Thanks for inviting me into the game, Mathpro! I'll be getting to work on the alias and profile right away.
Echoing WW's!
Super excited for the game! Hey Epic Kobold, I am still down to do twins or brothers or something. I had an idea that we both were slaves to this one alchemist and I served him in the lab (where I learned his craft) and he sent you out searching for his components (where you learned your sneakiness, which I shall not be underestimating!) If you had something else in mind thats cool too.
Here is my inspiration for the character. please ignore the fire piggy.
Here's Ripnok! Let me know if you have any questions.
I should have the character built tonight and the profile itself constructed by tomorrow morning.
Did you like Ripnok's image? Not the avatar the one that i posted with the link. I thought it was pretty fitting :)
I had my entire profile done, but apparently I took too long and it erased it. I'll have it up and finished tonight with my traits and such as well. Then I can help work on character relationships.
Thanks for accepting me into the game.
Okay, I have a better written back-story in the works, but here's what I've got for stats.
CN, M, Goblinoid
Age: 25
Height: 3'
Weight: 40 lbs
Init +5
Languages Goblin, Common, Orc, Draconic, Dwarven
Favored Class: Rogue (skill bonus)
Traits: Fast-talker, Dirty fighter (+1 dmg when flanking)
DEFENSE
AC 18, touch 16, flat-footed 13 (armor +2, size +1, dex+5)
HP 9 (1d8 +1)
Fort +1, Ref +7, Will +-1
Leather Armor
OFFENSE
Speed 30
Dagger +0 (1d3-1; 19-20x2, PS, 10ft)
Short Sword +0 (1d4-1; 19-20x2, P)
Light Crossbow +6 (1d6; 19-20x2, P, 80ft)
OTHER
Str 8 (-1), Dex 21 (5), Con 13 (1), Int 16 (3), Wis 9 (-1), Cha 9 (-1)
BAB 0 ; CMB -2; CMD 13
Feats: Taunt
Traits
Skills
Acrobatics +6
Appraise +3
Bluff +1
Climb +0
Craft +3
Diplomacy -1
Disable Device +6
Disguise +0
Escape Artist +6
Intimidate -1
Knowledge (dungeoneering) +4
Knowledge (local) +3
Linguistics +4
Perception +0
Perform -1
Profession -1
--Ride +9
Sense Motive +0
Sleight of Hand +6
Stealth +14
Swim -1
Use Magic Device -1.
Wealth: Wealth: 41G, 8S, 4C
SQ Darkvision 60, sneak attack +1d6, trapfinding
Gear:
Backpack
Winter Blanket
Chalk
Hot weather outfit
Trail Ration/
Wandrmeal(6 day)
Game cards
Pickle Extractor
Hemp Rope (50ft)
Tattoo
Thieves Tools
Bear in mind, this is my first pathfinder character (though I've been wanting to play this system for quite some time) so if you see something I messed up, just let me know.
I really wanted to make the quintessential Goblin, but had trouble finding Goblin specific feats/traits. Guidance would be appreciated.
I really wanted to make the quintessential Goblin, but had trouble finding Goblin specific feats/traits. Guidance would be appreciated.
There's a bunch of halfling feat that would make sense for a goblin in the APG. If you beg and grovel, it might work.
I am Kesh the sorcerer *Hissing*
This is Wander Weir introducing Oren Tor. I built the character in HeroLab and copied the stat block from there. Tomorrow I'll reorganize the profile itself to make it more user friendly for me in play but this should suffice for DM review.
Profile pic will quite likely change when I have more time to look through the options.
Heya all. This is Marossa all ready to go, stat block is in the profile.
Ready, with equipment.
Still thinking on my feat progression. Anyone thinking of taking item creation feats?
I'm wondering about the possibilities of taking Heart of the Fields instead of Skilled, then Master Craftsman...
I may be taking some item creation feats. Not totally sure yet though.
I've mostly finished my character, need equipment though.
Took the finding Haleen trait, did anyone else?
Refined my backstory just a bit to make it fit a bit more into the campaign setting.
Also started with Combat Expertise/Improved Dirty Trick.
I'll be providing damage output but mostly strategic advantages. Just remember, I rolled gimpy stats lol.
I've mostly finished my character, need equipment though.
Took the finding Haleen trait, did anyone else?
Refined my backstory just a bit to make it fit a bit more into the campaign setting.
Also started with Combat Expertise/Improved Dirty Trick.
I'll be providing damage output but mostly strategic advantages. Just remember, I rolled gimpy stats lol.
I took that trait too. Guess you'd know me then wouldn't you.
It's possible that during the time that she vanished, your character did as well, and thus my character believes you might have gone with her or something like that. I'm not sure how much time has passed since her vanishing.
Course, if you're intent on keeping your secret it's possible Haleen cared for you in secret or something like that.
It's possible that during the time that she vanished, your character did as well, and thus my character believes you might have gone with her or something like that. I'm not sure how much time has passed since her vanishing.
Course, if you're intent on keeping your secret it's possible Haleen cared for you in secret or something like that.
My character has some issues with trusting people so if he recognized you, he wouldn't reveal himself so readily. However he would let you know who he was if you ever spoke. When talking to me, just act as though you know what I am. If I need to at anytime, I will reveal myself to the rest of the party. You won't recognize Kesh when you see him at first though.
Alright, that'll be a pretty cool party dynamic. "brothers" where one doesn't recognize the other. I'm curious to see what you're playing now lol.
Hey Mathpro, I was wondering how you wanted to deal with my characters addiction to Pesh? If you don't want to deal with the darker aspects of drug addiction I am perfectly willing to gloss over it but it is a pretty integrated part of my character's back story. The Chronicles guide to Katapesh has some stuff to say on addiction to Pesh and it's effects on characters and if you don't have that book I can give a short write up of the basic effects.
Anyway, just wanted to get your opinion.
Oren will be pretty friendly with everyone during the week or so of traveling and is rather open about himself and his interest in re-establishing the temple to Sarenrae in Kelmarane. Anyone who might have visited the temple while in Katapesh might have met him before as well.
Isz seemed unusually friendly for a Goblin last week when he joined the party by simply sitting down with them in at the stereotypical tavern. No one heard him approach, so his skills as a sneak were apparent, and he spent much of the night buying everyone food and drink (with slightly singed bills) to win their favor. He even offered to teach everyone to play a new card game called "poker". When accepted by the group, he seemed particularly enthusiastic about traveling far and fast.
Ripnok is probably one of the oddest goblins you have ever seen. He wears glasses and speaks in a very cultured and verbose tongue. He is constantly fiddling with an array of vials, potions and tonics that he carries in numerous pouches and pockets. He seems to mutter to himself quite a bit and occasionally will brighten suddenly and make an exclamation such as "That's it!" or "Of Course!", and then invariably you will hear some sort of fizzing or small explosion as he combines several items. He is very happy to talk to anyone who will talk with him chatting at length about any topic. He seems genuinely and pleasantly surprised that anyone would give him a second thought. What with him being a slave and all.
Ripnok is probably one of the oddest goblins you have ever seen. He wears glasses and speaks in a very cultured and verbose tongue. He is constantly fiddling with an array of vials, potions and tonics that he carries in numerous pouches and pockets. He seems to mutter to himself quite a bit and occasionally will brighten suddenly and make an exclamation such as "That's it!" or "Of Course!", and then invariably you will hear some sort of fizzing or small explosion as he combines several items. He is very happy to talk to anyone who will talk with him chatting at length about any topic. He seems genuinely and pleasantly surprised that anyone would give him a second thought. What with him being a slave and all.
Which Isz does often enough. It's nice to cut loose and speak in one's native tongue. Their conversations can be surprisingly sophisticated, as they have both Goblins have the same int modifier. Though Isz lacks special training, he effectively has all of youtube running in his head so he can get technical on scientific subjects and come up with a few really good points before moving on to the subject of ghost riding one's camel.
Going to spoiler the description since it is a little long.
Effects of Pesh
Pesh is an addictive narcotic that has a mild analgesic effect. Anyone ingesting a dose of raw pesh takes a –2 penalty to Dexterity and Wisdom for one day. Pesh smokers enter a pleasant, dreamy state of bliss in which pain seems less severe but pleasant feelings are amplified. Multiple doses within a 24-hour period do not inflict additional ability penalties but may intensify the narcotic effects, depending on the individual. In addition, anyone ingesting a dose of raw pesh receives 10 temporary hit points, which last for 1 hour, and gains a +1 morale bonus to saves versus fear effects for one day. Multiple doses within a 24-hour period do not bestow additional hit points or renew the saving throw bonus. Refined pesh has the same effects as raw pesh, but the ability penalties increase to –4, and one dose grants 15 temporary hit points and a +2 morale bonus to saves versus fear. The narcotic effects are also more pronounced. Pesh whey has the same effects as raw pesh, except no Dexterity penalty, no bonus againstfear, and only 1 temporary hit point for 1 hour.
Addiction
Pesh is an addictive substance (Fort DC 10 to avoid addiction, 5 days satiation, 1d4 Dex and 1d4 Wisdom withdrawals), but as the GM you can ignore this if you don’t want to deal with addiction in your game. The benefits granted by pesh aren’t significant enough to offset the penalties it imposes, and as such allowing the characters to indulge in pesh without ill effects should not disrupt the power balance of a game. Many individuals in Katapesh, especially those native to the region, are able to enjoy pesh recreationally without risking dangerous addiction.
In a darker campaign, however, or one that explores more adult themes, pesh can be significantly more dangerous. While the drug’s effects are at first pleasant and innocuous, repeated pesh use can create a dependence that is both physical and psychological, leaving the user with a desperate craving for more. An individual who uses pesh may need to make a Will save at increasing difficulties until he is unable to resist the call of pesh; he may also find himself growing immune to pesh whey and raw pesh’s effects and may have to seek out the more expensive refined pesh. Pesh addiction causes otherwise stable individuals to lose fortunes, destroy their families, and in many cases, lose their lives. Slavers, pimps, and gang leaders may use pesh as a tool for controlling others, and the Pactmasters or the Aspis Consortium might have sinister plans in motion to bring all Katapesh under the control of the drug.
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1. What form of Pesh are you addicted to(raw, refined, or Pesh whey)?
Marossa is probably addicted to raw pesh, refined pesh is expensive and isn't wasted on slaves and whey isn't strong enough to get the desired effect.
2. How long has it been since you last used(that will set the DC)?
I am not sure if I am capable of answering this one. It depends on your interpretation of the Packmasters. Because the story is that Marossa was bought by Katapesh and sent on this expedition because someone believed she would be useful. If you think the Packmasters would keep their slaves on pesh as well then Marossa probably has been getting a steady supply of pesh. If you think they don't use pesh to keep slaves in line, then Marossa is probably already deep in withdrawal symptoms.
3. *Would your character want to kick the habbit at some point in time?
Marossa is very conflicted on that issue. She is already addicted to the stuff so wants to keep on using it and she believes she only does her best work when under the effects of the drug. On the other hand, it reminds her of her master and she knows the effect it is having on her body and mind. We will just have to see I guess.
Hope that answered your questions.
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Pending the answer to my question from those three we'll be able to start. Hopefully I'll be able to throw up the IC thread some time tomorrow(after 10 AM CST).
...The trick is to order the pizza before indulging in pesh. Otherwise you end up blowing way too much cash on cini-sticks and buffalo wings.
Kesh is interested in all the secret talk thats going on. very interesting hehe
Hey, If any of you guys have any interest in doubling up on another campaign, I'm running one called The Lost Land of Aridia. Its a desert based campaign so if your interested, be sure and look it up. Its completely homebrew. Mathpro applied so if your feeling adventures and want to try something completely new. Join the expedition.
Lots of spoilers, none for me :(
Cahal would have a big problem dealing drug, as he would see it as a form of slavery of the mind, if not the body.
It would have to be turned into an exercise in freeing her mind, not enabling her, for him to give her pesh. Given his little knowledge in alchemy, he might just add a few things to the pesh mix that would make it a bad trip indeed...
If you're ok with that, Cahal is on board.
Oren would probably be more interested in helping Marossa's character kick the habit than keep it going. He'd offer healing to deal with the effects of withdrawal and if there is no other solution than to provide a small amount of Pesh then maybe he'd do that. Most of all, though, he'd be trying to help Marossa's character to pass out of the darkness and addiction and into the light of recovery.
He'd certainly have no interest in requiring any sort of service in return for the drug.
In a pinch Isz would probably help her steal some...for a price.
Kesh doesn't like drugs either, he hates degradation of others by others and he believes drugs do just that, Kesh would aim to help Marossa kick her addiction also. He also hates slavery.