About your GM: I am a relative PHP novice only done a few campaigns so far, but have been lurking and reading for a while. I have GM’d at the in-person level, modules and a full completed AP. I want to “get my feet wet” with Module or 2 to get used to the PHP style before I attempt a full out Adventure Path.
I also have a full-time day job as an accountant, so I will not have much posting during the daytime hours. I will be reading posts on my breaks, and might be able to get small update or questions answered but it is not guaranteed. Most of my posting will be after work (approx. 8 or 9 PM EST) or before bed (approx. 12 or 1 AM EST). Weekends will have more flexibility but also compete with tabletop gaming schedule so will be scattered throughout the day. I will be posting at least once per day, unless prior notice given. I would expect the same from you. If no post from you in 48 hrs I reserve the right to bot your actions. Initiative will be done block style. If 7 days pass without word, I reserve the right to replace you.
Venture-Captain Jalden Krensharr is in need of a team of Pathfinders for an immediate mission. Unfortunately for him, none of his usual teams are available. Fortunately for you, you are. Who are you? A new Pathfinder applicant. You have pass all the pre-requisite background checks. You have your letter of recommendation from an existing Pathfinder. You just need your final field test. VC Krensharr is about to get a pile of dossiers from the PF headquarters. Of them, he will choose a few applicants that stand out as the best ones for this job. However, because this is also a test, there is one requirement: You must not be native Osirion, speak the language, or have spent significant time in the country. The test is as much about seeing how you do in an environment and society you probably know little to nothing about, as well as your ability to complete the mission. Pathfinders often find themselves in locations and situations that the only background they know is what they read on the journey there. If chosen, you will be given a small primer on the area and customs, and a copy of basic phrase translations. (Where is the bathroom? How much for this Camel? Do you have a cure for Sand Fleas?)
Crunch:
* Starting Level 6.
* Ability Scores: 25 Point Buy. No level 1 starting attribute below 8 or over 20 including racial modifier.
* Alignment: No CE. LE/NE will be taken on case by case basis. You may be required to have additional explanation how and why you are willing to work with this group of Pathfinder recruits. (Example: A Lawful Evil House Thrune supporting Chelaxian might need to explain how they would feel competing against another Loyalist on mission for the Queen.)
* Classes: Any Pathfinder official OK. Unchained OK, Occult OK. As with Alignment, anything that stands out oddly may need further explanation as to why you want to work for the Pathfinders. 3rd Party – If you can link me the SRD or provide other means of letting me look over source materialit I will consider it. I do have a preference for Paizo official, but since I have friends who actually write some 3rd party material, I can’t blindly say no. These will be reviewed heavily and I must be able to review source material. Due to archtype choices, etc. All Classes (Paizo or 3rd) must also include a brief description of it’s general party role. (healer, batman disguised as a catholic-school girl, magical cat-man, chainsaw juggling ninja-dragon rider, etc).
* Races: Any 15 RP or less. I will allow 3rd Party, as per the caveat under classes. Warning: Extremely odd or exotic races will also have extra explanation requirements as noted in Alignment.
* Traits: 2 Traits. Drawback for third. Drawbacks will be noted and must be applicable. All traits must be from different categories. All traits must fit your background. Campaign traits will be considered, if they make sense for the character and are not overpowered. No XYZ of the Society traits. You are not members – yet.
* HP: Max 1st. Roll -OR- Half (round up: d6=4, d8=5, etc) for rest. You can take the chance at higher, but have to take the good with the bad. OR You can have steady moderate. Choose wisely and may the RNG be kind.
* Starting Wealth: 15,000. No one item over 5,000.
Crunch & Fluff can be in post or alias. If in post please use spoilers.
4 Characters will be accepted. There will be 5 in the team, but 5th slot is for my friend so he can help me as I get used to pbp GM'ing.
Fluff:
>> Out of Character: (the ooc should be relatively short, the IC below is what will be the main focus)
* Brief description of character, including personality & how your traits/drawback apply. Background detailing who you are, why you want to be a Pathfinder and brief general description of what you did levels to get you levels 1-5.
>> In Character:
* Brief RP Sample. Open format. Can be Journal Entries, a conversation, a scene in your background, etc.
* 2 Pathfinder Headquarters “Documents” sent to VC Krensharr:
1) Letter of recommendation written by a current Pathfinder member. A paragraph or 2 (more if you like) on why they think your character should be admitted. Make up a Pathfinder, write the letter in their ‘voice’. Can be a cannonical Venture Captain, field agent, etc or someone you made up.
2) Pathfinder Dossier on your character as written by the “HR department” probably after an interview with your character. Think of this as your character’s job resume. Outline provided below.
Dossier for (Name)
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Identifying Marks: (Tattoos, Scars, Exotic Piercings. Ways your character can be picked out of a crowd by someone just given your description)
Race:
Profession: (Not necessarily your class. What you do for money: Cook, Tavern Bouncer, Sunday School Teacher)
Languages Known:
Recommended By:
Personality: (Use 3 words)
Qualifications: (Summary of skills that make you a good Pathfinder candidate)
Biggest Strength:
Biggest Weakness:
Known Warrants for Arrest:
Special Considerations: (if any)
