Pregenerated characters. Those iconic heroes who often serve as the first introduction for people to play Pathfinder. They’re here. Or at least, the first batch of them. The level 1 versions of Amiri, Ezren, Fumbus, Harsk, Kyra, Lem, Lini, Merisiel, Sajan, Seoni, and Valeros, along with the level 5 versions of Amiri, Ezren, Fumbus, Kyra, Merisiel, and Valeros.

Why only 6 level 5s and no other levels, you might ask? It’s because pregens are cursed. I’m telling you, disappearing documents, spreadsheets randomly overwriting themselves, John forgetting that he’d put “Prettiest Kitty” as a placeholder for Droogami’s background until it showed up on his desk for final approvals (who were we to question John’s knowledge and experience?). The process definitely seemed like a comedy of errors at times, yet it also included many invaluable collaboration and review steps that resulted in 18 exceptional characters.

But they’re here, and they’re ready to throw down PF2 style! The 5th-level iconics are also going to be taking on Pathfinder Society Scenario #1-00: Origins of the Open Road, premiering at GenCon. And if you’re not going to be playing 1-00, or if you want to spend a little time at 1st level and get used to the new rules, we’ve got a repeatable quest and scenarios galore to try out all the iconic characters.

How did Sajan get Tiger Style, a ki power, and proficiency with his temple sword at 1st level you might ask? Let’s just say it’s humanly possible. Why does Fumbus get more adorable every time you pick up his character sheet? I don’t have an answer for that. But I can tell you that Valeros has traded out his Sudden Charge feat from the playtest and has rediscovered his two-weapon fighting skills, now blending shield boss and longsword for all your bashing and slashing needs!

He’ll always be Prettiest Kitty in our hearts.

Have fun everyone! We’ll be looking at rolling out pregenerated characters to cover a few more tiers of play in the months ahead, so just enjoy these heroes for the time being and before you know it we’ll have a whole new batch for you to poke, prod, and give feedback on. Speaking of, please send all feedback directly to: john.compton@paizo.com

Michael Sayre
Organized Play Developer