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Without a doubt, play what you want. Heck…I’m rethinking my original Paladin concept even now (I’m reading up on some lore…considering an elf rogue/paladin build). If I found out that someone didn’t submit what they wanted because I put in a concept, I’d feel bad.

I'd like to try this but am kinda stumped for ideas. Closest I have is a climber based on the main character from the Cairn video game. Lots of climbing and physical stuff. Rogue? Ranger? Monk?

Vigilante? Lots of options.

Rooftop Infiltrator (Ex): The vigilante gains a climb speed equal to half his base speed, which increases to his full base speed when climbing a rope.

Chase Master (Ex): Whether he is the pursuer or the pursued, few can best a vigilante at a chase. He receives a bonus on all checks during a chase equal to half his vigilante level or +4, whichever is greater.

Close the Gap (Ex): Each round, at the start of his turn, the vigilante can designate one foe within 20 feet that isn’t adjacent to him. When he moves, he doesn’t provoke attacks of opportunity from that foe as long as he ends his move adjacent to that foe. If he charges that foe, he does not take the –2 penalty to his AC on any attacks made by the designated foe.

Leap and Bound (Ex): A vigilante with this talent adds his Strength bonus on Acrobatics checks in addition to his Dexterity modifier. He is always treated as having a running start when jumping, and his high jumps are treated as long jumps when determining the DC. When the vigilante jumps, he does not fall until the end of his turn, allowing him to attack or perform other actions in midair. If the vigilante grapples a creature capable of bearing his weight, he does not fall, instead remaining adjacent to the creature as it moves. A vigilante must be at least 10th level to select this talent.

It’s really customizable

DBH wrote:

I have an idea for an Oracle.

How would an oracle following the Dark Tapestry mystery fit the campaign?

I'm thinking someone who isn't all there, looks through people and listens to things others can't hear. Probably taking the Whisper network trait as well.

And looking at the corruptions either Hive or Possessed fit her theme.

Apologies for saying it was okay earlier, but full casters are banned, and Oracle is a full caster. I don't know why I didn't remember it was a full caster. 6th level casters and below only!

Omdura with VMC Oracle could get the feel down.

Critzible with the world’s strongest halfling!

Good to see you again as well. :)

I’ll see if I can dig up my old rule book, or failing that find one online so I can do this properly. :)

And yes playing too many editions makes things blur together.

I’m also dreaming up a slayer. Which is just so Warhammer…

2d10 ⇒ (7, 4) = 11
2d10 ⇒ (9, 10) = 19
2d10 ⇒ (8, 10) = 18
2d10 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11
2d10 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
2d10 ⇒ (2, 7) = 9
2d10 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
2d10 ⇒ (7, 7) = 14
2d10 ⇒ (2, 8) = 10
2d10 ⇒ (2, 8) = 10

And if I remember correctly, one stat can be rolled again? Or turned into a 10? It’s been a long time.

2d10 ⇒ (8, 2) = 10

My way of showing interest

Is this allowed?

Race: Elf
- Feysighted: You gain detect magic as a constant spell-like ability, with a caster level equal to your character level. This racial trait replaces elven magic.
- Moonkissed: Elves with this alternate racial trait gain a +1 racial bonus on saving throws. This replaces elven immunities and keen senses.
- Long-Limbed: Elves with this racial trait have a base move speed of 35 feet. This racial trait replaces weapon familiarity.

Class 1: Drill Sergeant / Trench Fighter (3)
Class 2: Spellslinger Wizard

Stats:
Str (10) Dex (18) Con (11) Int (16) Wis (11) Cha (8)

With the plan of going next 4 levels in wizard (to get lvl 3 spells) and then eldritch knight.

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The basic idea behind this build is an elf who has what appears to be a cross between a gun and a wizard's staff. He doesn't fire bullets from it in the traditional sense, but rather inscribes small scrolls, which are rolled up and placed within the staff the way someone would put bullets into a rifle. By activating the trigger, the scroll is consumed and the spell is cast.

So he isn't a "gunslinger" by any traditional sense. Rather, a very different kind of mage.

Picture this

Will Save: 1d20 ⇒ 19

”No!” He yelled out. ”This. Isn’t. Real!” He hissed through clenched teeth, saying it to himself as much as the figure. Abandoning his attempt to light the candle he threw it with all of his might at the figure.

Grumbaki's Character:

Soft, almost malleable in his hand, while seemingly trapped in the blind alleyways, is a mere Beeswax candle, 4/5 remaining. An electrum needle in one hand, a used candle in the other. The size, it looks to have been a five-hour candle with approximately four hours remaining, should it be lit.

Standing in the cobblestone road you hear It -- tall, lanky, wrapped in tattered cloth bandages -- crawling and scrabbling through the narrow hole-between-buildings to reach you.

For a moment he froze up. Everywhere he looked was a dead end. There were no windows, no doors, no walls that he could climb. And even if there were, his foot was injured. Each step sent a sharp reminder that the best he could do was hobble, not run.

He had an electrum needle. It was thus an alloy of gold and silver...and he had a candle. The former *could* be used as an improvised weapon, but that was more about defiance than victory. It was valuable, but the material and the size made for very little practical use.

So he took the needle and he struck it against the cobblestone streets, repeatedly scraping it against it. He hoped and he prayed for a spark. Something which could light the candle.

Maybe this wasn't real? Maybe it was all in his head. Or maybe it was a test. Why else would he be in such a horrific place? Why else would he have found what he did? It was a test...or a lesson. A lesson in that something as valuable as electrum was only valuable because others thought it so. But at the end of the day, the rich and the poor alike died. And the candle? It was like faith. If unlit, it was powerless. But lighting it required sacrifice. The sacrifice of the valuable needle. He prayed as he struck the cobblestones, not caring if the needle bent or broke. He prayed for a spark. The smallest bit of light in the dark...

Moving forward you can roll for me. It keeps things moving. :)

But hey! To keep things moving, I'll throw a roll out here for the current scene.

1d20 ⇒ 19

Grumbaki's character:

You squeeze through the short, narrow door. It is dark. A narrow, horizontal shaft. A light at the end of the tunnel. You crawl toward the light and bump into another small object. You can't make out its features in the darkness.

You exit the shaft at the other end and find yourself in another cobblestone alley. Identical to that from where you came. Hopefuly It can't crawl through the shaft; it was barely big enough for you and It is far taller. But very thin. Awkwardly thin and tall.

Three alleyways look to exit this cobblestone path.

But they are all dead ends.

Dead Ends.

Each of the three alleys end a mere thrity or thirty-five feet down. The cobblestone roads go nowhere. No doors on the buildings. No windows.

Just the tiny crawlway from which you came.

The object! What is the new object you found in the tunnel?!

He groaned as he looked around, despair gripping his heart. The adrenaline was fading, and the pain in his foot was so intense. He took a tentative step and grimaced. He'd run if he had to. Using ne hand to steady himself against a wall, he thought about his options. That *thing* was going to come after him. It was going to crawl through there, and it would get through. And all he had was a needle. A needle to stab it. A needle to make it feel pain. A needle to give him the illusion of a chance. A..the...the object! He had found something in the tunnel! With his free hand he pulled it out...

Grumbaki's character:

Finally after running something stands out in the fog. A small door in one of the buildings. You'd have to squeeze through it almost as, though the height matches your height, it is very narrow. A door made for a Pixie or a Goblin or a skinny Gnome.

You barely noticed it through the fog, only a draft parted the gray-yellow mist for a moment.

It is about thirty or forty feet away down the alleyway you just passed. You can run back ten feet, turn down that cobblestone road, and reach the little door of hope.

There is no hope.

This hole was not made for me. He though, glumly. But what options did he have? There was a limit to how far he could run. He would slow. He would tire. He would die. The door was not one of hope, it was one of split section decisions. With an injured foot, he knew that running was a losing proposition. Better to force his way through the door and towards whatever was within.

Maybe it was a “good” thing that it was a tight squeeze? Perhaps whatever chased him wouldn’t be able to get in. And if it did try, it would also taste his needle….

Good to know! If this guy survives, then that'll be nice to have. :)

This is exciting. I love the feeling of pure danger of this opening scene.

Grumbaki's Character:

It is going to kill you. It knows only murder. Slaughter. Pain and Fear and certain death. Unavoidable as Old Age or Dragon's Breath. If it sees you, you will die.

Run

You turn corner after corner running. It may not be inside you but maybe it can hear your thoughts. Maybe it can sense your Soul. It is coming.

The alley you are running in has no more turns left or right. It is a straight line. The building left and right has no end. No windows; no doors. A straight line. Hopefully the fog will lessen and you'll soon see when the alley finally comes to an intersection.

It doesn't.

Something stabs your foot. You fly to the ground roll after roll as your forward momentum sommersaults you across the cobblestones.

Sticking out of the soft sole of your foot is a long sewing needle, except not a needle because there’s no ‘loop’ at the base in which to thread a filament. Yet not a nail as it is too thin and soft. Made of Electrum!

He gaped at the long needle. No, not a needle. A nail? Made of electrum? He laughed at the absurdity of it all. So much wealth, but it meant nothing. It could buy him nothing, because he was going to die. He was going to die a wealthy man, and he was going to die exactly the same as a poor one.

He ripped the needle out of his foot, the pain reminding him that he was still alive. Wealth? That meant nothing here. But if it caught him, then he could share the pain. Maybe it would remember him if he got even a single stab in. Fear gripped him again, his body flooding itself with enough chemicals to make him forget the pain.

He got to his feet and began to run again, this time clutching the needle. A door. A window. Nothing existed. But he had to find something. It had to exist. He had to keep moving. The fog had to give way to something, be it an entrance, an exit, or even a turn. It had too...right?

He ran. He did not know why, but he ran. There was a reason for it, a good one. Of that he was sure. Perhaps something was chasing him? Or it was already inside of him? Perhaps if he ran fast enough, ran far enough, then he would escape it. Or himself. He knew not which, and he knew not why. He only knew what he had to do.

He looked around wildly. There was something he was looking for. Or perhaps something that would help him. Regardless, he was desperate to find it.

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1d20 ⇒ 13

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I’ve been here several years, but not an arsenal fan.

Cheers. :)

I appreciate the write up. Ironically I had edited out the request before I saw your response because I had come to the same conclusion you did. But again, I appreciate the consideration.

I’ll get the profile written up.

Wonderful! I’ll put together a bladebound then.

I actually love the idea of such an arcane heavy party. It has a certain theme to it that is pretty rare.

I’m actually considering just going armored battle mage. Never did that before. Sadly both it and bladebound trade out the lvl3 arcana so they can’t be combined.

What about a bladebound magus? Ultimate magic so it’s an approved list. Gets the blade at lvl3 so it starts off without any weapons.

And how about I start with a nonfunctional prosthetic arm: purely narrative, no weapon. At 3rd level, when Black Blade comes online, the weapon manifests from it, revealing it was never just a prosthetic. The same “body horror” type feel. But lvl 1 matches the lack of resources feel.

Well. Or some kind of magus. Either way the arm could be narrative rather than mechanical benefit.

Not a problem! It’s why I ask. :)

I’ll avoid anything involving natural attacks or unarmed combat then…will give this some thought.

Very interesting take on race stats. I like that a lot. Will give this some thought. But I’m thinking of a monk of some sort. Perhaps going into dragon disciple (a build I’ve wanted to do for awhile but never had a chance for)

Question; should we make backgrounds for our characters, but just keep it as OOC knowledge due to the amnesia?

Trevor86, I'm sorry to hear what you have gone through. Please take care of yourself. Should you ever decide to come back to these boards, then I hope to game with you. Otherwise, may the future be kind to you.

Everyone else, my sickness abates. And I'm picking up the pieces of everything else that needs doing. I'll get a post up as soon as I can.

Been saying this for other games as well…sorry if I’m being quiet right now. First work exploded (worst week I’ve had in 7 years) but now I’m sick as well. Can’t keep any food down. Not fun. I’m still here though. Just abit blessed by tzeentch and nurgle at the same time.

Sorry for quietness. Work exploded. And now I’m sick as a dog. Which has apparently spread to one of my daughters. Posting has fallen because of this. I’ll try to get back into the game soon.

Also expect to post about 5 to 10 times in our dedicated hour.

Not something I can do either. Ah well. Hope everyone has fun!

5d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 1, 4) = 15 13
5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 4, 2) = 21 14
5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 1, 2, 4) = 14 12
5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 3, 1) = 18 13
5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 5, 2, 2) = 15 15
5d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 4, 1, 5) = 14 14
5d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 6, 4) = 22 17

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5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 5, 6, 2) = 21 17
5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 6, 2) = 17 13
5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 1, 2) = 16 13
5d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 4, 6) = 23 15
5d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 4, 6) = 16 14
5d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 3, 5) = 22 15
5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 6, 2) = 21 18

18/17/15/15/14/13

Yeah. Second set is nice. :)

Planning on a cleric of some sort, and trying to learn/understand the spellcasting rules. Where are we looking for a full pdf? Having a hard time finding it and how it breaks down classes.

Seconding this. I’m thinking a dragon disciple. Always wanted to play one. :)

That…is actually really interesting. I like it aloof.

Have fun to those chosen!

The site’s back up!

And the people rejoiced :)

I'm still working on my character, need to figure out what to do with treats (6 traits that can't overlap? Sheesh), and what to do with all the gold I have to spend. Not to mention their name.

But, the mechanics are coming across nicely. Honestly, I'm wondering where people were pulling 40 Armour and +30 attack bonuses from, as I'm genuinely struggling to hit the targets. Though I suppose the kneecapping of the ABP has definitely helped in that regard. Also, I only rolled an 18 when I've seen 24s and 26s from others, so the lack of ability scores likely didn't help either.

There's a reason I'm staying at range.

For stats, it can come down to a few things. For example…with an 18. And say…my favorite race, a dwarf.

Str: 10 (base) + 10 (points) + 6 (mythic levels) +1 (lvl4) +1 (tome for +1 insight) = 26
Dex: 10 (base) +1 (points) +1 (tome) = 12
Con: 10 (base) + 5 (points) +1 (tome) +2 (race) = 18
Int: 10 (base) +1 (points) +1 (tome)
Wis: 10 (base) +1 (points) +1 (tome) +2 (race) +2 (ABP) = 16
Cha: 10 (base) -2 (race) = 8

Str (26) Dex (12) Con (18) Int (12) Wis (16) Cha (8)

For your to-hit that’s +6 (BaB) +8 (Str) +1 (Enchantment) for +15 off the bat. Not too hard to find another +5 lying around.

And for AC? 21 off the bat with plate armor +1 and dex12. Up to +9 from other sources that can be grabbed (unhindering shield and the like)

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Also…a kineticist at lvl 6 gets +2 size bonus to 2 physical stats.

Dex: 10 (base) + 8 (points) + 4 (mythic levels) +1 (lvl4) +1 (tome for +1 insight) +2 (Size) = 26
Con: 10 (base) + 9 (points) + 2 (mythic levels) +1 (tome for +1 insight) +2 (Size) +2 (Race) = 26
Wis: 10 (base) + 1 (points) +1 (tome) +2 (ABP) +2 (Race) = 16

So that’s a 26/26/18 spread with the 18 points. Just need the other half to be something that helps with Will saves. Throw in Hardy, Glory of Old and Steel Soul? +5 to all saves vs Magic and SLAs. Making the 16 Wis more than enough.

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Anyways I used those examples as they aren’t what you are doing. Just showing that with an 18 it’s harder, but still possible to hit the numbers you want for core stats.

Is it still 250k gold to spend?

Derp. It means to hit.

Yeah, the cap seems fair to me. Only took a few minutes to lower Fei to AC 30 and +20 to hit. The rest of the numbers (equipment especially) are up in the air. And the feats/talents will be redone.

AC 30….

Current
* AC 10 (base) + 10 (Dex) + 9 (Armor) + 6 (Natural Armor) + 3 (Deflection) +1 (Dodge) +1 (Size) = 40

Now…Dex drops from 30 to 26. Deflection drops to +1 and natural armor enhancement lost.

* AC 10 (base) + 8 (Dex) + 9 (Armor) + 3 (Natural Armor) + 1 (Deflection) +1 (Dodge) +1 (Size) = 33

Dropping enduring armor. Left with unarmored training, which with ABP becomes +6 AC.

* AC 10 (base) + 8 (Dex) + 6 (Armor) + 3 (Natural Armor) + 1 (Deflection) +1 (Dodge) +1 (Size) = 30

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“ TH max is +20”

What does that mean?

Okay, question because I'm a bit lost. How do you guys like, make these characters you're using to post that aren't Organized Play characters? When I try making an alias, it doesn't give me a room to do an about at all.

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Funny, I'm also working on a Gathlain - been a long while since I played one. Different flavour and different classes, though.

Picture
He fights like a cross between Spiderman (for the cinematic movement) and a Jedi (he wields a light saber, kinda).

GM_Panic, I can help with sheet reviews, but I'd wait until after selections - less work this way.
Also, there's already significant gap in optimization between several of the builds posted, but hopefully people can tone down as needed, depending on the final party.

I personally think some guidelines would be helpful.

“Please don’t exceed AC…whatever. Don’t have saves beyond xyz. To hit should be about abc. DPS should be about blaba per round.”

It allows creativity, but keeps everyone in line. Otherwise we are making characters with rules that allow wild divergence.

Fei Wan wrote:

eriktd, want to have a joint background for this?

Sure, that would be awesome! I love elementalists. I built a cold elemontalist (I called him an elemintalist) for an ill-fated game once that I adored playing for as long as it lasted. Let's confer!

:D

Will post some thoughts later…when I have more.

As I said before I really enjoyed your other campaign. However, looking back and I’m not feeling the character I made. I’ll think of a new one.

Stats: 6d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 4, 3, 5) = 23

reroll 1: 1d6 ⇒ 6 28

A good idea on timing.

As for the discussion, this is my rule of thumb:

Lvl 1: Someone with talent or skill, that might well be out of the ordinary (adventurer class level + probably much better stats. At most Gaston from Beauty and the Beast)

Lvl 3: A veteran. If you’ve served, then this would be the guy with a few deployments under his belt who instantly gains respect for what he has experienced.

Lvl 7: Local hero. Has accomplished something that could legitimately be called heroic. Reaching the upper limits of the line between “human and superhero”

Lvl 11: National hero. This is the kind of person a king would call when something needs to be done that is beyond the powers of the army.

Lvl 15: Actual superhero. These are the kinds of people who handle dangers beyond mortal comprehension.

Lvl 20: Demigod.

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It’s just a rule of thumb for me, especially when making a character background.

So…pick a profession like scribe or blacksmith and build around that? I’m interested.

4d6 - 1 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 6) - 1 = 17
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 5, 1) - 1 = 12
4d6 - 1 ⇒ (2, 1, 6, 1) - 1 = 9
4d6 - 2 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 4) - 2 = 13
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 5) - 3 = 12
4d6 - 3 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 6) - 3 = 17

Damn good rolls. Some kind of human…will definitely be fun to see what I can make from this.

Maybe…human dual talent

Lodric Aegilson
Str (19) Dex (12) Con (19) Int (9) Wis (12) Cha (13)

Village butcher. A mountain of a man, known not only for his huge size but his booming laugh. Said to be able to carry a cow back to his shop to be butchered. With a heart as big as his muscles, Lodric is the dependable backbone of his community: when work needs doing, he does it; when laughter is needed, he provides it.

Something like that? Very much had Zhang Fei in mind, as in a huge man with a regular profession who rises up for adventure.

To you as well (even if this is the next morning)!

Decent? That’s a 30 point buy. For a game that goes to lvl 6 or 7 so only a single +1 at lvl 4. Your roll is really good. :)

@ Crisischild

Your build looks great. It’s thematic as hell, and in actuality embarrassed to have not realized how great Eldritch Scrapper is for such a character. I’ll likely steal the idea in the future. ;)

One player has shown interest, waiting for the other to respond before he jumps in. So, we will have another divine caster soon. :)

Yup! As much as I’d love to have a half orc barbarian join us, it would be remiss on my part to not include details such as us needing a healer. :)

Ok, sadly Elena's last post was a month ago. Her player last posted in may!

We're going to have to replace Elena before we move on. Having the replacement join at the same time as Ryn, however they were upstairs for the last fight and join you now.

So, anyone know someone who'd want to play a healer for the party?

Shattered Star

Currently lvl 12. Down a divine caster. Just had a player join, send by the Pathfinder society. Have room for one more.

Current party:

Bharak Slagsun: Dwarven Horizon Walker. Melee Stealth/Trap specialist.
Lt. Vhane: Dwarven Bolt Ace. Ranged DPS.
Ryn: Human Brawler. Melee DPS.
Axton: Human Arcankst. Amazing mustache.

If either one of you are looking for another game, I’d gladly vouch for you. :)

Hello GM, inspired by Grumbaki’s suggestion earlier, I would like present my character Sadaf Kargar, a dwarven Druid with average Charisma for a Dwarf, but a very diplomatic attitude through his empathetic approach and Dwarven upbringing. ;-)

** spoiler omitted **

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<happy gremlin noises>

Gazul Ironfist wrote:

Gazul might have Cha 6...but he has +4 diplomacy and +2 intimidate. That's...okay, fine. It isn't a face. But at least it isn't as bad as it otherwise could have been. ;)

That's actually really impressive!

Though I've always thought that a negative Charisma modifier much actually be an advantage when it comes to Intimidate :P

(though I've also played low CHA as anxiety, rather than surliness, which was a fun change)

Thank you:)

It was a fun design choice. +4 diplomacy from his profession as a smith/merchant. +2 intimidate due to physicality. -2 bluff because he is a horrible liar.

Categories
* Martial: Fighters, Paladins, Rangers, etc.
* Divine: Druids, Clerics, Warpriests, Inquisitors, etc.
* Arcane: Wizard, Sorcerers, Magus, etc.
* Support: Rogues, Bards, Investigators, etc.
- Yes, I know there is overlap (as Bards can handle arcane, and a Magus/Warpriest can melee). But <shrugs> The placement is more-or-less good enough.

Martials

Gazul Ironfist
Dwarven Two-Handed Fighter

Gideon Stormborn
Half-Elf Fighter

Edric of Many Fathers
Human Paladin

Thennor
Elven Divine Marksman Ranger

Hulgra The Hillman
Half-Orc Mad Dog Barbarian

Hratha Alesinger
Dwarven Unchained Barbarian

Divine

Theophania Song
Human Cleric of Shelyn

Jer Rockshout
Dwarven Cleric of the Green Faith

Aria Tanner
Half-Elf Druid

Support

Ukter Quickmug
Halfling Unchained Rogue

Amrial
Elven Bard

Nim Telorin
Gnome Bard

Arcane

N/A

@Elinna: Thank you. :) I too like seeing what people have submitted. And for those who haven't submitted anything yet? It's nice to know what's out there.

Gazul Ironfist
Dwarven Two-Handed Fighter

Edric of Many Fathers
Human Paladin

Thennor
Elven Divine Marksman Ranger

Theophania Song
Human Cleric of Shelyn

Hulgra The Hillman
Half-Orc Mad Dog Barbarian

Ukter Quickmug
Halfling Unchained Rogue

Amrial
Elven Bard

Hratha Alesinger
Dwarven Unchained Barbarian

Jer Rockshout
Dwarven Cleric of the Green Faith

Gideon Stormborn
Half-Elf Fighter