robotnel |
Hello Vritra. Here is a character that I would like to play through Rappan Athuk (or at least see how far I can survive :) Human Arcane Duelist Bard, focusing on melee. I am interested in the psionic ruleset, but I don't have access to those. I prefer versatile characters over complete munchkined or min-maxed PCs.
*Benan Odonata*
> Living most his life within the outer limits of a metropolis, Benan grew accustomed to strange sights and strange beings. He made his living as a member of the local watch and eventually worked his way to an upper level investigator position within the city's law enforcement agency. He maintained order within his district, but was not opposed to letting a small infraction go unnoticed; especially if doing so would enable him greater access to information about the black market and it's operatives. However some more zealous and devout operatives began to hassle Benan about his 'gray' deals. These hardliners \ continued their attacks on Benan's character even after he had busted a prominent pesh ring, his success of which due to no small part to his confidential informants.
> Able to hold his own in a scuffle coupled with the air of authority Benan held over his loyalists, it seemed that he was on his way to higher positions of power. This did not come to pass as a fanatical sect of religious inquisitors overpowered many smaller criminal enterprises, locking up or outright killing many of Benan's contacts with the underground. Furious, Benan made an impassioned argument to the heads of the city's small council. He argued that such force would push the underground cartels into a defensive position and would lead to a war between law and chaos within the city. Being charged with the protection of the common folk, such a war would undoubtable hurt the merchant, the smith, the baker as fighting broke out within the streets.
> It seemed that Benan had won the minds of the council, but the inquisitors religious crusade would not be held back by a man with common sense. The inquisition faction brought forth a former confidential informant who gave damning testimony about Benan's deals with low level pimps and pushers. This was seemingly enough to blacken his good deeds. Benan was forced to resign or otherwise face persecution at the hands of the inquisitors. His name had also been marred to the underground crime syndicates. With no jurisdictional power, an entire city at the brink of war, and enemies all around him, Benan fled the city.
> Benan has made a vow to acquire power that will enable him to defeat the inquisitors and to clear his name. Yet that was 10 years ago, and Benan is feeling the effects of the years on his human body. He agrees to a delve within the infamous Rappan Athuk dungeon as a sort of last chance at finding the artifacts he needs before old age, or worse, prevents him from making good on his promise.
I have a build breakdown up to ninth level if you are so interested. I would very much like to participate in an online only campaign. Thanks!