Kimbwe's page

I checked, and it looks like BC4Realz hasn't posted on the forums since he made that post, so I'm guessing his crisis has not abated. :(

For once, Kimbwe says nothing, letting his bow sing for him, instead.

Arrow to the nearest zombie!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

You're no fun Kimbwe. :P

"Hah! Kimbwe is the very definition of fun! Surely you must thrill at his tales of adventure, at his harrowing escapes, and at the deadly dangers of his many battles!"

Er, ahem...

In seriousness, what we really need right now is a good lightning bolt or two. But of course, we couldn't have had that at this level. A Cleric channeling would have been good, too, but alas, the dice did not so favor us.

Oh, well. It's kind of the risk of this randomness. We'll just all have to do the best we can to keep things moving.

I think we can all look at the CR rules and see just how many fast zombies would be a challenge for a ECL 5 party. So... no, I don't think that's wise.

It's always annoying in games when the smart way of fighting is also the slow way...

This battle seems like it could take weeks at our present posting/redeading rate. Is there any good way we could speed it up? Part of it's just a consequence of the party size, but I think another part of it is that we're a party full of people who would rather be in melee with only a couple spots to actually be in melee. XD

Kimbwe smoothly sheathes his katana. "It seems that many of Kimbwe's companions wish to join the melee! Then let Kimbwe fight from afar!"

He gets his bow out and nocks an arrow. And that takes his whole round

Kimbwe slashes at the zombie in front of him, and then steps back. "Kimbwe shall share the glory of combat with his companions!" he declares.

Katana slash!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Whoops... I forgot that bit. That's the problem with having three different classes' class features. Yeah, he won't bother doing an iaijutsu strike on it. These things don't seem worth challenging.

Initative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Assuming Flair doesn't kill that zombie before I have a chance to act...

Silenly, Kimbwe steps forward between his companions, then draws his katana in a smooth arc that slashes across the zombie.

Iaijutsu strike!... sort-of: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Damage:: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
In the unlikely event that this counts as a sneak attack (I believe he no longer had cover against this zombie since it got into the room, so he couldn't use Stealth against it any more): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

At the end of his slash, Kimbwe falls back to a guard position, both hands now on the hilt of his katana.

"Come forth my fellows, I think Kimbwe has the right of it to start with the open door first, lest anyone else has another idea?"

Luxanna lights a torch and begins moving to the open door.

We have a single source of illumination, which is currently at the wrong end of the room for this battle. :D

Kimbwe has done all he's going to before the door breaks.

"Indeed, friend Snikket? Then let all be ready to face encroaching evil!" Kimbwe proclaims.

Then, in contrast to his behavior so far, the catfolk creeps forward on silent paws, placing himself a little ways from the door, hand on his katana's hilt, hoping to remain unnoticed until the perfect moment to strike...

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

He'd respond to other things, but the prospect of combat has him all excited.

Now hopefully none of us kill each other just as the first combat starts.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Kimbwe notices Snikket's whistle. "What is it, friend Snikket? Have your ears heard something Keen-eared Kimbwe has not?"

Debating for a moment, and figuring that the lack of any comments on threats from the two looking through the open doorway means it's safe for the time being, he moves to investigate.

Kimbwe seems to completely ignore Dyarendi as she passes.

"A thief!" Kimbwe gasps in shock. "Kimbwe is no thief! Kimbwe is a mighty hero, who shall lead his companions forth, defeating whatever the duplicitous Don shall place in their path!"

With that proclamation, he follows behind Luxanna, now also seeming to ignore Flair. "But it is true, Kimbwe the Hunter is at his best when striking before he is seen," he whispers to those near the door. "But do not fear, as soon as evil shows its face, Kimbwe shall be ready with blade or bow!"

I think we're really going to need some leadership here to keep us together and going in the same direction.

Kimbwe thinks he's already the party leader.

I doubt anyone will ever agree with him. XD And it would likely not be wise to do so, in spite of how he's getting a fair bit of my 'paranoid dungeon-crawler' experience. So hopefully someone else will take that mantle.

Kimbwe takes a drink from his waterskin as he looks back and forth at Hakak bashing at one door and Flair yelling at another door.

Once he finishes drinking, he says, "Friends! Kimbwe sees an open door!" He points at the south-southeast door. "Kimbwe suggests that open doors be investigated first, lest foes beyond see him and his companions going elsewhere and follow behind, waiting to strike until they meet other enemies!"

I am going to allow an opposed bluff/sense mot rolls if Kimbwe wants one. He might also just blindly trust this beautiful and charming woman.

She has a Charisma of 5. XD And Kimbwe is paranoid about this Don fellow and his magic, given that he's convinced Don is watching and laughing at us.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Kimbwe narrows his eyes. "If water is fine, then why would Kimbwe's hardiness matter?"

His ears perk up at the splash of water elsewhere, as he notices Snikket. "No, friend Snikket, Kimbwe and his companions are all trapped here together! And if Snikket can make water fall from the air, he shall be a welcome companion, indeed! Kimbwe is not trusting this place."

"Ah!" He snaps his fingers, which, given their padded nature, makes virtually no sound. "But Kimbwe still has his waterskin!" He fiddles with his gear a bit and pulls it out, inspecting it to see if it still has water in it."[/b]

Oh, whoops. XD I was using that icon for another character in another recruitment thread...

I was already thinking this was likely to be similar to Legend of Grimrock without the Resurrection Stones... now I see it's not even going to be that gentle. XD

Kimbwe awakes with a groan in darkness. After waiting a moment (and hearing Flair's rant), he stands up and grandly says, "Ah, so Kimbwe is not imprisoned alone out of sight of the sun? But the foolish jailors think to blind his eyes with darkness, so that he may not see his new companions? Bah! Kimbwe the Beast-Friend is not so easily thwarted!"

He focuses on the thought of a bat for a moment, and his ears and eyes change slightly, growing a bit larger. Using Bat animal focus to gain Darkvision 60'. Now able to see, he looks about.

"Ah! So many are Kimbwe's companions! Clearly, this mysterious Don--for Kimbwe saw him too--must be a powerful and fell mage, who has thought to imprison the Mighty Kimbwe and his new companions together for his amusement, that he might watch as they crawl in the dark and die to his fell pets! But worry not, friend!"

Kimbwe draws his katana. "For Kimbwe the Swordmaster shall not be easily defeated! He shall lead his companions forth to battle against all that hides in the shadows, until he again stands in the sun, his heroism tried and found true!"

Looking around and seeing no foes to slay immediately, he sheathes his blade. "Ah, they seek to lull Kimbwe the Clever into a sense of security. But what is this? Water?"

He walks over to the water in the northwest corner. "If he is to be long in the dark, Kimbwe shall need water. But perhaps the evil Don knows this, and so has poisoned the water! Hah! Kimbwe is too clever for such things! He knows the ways of men and beasts, and shall detect if this water be safe or no!"

Kimbwe carefully examines the water, even (if he sees no immediate danger) touching a finger to it and sniffing it, before noticing Dyarendi. "Ah! But one of his companions has already tried the water! Tell Kimbwe, is it well to drink?"

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Whoops, someone got to the water first while he was ranting. XD

Oh, one question--since resurrection magic clearly isn't going to be an option for a while, how are we going to handle character deaths? Can players roll up new characters, or will we have a slowly dwindling roster, until the last few survivors all die back-to-back in a blaze of glory, alone and unmourned in the dark?

Ah... given how incredibly long Kimbwe's list of classes already is, do you mind if I leave them out? I suppose I could spoiler them, too, if you'd like to have them easily accessible still.

Kimbwe is mildly insane and brings a little bit of everything to the table, which is functionally equivalent to bringing nothing to the table. With his poor hit points I fully expect him to get himself killed pretty early.

...

Okay, actually, I'm hoping to keep him alive, just to see what madness happens as I continue to roll random classes. Right now, he's actually got a pretty decent Stealth check, as well as Perception, Disable Device, and Survival, so he can serve as a secondary scout. If he can manage to stay alive in melee, he can do decent damage, though he's a bit better at hitting with his bow in reality. In the future... who knows?

In fact, for RP purposes, I think I want to roll his next class right now, so I can talk about what he's practicing in the evenings...

Next class: 1d39 ⇒ 19
Vigilante. XD Okay, that's pretty hilarious, actually.

"Kimbwe the Many-Talented is ready for battle! No evil hiding in the depths of the earth shall escape his blade!"

I actually haven't quite finished, but I'm pretty close. Particularly since I'm only now answering the four background questions.

"Let evil beware, for Kimbwe, Bane of Darkness, Master Swordscat, Expert Tentmaker, Skillful Trapspotter, and Stalker in Shadows is prepared for battle!"

1) What do you look like? (2-3 sentences)
"Kimbwe is handsome and fit, the apex of all catfolk-kind! His shining coat is much like that of a savanna wildcat, both beautiful to look upon and useful for stealth. His height is humble, it is true, but though he may not be so tall as most men, yet in his heart he knows his stature is great!

"Our hero wears the garments of both East and West, in a harmonious blend advertising his mastery of the arts of both parts of the world. Above he wears the loose garments of the East over his mail, while below, the trousers of the West, while upon his feet he shods himself with sandals."

2) What were you arrested for?
"Kimbwe the Mighty was challenged by a foolish noble, who thought himself slighted when our hero would not bow to one who, though elevated in station in the world's eyes, was not great in truth. This noble added further to his folly when he challenged the invincible Kimbwe to a duel--and then added clumsiness to his folly when he slipped and fell upon Kimbwe's sword during the duel! Thus was our hero wrongfully accused of murder and cast into the depths, out of sight of the sun."

3) Did you actually do it?
"Kimbwe would never purposefully take the life of one who had not committed a wrong worthy of death! It was the foolish noble's own clumsiness that he dodged into the mighty warrior's blade instead of away from it!"

4) Do you play well with others?
"Kimbwe is always willing to accept all who would learn from him the true meaning of heroism! He might even share some of the glory of his battles with them, should they prove worthy. Only those black of heart need fear his presence, for his heroic soul cannot bear the company of evil!"

Kimbwe the mighty warrior is rolling his hit dice!
HP: 1d8 + 1d10 + 1d8 - 3 ⇒ (4) + (4) + (5) - 3 = 10

Bah! Kimbwe the Mighty does not need hit points! Kimbwe shall never be hit!