership would need to be proven amongst his teammates. Also consider revising your backstory about 30% I would say if your submission is approved.
Very good work. I am impressed :)
Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to get to work on restructuring my background. I'll let you know when I'm done.
Kybryn
I apologize for saying you were in for divine follower. I realize now my mistake. I like this for the "TANK" role. I apologize for the earlier mistake.
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Two questions:
1: For traits... I wasn't aware there were any from the player's guide, I am only seeing bonus feats. (aka upbringing) Is that what you mean? (As in have a bonus feat (a 2nd one, must be upbringing?) (or are you talking traits from the shadows under sandpoint (from APG)?)
2: When the hardcover comes out (I think next month), plan to use that? Or stick with the 3.5 material?
Have to update backstory, character was originally from a RotRL game that didn't make it very far. (Going for TANK)
Two questions:
1: For traits... I wasn't aware there were any from the player's guide, I am only seeing bonus feats. (aka upbringing) Is that what you mean? (As in have a bonus feat (a 2nd one, must be upbringing?) (or are you talking traits from the shadows under sandpoint (from APG)?)
2: When the hardcover comes out (I think next month), plan to use that? Or stick with the 3.5 material?
Have to update backstory, character was originally from a RotRL game that didn't make it very far. (Going for TANK)
Background is light, Needs to come down to level one. So far I would not consider this eligible for submission.
I'm outta luck with my questions, then?
I just read Zelaria Quiatris's backstory and realized how similar our stories are. Perhaps we could be from the same wagons that were attacked by bandits and are close friends because of it.
I agree with you that something could be done to tie your two characters together. If you want to have better chance why don't you PM each other and then send me a joint submission on how you two would have grown up together in Sandpoint and become connected with Amieko.
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After reviewing what I have so far I would like to let you know the preliminary short list. This list is not final and is subject to revision up to June 21st. But so far this is what I like for a Party.
Tank - Adrien Duran Mandreiv
DD Specialist - Talon Eldercourt
Arcane Specialist - Esmeralda Klimo
Follower of Desna - Zelaria Quiatris
Leader- ??
5th slot- Rohan Drake
If your name is not on this list, why? Have you carefully considered how your crunch effects your backstory? Have you followed the character creation guidlines? If you can answer yes and still wonder why you didn't make the prelim list...PM me and ask. Once again this is NOT a final list. It's just what I like so far. Final decisions will be on the 21st.
If you really want in and are still wondering why you aren't considered? I don't bite. PM me and I will tell you :D
For those of you in the list above. If you want to stay on the short list you must update your character to be 1st level (Zalaria). You must show in a revision of your backstory how you would integrate with each of your fellow preliminary party members. If I do not have this by the 21st I will consider it a lack of interest and will open the spot to those who still wish to play. It does not have to be long, but I want you already thinking how the 5 of you will become a team. Feel free to PM each other for ideas and hit me with a group Leader elected. If I see all five of you working in earnest this early....You could go a long ways to sealing the deal and closing submissions early. Up to you. I will be online throughout the day as I work. I will do my best to continue checking submissions.
Rysil
At this point I will be honest that unless I see a submission that really captures me or one of the existing 5 is not up to the extra leg work to keep their spot I will likely close submission a day early.
Please don't give up though. I am very encouraged by the responsesso far. Keep up the good work
Hi, here is an early rendition of my submission.
Link: Rhasadilara Wynterfall
An elf witch with the Winter Witch archetype (from Inner Sea Magic) if allowed. If not I can swap to a regular witch.
Name and gender may change.
Need to buy equipment.
Point form background to be fleshed out a bit later.
Function as the "arcane knowledge junkie". No interest in other roles with this character.If we need to have a link to Ameiko in the background, she could have been the one to help her get back on her feet after landing in Sandpoint peniless.
Flesh out the background story. Tie into Amieko really well and we will see, but right now I am not really feeling it till I see a backstory.
Arcane Knowledge - How do you feel about crafting magic items, as in a Wizard dedicated to such?
Tank - How do you feel about a Half-Orc having been raised among one of the Shoanti tribes (Tamiir-Quah)? Obviously marginalized and abused, as a youth? Still turned out NG. I can work the backstory, think you'll like it.
Cheveyo Windwalker: Barbarian - 14, 19, 16, 12, 12, 8... HP: 15 minimum, AC: 18, 20 in melee w/shield. Dodge, when appropriate for +1.
Always bow/xbow, then javelin, then melee. Besides not being ugly (low charisma is a bad reaction, but not due to ugliness... mannerisms, harsh speech, not politically correct, etc...), imagining the Uruk-Hai from LotR, especially that alow motion scene.
And Arcane crafter with a bent for crafting him/herself or even one who is a knowledge junkie with a point in as many as possible plus crafting would be very good if the backstory fits.
Half-Orc Barbarian is a very good build. I just recommended such to someone asking advice. I would say though that it would require one heck of a lot of work to impress me with not only party integration but how has he survived to be a part of the celebration in Sandpoint. Only shot I see here is a tie somehow to Sheriff Belor Hemlock as he is a Shoanti. Other than that be creative and I am sure we can see what happens.
Are you going to make all the decisions in one day, or will you be accepting roles, and closing positions as they come in?Rohan might recognize this little lady's name, but her new guise is an Oracle. I obviously need to trim her back from a previous game, and do some more mechanics stuff, but the backstory is there.
She's got the haunted curse, and I made her haunts her dead brothers, or... maybe not, maybe that's just how she perceives them as. It was real fun writing that for the few weeks I could and I would like to explore it more.
If you want to know how to wow your DM read this back story. First pick of the Party is a Zelaria Quiatris as Our Follower of Desna and Resident of Sandpoint. You're in. Welcome aboard.
***TO ALL***
The remain roles I am looking for are as follows:
Tank - ??
DD Specialist - ??
Arcane Knowledge Junkie - ??
Follower of Desna - Zelaria Quiatris
Leader - ??All of the remaining roles are still open as you can see. I am still waiting for more submissions, but the Follower of (patron Diety) is closed.
Happy submissions all.
If I really like a submission I will insert it into a role and close that role. If I am still iffy on a role I will leave it open. I will however choose a short list day by day so that people know where they are at and can PM me with questions or help needed. I am gonna let you know up front if I like what I have seen. Think of this like auditioning for a play. If you audition well I may not need a second casting call. I say good luck to you all and no decisions are final until I say "You're in" or it's the final list on the 21st.
Please consider my alias Tavrik for the DD specialist.
Elf rogue (scout archetype), raised in Korvosa, then among Varisian wanderers. His full sheet and background is in his profile.
I will tell you now that his background is not going to cut it for a submission. If you want to rework it with a bit more detain and also explain why he is in Sandpoint I would take another look.
So far I am seeing very few good submissions. I have posted today's shortlist and I will not likely come back online much tonight. I know I sound like a grumpy old man, but my life and experience has taught me that the ones who don't want to write a good backstory aren't going to last in a long running PbP game. You are going to have to write. And you are going to have to do it like you mean it most of the time or any PbP game will suffer for it. I am not going to mince words with any of you. I put what I expect of my players out there for all of you to openly read. I love that you all want to play. It makes me smile to see any interest at all. I will not however take submissions where I see someone has let a computer do the crunch work and then they answered a list of 10 questions or less for a backstory. I know that some of you are just trying to get your hat in the ring here and I applaud you. I just don't want you to be discouraged if I tell you that your submission is not up to par. Ask me why I think it isn't up to par in a PM and when I give you feedback go back and revise. It will go a very long way to making your experience in the game and your fellow players experience much more enjoyable.
Once again, I enjoy reading all of the submissions. It's like panning for gold without all the wetness. Please keep them coming and if you aren't on the shortlist today don't give up. Just PM me and lets talk :D
Sincerely
Rysil
Well, I was thinking that Rohan met Adrien and Talon through the friendly tournament held at the festival. And when I say met, I mean beat the tar out of. Or vice versa. And for Zelaria, I just think back to a past life when they met in the Rusty Dragon. With Esmeralda, it might be the same way, but I'm not sure.
I would like to submit Noro Kasuri the Human Barbarian(Brutal Pugilist/Raging Drunk) back story is here need to complete the crunch part.
also if need be I can drop the raging drunk (unless you are ok with two archtypes)
I am applying for a tank position I can only hope that I can fit in.
The character personality is included in the story at the end as well as a bit of motivation.
Noro Kasuri was born of mixed blood her father was Tien and her mother was Varisian. She is the younger of their two children. Noro grew up on the Kasuri family farm, just outside of Sandpoint. Her father was an honorable man of Tien tradition, and her mother was a Varisian Gypsy. Noro was your average girl save only one small flaw; she could not correctly say the “s” sound often sounding rather comical. This really would show when she was nervous or anxious. Lou would tease her about it and Noro would respond with a punch to the arm, or gut, or face if she got particularly angry.
Noro and her brother, Lou, were complete opposites. Lou was always reserved and followed father’s strict regime of exercise and training; while Noro was more like her mother, wild and impulsive. Her father was constantly scolding her in an attempt to make her more disciplined, but this only drove her emotionally further from her father. She will always love her father and will never willing do anything to bring dishonor to his name; unfortunately she could never really understand how.
Noro and Lou studied martial combat with their father since they were old enough to walk. He was adamant in teaching the children the old ways and to fight with honor. Lou managed to grasp much of these concepts, but Noro was another story. She didn’t mind learning to fight and stand up for herself she just didn’t have the discipline to know when to avoid a fight and not to attack out of emotion and anger.
Noro would often accompany her mother into town especially to the market. She always enjoyed this time; it was time away from father’s lecturing and his pointless proverbs. Of course they seldom bought much being a family of limited income but the time together is what she really cared about. It was on one of these outings that things changed; some of the other children in Sandpoint began to tease her about her speech, she tried to ignore them but they would not stop. Noro became infuriated and leapt at one of the boys teasing her. With a swift right hook she broke his nose. This did not go over well with her parents. She could only imagine what her father would say.
Noro’s Father was infuriated over the incident and was forced to pay restitution to the family to restore the family honor. Noro was emotionally crushed at the lecture she received from her father. She vowed that she would one day make her father proud and restore her honor in the family.
Noro would work hard at her studies attempting to be calm and reserved like her brother. But at every turn there were the other kids tormenting her again, attempting to urge her on in the hope to see her get angry again. Luckily Lou would intervene on many occasions before it would get to far.
Lou was always there for her until he found someone new. There was a new girl in his life, Amikeo from the Rusty Dragon. Noro has no idea how or where they met but Lou always had that lovesick puppy dog look whenever she was around. Of course Amikeo never seemed to even notice Lou, a fact that Noro would frequently point out. Perhaps, she was just a bit too old for him?
Noro would follow her brother to the Rusty Dragon and spy on him as he would do anything he could to get her attention and fail every time. However once word got around that Lou was pre-occupied Noro was soon again the target of the hazing and bullying.
Finally things got to the point where she decided to hell with the training and the “turn the other cheek” attitude. She tracked down her tormentors to the Sandpoint docks and there outside the Feedbag she challenged them.
Of course the challenge sounded more like a cartoon that a real threat and it was answered with laughter. The boys decided it was time to teach this “not-so-tough” tomboy a lesson. After the first punch Noro flew into a rage finding inner strength she never knew she had. She managed to pummel two of the three boys nearly to unconsciousness the third ran off.
When the fight was over she realized she had a crowd. She was approached by a man asking her if she wanted a job working for him. Noro, not really sure what to do looked around and there among the crowd was her father. Once she saw him he looked to her and there in front on everyone disowned her then he turned and walked away. Noro turned to the man and agreed to work for him.
Soon she was fighting for money. Without realizing it she was work for the Sczarni. Noro found herself on more than one occasion in the local garrison jail. She turned to drink and drugs looking for meaning to her life. She finally hit rock bottom when she actually killed a thug on the docks when he commented on her lisp.
Noro escaped jail with the help of the Sczarni but she wanted out, she wanted to turn her life around. Noro needed a way out; A Chance to reclaim her life and restore her family name. Until that day she will never call herself a Kasuri.
Noro likes to drink and also is addicted to the drug Barbarian Chew; the drug that she was fed when she was forced to fight for the Sczarni. Her only connection to her family is her brother Lou whom she can only see when she visits the Rusty Dragon. Lou has started working there as a cook in the hopes of gaining Amieko’s attention. Noro knows Amieko but not a close friendship. Noro has even commented to her about her brother’s affection for her. The Rusty Dragon id just about the only place in town she feels welcome anymore.
The upcoming festival seems like a chance to begin anew if she can only avoid fighting. Perhaps she can offer her talents as a tattoo artist (a skill she picked up trying to fit in with the other dock fighters).
Noro is a tomboy and seldom dresses up, if she even knew how to wear a dress, she wears boy’s clothes and carries many of the mannerisms of a boy. She is frequently barefoot but has been known to wear a soft shoe once in a while. Noro is “Short Fused” and frequently flies into a rage at the slightest insult; she struggles to try and control this rage. Noro hates killing but at times she loses control and it has happened in the past. She still is training in the martial arts but is not as reserved as a monk would be, she fights with raw emotion. She knows the use of many weapons but has always preferred her fists.
@Adrien - thanks for setting up the discussion thread, great idea.
@GM Rysil - thanks for the initial nod, understand that this is a journey and that we are not at the final destination yet.
Cheveyo Windwalker... there's a whole more intricate backstory, but how does this work for "writing sample" and arrival at Sandpoint?
Chevyo Windwalker found himself on the receiving end of a gang-beating, in this case the “gang” was Sandpoint’s town militia.
The Half-Orc knew if he tried to explain about why he was here, it would only make the beating worse. These were townsfolk, small minded his mother had taught him. Fearful.
But, this is where his witch-mother had sent him, when he insisted on striking out on his own. She said if go he must, to reach Sandpoint and the twin hawks that watched over it. He hadn’t seen any hawks… He loved her, but must she always speak in riddles?!
He felt his rib almost crack, he rolled into a tighter ball of long flat muscle. He was going to have to fight back soon. But, he knew he shouldn’t… keeping his wits about him, he tucked his head in and protected his skull. Beatings were nothing new to the half-orc raised among the Shoanti. If he fought back, the hard part would be not killing them.
From the glimpses he could steal, a tall dark skinned man approached.
He had an air of authority about him, but more importantly his features betrayed his heritage. Although he seemed urban in every way, his features were Shoanti and more specifically, Shiikirri-Quah. Hawk clan. Is this the hawk she was meaning?
A short stream of words escaped Cheveyo’s lips as the man peeled the assailant’s off the youth, one by one. The long haired half-orc was mussed up pretty badly, but Belor Hemlock knew when a man wasn’t fighting back.
“Let him be!”
Bloodied and bruised, the youth kept repeating the phrase. It was Shoanti, certainly… but unfamiliar to the sheriff.
“He tried to take Garridan’s girl, he came at us…” offered one of the militia.
“Shut your mouth and stop lying! I can see he’s unarmed, he dropped his weapons over there in one spot. A bow, quiver, axe, knife. He disarmed himself, fool.”
That’s when a little girl came running towards the group, closely followed by a man and woman. The woman was townsfolk. The man was the other hawk, another of the Shiikirri-Quah.
As the second hawk approached, he tilted his head as if listening for something. Cheveyo repeated the phrase. It is all he said, all he did. Cheveyo knew he didn’t look Shoanti. He did not shave his head, he did not display tattoos. He was half-orc to them. Filth.
“My girl says he saved her from a wild boar at the edge of town. He was leading him to the Inn. What is he saying?”
Belor repeated the phrase, not knowing what it meant. And, that’s when Garridan shoved his brother aside roughly half-kneeling to offer the youth a warrior’s arm-clasp.
“He asks for succor in the tradition of the Shoanti. ‘A warrior approaches your tribe, alone. Service for shelter, peace…’ the innkeeper translates.
Cheveyo Windwalker stood then, bloodied and bruised but head held high. His hands are open and empty at his sides until the girl walks up to him and places one of her hands into one of his.
Slowly, with his other hand he reaches into a belt-pouch. Producing a small carved wooden horse head, he offers it to the girl.
I would like to submit Noro Kasuri the Human Barbarian(Brutal Pugilist/Raging Drunk) back story is here need to complete the crunch part.
also if need be I can drop the raging drunk (unless you are ok with two archtypes)
I am applying for a tank position I can only hope that I can fit in.
The character personality is included in the story at the end as well as a bit of motivation.
** spoiler omitted **...
- Drug addict & Alcoholic. I am all for realism in my games. In fact I try to stay as close as I can in a fantasy game. However starting a character off with those two defects is a bit of a stretch for me. I have nothing against anyone with either of those diseases. However as a recovering addict who has been clean for over 15 years....I don't see the need for it here.
+ I like the fact that you have her tied to several different people or families in Sandpoint. You did it well, and in a way that makes a lot of sense.
- Not having your crunch done before submission. I like to see a complete picture, but in this case I am flexible. I do however like for my potential players to wait to present the finished product.
I will consider you for Tank, but please have the crunch done and try to join in the Prelim thread that was started
Cheveyo Windwalker... there's a whole more intricate backstory, but how does this work for "writing sample" and arrival at Sandpoint?
** spoiler omitted **...
- Telling me there is an intricate backstory without letting me read it...tease.
- No crunch up front. I like my meat bone in thanks. Give me something to hold on to. (Any sexual jokes in reference here will likely win you a grin but no points.)
Hit me with your crunch and your "Intricate" backstory and I will hold you in the running for Tank