Kingmaker

Game Master Galahad0430

This is an inprogress campaign looking for 3-4 new players. They are currently 4th level. This game is based off of the Owl Cat Games CRPG version of Kingmaker. There are several main character types that are available to play by anyone. Anyone that chooses to play one of these NPCs will get first consideration. The available characters are as follows:

Amiri, the iconic Barbarian from Pathfinder.
Ekundayo, a human ranger that worships Torag.
Harrim, a dwarven cleric of Groetus.
Valerie, a human tower shield fighter
Octavia, a half-elf transmuter wizard with one level of rogue.
Regongar, a half-orc magus

Each of these have secret backgrounds which I will provide for you.

WOW - how cool!

So you want volunteers? I would speak for Regongar, absolutely, as long as I can be a lot more CN, a lot more pleasant, and not ask the Baron to give it to me harder after we sleep together. I would be all over it.

I am actually about to launch the game now, I play it almost every day. The characters already exist right? They are being inherited from your current place in the campaign? Just wondering what room there is to re-spec.

Super cool idea.

For those who might be interested, the current party is my Fighter (Aldori Defender)/VMC Magus and a Druid. My fighter believes that, as the representative of the Aldori on the expedition, he will naturally take charge of the New Rostland we found, free from Brevic tyranny by the light of the Everbloom. Whether anyone else will agree with that...remains to be seen.

What about the other NPCs/companions from the game? Mainly talking about Jubilost here.

And I'll echo Evindyl's question on respeccing.

Are you not interested in other character concepts, or merely giving precedence to those players willing to forgo them? I enjoy the game, but I feel like playing one of the NPCs in a play-by-post game will feel too much like following a script to me. :)

I am not married to new players playing one of the major NPCs, but I will give those willing to play them first consideration (although someone that wishes to play a traditional cleric, dedicated healer would also get high consideration). Also, you can respec them as you wish (for instance, you can change Valerie to a different archetype of fighter if you wish). As far as following a script, only their secret background is given, after that, you can play them any way you see fit (it's why I'm not making Linzi, Tristian, Jaethal, or Jubilost choices as they have very specific, and long going story components to their parts). The characters I listed as playable are all involved with the group already.

WOW - how cool!

So you want volunteers? I would speak for Regongar, absolutely, as long as I can be a lot more CN, a lot more pleasant, and not ask the Baron to give it to me harder after we sleep together. I would be all over it.

I am actually about to launch the game now, I play it almost every day. The characters already exist right? They are being inherited from your current place in the campaign? Just wondering what room there is to re-spec.

Super cool idea.

Yes, I would appreciate that as I have removed all of the sexually explicit material.

I'm interested - big fan of the Owlcat game. Is everyone hyped Wrath of the Righteous is coming out next month? :D

However, I'd want to play my own original character so I will start building a cleric for the entry pool. (Harrim is a bit too melancholy for me.) I have been wanting to play a supportive role (I already have a witch idea) but I've been thinking cleric after seeing someone in my RL Rise of the Runelords table play one.

In that case I'd love to rebuild Valerie. Might have her keep the tower shield, but the archetype has to go.

Any other restrictions on character building?

I've always had a soft spot for Amiri, and her oversized bastard sword, as well as kingmaker! I might respec her slightly to make the oversized weapon less of a crippling impediment, but other than that, I'd love to give it a shot!

In that case I'd love to rebuild Valerie. Might have her keep the tower shield, but the archetype has to go.

Any other restrictions on character building?

25pt buy, two traits plus a campaign trait, and yes, the tower shield archetype is really bad.

For those thinking about party balance or different roles, I'm the other existing character, druid Green Faith initiate, currently herbalist but retraining to Plant domain once we have the downtime.

Faerin is a big proponent of the Green Faith and wants to ensure that the developing kingdom remains in harmony with nature.

Cuàn wrote:

In that case I'd love to rebuild Valerie. Might have her keep the tower shield, but the archetype has to go.

Any other restrictions on character building?

25pt buy, two traits plus a campaign trait, and yes, the tower shield archetype is really bad.

Pretty much anything built to use a tower shield, including vanilla fighter, is better with a tower shield than Tower Shield Specialist.

Cuàn wrote:

In that case I'd love to rebuild Valerie. Might have her keep the tower shield, but the archetype has to go.

Any other restrictions on character building?

25pt buy, two traits plus a campaign trait, and yes, the tower shield archetype is really bad.

Another question: How do you feel about Combat Stamina? If you are ok with it, would Fighters get it for free or would you need to pick it up normally?

Cool, I hereby volunteer then!
I can do justice to Regongar for sure.

MY Regongar will have a deep-rooted hated of tower shields ...

Another question: How do you feel about Combat Stamina? If you are ok with it, would Fighters get it for free or would you need to pick it up normally?

We are not using Combat Stamina, but we are using the Elephant in the Room/World is Square feat tax rules.

Are we using wealth by level? What about background skills? Is unchained barbarian ok? The campaign traits are for characters who are native to brevoy, if we're playing an iconic should we pick different ones? Sorry about all the questions!

Hmm, in that case I'll claim Octavia. Hopefully I can do her justice!

Are we using wealth by level? What about background skills? Is unchained barbarian ok? The campaign traits are for characters who are native to brevoy, if we're playing an iconic should we pick different ones? Sorry about all the questions!

From the initial build conversations:

“Weapon Finesse is no longer a feat, so any other feat that has it as a pre-req, is available without it. The feat for adding Dex to damage is Slashing Grace (or also Fencing Grace for a rapier) and no longer requires Weapon Finesse as a pre-req.”

“I see what mistake I made about Appendix II, I was mostly referring to the change in defensive combat rules (we will be using the normal rules for that). The feats; Power Attack, Combat Expertise, & Deadly Aim are still no longer feats, but combat options for anyone that had a BAB of +1 or greater.”

And yes we are using Background skills. Hope that helps some.

I would assume WBL

Hmm, in that case I'll claim Octavia. Hopefully I can do her justice!

Do we know if our relationship is pre-existing? And, if we breakup by post, is that like the time on Sex in the City when the guy left Carrie a post-it? Maybe I should learn how to say, "it's not you, it's me" in Elven ...

I didn't realize this game isn't using the kingmaker hex map or kingmaker building rules so I'm withdrawing my interest. Good luck to all who apply! :)

Do we know if our relationship is pre-existing? And, if we breakup by post, is that like the time on Sex in the City when the guy left Carrie a post-it? Maybe I should learn how to say, "it's not you, it's me" in Elven ...

It's pretty important to both of their backstories, I'd say! Though I have always been a little concerned that Octavia doesn't belong with him because their alignments in the game are so opposed. :)

Evindyl wrote:

Do we know if our relationship is pre-existing? And, if we breakup by post, is that like the time on Sex in the City when the guy left Carrie a post-it? Maybe I should learn how to say, "it's not you, it's me" in Elven ...

It's pretty important to both of their backstories, I'd say! Though I have always been a little concerned that Octavia doesn't belong with him because their alignments in the game are so opposed. :)

Well his progression in the CRPG brings him to CN, and that's why I asked Galahad0430 if that was an acceptable starting point. I don't mind playing selfish and a touch narcissistic, but I'm not going to fry old ladies and their dogs just because they're irritating.

Stat block forthcoming ...

Regongar
Male half-orc magus (spellblade, eldritch scion) 4 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide 104, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 9, 49)
CN Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +1; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Perception +1
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Defense
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AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex)
hp 36 (4d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +5
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Special Attacks eldritch pool (+1, 10 points), magus arcana (pool-sourced athame[UM]), spell combat
Magus (Spellblade, Eldritch Scion) Spells Known (CL 4th; concentration +9)
. . 2nd (2/day)—gust of wind (DC 17), levitate
. . 1st (5/day)—feather fall, obscuring mist, shocking grasp, windy escape[ARG]
. . 0 (at will)—detect magic, light, mage hand, open/close (DC 15), prestidigitation, read magic
. . Bloodline Elemental
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Statistics
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Str 12, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 15, Wis 13, Cha 20
Base Atk +3; CMB +4; CMD 15
Feats Additional Traits, Extra Arcane Pool[UM]
Traits brigand, charming, charming smile, cunning soul, natural flier
Skills Acrobatics +1 (+2 while flying), Appraise +6, Bluff +6 (+7 vs. characters who could be attracted to you), Diplomacy +6 (+7 vs. characters who could be attracted to you), Fly +9, Intimidate +15, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Linguistics +3, Lore (Orcs) +6, Profession (barkeep) +6, Sense Motive +2, Spellcraft +9, Use Magic Device +10; Racial Modifiers +2 Intimidate, brigand
Languages Abyssal, Common, Elven, Goblin, Orc
SQ bloodrager bloodline (elemental[ACG]), force athame, hedonistic, orc blood
Other Gear brooch of blending (half-orc)[ARG], knight-inheritor’s ring, 1,000 gp
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Special Abilities
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Darkvision (90 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Eldritch Pool +1 (10/day) (Su) As a swift action, gain access to bloodline powers for 2 rds.
Force Athame (Sp) At 2nd level, a spellblade magus can sacrifice a prepared magus spell of 1st level or higher as a swift action to create a dagger of force in his off hand. The athame lasts for 1 minute or until dismissed, has an enhancement bonus on attack and damag
Hedonistic If you do not gain a reward in a day, you are fatigued for 4h the next day (Fort DC 20 negates)
Orc Blood Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Pool-Sourced Athame (Su) Instead of sacrificing a prepared spell to create the force athame, the magus can spend points from his arcane pool to do so. An athame created this way has an enhancement bonus equal to the number of arcane pool points spent.
Spell Combat (Ex) Use a weapon with one hand at -2 and cast a spell with the other.

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... Also, you can respec them as you wish (for instance, you can change Valerie to a different archetype of fighter if you wish). ...

Is the 'respec' limited to feats and archetypes in the computer game?

Minsc is my personal favorite NPC from an isometric RPG.

"Minsc and Boo stand ready."

Galahad0430 wrote:

... Also, you can respec them as you wish (for instance, you can change Valerie to a different archetype of fighter if you wish). ...

Is the 'respec' limited to feats and archetypes in the computer game?

no

As for starting equipment, I have a a list of items available for each character.

Here's my proposed Amiri build, still with quite a bit of wiggle-room. As you can see, I really don't know what I want as my 3rd, and 5th lvl feat. I tried to stay pretty faithful to the original concept, hopefully it's to taste! (Items not yet implimented) Feedback welcomed!

Trait bonuses don't stack, just FYI! Both Amiri and Regongar have some redundant traits.

@Kazmanaught, are you still doing the oversized bastard sword thing? Because this seems like one edge case where the Titan Mauler archetype might be really useful for her. If I'm reading it right, at 3rd level she could wield a Large bastard sword (2d8 base damage) two-handed with only a -1 penalty, and a Huge bastard sword (3d8 base damage) two-handed with a -5 penalty, decreasing to -4 at 6th, -3 at 9th, -2 at 12th, and -1 at 15th. (Maybe she could increase the size of the sword later in her career?)

Just to be clear: all exotic weapons are now martial?

Right now I'm in a bit in doubt on my build for Valerie. Either she'd be more classic Valerie and become a walking fortress with a tower shield or I change her to a heavy shield and do something odd/ugly like wielding a butchering axe in one hand (versatile design to make it a polearm or spear combined with Shield Brace).

I've made a first pass at Octavia's stats here. She's poised to become an Arcane Trickster, as she commonly does in the computer game. Comments and suggestions welcome!

Thank you @erikd, I'll fix that trait thing as soon as I get the campaign traits thing cleared up. But you are right, they definitely don't stack! I was planning on going to the oversized bastard sword route, and had not considered that I could wield a huge bastard sword later in my career! (Which is why I had passed over the architype, removing the oversized weapon penalty is way less useful than DR) I really like invunerable rager, but I'll probably switch over to titan mauler; it's thematically very appropriate.

Awesome, @Kazmanaught! I look forward to seeing what you come up with for a build! I love the Invulnerable Rager too, but I must admit I have played with it so much that the allure of something different kind of made Titan Mauler jump out at me. And that level 1 power should come in handy in Kingmaker, especially considering how gung-ho computer-game-Amiri is to fight giant creatures!

I am very tempted.. I told myself I wouldn't play kingmaker until I could get guns in the hand of every guard in the kingdom, but this is very tempting...

I'm considering Amiri, Octavia or our sulking, dwarven cleric.

And seeing as how the former two are already being work on... I feel it would be rude to attempt my own variations. So, I'll work out our dwarven friends new look

Although I am sad, Jubilost is amazing and I love the character. Truly a missed chance in my opinion XD.

Initial thought is destruction/madness domains. Though Void/destruction is also tempting.

Divine Paragon, is being considered for archetype as well.

Post thought- Are we allowed to branch into other classes? I had a thought to take a level or three of fighter... I likely won't, but figured I'd ask.

Groetus gets the best domains! Also, if you're planning to dip into fighter, maybe you should just build hrim as a warpriest instead?

For the would be healer, channeling is pretty important.

Warpriest is like slayer for me. I see it, I think it's great mechanically. But it just feels off. Besides, the fighter would likely be a 1 level dip, and be entirely for saving two feats. (heavy armor prof, and a freebie) So, likely not worth it. And honestly, I'm a tad worried if I went warpriest, our divine casting would be lacking quite a bit.

Also, you get 2, 3 channels top. And I'm not gonna be taking selective
Don't have the charisma for it. It will probably be 2 channels as well.

And Yes Groetus gets fun domains. Not the strongest per say, thats more Desna or Caydean, but fun ones.

My vision for Harrim- As he was in my games, a decent front liner, with a mixture of buffs, heals, and damage deals. Fill in the front line with hammer(or flail) and maybe shield, buff when needed, or throw a few spells around when needed (later on, early on, relying more on hit with hammer).

I thought about a reach build, but That doesn't feel quite right. '

I also intend to play Harrim a little more towards his later self. Less angry, more grumpy but comforting.

"Yes, it is true, all things must end. However just as the good times end, so too, will these trials and sufferings, run their course and return to dust. One way or another."

More or less done with Valerie. I made her an Orlovsky as I know she's of noble birth and that house fitted with her parents pushing her to be a paladin of Shelyn.

The profile continues a more offensive feat setup:
Barroom Brawler, Combat Reflexes, Improved Bravery, Improved Shield Bash, Shield Brace and Step Up.

This would be using a polearm, a heavy shield for bashing and would be a focused on hindering opponents.

Another, more traditional Valerie setup would be:
Advanced Armor Training (Master Armorer), Combat Reflexes, Improved Bravery, Mobile Bulwark Style, Mobile Fortress, Shield Focus

This build would probably use a falcata next to the tower shield and would focus on becoming an immovable object side-lining as a protector.
EDIT: Actually I'd probably take the High Guardian archetype with this, ditching Improved Bravery (lose the feature) and Advanced Armor training (will grab later) while getting a better (for this character) version of Combat Reflexes from the archetype.

Looks like no one has spoken for Ekundayo yet, I'd love to make a build for him! played the game a lot (Only gotten to act 3 but have done so about 15 times) I should have him built out in the next day or so!

I just realized there are not any campaign traits really well designed for a dwarven cleric of Groetus...

Eithhand beat me to the punch but I'll put together a version of Ekundayo as well just for the fun of it if nothing else.

Here's the write-up for Ekundyo, I did change his Dog to a wolf, if that's not okay it will be rather easy to change it back! Rostlander seemed like the most appropriate campaign trait but it doesn't fully fit. for equipment, I added the bare minimum cause you had said that it'll be custom for each character.

Ekundayo
Male Human (Garundi) Ranger 4
LG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +5; Senses Normal Sight; Perception +8
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+5 Dex, +3 Armor)
hp 36 (4d10+8)
Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +2;
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee: Hand Axe +9 (1d6+2/x3)
Ranged: Composite Longbow +10 (1d8+2/x3) or +8 (1d8+6/x3)
Rapid Shot Composite Longbow +8/+8 (1d8+2/x3) or +6/+6 (1d8+6/x3)
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Statistics
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Str 14, Dex 20, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +4; CMB +6; CMD 21
Feats: 1st Precise Shot, Human: Weapon Focus (Bows), Ranger Bonus: Rapid Shot, 3rd Point Blank Shot, Ranger bonus (Endurance)
Traits: Rostlander, Know the Land, Suspicious
Skills
Acrobatics: +11 (5 Dex, 3 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Appraise: +1 (1 Int)
Bluff: -1 (-1 Cha)
Climb: +6 (2 Str, 1 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Craft: +1 (1 Int)
Diplomacy: -1 (-1 Cha)
Disguise: -1 (-1 Cha)
Escape Artist: +5 (+5 Dex)
Fly: +5 (+5 Dex)
Handle Animal: +6 (-1 Cha, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Heal: +1 (1 Wis)
Intimidate: -1 (-1 Cha)
Know: Nature: +8 (1 Int, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Perception: +8 (1 Wis, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Ride: +12 (5 Dex, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Sense Motive: +9 (1 Wis, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill, 1 Trait)
Stealth: +12 (5 Dex, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Survival: +11 (1 Wis, 4 Ranks, 3 Class Skill, 1 Trait, 2 Track)
Swim: +7 (2 Str, 2 Rank, 3 Class Skill)
Languages: Common, Giant
Other Gear: MW Studded Leather,
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Special Abilities
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Favored Enemy (Humanoids (Giants)) +2: At 1st level, a ranger selects a creature type from the ranger favored enemies table. He gains a +2 bonus on Bluff, Knowledge, Perception, Sense Motive, and Survival checks against creatures of his selected type. Likewise, he gets a +2 bonus on weapon attack and damage rolls against them. A ranger may make Knowledge skill checks untrained when attempting to identify these creatures.

Track +2: A ranger adds half his level (minimum 1) to Survival skill checks made to follow tracks.

Wild Empathy +3: A ranger can improve the initial attitude of an animal. This ability functions just like a Diplomacy check to improve the attitude of a person (see Using Skills). The ranger rolls 1d20 and adds his ranger level and his Charisma bonus to determine the wild empathy check result. The typical domestic animal has a starting attitude of indifferent, while wild animals are usually unfriendly.

To use wild empathy, the ranger and the animal must be within 30 feet of one another under normal visibility conditions. Generally, influencing an animal in this way takes 1 minute, but, as with influencing people, it might take more or less time.

The ranger can also use this ability to influence a magical beast with an Intelligence score of 1 or 2, but he takes a –4 penalty on the check.

Favored Terrain (Forest +2): At 3rd level, a ranger may select a type of terrain from Table: Ranger Favored Terrains. The ranger gains a +2 bonus on initiative checks and Knowledge (geography), Perception, Stealth, and Survival skill checks when he is in this terrain. A ranger traveling through his favored terrain normally leaves no trail and cannot be tracked (though he may leave a trail if he so chooses).

Hunters Bond (Animal Companion (Wolf)): The second option is to form a close bond with an animal companion. A ranger who selects an animal companion can choose from the following list: badger, bird, camel, cat (small), dire rat, dog, horse, pony, snake (viper or constrictor), or wolf. If the campaign takes place wholly or partly in an aquatic environment, the ranger may choose a shark instead. This animal is a loyal companion that accompanies the ranger on his adventures as appropriate for its kind. A ranger’s animal companion shares his favored enemy and favored terrain bonuses.

This ability functions like the druid animal companion ability (which is part of the Nature Bond class feature), except that the ranger’s effective druid level is equal to his ranger level –3.

Spells (1/0/0/0)
Prepared Spells: Gravity Bow

Wolf
Female Wolf Animal Companion 2
N Medium Animal
Init: +2 Senses: Low Light Vision, Scent Perception: +5
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AC 18, touch 12, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +4 Armor, +2 Natural Armor)
hp 21 (2d8+4+4 (fcb))
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1;
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft.
Melee: Bite +3 (1d6+1, Trip)
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Statistics
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Str 13, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 14
Feats: 1st Light Armor Proficiency
Skills
Acrobatics: +5 (2 Dex, 1 Rank, 3 Class Skill, -1 ACP)
Climb: 0 (1 Str, -1 ACP)
Escape Artist: +1 (2 Dex, -1 ACP)
Fly: +1 (2 Dex, -1 ACP)
Intimidate: -2 (-2 Cha)
Perception: +5 (1 Wis, 1 Ranks, 3 Class Skill)
Stealth: +1 (2 Dex, -1 ACP)
Survival: +1 (1 Wis)
Swim: 0 (1 Str, -1 ACP)
Other Gear: MW Chain Barding,
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Special Abilities
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Link: A druid can handle her animal companion as a free action, or push it as a move action, even if she doesn’t have any ranks in the Handle Animal skill. The druid gains a +4 circumstance bonus on all wild empathy checks and Handle Animal checks made regarding an animal companion.

Share Spells: The druid may cast a spell with a target of “You” on her animal companion (as a touch range spell) instead of on herself. A druid may cast spells on her animal companion even if the spells normally do not affect creatures of the companion’s type (animal). Spells cast in this way must come from a class that grants an animal companion. This ability does not allow the animal to share abilities that are not spells, even if they function like spells.

Tricks: Attack x2, Bury, Seek, Heal, Defend, Speak (Questions: Where (Point nose at where), Danger? (Affirmative or negative

here is the Build for Harrim using mythweavers.

I'm honestly debating on whether or not to run him as a reach build. It would mean swapping around str/wis, and picking up combat reflexes at 5 (most likely).

Though, to be honest, I'm leaning more towards Hammer/axe/flail and shield. If anyone (including you our great GM) wanted to weigh in with your thoughts please do. Even if its more along the lines of thematic ones)

I may also look into dipping fighter at a later level (possibly around 10, so a good time from now) and was wondering if you would allow me to retrain heavy armor proficiency if I ever did so. I'm still not sure why clerics don't get heavy armor prof.

Also, a great thing i love to do with my animal companions at 4 is bump up their Int to 3, making them semi-sapient.

I've been playing with more ideas including one that dips a single level of Monk using the Master of Many Styles archetype so it can adopt two styles at ones (the Fighter feat that does this requires at least one of them to be a weapon style, which I'm not using). This second style to run next to Mobile Bulwark Style would be Archon Style.
This build would be a better all-round protector than the High Guardian version as it's not limited to protecting just it's charge (and itself). On the flip side, it's quite gimmicky with the monk level and not a great fit for the character. I guess you could say Valerie went soul searching after she dropped out from Paladin school.

So a few questions for the GM and the current players: What kind of Valerie would you like to see? I'm talking broad strokes here, so would you like an offensive or a more defensive version? How far is it ok to stray from the original and still be Valerie? Or does being Valerie purely depend on the rp character and not so much on the build? How gimmicky can one go?

I've been playing with more ideas including one that dips a single level of Monk using the Master of Many Styles archetype so it can adopt two styles at ones (the Fighter feat that does this requires at least one of them to be a weapon style, which I'm not using). This second style to run next to Mobile Bulwark Style would be Archon Style.

This build would be a better all-round protector than the High Guardian version as it's not limited to protecting just it's charge (and itself). On the flip side, it's quite gimmicky with the monk level and not a great fit for the character. I guess you could say Valerie went soul searching after she dropped out from Paladin school.

So a few questions for the GM and the current players: What kind of Valerie would you like to see? I'm talking broad strokes here, so would you like an offensive or a more defensive version? How far is it ok to stray from the original and still be Valerie? Or does being Valerie purely depend on the rp character and not so much on the build? How gimmicky can one go?

I'd say stronger defensive side might be a good idea given that Amiri and Regongar are likely to be heavy offense, Harrim somewhat geared toward offense as well, and Pyros (our other active player) is an offensive character, making a heavily defensive build might stand out a bit more, and bring something unique to the table.