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I'll have to admit I haven't actually played Remastered Pathfinder yet, and I hope that wouldn't be a problem in a full recruitment for this, but who doesn't like free stuff?...especially in character creation. ;)


Interested.


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Suddenly a flurry of blasterfire is triggered, and Jaath half-crouches/half-freezes in place in shock. People going flying off against walls, possibly of their own volition, and then...the stunning, exhilarating sound of a lightsaber blade igniting.

"Jedi? Here??" All at once, things are clear to the young pilot, and then he takes note of the informants hiding just a few meters away. Finally drawing his blaster, Jaath takes two steps around the console the spies are using for cover, drops to one knee, and fires!

Blaster, +2 Dex, +1 Point Blank Shot, 3d6 dmg

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 3) = 10

The scoundrel curses loudly, rolling his eyes as the shot goes wide.


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Game On! Yay!


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Seeing the odds arrayed against this young woman and rodian, Jaath more or less maintains his position near the viewport, though he takes a few steps away from the wall, watching...and lets one hand slowly drop down to his blaster.

Jaath will hold his action for the first round, assessing the situation. (What? lol He doesn't know these people!) Will wait to see the results of the first round before deciding upon his action/reaction for round 2


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Topher Grace cut 10 Star Wars movies into a 5 min edit called Star Wars: Always.

Well worth the watch, and could help set the mindset for the game :D

Check it out HERE


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Jaath stood near one of the bay windows, looking down on Brentaal, well aware that it marked him as a tourist of some sort, but not caring. His secret hope was that it might also help him appear rather inexperienced, and that this demeanor might earn him a spot at a big action table at the casino...where he might be considered an easy play for a sucker bet.

Not that he was that good of a gambler...yet. But every little bit of advantage helped.

He was about to leave the planetary view when he noticed the four men. All travelers like himself, but trying way too hard to appear like casual travelers. But they were giving themselves away with their whispers and intensity much like newer members of Telzha Rith's crew had back on Kuat. They'd get over anxious when the group was planning a raid or simple vandalism...though that was usually as cover for a raid.

Arching an eyebrow, the dark haired scoundrel leaned his back into the window frame, and put one boot up on the sill, casual and relaxed...but alert, watching the four figures.


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

I think that it'd be cool if Rilri and Jaath had crossed paths before, during deliveries from Ven Vral'Rigad. Wouldn't know each other, necessarily, but have a passing aquaintance, maybe?

A little side note to our two Jedi-types: Jaath is (unknowingly) Force Sensitive. Might come into play as well.


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

(Hmmm. My info bar is messed up. Checking it again.)


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Jaath grew up near the Shipyards at Kuat, where his father was an admistrator and Imperial Loyalist. He's a Scoundrel and pretty much a transient at this point. He's a good pilot, with all the skills that entails, and likes to gamble.

If anyone wants to link up, backstory-wise, I'm open to it...or he can be there...Solo. (See what I did there? :D )


Human Male Scoundrel 1 / HPs: 19 / Reflex: 15 / Fort: 12 / Will: 12 / Threshold: 12 / Perception +7 / Force Points: 5 / Destiny 1/1 / Condition: 0

Thanks for the invite, and thanks even more for running this, Phntm888!


Woot!


Aww, that's a shame. I really liked LE's backstory.


Looking over my CS, I think I want to drop Acrobatics for now and swap it out with Stealth if that's ok. Scoundrels are awfully squishy and being able to hide might be necessary.

Edit: For some reason the site won't let me post my character sheet in my profile, so I'm posting it here again, for safe keeping. :)

Jaath Rhendal:

Name: Jaath Rhendal

Human, Scoundrel 1
HP: 19 (18 + CON bonus)
Force Points: 5 (5 + ½ Character level)
Reflex Defense: 15 (10 + 1 Level + 2 Dex + 2 Scoundrel), flat-footed 13
Fortitude Defense: 12 (10 + 1 Level + 1 Con)
Will Defense: 12 (10 + 1 Level + 0 Wis + 1 Scoundrel)
Damage Threshold: 12
BAB: +0

Height: 1.8 meters tall
Weight: 74 kilograms
Move: 6 squares
+1 Bonus Trained Class Skill
+1 Bonus Feat
Language: Read/Write/Speak - Basic, Binary, Twi’lek

STATS

STR 12 (+1)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 14 (+2)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHR 14 (+2)

SKILLS: (7) (4 + INT Modifier + 1 Human Bonus)
(Skill Checks: d20 + ½ Char level + Ability Mod)
Knowledge (Bureaucracy) + 7, Mechanics +7, Persuasion +7, Pilot +7, Stealth +7, Use Computer +7, Use the Force +7 (Force Perception)

TALENTS: (1)
Force Perception (Sense Talent Tree)

FEATS: (3 Scoundrel* + 1 Human Bonus + 1 1st Level)
Force Sensitivity: ‘Use the Force’ is a class skill and gain access to Force talents
*Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
*Weapon Proficiency - Pistols
*Weapon Proficiency - Simple Weapons

DESTINY:
Rescue: If you were to ask him, and hinted that it was his destiny to rescue someone, Jaath would assume it was his brother or possibly Telzha. However, Fate is a fickle thing, and who knows how it all will really play out?

EQUIPMENT:

Credits: 1405
Starting: 3000 (3d4 x 250)

500 BlasTech DL-18 Blaster Pistol (3d6, 100 shot cell) 1.0 kg - Restricted ( +10% cost)
100 Targeting scope (standard) 0.2 kg

100 Power Packs (4)
20 Energy Cells (2)
25 Holster, Hip 0.5 kg
25 Comlink (Short Range)
500 Utility Belt 4 kg

TOTAL SPENT = 1875 credits

BACKGROUND:

Backstory/Description:
Jaath Rhendal was raised in relative comfort and privilege by his father, an engineering administrator at the Imperial shipyards near ….(TBD). Though his mother died when he was quite young, Jaath and his brother faired rather well, and unlike many, didn’t really experience the downside to the changeover to the New Order. Jaath learned a good deal about ships and piloting there, and actually intended to join the Imperial Navy at some point.
That all changed when Jaath met Telzha, an inspiring young woman from Twi’lek who was protesting against the Empire. (It’s always about a girl, right?) He was smitten and after a month or so was introduced to several of her comrades who were in actuality resistance fighters with plans to work some sabotage at the shipyards. Telzha opened the young Rhendal’s eyes to the evil and cruelty of the Empire. She made and emotional appeal for Jaath to use his influence with his father to gain access to some of the security codes at the base, and surprising even himself, Jaath was considering it.
However, unbeknownst to any of them, word had reached Jodd Rhendal through Imperial security forces about rumors of Jaath’s involvement with “unsavory” types. Jaath’s father had made plans to have the resistance members arrested, hoping to keep his son and more importantly, the family name, out of suspicion of disloyalty to the Empire.
Telzha and about half of her followers escaped, leaving Jaath behind with harsh words, thinking that he had betrayed them.
Returning home, Jaath argued with his father who was freely admitting his actions, claiming that he had save his son from being incarcerated, and tha it was all for his own good. A week later, Jaath gathered what resources he personally owned and booked passage away from the shipyards…and he has never looked back.

Three people your character knows:
1.Telzha Rith - Twi'lek girl who opened his eyes to the evils of the Empire and his father’s place in all that. Taught him much of what he knows about being a Scoundrel. The two were growing romantically close when she abandoned Jaath, Jaath later learned that hi father reported her to the Imperials to get her away from his son.. Current status unknown.
2. Vhoe Bokk - Cerean gambler that Jaath currently owes a favor in lieu of paying 10,000 credits instead. They’d both been swindled by a Rodian in a game of Sabacc, so Vhoe gave Jaath a “deal” to eventually work off his debt instead…somehow.
3. Shaan Rhendal - Jaath’s privileged younger brother currently living with family, torn between loyalty to Jaath and to their parents.
4. Jodd Rhendal - Jaath’s father, (married to step-mother Maeyris) Shipyard Administrator in good standing with the Empire (Location and site TBD by GM)
Short-term goals you want your character to accomplish, such as buying an item, learning a Force Power, or something like that.
To find Telzha.
To get out from under the debt he owes Vhoe Bokk. (Possibly Long-term goal as well)
To learn to “speak” or at least understand Astromech droids.
Long-term goals you want your character to accomplish, such as buying a ship, getting an entourage/gang/squad, get rich, etc.
To earn enough to buy his own ship.
Convince his brother of the evils of the Empire, and free him from his father’s influence.
To redeem his family name outside of the Empire, and make amends for all the harm that the ships his father has built have done.
Non-tangible motivations, such as defend the weak, never tell a lie, and things like that.

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Turning attention to the backstory: The Twi'lek homeworld is Ryloth, to help fill that in. I have several additional questions for expansion:
Why was Jaath at the protest to meet Telzha?
Jaath had been delivering a datapad of encrypted information to his father that had been forgotten at home that morning. Nothing classified or highly important, but something that his father had required. When Jaath was leaving the facility, he saw the protesters and like many curious young adults, he stopped to see what all the ruckus was about. He saw Telzha get shoved by some guards, and he stepped in to help her up, and was smitten. Her ego was more bruised than she was, and when more guardsmen showed up, they left together…and parted soon after.

How much time elapsed between meeting Telzha and meeting the resistance members?
They knew each other for a couple of weeks before she trusted him enough to introduce him, which coincided with her learning about his father’s position at the Shipyards. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.

Did he and Telzha actually have a relationship, or was it purely one-sided?
There was definite flirting going on, though nothing was ever consummated. She might have real interest, but her ‘cause’ is more important to her than anything.

When his father arranged to have the resistance members arrested, did he have any actual charges to lay against them, or were the charges completely fabricated?
Actual charges against at least a couple of her group, but enough innuendo of espionage to try and round them all up.

Was he there when the security forces moved in to make the arrests, or did he find out about them later?
Raanth was with the resistance members, and technically taken into custody as well. However, no charges were filed, and he was released soon afterward…which is part of why Telzha accused him of being an undercover informant against them.
(Seriously, do whatever you want with all this. I’m open to any modifications you want to make. I just thought the idea was cool, overall. It’s all fair game.)

How did he meet Vhoe Bock?
Vhoe is a gambler who ran games in a nightclubs he owned. It was a nighttime spot where the adult-children of the Loyalist officers would hang out. Feel free to use him however you’d like.

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Changes made”

Defense saves corrected.
Using “Force Perception” for talent.
Dropped Perception skill and added Knowledge (Bureaucracy). Wouldn’t have thought of it if you hadn’t brought up the blaster…might be handy to have in the game, and explainable due to his exposure to his Father’s work in the shipyards. Yes?
Added “Precise Shot” for Feat
Dropped the armor vest. Thanks for the heads up on that.
Dropping the hold out pistol. Rolled for the Know (Bureaucracy)


So, a Scoundrel and two Jedi walk into a bar. The protocal droid, somewhat surprisingly, ducked.
:P


Oh, forgot to buy a Comlink!

Comlink (short range) 25


Phntm888 - Answers to your Questions:

Why was Jaath at the protest to meet Telzha?
Jaath had been delivering a datapad of encrypted information to his father that had been forgotten at home that morning. Nothing highly classified or extremely important, but something that his father had required. When Jaath was leaving the facility, he saw the protesters and like many curious young adults, he stopped to see what all the ruckus was about. He saw Telzha get shoved by some guards, and he stepped in to help her up, and was smitten. Her ego was more bruised than she was, and when more guardsmen showed up, they left together…and parted soon after.

How much time elapsed between meeting Telzha and meeting the resistance members?
They knew each other for a couple of weeks before she trusted him enough to introduce him, which coincided with her learning about his father’s position at the Shipyards. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.

Did he and Telzha actually have a relationship, or was it purely one-sided?
There was definite flirting going on, though nothing was ever consummated. She might have real interest, but her ‘cause’ is more important to her than anything.

When his father arranged to have the resistance members arrested, did he have any actual charges to lay against them, or were the charges completely fabricated?
Actual charges against at least a couple of her group, but enough innuendo of espionage to try and round them all up.

Was he there when the security forces moved in to make the arrests, or did he find out about them later?
Raanth was with the resistance members, and technically taken into custody as well. However, no charges were filed, and he was released soon afterward…which is part of why Telzha accused him of being an undercover informant against them.

Seriously, do whatever you want with all this. I’m open to any modifications you want to make. I just thought the idea was cool, overall. It’s all fair game.

How did he meet Vhoe Bock?
Vhoe is a gambler who ran games in a nightclub he owned at a resort on Kuat. It was a nighttime spot where the adult-children of the Loyalist officers would hang out and party. Feel free to use him however you’d like.

Phntmn888 - Jaath's Full Character Sheet:

Name: Jaath Rhendal

Human, Scoundrel 1
HP: 19 (18 + CON bonus)
Force Points: 5 (5 + ½ Character level)
Reflex Defense: 15 (10 + 1 Level + 2 Dex + 2 Scoundrel), flat-footed 13
Fortitude Defense: 12 (10 + 1 Level + 1 Con)
Will Defense: 12 (10 + 1 Level + 0 Wis + 1 Scoundrel)
Damage Threshold: 12
BAB: +0

Height: 1.8 meters tall
Weight: 74 kilograms
Move: 6 squares
+1 Bonus Trained Class Skill
+1 Bonus Feat
Language: Read/Write/Speak - Basic, Binary, Twi’lek

STATS

STR 12 (+1)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 14 (+2)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHR 14 (+2)

SKILLS: (7) (4 + INT Modifier + 1 Human Bonus)
(Skill Checks: d20 + ½ Char level + Ability Mod)
Acrobatics +7 , Knowledge (Bureaucracy) + 7, Mechanics +7, Persuasion +7, Pilot +7, Use Computer +7, Use the Force +7 (Force Perception)

TALENTS: (1)
Force Perception (Sense Talent Tree)

FEATS: (3 Scoundrel* + 1 Human Bonus + 1 1st Level)
Force Sensitivity: ‘Use the Force’ is a class skill and gain access to Force talents
*Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
*Weapon Proficiency - Pistols
*Weapon Proficiency - Simple Weapons

DESTINY:
Rescue: If you were to ask him, and hinted that it was his destiny to rescue someone, Jaath would assume it was his brother or possibly Telzha. However, Fate is a fickle thing, and who knows how it all will really play out?

EQUIPMENT:

Credits: 1405
Starting: 3000 (3d4 x 250)

500 BlasTech DL-18 Blaster Pistol (3d6, 100 shot cell) 1.0 kg - Restricted ( +10% cost)
100 Targeting scope (standard) 0.2 kg
100 Power Packs (4)
20 Energy Cells (2)
25 Holster, Hip 0.5 kg
500 Utility Belt 4 kg

TOTAL SPENT = 1895 credits

BACKGROUND:

Backstory/Description:
Jaath Rhendal was raised in relative comfort and privilege by his father, an engineering administrator at the shipyards near Kuat known as the Drive Yards. Though his mother died when he was quite young, Jaath and his brother faired rather well, and unlike many, didn’t really experience the downside to the changeover to the New Order. Jaath learned a good deal about ships and piloting there, and actually intended to join the Imperial Navy at some point.
That all changed when Jaath met Telzha, an inspiring young woman from Twi’lek who was protesting against the Empire. (It’s always about a girl, right?) He was smitten and after a month or so was introduced to several of her comrades who were in actuality resistance fighters with plans to work some sabotage at the shipyards. Telzha opened the young Rhendal’s eyes to the evil and cruelty of the Empire. She made and emotional appeal for Jaath to use his influence with his father to gain access to some of the security codes at the base, and surprising even himself, Jaath was considering it.
However, unbeknownst to any of them, word had reached Jodd Rhendal through Imperial security forces about rumors of Jaath’s involvement with “unsavory” types. Jaath’s father had made plans to have the resistance members arrested, hoping to keep his son and more importantly, the family name, out of suspicion of disloyalty to the Empire.
Telzha and about half of her followers escaped, leaving Jaath behind with harsh words, thinking that he had betrayed them.
Returning home, Jaath argued with his father who was freely admitting his actions, claiming that he had save his son from being incarcerated, and tha it was all for his own good. A week later, Jaath gathered what resources he personally owned and booked passage away from the shipyards…and he has never looked back.

Three people your character knows:
Telzha Rith - Twi'lek girl who opened his eyes to the evils of the Empire and his father’s place in all that. Taught him much of what he knows about being a Scoundrel. The two were growing romantically close when she abandoned Jaath, Jaath later learned that hi father reported her to the Imperials to get her away from his son.. Current status unknown.
Vhoe Bokk - Cerean gambler that Jaath currently owes a favor in lieu of paying 10,000 credits instead. They’d both been swindled by a Rodian in a game of Sabacc, so Vhoe gave Jaath a “deal” to eventually work off his debt instead…somehow.
Shaan Rhendal - Jaath’s privileged younger brother currently living with family, torn between loyalty to Jaath and to their parents.
Jodd Rhendal - Jaath’s father, (married to step-mother Maeyris) Shipyard Administrator in good standing with the Empire (Location and site TBD by GM)
Short-term goals you want your character to accomplish, such as buying an item, learning a Force Power, or something like that.
To find Telzha.
To get out from under the debt he owes Vhoe Bokk. (Possibly Long-term goal as well)
To learn to “speak” or at least understand Astromech droids.
Long-term goals you want your character to accomplish, such as buying a ship, getting an entourage/gang/squad, get rich, etc.
To earn enough to buy his own ship.
Convince his brother of the evils of the Empire, and free him from his father’s influence.
To redeem his family name outside of the Empire, and make amends for all the harm that the ships his father has built have done.
Non-tangible motivations, such as defend the weak, never tell a lie, and things like that.

—--------

Turning attention to the backstory: The Twi'lek homeworld is Ryloth, to help fill that in. I have several additional questions for expansion:
Why was Jaath at the protest to meet Telzha?
Jaath had been delivering a datapad of encrypted information to his father that had been forgotten at home that morning. Nothing classified or highly important, but something that his father had required. When Jaath was leaving the facility, he saw the protesters and like many curious young adults, he stopped to see what all the ruckus was about. He saw Telzha get shoved by some guards, and he stepped in to help her up, and was smitten. Her ego was more bruised than she was, and when more guardsmen showed up, they left together…and parted soon after.

How much time elapsed between meeting Telzha and meeting the resistance members?
They knew each other for a couple of weeks before she trusted him enough to introduce him, which coincided with her learning about his father’s position at the Shipyards. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.

Did he and Telzha actually have a relationship, or was it purely one-sided?
There was definite flirting going on, though nothing was ever consummated. She might have real interest, but her ‘cause’ is more important to her than anything.

When his father arranged to have the resistance members arrested, did he have any actual charges to lay against them, or were the charges completely fabricated?
Actual charges against at least a couple of her group, but enough innuendo of espionage to try and round them all up.

Was he there when the security forces moved in to make the arrests, or did he find out about them later?
Raanth was with the resistance members, and technically taken into custody as well. However, no charges were filed, and he was released soon afterward…which is part of why Telzha accused him of being an undercover informant against them.

Seriously, do whatever you want with all this. I’m open to any modifications you want to make. I just thought the idea was cool, overall. It’s all fair game. 🙂

How did he meet Vhoe Bock?
Vhoe is a gambler who ran games in a nightclubs he owned. It was a nighttime spot where the adult-children of the Loyalist officers would hang out. Feel free to use him however you’d like.


Jaath's attempt to secure a licensed blaster (which is restricted):

Knowledge (Bueaurocracy) 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Target: DC 15 = Success!

His blaster is now licensed and adds +10% to the cost. (550 credits total)

Phtmn888:

Changes made for my CS on my PC, not on my Profile yet:

1. Defense saves corrected.
2. Using “Force Perception” for talent.
3. Dropped Perception skill and added Knowledge (Bureaucracy). Wouldn’t have thought of it if you hadn’t brought up the blaster…might be handy to have in the game, and explainable due to his exposure to his Father’s work in the shipyards. Yes?
4. Added “Precise Shot” for Feat
5. Dropped the armor vest. Thanks for the heads up on that.
6. Dropping the hold out pistol. Rolled for the Know (Bureaucracy)

Will get back to you later on the questions. Busy day in RL


@Phntm88: Changes noted and I'll make them today. (Didn't want to change anything before you said ok for the Talent.)

Also, isn't Koral Dray'ith a Scout rather than Scoundrel as listed?


@Phntm888: I'm thinking of having Jaath take Force Perception, a fairly low key and subtle talent, and be relatively unaware that he is Force Sensitive at all. Though, if pressed, he'd admit that he doesn't always know WHY he just 'knows' things or notices things that other people don't.

What, if anything, this tie to the Force grows into will be based entirely upon how things go in game.

How's that?


Ok, quick question, as I may have misread or am possibly misunderstanding it.

Jaath has Force Sensitivity. That means that when he gets his NEXT Talent, he can choose a Force Talent instead of the usual ones, correct?

I have him with Knack at the moment, a standard Talent, but am now wondering if I could have instead given him a Force Talent at character creation.


Here's my submission. May the Force be with all of us. :)

Jaath Rhendal:

Name: Jaath Rhendal

Human, Scoundrel 1
HP: 19 (18 + CON bonus)
Force Points: 5 (5 + ½ Character level)
Reflex Defense: 14 (10 + Level + DEX bonus + 2 Scoundrel)
Fortitude Defense: 11 (10 + Level + CON bonus)
Will Defense: 11 (10 + Level + WIS bonus + 1 Scoundrel)
BAB: +0

Height: 1.8 meters tall
Weight: 74 kilograms
Move: 6 squares
+1 Bonus Trained Class Skill
+1 Bonus Feat
Language: Read/Write/Speak - Basic

STATS

STR 12 (+1)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 14 (+2)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHR 14 (+2)

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SKILLS: (7) (4 + INT Modifier + 1 Human Bonus)
(Skill Checks: d20 + ½ Char level + Ability Mod)
Acrobatics +7 , Mechanics +7, Perception +5, Persuasion +7, Pilot +7, Use Computer +7, Use the Force +7

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TALENTS: (1)
Knack (Fortune Talent Tree) 1/day you can reroll a skill check and keep the best result. Can be taken multiple times, each time adding an additional use per day.

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FEATS: (3 Scoundrel* + 1 Human Bonus)

Force Sensitivity: ‘Use the Force’ is a class skill and gain access to Force talents
*Point Blank Shot
*Weapon Proficiency - Pistols
*Weapon Proficiency - Simple Weapons

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DESTINY:
Rescue: If you were to ask him, and hinted that it was his destiny to rescue someone, Jaath would assume it was his brother or possibly Telzha. However, Fate is a fickle thing, and who knows how it all will really play out?

---------------------

EQUIPMENT:

Credits: 1105
Starting: 3000 (3d4 x 250)

300 Tracker Utility Vest (+1 Reflex Defense), 0.5 kg
550 BlasTech DL-18 Blaster Pistol (3d6, 100 shot cell) 1.0 kg - Restricted (10%)
25 Holster, Hip 0.5 kg
20 Energy Cell x2
450 Hold-Out Blaster Pistol (3d4 dmg, 6 shot cell) 0.5 kg - Illegal (50%)
50 Holster, Hidden 0.2 kg
500 Utility Belt 4 kg

TOTAL SPENT = 1895 credits

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BACKGROUND:

Backstory/Description:
Jaath Rhendal was raised in relative comfort and privilege by his father, an engineering administrator amd Imperial loyalist at the Kuat Drive Yards. Though his mother died when he was quite young, Jaath and his brother faired rather well, and unlike many, didn’t really experience the downside to the changeover to the New Order. Jaath learned a good deal about ships and piloting there, and actually intended to join the Imperial Navy at some point.

That all changed when Jaath met Telzha, an inspiring young woman from Twi’lek who was protesting against the Empire. (It’s always about a girl, right?) He was smitten and after a month or so was introduced to several of her comrades who were in actuality resistance fighters with plans to work some sabotage at the shipyards. Telzha opened the young Rhendal’s eyes to the evil and cruelty of the Empire. She made and emotional appeal for Jaath to use his influence with his father to gain access to some of the security codes at the base, and surprising even himself, Jaath was considering it.

However, unbeknownst to any of them, word had reached Jodd Rhendal through Imperial security forces about rumors of Jaath’s involvement with “unsavory” types. Jaath’s father had made plans to have the resistance members arrested, hoping to keep his son and more importantly, the family name, out of suspicion of disloyalty to the Empire.
Telzha and about half of her followers escaped, leaving Jaath behind with harsh words, thinking that he had betrayed them.
Returning home, Jaath argued with his father who was freely admitting his actions, claiming that he had save his son from being incarcerated, and tha it was all for his own good. A week later, Jaath gathered what resources he personally owned and booked passage away from the shipyards…and he has never looked back.

---------------------

People your character knows:

Telzha Rith - Twi'lek girl who opened his eyes to the evils of the Empire and his father’s place in all that. Taught him much of what he knows about being a Scoundrel. The two were growing romantically close when she abandoned Jaath, Jaath later learned that hi father reported her to the Imperials to get her away from his son.. Current status unknown.

Vhoe Bokk - Cerean gambler that Jaath currently owes a favor in lieu of paying 10,000 credits instead. They’d both been swindled by a Rodian in a game of Sabacc, so Vhoe gave Jaath a “deal” to eventually work off his debt instead…somehow.

Shaan Rhendal - Jaath’s privileged younger brother currently living with family, torn between loyalty to Jaath and to their parents.

Jodd Rhendal - Jaath’s father, (married to step-mother Maeyris) Shipyard Administrator in good standing with the Empire (Location and site TBD by GM)

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Short-term goals you want your character to accomplish, such as buying an item, learning a Force Power, or something like that.
1. To find Telzha.

2.To get out from under the debt he owes Vhoe Bokk. (Possibly Long-term goal as well)

3. To learn to “speak” or at least understand Astromech droids.

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Long-term goals you want your character to accomplish, such as buying a ship, getting an entourage/gang/squad, get rich, etc.

1. To earn enough to buy his own ship.

2. Convince his brother of the evils of the Empire, and free him from his father’s influence.

3. To redeem his family name outside of the Empire, and make amends for all the harm that the ships his father has built have done.

@Rilri Tonena: Kuat Drive Yards works as well as anything, I guess. Thanks!


@Phntm888: A little Interstellar Geography help if you would. What would be a good planet/city for me to use for Jaath's background, which would need close proximity to Imperial shipyards? (His father is one of the administrators there, having survived the transition between the Old Republic and the New Order.) They're humans, so it could be pretty much anywhere you would think would be advantageous to your storytelling. :D


Phntm888 wrote:


Since I am using Fractional Base Attack Bonus as a house-rule, you won't be hampering yourself with that multiclass. Force Sensitivity also needs to be taken at Level 1 per house rule, so if you want to be Force Sensitive, that will have to be a Level 1 feat.

For deciding which class to start with, consider: Since Scoundrel gives you Point Blank Shot as a starting feat, a Scoundrel will be more combat effective with a blaster at level 1. However, the Noble will give you more initial Trained Skills, which can open up more options down the line when considering additional feats and prestige classes. Narrowing the choice down to "More up front combat effectiveness" vs "More options down the line" could help with your decision.

I've been back and forth on this, and decided that what the heck, it's Star Wars, right? I'm going to start with Scoundrel, having him be from a Noble family as part of his background, and see what happens organically through the game.

The input is much appreciated, guys.


Ok, build advice needed:

I want Jaath be the son of a noble and work him into a multiclass Noble/Scoundrel or Scoundrel/Noble...but am unsure which class should go first. I'm not looking to min/max here, I just don't want to end up unintentionally hampering him as I plan for his long-term development.

Obviously starting with Scoundrel and having it revealed that he has noble connections works, but having him grow from privileged noble into the life of a scoundrel works too. Depending on how it plays out, I'm strongly considering the Force Sensitive feat as well, but we'll see how that goes.

I know there's always the saying "Play what you want." and I'm trying to do so. Just unfamiliar enough with the system to be effective at it. LOL


Shifting towards Human Scout rather than Scoundrel as I read through it all. Especially if we have someone else aiming for it. Might still build him for pilot though. More as it develops. :D


Definitely interested. I'm a huge fan of the movies and shows with only passing experience with the Saga system. I learn quickly, though. :D

Looking at a scoundrel, likely a pilot, and possibly Force Sensitive, though I'm not positive on that last bit yet. Nor do I know which race.