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You have been summoned to the Council of Thieves, a rare invitation that few ever receive.
You stand in an opulent hall carved out of solid stone, intricate carvings decorate tall stone pillars depicting angels and demons locked in eternal conflict and thick tapestries in myriads of colours line the walls, all of which would be fit for any king’s throne room.
You know you are deep beneath the city of Westcrown in ancient catacombs, but only because that is what the rumors of this place say, you have no way of knowing for sure as you were blindfolded on your way here.
Before you sit 8 figures on a raised dais each in different coloured robes, large wooden chairs frame them and each chair is carved with tiny and delicate patterns and each chair’s carvings seeming finer and more delicate then the next.
The figures in front of you wear silver expressionless mask, with no holes that you can perceive and molded lips sealed shut, yet you can tell that they see you.
A figure in a thick red and brown robe toward the center of the dais raises an arm and with a gloved finger points towards you and your companions. “You are the best” a man’s voice booms from behind the mask, he’s voice clearly amplified by magic.
You look around to your companions wondering if it’s a questions or a statement, or if he is talking to anyone of you in particular.
“You will need to be” the masked man continues “For anyone, less than the best; this is a one way trip.”
To get an idea of what to expect, think bank heist, But not like any movie you have ever seen.
Your part of a crew of thieves and the successful group will be a well rounded team (not all rogues). Considering that your characters tend to NOT be upstanding citizens this means that this campaign is open to Evil Characters*
I'm looking for 4-6 players
*Alignments allowed are LN, N, NE, LE - NO CE and No Good :)
Here are the guide lines for character creation
- Starting at LVL 8
- 20 Point Buy
- Max HP per level
- All races are legal ("out-there" races with need good justification via back story)
- Alignments allowed are LN, N, NE, LE - NO CE and No Good
- No PVP, you are a team and it is assumed you have worked together before
- 2 traits, 3rd if you take a drawback
- No third party matierials
- All Paizo books allowed
I don't mind optimized builds, in fact i encourage you to do so as i will be throwing tough challenges your way. However I will expect decent back stories to back up your character creation.
This campaign has multiple ending depending on the choices of your group during play.
It is 65/35 Combat/RP focus, there is plenty of opportunity for expansion on the role play and depending on the group i might create some additional Non-combat encounters.
I expect a minimum of 1 post per day, i would like to achieve 2 posts per day from the group if possible.
I'm flexible if RL comes up and we need to take breaks as long as there is communication.
I'm unsure how long this will take to do as a PBP, i'm thinking minimum 6 months.
Recruitment will close 3pm Friday the 5th of June Australian Central Time. any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks and GL
Do you allow the Stamina System and Variant Multiclass Sytems from Unchained?
hmmm... interesting.
Dotting, got an idea that I've been wanting to put together for a while now. And 8th level makes it that much easier.
Edit: Quick question, are we getting level eight starting gold or something else?
Cool! I'll have to get started on a character ASAP. Hm...might do a LN oread monk. Been meaning to play a monk for a while now.
I like the idea. I've had an idea for a while for a sneaky Calistrian Warpriest, I'll get to work!
Slightly confused re: alignments. Is CN allowed or not?
Hmm...then again I could do a beastbrood monk. Might fit better with the theme.
This seems like a very fun homebrew campaign. I have an idea for an Investigator (Mastermind)/Master Spy. Very skill and utility heavy. I do have a question though. What do you mean by 65% "combat"? When I read the description and goals of this campaign, I'm thinking heavy subterfuge and planning and infiltration. When you say combat, do you mean people swinging weapons at each other, or do you mean us facing physical problems as opposed to roleplaying ones?
Are we expected to be stealthy in this game, or is charging in guns blazing an option?
Also, are we using Golarion deities or a custom set?
Aaand one more question: how do you feel about using the Automatic Bonus Progression rules from Unchained?
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Hi Tech5bb
Reporting in as requested,
will have something up asap
ooo lots of good ideas
Q: Starting gold-> 33,000 gp?
Q: You know me and my love of Psionics, would you let a Psionic PC past the third party materials.
Because a Cryptic Class PC is JUST be the mutts-nutts and made for a game like this,
Presss GM prittyyyyyy Preszzz...
If no Psionics and with a 65/35 Combat/RP focus split I'm thinking the Party will need a tank, NO I MEAN IT a REAL TANK< something like ( then THIS Mech
But BUT HOW?? you asked well... I'm thinking of my PC being a
LN Race: Android Class: Unchained Summoner With an Large Mech Inevitable looking Eidolon he rides inside, and other players can ride on.
Q: Guns? how common?
Thinking of a small cannon strapped to its arm, if not then think Large repeating crossbow on one arms and some large rung of force shield on the other.
The Idea is he looks normal and dull until the party gets in bad combat, then He suits up and acts as a focus for attacks while the sneaky PC types pick off back stab and be mean to the attackers.
He's a gun for hire, you contract him and he will do the contract to the letter.
:)
@DM What are your thoughts on intensified magic missile, Does it let me cast a 10d4 + 10 MM at level 20? Whenever I build a caster I like to have a signature spell.
Intensify spell does effect magic missile, but not in the way you're thinking. Intensify spell increased the maximum number of damage dice by 5 levels. That does not mean they increase the die amount by 5 levels, that means you treat the maximum number of dice allowed by the spell as 5 caster levels higher. Since magic missile normally caps out at CL 9, an intensified magic missile would cap out at CL 14, which means you would get 7d4+7 for damage.
I suppose he could homebrew it differently, but what I stated is not opinion. That is RAW.
Good to see you again as well. Katya was a fun character, I'm sad that game died so quickly.
Tech5bb, could you give any advice on what languages would be good to pick up?
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Yes average WBL - 33,000gp
@Jonny Panic i'll allow Psionics :)
@CampinCarl sorry without giving away to much about the campaign i can not. Having a knack with langues in general will help.
@Eysterlum Macros No, how campingcarl explained it is correct. but thanks for asking, your right in thinking homebrew games are all different.
Dotting for interest, will have an idea up shortly.
Understandable, but perhaps you could at least answer this question: Are regional human languages going to be prevalent in your game?
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Yes regional human languages could possibly be involved, as will monster languages.
Only having common as a language isnt going to hinder your character, put having access to a few more languages would defiantly open up some other dialogue options for your group.
AKA if your not going to invest into full Linguist then maybe pic up a scroll or 2 of Comprehend languages.
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Yes average WBL - 33,000gp
@Jonny Panic i'll allow Psionics :)
@CampinCarl sorry without giving away to much about the campaign i can not. Having a knack with langues in general will help.
@Eysterlum Macros No, how campingcarl explained it is correct. but thanks for asking, your right in thinking homebrew games are all different.
No Worries Tech, I am good either way. My concept is to use MM as a distraction more than damage per say. By the way do you allow MM to target individual targets. i.e. If I come across a room with say 3 folks in it. Can I target each one with as many as I choose.
My questions were mostly due to a high intelligence score and having just a few bonus languages. But yes, I'll pick up some magic and take care of it. I have the crunch for my character done and I'm currently working on gear and fluff. He's far from done, but if you want to take a peek at what I'm working at here is the link. Definitely going to be an interesting background. He's going to be one of those meticulous mastermind criminals who's more likely to be bothered by somebody messing up his daily schedule than a cold blooded murder.
Just curious here but how much gold do we get to spend on equipment?
Never mind! I just saw the answer! Sorry about that!
Got the stats almost done and then I'll start on the background!
Building a master of infiltration and subterfuge is hard when it comes to gear. I've spent 8000gp and haven't even gotten to weapons, armor, or slotted wondrous items yet.
Pfft, Mystique spends nothing!
Tech5bb, are we allowed to craft items pre-game? I didn't plan to do anything crazy like completely double my wealth, I was just going to craft a few choice poisons.
There are plenty of diverse ideas here already, but I'm surprised due to the setting that their are no true "rogue" type applications yet. With that in mind, I think a ninja would work well from the information you've given. Therefore, I will make a Fetchling Ninja and get him up ASAP.
If psionics are allowed, I have a couple more ideas.
Here is Zikamiri, Fetchling Ninja. He focuses on archery and stealth, but is quite flexible in and out of combat. Please let me know if I missed anything, and thank you for the consideration.
Have an idea for a halfling sniper slayer. He'll be a rescued slave from Cheliax originally, who tends to go back because he holds a grudge against their leadership and enjoys offing them. Very, very stealthy.
I have returned with my character complete, both fluff and crunch. I always appreciate feedback, let me know what you think! Maldrek Kasidra
Are we expected to be stealthy in this game, or is charging in guns blazing an option?
Also, are we using Golarion deities or a custom set?
Aaand one more question: how do you feel about using the Automatic Bonus Progression rules from Unchained?
Any answer to these questions here? I assume the answer to the last one is no since we're getting standard WBL.
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@Arachnofiend
We are using Golarion Deities and yes you were correct about the Automatic Bonus Progression.
as for your first question about stealth or gun's blazing.
Well that depends on your group. This is a group heist.
Do i expect every character to be stealthy? No! a well rounded group will have several people who are good at different things for example;
1. The safe cracker
2. The muscle
3. The Mastermind
4. The escape artist
6. The con man/woman (aka the face)
7. The gadget guy
8. The guy who knows somebody that get get they thing you want
9. The explosives expert
10. The Fence
11. The Cat burglar
These are all just ideas of roles your character might play, whats important to me is;
A) a Rich and enticing backstory - Why are you here, how did you get here ect..
B) Stats and the role your character will play
In that order :)
Thanks so far to all those that have submitted a character, i'm definatley looking forward to getting this started.
I think I have a good character for this. Ganorok "The Mouse".
I'll adjust him to level 8.
I have Jiyoki, who would definitely be the con-woman, or the con-man if needed.
Jiyoki
Female kitsune psion 7/rogue (unchained, kitsune trickster) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide 192, 193, Ultimate Psionics 49)
N Medium humanoid (kitsune, shapechanger)
Hero Points 1
Init +2; Senses alertness; Perception +18
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Defense
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AC 19, touch 13, flat-footed 16 (+5 armor, +2 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 shield)
hp 71 (8 HD; 7d6+1d8+15)
Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +7 (+3 vs. charm and compulsion)
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Offense
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Speed 40 ft.
Melee fate blade +7 (1d4/19-20)
Special Attacks sneak attack (unchained) +1d6
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 8th; concentration +11)
. . 3/day—dancing lights
Psion Powers Known (power points 67, ML 9th; concentration +15)
. . 4th—fold space (DC 20), memory modification (DC 20)
. . 3rd—dispel psionics, hostile empathic transfer (DC 19), quas'thelin's psionic blast (DC 19), touchsight
. . 2nd—brain lock (DC 18), cleanse body, inflict pain (DC 18), read thoughts (DC 18)
. . 1st—crystal shard, empathic connection (DC 17), entangling ectoplasm, mind thrust (DC 17), telempathic projection (DC 17)
. . 0 (at will)—conceal thoughts, create sound, detect psionics, far hand
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Statistics
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Str 8, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 22, Wis 10, Cha 16
Base Atk +4.25; CMB +3; CMD 16
Feats Combat Manifestation, Craft Wondrous Item, Dodge, Psicrystal Affinity, Psion Weapon Proficiencies, Psionic Body, Realistic Likeness[ARG], Weapon Finesse
Traits irrepressible, psionic knack
Skills Acrobatics +6 (+10 to jump), Bluff +23, Climb +3, Diplomacy +23, Disguise +26, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (arcana) +10, Knowledge (local) +10, Knowledge (nature) +10, Knowledge (planes) +10, Knowledge (psionics) +10, Knowledge (religion) +10, Linguistics +17, Perception +18, Perform (sing) +10, Sense Motive +22, Sleight of Hand +6, Spellcraft +17, Stealth +6, Swim +3, Use Magic Device +17; Racial Modifiers +10 Disguise
Languages Abyssal, Aklo, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Giant, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Ignan, Infernal, Orc, Sylvan
SQ change shape, deliver touch powers, discipline (telepathy [telepath]), gregarious, hero points, kitsune magic, mental intrusion, share powers, talents, telepathic link
Combat Gear cloak of the hedge wizard (evocation), wand of cure light wounds (50 charges), wand of snowball (50 charges); Other Gear +1 glamered mithral shirt, mwk buckler, fate blade, bodice of resistance +2, boots of striding and springing, circlet of persuasion, eyes of the eagle, handy haversack, headband of vast intelligence +4, psionatrix of telepathy, bedroll, belt pouch, chewing stick, comb (0.2 lb), courtesan's kit, hairbrush (0.3 lb), mirror, nail file (0.1 lb), power stone of heightened vision (worth 375 gp), power stone of mindhunter (worth 375 gp), scissors (0.3 lb), soap, sponge, tooth powder (0.1 lb), trail rations (20), psicrystal, 951 gp, 9 cp
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Special Abilities
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Alertness (Ex) While a psicrystal is within arm's reach, its owner gains the Alertness feat.
Change Shape (Su) Assume a single human form.
Circlet of persuasion +3 competence bonus to CHA-based checks (skills already included).
Combat Manifestation +4 to Concentration checks to manifest power while on the defensive.
Deliver Touch Powers (Su) If the owner is 3rd level or higher, his psicrystal can deliver touch powers for him. If the owner and psicrystal are in contact at the time the owner manifests a touch power, he can designate his psicrystal as the "toucher" The psicrystal can then d
Gregarious (Ex) Successful Diplomacy check causes target to take a –2 penalty vs further CHA skills for 24 hr.
Hero Points Hero Points can be spent at any time to grant a variety of bonuses.
Irrepressible You can use your Charisma modifier instead of Wisdom for Will saves vs. charm & compulsion.
Mental Intrusion (Ex) At 2nd level, as long as you maintain psionic focus, increase the save DC of any mind-affecting power you manifest by 1 for every 2 power points you spend augmenting the power, provided the augmentation does not already increase the power's save DC.
Psicrystal Affinity You have created a psicrystal
Psionic Body Bonus HP +6
Psionic Knack (Psion) You are naturally psionically gifted, even if you dabble in other studies. Pick a class with a manifester level when you gain this trait�your manifester level in that class gains a +2 trait bonus as long as this bonus doesn�t raise your manifester le
Realistic Likeness Change shape can mimic individuals you've met, gain a +10 bonus to Disguise to impersonate.
Share Powers (Su) Have any power you manifests on yourself also affect your psicrystal.
Sneak Attack (Unchained) +1d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed.
Talents You may learn 3 "talents" (level 0 powers) as well as detect psionics.
Telepathic Link (Su) The owner has a telepathic link with his psicrystal out to a distance of up to 1 mile.
Telepathy (Telepath) A psion who chooses the discipline of telepathy is known as a telepath. He is the master of powers that allow mental contact and control of other sentient creatures. A telepath can deceive or destroy the minds of his enemies with ease.
Class Sk
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Psicrystal
Psicrystal
N Diminutive construct (psicrystal)
Init +0; Senses Perception +14
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 17 (+3 natural, +4 size)
hp 36 (1d10+1)
Fort +3.66667, Ref +6.83333, Will +5.83333
Immune construct traits
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Offense
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Speed
Space 1 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
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Statistics
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Str —, Dex —, Con —, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +1; CMB -3; CMD 7
Skills Acrobatics +1, Bluff +8, Climb +1, Diplomacy +8, Disguise +1, Intimidate +1, Perception +14, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +1, Spellcraft +7, Stealth +13, Swim +1
Languages Common (can't speak)
SQ deliver touch powers, improved evasion, personality, self propulsion, share powers, sighted, telepathic link, telepathic speech
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Special Abilities
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Deliver Touch Powers (Su) If the owner is 3rd level or higher, his psicrystal can deliver touch powers for him. If the owner and psicrystal are in contact at the time the owner manifests a touch power, he can designate his psicrystal as the “toucher.” The psicrystal can t
Immunity to Bleeds You are immune to bleeds.
Improved Evasion (Ex) No damage on successful reflex save; half on failed save.
Personality (Sympathetic) (Ex) Every psicrystal has a personality.
Self Propulsion (Su) As a standard action, its owner can will a psicrystal to form spidery, ectoplasmic legs that grant the psicrystal a land speed of 30 feet and a climb speed of 20 feet. The legs fade into nothingness after one day (or sooner, if the owner desires).
Share Powers (Su) At the owner's option, he can have any power (but not any psi-like ability) he manifests on himself also affect his psicrystal. The psicrystal must be within 5 feet of him at the time of the manifestation to receive the benefit. If the power has a du
Sighted (Ex) Although it has no physical sensory organs, a psicrystal can telepathically sense its environment as well as a creature with normal vision and hearing. Darkness (even supernatural darkness) is irrelevant, as are areas of supernatural silence, though
Telepathic Link (Su) The owner has a telepathic link with his psicrystal out to a distance of up to 1 mile. The owner cannot see through the psicrystal's senses, but the two of them can communicate telepathically as if the psicrystal were the target of a mindlink
Telepathic Speech (Ex) If the owner is 5th level or higher, the psicrystal can communicate telepathically with any creature that has a language and is within 30 feet of the psicrystal, while the psicrystal is also within 1 mile of the owner.
Jiyoki was born here, far from the lands of her ancestors. Born on a night of falling stars. Her other trained her in the ways of face-shifting, the ways of seeing what people wanted and showing that on your face. Mother was a courtesan, playing men and stealing their secrets. Sadly, such business runs the risk of angering powerful men. She faced her fate well.
Jiyoki soon began to show other talents. Odd magics without words. Ways to twist the minds of men. Speaking mind-to-mind and even striking their mind. She's used these talents to survive in a harsh world. Even to thrive. Learning from her mother's mistakes, she did not frequent the same people, but preyed on merchants and travelers.
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Ok Submissions so far;
Eysterlun Macros - Wayan Umbral Shadow Sorceror/8 - Hit Man for the decimvirate
Maldrek Kasidra - Fetchling Investigator (Mastermind) 7/Master Spy 1 - Self made crime lord
Miss Alvilda Sckold - Pixie CR4/ Psion Nomad /4 - Ex- Familiar gone rogue
Zikamiri - Fetchling Ninja/8 - rogue ninja thief recruited by the council of thieves
Jiyoki - kitsune psion 7/rogue (unchained, kitsune trickster)/1 - gypsy?
There are a few more with just ideas so far, if i have missed anyone please let me know.
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Just a heads up your Power DCs ar off, my be hero lab playing up
ML+ Int mod + power level
So a 4th level power is DC ML 8 +6mod +4 power level = 18, not 20 as hero lab has it.
Also I don't think
2:Psionic Knack (Psion) You are naturally psionically gifted, even if you dabble in other studies. Pick a class with a manifester level when you gain this trait your manifester level in that class gains a +2 trait bonus as long as this bonus doesn't raise your manifester above your HD.
Gives you class features like telepathy at 8th level
Tweaking something's but she looks good.
Very interested in this.
I have two ideas, one is a character I played quite a bit but would need tweaking, he is a Human Marksman (psionic class) who throws chakram that return. Sniper style / Shroud archetype
OR
A Goblin Alchemist. Although I see there is an investigator already so i may lean away from this idea.
well the marksman ought to be able to put down 4d8 damage once a round with vital strike. full BAB too. Just not a stand-up front-line melee guy.
there are a lot of ideas i have that might fit into this, some maybe even melee, but the deadline is a bit short for me to build a character of a class i am not at least passingly familiar with.