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I've been considering making a vigilante-style character for PFS and I'm wondering what faction, if any, might be best suited for such a character. He's not really that into liberation, more along the lines of battling highwaymen, bandits, maurading monsters, that sort of thing; so I don't think Andoran would fit. I was considering Shadow Lodge but I've read up on them and I'm still not really quite sure what it is they do. Any thoughts?
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I guess it kinda depends on how you want to roleplay it I suppose. I considered maybe Grand Lodge if you look at in terms of stopping the "bad guys" from exploiting lost treasures and knowledge for personal gain. There is always the Silver Crusade as well. Most people think automatically undead = evil, but I mean highwaymen and bandits are harmful to innocent folk just as much as ghouls and ghosts.
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I have heard Shadow Lodge described as the "union" of the Pathfinder Society. They strive to keep missions as profitable for Pathfinders as possible, and to not allow the Decemvirate to take advantage of its lower echelon members.
For a Vigilante type character, you could go a couple different routes I'd think...depending on your alignment/style, Silver Crusade may be an option. Or possibly Grand Lodge or Lantern Lodge; neither of them are specifically devoted to doing good/battling evil, but that's not to say that your individual character can't have a specific set of morals while still staying within the ideals of his faction.
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Silver Crusade. Make it your solemn duty to protect your comrades (and the general public) from the evils of the world.That's not too bad an idea. Do you have to have a chosen deity? Do you to be lawful? (I was gonna make him neutral good)
Technically no, any character can worship any deity (as long as they're within one step in alignment from them) and be any alignment and still join any faction. There's no rule against it. It just may get yo a few weird looks if you're CN in the Silver Crusade. NG is perfectly acceptable; I have a NG Cleric who is a member of the Silver Crusade.
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Technically no, any character can worship any deity (as long as they're within one step in alignment from them) and be any alignment and still join any faction. There's no rule against it. It just may get yo a few weird looks if you're CN in the Silver Crusade. NG is perfectly acceptable; I have a NG Cleric who is a member of the Silver Crusade.Silver Crusade. Make it your solemn duty to protect your comrades (and the general public) from the evils of the world.That's not too bad an idea. Do you have to have a chosen deity? Do you to be lawful? (I was gonna make him neutral good)
You know, except evil of course... ;)
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You know, except evil of course... ;)Technically no, any character can worship any deity (as long as they're within one step in alignment from them) and be any alignment and still join any faction. There's no rule against it. It just may get yo a few weird looks if you're CN in the Silver Crusade. NG is perfectly acceptable; I have a NG Cleric who is a member of the Silver Crusade.Silver Crusade. Make it your solemn duty to protect your comrades (and the general public) from the evils of the world.That's not too bad an idea. Do you have to have a chosen deity? Do you to be lawful? (I was gonna make him neutral good)
Well, yes. :) I thought that was a given but I should have specified.
Also, you don't HAVE to worship a deity unless you're a cleric or a paladin. You can be an atheist if you're any other class. But if you do worship a deity, you do have to be one step in alignment from them.
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You know, except evil of course... ;)Technically no, any character can worship any deity (as long as they're within one step in alignment from them) and be any alignment and still join any faction. There's no rule against it. It just may get yo a few weird looks if you're CN in the Silver Crusade. NG is perfectly acceptable; I have a NG Cleric who is a member of the Silver Crusade.Silver Crusade. Make it your solemn duty to protect your comrades (and the general public) from the evils of the world.That's not too bad an idea. Do you have to have a chosen deity? Do you to be lawful? (I was gonna make him neutral good)
From what I hear, evil characters aren't even allowed in PSF. Least that's what the Organized Play guide says.
And thanks for the advice, everyone! It's given me quite a bit to think about. I'll probably wind up going with Silver Crusade.
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with your discription of "He's not really that into liberation, more along the lines of battling highwaymen, bandits, maurading monsters, that sort of thing;"
heck, I'd hold out for the LAW. And that would be all about Cheliax.
"...battling highwaymen, bandits, maurading monsters,..." sounds like a Hell-knight recruit to me!
I'm sure his list would also include "not paying taxes, robbing from those that don't deserve their wealth, following his own code of 'good,' and spending quality times at brothels" Assuming he was continuing the standard vigilante thread.
My faction vote: Andoran. You don't have to step line in line with your faction, but you'll probably sync up with the chaotic and good bits of Andoran more than others. Free some slaves, battle some baddies, bed some wenches, and drink some good ale -- that's the life of an Andoran!
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Robin Hood rather than Judge Dread? ok... guess I missed the "... continuing the standard vigilante thread." that's what I get for arriving late to a conversation and figuring I knew what was being discussed.
But heck, Chelaxian still sounds workable to me. just maybe from Westcrown...
I joined late too. I was just going off the title of the thread.
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Hey Amazing Saberman
If you wanna do a law-dog I'd go with silver crusade.
However...
If you wanna do a vigilante justice man I would take a long hard look at either a member of Cheliax (think judge dredd) or Scarzni (ghost dog), and maybe even consider Osirion if you wanna do some ole' west style wanderer ala the man with no name type of stuff.
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This gives me a lot to consider. I thought about playing a Holy Gun and going Judge Dredd, but I already have a dwarven inquisitor who's pretty much that already. Now I've got a character in mind who starts off working for Cheliax, then becomes a vigilante somewhere down the line (I like to make little on-going story-archs for my characters). He's gonna start off as a ninja for a couple levels then, when he becomes a vigilante, spec into urban ranger.
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After seeing other people's comments, from a backstory standpoint, my vote is make a Zorro character. You know, if we get to vote.
I can see him being Chelaxian in background but now supporting Andoran. Complete with mask and fancy hat. Stay away from the whip and go with the rapier. Maybe a free hand fighter archetype possibly prestige class into duelist later... I'm writing this down for myself as a future PC.
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After seeing other people's comments, from a backstory standpoint, my vote is make a Zorro character. You know, if we get to vote.
I can see him being Chelaxian in background but now supporting Andoran. Complete with mask and fancy hat. Stay away from the whip and go with the rapier. Maybe a free hand fighter archetype possibly prestige class into duelist later... I'm writing this down for myself as a future PC.
I've actually already played a character just like that (his name was Diablo) and I've been kicking around the idea of bringing him back. None of this is set in stone, so go ahead and vote away, guys. If anyone has any suggests, please feel free to throw them out there.
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This gives me a lot to consider. I thought about playing a Holy Gun and going Judge Dredd, but I already have a dwarven inquisitor who's pretty much that already. Now I've got a character in mind who starts off working for Cheliax, then becomes a vigilante somewhere down the line (I like to make little on-going story-archs for my characters). He's gonna start off as a ninja for a couple levels then, when he becomes a vigilante, spec into urban ranger.
Just FYI, the Holy Gun archetype is not legal for PFS play. See here:
http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety/additionalResourcesHowever, nothing stops you from multi-classing Paladin and Gunslinger (take a look at the Mysterious Stranger archetype).
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This gives me a lot to consider. I thought about playing a Holy Gun and going Judge Dredd, but I already have a dwarven inquisitor who's pretty much that already. Now I've got a character in mind who starts off working for Cheliax, then becomes a vigilante somewhere down the line (I like to make little on-going story-archs for my characters). He's gonna start off as a ninja for a couple levels then, when he becomes a vigilante, spec into urban ranger.Just FYI, the Holy Gun archetype is not legal for PFS play. See here:
http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety/additionalResourcesHowever, nothing stops you from multi-classing Paladin and Gunslinger (take a look at the Mysterious Stranger archetype).
Well, I've decided against the character anyway, so it's moot at this point. Is it possible to change factions?
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Well, I've decided against the character anyway, so it's moot at this point. Is it possible to change factions?
Yes. You do, however, lose half of the Fame you had already earned or some such. And certain rewards don't transfer, and if you get a certain Faction Perk from Osiron, you cannot change factions with that character. Other than that, swap away! (To osiron, true lord and master of Golarion!)
