male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"Perhaps I was a bit overconfident in my skills and could have used a little extra time at the range to shake off the cobwebs. Let's see if I got the kinks out finally.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
Fidgit eyes widen as he was not really expecting an altercation to insue. After realizing the the start of hostile action, he quickly noches an arrow and lets fly!
"Finally! This is what you left the boredom of the gate for. Time to make an impression on my new companions."
"Bad move Cochise! Feel free to lay down your arms, when you've had enough. We didn't come here to kill."
Deadly aim + point blank shot
longbow:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
damage:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
obviously too much smack talk on my part incurred the wrath of the dice god. lol
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
For the party's info, Fidgit will go along with the direction of the party, but he would be itching to dust off his bow that has never known combat (outside of the practice range). Vote for confront, if it matters.
Leaning over and speaking in a voice audible only to Tsakolk, "These guards are getting on my nerves. Are we prepared to take this to next level?"
Fidgit gets more interested with the guard's threat. "Unpleasant? Would that be a threat of some kind? You may regret that action. It works both ways you know. Do you intend to dishonor yourselves AND the Ripper?"
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"Absolutely!" Fidgit gives a quick wink at Hadanka, confirming Fidgit understood what he was implying. "Could you imagine the disgrace of fighting for a man who is unable to appreciate the clanging of swords upon the battlefield. I believe 'murdered' is a bit glamorous. Withering, sick, and feeble is an unspeakable end to a hero's reign." Fidgit addresses the guards directly, "If this were the case, I know I would not expect my loyal subjects to prevent me from recovering."
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"Aiding the sick? Not really what I was expecting. I suppose we'll have to work our way up to a more exciting assignment, but at least it's not standing on a wall watching people go in and out of a gate."
Fidgit will go up to the gate and "knock", "Ahoy! We have business with Skelg. Please open up and allow us to proceed!"
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"It would appear discipline is a bit more lacks in the ranks of the Pathfinders. I can definitely get use to not having a watch captain screaming at me over what seems to be trivial subjects"
Looking around a smile shows as Fidgit is even more confident of his choice to leave the gate watch and join the Pathfinders. He acknowledges the half-orc addressing him, "Thank you. Ummm, Tsakolk, isn't it? I've often seen you come and go through the front gate. I'm excited to finally see some action and experience life beyond boring shifts at the gate." Fidgit extends a hand, "We've never been properly introduced. Fidgit Gossamar."
Fidgit moves around to the others offering a similar greeting. "Would any of you know the nature of our upcoming assignment? Am I correct in assuming we all are fairly green to Pathfinder life? If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm particularly skilled with the use of this." He reaches behind him and gives his longbow a jostle. "Should the need arise, I'm not unfamiliar with the ole standby though." Fidgit taps the head of a Warhammer hanging to his side with his other hand. "Tsakolk's reputation precedes him, but may I inquire to what skills the rest of you intend to contribute?"
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
Greetings all. Excited to get started with a "regular" group. Should be a lot of fun.
meet the player:
40 yr old. Married. Adult stepdaughter. 1 cat (mine), 2 wiener dogs (wife's), 4 turtles, 1 hedgehog. Customer service supervisor in a call center. Marine Corps vet. Nerd. Gamer.
Been playing D&d since 2nd edition. Occasional other random rpg's. Approximately 2 yrs ago my real life d&d group split up after a couple members moved away. Hoping to fill the d&d void I ventured to the pbp here at paizo.
I like the idea of the common rules PFS provides, allowing players from anywhere to come together and play on an even field. I like pbp a lot due to the "daily" fix without having to allocate 4+ hours in a single block, and trying to coordinate with many different peoples RL schedules.
Spending many nights on guard on the wall of Absalom, Fidgit often ushered returning Pathfinders through the gates. Many times hearing the fantastic stories of adventuring during their assignments.
One evening, halfway through his watch, the boredom and monotony of numerous eventless hours finally broke his will to hold on to the safety and comfort of city living. As he conveyed the lack of excitement to the relief guard replacing him, he looked at his longbow and longsword. Sparkling like new still from lack of use, he secured them to his body and headed home.
He didn't sleep much that night, as various imagery danced in his head of distant lands, mysterious magic items, and horrific creatures put down by his own arrows. He will be joining heading to the Grand Lodge tomorrow to begin a new life... as a Pathfinder.
"Fidgit Gossamar reporting for duty venture Captain. I'm excited to get started. My bow, sword, and military training are yours. What's my 1st assignment?"
Fidgit Gossamar
Human Male
Fighter 1 (Archery focused)
Faction: Grand Lodge
crunch:
Fidgit Gossamar
Human (Varisian) fighter 1
CG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +3; Senses Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +3 Dex)
hp 12 (1d10+2)
Fort +3, Ref +3, Will +0
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft. (20 ft. in armor)
Melee longsword +4 (1d8+3/19-20)
Ranged longbow +4 (1d8/×3)
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Statistics
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Str 16, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 13, Wis 10, Cha 8
Base Atk +1; CMB +4; CMD 17
Feats Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot
Traits dangerously curious, observant
Skills Acrobatics +0 (-4 to jump), Climb +4, Perception +5, Survival +4, Use Magic Device +4
Languages Common, Elven, Varisian
Other Gear hide armor, longbow, longsword, backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, grappling hook, silk rope (50 ft.), sunrod (4), waterskin, 21 gp, 9 sp
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Special Abilities
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Deadly Aim -1/+2 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Point-Blank Shot +1 to attack and damage rolls with ranged weapons at up to 30 feet.
Precise Shot You don't get -4 to hit when shooting or throwing into melee.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"See? I TOLD you I was the greatest swordsman the society has ever seen! That killing blow will make an amazing final entry in this journal we were tasked to keep. Are you ok Janira?"
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
unable to get around to attack, Fidgit runs back the way they came, rounds the corner to an adjacent tunnel and darts down the direction the group was travelling. Following the sounds of the group he appears at the tunnel opening just south of the gelatinous cube
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"Agreed, I wasn't able to show my skills very well that time. The next altercation WILL be different." Fidgit spins his blades over his hands before crossing them both across the front of his body and sheathing them simultaneously.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"What kind of ritual? In the interest of diplomacy, if it will carry favor with our aquatic friend here, I will volunteer to attempt this ritual." Fidgit approaches the pool, kneels at the edge and looks back at the party, shrudging his shoulders. "Now what?"
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
Fidgit relaxes his grip on the hilts of his short swords, thinking to himself, "It appears this creature poses no threat. I'll stay on alert, just in case though." Fidgit turns his attention more on the visible entrances to areas not yet explored, and keeps an eye out for other possible threats.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"It's all gibberish and unrelated symbols and pictures to me." Fidgit finishes copying a few last details in his journal, slaps the binder closed and shakes it. "Probably why Janira told us to record the events of our confirmation. In case we found something important, but were too inexperienced or lacked the skill to figure out" Having duely noted his journal, Fidgit takes a seat on a rock and waits for his fellow initiates to finish their study of the painted walls.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"I may not understand these writings, but they seem important. I'll make a copy of them in my journal and let people back at the lodge, more educated in such things, figure them out."
Fidgit does the best he can to copy what is on the walls into his journal.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"I'm not sure it means someone is expecting us. It does mean there is eather someone/something further inside, or there is a different way out of here besides the way we came. Either way, I don't plan to carry a 3' wide plank around with me. It's just not very stylish. I would say leave it in place, in case we need to make a quick escape back."
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"No problem. Toss me the rope."
Figit looks around for something to anchor the rope to.
perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
If there is nothing to anchor the rope to, Figit will knot the rope to make it easy for climbing, tie the end around his waist to anchor it, and drop the opposite end into the pit.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
While the group is getting organized, Fidgit will record the minotaur incident in his journal. Complete with a detailed picture of Janira tossing her pack into the cave trying to save the group from battle with the beast and equipping them for whatever may lie ahead.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
Fidgit puffs up his chest and places his hands on the hilts of his swords. Obviously thinking about engaging the minotaur. But when he hears Gailen confirm Janira's instructions and head into the cave, Fidgit reconsiders and dashes into the cave behind Gailen.
"I'm sure we could have taken it! I suppose part of being a pathfinder involves following our leaders' commands. She MUST know what she's doing."
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
Fidgit takes a moment to record the events up till now in his journal. Complete with elaborately drawn pictures of scenery and the enemy they defeated.
male Human Fighter/1: HP (12/12): AC (17/touch=12/flat=15): Saves (Fort=3/Ref=3/Will=0): Initiative +3: Perception +5: Sense Motive +0
"THAT is a lot of snakes! I'm good, but not good enough to do much against that."
Figit thinks to himself, "We something that can tackle many creatures at once. An area effect weapon of some kind. Oh yes, at Janira's suggestion, I got these..."
Figit pulls out a flask of alchemists' fire, scans over the directions labeled on the bottle, then throws it at the swarm of snakes.
alchemist fire:
Alchemist's Fire: You can throw a flask of alchemist's fire as a splash weapon. Treat this attack as a ranged touch attack with a range increment of 10 feet.
A direct hit deals 1d6 points of fire damage. Every creature within 5 feet of the point where the flask hits takes 1 point of fire damage from the splash. On the round following a direct hit, the target takes an additional 1d6 points of damage. If desired, the target can use a full-round action to attempt to extinguish the flames before taking this additional damage. Extinguishing the flames requires a DC 15 Reflex save. Rolling on the ground provides the target a +2 bonus on the save. Leaping into a lake or magically extinguishing the flames automatically smothers the fire.
