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![]() Here is my submission for my rogue skill class for the party. I was hoping to use the Unchained version if allowed. When reading the background bear in mind it is written from the perspective of a zealot. People will have to get to know Arkham and decide for themselves. For instance, the girl in the background he "drugged" was the treasurer, but she was his accomplice and she betrayed him. Here are his rolls: Roll: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 6 = 13
And here is the background, Background: Arkham Guileford is a liar.
Well, he would never admit that to you, but then of course he would be lying. He cannot change what he his. What is he you say.... He's a no good gypsy thief that would steal his mother's rings as much as look at her. It’s because of this gypsy taint he does what he does so well actually. What is it he does well? Lying of course I just told you that in the beginning so listen would ya or he will rip you off too if you aren’t paying attention to his EVERY movement, and I mean every one. Every eye bat, finger wiggle, facial twitch mean something with this bastard and if you don’t watch your back, there may be a knife in it when you were sure he was your best friend. Thing is, when you stare up in anguish to see the betrayer who stabbed you, it sure as hell won’t be ol’ Arkham standing there. Hell no! That’s where that whole thief thing comes into play I told you about. See, our buddy Arkham has the most uncanny gift to disappear into the shadows. It's almost supernatural. Handy for a con man rogue isn’t it? The guardsmen can't arrest someone that no one sees. And no one suspects him cuz he just flashes that smile and people believe his lies. Even if they didn't, he's smart enough not to leave any trace he was even there. You see why you gotta pay attention now. This guys...he’s smart…I mean scary smart. I wouldn’t put it past him if he is smart enough to start picking up some magical skills, and the gods help us if he learns that!!!! He has conned his way from Absalom to Varisia, bedding nobles wives and daughters then walking out with their gold and their innocence. Is he a murderer?, possibly, not a convicted one as yet as we can’t prove it but I am sure the bastard has put a knife or two to someones throat who got in his way. So he spent his early adult years wandering Golarion. He started small, little jobs to make a bit of cash and it was easy…so so easy. People were so willing to give, and he took…and took. But as is usual with these scumbag types like Arkham, it wasn`t enough. He wanted the big score. To find the mark that could forever send him away on some tropical island surrounded by nothing but ocean and naked slaves all for himself…..some angel our boy is hey? So over the years he makes contacts and friends and if there is one thing he learnt it's that you can find a black sheep anywhere if you know where to look. After inquiring on some of the richer families in Magnimar he discovers something. It’s not any of the noble houses that are the wealthiest, it’s not the military that has the largest funds…..it’s the damn church of Abadar.
The plan was flawless, or so he thought. Ingratiate himself to the church, start of slow and become trusted. Start making friends, easy enough to do with some well placed lies. Did you know the church treasurer is not that high in the chain of command? That changed now I tell you. After befriending her and spending a few nights getting close, Arkhams charms finally worked and he bedded the gullible poor thing. Apparently he couldn’t bear killing her, must have had a moment of weakness, so instead he drugged her enough that she would be out for the day. Then…he became her, i don't know how, but only a spineless worm would dress up like a woman. He went to work as her every day. Every night he would come home, drug her some more, then go back to work, slowly fixing the books a little each day adding to his own wealth. These zealous, self-righteous pigs had so much money what’s a bit of missing gold right?! That’s the way our little angel thinks you see. What the hell was he thinking!! Robbing the great church!!?? They have all manner of magics to ferret out little low rate punks like him. He bit off WAY more than he could chew. Almost a pity he didn’t kill that poor treasurer. She was the one who ID’d him as the kidnapper, poor bastard had a soft spot for her and let his guard down. If he would have killed her though we still would have got him…and on murder as well. Then we could hang the bastard. So that leads us to Sandpoint. Arkham spent his youth in Varisia training with those gypsy scum, and I heard a rumor he's back, looking to hook up with some old contacts. I'll be keeping my eyes open, and so should you. (Official report and journal of Theos Redgrave, Inquisitor of Abadar) ![]()
![]() Hey GM Nightingale, this is Malaketh submitting his second application, this time using the rogue. I present Arkham Guilford. Please review and critique. I can change whatever. Yes I did "semi optimize" him with regards to archetypes choice. He will be the skill monkey but I also wanted to be someone effective in combat. If my story is good enough to use the unchained rogue I will use that but if not here is the core build. Here is the build: http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=277041 And the Background: background:
Arkham Guileford is a liar. Well, he would never admit that to you, but then of course he would be lying. He cannot change what he his. What is he you say.... He's a no good gypsy thief that would steal his mother's rings as much as look at her. It’s because of this gypsy taint he does what he does so well actually. What is it he does well? Lying of course I just told you that in the beginning so listen would ya or he will rip you off too if you aren’t paying attention to his EVERY movement, and I mean every one. Every eye bat, finger wiggle, facial twitch mean something with this bastard and if you don’t watch your back, there may be a knife in it when you were sure he was your best friend. Thing is, when you stare up in anguish to see the betrayer who stabbed you, it sure as hell won’t be ol’ Arkham standing there. Hell no! That’s where that whole thief thing comes into play I told you about. See, our buddy Arkham has the most uncanny gift to disappear into the shadows. It's almost supernatural. Handy for a con man rogue isn’t it? The guardsmen can't arrest someone that no one sees. And no one suspects him cuz he just flashes that smile and people believe his lies. Even if they didn't, he's smart enough not to leave any trace he was even there. You see why you gotta pay attention now. This guy...he’s smart…I mean scary smart. I wouldn’t put it past him if he is smart enough to start picking up some magical skills, and the gods help us if he learns that!!!! He has conned his way from Absalom to Varisia, bedding nobles wives and daughters then walking out with their gold and their innocence. Is he a murderer?, possibly, not a convicted one as yet as we can’t prove it but I am sure the bastard has put a knife or two to someones throat who got in his way. So he spent his early adult years wandering Golarion. He started small, little jobs to make a bit of cash and it was easy…so so easy. People were so willing to give, and he took…and took. But as is usual with these scumbag types like Arkham, it wasn`t enough. He wanted the big score. To find the mark that could forever send him away on some tropical island surrounded by nothing but ocean and naked slaves all for himself…..some angel our boy is hey? So over the years he makes contacts and friends and if there is one thing he learnt it's that you can find a black sheep anywhere if you know where to look. After inquiring on some of the richer families in Magnimar he discovers something. It’s not any of the noble houses that are the wealthiest, it’s not the military that has the largest funds…..it’s the damn church of Abadar. THAT he figured, shall be his mark. The plan was flawless, or so he thought. Ingratiate himself to the church, start of slow and become trusted. Start making friends, easy enough to do with some well placed lies. Did you know the church treasurer is not that high in the chain of command? That changed now I tell you. After befriending her and spending a few nights getting close, Arkhams charms finally worked and he bedded the gullible poor thing. Apparently he couldn’t bear killing her, must have had a moment of weakness, so instead he drugged her enough that she would be out for the day. Then…he became her, i don't know how, but only a spineless worm would dress up like a woman. He went to work as her every day. Every night he would come home, drug her some more, then go back to work, slowly fixing the books a little each day adding to his own wealth. These zealous, self-righteous pigs had so much money what’s a bit of missing gold right?! That’s the way our little angel thinks you see. What the hell was he thinking!! Robbing the great church!!?? They have all manner of magics to ferret out little low rate punks like him. He bit off WAY more than he could chew. Almost a pity he didn’t kill that poor treasurer. She was the one who ID’d him as the kidnapper, poor bastard had a soft spot for her and let his guard down. If he would have killed her though we still would have got him…and on murder as well. Then we could hang the bastard. So that leads us to Sandpoint. Arkham spent his youth in Varisia training with those gypsy scum, and I heard a rumor he's back, looking to hook up with some old contacts. I'll be keeping my eyes open, and so should you. (Official report and journal of Theos Redgrave, Inquisitor of Abadar) The inquisitors report is of course highly biased and made Arkham to look worse then he is. He is a rogue an a scoundrel, but would never kill someone innocent. |