18 CHA and 18 Beauty definitly got my creative juices flowing.
Alaria is a Kellid Paladin of Arqueros, empyreal lord of bodyguards. She has several chips on her shoulder, one being Kellid-Mendevian tensions (unlike most Paladins, she prefers the axes of her ancestors to longswords associated with Iomedae), one being her ridiculously good looks which made too many things fall into her lap, including her position as a Paladin, as well as her "best kill" so far, an Incubus who unwisely lowered his trousers while she was still fully armed.
She thus has a bit of "impostor syndrome" and is uncharacteristically toungetied around the truely virtuous.
Possible tie ins:
Reknar would probably resent the all too pretty Alaria, no hard as nails seargent ever liked the people on recruitment posters, in any army, ever.
Both being Paladins, they probably had a run in. Alaria may to a degree remind Tai of his elder sibling, although Ameiko is probably far more self confident.
Alaria would probably be timid around Maleena due to her imposter syndrome.
She would get along pretty well with Jasaka, both are Kellid, and Alaria is quite fond of drinking songs.
Crunch is mostly complete as well.
I'm also considering VMC Rogue which would give my Paladin Trapfinding and make him very different than most common Paladins. I'd definitely take Trickster path anyway.
Hmm trapfinding Paladin? Sounds cool!
Trap finding typically requires 3 skills, stealth, disable device and perception, the main issue is that Paladins dont have any of these in their class list, and only have 2 skill points + int per level but....
We have 3 traits! And 2 extra skill points, and you get one extra class skill!
While there are many traits that give perception, 3 of them are campaign specific, 2 of them are specific to races Tai cannot be reflavored into and one would make him a native of the Valashmai jungle, and I dont even know where that is.
However, If you are Abadarian, Eyes and Ears of the City (Abadar) is a religious trait that gives you perception as a class skill and a +1 trait bonus to it on top of it.
Highlander can be fitted into his background, as getting acclimatized quickly to the quite mountaineous terrain of Sarkoris, giving him Stealth.
Disable device has only 3 traits giving it as a class skill, I dont think either keen finger nimbe mind or vagabond child fit Tai, so probably use wisdom in the flesh here, and use highlander to get stealth?
Alternatively if Human, the alternative racial trait "Fae Magic" for humans swaps out skilled for 2 extra class skills, chosen from a list that includes all 3 of these skills. As such, you could take Fey magic, grab 2 of the skills, pick the missing skill with you free houserule class skill and use your traits for whatever! I would almost recommend armor expert, as it is effectively a +1 to dex skills. You also get low light vision on top.
Recruitment closes on the 10th.
Was Arlena's backstory enough for consideration, or are there any aspects of her character you'd like me to elaborate further?
Recruitment closes on the 10th.Was Arlena's backstory enough for consideration, or are there any aspects of her character you'd like me to elaborate further?
It's fine.
Surprised we’re not seeing more full casters like wizards or sorcerers! Archmages are so fun.
Surprised we’re not seeing more full casters like wizards or sorcerers! Archmages are so fun.
I personally find the width and breadth of options to be overwhelming. Especially with mythic stuff where you have the entire effing spell lists whenever you have mythic power.
One of the adventurers had once been a half-orc foundling, delivered to the faithful of Pharasma, given both place and direction in life. Though many crusaders surely would have struck down a child bearing such obvious fiendish taint, the half-orc inquisitor was able to stay the hands of her compatriots, and took the tiefling babe under her wing.
While the child, who came to be named Ashivon, had a loving home, the truth was that even his adoptive mother was not prepared for the challenge of raising him. From a young age, there would be times when fury and rage to rival the most frenzied berserker would overcome him in fits and spurts. His mother weathered these as best she could, catching glimpses of the man he might grow up to be when he was not in the throes of fury, but as he reached puberty, the violent passions within him burned too hot, and his mother finally had to admit that if he were to have hope of mastering his riotous passions rather than being mastered by his emotions, he needed nothing less than a master of discipline.
Sent to a monastery where one of his mother's former adventuring companions served as a senior instructor, Ashivon initially struggled greatly. But the tiefling was too stubborn to give up, and his mentor's will was unbreakable. Over the course of many months, he endured everything Ashivon could throw at him, and finally, finally, when Ashivon was entirely spent, the monk saw that the tiefling was a ready receptacle for his lessons.
While his training is still far from complete, Ashivon has made enough progress that his mentor has given him permission to return to Kenabres to spend Armasse with his mother, and hopefully start to show her the better man he has become since he had to leave.
Conceptually, Ashivon begins as a monk, but will, long term, take several levels of bloodrager. Ideally, I'd like him to have a chance of taking the mortal usher prestige class, but I won't have to scrap the character if that's not on the table for this campaign.
I was quite close to it but found more inspiration in the idea of a struggling knight! Plus the backstory was partially written already!
added the Chance Encounter campaign trait into the backstory.
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I like lists! how about everyone else?
Skald
Druid VMC Witch
Summoner?
Arlena Fashaen Pancakes, Tiefling, something magical leaning on int
A woman who has lived on the run with a rival sister fighting for the Abyss
Constantine Shadow Dragon, Human Paladin
A Scion of a disgraced Cheliaxian house trying to save those who can't save themselves
Wrathadorand, the Dawnstar Crisischild, Human Paladin
A destined child saved by Ragathiel on a holy mission to cense the worldbound
Maleena Luzie Lapyd, Tiefling Paladin
A young paladin born as an omen corrupted by a demonic ritual working to earn the gifts that were meant to be her birthright
Jasper Kellen KeeperofRunes, Human non-magical combatant
A young warrior gravely burned in the same attack that caused his brother to be taken into the Abyss
Alaria Ragnardottir Mightypion, Angelkin Paladin
A paladin of Arqueros born to Gundrunite non-faithfuls looking to recreate the realm of Sarkoris
Tai Kaijitsu Ellioti, Human Paladin
Younger brother of Ameiko of the Rusty Dragon, found a passion for the old culture and followed Tsukiyo's code and eventually found himself in Restov
Reknar Albion, The Eye, half-orc Bard
A disillusioned ex-soldier troubled by his familial trama
Ashivon Belltrap, Tiefling monk
A child cursed with demonic taint sent to a monastery to conquer his internal battle with him emotions
Gultan of the Ruckkehr hustonj, Human Shifter
A primal warrior unmarked by the strange energies that saved him from crucifixion at the hands of cultists
Ouachitonian
Oterisk
Teiidae
J Scot Shady
FreeRadical
Understandably Bland
Alright folks first I want to say thank you so much for some very interesting submissions but there were unfortunately only 3 slots open and I had to make some difficult choices. Thank you again for your interest and passion for this AP.
Those who have been chosen will receive a PM within the next 10 minutes from me and it is 2000 hrs. EST where I'm posting from.
Good luck to those lucky few!
Oh man, I didn't realize today was the deadline. I guess I won't finish my backstory tonight then. Alas.
I admit, I'm very sad.
Good luck to those selected!
Congrats to the selected ones!