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Here is our discussion thread.
My thoughts on starting the game. Im hoping all characters will be ready Sunday evening to kick this off.
Checking in. Put this together over the past few days. It's not complete (e.g. missing languages, feats, the other trait) and other things can easily be changed if desired.
As mentioned I'm away for the Canada Day long weekend. I will, however, be sure to check on this, ponder the remaining bits of the character and post when I have the opportunity (although it may be from my phone or tablet).
Probably bump up Dex by 2 for the trait if I can't find other traits that seem like a must have or are very flavorful.
My thoughts on starting the game. Im hoping all characters will be ready Sunday evening to kick this off.
Thank you for the invite GM. I'll flesh out Ashimar's crunch and personality as much as I can during the day today (did a bunch of work on it late last night and then forgot it at home... gah). Whatever I can't compile again at work will be entered by midnight tonight.
Sunday evening shouldn't be an issue for the start. Looking forward to a fantastic game with the rest of you!
FYI - to our entire group - my typical schedule for checking/posting:
Weekdays - fairly regular checks/posts between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (unless I'm out and about instead of working) during the day, 8:00 pm to midnight in the evenings
Weekends - a bit more sporadic during the day (I may or may not get to the posts quickly). Regular checks/posts between 8:00 pm to midnight.
I'm definitely excited to get a chance to work with you all. I'm gonna continue fleshing him out. Been dealing with a sick kitten, so posting may be a bit slow today, but it'll ramp up as time goes.
Some details on Ashimar's character - a bit more fleshed out. Like I stated earlier, I forgot the crunch @ home so I'll fill that in on the profile side later tonight.
I've presented the character as I see it for other players/GM's benefit. Please take into account 'characters' might see her differently as they wouldn't necessarily have all the info presented below.
Those who take the opportunity to look closer at this demure young lady notice nothing meek about her sharp gray eyes. Her eyes are a window to her soul and they speak of a determined, dogged resolve - someone who will take on any challenge once she sets her mind to it. She is not one to volunteer information to strangers but those who have her trust are treated to an intuitive mind capable of unfathomable leaps of logic.
Ashimar Siril was born and raised in Korvosa, the only child in a middle-class family. Her mother (now deceased) was a gifted musician who attributed her success to Shelyn. Ashimar fondly remembers her trips to the Temple of Shelyn growing up and being amazed at the beauty that surrounded her. She learned that beauty exists in all things - living and the inanimate and that it goes well beyond the surface.
Her real hero as a child however, was her 'da' - her father. He served in the Korvosan Guard (now close to finishing his tenure) and Ashimar did everything she could to emulate his behaviour - right down to stepping into his too-big boots and marching around the house in mock parades. Her father indulged her antics, knowing full well his daughter would never be skilled at the martial arts. (see glimpse into Ashimar's personality - age 5 from her point-of-view).
Ashimar's childhood was not an easy one. She quickly learned that the love she was showered with at home was not common out in the real world. The smallest amongst her peers, she was ridiculed and bullied for her diminutive size (see glimpse into Ashrimar's personality - age 8). She found solace within the Temple of Shelyn and in the company of books. She wished she could make her tormentors see the beauty in the world the way she saw it - that life didn't have to be filled with cruelty and pain. At least, her books were not cruel - they didn't taunt her but rather, opened a whole new world. She devoured all she could get her hands on. Languages came easy to her and she learned much without ever leaving the safe confines of her city.
As she reached her teenage years, one of arbiters of Korvosa happened to engage Ashimar in a passing conversation. He had the patience to draw her out of the shell she had built around herself and was rewarded with a glimpse of a brilliant and intuitive mind. He took her under his wing and instilled in her a passion for justice. She went on to become the youngest barrister working in the Longacre building in Korvosa's North Point district under his tutelage.
Nineteen years old now, she realizes what her da meant all those years ago. She will never be a soldier or a member of the guard. But weapons come in lots of different forms and her keen mind is the sharpest weapon she knows. She will use that weapon to bring justice to the world around her. She sees the corruption around the courthouse - the bribes, the payoffs, the falsehoods. If she can cleanse the ugliness in her city, the beauty underneath will shine forth for all to see.
A prime example of such ugliness is Gaedran Lamm - she recalls her first few days as a barrister, assigned to defend some poor student who had been accused of sabotage causing death. Digging deeper, she realized her charge was, in fact, blameless and had been framed by a 'Gaedran Lamm' for some unknown motive. (campaign trait - Framed) As she dug into Gaedran's history, she realized just how far his reach really went - extortion, slavery, kidnapping, murder, arson - the list went on and on. What better way to prove her worth than to ferret out the location of one of the most reviled criminals in the region and bring him to justice? (see glimpse into Ashimar's personality - age 19 for a bit of a follow-up if applicable).
Tobias Siril - Father
Marcellano Andros - Mentor, Arbiter
Nuala Burdon - Childhood peer/rival. I see this one as more of a strained contact. Nuala is likely rough around the edges and hanging with some not so nice elements given her childhood attitude. Ashimar would be hesitant to use her but her philosophy on seeing 'the good in everything' as she matured would make her want to try and mend fences and/or redeem Nuala.
If anyone has any comments or recommendations, I would love to hear your opinions.
so the party is finalized...
Shadowfox---?? Shoanti Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Dark Netwerk---Ellysmus Rayne (perhaps half varisian and half chelaxian?) Wizard (Air Elementalist)
Fyren---Ashimar Siril of Shelyn Chelaxian Female Cleric
Algar Lysandris---Cedric Varisian? Urban Ranger
RyckyRych---Jarrin Fayne ?? could be any human race?? Male Bard <Detective>
Spazmodeus---Tolenn Chelaxian?, Female, Paladin (Undead Scourge)
Thanks so much GMMichael, this'll be fun:)
I'll get Tolenn's profile up to scratch and have a post up soon.
I'm here! As far as what human I am, my ethnicity is Varisian. I'm fairly sure I have all my crunch and fluff updated on my profile so I am ready to go. I may tweak something here or there tomorrow, just to be sure.
And congrats all! And thank you GMMichael!
My posting habits:
M-F I try to check before work, at lunch, and after dinner.
S-S In the morning usually, then as I have available time. Its not unusual that I can be at my computer doing other things for a few hours at one time on Sundays.
Profile updated, crunched, back-storied, tweaked, readjusted, poked, prodded, tweaked some more, re-written and finally posted. Everything should be in there and ready to start. Let me know if I missed anything. Cheers.
ok so here's my schedule and posting habits.
Im im in NC so EST (or GMT+6)
I work 9-8 5 days a week. usually have tuesdays off, but this week its thurs. (4th of july and all) I have sundays off too. I can normally post early am before work and pm after. then depending on whats going on at work i can sometimes post there as well. In combat I wont post from work, as I like to do maps and make sure the stats are right.
if you need to reach me my email is in my profile or a pm
I am a pretty active dm...its my style.
now for your three contacts you do...all we need is name profession and relationship with you. any fluff you want to make up is good. Id like to have them by Tuesday. For the start on Sunday itd be cool..but not critical. main thing for the start is to have the character done.
oh and call me GM or Mike. no need to type gmmichael everytime lol
one at a time starting tomorrow night Ill go over sheets to make sure you havent forgotten anything. I may ask for slight nudges to your background. No character can post in a game thread until the character is finished and Ive 'vetted' them. Im quirky that way
Luminita Zriorica - Female, Varisian tattoo artist
I'll have the other two later tonight.
OK all done, ready for your inspection Mike
I generally can post all day, with some reduction in the evenings.
I'm also in EST.
Tolenn-
ok 1st thing I noticed was you have +3 for deflection bonus etc with smite...Cha 18 should +4
I take it you put your favored class bennie into a +1 HP. since thats what it looks like to me (10+2 for con +1 fc) Make sure you put somewhere on the sheet where you put the FC bennie each level and what the favored class is (makes it easier not to forget and for tracking)
Finally, what sub-race of human do you think she is? Being an Orphan, she could be from any of them.
otherwise Id say shes ready.
For your two Contacts from me-
Lord Valdur Bromathan IV, Patriarch of House Bromathan and Priest of Saranrae. You've met him once in the company of your Mentor. Good Terms.
Bishop Keppira d'Bear High Priest of Pharasma. You Met him once as well when you came to Gray Ward for training vs Undead. You occasionally work with Pharasman Priests on Patrol in Gray Ward.
Both of these contacts are the kind who would probably do 1 favor for you, and would recognize you after taking pause. But neither would you say are friendly towards you. More like favorable.
Shadowfox---?? Shoanti Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Dark Netwerk---Ellysmus Rayne (perhaps half varisian and half chelaxian?) Wizard (Air Elementalist)
Fyren---Ashimar Siril of Shelyn Chelaxian Female Cleric
Algar Lysandris---Cedric Varisian? Urban Ranger
RyckyRych---Jarrin Fayne ?? could be any human race?? Male Bard <Detective>
Tolenn (Human?), Female, Paladin (Undead Scourge) Done after changes
Ok changes made.
I made Tolenn of Chelaxian heritage, though growing up on the street, she would have no real identification with her heritage.
All ready :)
Posting: I'm in EST zone. Weekdays, I'm on early mornings before work and, depending on what's going on at work, occasionally post from there too. Weekend would typically be mornings only.
Ellismus' family are descended from the original Chelaxian settlers. There's bound to have been some mixing with the Varisians in the past but it's not spoken of. So I probably wouldn't go halfsies on it. Still could be enough to be recognized by certain folks, if that's what you're looking for. Parents identify themselves as Chelaxian and are among those traditionalists mentioned earlier. Ellismus doesn't really identify as a specific nationality. He's Korvosan, Varisian (in that he and his family were born here). It's not really an important characteristic to him. Were all human (or humanoid) after all. Maybe since his folks were traditionalist, he went the other way (being more accepting of other ethnicities) as part of his rebel days that he didn't grow out of.
Contacts (I don't have the books on hand, so can't choose culture appropriate names as yet):
1. ??, wizard, professor of anthropology and archaeology at the Acadamae. Mentor and friend. Tracked down the eyewitness of the crime Ellismus was accused of, discovering the truth. The later death of the witness made it impossible to corroborate but also caused the charges to be dropped. Introduced him to a Varisian witch, known from his days where he would imbed himself in a different culture for research.
2. ??, witch, fortune teller in the Varisian enclave, mentor and friend. Helped him complete his magical training.
3. Basha or fellow employee of the Bookmaker. Works with and helped or allowed him get the job after having been forced to drop out of the Acadamae and being kicked out by his family. Perhaps gotten to know them proof to the incident.
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Updated the character a bit. Still need one trait (thinking about Magic is Life from Faiths of Balance (Nethys)), and a feat. May refine spell selection too.
Pretty sure I have my three contacts on my profile, Mike. AFAIK I have everything ready for you to look at.
Ok changes made.
I made Tolenn of Chelaxian heritage, though growing up on the street, she would have no real identification with her heritage.All ready :)
don't forget also to give yourself a free rank in a profession or craft skill. Anything appropriate to Saranrae's teachings would work.
at work til 7pm today. Ill start on Jarrin next when I get home.
Ell- even if they aren't exactly culture specific Im ok with any names.
for the contact at Basha's make it a coworker. the idea here is to expand the npc list from whats in the books and give you folks that you care about :D
Now I may give you Basha as well when I look over who I want you to have contact with...But Ill decide that when Im finalizing your character.
Alias is ready and done for review.
I have taken option 5 (1 trait for a +2 stat to dex)
No problem Mike, I have a full afternoon as well. Feel free to suggest a different contact other than my father if you wish, I'm not sure if that would play so well.
possible 3 contact:
a child whom cedric regards a his son or daughter.
someone who works for an arbiter (a clerk possibly)
No idea about the 3rd yet (but it could be a contact in the underworld or his boss, or even someone working at an orphanage)
quick question i don't remember if we get a free point to spend on profession (i spent a regular skill point for mine)
yes you do get a free profession or craft.
Will do i'll add a point to open a skill then
Skender the Rat- Szcarni Gang Messenger (Male)
Zova Khen - Priestess of Desna & hidden friend to Shoanti (woman)
Luminita Zriorica - Varisian tattoo artist (woman)
I'm working on the sheet, as we speak, and I'll have it done tonight.
Jarrin- The only Thing I saw is one too many languages. I think either Dwarven or Elven have to go. Common (which is Taldan/Chelaxian), +2...Varisian and 1 other.
That and I didnt see where you put your Favored Class Bonues. make sure you note that information just as I mentioned to Tolenn
A few times Elven will come in handy, and a few times dwarven so its a toss up.
otherwise you are ready.
Now for the two contacts from me-
1. Tayce Soldado. She is a Varisian Seamstress/Washerwoman that lives in Trails End. Her Husband was a Varisian Guardsman who died. Her and her three kids live a meager life in Trails End, and they are 'taken' care of by The local Varisians and Sczarni, who make sure she has work....You met her once with your Szcarni contact and left on good terms
2. Trinia Sabor, a Fellow Performer, besides dancing and singing shes a pretty good sculptress. Rumor has it she got royal recognition for some work and is her fate is on the upswing. You met her working a tavern once. you were on good terms at the eves end.
Shadowfox---?? Shoanti Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Dark Netwerk---Ellysmus Rayne (perhaps half varisian and half chelaxian?) Wizard (Air Elementalist)
Fyren---Ashimar Siril of Shelyn Chelaxian Female Cleric
Algar Lysandris---Cedric Varisian? Urban Ranger
Jarrin Fayne Varisian Male Bard <Detective> Done after minor change
Tolenn Chelaxian Female, Paladin (Undead Scourge) Done
Ashimar-
I think languages and Favored Class was all I noted on your character too. I saw like 5 languages, when you should have just three (Common +2)
here's your contacts.
Dana Aronus Priestess of Shelyn. A senior Priestess in the Temple, she has been someone you go to frequently for advice and guidance. you are on good terms with her.
Zenobia Zenderholm , Matriarch of The Zenderholm House and Senior Arbiter. Known as The Hanging Judge for her no nonsense approach to the law. You respect her, but are a little daunted by her. She knows you, but you know she would never bend the law for you. However within the law, she would listen to anythging you had to say.
Shadowfox---?? Shoanti Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Dark Netwerk---Ellysmus Rayne (perhaps half varisian and half chelaxian?) Wizard (Air Elementalist)
Ashimar Siril Chelaxian Female Cleric of Shelyn Done after minor changes
Algar Lysandris---Cedric Varisian? Urban Ranger
Jarrin Fayne Varisian Male Bard <Detective> Done after minor changes
Tolenn Chelaxian Female, Paladin (Undead Scourge) Done
Now I didnt look over skills to make sure you had the right adjustments. so just double check them everyone...
I will do the other three tomorrow.
Ashimar-
I think languages and Favored Class was all I noted on your character too. I saw like 5 languages, when you should have just three (Common +2)
I took Cosmopolitan as a Feat in addition to Alertness.
Cosmopolitan (Advanced Player's Guide, pg 156) - You gain 2 languages of your choice. In addition, choose two Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma based skills. Those skills count as class skills for you.
I picked Bluff and Perception as skills and chose Gnome and Halfling as the 2 extra languages as I interpreted the extras as above and beyond the 3 Ashimar would already have. I can remove Gnome and Halfling if that's not the case.
Not sure what you meant by Favored Class? If I failed to specify it, Favored Class = Cleric, Favored Class Bonus = Bonus Skill Point (which I applied in Knowledge (Nobility).
Let me know if you'd like those languages removed. Thanks.
Btw - this may sound silly but can I get clarification on a rule interpretation just so I don't misunderstand when we start and end up trying something abnormal?
Bit of Luck (Sp): states You can touch a willing creature as a standard action, giving it a bit of luck.
Does that include casting it on myself? I'm assuming I'd be just as willing as any ally... or is it solely meant to support others in the party? Sounds like a support power since the description states "your mere presence can spread good fortune" but not sure?
Ashimar-
I think languages and Favored Class was all I noted on your character too. I saw like 5 languages, when you should have just three (Common +2)
I took Cosmopolitan as a Feat in addition to Alertness.
Cosmopolitan (Advanced Player's Guide, pg 156) - You gain 2 languages of your choice. In addition, choose two Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma based skills. Those skills count as class skills for you.
I picked Bluff and Perception as skills and chose Gnome and Halfling as the 2 extra languages as I interpreted the extras as above and beyond the 3 Ashimar would already have. I can remove Gnome and Halfling if that's not the case.
Not sure what you meant by Favored Class? If I failed to specify it, Favored Class = Cleric, Favored Class Bonus = Bonus Skill Point (which I applied in Knowledge (Nobility).
Let me know if you'd like those languages removed. Thanks.
No youre good. Long day, I shouldve caught that. sorry.
as for the FC. I just need a place on your sheet where you specify FC= Cleric. FC benefits: 1st/skill rank
so we make sure you dont forget any of those over the levels ;)
Btw - this may sound silly but can I get clarification on a rule interpretation just so I don't misunderstand when we start and end up trying something abnormal?
Bit of Luck (Sp): states You can touch a willing creature as a standard action, giving it a bit of luck.
Does that include casting it on myself? I'm assuming I'd be just as willing as any ally... or is it solely meant to support others in the party? Sounds like a support power since the description states "your mere presence can spread good fortune" but not sure?
Id let you touch yourself (wait that sounded bad lol)
I dont see it any different than like how Cure Light Wounds or any dozen touch spells read.
as for the FC. I just need a place on your sheet where you specify FC= Cleric. FC benefits: 1st/skill rank
so we make sure you dont forget any of those over the levels ;)
Done.
I've also added the secondary contacts you listed.All set for tomorrow! And thanks for the clarification on luck.
For the record everyone. Periodically look over the Campaign Info tab. I am and will be updating that constantly. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see added let me know.
Jarrin- The only Thing I saw is one too many languages. I think either Dwarven or Elven have to go. Common (which is Taldan/Chelaxian), +2...Varisian and 1 other.
That and I didnt see where you put your Favored Class Bonues. make sure you note that information just as I mentioned to Tolenn
A few times Elven will come in handy, and a few times dwarven so its a toss up.
otherwise you are ready.
Now for the two contacts from me-
1. Tayce Soldado. She is a Varisian Seamstress/Washerwoman that lives in Trails End. Her Husband was a Varisian Guardsman who died. Her and her three kids live a meager life in Trails End, and they are 'taken' care of by The local Varisians and Sczarni, who make sure she has work....You met her once with your Szcarni contact and left on good terms
2. Trinia Sabor, a Fellow Performer, besides dancing and singing shes a pretty good sculptress. Rumor has it she got royal recognition for some work and is her fate is on the upswing. You met her working a tavern once. you were on good terms at the eves end.
Looking at my Hero Lab build it is giving me both Common and Varisian as "free" languages. If you say this is incorrect I will drop dwarven.
My favored class bonus is a bonus skill. I took the profession as a free one.
Just wanted to apologize for it taking so long. I've had sporadic access to the computer, what with weather being weird in my area. I should have it up here soon.
DM tell me if you need anything from me in order to be done
Updated the contacts with names. They're in the profile. Didn't have time to properly look up traits and feats, so picked something generic.
Looking at my Hero Lab build it is giving me both Common and Varisian as "free" languages. If you say this is incorrect I will drop dwarven.
My favored class bonus is a bonus skill. I took the profession as a free one.
interesting. I can see both ways of doing the languages like that..Ill go with it. keep em all.
Its like you know Italian and Slovak ;)
DM tell me if you need anything from me in order to be done
yep, youre next right after breakfast
Cedric..The character looks done, except for the Contacts. Give em names and professions and a one line of the relationship with you. Doesnt have to be too in depth. Ill flesh em out as we go.
also please put the favored class section just like I asked the others.
Dengaro. Hes a drinking buddy of your's He works as an Instructor at Orsini's Academy. An Academy showing the finer arts of swordplay. He's been telling you for years to join and let him and Orsini make a better swordsman of you, but you have declined up to this point (its besides the point its expensive ;) )
Grau Soldando, a Former student at Orsini's and a Former Guardsman Now a drunk. Ocassionally he joins you and Dengaro, though it always ends up in a disagreement with how hes waisting his life.
Note for everyone- Please. Its not enough for you to know where you put your Favored Class Benefit at first level. Also I realize at this point you dont plan in multiclassing..however I have seen characters develop in a different way and an idea comes and you find yourself class dipping to create a certain picture...
Also, at 8th level it may be difficult to know where you put the perks at each level...Thats why I ask each of you to put this in your character sheet
Favored Class: xxxxx 1st level-Skill Rank/2nd level-whatever...
Easy?
Shadowfox---?? Shoanti Barbarian (Invulnerable Rager)
Dark Netwerk---Ellysmus Rayne (perhaps half varisian and half chelaxian?) Wizard (Air Elementalist)
Ashimar Siril Chelaxian Female Cleric of Shelyn Done
Cedric Varisian Ranger <Urban> need contacts
Jarrin Fayne Varisian Male Bard <Detective> Done
Tolenn Chelaxian Female, Paladin <Undead Scourge> Done
OK great. Thanks for everything Mike. Ready to go when you are.
OK I put my favored class perks at the end of my profile.
All ready to go here as well :)