He should work fine as a 1/2 Orc, particularly in Rise as opposed to Jade Regent. I understand Goblins are a rather common enemy in this AP & I'd prefer not to have the town citizens have to do too much IFF.
The main reason I originally imagined him as a goblin was that according to the Jade Regent Player's Guide, Shalelu has a mortal hatred of Goblins & it just tickled me to have her not only wind up saving one, but then over the course of the AP have the two of them realize that they were 'soul mates' ala Han Solo & Princess Leia. In that AP I was also playing him as being perpetually adversarial/competitive with all the prominent NPC's, not actively sabotaging their efforts, just constantly criticizing their choices ala ' was your brilliant plan?' even as he was saving their bacon.
Considering he is a Paladin of Erastil, I figure I will take Devotee of the Green, seeing as how it would make sense that he knows a bit about nature. I have no problem dropping Sandpoint Faithful, we both already know why he is in the area.
Aight then Irnk, though I must say, hearing his goblin origin made me laugh lol. Anyways, I've had some time to look over backstories, and even though I haven't made a decision yet considering there's more characters coming, I would like to make a few points of notice I saw. I'm not trying to criticize or say no, just pointing out a few things that would definitely have to be cleared up so that there isn't confusion... Anyways, on to the list!
Zoruk: I do like the backstory, just be prepared to answer relation questions with the characters you mention, as there are a fair amount and will require me to figure a few things out to tailor this should you be in the party. Big concern right now though is your class listing. I don't know off the top of my head, but I don't remember the transmuter class, even though it seems that you're a wizard who's under the transmutation class with how it's written. If you can clarify this, I would appreciate it.
Adjin: It definitely is an interesting backstory although I am confused a little. It comes off as a story of your character being bound to darkness, but the revenge part just kinda pops up out of nowhere it seems. I can get behind the whole part of doing good under the shadows of darkness bit, but I can't really see where he fits in with the whole deal. There's a story of him there, but it seems like you're leaving out quite a lot, you know what I mean?
Jack: You've got a 4th problem... How you're going to react when I show just how badly Ameiko can drink you under the table lol. I enjoyed his back story very much, in fact reminded me of a few close friends of mine. Really the only issue here is with his object of affection, if you can give me a few more details cause all I have now is that he pretty much acts like Stan whenever Wendy is around, yet somehow they seem to be drinking buddies, and of course the law issues, considering you just "walked out of prison".
Vanya: Another story I enjoyed reading, however it feels like something's missing and I can't figure if it's something you haven't thrown in yet or are figuring out yourself. You got me wanting to know more about her so I can fit her dreams into the campaign lol.
Artemis: Stats look good, just need a backstory from you.
Irnk: Love the sarcasm, I find these characters fun to interact with. Biggest issue here though is timing. Not trying to give spoilers for those who haven't played this before, so I'm going to send you a personal message to talk about this.
Triel: Good backstory that just screams nothing but drow when I read it. Main issue here is where you've been, considering I really don't read much about how drow beauty and sexuality reaches faster than brutality when majority of the world regards drow with extreme caution and hatred. Not saying that you're wrong in the account, just wanting to know where you've traveled so that statement can make a lot more sense for me considering I've never had an npc treat a drow in that manner yet despite how many people I've had play drow in my campaigns.
Kamak Shadowspeaker, Shoanti on exile. A Bard (Sandman) willing to present their culture. One doubt, frequency of posts?
Her heart was kind and always worried with others, but, none of this governed her life. The curiosity and understanding of the magic were what motivated him. Gradually he has been excluded from the choices of elders. Was banned to participate from important rituals (what didn't impede her of participating discreetly).
The great disaster of his life came when one of the leaders of Sklar-Quah was in a tense meeting to solve if there would be attack to the forces of Cheliax. He entered furtively in the conclave, but it was discovered by the guards. Causing a great agitation, complaints was arising of a possible espionage. The meeting was immediately canceled. Rather than being delivered as a prisoner to Sklar-Quah, Kamak was condemned to the exile. At that moment began his days in search of new discoveries and mysteries. But he could never look into the eyes of their parents again. From that moment on, same maintaining the pride to be a Shoanti, it didn't belonged any more to any place.
Kamak Shadowspeaker [25 point buy]
Male Human (Shoanti) Shundar-Quah, Bard (Sandman) 1
CG Medium Humanoid
Init +2; Senses: Perception +4
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Defense
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AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 armor, +2 dexterity)
hp 9 (1d8+1)
Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +2
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee Shortsword +1 (1d6/19-20x2)
Ranged Shortbow +2 (1d6/x3) 60ft
Special Attacks bardic performance 14 ronds/day (countersong, distraction, fascinate, stealspell)
Bard Spells Known (CL 1st; concetration +4)
1st (2/day) - Disguise Self, Sleep (DC 15)
0st (at will) - Summon Instrument, Message, Mending, Haunted Fey Aspect
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Statistics
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Str 13, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 18
Base Atk+0; CMB+1; CMD 13
Feats Extra Performance
Traits Outlander, Sacred Touch, Highlander.
Skills Acrobatics 6 (+1+3+2), Bluff 8 (+1+3+4), Diplomacy 8 (1+3+4), Disable Device 6 (1+2+3), Knowledge (Planes) 6 (+1+3+2), Knowledge (Nature) 6 (+1+3+2), Perception 4 (+1+3), Perform (percussion) Drums 8 (+1+3+4), Stealth 6 (+1+3+2+1).
Languages Common, terran
Combat Gear Sword, short [10gp], Shortbow [30gp], Arrow(s), common (20) [1gp], Arrow(s), common (20) [1gp].
Other Gear Kit, Bard's [41gp], Leather Armor [10gp], Tools, Thieves [30gp], Arrow, Grappling [1gp], Rope, silk (50ft) [10gp], 36gp.
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Racial
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Skilled
Humans gain an additional skill rank at first level and one additional rank whenever they gain a level.
Focused Study
Focused Study All humans are skillful, but some, rather than being generalists, tend to specialize in a handful of skills. At 1st, 8th, and 16th level, such humans gain Skill Focus in a skill of their choice as a bonus feat. This racial trait replaces the bonus feat trait.
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Traits
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Outlander Exile - Benefit You gain a +2 trait bonus on Initiative checks.
Sacred Touch As a standard action, you may automatically stabilize a dying creature merely by touching it.
Highlander (Hills or Mountains) You gain a +1 trait bonus on Stealth checks, and Stealth is always a class skill for you. This trait bonus increases to +2 in hilly or rocky areas.
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Class
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Master of Deception (Ex)
A sandman gains a bonus equal to half his level on Bluff, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth checks. He may also disarm magical traps withDisable Device as a rogue’s trapfinding ability.
*Bardic Performance*
A bard is trained to use the Perform skill to create magical effects on those around him, including himself if desired. He can use this ability for a number of rounds per day equal to 4 + his Charisma modifier. At each level after 1st a bard can use bardic performance for 2 additional rounds per day. Starting a bardic performance is a standard action, but it can be maintained each round as a free action. A bardic performance cannot be disrupted, but it ends immediately if the bard is killed, paralyzed, stunned, knocked unconscious, or otherwise prevented from taking a free action to maintain it each round. A bard cannot have more than one bardic performance in effect at one time. Each bardic performance has audible components, visual components, or both. At 7th level, a bard can start a bardic performance as a move action instead of a standard action. At 13th level, a bard can start a bardic performance as a swift action.
Countersong (Su) At 1st level, a bard learns to counter magic effects that depend on sound (but not spells that have verbal components.) Each round of the countersong he makes a Perform (keyboard, percussion, wind, string, or sing) skill check. Any creature within 30 feet of the bard (including the bard himself) that is affected by a sonic or language-dependent magical attack may use the bard's Perform check result in place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, the Perform check result proves to be higher. If a creature within range of the countersong is already under the effect of a non-instantaneous sonic or language-dependent magical attack, it gains another saving throw against the effect each round it hears the countersong, but it must use the bard'sPerform skill check result for the save. Countersong does not work on effects that don't allow saves. Countersong relies on audible components.
Distraction (Su) At 1st level, a bard can use his performance to counter magic effects that depend on sight. Each round of the Distraction, he makes a Perform (act, comedy, dance, or oratory) skill check. Any creature within 30 feet of the bard (including the bard himself) that is affected by an illusion (pattern) or illusion (figment) magical attack may use the bard’s Perform check result in place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, thePerform check result proves to be higher. If a creature within range of the Distraction is already under the effect of a non-instantaneous illusion (pattern) or illusion (figment) magical attack, it gains another saving throw against the effect each round it sees the Distraction, but it must use the bard’s Perform check result for the save. Distraction does not work on effects that don’t allow saves. Distraction relies on visual components.
Fascinate (Su) At 1st level, a bard can use his performance to cause one or more creatures to become fascinatedwith him. Each creature to be fascinated must be within 90 feet, able to see and hear the bard, and capable of paying attention to him. The bard must also be able to see the creatures affected. The Distraction of a nearby combat or other dangers prevents the ability from working. For every three levels a bard has attained beyond 1st, he can target one additional creature with this ability.
Each creature within range receives a Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 the bard’s level + the bard’s Cha modifier) to negate the effect. If a creature’s saving throw succeeds, the bard cannot attempt to fascinate that creature again for 24 hours. If its saving throw fails, the creature sits quietly and observes the performance for as long as the bard continues to maintain it. While fascinated, a target takes a –4 penalty on skill checks made as reactions, such asPerception checks. Any potential threat to the target allows the target to make a new saving throw against the effect. Any obvious threat, such as someone drawing a weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a weapon at the target, automatically breaks the effect. Fascinate is an enchantment (compulsion), mind-affecting ability. Fascinate relies on audible and visual components in order to function.
Stealspell (Su) A sandman can use performance to steal spells from his foes and add them to his list of spells known. Once the performance is started, the bard can steal a prepared spell or a spell known from another creature with a touch attack as astandard action. The target receives a Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 the bard’s level + the bard’s Cha bonus) to negate the effect. The sandman may choose a spell to steal, but if the target does not possess the spell, the bardic performance immediately ends. Otherwise the spell stolen is random, but it is always of the highest level that the bard can cast, if possible. The target loses the prepared spell or spell known and the sandman adds it to his list of spells known for as long as the performance continues, after which it reverts to the original recipient. While stolen, the bard can cast the spell using his available spell slots. This use does not consume the stolen spell. If the bard steals another spell while a spell is stolen, the previous spell immediately reverts to its original owner. This ability requires visual components. This performance replaces inspire courage.
@DM KLS
Alright. I'll update her background to include where she's been.
EDIT: Updated. As it turns out, if you know the laws of Cheliax, go out of your way to avoid rocking the boat, and know when to give bribes, you'll have an easier time of it than someone not in the know.
@DM KLS
I don't really understand what your asking concerning the class. He is a wizard who specializes in transmutation, so a transmuter. His powers and such are from that school. It's in core, did not even take one of the subschools of enhancement or shapechanger.
As to the relation stuff, Zoruk is a bookworm who met other bookworms. They read and share space to read, that's the way I imagine it. They also discuss stuff. Their relationships would not be overly deep but they would have a fair amount of respect and get along well. Let me know if you want individual details with them.
Kamak: Not gonna lie, your story is a little confusing. I get the main bit, that he was exiled, but the majority of it seems a little muddled to be honest. See if you can unmuddle it a little bit.
Dragon: I was thinking you would probably just use Cheliax, but I wanted to see if there was any other places you could think of, but there is no other place that has more villainy or scum than Cheliax, well at least in Golarion that is lol.
Zoruk: I kinda figured that the base class was a wizard, but I wanted to be sure. I have no problem if you refer in character to yourself as a transmuter, it's nice to hear things other than just "I'm a spell caster" or "I'm just a fighter". Just for the sheet, go with Wizard and note a major emphasis on the transmutation school.
@DM KLS
Hey, it works. Hell, Cheliax is kind of almost drow-like anyway. :)
...well, assuming they were in thrall to devils instead of demon lords.
That is a very good point lol.
Ok decided to go with a barbarian instead since there was already a ranger at hand. There also seemed to be something of a shortage of front liners.
@DM KLS Sorry by the muddle text. I realy need to improve my english. I´ll rewrite this weekend and post until monday. And about frequency of posts, how many as requirement? Thanks for looking!
Groff: The does indeed seem to be a shortage. We'll see what the weekend brings. I'll check it out here soon.
Kamak: I figured it was due to not speaking English. I'm not worried about that, I've done forum RP'ing before which does involve a lot of bad English (and some of the worst came from those who actually speak it as a first language if it makes you feel better lol). As long as you can get the main point across I'll be fine with it, but it'll also be up to a group decision as well.
As posting frequency goes, I know schedules get busy, so once a day or every few days at the very least. Just try not to let it go so long that we start questioning what happened to you. Once we get the group together, we'll discuss more as to what our frequency should be according to our normal schedules.
Well I think Zoruk is now complete. Got around to buying his stuff at last.
Let me know what you think and give me your opinion, at some point I really want to play this character either online or in a real game, so any feedback would be awesome.
Question: I am assuming the answer is no, but I wanted to ask about the leadership feat, is it allowed?
Jack: The gold thing is fine with me. As for the Leadership feat, I will allow it, just not this early. If I remember correctly, you have to be at level 6 already to take it.
Sweet, and you are correct, you can't take it until I believe level 7, I just wanted to know, because I like to plan out my leveling ahead of time.
Perfectly understandable
Thank you for the feedback, DM KLS. I think you are right about the revenge thing being confusing. Why would Lo Lulu care whether or not Adjinakou avenged his mother or not? He wouldn't. The Wendo have other concerns. So I added several paragraph's clarifying Ayida's understanding of the Night Lord and Adjinakou's reaction to his mother's sacrifice. I hope it tightens the story up for you. If you need anything else, please let me know.
I have updated my background and description. I think I want to work on my description a bit more, but I am pretty happy with my background. Please let me know if you'd like me to expand it.
Adjin: Much better, a lot easier for me to follow, understand, and get behind. Thanks for refleashing that out.
Artemis: Thanks for the background update, much appreciated. There are a few questions I have, but I can ask later.
Everyone else, my main need right now is healers. I have a good selection of casters to choose from, but am lacking in healers, and characters that are more sociable (rouge, bard, something of the sort) would also be nice as well for those who have interest but no character idea yet.
Triel's the only healer on the candidate list?
While not a dedicated healer, Adjinakou does know cure light wounds. "Also makes chili and fries. Will not break. Will not break. Oh, it broke.":-p
Question Regarding Character Building:
Is the Official PRD an acceptable source of information?
Meaning if I find the rule there, may I point you to it? Or anyone else for that matter?
I ask because you said it was because sites said different things that you did not wish to use sites, but seeing as this one is Paizo's official PRD, I thought it didn't hurt to ask.
How did I not see that? I honestly feel slightly stupid now lol. Thanks for telling me that Kana. Granted it did state that it wasn't an official compendium, it is done by Paizo and it does contain information from a few books. I guess that'll be fine then. So as long as I can find it on the PRD, then I'll allow it. And I'm about to compile a list of characters applied so far, so hold on for that in a few minutes.
Okay thank you so much ^^ I should have my character done here soon then. Mostly need gear selection.
So I was off a little on what I remembered (okay, a lot actually lol, it's been a long week) and here's what we got so far up for the chopping blo- I mean party candidates lol.
Melee
-Jack Churchill Halfling Barbarian (Mark_Twain007)
-Azten Half-elf Paladin (Dragonborn3)
-Irnk, Dead-Eye's Prodigal Half-orc Paladin (Irnk, Dead-eye's Prodigal)
-Groff the glib Dwarf Barbarian (drbuzzard)
Ranged
-Atemis Deacon Human Ranger (Forthepie)
Spellcasters
-Zoruk Magnu Azlanti Thassilonian Transmuter (OmniChaos)
-Karri Chouk Human Sorcerer (FireberdGNOME)
-Adjinakou Human Witch (Ixos)
-Vanyalanthiriel Giliath Half Elf Sorcerer (FireberdGNOME)
Healers
-Triel Siadon Drow Oracle (Dragoncat)
Skilled
-Kamak Shadowspeaker Human Bard (Gilpozo)
@DM KLS
The only problem I see with your list is that Kamak isn't really a healer; he doesn't have any healing magic. He's more of a skill-based, roguish sort, from what I've read.
EDIT: There we go! Much better!
I'll be more ranged than melee, but it's all good.
Like I said, a long week lol.
Been that way for me too. 3 day weekend due to bank holiday. Only working Tuesday next week, so part of the long week was prepping for out of office.
Don't sweat it, I was just making sure you knew my plan for the character.
No worries. It's all better now. :)
DM KLS; the link you posted is to my main Avatar. I realize it is a bit confusing as they both use the exact same picture. This is Irnk, Prodigal of Old Deadeye; the character I was submitting for the game.
Character link you've sent me - race/class - person playing. Those links are the ones you gave me and I've seen.
Ah, um, sorry, Azten is the character I'm submitting. ^^;
I submit Ithylia Nassym, a half-elf bard.
Ithylia was found orphaned in a small farm stead by a group of traveling Varisians as a three-month old baby. It looked to all who saw that the farm had been raided, and all the workers slaughtered. Ithylia was hidden, stowed away asleep and quite. It was luck that she started to cry hungry when the Varisians were near. They did not realize at first that she was a half-elf and took her in as one of their own. It was several months later before they realized she was different. By that time though she was one of them.
Ithylia was taught to play the fiddle and to dance and when she was old enough, to be a distraction. She would dance, perform and otherwise distract people while other members of the family took care of business. Her family also taught her how to use one of their favorite weapons, a bladed scarf.
When she turned 18, Ithylia decided to strike out on her own for a while, to grow. She left knowing she was always welcome to return. After being on her own for about three years, She came across a group of Shoanti who let her travel with them. She had been traveling with them till recently. When she expressed her desire to branch out again, they directed her to Sandpoint. They had a family friend there that could help her out named Jubrayl Vhiski, who could be found at the Fatman’s Feedbag.
Ancestral Arms: Some half-elves receive training in an unusual weapon. Half-elves with this racial trait receive Exotic Weapon Proficiency or Martial Weapon Proficiency with one weapon as a bonus feat at 1st level. This racial trait replaces the adaptability racial trait.
Source: PRD
Fast-Talker: You had a knack at getting yourself into trouble as a child, and as a result developed a silver tongue at an early age. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff checks, and Bluff is always a class skill for you.
Source: PRD
Family Ties: While not ethnically a Varisian, you have been raised among Varisians and they consider you one of their own. Furthermore, you managed to get in good with a group of Sczarni and consider them your new family. After being run out of the last place your Sczarni family camped, you tracked down a friend of the family in Sandpoint—a ruthless thug named Jubrayl Vhiski at the Fatman’s Feedbag. During your time with the Sczarni, you learned a few tricks of the trade. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (local) checks and Knowledge (local) is always a class skill for you. In addition, you begin play able to speak and read Varisian.
Source: Rise of the Rune Lords Anniversary Edition Player's Guide
Bladed: Knowing their unkind reputation and that their seductive performances can sometimes bring out the worst in watchers, some Varisians craft rows of razor-sharp blades into their scarves. While one side is all color and sequins, the other hides a deadly weapon. The skill required in using such scarves effectively and not reveal- ing their deadly nature makes them exotic weapons.
A bladed scarf has reach, so you can strike opponents 10 feet away with it. In addition, unlike most other weapons with reach, it can be used against an adjacent foe. You can make trip attacks with the bladed scarf. If you are tripped during your own trip attempt, you can drop the scarf to avoid being tripped. If you are proficient with a bladed scarf, you deal 1d4 points of slashing damage to any creature that makes a successful grapple check against you.
You can use the Weapon Finesse feat to apply your Dexterity modi- fier instead of your Strength modifier on attack rolls with a bladed scarf sized for you, even though it isn’t a light weapon for you.
Pocketed: An elaborate design disguises several small pockets on one side of this scarf. This scarf grants you a +4 bonus on Sleight of Hand checks made to hide objects on your body. This bonus does not stack with the bonus wearing heavy clothing provides, but does stack with bonuses for attempting to hide small objects.
Source: Rise of the Rune Lords Player's Guide
@ DM KLS: I dropped Karri's submission in place of Vanya. Karri uses quite a few non-core rules (specifically, Tattooed Sorc!)
Also, as you have asked for it in this format: Vanya at Myth Weaver
Sethran, historian and wizard.
Kana: Looks great to me, thanks for letting me know which books some of it came from! Just be prepared to give a few more details of course in relation to Jubrayl Vhiski.
Fireberd: I threw her back up incase you did still want to use her as if you haven't seen the conversation, I'm going to allow anything that I can find on the PRD (look a few posts up as Kana pointed it out for me).
Sethran: Honestly the back story doesn't really seem like a back story to me. It sounds like you're describing someone else, and then all the sudden you've got this whole time travel incident thrown in there like your character had already gone through the whole thing before.
Everyone: The list goes as Character - Race/Class - Person playing. If I somehow have that wrong, let me know with the right links for characters (cause unless it's not working for you), the links I've put in are the ones you've given me for a character. If those somehow aren't the right ones, or you have a Myth Weaver sheet, then let me know so that I can put an updated list up tonight after I get home from work, which will be in about 11 or so hours lol.
Well, yes!
Sorry it's not to your taste. Thanks for reading.
Azten here. He's not done yet, but I'm down to adding Words known, equipment, and backstory.
Not saying it's not my taste, just saying it's a little confusing and doesn't really help me get a sense of who the character is.
Oh, so Cian is the character you're putting up? Just making sure so I can get the list right tonight lol
@DM KLS Your welcome! And I will make sure I'm prepared ^^
Cian is indeed my character submission.
Okay, thanks to both of you!
I may have missed it but is there a deadline?
Sethran is an academic, a historian, a book worm and researcher. Sandpoint is his first independent field work assignment.
Meeting his future self just prompts him to be more spontaneous and less introverted. RP hook. No game effect, add'l knowledge, etc...
I think it makes him or what will happen to him and how he responds intriguing/compelling. It's the game within the game as he transforms from nerd into a bad-azz. You might feel otherwise.
If he makes the cut, he won't disappoint.
Zoruk: Probably Sunday night, but it depends on how many choices I have to choose from by the end of the weekend.
Sethran: Gotcha. If you could throw that in there, it'd make a lot more sense, at least for me anyways lol.
Well, so far, it appears KLS isn't going to be hurting for arcane casters.
Too bad divine casters never get any love... :(
It's not that they don't get any love; rather, you are running unopposed. :-) If I weren't playing a witch, which I really want to do, then I would try a half-orc Oracle of Life, and in the Carrion Crown drive last week I submitted a Aasimar cleric.