Hi all
This thread is prompted by the discussion thread on what literary genre is represented by the high levels (which was flying straight over my head).
I was wondering if anyone had considered how famous literary/film/historical characters would be made under the Pathfinder rules set.
I remember being told by a DM that somewhere there was the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy using something like Level 5 characters. Does anybody know anything about this or have their own ideas?
This question could be extended to famous literary/historical characters.
My question mainly revolves around keeping the theories at lowish levels (as the thread mentioned seemed to suggest anyway).
I guess I have always liked the idea of either a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (including some newer characters) or Doctor Who/Bill and Ted (using historical characters) style adventure and wanted to know what theories people had...?
I've never tired to make characters based of authors but I have named many PC and NPC William Blake
Darth Vader (as of end of Ep. IV): human fighter 4/sorcerer 7; has fiendish grafts; Weapon Spec. [greatsword], Pilot Starcraft (from d20 Future); max ranks in Intimidate and Pilot (also from d20 Future); wields a +1 brilliant energy greatsword and wears +1 leather armor, helmet functions as goggles of night.
Han Solo (also as of end of Ep. IV): human fighter 3/rogue 3; Pilot Starcraft; max ranks in Bluff and Pilot; wields hold-out blaster (light simple ranged weapon that has range inc. of 50 ft. and deals 2d6 fire damage); wears explorer's outfit.
Luke Skywalker (also as of end of Ep. IV): human commoner 1/fighter 3/sorcerer 3; Pilot Starcraft; max ranks in Pilot and Whining (j/k); wields same weapon as DV (see above), wears commoner's outfit.
Princess Leia (not sure how it's spelled, same era as above): human aristocrat 4/fighter 3; max ranks in Diplomacy; wears noble's outfit.
Cool idea for a thread!
I've thought of Robin Hood being a cavalier with the Order of the Eagle. The Order of The Eagle would be about defending the people when rulers abuse their positions. I'm having trouble figuring out all the details of the Order.
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Luke Skywalker (also as of end of Ep. IV): human commoner 1/fighter 3/sorcerer 3; Pilot Starcraft; max ranks in Pilot and Whining (j/k); wields same weapon as DV (see above), wears commoner's outfit.
Never, ever, give a player character type levels in an NPC class. Even if Luke is a "whiny farmboy," that's his background, not his profession. =p I would say that Luke is a first-level magus by the middle of the first movie.
Jeremy Puckett
Luke Skywalker (also as of end of Ep. IV): human commoner 1/fighter 3/sorcerer 3; Pilot Starcraft; max ranks in Pilot and Whining (j/k); wields same weapon as DV (see above), wears commoner's outfit.Never, ever, give a player character type levels in an NPC class. Even if Luke is a "whiny farmboy," that's his background, not his profession. =p I would say that Luke is a first-level magus by the middle of the first movie.
Jeremy Puckett
I chose sorcerer instead of wizard only because the Force doesn't require spellbooks, but I suppose wizard would work with some cosmetic changes (meditates to prepare spells like a divine caster, perhaps).
Dartagnan (from The Three Musketeers): human fighter 8/duelist 2; 20 Dexterity; Weapon Finesse, Weapon Spec. (rapier), Improved Critical (rapier), Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack; wields +1 speed rapier, wears boots of striding & springing and +1 leather armor.
Conan the Barbarian (mid-career): human barbarian 6/rogue 3; 22 Strength; Power Atk, Cleave, Great Cleave, Vital Strike, Toughness; max ranks in Intimidate, Perception, Stealth, Survival; wields +1 keen greatsword, wears +1 chain shirt.
Joan d'Arc: human paladin 5; 21 Charisma; Exotic Weap. (bastard sword), Leadership, Mounted Combat; wields +1 bastard sword, wears +1 full plate.
Dr. John Dee (astrologer, alchemist, physician to Queen Elizabeth): human alchemist 7 (or wizard 7 if strictly core); 21 Intelligence; feats depend on class, if wizard, crafting feats and Combat Casting; max ranks in Knowledge (arcane), Knowledge (history), Knowledge (nature), Knowledge (nobility or whatever it's called); uses alot of alchemical items and potions.
Fred Flintstone: human barbarian 4; 16 Strength, 9 Dexterity, 16 Constitution, 9 Intelligence, 8 Wisdom, 8 Charisma; Endurance, Diehard, Power Atk; max ranks in Yell and Eat Brontosaurus Burger; wields masterwork greatclub, wears hide armor.
Captain America: human fighter 10; 22 Strength, 18 Dexterity, 18 Constitution, 18 Charisma (obviously not a point-buy build, physical ability scores include +5 inherent bonuses from super-soldier serum); Throw Anything, Shield Mastery, Weapon Focus (shield), Weapon Spec. (shield), Dodge, Mobility, Toughness, Vital Strike, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Shot on the Run, Improved Vital Strike; max ranks in Diplomacy, Acrobatics; uses +1 returning heavy adamantine shield, wears +1 mithral shirt.
Musketeers by definition can use gun powder firearms. If you blinked you missed that scene in the movie. :)
Cap's shield is returning, but only for him. Must be a special unlock able power.
Fred tends to do strange things like changing identities when he takes damage to his head.
Musketeers by definition can use gun powder firearms. If you blinked you missed that scene in the movie. :)
Cap's shield is returning, but only for him. Must be a special unlock able power.
Fred tends to do strange things like changing identities when he takes damage to his head.
Re: Cap's shield: Perhaps he has a special feat that has Throw Anything as a requirement (and maybe like a +8 BAB), allowing him to treat a thrown weapon as if it had the returning quality?
Re: Fred: LOL! I almost gave him max ranks in Bowling, too.
[Re: Cap's shield: Perhaps he has a special feat that has Throw Anything as a requirement (and maybe like a +8 BAB), allowing him to treat a thrown weapon as if it had the returning quality?
Re: Fred: LOL! I almost gave him max ranks in Bowling, too.
More LOLs for Harvey Birdman! :)
Cap probably has a connection to his shield as a super power.
I had a ranger named Smith, his animal companion was a bear named Yogi. :)
I made a Elf Ranger for the Ruins of Raven Bluff. Someone had named him John Doe because he remembered nothing. I wish they didn't kill that campaign too.