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My friend and I have characters originally made for another mercenary campaign in the style of Glen Cook's Black Company. We'd love the opportunity to play our little mercs. Here is the character. Please take a glance at the background to determine if this is right for your campaign. My friend will be posting his in the next few hours. If they are suitable, we can update the level and complete the rest of the prerequisites.
Hakon snaps his head around at the corporal's words. 'Yes, Mr. Running?' He asks with wide eyes. Holding out his arms and looking at his vividly blood spattered self, he gives the squad leader a look of incredulity. 'I'm no sneak, sir. I'm a fiercely painted warrior! !' At Abitan's appearance, Hakon rushes to his side. Mimicking his stance at attention and salute, he gives Red River Running his sternest look which is all the more comical for the tattooed face, red and blue blood, and exaggerated circular swaying. '!' He yells out.
The problem with researching that spell is I don't know where you would get the idea in the first place without meeting someone else willing to do it, since you are currently neutral good. I just don't see it as something that would occur to your character right now. Later on, depending on how things play out, and what happens to your alignment because of it, that could change, but for now, I have to say no researching that one. Other spells would have to judged on a case by case basis in regards to research. Darkbiter's right. No evil spell research for a Mr. Goody Two Shoes like you. It's just too bad that there is no one else in this squad that uses a spellbook and is ideally suited to researching just such a spell for when he attains 2nd level magus spells. Damn! If only we had someone! Someone who Abitan had been feeding his culinary horrors to for years and would not be adverse to drinking yet another pint of blood. Someone who would actually take delight in concocting a new blood based alcoholic beverage for just such a purpose. Someone who... oh, yeah, I'll do it.
Hakon watches as Abitan expertly handles the spider carcass to safely recover the venom sac. Letting his thoughts speak aloud, he murmers, 'Oh, you can be my barber anytime I need surgery, Abi. Such skill...' At his fellow halfling's signal, Hakon meanders off in a random direction. Keeping an eye on everyone's general position, he disappears into the scrub brush and charred trees before moving around to sneak into the cave entrance.
Can't guarantee that you'll find a magical staffsling but I'll see what I can come up with. Like I said, highly improbable. What kind of melee weapon you talking about? At level 3 I get my black blade. Per UM, I might find it adventuring, it might appear in my gear, etc. As the black blade is also my deity's holy symbol, it seemed a great choice. As Thamir Gixx is the shadow of Norgorber and focused on stealth, the ideas for how it comes to the character were all cool means of delivery.
Get an unique melee weapon at 3rd level. Highly improbable that I'll ever find a magical version of my ranged weapon. You seem to already be on track with the small enemies for small sized loot. I guess ability boosting items, spell affecting items, stealth enhancing items and speed items are what I am interested in gaining.
Finishing his dispatch of the sleeping goblin, Hakon shakes off his staffsling as he walks over to his compatriot. 'Oh, Abi!' He exclaims. 'Such fun we're having! Look!' Pointing to the riot of colors covering himself, Hakon begins speaking very quickly while making grand arm gestures. 'I'vebeenpaintedblueandred! ThisisfromthegiantspiderandthisIgotfromthatlazygoblinsleepingovertheredurin gallthefun. Didyouseeme? IalmostgottoridethespiderbutjustasIwasgettingonitBearsmasheditdeadwithhishu geclub! Ihittheirleadertwice. Oncerightinthemiddleofhisforehead!Let'sgohavesomemorefun! UhohMr.Runningissayingweneedtogofollowsomebootprints. Let'sjustbereallyquietandthey'llnevernotice. Wecanjustcatchupwiththemafterwefinishexploringthecave.' Panting for breath, he awaits Abitan's response with a wild gleam in his eyes.
Hakon, covered in spider ichor, slowly blinks. Looking at the blue blood, he giggles maniacally before haring off towards one of the unconscious goblins. Standing over it, he rears up with the staffsling in both hands, taking careful aim before bringing it down on the side of the creature's head with a skull splitting, '!'
Squad 1 went ahead and followed what we were all taught in 8th grade PE; silence is affirmation.
I think you're onto something here, but I would suggest looking at the Taldor book. Specifically, look at the Taldan Squire and Taldan Knight feats. We could have something similar with feats for Veteran, Corporal, Sergeant, etc. I agree that the Greater Leadership feat is too powerful. =D
Hakon reaches into his pocket, coming out with a small wooden disc. A slender needle, also of wood, is riveted to the center of the disc. His eyes bright and a childish sense of wonder on his face, he spins the dial. 'Wheee!' He exclaims before traipsing off in the direction the needle points. 'C'mon, guys! This is a good way!'
Hakon jumps in delight as the bullet strikes the goblin leader dead. Seeing the seat now vacant, he rushes forward for his own turn at the spider ride giggling all the way.
Hakon giggles in delight at hitting his target. A flick of the wrist has another bullet loaded into the staffsling. At their approach, he takes a step back before hurling this bullet at the scaled goblin leader
Gee, let's see. We're a ragtag squad of mercs who maliciously murder everyone who comes across our path, have at least four psychopaths among their number and while they're almost certainly against slavery they would most likely just set free the souls of any slaves they encounter (barring halfling slaves as halflings do roguish things in benefit of the halfling community) as it is "easier" that way. Nope, the Hellknights and Eagle Knights got no beef with us.
Pointing to where the trees end at the edge of the clearing, Hakon says, 'Psst! They're over there coming from the treeline, not from out of the cave.'
Hakons giggles at his unaware friends. 'Catch!' He exclaims as he sends a bullet speeding towards the goblin astride the giant spider.
With a flick of a wrist another bullet falls into Hakon's staffsling. Moving to where Krathok pointed out the approaching goblins, he drops behind some low scrub concealing himself in this latest round of hide 'n seek.
To avoid confusion we could all create an alias called "NPC Dialogue - Torque" (for example). No portrait, of course. Then, if we're waiting on a response from an NPC whoever logs on next can fill it in according to the success or failure of any intimidation, diplomacy or bluff rolls that were just made.The only issue I have with this is that after 10 posts, that Alias is permanent. I'm pretty sure a couple of us who have DM'ed on this board do have DM aliases. We could use those and remove the portrait, per your instructions. I'm just distasteful of having a whole block of aliases, some of which-- by the name-- would never see use besides the specific instance in which they were created. (Posted under my DM alias) The suggestion was to make a single alias: "NPC Dialogue - [Insert your PC name here]. For instance, in the above quote the original idea was submitted by Torque. His posting as any NPC would be under the alias, NPC Dialogue - Toque. He would be sure to designate within the post which NPC was talking and to whom they were speaking. If I were to post the NPC speech/actions it would be as NPC Dialogue - Hakon. This way everyone knows that it was a NPC speaking to the group and the group and DM know which PC handled the NPC in that post. Does this make more sense?
Okay, I have looked at UM and I am adding on the Bladebound and Hexcrafter archetypes. Bladebound - gain a sentient black blade. Thamir Gixx's (Hakon's deity) holy symbol: a black blade. Coincidence? I think not. Hexcrafter - gain witch hexes and add all 6th level and lower spells with the curse descriptor. Cauldron? The Brew Potion feat and +4 to Craft (alchemy) checks. I do already own a cauldron... Evil Eye? Great companion to my Jinx ability.
'Ohhh, very good Mr. Running.' Hakon trembles with excitement as he joins his fellows in sneaking up on the unsuspecting goblin playmates.
I believe the discussion in the main OOC thread was for co-DM to be put to work in a different squad so as not to conflict with their PC duties in their own squad.
If you would, when you require passive rolls (initiative, saves, checks to notice something in passing, etc), I would recommend rolling a d20, and labeling each roll for the character, so when we see it, we can apply our modifiers and give you a total.. It will save us having the single post that is a roll for something that we have to wait to tell you. I am against the passive check. This will ensure that some are always succeeding while others are always failing. The role of dice in the game is to add a random element. As an example, in squad one, there are three people with Stealth 10+. They will never be detected against a Perception 10 + modifier. I cannot speak for anyone else, but I don't like to play the game, "I Win".
@Abitan - Whatever works for you, buddy, works for me. I am leaving work now and will post IC when I get up this evening.
I realize that I did not announce my spell selections. 1st level
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What else can I do to improve the games? To add to this statement, because there are three groups and they are so large, I suggest that everyone announce another party member to make their character's action if they do not post in 24 hours. For example, I know that Black Dow understands my characte and I feel comfortable with him posting actions for Hakon if I disappear for more than a day. This will keep you from having to add more to your plate and help the group keep the action moving.
Moving close to the corporal and whispering, Hakon asks, 'Mr. Running, sir? Is it time for Mr. Flynn, Abi and myself to move in and find some playmates?'
'Well done, Mr. Krathok! Hahahaha!' Hakon punctuating his congratulation with his high pitched giggling. He adds, 'You get us close and then we can scout out their numbers and positions and relay them back to you others.'
Precise strike looks pretty interesting. I can't take it until 3rd sine you have to have a +1bab. Next level I will have 3 attacks per round or 1 huge one if I stick with the club...the 3 attacks with +1d6 damage at 3rd would be pretty awesome... @Bear - Yep, that's why I suggested it as a level 3 feat. @Bear & Declan - Really look at Shielded Caster. Bear, you use a shield. You both want to be in close, you can both benefit from this feat. @ Talbot & Declan - I think Lookout is a great feat for you both as you will both want to be able to get the drop on our enemies. Talbot, you with the higher initiative bonus will likely get to act in the surprise round anyway, so you are more likely to be helping others to also act in the surprise round. Declan, you would be the primary beneficiary of such a feat as you want to have first go to be readied to counterspell an enemy caster. That said Paired Opportunist is a great feat if you are going to be in melee. Talbot, you said you were focusing on ranged, so this would likely have less use to you except when ranged is not viable or preferred.
Hakon meanders through and around the squad holding up measuring tape to various parts of different squad members and recording the lengths of femurs, tibias, fibias, radii and ulnae. He even goes so far as to wrap the tape around peoples heads as they sit or lie down when they have to rest from the rigors of doing nothing. Every so often someone catches a half heard disembodied phrase... "Oh, yes! That skull would be a fine addition as cap post." "Just look at those legs! Charles will be very lucky indeed to lie with you." "Aren't you just a handsome one? Sigh... I could keep that face from ever aging another day if you'd just let me have it." "Oooooh! Your left eye would really compliment Krathok's coloring and he has just the spot for it, too."
I took Paired Opportunists as my level 1 feat already. Aside from the staff archetype, the magus has to keep one hand free for spellcasting and spellstrike (which is used up close) so melee is pretty much it.
Umm, sneaky people: Abitan
Rampaging elephants: Bear
Has Lookout: Talbot Have Paired Opportunist: Abitan
Has Precise Strike: Hangman Should consider Lookout: Bear
Should consider Paired Opportunist or Shielded Caster: Bear
Should consider Precise Strike: Krathok Should really consider Precise Strike as a Rogue Talent at level 2: Abitan
should really consider Precise Strike as a feat at level 3: Bear
Should really, really consider Outflank as a feat at level 5: Everyone Remember, anyone with Precise Strike that crits while employing the feat causes their target to provoke an attack of opportunity from your allies. If your allies with Paired Opportunist get an attack of Opportunity, so do you, thus every time you crit, you and all of your friends with Paired Opportunists threatening that target get a free AoO.
Hakon looks to Red River Running, asking, 'Mr. Running. Will we be coming back to the camp or are we moving on?'
Hakon continues going around the campfire making sure everyone has a full cup until all are satiated. He then sits down and quietly spends some quality time with his daggers, rapier and a whetstone for the next forty-five minutes. All the while he absently hums the refrain from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star over and over again. Once finished, he heads over to Chuckwagon where you gear shifting of pots and pans. Once he, too, has laid out his bedroll under the cart, he calls out, 'Good night, Mr. Running! Good night, Mr. Krathok! Good night, Mr. Teddy Bear! Good night, Mr. Hangman! Good night, Mr. Flynn! Good night, Mr. Declan!' His arms wrapped around the end of an arm bone protruding from the cart, he murmurs, "Good night, Charles!' before crawling under the cart and into his bedroll. Once settled, he says softly, "Good night, Abi!' Laying his small head on his miniature pillow, he is soon sound asleep until early in the morning when he will rise along with Abitan to work some of his mojo on his craft and study his spellbook.
The little powder white face takes on a dreamy aspect as he idly strokes the cart. 'Oh, yes, I'd forgotten about Gremm. Charles would love ever so much to have some company.' Upon seeing one of the Puddle Puppies in their camp, Hakon gasps. 'Oh, oh, Private Fury! How tall are you? More specifically, how long do you gauge your femurs to be?'
Little Hakon is first in line to try one of his partner's sausages. 'Mmmm, these are delicious!' He exclaims in childish delight. Hearing the giant human's whining, he scurries back to the cart, cutting off the bear. 'Do not reach in there. You look good with both your hands.' 'Look, Mr. Running! We found Charles!' he proudly proclaims, patting the bone cart. 'It turned out you were right; he forgot to walk away after lighting the fuse on that barrel you told him to lay at the gates. I fear he misunderstood your directions and laid down on the barrel itself. Never fear, he's back with us now.' He natters on with pause for breath, 'Of course, we couldn't find his skull, but as Abitan said, "It's not like he ever used it, why should we?" hahahahahaha!' The falsetto tinkling of his giggles should be contagious, but instead leaves you feeling like you should somehow hold on tighter to your soul. Furtively looking around before literally diving into the junk that threatens to overflow the cart, he disappears for no few seconds before emerging once again, a jug held triumphantly in his small hands. 'Ah! Here we go! A fresh gallon of luglurch ale to go with dinner.' He maneuvers back to his squadmates and begins pouring out the pale ale for each of them. Once all have been served, he raises his own cup and cries out, 'Here's to Chuckles! Never did the still sit so still while Chuckles did carry it still.' As each of you take a sip, swig or gulp of the drink, your face puckers up before turning sour. It tastes as if someone poured Krathok's whole bag of salt into a jug of seawater. Halflings: This has no such effect on us halflings. It's an acquired taste. Anyone of us halflings who drinks 3 or more cups in a minute gains a -2 to Perception checks and a +2 to Reflex saves and Acrobatics checks for 10 minutes.
Has anyone else taken the time to visit our fellow squads, the Puddle Puppies and Tin Foil Carnies? I have seen the Carnies banner and, to put it frankly, I am appalled and dismayed. It appears to be some personal slight directed at yours truly. That banner needs to go. I believe we have our first intersquad quest.
Rolling to a stop, a bone white cart rocks in place for several seconds before finally settling. Stepping down, a little boy painted like a porcelain doll pats the donkey harnessed to the cart. Walking around the back of the cart, he trails his hand along the skeletal frame. Reaching up to take a cauldron being proffered by another halfling inside the cart, he exclaims in a high pitched, childlike voice. 'I always knew "Chuckles" would amount to something useful.'
Having some money left over and Abitan refusing to allow a cage for the honey badger on his "little bone cart" (you realize the term is relative as Charles had been an half-ogre, right? That's why I purchased a cart with a donkey.) I, too, will pay for a few scrolls to be made by our friend, Declan. I have the following magus (wizard) spells if you feel like trading spells in the future: 0 Level
1st Level
Among the strains of the various party conversations, you hear a sweet high pitched voice, 'Hi, Mrs. Lionsmane! I'm Pentor's friend. Have some punch. I made it myself. Mmmm, that's good, isn't it? Come see my room!' You see an innocent looking little boy whose face seems to be painted like a porcelain doll's speaking to your mum as he takes her hand and leads her down the darkened hallway.
Hakon, always reporting for duty with a smile. Jinxed Halfling Hexcrafter (Magus)* of Drayen Any and all suggestions for a nickname are most appreciated. *I reserve the right to rebuild the character within the class/archetype as soon as the book comes out next week (currently utilizing the most recent playtest document).
Drayen checking in with his character, Hakon. Black Dow should be posting Albitan anytime. I now only have 7 more posts to get in a nickname so help a brother out people. =D
Here is the aforementioned warped fellow halfling. I promise to always have a smile ready for everyone... Squad Role: Misfortune, uberbrewmeister and never, ever, a clown
A halfling jinxer hexcrafting magus. Some melee, some ranged, some magic, some curses, all adding up to bursting coin purses. I now only have 8 more posts to get in a nickname so help a brother out people. =D |
