Kar Roden's page

I'm fully okay with alternate timelines. Maybe a weird magic where we return and everyone at the village is like "Who are you guys?", and we're like "We're the ones you sent out.", and they're like "No we didn't. We sent 4 other people."

Or even an unknown narrator going, "Now lets check in on Talman's Bounty in Universe 853."

Or another shipment of settlers arrives and the 4 PC's are off having their own adventures while the 4 new bucks come in to be the real heroes.

Or focus in on Kar and he's staring at a snow globe and everyone realizes the whole thing was all in his head. He's been making up stories when he hears the reports of these 4 brave souls.

Just a heads up, I have the character built on paper, but need to get it put into the computer, make a name and backstory, etc. Been a busy few days with more to come, but I'll have it done soon, I promise.

Seems like a team to me. Champion for frontline, arcane and divine (?) spells, skills. Just need to know what sort of things everyone wants to focus on so I don't step on anyone's toes.

Yeah, I think Rogue is the way I'd like to go. The skill feats would let me fill in any small gaps in the group fairly easily. So I'll wait to build until everyone else has an idea of what they want to play and then I can fill in.

Understood.

Anyone have a specific class/character they are interested in going with on the rebuild?

I'm unsure, but will begin looking.

Well, I'm going to be playing a druid in my home game, so not a primal caster. I guess I'd prefer to play a skill monkey of some sort. Rogue or bard I presume are still the skill classes. I'll have to look into it and get back to you guys. Fair warning, this is a very busy time of year for me (gearing up for the convention I help organize), so I'll be slow on the rebuild.

I'm down for converting to 2E if that's what you want. But I'd like to have the option to change my character in its entirety. Kar is a very specific build set and I'd not want to try it without these resources.

I am invested and would prefer to continue this game.

However, to echo Posh Nanjet, if the DM doesn't want to run it.....

I'll play anything given to me. Except Extinction Curse. I'm starting that IRL and would bow out instead of doubling up.

Kar stands to the side, listening but not understanding the words, trying to follow based on body language and Posh's translations. But even his mind begins to wander and he focuses on a particularly brilliant butterfly before snapping back into focus.

Kar suggests, Perhaps emphasize our role in defending the others and our need to return to that duty.

Kar tries to get a read on them through their body movement and tone of voice. (Expecting some penalties for not speaking the language, being unfamiliar with their species, etc.)
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Kar moves near Posh and listens, interested in what they have to say despite himself. He responds to Tessamine, I believe we should tell them. At the least, let us begin our relationship with honesty.

No concerns here.

Kar just looks at the old man and says quietly, And who is Acavna? Could be some deity of blood and monsters.

Kar moves to back up Tessa, beside but behind, also between Grandfather and these strangers. He keeps his hands clasped together to try and appear non-threatening, but internally he is presuming they will attack regardless of reason. (He's growing bitter already.)

Kar hangs back; partially out of caution, partially because he is slowed down by looking around.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Kar swishes his feet around in the water to get the gunk off, then reaches out a hand to Posh to help the old man across the water. His expression is grim, but he remains silent.

Coup de grace?

Kar will use his immediate action to try and deflect the attack.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Kar is just barely able to not avoid getting hit, but he is able to avoid being grabbed. Stepping back, he once again tries to squish one of these things.
Flurry of blows on the one that entered his space, still in snake stance, using another round of elemental assault.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 and Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

This time, 10 points of damage on the little bugger. Looking over at Tessamine, Kar says "I don't know what you did to the other one, but keep it up."

Kar will move up and try to beat the crude out of these things. He summons elemental power to the heels of his feet as he curb stomps them into the bank of the stream. Using 1 round of Elemental Assault. Starting with the one attack Tessamine, if it drops moving to the next one near him.

Flurry of Blows 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 and Lightning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Flurry of Blows 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 and Lightning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

That is really weird damage. 4 and 4 and 4 and 4. Still in Snake Stance, so the unarmed is piercing.

Kar takes a single step forward, enters snake stance and total defense.

Kar will go next, lending a hand to Grandfather as they go.

Crossing the stream? The colony hasn't built a bridge yet; Kar would know this as common hunting grounds, from Anya. The colonists had to bring out temporary wood planks and such to make an impromptu ford at one point, but those materials were set to the side with the hopes of making an actual bridge. They just haven't gotten to it yet.

That is why we're here. If there is danger, better we encounter it than the other settlers.

Also, would we have been able to convince the priests to heal us?

I'm good with this plan.

Maybe we should check on some of our previous locations? The cave under the well, the grindylow cave, the Azlanti hologram.

The Man Who Wields Lightning. I like that.

Sleep and then check with Romona in the morning? See if she has anything for us.

Good job Tessamine.

Kar looks at the creature in disgust, no longer interested in delving into its motives. Worse than slavers. He stalks off without protest.

Kar motions to the unconscious one. Jader had the forethought to capture one for potential questioning.

Could I convince you to allow Craft (Cartography) in place of Linguistics?

If so.....
Craft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

.....never mind.

There's enough to deal with here, potential hurt villagers and all,Kar would knock this guy out.

Presuming he's "helpless", Kar would just non-lethal him one time to make sure he can't get away.
Non-lethal damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

I'll search the bodies of the others to see if I can find any clues. I wonder how many more violent tribes of peoples inhabit this strip of land.

Kar slips into Snake Stance and tries to jab the frog to death with sharp, pointy fingers.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Kar wants to move next to Tessamine, but doesn't want to leave Posh in the open like that, so stands his ground and summons up electricity from the ether in an attempt to end at least one of these creatures quickly. Using another round of Elemental Assault and Elemental Fist, both will be electricity damage. Aiming for the northern most frog man.

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Unarmed Damage 1: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 and Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 4 and Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Unarmed Damage 2: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 and Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 3

So 14 on the first hit, 8 on the second hit. If the first one goes down from the first hit, Kar would re-direct the second swing at the other adjacent frog man.

Kar just steps up, words coming unbidden to his lips. Do you know what happens to a frog when they're struck by lightning?

Flurry of Blows 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Flurry of Blows 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Apparently, nothing.

Speaking only for Kar, he would not call for Jader. Not only was he close by, but Kar doesn't trust Jader. They have almost no info. Is this really an attack? Or is it just some guard panicking because something new showed up? And Jader always responds with his sword arm. The fact that Jader is always correct (as far as they know), secretly infuriates Kar. SOMETHING on this island should be not immediately hostile. In Kar's opinion. Also, he wouldn't wait on Posh as he doesn't know how much of an actual threat is present here.

Also, yes that hits. Can't deflect it while I'm flat footed.
But the NEXT ONE!

Kar lets go and runs for the beach to try and scope out the situation for himself.

Kar helps the man stand, knowing it is easier to catch your breath if your up straight. He asks, By what? Run or fight?

@GMNayr: Kar is providing them at cost. So selling them for the cost of the paper and ink. He would give one to Romona, keep one for himself, and then "sell" any additional. Or trade for them. With Anya specifically, probably an amount of food, or useful leather goods. That sort of thing.

Kar would check in on Anya Sunstrider, and then spend the rest of his time making maps of the areas they've visited.

Don't know if that would be considered "craft mundane item" or "earn capital"? Or something else? Either way, he'd want to maps of each if possible, one for him/the group and one for the colony at large.

Craft (Cartography): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Decent maps

I would also find the extra reach to be of use. Note: Kar doesn't know that he's not human and that enlarge person won't work on him.

Kar would also request some ink for his maps.

Yes.

Kar makes a mental note to warn the settlers about hostile plant life.

Kar thanks Tessa for her help.

When they reach the clearing, Kar is surprised that Carver has apparently been able to make friends with the goblins. And it reminds him to remain hopeful that they may yet find allies in this place.

To Tessamine: No, I am not. I am injured. And I am frustrated that everything on this gods-forsaken island seems to be hostile.

To Jader: We came here for the reagents, we should not leave them behind. Perhaps Kal would be willing to scout the area for further opponents?
Totally throwing Kal under the bus here since he's not around to defend himself.

Kar continues to jab, switching over to all acid damage. (Flurry of blows, using Elemental Fist and Elemental Fury, last of each. Staying in Snake Stance, rolling the Sense Motive preemptively at the end of the post.)

Flurry of Blows 1: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 1 = 20
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 3 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Flurry of Blows 2: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Kar stabs into the plant with his fingers, leaving acid inside as he withdraws his hand to jab again and again.

_____

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

OH MY FING GOD!!! NO IT IS NOT A HIT!!!

Kar and Tessamine fall upon the creature with blows, but can't seem to get in past the whipping vines.

Jader's still up before the plant monster

I did have a 19 in there, just checking to make sure it is counted.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Using his SNAKE STYLE KAR AVOIDS THE HIT!!!

Staying in stance (unarmed damage is now piercing instead of bludgeoning), Kar will move up the 5 feet towards this thing and try to destroy it before it hurts anyone else. Flurry of Blows; elemental assault (acid) and elemental fist (fire)

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 and Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Unarmed Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 and Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ready to make another Sense Motive should it try to hit me again. Do you want me to roll that during my turn or wait for it to try?

Kar will drop to the ground, trying to land softly, but hitting an unexpected branch on the way down and landing hard. (And I presume provoking from the vine...) He will then stand up and assume snake stance.

Acrobatics check Check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

20 feet of falling damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Kar is really hurt guys. If anyone has anything to help, that'd be great.

How dare you...;)

Kar assaults the tree with incredible force, pummeling it with his fists. The vine itself disintegrates under his blows and falls away, so he attacks the others about him that are threatening to encircle him. Unfortunately, he cracks the branch on which he crouches with his blows as he does.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

He can't swim worth a darn, but he can MONK!

Stuck in a tree, probably 20 feet up, he's in a touch spot even if he does get out. So Kar will try to hit this thing

Flurry of Blows 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 and Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Flurry of Blows 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 and Acid: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Flurry of Blows 1 confirmation: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

And he will call out to his companions. The local plant life seems to resent our intrusion! Be wary! This one is trying to strangle me!

Barring resistances, 13 bludgeoning damage, 5 fire, and 5 acid.

Seeing Kar struggling against the tree, Posh smiles. "Hey, you ok up there? We'll get you down shortly. Just gotta pick a few more of these plants."

I hate you so, so much.