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Four kitsune walk into a bar the sewers. Had to do the math to make sure everyone could get down the ladder on a Take 10. Then we had to go back up to buy a few whole turkeys to feed to someone. Had to use one player's Porter vanity just to carry the blasted things down the ladder.

*flicks tail fabulously*

Russ Brown wrote:

DM Beckett wrote:

The thing about Kitsune is they just beg to be "unique little snowflake" characters. The kind thats all about RP (as long as its about them and how cool/special they are and the spotlights on them).

I don't know, I have played with at least 3 different Kitsune characters that never came out of their human form and revealed their true nature. I learned this either through high perception or just chatting with the player out of character. And thats just the ones I know about.

Isn't that kind of the kitsune racial thing? Makes a lot more sense being in human form when you are in the Inner Sea region than running around in fox-form where you'd be somewhat a freak.

Racist jerk. You're just jealous of my gorgeous coat. I don't go baldskin-form unless I have to.

1. Why are you a Pathfinder?
My circus act didn't go as well as planned; enlisting in the Society seemed a step better than begging.

2. Do you have a name and surname that is not ripped straight out of existing Earth mythology or popular culture?
As far as I know.

3. Which nation did you grow up in? How did this nation influence you?
Varisia. Folks don't properly appreciate a good fox-man acrobatics act. Clearly I'm beyond them.

4. What do you look like? What are your wearing? How does this vary when you’re stalking through forests, sewers, deserts or in glittering cities?
Gorgeous red fur; I won't touch human-form unless I have to. I wear light armor and fabulous clothes (gaudy entertainer's outfit) wherever I go. If I get dirty, well, that's what prestidigitation is for.

5. What do you love? (Treasure and experience doesn’t count)
My twin sister Reese, my glorious canine grace, and my rapier. The rapier matches my sister's, and is the only significant possession I still had when we finally gave up on the circus and joined the Pathfinders.

6. What do you hate? (Unclear and irritating darkness level rules don’t count)
Missions in sewers and other nasty places. Also, non-kitsune who don't fully appreciate the glory and beauty of such a form can be a bit grating, though I don't know if I'd say I "hate" them.

7. Which other Pathfinders (PCs) do you rely on for teamwork, survival and butt-kicking? Do you have a bro? a mentor? a father figure? maybe a rival?
My twin sister Reese and I like to coordinate. I'll dash out behind a foe (tumbling at +25 at 5th level), then we'll do some synchronized stabbing. (She readies an attack, I tumble to flank, then we both attack with Precise Strike.)

8. How does your race influence your views? Are you a stereotype of a certain race? How are you different from most humans/elves/gnomes/orcs/tengu?
I've only met a couple of other kitsune; none quite as fantastic as myself, but at least better than all the baldhides.

9. What are you afraid of? Do you have any phobias or worries?
Getting stuck in human form. O_O

10. What is your most treasured possession?
See above about my trusty rapier. It got even more "treasured" when I spontaneously lost my ability to reliably cast spells without grasping it. :/

Step up or another lockdown feat.

Arcane Duelists have a couple of anti-caster feats as bonus feats, level 6 and 10. But, to really capitalize on them you need to be able to deny the 5' step, either through reach or something like step up.

Oh, interesting idea.

That seems pretty far outside the concept, but thanks.

To quote a legendary monk: Yeah, but, can you tumble?

>.>

Bluff to not let it show that I've been outdone: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

So far it's looking like Great Fortitude might be in the lead. On the other hand, what about Skill Focus (Perception)? I mean, it's a class skill, but I have no WIS bonus or racial boosts. Right now it's sitting at like +6 or something. Worthwhile?

Rixis wrote:

Elvis Aron Manypockets wrote:

This is more so that I can use inspire courage in varying circumstances (darkness, silence, etc).

You can use Inspire Courage without having ranks in any Perform skills at all.

Heck, I don't have any Perform skills trained, as I've traded out both Versatile Performance and Countersong, leaving me next to nothing that actually benefits from such ranks.

Uh, flavor? Tasty tasty flavor.

Ha! Sure, if you call "straight-off-the-shelf plain" a "flavor". Honestly, you need to do a carefully-trained recital to inspire anyone? A primal howl and my own natural predatory grace are enough to turn my comrades into legends! You baldskins never cease to amaze me. This is why I don't bother shifting; I'm far more impressive in my natural form.

This PC may have an arrogance issue. ;)

This is more so that I can use inspire courage in varying circumstances (darkness, silence, etc).

You can use Inspire Courage without having ranks in any Perform skills at all.

Heck, I don't have any Perform skills trained, as I've traded out both Versatile Performance and Countersong, leaving me next to nothing that actually benefits from such ranks.

Well you could get combat reflexes with a later eye to get Butterfly's sting. Then when one of you crits while flanking you can start bouncing the crit back and forth using butterfly sting.

Last I heard, Butterfly's Sting got changed to only be available for worshippers of Desna. I could be wrong, but it's a moot point anyway since I don't have the book it's in.

Lingering Performance is another one to consider.

I've got over 20 rounds of performance per day; I don't think I need to spend a feat there. I think most people that take Lingering Performance are Archaeologists, whose rounds per day don't increase with level.

Antagonize is still good for attracting attention, though post nerf the attention is likely to be rather deadly.

Hm, that's an idea...

If you're relying on obscene levels of Acrobatics, then perhaps Skill Focus (Acrobatics) would be of assistance?

I'm actually not even sure I need it. At 5th level I'm tumbling at +20. Well, 10/day I'm at +20, but I don't think I've ever tumbled more than 5 times in a scenario, let alone more than 10.

But just to be sure, what's a good benchmark? I tried looking at the monster creation chart, but it doesn't have a CMD column. Any ideas?

Another tactic is to take Dodge and eventually Mobility and Underfoot to draw out AoO from attackers so the magus can position herself well.

Which would come online... at 11th level, giving me 3 scenarios of benefit. Meh, I'll pass.

What traits do you have? Would there be something we could improve with Additional Traits?

I took Armor Expert for pseudo-proficiency with a mithral breastplate so I can have better AC down the line. I honestly don't remember my other trait. :/

Another thought for more damage may be Piranha Strike. As RDN said though, can't really go wrong with Toughness.

EDIT= Ninja'd

I really wish more people would actually read Piranha Strike. Either that, or understand what a rapier is.

What does your Con look like? Toughness might be worthwhile.

CON is 14, and FCBs have been going into HP. Also, I might consider eventually expanding my DEX belt to DEX/CON. Or take Toughness. I dunno.

I don't think Combat Reflexes is really worth it unless you have some way of provoking AoOs against opponents.

Well, there's Outflank, but maybe that's not worth it.

And why would you spend a feat on Quick Draw?

Because starting now, I need my sword in hand to cast a spell, and surprise rounds are a thing. Though I guess I could always spend that action starting a performance.

Hey folks,

I have a kitsune bard (arcane duelist archetype) in PFS, which I always play alongside my wife's kitsune magus. Go go twin magical rapier-wielding kitsune!

Anyway, we just hit 5th level, and I'm trying to decide on my feat.

I took Weapon Finesse at 1st (for obvious reasons), got Arcane Strike as a bonus feat from my archetype, took Precise Strike at 3rd (as did my wife's character, since we always play these two together), and at 7th we're looking at Outflank.

We're both DEX-based rapier wielders, with me using my obscene Acrobatics skill to set up flanks for Precise Strike.

So what would be a good option for my 5th-level feat? My first thought was Great Fortitude, since bards don't get a good Fort save. Other possibilities I've thought of are Combat Reflexes, Quick Draw, or Improved Initiative.

Thoughts?

Debate still rages over authorizing red-headed characters.

Eh?