Hello everyone and welcome. This is our discussion board. Here I have a bit of a treat for those who made it. You can choose either to start with a hero point or trade it in to add 10 ability score points to buy extra points.
If you take the six points, you can disperse them as you choose among your abilities. You cannot use these to raise an ability score above 18 unless your race ability puts it above 18.
Most of you have alias's already, those who don't should make them. You will be allowed to make any changes to your classes or some slight character adjustments due to the ability score change. Please try and keep your character's plots intact though. Your personalities and backgrounds were the main motivator's for most of you. If you want to change your class completely, ask me first. I doubt most of you will change classes though, its just something I'm willing to allow before the game starts.
I will need copies of your completed stat blocks. The following have backgrounds I'd like to use in the campaign:
Lyric, Mhykir, Fanzir, Jen, Arik, and Pavak
I will talk with each of you about some modification I'd like to make so your backstory can meld into the campaign. Once each of you has posted ready to go, We will begin. I'd like to start Sunday afternoon, but I am going to wait until everyone (except Mus'ad posts here)
Howdy all, I'm glad to be in the mix for this and am looking forward to it.
Have Fathers Day to enjoy today but will give my character the final polish tonight.
Shanosuke, on the ability points, is it 10 or 6? and do they get spent as in point buy, or direct addition at one for one?
Woops, I missed an edit didn't I. It is 10 points. And it is using the point buy system to determine the score costs.
ARIK BRYN CR 1/2
Male Dwarf Barbarian (Brutal Pugilist) 1
NG Medium Humanoid (Dwarf)
Hero Points 1
Init +3; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +7
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DEFENSE
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AC 13, touch 13, flat-footed 10 (+3 Dex)
hp 15 (1d12+3)
Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +3
Defensive Abilities Defensive Training
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee Unarmed Strike +4 (1d3+3/20/x2)
Melee Crowbar +4 (1d6+4/20/2)
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STATISTICS
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Str 17, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 16, Cha 11
Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 17
Feats Catch Off-Guard
Traits Sacred Touch, Lost Loved One
Skills Acrobatics +7, Diplomacy +4, Handle Animal +4, Knowledge: Nature +5, Perception +7, Survival +7 Modifiers Craftsmanship
Languages Common, Dwarven, Orc
SQ Fast Movement +10 (Ex), Hardy, Hatred, Hero Points (0), Rage (7 rounds/day) (Ex), Slow and Steady, Stability, Stonecunning +2
Other Gear Backpack (empty), Bedroll, Blanket, winter, Casting Powder, Crowbar, Flint and steel, Rope, hempen (50 ft.), Sack (empty), Shaving kit, Spade or shovel, String (50'), Waterskin (2), Wine (Fine, bottle)
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TRACKED RESOURCES
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Rage (7 rounds/day) (Ex) - 0/7
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Catch Off-Guard Proficient with improvised melee weapons. Unarmed opponents are flat-footed against your improvised weapons.
Craftsmanship +2 for Craft or Profession checks to create objects from metal or stone.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white vision only).
Defensive Training +4 dodge bonus to AC against monsters of the Giant type.
Fast Movement +10 (Ex) +10 feet to speed, unless heavily loaded.
Hardy +2 racial bonus to Poison, Spells and Spell-Like effects.
Hatred +1 racial bonus to attacks against Orcs and Goblinoids.
Hero Points (0) Hero Points can be spent at any time to grant a variety of bonuses.
Rage (7 rounds/day) (Ex) +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 to Will saves, -2 to AC when enraged.
Sacred Touch You were exposed to a potent source of positive energy as a child, perhaps by being born under the right cosmic sign, or maybe because one of your parents was a gifted healer. As a standard action, you may automatically stabilize a dying creature mer
Slow and Steady Your base speed is never modified by encumbrance.
Stability +4 to avoid being bull rushed or tripped while standing.
Stonecunning +2 +2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet.
Hello everyone! I can't say how grateful I am to take part in what sounds to be one of the coolest campaigns ever!
Upon hearing the elven master's words, Arik's countenance explodes into a beaming smile.
Infinite thanks my lord! You will not regret it.
Arik then produces a small wine bottle from his pack. The Elf can plainly see that this is easily the most expensive thing Arik owns.
On my soul I swear to serve you wholly until such time that you release me or death take me. I ask only that, should we find him, you allow me to reclaim my brother Drugan: be he living or dead. I offer this Elvish wine as a token of my sincerity and loyalty.
** spoiler omitted **...
Welcome aboard. I liked your story, I am currently adding some sidequests into the campaign based on your backstories. For you it involves the fate of your character's brother Drugan.
I'm please you liked it. I've been rolling this character around for a while now but I never thought I'd get to play it because of the alignment restrictions. It was fun to put together such an unusual character.
Did the story really make you tear up? When I read it aloud to my wife after I wrote it, we both were misty eyed too.
I'm please you liked it. I've been rolling this character around for a while now but I never thought I'd get to play it because of the alignment restrictions. It was fun to put together such an unusual character.
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Honestly once I read the story in more depth I felt attached to your character. So yes it did touch me. It was why I chose you. Plus I did want to see if the Barbarian/monk combo would work too.
Well I can't wait to get started! What time on Sunday are you thinking?
Cool, looks like I'll be beefing up my Con :)
Can I trade in some ability points for extra gold? I didn't have enough for barding on Al Gasreed, and would prefer a more expensive weapon than the spear I have currently...
How much gold would 5 ability points get me?
once everyone has posted ready. I'd like to start as soon as I can. preferably around 3 o' Clock central.
I do need to cover how combat will run. For the first few combats, we'll do it by descriptions. I post each round and wait for for everyone to take an actions. I will arrange actions in accordance to initiative. Once I get my camera working, I will be taking pictures of the battlefield layout each round and posting them for you guys to see. I will ask around for around for other ideas on how to run combat. If any of you have some good ideas, let me know.
I accept skill checks for anything. If you feel the need to make a skill check for something, feel free to take it. I made this campaign myself and can pretty much adapt to whatever my players decide to do. So it's pretty flexible. Though the main plot will still be there to complete.
Cool, looks like I'll be beefing up my Con :)
Can I trade in some ability points for extra gold? I didn't have enough for barding on Al Gasreed, and would prefer a more expensive weapon than the spear I have currently...
How much gold would 5 ability points get me?
I'm feeling extra generous. You all get paid in advance. 250pg each to spend before the caravan leaves, how does that sound.
Excellent :) Will post up the changes later and let you know once everything is settled.
Howdy all, and thank you Shanosuke for choosing me, I'm really looking forwards to this :)
I've taken the ability scores, as my dice rolls sucked, and used it primarily to beef up my cha a bit, hopefully this link works to my character sheet, and the extra money was useful, I've picked up a camel and some rations, which'll help. If you approve of the character sheet then I'm ready to go, otherwise let me know and I'll tweak it.
Ok, changes as follows for the additional ability points:
Increased Con to 14 (5pts)
Increased Dex to 16 (3pts)
Increased Wis to 14 (2pts)
And for the 250 extra gold:
Elven Curve Blade - 80gp
Studded Leather Barding - 100gp
Upgrade Shortbow to Composite Longbow - 70gp
Will throw up an appearance and background on the profile later. Will also have a gander at the other inductees to see how Mus'ad fits in with them.
@ Arik - Barbarian / Monk does sound like an awesome mix. Are you planning to play the rage as a traditional frothing mouth? - or more a cold fury?
Oh, oops, forgot to actually show what i've changed score wise. I've gone from 15-2=13(racial modifier) to 18-2=16(racial modifier), taking up all 10 points.
Mhykir, it would seem your character sheet requires me to have some form of password or something. So I can't see it :-(
Ok, changes as follows for the additional ability points:
Increased Con to 14 (5pts)
Increased Dex to 16 (3pts)
Increased Wis to 14 (2pts)
Doh! - forgot about racial mods. That'll change things.
Increasing Con to 15 from 12 - 5pts (making it 13 post mod)
Increasing Dex to 14 from 13 - 2pts (making it 16 post mod)
Increasing Wis to 14 from 13 - 2pts
Increasing Int to 13 from 12 - 1pt (making it 15 post mod)
Well, that sucks, I'll figure out my ftp later, for now I'm pretty sure mediafire does the trick, here ya go
@ Arik - Barbarian / Monk does sound like an awesome mix. Are you planning to play the rage as a traditional frothing mouth? - or more a cold fury?
To be honest, I haven't quite worked it out yet. I think his rage will depend on the situation. If it's an emotional situation it will likely be uncontrolled and reckless; if not, cold fury is a good description.
________Appropriation of gold:
Potion of CLW x3
Potion of Endure Elements x2
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Also, I added a physical description under Arik's profile. Just click his name to find out a bit about him!
Hey everybody! Should have my stuff up in a bit, sorry about the latness had a busy day hehe.
Stat changes:
Increasing Con to 14 from 13 - 2pts
Increasing Dex to 16 from 14 - 5pts (making it 18 post mod)
Increasing Cha to 16 from 15 - 3pts
Finished Pavok, let me know if I missed anything. Also Pavok passes on the 250gp since he paid for his job and doesn't need to take the caravan's money if they insist divide it up among the group evenly.
To be honest, I haven't quite worked it out yet. I think his rage will depend on the situation. If it's an emotional situation it will likely be uncontrolled and reckless; if not, cold fury is a good description.
Are you aware of Flow? Always thought it would be a good Barb type concept to have a rage simulate flow - and probably gels with the Monk side too.
That said, froth mouth is also fun :)
@ Shanosuke - Mus'ad should be ready to ride out. Have updated to suit the 10 extra ability points and 250gp boon. Also added a short description into the profile, though will repeat it in character when it's time for introductions.
Are we going to be required to track food usage, etc? - or is the expedition going to have extra pack animals for feed?
I'll take the ability score. Good oppertunity to get a decent casting stat. And if it's possible, I'd like to get a camel with my monies. It can be non-combat trained (aka not really have stats), just something to ride on since she's kinda tired of walking.
Jen
Female Tiefling Witch 1
CG Medium Native Outsider (Tiefling)
Hero Points 0
Init +3; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +4
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DEFENSE
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AC 13, touch 13, flat-footed 10 (+3 Dex)
hp 10 (1d6+3)
Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +3
Defensive Abilities
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
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STATISTICS
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Str 10, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 12, Cha 10
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 13
Feats Extra Hex
Traits Hunted, Infernal Bastard
Skills Knowledge: Arcana +8, Knowledge: History +8, Knowledge: Nature +8, Perception +2, Spellcraft +8, UMD +4, Stealth +8 MODIFIERS Cat, Skilled
Languages Common, Abyssal, Infernal, Elven, Draconic, Dwarven
Items:
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TRACKED RESOURCES
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Witch Spells
Level 1: 1 + 1 [Int]
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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•Senses: Tieflings have darkvision (60 feet.)
•Skilled: Tieflings have a +2 racial bonus on Bluff and Stealth checks.
Spell-Like Ability: Tieflings can use Penumbra (Cantrip) at will as a spell-like ability. The caster level for this ability equals the tiefling's class level
•Fiendish Resistance: Tieflings have +2 saving throws against cold, electricity, and fire
Agility Patron
Hexes:
Slumber
Misfortune
Spells "known"
Level 0
All
Level 1
Bungle
Burning Hands
Charm Person
Cure Light Wounds
Mage Armor
Ray of Enfeeblement
Unseen Servant
Witch's familliar
Cat CR 1/4
XP 100
N Tiny animal
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +5
DEFENSE AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +2 size, +1 Nat Arm)
hp 4 (Half Master)
Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +1
OFFENSE Speed 30 ft.
Melee 2 claws +4 (1d2–4), bite +4 (1d3–4)
Space 2-1/2 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
STATISTICS Str 3, Dex 15, Con 8, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 7
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 6 (10 vs. trip)
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Climb +6, Perception +5, Stealth +14; Racial Modifiers +4 Climb, +4 Stealth
** spoiler omitted **
That's fine. It's been a bust week. Mus'ad would have heard a rumor that Yalandere was looking to have him join the caravan and he will show in just in time before the caravan leaves.
Ok, were just waiting on Lyric and Fanzir.
Mus'ad, Arik, Mhykir, Pavak, and Jen. Glad you all can make it. Once I get a final post from the other two, we will start. In the mean time, I'm going to load all of you into my hero lab program. I will inform you when you level. I'd like to start today but I need to hear from the other two first. Atleast try and make sure you post once a day and we'll be moving right along.
Mua'ad, I don't think I have your stat block. I've looked around for it but I can't seem to locate it. Did you post it or did I simply misplace it?
Are there any differences between normal DnD combat and Play by post combat? This is my first PbP campaign, so it is new to me.
Are there any differences between normal DnD combat and Play by post combat? This is my first PbP campaign, so it is new to me.
Initiative order and posting order can make things a bit confusing at times but I will attempt to make adjustments to each round once everyone has posted. Combat can be slow at times and I will try to give everyone a heads up when a planned combat encounter is due. I want to see if I can find a time were we will get everyone able to post at the same time. During a combat, everyone posts their initiative and then their first actions. I will describe your options to each of you. As soon as I get this camera program I have working, I will start posting a battle map each round with everyone's positions. (I need to find a site to post it on though.) I should have that set by the end of the week. The map will show everyone's positions.
This is what your combat round should look like:
Yalandere moved to the closest goblin and swung his sword at it.
Everyone's actions should look something like that. Now to avoid re-posting actions due to initiative order vs. posting order, when you post, make sure to see what else who has already posted and what they are currently doing or leave your action open ended for me to adjust as necessary. Or post two or more options. I will make sure to post everyone's initiative order so you know who goes before you. Assume that the foes nearest to you will move to attack you.
If there are any other questions, or things are unclear, please ask. I want to make sure were all on the same page once we start. If any of you have advice, please tell me. I want this to be fun.
I did hear it suggested that some people use Google Docs for PbP battle maps, whip up an excel file and make it public or something. I haven't looked closely into it so I'm not sure exactly how to do it, just throwing it out there.
Shanosuke - my character sheet is in my profile. Should show up if you click on me :)
Shanosuke - my character sheet is in my profile. Should show up if you click on me :)
Ok thanks. Now, thats it for all who are present. I'm still waiting on Lyric and Fanzir to post. I will probably start the campaign around midnight central time zone. I know that's a bit late but I want to give Lyric and Fanzir as much time as I can to give me they're details. They will still be able to join whenever they're ready.
Hey guys,
I am here. Sorry. My general exams for my Ph.D. are due at 9am tomorrow so I am spending the day putting final touches on it. I will throw up my character sheet and the final details tonight or tomorrow early. I am excited.
Hey guys,
I am here. Sorry. My general exams for my Ph.D. are due at 9am tomorrow so I am spending the day putting final touches on it. I will throw up my character sheet and the final details tonight or tomorrow early. I am excited.
Oh a Ph.D? Well then. Best of luck on your exams. you can submit your character sheet when you're ready but I will open the PBP tonight like I had planned. You wont miss anything too important. I just needed confirmation that you were still with us.
Ok its well passed midnight and I'm going to start this thing.
Rune. When you join I will need your revised stat block and for you to make an Alias for Fanzir.
Retech, I need you to make an Alias for Jen.
Lyric, Once you give me your stat block you can start posting.
The rest of you, The campaign Begins at this Link= SOULS OF LOST ARIDIA Heres hoping for a nice fun campaign.
Hey hey it's Faznir (nor Fazrin actually!) here. I'll whip up an alias right away. Would you or the other players mind if I changed from Bard to Sorcerer? I wouldn't mind it one way or the other, but it fits my background a little better. About stats, I think I actually want to lower one or two scores (Strenght in special comes to light), but I think I'll take the extra points to buff Intelligence and Charisma.
Hey Shanosuke I was wondering if I could add something to my background, sorry its a little into the story but I thought of it today and really want to use it. I want Pavok to take on the Torag Pilgrimage known as the Forged Blade March.
All of pavok's weapons were created by himself, that’s why he has such a weird assortment and he earned his chain shirt and 2 saps in battle with a random bandits. Let me know if its cool, it doesn't give me any bonuses it’s just something I like to follow it will make things more interesting for me as Pavok. If you got any questions let me know
Hey Shanosuke I was wondering if I could add something to my background, sorry its a little into the story but I thought of it today and really want to use it. I want Pavok to take on the Torag Pilgrimage known as the Forged Blade March.
** spoiler omitted **
All of pavok's weapons were created by himself, that’s why he has such a weird assortment and he earned his chain shirt and 2 saps in battle with a random bandits. Let me know if its cool, it doesn't give me any bonuses it’s just something I like to follow it will make things more interesting for me as Pavok. If you got any questions let me know
It is fine by me if you do this.
Cool, thx Shanosuke!
Hey Shano, mind answering my last post? I'm waiting on that to post Initiative/Reflexes rolls on the IC thread. Thanks :)
Here goes my sheet as Bard. I've used the 10 extra points (7 to up Charisma from 16 to 18 base and 3 to up Dexterity from 15 to 16 base).
Faznir Farin
Ifrit Bard 1
CG Medium outsider (native)
Init +4; Senses Darkvision (60 feet); Perception +6
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, +1 armor)
hp 10 (1d8+2)
Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4
Defensive Abilities Fire resistance 5
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OFFENSE
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Spd 30 ft.
Melee rapier +2 (1d6+2/18-20/x2)
Melee whip +2 (1d3+2/x2, reach 15ft)
Ranged light crossbow +4 (1d8/19-20/x2, range 80 ft.)
Spell-like ability burning hands 1/day
Bard Spells
1st level (2 per day)- Cure Light Wounds, Hideous Laughter
Cantrips - Daze, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation
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STATISTICS
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Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 12, Cha 20
Base Atk +0; CMB +1; CMD 15
Feats Antagonize (from Ultimate Magic).
Traits Find Hated One (as Lost Loved One, Survival class skill),
Skills (10 skill points) Acrobatics (Dex) +8, Bluff (Cha) +9, Knowledge (arcana) (Int) +8, Knowledge (local) (Int) +8, Knowledge (others) (Int) +4, Linguistics (Int) +7, Perception (Wis) +6, Perform (oratory)(Cha) +9, Stealth (Dex) +8, Survival +6, and Use Magic Device (Cha) +9.
* Bardic Knowledge (Ex) A bard adds half his class level (minimum 1) to all Knowledge skill checks and may make all Knowledge skill checks untrained.
Languages Common, Ignan, Giant, Elven, Gnome, Kelish.
SQ Bardic knowledge, bardic performance, cantrips, countersong, distraction, fascinate, inspire courage +1
Other Gear Backpack (empty), Bedroll, Winter blanket, Flint and steel, Musical Instrument, Rope, hempen (50 ft.), Sack (empty), Spell component pouch, padded armor.
Food and drinks Waterskin (4), Wine (Fine, bottle), hunk of cheese, gallon of ale.
Coin 0 gp.
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TRACKED RESOURCES
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Bardic Performance (8 rounds/day) (Ex) - 0/8
Is there an awesome player out ther who can suggest me another trait? Haven't found one that matches yet (besides the campaign one).
Shanosuke - do we roll for HP, or can we take average rounded up?
Also for combat, is it possible to get an initiative tracker of some kind? - just so we can keep track of where we are in the initiative flow.
Finally, I have no issues with DM rolled initiative if you would prefer to do it that way.
Mus'ad and Al Gasreed should be almost ready for level-up checking. Just need to choose a feat for Al Gasreed. Have taken average rounded up for HP.
One other question - is Al Gasreed still barded?
Okay, here are some additional rules for how I plan to run online games. Since I am still fairly new to this method of DMing, I have decided to make some changes based on how the prologue went.
You roll for hit points. If d6s or d8s roll a one, reroll, if d10s roll a 1 or 2, reroll, and if a d12 rolls a 1,2, or 3. Then reroll. Also you have gained two hero points each. One for leveling, one for completing the prologue. You can use these to reroll any dice, even hit points.
Also I'm going to start running combat two rounds at a time. I will be posting a map one a different website to show everyone where everything is. Also when you post in combat, I want you to to post in big and bold at the top of your posts what round your action is taking place. I will will arrange your actions in order of initiatives and may alter some of your actions depending upon what has changed before your turn.
I will allow no more than one advance post from each of you. Post your action for the current round and the next. Again I will personally alter actions based on weather things change. This method should keep battle going much faster. Usually most conflicts last 4 to 8 rounds tops, if everyone posts in this fashion, we should complete each combat within three to four days.
Another thing. Since combat is slow, I don't want it to be sought after. Therefore I will be awarding levels in mass effect style. Every time you complete a main plot objective, you will level, such as the prologue. For every five sub plots you complete will also be worth a level. So that being said, there will be few to no random encounters and when you have to fight it will usually be a preplanned battle.
In all situations, get creative. Don't resort to hostilities every chance you get. I hold a high emphasis on skill usage and It makes roleplaying a lot easier. This should make the game run smoother and have less complications.
Again if no one posts within three day without word, then I will have to remove them from the campaign. Are there any questions?
I like these ideas. No questions currently.
All sounds good to me.
Just as a note, I've just started a full time job (Broke my 9 month unemployement draught :D:D:D), however I always check my PC before I go to work, and afterwards, so I'll be able to keep up no problems, I just wont be on when the bulk of posts seem to be made.
Mus'ad HP:
Al Gasreed HP:
Shanosuke - have redone Al Gasreed's second hit point roll as well.
No issues with any of the rules.
Sorry for the delay, I'm having a hard time with college finals and trying to find a time to redo my sheet. Will finish it by tomorrow.
edit: Sheet done. Will try to focus on buff spells (to cover for the lost bard), but the first level is terribly absent on those. So expect haste/stats, etc :)