Brunner Hammerfell's page

Crud, if you change your mind let us know!

Yes, 2 minutes to post "I'm real busy" would have killed you.

Ultimatum? Oh never mind, I don't even know why I bother to argue. I'm the ogre. Fine. I'll just slink off back to my cave, and not try to make games for people which they might enjoy.

For the remaining players I do apologize for killing the game, but too much turnover kills a game deader than a lich.

Pity, I've been reading along. I was hoping one person would drop, but not three. drbuzzard, if you decide to run another game drop me a PM.

Pity, I was hoping covering perception and traps would get Brunner into the game.

Congratulations all! Have a good game.

Monday is close of submissions.

Two days left, we're getting down to it.

I'm looking forwards to seeing your selections drbuzzard. I also want to thank you for running the game, we players appreciate it.

I've played with drbuzzard, whoever gets in will enjoy the game. Good luck everyone and good gaming.

Well, I tried drbuzzard, I tried to resist the urge to make a backstory for Brunner. Sadly, I failed. However, I did resist the urge to put it here, instead only posting it on his page. For what it's worth, it's really short.

@ Kurgan Kegstalker, now that I have a backstory for Brunner, would you mind adding a third line for his posting on your wonderful list?

Please add: Raised by Toragdans, they quickly learned Brunner 'Works to the ringing of a different hammer.'

Brunner Hammerfell wrote:

I looked real hard at throwing shields. What becomes restrictive is the weight. At a str of 13 Brunner can carry 50 lbs worth of gear... Using 25 lbs for armor and each shield weighting 8 lbs. that leaves me 4 lbs for something to shoot or throw....

Muleback Cords? 1,000gp and effectively triples your carrying capacity. 150 lbs.

Hmmm didn't think about the cords, that's a good idea. I also started thinking about carrying the extra shields in the backpack.... I think I'll go look a t the cords...

Edit: Thanks Djack for the reminder, going with the cords and back to my original archetype 'weapons master'

Also, for being a switch hitter...throwing shield. Only costs 50 gold. Makes your dwarven warshields a thrown weapon. Makes feats like weapon focus and weapon specialization work in melee and ranged and means that you don't need a second weapon training category. Instead, options like focused weapon, trained weapon, and trained initiative, can be used instead...

I looked real hard at throwing shields. What becomes restrictive is the weight. At a str of 13 Brunner can carry 50 lbs worth of gear, even with a handy haversack (which will eat up most of his cash) it leaves 45 lbs for armor and weapons. Using 25 lbs for armor and each shield weighting 8 lbs. that leaves me 4 lbs for something to shoot or throw. I'm going to start with four chakrams, and since he has quick draw, he can use the chakrams at range, then draw the shields for closer work.

Now, once we get further in and he can afford to make everything from mithril, Maybe?

... I generally don't see a need for background skills...

Sort of silly to have background skills if you don't have a background

:)

Edit:I guess if I'm going to snark I may as well introduce my character. Brunner is RH's Fighter/unchained rogue. His two weapon style will be using the dwarven War-shield. I was thinking the Axe gauntlet, but he'd have to take them off every time he picks a lock. This way he just sets the shields down (or something like that) And hopefully I'll sort out how two shields add to the AC before we get started. I considered taking an archetype either 'weapons master' or 'two weapon warrior' but I think I'll take a few feats to switch hit for a ranged weapon, so the second fighter Weapon Training group may come in handy. I'll get his stats posted here in a little bit, and who knows maybe even a short background.

Hey GM RelicBlackOUT, I decided to wait until your recruitment was over, but I wanted to welcome you back.

I really enjoyed the Old School Modules game I was in with you. As you know, I'd left the boards due to a change in employment. Obviously, things changed again, and I was able to come back. I'm glad to see you're back also, trust me we all understand life happens. I would have applied, accept 'RoW' is one of the few AP's I've finished. So I thought I should leave room for someone who hasn't played it.

Again, welcome back I know the folks you've accepted will enjoy your GM style.

Yeah, that's understandable, all those dwarves look alike...

Cus we've got short legs and will never catch up in a fight all the ways inz the back!

"That's nae a tactical reason, that's a physical reason. a' fowks know clerics (especially dwarf clerics) "in th' back..."

"Some hoo Ah aye assumed someain named Askauld "Beerfiend" Magnusson woods be a Feckin' dwarf."

So, Sadly we have not, I'm in four games with him and it's been silent.

I know GMMichael posted he was very sick in the four games I'm in him with. I haven't heard anything else. I'm hoping he is on the road to recovery.

Oh function is a thing, I remember experiencing it once back in the fall of '89.

Hope you folks get feeling better :)

"Torag, help yer servant destroy thes undeid abomination."Calling on the power of the living rock deep under feet, Brunner extends the chain on his dorn-dergar and tries to strike the undead standing in the doorway. Breathing a soft "Thenk ye" as he feels the stone ball of the ancient weapon strike the undead.

move action, extend dorn dergar to reach weapon, swift action Stonestrike, attack: dorn-dergar PA, SL
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 24 for damage: 1d10 + 1 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 4 + 3 = 14

Flinching as the half orc curses Brunner shakes his head. He knew several fine druids most of them brave and true, and only a few would eat some things that a dwarf wouldn't.

Saddened by the fact that they were not able to communicate with the cat, Brunner, having not extended the ball yet, looks down at the lynx. "Sorry abit thes kitty, eh'd raither be strikin' yer undeid master. but Ah cannae hae ye chewin' oan mah friends." He then gives the chain a twist and swings the heavy stone ball at the wild cat hitting it on the head, knocking it to the ground.

Turning his attention towards the real threat, he moves towards the door of the cabin and the undead.

Attack: Dorn-dergar PA, move action 20 ft.
attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 1 = 17 fr damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 3 = 17

Looking back over his shoulder as he draws his weapon, Brunner, willing to help the uneducated half orc, speaks slower and louder, because that always helps people understand. Ah said speck tae th' Blasted Hairy Beastie! Sae it dornt eat us."

Drawing an arrow and firing at the undead creature in the doorway, Brunner calls to Arkhan, "Arkhan, Can ye gab tae th' moggie, catfin' it wa it's protectin' thes Undeid abomination?" Seeing his arrow go astray, he drops the bow, husting out of the woods as he draws the dorn-dergar. "Bah, aam nae guid at attacks frae a distance."

Attack, long bow, free action, drop bow, move action 20 ft draws weapon free action
attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14 for damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Wrapping the chain of his Dorn-Dergar around his waist, Brunner moves up beside Ethan, Quickly stringing the bow he had acquired. "Ah dunnae kinn hoo ye shoot one ay these aw day, they're sae unwieldy.

Arkhan just raises an eyebrow at the apparently lying townie.

Edran's not a townie, he's the bard who left town just before the attack and that we found in the woods by himself.

Curious that Arkhan would accuse Edran of lying, when everyone had actually been checking the supplies, Brunner makes sure Wilbur has the shield gripped right. Nodding in agreement with Tarrow, "Tarrow's reit, we need tae be mair cannie. He then turns and invites Wilbur to join him as part of the rear guard.

When they get to the cabin, Brunner moves forward, looking from Tarrow to Eilyne and then Barhador asking, "Dae some ay ye lighter armored folks want tae ease forward a wee bit?"

updated:

Wilbur AC:16(FF:12/T:14)CMD:15 Saves-FO: 4 RE:+ 4 WL: +1 HP:13/13
1st lvl brawler M Human (Taldan)
unarmed strike (weapon focus, bleeding attack)

That beats Brunners 7 as well

Nodding with Edran's explanation, Brunner reminds him; "Yer reit, everyone has checked th' supplies. but min' they've ken each other their whole li'es an' jist mit ye. Gie them time, they'll come aroond."

Moving towards the pig farmer, Wilbur, Brunner noticed he got in a couple of good punches. The dwarf encouraged the pig farmer to keep practicing. Even giving him his shield and crossbow, then helping him try on the leather armor that Lirosa took off.

Picking up one of the longbows Brunner tests it and nods. Putting the bow back in it's quivers scabbard he slings it over his shoulder. Asking "Dae we still hae time tae make it tae th' cabin?"

15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8 is correct. (Google is our friend) ;)

15 point build with no race mod.

no race mod.? I will need to change Wilbur, I gave him + 2 to dex.

I thought the elite array was: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8

So Wilbur will take the leather, I'll adjust the numbers:

Wilbur AC:14(FF:12/T:12)CMD:15 Saves-FO: 4 RE:+ 4 WL: +1 HP:13/13
1st lvl brawler M Human (Taldan)
unarmed strike (weapon focus, bleeding attack)

He can use the two javelins, but wouldn't be the best with them. If we don't pass out the +2 str bows, Brunner could take one and give Wilbur the heavy crossbow,

We had a spreadsheet with all of our loot somewhere. I think there were some unclaimed weapons and armor on it.

It's in Brunner's header, but once we passed out the items I cleared them off.

I think I'd rather just stat them and let you do the work leave them as npc's.

Wilbur AC:12(FF:10/T:12)CMD:15 Saves-FO: 4 RE:+ 4 WL: +1 HP:13/13
1st lvl brawler M Human (Taldan)
unarmed strike (weapon focus, bleeding attack)

If there's no call elsewhere for them, I would like to give Lirosa the MW Studded and one of the Str Longbows.

Is she dropping any other armor? I'm hoping to pick something light up for Wilbur. Obviously the padded armor is available, but if something better is out there he'll use it.

So I've go Wilbur done, here's his crunch if anyone wants to double check it.

So is it our Character taking someone under their wing and training them, or is it an NPC we pick to play?

edit

also...perk time. Each of you get to choose 1 NPC to take under your wing.

hmmm nevermind

I guess Brunner can teach Wilbur how to box...

I'll have Wilbur done in the morning, I'm reading up on brawlers a little, may not do the pet pig, just to keep things simple.

Kining AC:16 (FF:16/T:10)CMD:12 Saves-FO:+1 RE:+0 WL:+4 HP:16/16 2nd Expert-Smith/Merchant {Droskar} F Dwarf Dwarven Warhammer

Sorry about being so slow with this, just noticed she's a 2nd level expert as well, and a worshiper of Droskar. I noticed she was hiding from the fight. Not sure I'd be able to do the character justice. I may look at the list again. But I promise I'll make a decision soon.

Edit:So GMMichael, I'm considering Wilbur as a brawler. Where are you at on archetypes for theses guys, I'm considering "wildchild" so he would have a pet boar he is after all a pig farmer.

Why yes, yes it is. Or at least that's what I'm assuming it is.

Oh, did we have a full list of the NPCs we had saved?

It's on the campaign info page.

I am happy to take another, Brunner?

IT's cool, I really hadn't decided, I think I'll do the other dwarf. Stick with a theme.

by the way...love me some wheel of time. Ive been saying for years they should do a series about it. Im eager to start watching, just havent yet.

Perrin was my favorite...he and Thom

Wow, hard to pick a favorite sometimes. I would say my favorite character was Lan. Of the three boys I became really fond of Matt. They play to my two favorite extremes.

just realized I accidently put my post for discussion in game.... oh well.

Okay. Kind of a weird perk, there, but, interesting concept. Certainly helps grow the team organically. Another reason to look through the list again. <grin>

Edit: Taidel and Lirosa are already Fighters. Minor metagame and pick someone else, or pick Lirosa as an extension of the scene in the middle of that fight, reducing our net benefit? I should probably pick Lirosa. <shrug> Unless someone wants to talk me out of it. Who's going to train Raymond of the Red Shirt?

Hmm, I was thinking Raymond just for fun, or would Kining be a more likely subject?

As Brunner is carrying some of the things he found to put with the supplies he overhears Betram's accusations. Moving closer he pauses to listen to the newest arrivals explanation.

What kind of 'terms' are Betrtam and Brunner on? The sense motive is for Edran's response
sense motive: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 boooooo

yeah, loved the books, only read each of them once. But I didn't start them until around 2005, so I only had to wait on the 'Brandon Sanderson ending. First three shows were posted last night, so binge watched all of them. Got about a fourth of the way through the first book.

Started my post this morning and stopped to cook my wife breakfast. Didn't realize Arkhan had posted. I had spent enough time on the second paragraph that I left it with a line through it. Couldn't make myself delete it, even if it never happened :)

Hmmm got ninja'd by Arkhan, probably should change my post

Seeing the chaos of battle end, but the bickering between the townsfolk begin, Brunner frowns as the Hobgoblin is permitted to surrender but is then still attacked. As Eathan heals Raymond, Brunner watches as the townsfolk begin to bicker. Brunner shakes his head, wrapping the Dorn-Dergar around his waist as Eathan begins to make a case for sparing the life of the enemy. Brunner steps forward, raising an eyebrow as Barhador and Tarrow disagree with his friend the priest of Erastil.

Walking up to where Ethan had ministered to the hobgoblin, Brunner pats his young friend on the shoulder, "Yak, Ethan we will shaw th' gobo mercy." He looks at the people of the village, "We'll nae execute th' gobo coz ay revenge." Then he looks towards Barhador, "We'll nae execute th' gobo coz we cannae keep an eye oan it ur coz we're afraid it will rin aff an' warn it's army." He looks towards his friend Tarrow, drawing his axe. "We'll execute th' gobo coz it has proven itself tae be a blecht in Torag's sight. Th' mercy it get's is tae pass intae oblivion Unconscioos."

Turning towards the unconscious Hobgoblin mercenary, Brunner lifts the axe in both hands. "By Torag's will, Ah send ye tae Pharasma. Main she reward ye fur aw eternity fur yer actions while ye waur alife." Then driving the blade of the axe into the hobgoblin leaders skull.

cdg: 3d8 + 12 ⇒ (1, 3, 7) + 12 = 23

Watching as Arkhan drives his scimitar into the hobgoblin Brunner nods in agreement, but winces slightly as the druid yells at the towns folk. While some start to gather berries, Brunner starts removing anything they can use from the bodies of the dead hobgoblins.

I took a break from binge watching "Wheel of Time" (on Amazon prime) and checked the posts. My brains mush so I will post in the morning after I've had some coffee but I did want to ask for clarification.

So part of the oath of 'Torag's' paladins is:

Against my people's enemies I will show no mercy. I will not allow their surrender, except to extract information. I will defeat them, and I will scatter their families. Yet even in the struggle against our enemies, I will act in a way that brings honor to Torag.

Hatred: a +1 racial bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the orc and goblinoid subtypes because of their special training against these hated foes.

So I've heard it argued that a Dwarf Paladin, can execute one of these enemies and still maintain his Lawful Good standing with Torag.

GMMicheal, do you have an opinion on this that you would be willing to share?

"Cheers Aubri, 'at feels much better." Smilng, Brunner nods to Caiden's Cleric. Lookng at Sarah, he nods back towards the fog, "Lassie, try an' gab 'at ranger intae gonnae back whaur it's safe, we're gonnae need 'er tay much fur 'er tae gie killed it haur."

Stepping towards the bounty hunter, Brunner swings his Dorn-Dergar over Arkhan's head and aims at the hobgoblin. Hitting the leader in the shoulder, he gives a toothy smile. "It's abit time Ah burst somethin'."

Move 10 ft Attack Dorn-Dergar hatred, PA
attack: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 - 1 = 23 for damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11

I don't see Ethan on the map, but I'm assuming Brunner's proximity to two hobgoblins would put him outside of Ethan's channel,

Seeing the townsfolk join in and put the hobgoblin down, Brunner nods approvingly "Weel dain laddies, 'at showin' these gobo's." He puases for a moment, using his 'lay on hands' gift to heal himself a little, then he looks towards the hobgoblin leader, Extending his Dorn-Dergar to full length, "Let's gie th' leader an' finish thes." He begins swinging the weapon over his head, walking towards the hobgoblin leader.

swift:LoH, Move action: extend the Dorn Dergar to reach weapon, move action 20 ft towards the leader
LoH: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Brunner also has damage resistance so every hit he took did one point less damage

Brunner may well be the worst combatant that I've ever played. I guess it's good he's so eloquent.

Frustrated that he can't get a bead on the hobgoblin, Brunner is relived that that his breastplate is protecting him from the axes. Growling at the hobgoblin, "At thes rate we main an aw be playin' tidily winks. noo hauld still sae Ah can burst yer noggin." He then swings the weapon again, watching in dismay as the enemy dances out of reach.

Full Attack Dorn-Dergar PA
attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 1 = 5 for damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12

Frustrated that he isn't hitting the hobgoblin, he tightens his two fisted grip on the Dorn-Dergar, lifting it like a sledge hammer. "Hauld still ye glaikit gobo, Ah hae fowk tae protect an' yoo're gettin' in mah way." Paying more attention to talking to the hobgoblin than to his Dorn-Dergar he catches the stone head in a low lying branch. Frustrated beyond belief Brunner snarls. "Whit idiot pit trees oan mah battlefield.

Full Attack Dorn-Dergar PA
attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 1 = 5 for damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12

I keep reading these thinking "Man their right, DMMichael is killing it." But I keep thinking "If I chime in now I'm just being a Homer."

Homer or not, it really is a lot, and you doing it well :)

Wow quite the post! So just a little fluff and a reminder that Brunner has damage resistance 1, so damage was only 5 hp

'Fighting instead of hiding, I knew they were a brave lot.' Seeing the townsfolk swell out of the mist, a tear comes to Brunner's eye. he gives the hobgoblin a wicked smile. "Ye gobo's ur messin' wi' th' wrang fowk."

Feeling the axe blades ricochete off his armor, Brunner smiles widly through his thick beard. "That's a guid idea gobo, come closer." As the chain comes about, he shortens his grip and swings the stone ball in a two fisted overhand attack but swings high over the hobgoblins head.

move shorten grip on weapon. Attack Dorn-Dergar PA
attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 1 = 12 for damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 3 = 15

Hearing the voices Brunner looks up. Seeing the goblins he drops the helmet full of berries, loosening the Dorn-Dergar as he moves towards the nearest., "Gobo's! at leest thes time they cam tae us insteid ay makin' us rin them doon." Swinging the ball and chain he releases it, aiming at the nearest enemy. Missing the hobgoblin, he bounces the stone ball off of a nearby sapling.

20 ft move. Attack Dorn-Dergar
attack: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 1 = 6 for damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 3 = 15

Due to his short legs and slow speed, Brunner again places himself behind he refugees. Bringing up rear, he encourages those he can as he keeps an eye out for anyone coming up behind them. Hearing the group spread the word about the tubers and such, Brunner presses through the townsfolk in time to hear the wise elf saying they should stop and harvest the berries and tubers. Nodding in agreement, Brunner blurts out, "That's a braw idea, I've a gift fur pickin' berries, Bein' built sae law tae th' grin an' aw. I'll gang help." Moving to the berry bush, Brunner takes off his stone helmet and starts filling it with blackberries.