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Everything I know says your familiar starts from the base statblock, which includes feats. So yeah it'd have skill focus perception and weapon finesse.
Male Human Nerd 10

Okay. I'm getting close to the end of the crunch. I'm just having trouble deciding on a Campaign Trait. I was thinking about Lawbringer. But, we already have someone with that trait and my charisma isn't high enough to make much of a difference.
Male Middle-aged Human Cleric (Sarenrae) 4 | HP: 25/27 | AC:16 (T:10, FF:15) | CMB: +4, CMD: 14 | F: +5, R: +1, W: +9 | Init: +4 | Perc: +12 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 0:4 1:4+1 2:3+1 | Channel Energy: 4/5 | Active conditions: N/A

Well, I don't know your character's backstory, but there's no rule on having multiple people with the same traits. On the other hand, I do get the idea to be something differet.

Artisan seems like a good choice, especially for a spellcaster. I don't know your concept, but the idea of a perfectionist wizard who takes pride in his dweomercrafting probably wouldn't be all that disruptive. May even provide a bit of extra colour if you were looking for something to flesh him out more.

Outsider seems fairly generic, depending on your backstory. Not fond of the bonus it gives, though. Leastwise I've rarely seen aid another actions done on PbP.

Snoop to be a rumormonger or gossip, and Word if you want to play a more religious figure, which could be interesting as a wizard. It's far too often that people leave religion for those with Divine spell sources. So, overall, I'd think Artisan is a solid choice.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

tieflingwizard here. Ready to go! Sorry for the wait! Made some changes in the build and decisions for the future. I'm just going to go straight wizard or become an Evangelist of Nethys rather than Iomedae.
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Hey guys so it turns out that I need to testify at an arbitration tomorrow and probably Tuesday. I just got back from prep and it is unbelievably grueling so game won't get started until PROBABLY Wednesday but I'll play it by ear.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

Holy s%~%. Hope everything goes okay.
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

No worries, I'm just in the opening stages of Convention Recovery, so that works fine for me. ;-)
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

Hope things go okay, Spiderbeard.
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Turns out I testify tomorrow, lol. Ah well. Gives me time to review everyone's characters:

Artyom - Looks good, I love that you have a big family muahahhaa.

Malvo - No issues here, and digging the fact you're mechanically a bard but rp-wise a sergeant knightly type.

Ridill - Crunch looks good (I'd prefer if it was arranged like a conventional statblock but no biggie) and waiting on your appearance/backstory. Although neither are required to start, you can fill those in as we go. A fey-touched nature knight will be a really interesting take in this campaign.

Tornell - Alls well, I love this character.
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Also because she's so sneaky I missed our ninja.

Alara looks good, and I dig the little plot hook about where the Whispering Way will strike next. Also the first-person background was a fun read.
Female Elf Samurai (Warrior Poet) 1|HP: 12/12|AC: 15/13/11|Saves: +3 Fort, +3 Ref, -1 Will (+2 vs. enchantments)|Init: +3|Perc: +2

Thanks. :)

I find that first-person backgrounds can get the idea of what your character's personality is like across more effectively.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

Sorry for not finishing it up yesterday, the internet was down at work for most of my shift >_<

Hopefully it'll wanna play today (ill do my best to put up a vitals overview too)
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

With luck I'll have time and brainpower to write an actual description and background for Malvo in the next couple of days, but I've given the basics here for people to work with.
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Game has officially begun! The gameplay thread is LIVE. Please begin regular posting. If you are missing backstory, descriptions, and what have you - don't worry. Figure it out as you go.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

Yay! Sorry I haven't gotten those things up yet, been a little bit hectic at work >_<
Female Elf Samurai (Warrior Poet) 1|HP: 12/12|AC: 15/13/11|Saves: +3 Fort, +3 Ref, -1 Will (+2 vs. enchantments)|Init: +3|Perc: +2

Gonna have to get caught up when I get off work.
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

Ridill, are you part of the town contingent of Lastwall Knights, or just a roving cavalier who happens to be in the city? If the former, we probably know each other, and Malvo would be sure to call you by your proper rank and title.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

Thankies, but he’s an out of towner :3

*kicks self some more for not having backstory up yet*
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Btw for those who may come home from work or miss a day and find a ton of posts, worry not. nothing is going to push too far out without the entire group involved and talking.
Female Elf Samurai (Warrior Poet) 1|HP: 12/12|AC: 15/13/11|Saves: +3 Fort, +3 Ref, -1 Will (+2 vs. enchantments)|Init: +3|Perc: +2

Would we be able to try our STR checks again?
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I can just hand-wave getting out here at this point since there's a crew working and a few clever ideas.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

I’ll get a a response post to Tornell in later today.
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

We've all played together for a while, so you know that I am not the "direct everyone's actions" type, but since Malvo is a military officer, I'm playing him that way. He's taking charge because that's his job ... respond as appropriate to your characters. :-)
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness
GM SpiderBeard wrote:
It does not appear any of you have the required knowledge skill for this particular critter.

That's the downside of this bard archetype - it adds martial ability at the expense of bardic knowledge. I had to say "Sorry, not that kind of bard" so many times in the early days of the Great Rinaldo's career. :-)

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Bahaha. That's fine. Frankly I think this first part is better without the right knowledge skill handy.
Male Middle-aged Human Cleric (Sarenrae) 4 | HP: 25/27 | AC:16 (T:10, FF:15) | CMB: +4, CMD: 14 | F: +5, R: +1, W: +9 | Init: +4 | Perc: +12 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 0:4 1:4+1 2:3+1 | Channel Energy: 4/5 | Active conditions: N/A

Spiderbeard, just a slight note that the Google Doc is set to View Only, so we can't move our tokens.

Also, I'd like to add my own apologies to the group for Tornell's acerbic behaviour, since a few of us seem to be doing that. Let me know if I'm going a bit too far with him. I've tried playing "Jerk with a heart of gold" characters before, but they tend to end up just being "jerks." Hoping I don't fall into that trap this time.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

I just assumed he was hung the f+&@ over.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

No problem on my end. I think I got a similar type of thing with Artyom.
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Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

I expect that as we progress through the first book, our characters' various rough edges will be sanded down, at least with respect to each other. :-)
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I have no issue with interpersonal sniping and difficult characters because I know you're all playing for the fun of the group.
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Male Middle-aged Human Cleric (Sarenrae) 4 | HP: 25/27 | AC:16 (T:10, FF:15) | CMB: +4, CMD: 14 | F: +5, R: +1, W: +9 | Init: +4 | Perc: +12 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 0:4 1:4+1 2:3+1 | Channel Energy: 4/5 | Active conditions: N/A
Ridill wrote:
I just assumed he was hung the f$@! over.

Well, you're not wrong.

Artyom wrote:
No problem on my end. I think I got a similar type of thing with Artyom.

I like how the two are already rubbing each other the wrong way. We'll have to see how it'll develop.

Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None
Brother Tornell Alderwyn wrote:
I like how the two are already rubbing each other the wrong way. We'll have to see how it'll develop.

Tornell’s pessimism vs Artyom’s professionalism. Let’s see who comes on top!

Also, sorry for the lack of posts from me. I’ll catch up later today.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

Question: Can I do a Knowledge roll even though it's not my turn? I started to when that question popped into my head.
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Knowledge rolls are free actions - totally.
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Question on Ridill's alignment since I never saw a backstory. Ragadahn is a CE deity - you're all trusted players so if you wanna go with that you're absolutely free to. Just want to make sure your character and deity correspond and if there's a different it's accounted for.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

OOF, i knew i forgot to do something >_<

Ridill is CN, he doesn’t worship Ragadahn as much as he just worked for him in the First World.
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Ah hah, awesome. Carry on then!
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

Even when not using Beast Tongue I see Ridill as someone who talks with his hands.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

Oh don’t forget Artyom’s Knowledge roll.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

Sorry for not posting recently. I'll try and get a post in. I do have a question. I noticed that I haven't gone into the cockroach room. I'm just wondering, if I go in there, would the roaches attack me? Also, there is apparently some Knowledge rolls that haven't been resolved.
M | HP: | AC: | F: +7, R: +4, W: +4 | Init: +2| Perc: +12 Low-Light Vision | Speed 25ft |

*cackles*

Vindicated! Mites ARE a Gremlin in 2e :3
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Sorry Artyom, the Ragadahn knowledge check got wrapped up in my response to Ridill and I totally missed the knowledge checks on the hair.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

Not a problem at all, Spiderbeard.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

Sorry for the slight delay. I’ll get a post in later today.
Male Human (Taldan/Varisian) Pact Wizard (Mercy Patron) 4 | HP: 26/26 (2 STR DMG)| AC: 10 (T: 10, FF: 10) | CMB: +1, CMD: 12 | F: +2, R: +1, W: +7 | Init: +0 | Perc: +2 | Speed 30ft | The Artisan ability: 1/1 | Hand of the Apprentice: 5/7 | Active conditions: None

Sorry, guys. I’m trying to update the journal first before I post.
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No worries, I appreciate your devotion to the cause!
Male Middle-aged Human Cleric (Sarenrae) 4 | HP: 25/27 | AC:16 (T:10, FF:15) | CMB: +4, CMD: 14 | F: +5, R: +1, W: +9 | Init: +4 | Perc: +12 | Speed 30ft | Spells: 0:4 1:4+1 2:3+1 | Channel Energy: 4/5 | Active conditions: N/A

Spiderbeard, how big was the shield we found in the altar? You didn't specify if it was a small or large steel shield.
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The game didn't specify either lol. I've written it's a light steel shield sized for a medium creature.
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Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

Wow, that was a fascinating start. I'm quite intrigued and looking forward to figuring out the mystery!
Male Halfling Bard (Arcane Duelist) 4 | HP: 29/29 | AC:15 (T:12,FF:14) | CMB:+3, CMD:14 | F:+2, R:+5, W:+4 (+8 vs Fear)) | Init:+1 | Perc:+9 (+11 with HA) | Speed 20ft | Bardic Performance: 1/14 used | Spells Used: L1 1/4 L2 1/2 | Active conditions: Heightened Awareness

Level up!

Bard 2
Hit points: 5 (1d8) + 1 (CON) + 1 (Favored class bonus) = 7
Saves: +1 Fort, +1 Will
Skill points:
> 8 Adventuring: Acrobatics (2), Bluff, Diplomacy, Escape Artist, Intimidate, Perception, Use Magic Device
> 2 Background: Perform (Oratory), Profession (Soldier)
Bonus Feat: Combat Casting
Bardic Performance: +2 rounds/day
New spells:
> Level 0: Mage Hand
> Level 1: Vanish

Spiderbeard, should we consider spells/uses-per-day expended to still be expended as we continue on, or reset everything to "start of day"? In my case, should I be at 3/9 rounds of bardic performance, or 0/9?
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