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Name: Lin Zi, the Sun Lily
Race: Female Human 39
Alignment: NG
Class: Bard (Dervish of Dawn) 18
Backstory: Sold into slavery in Tian Xia, eventually was taken to Absalom where she was freed and taken in by the temple of Sarenrae, and raised by its priests and priestesses. She became a bard, and a fierce adherent of Sarenrae. Eventually she was sent to Osirion to help quell the offending Cult of the Dawnflower, and through flashing scimitar and sharp tongue was over the years able to win back the cultists to the fold. She then decided to bring Sarenrae's light to her birthplace. She travelled to Tian Xia, acting as a missionary, and proved instrumental in beating back a qlippoth invasion through Tian qlippoth-worldwound. She was also reunited with her parents, and reconciled with them. For her efforts she was named a servant of Sarenrae by Thalachos, and bestowed the title 'Sun Lily'.
Personality: To come
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By 'core races and classes', are you restricting us to core feats? Just wanted to check.

Name: Lin Zi, the Sun Lily
Race: Female Human 39
Alignment: NG
Class" Bard (Dervish of Dawn) 18
Backstory: Sold into slavery in Tian Xia, eventually was taken to Absalom where she was freed and taken in by the temple of Sarenrae, and raised by its priests and priestesses. She became a bard, and a fierce adherent of Sarenrae. Eventually she was sent to Osirion to help quell the offending Cult of the Dawnflower, and through flashing scimitar and sharp tongue was over the years able to win back the cultists to the fold. She then decided to bring Sarenrae's light to her birthplace. She travelled to Tian Xia, acting as a missionary, and proved instrumental in beating back a qlippoth invasion through Tian qlippoth-worldwound. She was also reunited with her parents, and reconciled with them. For her efforts she was named a servant of Sarenrae by Thalachos, and bestowed the title 'Sun Lily'.
Personality: To come
Sheet: To come

-Yeah my application format works better when I have a long and detailed backstory to add substance. Nice mix of the CV to help distinguish myself from other applicants whose resumes may not be so concise/simply formatted, and the backstory for the more detailed interview. Just that for this charater, at this low level, I felt I could get more from being concise.
-I'll definitely convert it to a normal text sheet if accepted. It's just my own format which I like for making characters. Plus it fits on a single page.
-I thought it could work since Dark Souls is full of exotic characters from far-off lands with odd aspects; Shiva of the East, onion-knight, etc.
-Aye.
-Yep, removed the saddle, far too used to horses.
-Cool.

If you're intruiged by my concept and have parts you'd like me to flesh out i'd be happy to hear them, otherwise I'd like to keep it as it is. Again, I believe it fits the character better to be as concise as possible.

Does it contain actual sheep for my tiger to eat?

EDIT: Swapped heavy mace for a light mace. Added a point in Craft: Barding; do you reckon that would allow me to pick the studs out of studded leather armor and give it to my cat?

He's medium for the moment, and I can give him the Narrow Frame feat later if it becomes a problem.

...he's medium, why do I need a saddle. Tsk, too used to horses.

-Heh; Dark Souls. Fair enough. Easy enough to rebuild the items after.
-Aye.

-Happy to turn it into an in-alias statblock later.
-Did the equipment then realized the custom equipment list; hoped to talk with the GM about things, since surely a saddle is something I could have.
-While it lacks proficiency feats, making Studded Leather Masterwork brings the AC penalty down to 0, so it does not need the feat.
-Aasimar have a favored class bonus allowing them to be treated as a higher level for the purposes of one revelation's effects. It was approved by dev errata, it's all pukka.

Same. Wouldn't mind some feedback on my application.

Name: Lin Zi
Class: Oracle
Mystery: Lunar
Race: Female Aasimar
Alignment: CG
Backstory Summary: Sent on pilgrimage from the forest-villages of her foreign country, the moon shamness Lin Zi seeks revelation, wisdom and magic in this desolate land. Trapped in a labyrinth, she seeks to escape these cloying walls and return to her open fields and forests. Her only ally in this endeavour is her beloved white tiger Lyle, a gift from the moon goddess when she came of age and it was clear her crippled legs were a sign of the goddess' favor.
Personality: Proud, claustrophobic, distrusting, kind and loyal eventually.
Sheet

Still interested.

Here's my sheet.

How's this? Wouldn't mind some feedback before I start statting up.

Name: Lin Zi
Race: Human Female (Tian Xia Ethnicity) (17 years old)
Alignment: CG
Class: Summoner 2/Bard (Sound Striker) 2
Party Role: Social, Scout/trapmaster, Secondary arcane caster
Description: Young Tian Xia woman in a sailor's doublet with a keffiyeh over her head, brown leather backpack with a heavy mace comically large strapped onto her slender frame, brown eyes and black hair cut short to almost a boy's cut.
History: Slavers, thieves, unscrupulous bartenders rolling drunks of hard-earned coin; Lin Zi and Kachu found no shortage of targets back in Tien Xia. They worked their way through villages and towns, Lin finding gossip and distracting targets with songs, Kachu sneaking in the back and deftly grabbing all he could find. One day they accidentally picked on a rogue samurai of great wealth and power who raised the entire town into an uproar against them. With the roads blocked, they had no choice- they abandoned much of their hard-earned loot and turned to the sea, stowing away on the boat of an independent trader from Avistan. When eventually discovered, she was able to convince the captain not to immediately throw them overboard with her quick and silver tongue. Amused and impressed, the captain kept them on- Lin to keep order among the crew and negotiate with buyers when they landed, Kachu to use his deft hands and nimble limbs to knot ropes and hoist sails and do all the finicky little jobs a sailor needs to do. Eventually the ship crashed on the dangerous reefs of the shackles, with all hands lost except the little Tien girl who grabbed a piece of wood and clung on it to shore. Since then she's been hiding out in the jungles and forests, attempting to survive, half to mostly convinced that she's in a land of savages and cannibals; she recognizes none of the groups and buildings she's seen as part of 'civilization'.

Personality: Good-hearted, cheeky, very young, greatly enjoys talking to people and learning about them and manipulating them. Very protective of her Eidolon, Kachu, and people close to her in general. She wants to become the greatest thief in the world so she can protect her friends. While she knows no one in Osirion yet, she hopes to make friends soon. She also very firmly insists on robbing only those who deserve it. It can be difficult for her to make friends as she tends to see people first as things to be manipulated, and she gets quite indignant if anyone ignores or dismisses her because of her age. She instinctively distrusts anyone who seems of noble stock, either because of their manners, dress or bearing due to an upbringing which was quite explicit about the flaws and self-destructive tendencies of nobles. As a noble, even a low-status one, she experienced a well-fed and comfortable childhood. This upbringing manifests in a significant preference for comfortable living and good food, with occasional embarking on a strict paltry diet and giving away her more comfortable clothes in a bid to break the habit; it hasn't worked yet.

Eidolon: Kachu is a small monkey-like creature with dark black-blue fur and a gently glowing white rune in an unknown language on his forehead. He is mischievous and loves Lin deeply. He's also quite lazy unless there are challenges or peanuts to motivate him. He can speak, but prefers to hide this fact.

Secret history: Lin was born into a family of Tien nobility who fell from grace and status not long after she was born due to her mother running off with a bard from Avistan. Desperate to regain his family's place, her father spent all his remaining gold, bribes and blackmail information on hiring magicians to bind the spirits of his family's ancestors into his daughter. If she became some mighty force, he could use it to fight his way up. If she became a conduit for their wisdom and past, he could use that to impress the other houses with his family's history. And if she went mad he could disown her and make her younger brother Hua his heir, a boy a better prospect for advancement. Unfortunately the container can define its contents, and the history and magic of the Zi family ancestors channeled through a mischievous young girl manifested as a small monkey with blue-black fur, the house sigil animal. Disgusted with his failure, Lin's father retreated into himself and barely noticed her stealing away in the night. Lin had always been fascinated with the few Avistani tales and fables which had made their way to Tien Xia. Where Tien heroes tended to be creatures of order and tradition, many heroes from Andoran and Brevoy were good-hearted creatures of chaos and mischief. While her sheltered early environment caused some initial awkwardness, her personable manner quickly made her friends and patsies as Kachu and her became more adept at their new trade, robbing from the evil or unfair and giving to the poor- after reasonable expenses. Lin wouldn't mind running into her mother as she journeys through Avistan, just to find out what kind of person she came from, but she's not actively looking. The rune on Kachu's head is the Tien rune for 'Zi'.

I might join.

Ill adapt Lin.

"Magic is nice, but solid gold" she hefts the scarab "or silver" she hefts the holy symbol "are far more reli'ble. Trust me." Lin grins as she runs her eyes over the treasure. Meanwhile, Kachu examines the crack containing the secret door, and attempts to get it open.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

"Loot!" Lin starts forward, grinning, before a furry paw pulls her back by the leg and shakes its head. Sighing, she waits for Neferteri and Kachu to scope it out first.

Kachu takes 10 on Perception for 14 vs DC 10 to aid another on Neferteri's check

Lin concentrates and does her little ritual, summoning up Kachu to deal with any traps that Neferteri might find. She scratches his head, waiting, as he almost purrs with pleasure.

Lin takes a breath, then cranes her neck around Nuylth. "That a way ahead I see?"

Adrenaline beginning to ebb out of her system, Lin taps her pockets searching for a cutting implement she doesn't have, then shrugs and readies the sharper edges of her mace for whenever Neferteri needs something with more force. "Hate those things... even if they make fine torches."

"Holbrecht, hit 'im where I do!"

Taking a breath, Lin aims for a crack in the beetle's shell, seeking to splinter it just enough to let Holbrecht land a devastating blow.

Aid Another on his next attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

"...Thundering Typhoons!" swears Lin in surprise as the creatures burrow up in ambush; reflexively, she whacks at the one between her and Holbrecth with her mace.

Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11 1d8 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Lin follows the gold-flecked paladin, heavy mace in hand, lit rock in the other.

Lin waves a hand and dismisses Kachu in a short puff of smoke; she nods towards Nulyth. "Better to know our back's clear and give up even a single step of ground... when you've got time to spend. We can do this." She looks around at the rest. "All ahead?"

"...huh. Workman's tunnels sealed off after completion..?" Lin shrugs as Kachu peers curiously into the darkness ahead.

'Ullo, 'ullo.

No problem. Best of luck.

Lin raises an eyebrow and turns towards him. "Will you need Kachu for this, d'you reckon?" She looks around, her summoned light flickering gently. "I'd rather keep him away for now."

Lin hesitates and nods. Snapping her fingers she dismisses Kachu in case any enemies appear then follows the others into the corridor.

Intent on the trap, Kachu spares no glance or gesture towards Nulyth as he pulls out his tools and goes to work with Neferteri's assisting eyes and hands. Lin turns instead, and simply says "They've got this."

Crossing her arms and keeping a good distance away, Lin doesn't even attempt to understand the meanings of the tiny gestures, the proddings and pokings; she just appreciates the precise mastery at work.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 2 = 25

Lin hesitates then nods. Dissatisfied with the doors, Kachu scampers over to the south-eastern statue and assists Holbrecht in inspecting the statue.

Perception to aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

"A guardian..." Lin looks apprehensively towards the sarcophagus before turning to Holbrecht. "Anything over there?"

Kachu scampers up to the north doors to examine them, looking for any easier way past them than brute strength.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

"Nice job!"

Lin moves up behind Kachu and tries to open the secret door behind the trap. Kachu reaches out and helps her.

Will disable device work on the pressure plates?

Kachu mirrors Neferteri's movements, ape eyes peeled for bumps, for slats in the wall, for any signs of imminent mechanical death.

Lin walks up to stand in the doorway, eyes fixed on the sarcophagus before scanning to take in everything. "...wow. What a way to die." She scratches her neck before walking forward to quickly grab Holbrecht's shoulder, warning him off as per Neferteri's warning. "Back a bit, master dwarf, better move in the chosen patterns."

Take 20 for 24, as per Neferteri.

Already carrying a load and not sharing his friend's insect distaste, Kachu takes a proffered gland and carefully places it inside a pocket on his bandoleer. In this environment light means being a target, particularly when the little monkey's keen eyes can already divine shapes and features in the darkness.

Moving as a team with the rest, Kachu heads into the secret room. He steps where Holbrecht steps, scanning the area as well before attempting to find any hidden devices.

Take 10 on Perception for 14 to aid Holbrecht for +2
Use Disable Device (if possible) to discern the use of any devices or traps found- 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

Damn, apologies. Technical difficulties at home

Lin turns away and silently screams Tien and sailor obscenities into her sleeve, chiefly directed at the acid orbs, her aim and magic in general, not in that order. After a minute or two, she turns back, wiping some sweat away. "Nicely done, guys... but leave me out of the beetle cutting-up duty please."

She bends over and summons Kachu, and sends him scurrying forwards to hesitantly check out the beetle tunnels.

Lin turns her gaze to Kachu and dismisses him with a harsh gesture. Shuddering a little, she readies to call on her spirits.

Lin blinks and starts back. "Beetles... why did it have to be beetles." She shudders.

Lin exhales and dismisses the eagle with a bow. Sitting on the floor, she re-summons Kachu and tells him how the battle went. Kachu joins Holbrecht and the rest in examining the corners of the room as Lin peers down at the tiles with interest. "Beautiful..." Bending down on one knee, she pulls out a bit of cloth and starts buffing up one of the tiles, wiping away the sand and dust to better appreciate it.

My bad, didn't realize the Eagle was using Weapon Finesse.

Round 3

[b]"Shaoxin Zi, Eagle of the Lily, gird my enemy in gore..."[b]

A gesture and a few more syllables and a white-feathered eagle springs into existence on the far side of the elemental in gore, lashing out as Lin grins.

Talon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Talon: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Blinking in surprise as the creature vanishes into the floor, Lin hesitates a moment before turning to Kachu. A sharp gesture and sharper syllable dismisses the little monkey in a puff of smoke. Lin turns back to where it disappeared, center of gravity low, arms spread ready to cast should it emerge. "I... I'll summon something when it appears! I'll try and flank!" Heart pounding, Lin bubbles with excitement.

Dismiss Kachu

Lin blinks for a moment in surprise at the strange creature; forcing herself to focus, she claps her hands together, muttering an entreaty; silver liquid explodes out and covers the floor beneath the creature. Kachu lets out an encouraging shriek as he eagerly surveys the battle. "Nulyth, this'll help!"

Grease, DC 15 or be prone

Lin and Kachu quite eagerly join in with assembling the lift. Kachu inspects it carefully for some minutes before nodding. "Your craft is great, master dwarf" Lin calls out. "Kachu quite likes the design."

Aiding Holbrecht
Lin craft: 1d20 ⇒ 15
Kachu craft: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (6) - 2 = 4

Lin nods at Nulyth's suggestion. "Whatever's down there, it might not wait for us to spend an entire day doing anything. We can do some lifting, but I say we try to clear it out first."

Let's move on!

Lin gives the shopkeeper a bright smile and begins to haggle, querying values of each part and making mildly lower offers with justification.

Diplomacy 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Chain Shirt, 100gp

Lin quickly drinks to conceal a smile. "Forgive me, Nuylth, it's the last of Tien in me... I cannot help but see your skin as... tacky. No 'sult intended." Sip. "I'm sorry about your brother; if some bastard harmed my own I'd burn his insides out." Sip. "Why be in Wati? Where else can a thief be backed by the government? Well, outside o'the Revenoo." Sip. "As for Kachu... interestin' he is. And some day I'll work out exactly how interestin'. For now, we ahve tombs to clear out." Sip.

She looks up to Holbrecht and nods. "There's plenty of savviness left with me; I'll come. Plus I get to see this 'lift' of yours, I'm rather curious..." She puts down her empty cup and nods to Nuylth. "Coming, angel-man?"

Having stopped off to buy her armor before coming to the tavern, Lin is exultant at the new freedom, the light mail almost weightless beneath her clothes, the heavy leather armor previously attached to her doublet discarded. She watches Neferteri go, then walks to the bar. "House wine, whatever is open, thanks." She sips it and listens to Nuylth's words of praise and shakes her head. "I proved myself still a novice, I'm afraid; I disrespected him by not considering his shop, a grave affront." She sips again, the heady Osirian liquid pleasantly dark on her tongue.

"But more thoughts on that another day." She looks to Nuylth and gives an encouraging grin. "Tell me something about yourself I do not know."

Lin frowns and taps her armored leather doublet. "With my share, I wouldn't mind trading in this stifling leather for some cooler mail. And... Kachu's tools are sufficient, but not those of a master. Armor first, I say." She turns. "Nuylth?"

Lin studies the man, and nods. "His price for the ornate is more than fair; that which I suggested for the five is not." Suddenly serious, she bows her head. "Forgive the disrespect for your business and name that I allowed to poison the noble act and exchange of barter. I would be happy to sell our goods for your price." She stands up, tilts her head towards Neferteri and shrugs. "That's my say, I reckon." Under her breath, she mutters a scrap of Tien doggerel.

On holiday, irregular internet access. Back Monday. Lack of posting is a little because of character/player difference. Lin is a social type, I have difficulty in knowing what to write with that and knowing how to rp it. Plus Lin doesn't have the religious/scholarly interests