Crown of Aeons - Pathfinder in Ravenloft

Game Master Dennis Harry

Hero Point Mechanics:
1) One permanent Hero Point may be used to avoid a final death scenario allowing a narrow cinematic escape,
2) One temporary Hero Point may be used if you are between -1 and -9 hit points to stabilize yourself to prevent further blood loss,

3) Temporary Hero Points may be expended to power Feats. These grant a lasting bonus for a one scene or one round duration depending on the feat description,

4) One temporary Hero Point grants a character a chance to supplement their d20 roll by 1d6 and add the result (whatever it was - no re-roll) to the d20 result,

Progression system:
Level 1-10 1d6,
Level 11-20 2d6,
Level 21-?? 3d6. and

5) No more than one Hero Point may be expended per round.

Optional rules mostly in the form of New Feats for Hero Points:

Arcane Surge (Prerequisites - Arcane Class) (Allows wielder to increase a spell DC by 3 for 1 round by expending a Hero Point),

Attune Item (Prerequisites - A Weapon of Legacy) (Allows wielder to expend one hero point to add +3 to attack and damage for the scene with chosen item),

Defensive Ward (Prerequisites - Dodge) (Allows wielder to expend one hero point to give yourself a +3 Luck bonus to AC for the scene),

Divine Surge (Prerequisites - Divine Class) (Allows wielder to increase a spell DC by 3 for 1 round by expending a Hero Point),

Heroic Feat (Prerequisites - None) (Any saving throw successfully made 10 points above an effects DC automatically allows the character to regain 1 used Hero Point),

Heroic Grace (Prerequisite - None) (Allows wielder to expend one hero point to add +1 to all saving throws or +3 to one saving throw for one scene),

Heroic Quickness (Prerequisites - Improved Initiative) (Allows wielder to expend one hero point to add +3 to Initiative checks),

Manifesting Surge (Prerequisites - Psionic Class) (Allows wielder to increase a powers save DC by 3 for 1 round by expending a Hero Point).

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Male Human Monk (Zen Archer) 1
NG Medium humanoid (Human)
Init +4 ; Senses Perception +7
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Defense
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AC 15, touch 15, flat-footed 13 (+2 Dex, +3 AC Bonus,)
hp: 14 (1d8+2 Con + 3 Toughness +1 FC)
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +6
Defensive Abilities:
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Offense
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Speed: 30 Ft
Melee: Unarmed Strike +3 (d6+3; x2)
Ranged: Longbow +4 (d8; x3)
Flurry w/Longbow +3/+3 (d8; x3)
Special Attacks: Flurry of Blows, Perfect Strike
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Statistics
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Str 16, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +0 ; CMB +3; CMD 18

Racial Abilities:
Skilled: +1 Skill point per level.

Class Abilities:
Flurry of Blows: Starting at 1st level, a zen archer can make a flurry of blows as a full-attack action, but only when using a bow (even though it is a ranged weapon). He may not make a flurry of blows with his unarmed attacks or any other weapons. A zen archer does not apply his Strength bonus on damage rolls made with flurry of blows unless he is using a composite bow with a Strength rating.
A zen archer’s flurry of blows otherwise functions as normal for a monk of his level.
A zen archer cannot use Rapid Shot or Manyshot when making a flurry of blows with his bow.
Perfect Shot: At 1st level, a zen archer gains Perfect Strike as a bonus feat, even if he does not meet the prerequisites. A zen archer can use Perfect Strike with any bow. At 10th level, the monk can roll his attack roll three times and take the highest result. If one of these rolls is a critical threat, the monk must choose one of his other two rolls to use as his confirmation roll.
This ability replaces stunning fist.
Unarmed Strike: At 1st level, a monk gains Improved Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat. A monk’s attacks may be with fist, elbows, knees, and feet. This means that a monk may make unarmed strikes with his hands full. There is no such thing as an off-hand attack for a monk striking unarmed. A monk may thus apply his full Strength bonus on damage rolls for all his unarmed strikes.
Usually a monk’s unarmed strikes deal lethal damage, but he can choose to deal nonlethal damage instead with no penalty on his attack roll. He has the same choice to deal lethal or nonlethal damage while grappling.
A monk’s unarmed strike is treated as both a manufactured weapon and a natural weapon for the purpose of spells and effects that enhance or improve either manufactured weapons or natural weapons.
A monk also deals more damage with his unarmed strikes than a normal person would, as shown above on Table: Monk. The unarmed damage values listed on Table: Monk are for Medium monks. A Small monk deals less damage than the amount given there with his unarmed attacks, while a Large monk deals more damage; see Table: Small or Large Monk Unarmed Damage.

Traits
Well-Provisioned Adventurer: Wilderness Wanderer Package: Equipment
Chance Survivor: +2 Initiative

Feats:
Point Blank Shot:
Precise Shot:
Perfect Strike:
Toughness:

Skills: Acrobatics +6 [1], Knowledge: History +4 [1], Knowledge: Religion +4 [1], Linguistics (B) +5 [1], Perception +7 [1], Sleight of Hand (B) +6 [1], Stealth +6 [1]

Languages:, Common, Abyssal

Combat Gear:
Gold: Silver: Copper:
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Tracked Resources
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Traveler's Outfit 1/1 5
50 ft rope* 1/1 5 10 gp
Grappling Hook* 1/1 4 1 gp
Crowbar* 1/1 5 2 gp
Rations* 7/7 7 3.5 gp
Waterskin* 1/1 4 1 gp
Backpack, Common* 1/1 2 2 gp
Bedroll 1/1 5 0.1 gp
*= Carried in backpack

Total Weight lbs lbs light or less/ medium / heavy

Kenzo is a member of a monastic order that aids in the protection of Kenebras. His first task as a full member of the order was to aid Professor Lorrimor with some research he was doing in Kenebras. The two spent quite a bit of time before Kenzo led him out of the area threatened by demons. He continued to communicate with the Professor for several years before word came of the Professor's death. Due to his closeness with the Professor and the aid that the Professor provided to Kenebras, Kenzo was sent to represent the order at the Professor’s funeral.

Kenzo is built to be a ranged damage dealer which will be useful as many enemies fly or tight spaces might limit how many members are able to reach the enemy. He is also stealthy and can assist with scouting. He has two knowledge skills which might also provide important insights into what is happening in the adventure.

Well-Provisioned Adventurer: Wilderness Wanderer Package is a trait that grants you a lot of equipment. I was hoping to take this because a monk can sadly not afford a bow at level 1. If you would prefer I not take this trait, that is fine. I will just not start with a bow. If you are ok with the trait, it suggests that a ranged based character might start with a MW Composite Longbow instead of a MW Greataxe. Are you ok with me starting with a MW Composite Longbow? It does not provide any strength bonus in the trait. If not that works as well. I would probably just sell all the armor and weapons I could not use as a monk.

NG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +5,

DEFENSE

AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 armor, +2 Dex, )
hp 10 (1d8)+2
Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +3, You gain a +2 trait bonus on all saving throws against spells or effects with the fear or emotion descriptors. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on Intimidate checks due to your intimidating presence, as people don't know what to expect from you.

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.
Melee spiked gauntlet +1 (1d4+1)
Melee sap +1 (1d6+1)
Ranged sling +2 (1d4+1)
Prepared Spells Prepared Spell List
Investigator (CL 1st):
1st - cure light wounds (DC 15) , shield (DC )

STATISTICS

Str 12, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +0; CMB +1; CMD 13
Feats Orator, Skill Focus (Linguistics)
Skills Acrobatics +6, Appraise +4, Bluff -1, Climb +1, Craft (Alchemy) +8, Craft (Untrained) +4, Diplomacy -1, Disable Device +7, Disguise -1, Escape Artist +2, Fly +2, Heal +1, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (Dungeoneering) +8, Knowledge (Local) +8, Knowledge (Planes) +8, Knowledge (Religion) +8, Linguistics(Aklo) +11, Perception +5, Perception (Trapfinding) +6, Perform (Untrained) -1, Ride +2, Sense Motive +1, Stealth +2, Survival +1, Swim +1,
Background Skills: Appraise +8, Knowledge (History) +8
Languages Aklo, Common, Draconic, Infernal, Skald, Sylvan, Varisian
Archetypes Empiricist,
SQ Alchemy, Cosmopolitan, Focused Study, Heart of the Streets, Inspiration, Trapfinding, Weapon and Armor Proficiency,
Possessions spiked gauntlet; sap; explorer's outfit; leather armor; thieves' tools; sling bullets (10); formula book; Sling ; Sack [ Alchemist's Kit; ];
Formula Book

SPECIAL ABILITIES

(Trait) Accelerated Drinker You know how to drink a potion efficiently, such as by not using your hands, tossing it in the air and catching it in your mouth, or opening it with your teeth. You may drink a potion as a move action instead of a standard as long as you start your turn with the potion in your hand.

Alchemy (Su) Investigators are highly trained in the creation of mundane alchemical substances and magical potionlike extracts. When using Craft (alchemy) to create an alchemical item, you gain a competence bonus equal to 1 on the skill check. In addition, you can use Craft (alchemy) to identify potions as if using detect magic. You must hold the potion for 1 round to attempt such a check. Like an alchemist, an investigator prepares his spells by mixing ingredients and a tiny fraction of his own magical power into a number of extracts, and then effectively casts the spell by drinking the extract. These extracts have powerful effects, but they are also bound to their creator. Extracts behave like spells in potion form, and as such their effects can be dispelled by dispel magic and similar effects, using the investigator's level as the caster level. An investigator can create only a certain number of extracts of each level per day he receives bonus extracts per day if he has a high Intelligence score, in the same way a wizard receives bonus spells per day. When an investigator mixes an extract, he infuses the chemicals and reagents in the extract with magic siphoned from his own magical aura. An extract immediately become inert if it leaves the investigator's possession, reactivating as soon as it returns to his keeping-an investigator cannot normally pass out his extracts for allies to use. An extract, once created, remains potent for 1 day before losing its magic, so an investigator must reprepare his extracts every day. Mixing an extract takes 1 minute of work. Creating extracts consumes raw material, but the cost of those materials is insignificant-comparable to the valueless material components of most spells. If a spell normally has a costly material component, that component is expended during the consumption of that particular extract. Extracts cannot be made from spells that have focus requirements; extracts that duplicate divine spells never have a divine focus requirement. An investigator uses the alchemist formula list (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 32) to determine the extracts he can know. An investigator can prepare an extract of any formula he knows. To learn or use an extract, an investigator must have at least an Intelligence score equal to 10 + the extract's level. The saving throw DC for an investigator's extract is equal to 10 + the extract's level + the investigator's Intelligence modifier. An investigator may know any number of formulae. He stores his formulae in a special tome called a formula book. He must refer to this book whenever he prepares an extract. At 1st level, an investigator starts with two 1st level formulae of his choice, plus a number of additional formulae equal to his Intelligence modifier. At each new investigator level, he gains one new formula for any level that he can create. An investigator can also add formulae to his book just like a wizard adds spells to his spellbook, using the same costs, pages, and time requirements. A formula book costs as much as a spellbook. An investigator can study a wizard's spellbook to learn any formula that is equivalent to a spell the spellbook contains. A wizard, however, cannot learn spells from a formula book. An investigator can also learn formulae from another investigator's or an alchemist's formula book (and vice versa). An investigator does not need to decipher arcane writing before copying that formulae.

(Trait) Clever Wordplay (Intimidate) Choose one Charisma-based skill. You attempt checks with that skill using your Intelligence modifier instead of your Charisma modifier.

Cosmopolitan Adept as city living, these humans can navigate crowds and fulfill the need for skilled labor in such settlements. Replace the skilled racial trait with heart of the streets and the bonus feat racial trait with focused study.

(Trait) Enduring Stoicism Even though your pulse is pounding in your ears when you awake in the asylum, you feel strangely nonplussed. You can recognize that the situation you find yourself in is horrific, but you refuse to let that fear control you. It doesn't feel like it's worth worrying over too much. You know that when you face unspeakable forces, keeping your cool will keep you alive. You gain a +2 trait bonus on all saving throws against spells or effects with the fear or emotion descriptors. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on Intimidate checks due to your intimidating presence, as people don't know what to expect from you.

Focused Study All humans are skillful, but some focus on a specialized set of skills even more closely. At 1st, 8th, and 16th level, such humans gain Skill Focus in a skill of their choice as a bonus feat.

Heart of the Streets Humans from bustling cities are skilled with crowds. They gain a +1 racial bonus on Reflex saves and a +1 dodge bonus to Armor Class when adjacent to at least two other allies. Crowds do not count as difficult terrain for them.

Inspiration (Ex) An investigator is beyond knowledgeable and skilled-he also possesses keen powers of observation and deduction that far surpass the abilities of others. An investigator typically uses these powers to aid in their investigations, but can also use these of flashes of inspiration in other situations. An investigator has the ability to augment skill checks and ability checks through his brilliant inspiration. The investigator has an inspiration pool equal to 4. An investigator's inspiration pool refreshes each day, typically after he gets a restful night's sleep. As a free action, he can expend one use of inspiration from his pool to add 1d6 to the result of that check, including any on which he takes 10 or 20. This choice is made after the check is rolled and before the results are revealed. An investigator can only use inspiration once per check or roll. The investigator can use inspiration on any Knowledge, Linguistics, or Spellcraft skill checks without expending a use of inspiration, provided he's trained in the skill. Inspiration can also be used on attack rolls and saving throws, at the cost of expending two uses of inspiration each time from the investigator's pool. In the case of saving throws, using inspiration is an immediate action rather than a free action.

(Drawback) Meticulous You plan and prepare everything in detail, and aren't good at improvising when things don't go as planned. You take a -2 penalty on skill checks for skills with which you're untrained.

Trapfinding An investigator adds 1 to Perception skill checks made to locate traps and to Disable Device checks. An investigator can use Disable Device to disarm magical traps.

Weapon and Armor Proficiency Investigators are proficient with simple weapons, plus the hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, short sword, and sword cane. They are proficient in light armors, but not shields.

Ismene is designed to depend almost solely on her intellect. Her Empiricist class features will not kick in until level two, at which point her Disable Device, Perception, Sense Motive, and Use Magic Device will all key off her INT. Orator feat allows her to use Linguistics in place of several social skills to influence others and Clever Wordplay ties her Intimidate to INT as well. And, of course, she has a substantial knowledge base as well as several languages and Alchemy.