Here's the issue. The PCs have angered an evil demigod, and I have a creature that I want to send out after them. The concept is that these "Bounty Hunters" are often used by evil dieties / powers to run down those that flee their wrath. Problem is, I can't for the life of me think of what classes to put on these things.
Ranger seems an obvious choice, but then what? Most of the PrCs I've seen just don't hack it, and I don't want to create one of my own (though I may have to). Are there any "Bounty Hunter" type PrCs out there that don't focus on "Bringing 'em Back Alive" and other, nonlethal aspects?
Assassin? There's the justicar guy. Just tweak the non lethal damage ability a bit on those bounty hunter guys.
Assassin? There's the justicar guy. Just tweak the non lethal damage ability a bit on those bounty hunter guys.
I'd prefer to keep this as canon as possible.
Justicular was exactly not what I wanted. It's too focused on non-lethal attacks. These bounty hunter guys are all about killing and destroying.
Of course, I don't NEED a PrC for them. I was just hoping there was one out there.
Err, Assassin?
Someone refresh my memory, but in the DMG 2, isn't there a sample bounty hunter? If you have access to the book take a look in the new prestige classes...
The Book of Exalted Deeds have a monster that has the purpose you describe: hunting down and killing those that anger a god. They are basically a clone of a specific character with some additional powers, and can only be hurt by the character they copy.
Excluding mosters, you have the Bounty Hunter from DMG2 as said. It is not a PrC, though, but an "advanced npc". I believe it is a ranger/rogue/assassin.
The Book of Vile Darkness gives you the Mortal Hunter PrC; a fiend specializing in slaying mortals.
Assassin? There's the justicar guy. Just tweak the non lethal damage ability a bit on those bounty hunter guys.I'd prefer to keep this as canon as possible.
Justicular was exactly not what I wanted. It's too focused on non-lethal attacks. These bounty hunter guys are all about killing and destroying.
Of course, I don't NEED a PrC for them. I was just hoping there was one out there.
Blood Hound on page 28 of the Complete adventurer might work.
Or you could check out Crystal Keeps d20 page for all your DMing needs (or at least some of them).
They don't seem to have added the Complete Adventurer yet but I am sure they will.
Someone refresh my memory, but in the DMG 2, isn't there a sample bounty hunter?
The Bounty Hunter in DMG2 was nice, but I'm using a creature that uses bites and claws for it's attacks - ie. can't use weapons, etc. I'd love to be able to use it as an exaple, but the fit just wasn't there.
The Book of Exalted Deeds have a monster that has the purpose you describe: hunting down and killing those that anger a god. They are basically a clone of a specific character with some additional powers, and can only be hurt by the character they copy.
I could not find what you were talking about. If you remember the specific name, please let me know. I'm dubious that BoED would be helpful, as the creatures I'm working with are decidedly CE, serving a CE demigod. I may be (and hope I am) wrong, though.
I checked into the "Mortal Hunter" from BoVD. Unfortunately, you have to be an outsider (outsider, undead, construct or fey) to use it. I'm dealing with an extraplanar magical beast as my hunter. They are native to the Abyss, but since they don't meet the strict definition of outsider... I think I'm screwed. Any chance an extraplanar magical beast would qualify for this?
I have used the angry demigod sending the big hitter angle before... Here's a suggestion and the reasons it works really well...
Inevitables (Monster Manual pgs. 158-160) - Any one that suits the situation.
Think Terminator... Once one of these suckers has been convinced that there is justifiable cause (whether true or not doesn't really matter) to bring the hurt down on the PCs they won't stop for anything to do it. They are merciless, lack any compassion whatsoever, and as constructs can really be a thorn in the PCs' sides since they are immune to so many things. What's more... they are not evil, which drives PCs that like to use items and spells that affect evil creatures absolutely bonkers. It can also be confusing and make for great roleplaying as they try to convince these single-minded creatures that they are the good guys (or at least, in the right).
So, that's my suggestion, take it or leave it ;)
I could not find what you were talking about. If you remember the specific name, please let me know.
Aleax, p. 158. Even though it is from the Book of Exalted Deeds, I think it can be used by any (demi)god.
The was some errata posted on the Web about Emissaries of Death. Drow race, CE alignment, and about as nasty as it gets.
Of course, you could always use the Foe-hunter Prestige class.
I'll see if I can dig up the Emissary of Death, if you are interested.
I'll see if I can dig up the Emissary of Death, if you are interested.
Very.
edit: I found it. If you're talking about the one I found browsing the 'net, it's a bit overpowered. Or was the one you're speaking about in a WotC release somewhere?
No, unfortunately, I do not believe the Emissary of Death was ever an 'official' WoTC release, but here is where I originally found it: http://www.community3e.com/dn/class/emissaryofdeath.pdf I have used this guy in my campaigns previously, and have not found him to be overpowering. A group of 5 adventures can take one of equivalent CR as long as they are smart about it... otherwise, time for regen!
If the Emissary is too powerful, have you looked at the Foe-hunter class?
I think the one that best fits my needs is the Sword Slayer, from DRAGON Magazine #324. I'm still not sold on using it, but at least it's very very close to what I needed.
This is probobly a little late in the coming, but... the following classes work, too. All are from Complete Divine. Work depending on situation.
Black Flame Zealot (but only if they ticked off a god of fire and darkness)
Consecrated Harrier (was made for hunting down heretics. Works well. Especially for devil-worshippers.)
Divine Crusader (it works, but not too well.)
Sacred Fist (THE FIST OF WRATH SHALL DESTROY YOU!)
they work, m'kay. they work.