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My character will also be a pilot, Zain, so we can fly in shifts. Also, if we end up with a mothership, one of us can fly a supporting fighter craft. Is anyone else training as a pilot? The more, the merrier.

How many mechanics do we have?

GM Warhawk, craft is a class skill for rangers, so would Mechanic be a class skill for my space ranger? What is the nature of space? Should I bother with a feat that allows me to endure the cold (for short term space walks)? Would Swim be useful for holding breath and moving through space, or should that be its own skill?

Regarding the Earthquake Hand Mortar, thanks for increasing the damage. When I had it doing 1d10 damage, I was looking at a pistol that did 1d6.

Which favored enemies are commonly found in The Derutei Imperium? Can Templars be chosen as a favored enemy?

Edit: Also, Use Computer is a class skill for Seeker Archetype Rangers. How useful or necessary is it?

Excellent! I will start working something out this weekend.

Manufacturer Name: Burton & Chi Small Arms Company
Setting: Space Western
Specialization: Conventional firearms, swords and daggers.
Most Distinguishable/Well-Known Product: Reflex Pistol, Earthquake Hand Mortar (one-handed, single-shot, 1d10)
Brief description/Motto: The descendants of company founders Burton and Chi carry on the centuries-old traditions for creating a variety of well-crafted, reliable gunpowder firearms. They also create a full line of swords and daggers.

Is there a revised list of ranger's favored enemies specially tailored for the space opera game, or will the standard list suffice? I am especially interested to know how robots, cyborgs, and aliens can be chosen as favored enemies (if they exist in this game). Is a robot just another kind of construct? Do cyborgs count as either whatever robots are or as their base race?

P.S. - There's a platypus controlling me.

Would all of our characters in the space opera have to have ranks in perform(act) and perform(sing)?

In the meantime, some Farscape races can be made using Santiago aliens. Rigel, for example, could be a Santiago alien with Small and Scavenger (or Small and Adonis).

I'm leaning toward playing a Santiago alien or a human, possibly a cyborg or a fighter or a ranger. He will probably be something along the lines of Chewbacca, Jayne Cobb, or Croach the Tracker (from Sparks Nevada, Marshall on Mars).

A space opera would be fun and potentially epic.

"Climb in my pocket, Quills." said Shinrin as she waited for the right time to open the door.

Does anyone else have actions to post or are you all set?

Shinrin armed herself with the bow and quiver full of arrows hanging from a coat hook by the door while trying to hold the door shut against intruders with her bewitched tangle of locks. She spoke to Krissina saying, "Goblins! I don't know how much longer I can hold them off. Let me know when you are ready to fight!"

Strength Check - Hair: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Should I post my second round actions? Does a tie keep the kitchen door shut?

Shinrin exclaimed, "Eeep! Oh no you don't"

Strength: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

At the mention of goblins, Shinrin's haired seemed to twitch and grow an inch. She hustled toward the kitchen door with thoughts of holding it fast. Once there, her hair will come fully to life and tendrils of hair will slam and bar the door while she casts Mage Armor on herself.

The hair has a 10-foot reach and effectively has a 19 Str.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 To notice any unexpected sounds coming from the kitchen. Also, Quills (stationed in the kitchen to smell when the food is done cooking) might possibly alert her to goblins in the kitchen.

Oh goodie. Things are moving forward. Hi, DM.

So is that just the four of us then? Shall we continue with just us four? Delara? Perhaps if we start in on the action, others will be inspired to post.

I am still here and ready to go!

It's quiet. ... Too quiet.

Should we post our actions in initiative order during combat sequences or should we simply post whenever we can?

There's a wicked winter storm en route. If I lose power, please be patient with me. Thanks.

The group Samwise posted looks good and somewhat balanced. Would the second group also be balanced? Two groups can be interesting with the actions of one affecting the other - not necessarily affecting them immediately but at some point in the future. One large group can work as well, under certain conditions.

Are we just waiting for Daisy? Is she still with us?

Smokey the Bear?

Tiago leaps up suddenly, demonstrating instincts based off muscle memory. He pulls the knife from his waist, and faces the wall. "Shin... Please tell me that the back door behind the kitchen is closed."

Shinrin replied, "I think so. I mean I... I'd better go check..." She rushed into the kitchen to secure the door if she had not done so already. Quills, speak to me. Do you feel safe?

In the sudden enforced silence, the air carries with it the sound of a little voice, creaky, from just outside. "...vengeance..."

Perhaps it's just an old witch come to visit me? Hmm... Who do I know who sounds like that?

Quills has been acting as kitchen smells detector.

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 To overhear Ashtari's comment regarding her vegetarian diet.

Shinrin was oblivious to Ashtari's needs and continued sipping applejack and getting to know Delara, Daisy, and Samwise. She eyed Korrum with mild curiosity and wondered if there would be enough to eat.

Shinrin laughed lightheartedly in approval of Daisy's cackle. I wish I could laugh like that. She would make a superb witch. "Hi, Daisy. My name is Shinrin Fukushu, but you can call me 'Shin'. Don't be shy. Have a slice or two of pie." Shinrin was getting into a festive mood and decided to make more of a commitment to tonight's gathering by pouring herself another cup of applejack. This time she sipped it more slowly.

Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing Day!

Filet minion, Italian wedding soup, olives, cheese, wine, baklava, Liquore Strega (witch's elixir), Turkish delight, cookies, cookies, and more cookies!

"...'Vengeance'..."

"Yes?" Oh, the dwarf. Did he say 'Vengeance'? Is he talking to me? No ... no, he's not. What could he be calling 'Vengeance'? His boots? His belt? His beard? His axe? Yes, that's it. It's his axe...

"...Vengeance..."

"What?" Ah, it's that handsome man talking to the dwarf.

Shinrin returned her gaze to Daisy and the cats. She smiled encouragement at Delara to try and give her the strength to survive a social encounter. You're doing great!

All of a sudden Shinrin stood up straighter than before, her eyes seeming to focus intensely on nothing in particular. She sniffed the air and said, "The pies are done. If you will excuse me, this won't take long." Thank you, Quills. I am on my way.

Shinrin hustled into the kitchen, returning moments later bearing two steaming hot pies which she set on a cloth on the bar. She went back into the kitchen to get a stack of plates, some forks and knives, and a couple of serving utensils, which she set next to the pies. "Help yourselves, everyone. One's chicken pot, the other's steak and kidney. Be careful not to burn yourselves, they're hot." Then she rejoined Delara, Samwise, and Daisy.

Shinrin's eyes widened in horror as Delara pointed out her mistake. "I am so sorry. I meant to say Scratch. I don't know what happened. It must be all this drink going to my head." She slipped behind the counter, poured herself a cup of applejack - her first drink of the evening - and swallowed it all down with one quick gulp. Then she took the rest of the bottle and rejoined the party, making sure to leave Brathan enough silver.

Shinrin nodded in agreement. Once Brathan had filled Delara's mug, she led the cat woman over to meet the cat man. "Good evening, Samwise. Please forgive me if I am interrupting anything, but I was just making Snatch's acquaintance." She paused to gesture toward Delara. "And I thought that it would be a good idea to bring her over to meet you. Who is your friend? Hi. My name is Shinrin."

I was only using your familiarity with Brathan as a clue. Now that I have read your background, I will adjust.

Shinrin amended her comments, "And by 'regular' I mean I think he kind of works here. He is certainly very helpful in dealing with our more inebriated and unruly patrons."

Shinrin was delighted to hear Crecimi's plan not only to regrow the Chitterwood but also to re-introduce silkworms to the region. O Silk! Silk, silk, silk, silk, silk! She rubbed the finely woven silk scarf that she wore about her neck, a memento of the world that was, across her cheek sending rivulets of pleasure rippling throughout her body. She did so love the feel of silk. Nothing could be more important than this task that has been set before us.

She returned her thoughts to the young cat-woman sitting beside her and continued their conversation. "Daughter of nobody important you say? Nonsense. They must have been very special people indeed to have brought you into the world. You are about to regrow an entire forest, for goodness’ sake. I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Scratch. And yes, you can call me Shin. Say, I couldn’t help but notice that you are not the only – uh, please forgive me, but is it correct to say ‘cat person’? – here tonight. Are you by chance acquainted with Samwise? He is a bit of a regular. Perhaps I could introduce you?"

Shinrin blushed ever so slightly. She glanced at Delara out of the corner of her eyes while keeping her focus on Crecimi. "It is kind of you to say so," she replied. "My name is Shinrin. What is yours?"

Shinrin navigated her way gingerly through the crowded tavern offering biscuits to the all and sundry before settling down next to Delara. She smiled at her feline guest and said, ”Hello, dearie. I hope you don’t mind if I join you. Would you care for a biscuit?” Shinrin started nibbling one of her own and listened with rapt attention for Crecimi’s answers to various questions, especially to those posed by Delara, Ashtari and Tamis.

Having finished making several pies, Shinrin set them to baking. She wiped her hands on her apron, stirred the hunter's stew in the pot, then took a basket of biscuits out to Kirsi in the common room. She was about to hand them over to Kirsi when Crecimi De Bosques made her proposal. Shinrin shrieked gleefully waving the basket carelessly through the air exclaiming, "Yes! I want to regrow the Chitterwood! I.. Oh, take me with you!!! Please?! I'll cook for you." She looked sheepishly at Brathan, realizing too late that she probably should have said that out of his earshot, then shrugged when she decided that she really did not care what he thought. She did so miss her home!

Shinrin frowned at the rude, sylvan-phobic tone of Tiago's question, but then smiled at Kirsi's response. She walked over to them and chastised the old man saying, "Tiago, I told you before not to disrespect the forest. Do you want me to break your nose again?" An instant later her demeanor softened and her voice changed from bitter to sickeningly sweet as she handed the old man a biscuit. "Biscuit? They're fresh-baked."

Should we move this to the Gameplay thread or not until a later phase?

Oh nothing. Just a variation of Gangnam Sytle since Delara practices Dragon Style.

Delara seems a little short of gear. What is she going to eat and drink? Shinrin can cook for her, but Delara will have to do the hunting. Backpack? Rope? Potion of Cure Light Wounds?

Shin is pretty much done. DM, please view her profile to see. Thanks.

Hi. I am not quite done yet, but here is what I have so far for so as not to surprise you at the last minute.

Born of the Chitterwood and exiled to its outer reaches since the great fire that destroyed her once beautiful forest, Shinrin Fukushu as she has come to be known, or "Shin" for short, has been working as cook at The Drunken Silkworm for many a year now. This she-elf's black almond-shaped eyes and nearly fey facial features are alluring and disturbing in equal measure. Although she seems pleasant enough to deal with, and the food she serves is as nutritious and delicious as any you've tasted in your travels, years of anger and hatred over what was done to her - no wait, to the forest - simmer just beneath the surface. Shin is a vessel containing the forest spirit's thirst for vengeance. Yet she is also filled with the hope of bringing the Chitterwood back to life.

Shinrin "Shin" Fukushu ("Forest Vengeance")
Race: Elf
Class: Witch 1, Hexes: Prehensile Hair (Su), Cauldron* (Ex), Patron: Vengeance, Familiar: Hedgehog

Str: 10 = 10
Dex: 16 = 14 +2(Elf)
Con: 10 = 12 -2(Elf)
Int: 19 = 17 +2(Elf)
Wis: 10 = 10
Cha: 10 = 10

Elf Traits: standard
Equipment Trait: Rough and Ready
Social Trait: Life of Toil

Feats:
Extra Hex

Skills:
Craft (alchemy): +12 = 1(rank) +4(Int) +3(class skill) +4(insight)
Intimidate: +4 = 1(rank) +0(Cha) +3(class skill)
Knowledge (nature): +8 = 1(rank) +4(Int) +3(class skill)
Profession (cook): +4 = 1(rank) +0(Wis) +3(class skill)
Spellcraft: +8 = 1(rank) +4(Int) +3(class skill)
Use Magic Device: +4 = 1(rank) +0(Cha) +3(class skill)