Way of the Wicked Group 1

Game Master Diamondust

Let's see how rolls go.

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Pretty good, hmm, what to make. Let me think...

I meant, a iron sword samurai 3, and a fighter 4( on one side, so level 7) would have the bonus feats of a level 6 fighter correct? And armor training would be counted as a level 7 fighter. Since the samurai class levels count as fighters for fighter class features? The bonus feats being a fighter class feature.

Either way. I'm thinking of making a phantom theif rogue/pure martial. the idea being they don't have the talent for magic, so must rely purely on their grit, skill, determination and will.

You mention 3PP for classes/races would be considered.
Are Templates restricted to Pathfinder only, or same 3PP considerations?

Might as well throw a villainous hat in the ring.

Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Not too bad, though the 8 could bite.

If I wanted to play as a skeleton, what template would I use, if it would be acceptable?

Haven’t completely settled my concept yet, but I’m thinking something like a Tiefling Antipaladin/Bloodrager(or Barbarian) of Moloch. It would probably go one of two ways:

Antipaladin/Bloodrager(Elemental Fire) with the half-fiend template
Or
Antipaladin/Barbarian with the Sorcerer template (taking the Elemental Fire bloodline and concentrating on Fire spells)

Would one or both of those work, GM?

Also, does the sorcerer template have the same Arcane Spell Failure that a normal sorcerer does? I’m not seeing any mention of it on Archives of Nethys, but if it does I probably need to change that plan since I’m planning to wear armor.

This may be a dumb question-- you said "Gestalt 2"- that means two Gestalt classes-- but we're starting as 1/1 or as 2/2?

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Hmm, interesting.

Thinking a half dragon fighter type, maybe fighter/kineticist or something like that.

Name: Damon Von Brandt.
Crime: High Treason
Alignment: LE
Race: Human
Template: half-fiend
Class 1: Unrogue(phantom thief)
Class 2: TBA (leaning samurai/fighter/or even possibly monk)

Backstory: Former noble, saw his family and fortune whittled down through a combination of bad luck, corruption and "church tithes". He lost family due to false accusations of heresy/witchery. Eventually, he sought greater power and control in hopes of regaining some of what he had seen his family lose as he grew up and so was caught up in a noble plot to overthrow the current regent, effectively dooming the entire noble house. In fact, several of the supposed accomplice houses were the ones to turn him and the others over to the authorities. Having lead Balin and other knights to one of their important meetings.

I think the half-fiend would come with the official signing of the pact with Thorn. As I see Damon being rather devout follower to the deity that offers him everything and more.

In depth background is in the works.

This may be a dumb question-- you said "Gestalt 2"- that means two Gestalt classes-- but we're starting as 1/1 or as 2/2?

Saashaa - Yes starting at level 2.

Hmm this looks interesting

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

A regular drow is fine for this. There is nothing in the backstory of this character that mentions Talinguarde so I'm guess you are going to update that? I'll want to know how the template is a part of the character too. I am not sure how the Physical Exemplar works, could you explain what it does to Fighters? I am ok with the War Scholar. For half-dragon: start with +1 natural armour, darkvision 60ft., low-light vision, immune to sleep, no flight(wings not strong enough yet), 2 claws and bite, breath weapon 1/day 2d6 damage in a 60ft. line of mithral shards that count as silver for DR purposes, str/con/int/cha +1.

Thank you for the adjustments...I will correct it soon. Holidays are kicking my butt right now.

I have not done the adjustments on the backstory yet...

Physical Exemplar

Some people are just more fit than their kindred and allies. For whatever reason, some physical exemplars are able to perform feats of muscle, speed, and endurance at the outer edge of mortal capability. Some physical exemplars focus all their development on a single aspect of their physique while others work to be better in all areas. This archetype package is most commonly taken by barbarians and monks, though certainly any fighting character can benefit from it.

Spazmodeus Any pathfinder template is open for consideration. There are a few that would not be allowed, such as half-celestial. The eternal template doesn't allow you to gain levels or HD so that's also out. There may be others that I disallow but I'll let people know.

Simeon There are at least 3 templates I can find from a quick look that make you a skeleton (skeleton, skeleton warrior, skeletal champion), perhaps there are others. I'm sure there is a in game way it could work.

Ouachitonian Yes if you cast arcane spells as a sorcerer, armour imparts a spell failure chance.

Oxnard Kettlebeak It means you are gestalt level 2. Gestalt is getting the abilities of two classes at each level. Technically you could be 1/1/1/1 in four classes (but just have 2HD). I understand it can get confusing.

Nymz Mlezziir So does a Physical Exemplar get Prowess, Exercise and Practise plus the abilities in the fighter's battle master package?

2 complete submission so far. Hope I have everyone on there.

Name: Demian Pirevam (dem-E-an, pEr-eh-vam)
Crime: Sedition
Alignment: NE (leaning toward LE)
Race: Elf
Template: Vampire
Class 1: Psychic
Class 2: Occultist (Silksworn)
Backstory:

"I am very self-indulgent elven man. This was all fine and good until the Knights of Alerion came through my town and began rounding up my partners in indugence. Apparently fraud, extortion, forgery, and slavery are all illegal in Talingarde. I was actually pretty okay with Pivel the Slaver being taken. He was a weird, awkward fellow. Terrible to have at parties. Nevertheless, the others were useful and pleasant enough. My contributions were not overly obvious, so I got passed over on the first gatherings. I wisely decided to lay low.

I thought that they would fulfill their 'cleaning' compulsion with their gatherings and leave, but they stayed, AND investigated further. Well, I got right angry and decided that this would not do. So I reached out to many of the citizens and gathered an...oppositional force and pointed them toward the Knights. They'd have done much better had the Knights been less skilled. I've got to give them credit, they are good.

Also, as it turns out, riling up folk to rebellion is a crime as well...Sedition...And, wouldn't you know it, despite my best efforts, they caught me and sentenced me with just that. They tried to tack on a charge of murder, but it isn't my fault one knight ran another through. I mean, I asked him to but that weren't by my hand.

Anywho, that is why I am comfortably shacked here in Branscar. What's your story? Maybe we can be friends? Quality friends are so hard to come by."

Colour me interested. Let's see what the dice Gods have in store.

Roll1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Roll1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Roll1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Roll1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Can't complain about that! Off too the character creation laboratory.

Saashaa - nice, submission complete. Would you be able to add a bit about the connection to vampires?

@Cardinal A. Thorn:

With a stat line of 18/12/11/11/10/8, I can't really go for any of my original ideas, so I'll venture back to the drawing table and try to figure something out that *can* work :D

stat 1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
stat 2: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
stat 3: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
stat 4: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

I see, I am sorry I missed your post. For those that rolled really low I was boosting them to a 15pt. buy equivalent on the 4 stats. Which overall gives everyone a 30pt. buy minimum with the 18 and 8 included. You can have (14,14,14,10), (16,14,10,10) or (15,14,13,10) instead of 12,11,11,10. I hope that might help with your ideas.

1d10+7=15

1d10+7=9
1d10+7=12
1d10+7=13

Dotting with great interest :)

Sorry for asking, but considering what you said, would you be so kind to review mine as well? Right now at a 11pt I believe. Thanks!

Ah yes, that is 11 pts. You can have (15,14,13,10) or (16,13,12,10).

Thanks! Working on the concept/background. I’ll have it up soon. Do we need the crunch as well? I usually just worry about it last, but if needed I can put it together sooner as well.

Main thing is the backstory, and enough information to fill in the blanks on the submission list (name - crime - alignment - race - class 1 - class 2 - template). Crunch doesn't have to be done or even really started unless you get chosen to play.

Roll 1: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Roll 2: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Roll 3: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Roll 4: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Officially dotting in, might try something different than my usual Way of the Wicked submission.

2 complete submission so far. Hope I have everyone on there.

You can take me off of the list. It sounds like a lot of fun, but I just don't see myself getting a complex character concepts together this time of year.

The idea that I won't be using: A Mesmerist/Gunslinger who used Charm Person onefar too many times. I was going to tie it to the Extortion or the Kidnapping background.

Aasimar alternate ability: 1d100 ⇒ 98

You can cast compassionate ally once per day as a spell-like ability.

This has...uses...

I'm incredibly interested. I just need to figure out which of my ideas I want to go with for an evil game. I'll get something up before Christmas for sure though.

Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Stat: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Oof. Alright. Can still make that work.

Knight of Rust - Asmodeus is more powerful than the dice gods. I grant you 15,14,13,10.

Perhaps a stupid question as it is obvious (but unintentional!) smelly cheese, but eh, if you go half-elf, you do *not* get to pick double the favored class bonus, right?

> Multitalented: Half-elves choose two favored classes at 1st level and gain 1 additional hit point or skill point whenever they take a level in either one of those classes.

Name: Sarela Falrin
Crime: Murder
Alignment: NE
Race: Aasimar
Template: Psychic Lich
Class 1: Mesmerist (Vexing Daredevil)
Class 2: Vigilante (Cabalist)

Name: Grengar don Dangnor
Crime: Mass Murder
Alignment: NE
Race: Oread (mostly human alternate)
Template: Giant
Class 1: Goliath Druid
Class 2: Titan Fighter/Armored Hulk Barbarian

Here's my offering.

Name: Barnabas Wright
Crime: Attempted Murder
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Race: Human
Template: Vampire
Class #1: Unchained Monk (Black Asp)
Class #2: Alchemist (Toxicant/Vivisectionist)

Please let me know if you have any questions

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Would I be correct in assuming anti-paladin is out?

Would I be correct in assuming anti-paladin is out?

Just take the Tyrant archetype if you want that Lawful Evil goodness. Join me and we shall terrorize Talingarde! :P

Solicitor - You can still have 2 favoured classes which will give you more options for which bonus to choose from, but you still only gain 1 bonus per level.

Phntm888 - Steal 120,000gp from merchant daddy to become a lich did we? Or is she not a lich yet? You would be allowed to be, but it is not clear to me from the backstory. From psychic lich, you will get: not undead until the first time you die(use con until then), darkvision 60ft., +1 natural armour, DR 1/bludgeoning and magic, resist cold/electricity 5, Rejuvenation, touch attack, psychic lich class skills. Your book would be confiscated somewhere.

Fanguar - Is Longclaw the one who gave you vampirism?

ElbowtotheFace - Paladin is out, Antipaladin is in!

I've got a guy I want to throw in here.

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

And this would be him: Morthos

I love me some WotW and he's been in about 3(maybe 4) but none of them have panned out unfortunately.

Obviously I've got to redo his mechanics but this is the gist of him. Will get to work on that.

Per the templates: Do we get stated abilities listed under these templates?

Take the Giant for instance(Not interested in Giant but it's an easy example). Would the following actually apply to our character?

Rebuild Rules: Size increase by one category; AC increase natural armor by +3; Attacks increase dice rolled by 1 step; Ability Scores +4 size bonus to Str and Con, –2 Dex.

And if this has already been addressed then please forgive me.

Dotting in. Got a number of character ideas, but need to spend some time mulling them over and brainstorming.

1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d10 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Javell DeLeon - What a self important bastard. Perfect. If you are going with the giant tempate, then all i need to consider Mothos a complete submission is what class you will gestalt with antipaladin. Maybe touch on him being bigger and taller than others in his backstory. As for giant template: large size(10ft. reach and can wield large weapons), +1 natural armour, +1str/con,-2dex. The full bonuses will be achieved as you level.

Well shoot. My cat was so considerate as to click my mouse button to submit this before I was done. I'll see about getting this edited and finishing up.

Dealan - Choarku - arson - NE - goblin - alchemist (fire bomber) - slayer - mummy lord - backstory

led an extravagant life off the exploitation of lessers

:O That is an outrageous........ly accurate representation.

Why are you sickly looking?

"Oh yeah...that. So, when I was laying low after my friends failed at their uprising some creepy dude just kind of appeared behind me in my secret humble abode. I mean...mostly humble..Anyway, he appears and offers me the chance to overcome my current situation. He says that he knew my father and offered my father the same deal. We immediately bonded over thinking my father was a fool. His terms were that I'd have to turn over my first spawn, weird right? I was about to be caught and I knew it so I agreed. Worst case I get beheaded right? Then, and you probably won't believe me, then he grabbed my arm and bit it! I mean, I'm pretty sure he did because I awoke to the knights arresting me. Likely that jerk just got rich selling me out. Bad luck, right?"

Dealan - Your submission is in. How is he a mummy lord though?

Saashaa - That's great.

Hi GM! It's Archlich here with my character. Please don't pay much attention to crunch details at this point. The background and a "tentative sheet" can be found in this profile. To summarize:

Name Seltyel Renn
Crime Heresy
Alignment NE
Race Tiefling
Template Trompe L'Oeil
Class 1 Cleric (Fiendish Vessel)
Class 2 Shifter (Elementalist)

In terms of roles, I'm hoping that Seltyel can provide some help to the party in terms of healing, though not really too focused in it, and still be able to work with melee damage dealing and hopefully some buffing spells in the future.

Cardinal A. Thorn - Yeah, I didn't manage to get the whole story out the first time. Here's the rest including partial mummification (and I edited the post above slightly so that he only found one cracked rune-covered jar in the church basement rather than four intact ones.)

Choarku would be a ranged striker, a party buffer and (if he's threatened or adequately bribed) a scout.

Javell DeLeon - What a self important bastard. Perfect.

Lol!!!

If you are going with the giant tempate, then all i need to consider Mothos a complete submission is what class you will gestalt with antipaladin. Maybe touch on him being bigger and taller than others in his backstory. As for giant template: large size(10ft. reach and can wield large weapons), +1 natural armour, +1str/con,-2dex. The full bonuses will be achieved as you level.

Okay, cool. That's what I was wondering. And yeah I just don't see him with the Giant template. Haven't gone through all of the templates thoroughly but I'm kind of leaning toward the Devilbound one. That seems pretty interesting. Will continue to go through them but that one does strike me as a pretty good fit.

And as far as my second class... probably going to go with Fighter. I'm having a hard time finding another class that "fits" him properly. It's got to make sense and that one is really the only one that does.

Thanks Dealna and Archlich, that makes 8 complete submissions. 27 total have posted, yikes. Luckily, I have decided and am able to run several separate parties.

Having said that, I should close recruitment. All those who have posted and are still working on characters still have till the end of the year but no more new interest posts. If everyone completes their characters, 30 submission is already so many to choose from.

Yeesh. I think this is the most people I’ve seen dot in on a thread in such a short time. You’re a popular guy, Thorn.

Holy symbol of Asmodeus, Batman! That’s a LOT of submissions! :O

Phntm888 - Steal 120,000gp from merchant daddy to become a lich did we? Or is she not a lich yet? You would be allowed to be, but it is not clear to me from the backstory. From psychic lich, you will get: not undead until the first time you die(use con until then), darkvision 60ft., +1 natural armour, DR 1/bludgeoning and magic, resist cold/electricity 5, Rejuvenation, touch attack, psychic lich class skills. Your book would be confiscated somewhere.

She is not a psychic lich yet. The Dance of Kilesa was someone else's memoir to anchor their astral legend, along with the rituals used to do so. However, the person was never able to complete the transformation, likely because they died before they could (the manner of death is, of course, unknown to Sarela).

The idea boiled out because I liked the flavor of the Cabalist Vigilante archetype for this AP, and because Vexing Daredevil seemed to fit with it so well.

I see, so she has learnt the ritual but hasn't tried to complete it yet.