Hi, I'm a Gnome and I'm a frontline melee character.
I am of course not PFS Legal, having been made a looooong time ago (I think using Beta Rules with a smattering of 3.5) but it gives you an idea of what can be done.
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"Then let's kill the bastard!"
Hoktsumisso need blood !Eh? Blood for the Blood God?
"Well that should take care of these bastards... they're in Pharasma's care now"
So, is this officially dead or is there still any life left in the corpse? Do we need to find a Miracle Man?
who's next?
who's next?
Still in the grip of his anger towards the Wizard, Thelonius lays into him with a mighty swing of his Khopesh, slicing it deeply across Zahn's torso. Attack Zahn with +1 Khopesh (Raging). (1d20+10=30)
The insect charges to T19 and attack dude in U19Zahn cries out and pulls his arm back from the enormous beetle.
Rohit moves to Thel's flank and lays a hand on his shoulder. Thel feels a cooling tingle across his electrical burns.
Thelonius takes the lightning to the chest and convulses for a moment. Seeing Syd go down, he turns his frenzied expression upon the new enemy that dared strike at him. He bursts into action, racing across the wooden boards towards Book and Zahn, Khopesh held high ready to strike.
EDIT:
Thelonius starts moving towards Syd/Vass with his Khopesh held high. He appears odd however, in that he shakes his legs furiously as he goes, as if attempting to dislodge something from his person. As he reaches his quarry, a glaze seems to descend across his face and he becomes eerily calm for a moment before exploding into furious action.
Attack Syd/Vass with +1 Osiriani Khopesh. (1d20+8=16)
"Is he for real?" Thelonius whispers to himself, "I'm askin' myself the same question..." "You thinkin' you're all big and mean standin' there dishin' out insults. Insults is a girl's way of fightin'. Come over here and let me show you how a real fighter does battle"
Thelonius' eyes squint up as he focuses on Syd/Vass. His hands are fidgetting on the hilt of his Khopesh. He calmly reaches into his belt pouch and pulls out a small vial of purplish liquid. Popping the stopper, he downs the potion in one fluid motion and throws the vial to the floor where it smashes. He readjusts his grip on the Khopesh and puts himself into a fighting stance, preparing himself for what is to come.
Thelonius looks confused... "Umm, so if that's your friend's body, he still in there? Y'know 'cause I'm all for guttin' that thing and bein' done with it, but you might want your friend back."
"Huh, you know this guy? Is he someone I'm meant to kill or is he OK?"
Thelonius walks in and wonders what in the Hells is going on and who that guy is.
Thelonius draws his Khopesh and readies the large weapon in a two-handed grip.
"Suits me."
Thelonius c o c k s his head and squints up at Rohit. "Didn'y you hear 'em before. Gotta kill us a Book 'fore we can head out to tha desert!"
"Good on ya Hockeymishi. I thought you were all stone stupid or somthin' for a moment there." He shoulders his pack and starts to head back into the Hall to grab rations. "Be right back. Don't you all go leavin' without me now."
Thelonius looks at each of you and says, "so when do you want to leave? I'm ready now. Don't own much except what's here in my pack. Probably have to pinch some rations from the store for the journey though, but otherwise we should get movin'. No sense hangin' around 'less you got some business in the Hall like your friend there." He nods towards Cordoba.
"Just stick 'em a couple of times. They'll soon leave ya alone."
He nods to Cordoba as he walks past, even going so far as to move out of his way, obviously showing some respect to a fellow worshipper. "We understand dat you can make de necessary introductions to a paladin of Aroden by the name of Ka?" Thelonius just nods at the introductions, barely able to understand Aref's speech. Finally when Aref mentions Ka, he responds."Aye, that I can. He's that self same Paladin I was mentionin' before. I ran with him a good number 'o years ago. You folk'll wanna be sure you wanna see him before I take you out there. 'Ole Ka's not too right in tha head anymore. I don't want you folks causin' him any trouble. Else Pharasma might find herself some more names for the Book 'o the Dead." Thelonius doesn't look threatening as he says this. It is simply a matter of fact as far as he's concerned.
Perception (Listen) Check. (1d20+1=3) Thelonius doesn't notice the exchange between Jon and the others.
Thelonius looks up at the Gnome and shakes his head.
Spoiler:
"Ain't nothin' wrong with me that a good dose of killin' won't fix Hockeymishi son. Demon killin' sounds like my kinda work, although I think you're gonna be needin' a Wizard if you're plannin' on killin' a book 'bout pirates." "Paladin huh. Used to run with a Paladin once. Least he used ta be a Paladin 'fore Aroden went and got himself killed. Bit stuffy 'bout the rules, but handy in a fight." "If they're droppin' dead then sounds like a place I'm happy ta be. Long as the replacements aren't all chirpy friendly like." He finishes his talk with the Druid and slowly tucks his dagger away. He rises to his feet and gives the party a once over before offering what you assume is a greeting. "So I 'spose you're the lot 'ole Pangloss mentioned. You sure you be wantin' to see Ka? Last I saw 'o him, he weren't in much of a state to be receivin' visitors like. You wanna hope I can get him ta help ya." "Thistlecrit's me name, although most folk 'round here call me The Herald. Pharasma's personal little Herald 'o Death, on account of the ones I sent to see her an' all." He hesitates, appears to raise a fist encased in a wicked Spiked Gauntlet for a hand shake, thinks better of it and simply stands there awaiting your reply.
Spoiler:
A bald gnome sits in front of the temple picking at something on his arm with a dagger. Was there anything in the Background dealing with Ka that you need changed? Once I got in the groove I just kept typing and that's what came out. If it doesn't fit your vision of him just let me know and I'll fix it. The Gnome glances up at you as you approach, gives a snort and then goes back to calmly picking at what you can now see is a fresh scab with the point of the dagger.
Kruel: Thelonius is done. I do however have two questions for you. 1)
Spoiler:
Given Thelonius' History, I was wondering if I could give up his Racial Hatred of Reptilian and Goblin Subtype creatures and instead replace it with the Gnoll Killer Trait from page 10 of the Legacy of Fire Players Guide? In case you don't have it I will paste the details here for you. I have Boldly Italicised the pertinent portions of the Trait that would apply to Thelonius. Gnoll Killer: You grew up in rural Katapesh, in a region where gnoll activity was a fact of life. You killed your first gnoll at a young age when a group of gnoll slavers attacked your village, home, or caravan, and your hatred of gnolls has only grown since then. Something in your past fueled your hatred of gnolls even further—
This may or may not have a bearing upon your game plans (if you plan on having a lot of Gnolls in the future for instance), so feel free to say no, I won't mind in the slightest.
2)
Spoiler: What is your view on Characters paying less for items during Character Creation that they could have crafted themselves? I say this because Thelonius has both Craft (Armoursmith) and Craft (Weaponsmith). Would you require me to make crafting rolls for them, or just say that he has had enough time to have made them for himself, if of course you allow me to use that rule? I will hold off spending the remainder of his cash until I hear back from you as it may influence further purchases.
"I do know one other who has. As it happens he may be found in the Hall of Pharasma."
Thankee Director Kruelaid Sir...
You got my edit. I cut the 10 dollar words. You thinks me un can't know sum wurds lik them wuns you put down in yer mails up ther$
What's with the sobriquetically appellated PCs in this game? I'm trying something different... "Awww... he's so cute. Can I pat hi... arrgh no please for the love of all that's holy... no... nooooooooo" *silence*I think you're going to like being a slave. Captain Book is quite fond of the little people: they don't take up much space and they fetch a pretty penny in Qadira and Katapesh. :( Even sullen, bald, skull faced ones with scars crisscrossing their arms?
Another worshipper of death. "Awww... he's so cute. Can I pat hi... arrgh no please for the love of all that's holy... no... nooooooooo" *silence*
This is my Character, Thelonius Thistlecrit.
I took one liberty that I hope you don't mind Kruel. I swapped out one of his starting languages (Sylvan) for Osiriani. I figured if he grew up in Osirion he should be able to speak the language. |