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Wait! Are the threads on the "messageboards" tab (on the left) chosen like GMail Ads now? I just got this: Are there good undead in Golarion?
EDIT: Assassins are not 100% evil, unless you are talking about individuals who hold the class as opposed to individuals who perform the function. An Assassin who takes out a tyrant who has been squeezing the people and nation, causing harm to everyone except himself, because it is what the people need to have happen in order to live normal lives, is not inherently any more Evil than the party of adventurers who hunt down the Evil Necromancer in his tower and eliminate that threat to the world around them. I was going to post about Good and Evil being relative (like most things in life), but you covered it. As another example, hunting (and probably killing) goblins that found or stole a tome of ancient stones to give a dragon and avoid their tribe being wiped out is evil from the point of view of the goblins.
Well, I plan to lend you a hand; you take the hits and I hit them from the back. Deal? Oh, and talking about competition...
Ahh... and here I am with an underpowered CRB Rogue. [rant]I actually feel like I'd be happier if we were to stick with the CRB. I can work all my previous GURPS characters into CRB-only characters, but then my Fighter/Mage elf would be useless against the Dervish Dancer Magus.[/rant] I trust the GM to balance it all.
She was in Sandpoint during the goblin menace and helped fight it off. Once news spread about the Stone tome, she decided that was interesting and decided to investigate it further. Missed that; here's a new version that stops earlier. It is vague, I'm just trying not to assume anything. Background: (...) Nahal worked some time assisting a smith in Magnimar, but quickly grew bored and decided to travel around. The opportunity came when the smith had a few weapons to deliver in Sandpoint; she took this last appointment and joined a small caravan to Sandpoint.
This sounds cool. Applying Nahal for consideration! Two more spoilers than requested but that shouldn't be a problem (copied from profile). Background:
Nahal was born on the small town of Magosu, high up on mount Hurogawa in the far eastern kingdom of Tian Xia. Magosu is a small and reclusive town; the high altitude, difficulty of access, and self-sufficiency kept the town isolated. How Magosu came to existence in such unlikely situation is curious, and largely unexplained.
Nahal started her magical studies very young, like all Magosi. Unfortunately for her parents, she proved unsuitable for the scholarly path. As her magical studies were not showing progress, Nahal's parents, instructed by the town council, reluctantly enrolled Nahal in Magosu's fighting school. The fighting school goals were mostly academic, as the town itself was practically free of misconduct. However, Nahal enthusiastically learned she would eventually guard the town's surroundings when the right age came, then explore Hurogawa, and later even go out on errands on the continent. Although some other Magosi failed to become magicians, like Nahal, it was rare for Magosi to be as expansive and curious. Against much protest from Nahal's parents, she was selected next up in a sequence of few Magosi sent out to investigate the western continent of Avistan. Nahal was instructed on the history and overall culture of Avistan. She was taught to learn their culture, behavior, history, and, if possible, secrets. When the time came, she and her knowledge would return to and grow Magosu. On her 18th birthday, her sending ritual was celebrated. Council members and several powerful Magosi magi gathered to perform the ritual, and townsfolk gathered to offer their last farewell and friendly advice. When the time for the ritual came and silence ensued, Nahal asked: How am I supposed to get back? Not that it bothered her, she just found it curious she did not even know where Magosu was. We will bring you back. And am I correct to guess you will take your sweet time? A little stingy when referring to the elderly, but it's not like they would have time to reproach her now. We will be watching you and know when it is time. Please watch closely when I am in need or pain. She said in a more respectful voice. Even though her heart asked for the unknown, part of hear still feared it. The ritual was almost complete, and a large amount of energy gathered and bounced among the mages in deafening, thunderous sounds. As expectations built up, Nahal looked at her parents one last time. Suddenly all energy gathered in one mage. Farewell. He said, touched Nahal, and she was gone. Campaign ties and motivation:
It has been two years since Nahal was teleported to Avistan. During this time, she has learned Varisian and gathered some understanding of Avistan's culture. Nahal worked some time assisting a smith in Magnimar, but quickly grew bored and decided to travel around. She was in Sandpoint during the goblin menace and helped fight it off. Once news spread about the Stone tome, she decided that was interesting and decided to investigate it further. Appearance and behavior:
Nahal is a slim girl with pale skin, black eyes, and straight black hair cut around her neck. She measures 5' (152cm) and weights 106 pounds (48kg). Aside from her thin eyes, her most distinct feature is her grace. Nahal dresses to Avistan customs, and prefers black clothing when the situation does not call for anything different.
Nahal is generally outgoing and curious, as she tries to learn about Avistan's culture and its inhabitants' behavior. She tries to be witty, but understands her current limitations due to the cultural barrier. Nahal is specially interested in interactions that lead to her secondary goal of learning about Avistan's secrets. Mechanics:
I built Nahal as a rogue as I prefer sticking to CRB and APG; a Ninja would do just as well. I can post two or three times a day no problem, including weekends. Sheet: --------------------
Nahal Sakashi -------------------- Female Human (Tian-Min) Rogue 1 Neutral Medium Humanoid (human), 5' 106lbs Initiative +1 Senses Perception +4, Trapfinding +5 Languages Common, Minkaian, Tien, Varisian --------------------
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Thanks for the feedback. I've changed the profile to describe Nahal's relationship with the professor in more detail. I'm copying the most important bits here in case it's more convenient. I've keep it general, if you'd like a description of some important event in their relationship, let me know and I'll write about it. Reply: Nahal liked working for Lorrimor. She was supposed to assimilate information about the world, its nations, organizations, cultures, powers, art, and religion in her travellings. She felt working for Lorrimor was like a break from these pre-determined tasks. Lorrimor's research and exploration would let she discover new things she found personally rewarding, even if potentially irrelevant to her compatriots. She would turn down other offers and probably postpone ongoing activities if a job for Lorrimor showed up. To keep the offers coming, she tried to do her best when working for him. As a person, Nahal found Lorrimor to be above the average powerful citizen. Whether research, exploration, or education, his goals were aligned with the common good without much self interest. She had deep respect for him, but never expressed it to him to the full extent due to her own personal reservations.
Hi, Im submitting Nahal for consideration. Background, looks, and behavior on the profile. Character sheet may need tweaks (it was rushed), but should be enough to give you an idea of what she can do. |