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I'll probably readjust this guy for whatever specifications get specified. Imma play a melee kobold. 1 Inspired Blade Swashbuckler/ Daring Champion x. Turn's out you can really pile on the hurt without so much from stat's when you have x2 level to damage.

Unless I come up with something else I like, but I already have so many Lizardfolk.

Si. Im a fan because it gives the swashbuckler a real ability to compete with Bards and Paladins as team talky-man. And it replaces charmed life with a weaker, but more reliable will bonus. I guess we can wait to see if one of us needs to pick up the role more anyway.

Yeah, kinda surprised he hasn't jumped in yet.

So, If I go with Noble Fencer (still perfectly in character, imo) and give him one racial trait that I think Ill go with anyway, Laknir will be able to pull anywhere from a +8 +20 diplomacy modifier. Plus extra if the GM chooses to use the Verbal Duels for any reason.

Well, we got Laknir, an Occultist/Swashbuckler and cavalier. And a Wizard/undecided.

So, we still need folks for: Stealth/traps, sneaky stuff. Party face optional. Divine casting. Probably something else Im forgetting.

Sounds pretty nifty. Remember that the morale bonuses from banner and inspire won't stack for the fear and saving throw bonus though. If I keep leveling the way I originally intended, Ill be adding another teamwork feat on top of the other two with Daring Champion as well. But Im currently wieghing the benefits of DC Cavalier over the Noble Fencer swashbuckler. Noble fencer will make Laknir a real good face if we end up not getting one. But without cavalier his saves, and damage will suffer. Ill probably only use Noble Fencer if we dont get a diplomacy guy/gal.

That does sound pretty cool. Course, I can't speak for the GM.

Edit: As for the class, Im not sure. I'd suggest Daring Champion Cavalier, but Im a bit biased. And Amby would come out really similarly to Laknir.

I'm choosing between the Nemesis, or Overachiever story feats to replace Rival with. I'd prefer Nemesis because it's closer to Rival, but I figured I'd run it by you again just in case.

Doin' a lil dot right here. Need to adjust the story feat still.

Speaking of finishing touches, Laknir is complete for anybody to look over, comment, subscribe save for the story feat question.

Nearly done. I just need to pick my two spells out, ask a couple questions and this kobold will be ready to beat face. Still not tired of that sentence. I'd like him to pick up Profession: Sailor for two reasons. One, useful, even as a back-up to another PC. Two, I can imagine he'd have to learn for himself to get around. Most people don't want to give rides to a kobold regardless of how well-groomed he may be.

"But sir I have coin! "

"Yer coins no good here, boot!"

"I am at least two boots."

If ya want, I can give another profession a look.

Second, I'd like to pick the rival story feat, but do I have to make the quest roll, or does the GM?

Green Smashomancer wrote:

Such a shame, the role of primary tank is open for once, and I just can't think of a character for that. I'm gonna see about that Witch/Occultist.

Edit:

Giovanni Cicero BrokenCrown wrote:

Ok. What's do you think of 1/2 orc mesmerist/slayer.

I have never played Gestalt. I believe that I take the best of each class (saves, HD, BaB); but receive both class abilities?

Yes. However, if you have two classes with the same ability (Sneak attack is a common one) You only get one progression, the better one.

...and I really want to try kobold tank anyway. Ah well, that's how it is.

.....I will allow Kobold Tank, as its probably the least minmax tank I have ever heard of!

In that case, I'll start re-stating this fella. He'll be progressing as a Daring Champion Cavalier in place of swashbuckler past level 1. Occultist gets handy defense bonuses and fits his cavalier order well.

Edit: His history and personality will be the same though, please give it a look and let me know what you think.

Hey, good to hear!

I *want* to like kobolds. Their ability modifiers are terrible beyond redemption though, and their "usually evil" status makes it hard to roleplay them in a normal game.

Plus they aren't really dragons ;)

I felt the same way you do, but I made it a challenge to myself to build a melee Kobold (a Stabold, if you will) and I think this guy holds up pretty well. Could he be better? Mechanically sure, but the character wouldn't be the same.

So, hows about things picking back up?

I've had a few games go kaput recently. I hope this one doesn't join the graveyard.

Three weeks isn't too long a wait, I'm willing to give this game a break for a bit.

I know, it's like bad juju. Not to worry. I'm pretty confident the one game is gonna keep going.

Is it dead?

Laknir decides to hop behind Korim to flank against the bloody skeleton and strike it, moving away from the fire.
5-foot step, standard attack, still fighting with combat expertise, not defensively.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Well, hopefully one of them attacks me again.

What? Nah. 1 HP is fine...

Laknir tries go on the defensive at this point.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 -2 without flanking.

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

First question. did we heal any of our damage from the last fight before this?

Fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Yep, that takes priority.

To be fair, we have no indication in or out of character on where we can move to be safe from whatever spell Frank is talking about.

Laknir stabs at Necrophidian.

Roll from before activates.

Well, 7 actually. Yay, DR!

Laknir grows silent as his thoughts turn to survival. Now fighting defensively, AC 25.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Well, Laknir will get up and do what he always does.

stab it: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Edit: Wait, getting up is a move action. I'll stab it next turn. Do I reroll?

Does Combat expertise stack with fighting defensively?

Korim, it's guard is too high! Laknir shouts out one of the many pieces of combat advice he recalls from his training.

attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

PleasedontdiePleasedontdiePleasedontdiePleasedontdie...

confirm?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Damage: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 = 12

While freaking out internally.

Nobody can make either of those checks actually.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Laknir wakes up in his chain shirt one-sie. It's only half a one-sie though.

Seconded.

Oh good. They aren't bugs. Laknir charges skeleton A after activating Combat Expertise.

CHARGE: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The skeleton template permits the creation of these wonderful creatures known as four armed mudra skeletons.

Far as I can see there is nothing preventing an enterprising necromancer from combining them with such things as the bleeding or burning skeleton templates.

So it is definitely possible the skeletons have four limbs each.

Yeah, the mudra skeleton was what I was wondering-

I'm just going to hope those skeletons dont have wheels attached.

*'Nam flashbacks intensify*

The horror... I-I had a shield but...

Wait, like four-armed skeletons, or four, armed skeletons?

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Gotdang, do the dice like this guy.

Laknir bows in thanks.

It seems fate has decided to delay your prediction, Stigly. On that note, I think we'll need to stop somewhere soon. Laknir totally comes up with on his own.

I and all five of my hit points can agree with that.

Sounds well and good, where do we go from here? Shall we proceed this way? Laknir gestures past the reed boats.

I'm surprised these boats are still in such good condition. Plant matter typically degrades after such a long time. He ponders how these plants he's never seen before in his life work.

Can I do that Anime thing where I end up behind the guy, and he explodes when I sheath my sword?

One of us falls. Laknir states grimly before lunging against Erdikhaan.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Dam, yo: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

*Whistle*

Laknir momentarily switches to common

"May you rise from your torment my friend."

Why didn't I bring anything else!? Laknir laments his lack of preparation as he moves back into place to try and strike down the skeleton.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Attack of Stabortunity: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

No? Nothing? Very well then, lets see if death grabs hold this time.

Laknir will shift back in place to defend Draah'Zhin and flank with Torphrex.

Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 Adding Aid bonus.

Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Uhh, I'm out of alchemist fire. Anyone else got it?

Skeletal warrior, do you have a name? Can you speak? Laknir decides to start speaking to the undead in front of him.

AoO: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 Assuming the Aid bonus doesn't apply yet.

Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Rules of Nature intensifies: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Crit Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Normal Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Uhh, April Fools?

Is the map updated? If so, I thought we wanted to let creatures out of 5 ft hallways? It doesn't sound like I'm in melee range from the description here.

agh... Wait. You guys have warrior warriors? Well, had?

Laknir tries to adjust to melee position if possible, sliding past the extended polearm.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Add 2 if Torphrex is flanking.

Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Hoenn Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Confirm damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

8 HP.

Korim, are you alright? What just happened? Laknir breathes out raggedly. He's lost a fair bit of his knightly composure, but regains it to the best of his ability.

*ahem* Regardless. We have to decide whether pressing on here will be worthwhile. I would argue to continue as I've given my word to our benefactor Gej. But that would be foolhardy if we die in the process.

True, but no-one is in immediate risk of death from those. Note to self. Three alchemists fire next time.

except that I just remembered I have 2 alchemist fires on my lvl 3 version of this guy.

Laknir will continue to maintain distance betweeen himself and the swarm, attacking the swarm by throwing his second and last Alchemist Fire as Korim puts space between himself and it.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

edit: Really? Three damage.

Oh, yeah, sorry 'bout that. I'm just kind of out of things Laknir can do.

What is black- you know what, don't tell me. Rex, if that last statue was rigged, the other ones might be too. Turning to the new arrival.

I know. Seeing corpses does not get much easier, it is something you just learn to deal with. But, hey. We won't be joining them today.

Strength aid?: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (17) - 2 = 15

Kobold str top tier.

Assuming this is the part where I roll. Do splash weapons add or subtract damage due to the strength of the thrower? If so, -2 to that.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

AH! Kill it with fire!

Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Edit: Soo... 1 damage due to the minimum required, but extra due to swarm weakness... still 2 then?

...Dammit that was pretty good for an on the spot thing... Laknir avoids eye contact, keeping himself focused on the door.