Average level of NPC's in cities

[cranewings]

Ascalaphus wrote:

MagiMaster's table looks suitable for combining with Epic 8.

Why should you respect the village elder? Because he's a 6th level expert and you're just a level 1 party. His "Knowledge: Things That Want To Kill You" skill is higher than yours. Listen to his advice.

I'd agree with that if his bab and hp didn't go up.

[Deadmanwalking]

cranewings wrote:

I'd agree with that if his bab and hp didn't go up.

6th level Old Expert:

Str 6 Dex 7 Con 5 Int 16 Wis 14 Cha 13

AC: 8 HP: 18

Attack: Dagger +2 (1d4-2)

Saves: Fortitude -1 Reflex +0 Will +7

So, more HP than most 1st level characters...but less than most 2nd level ones. Nothing else remotely on par with a 1st level guy combat-wise.

[cranewings]

Deadmanwalking wrote:

cranewings wrote:

I'd agree with that if his bab and hp didn't go up.

6th level Old Expert:

Str 6 Dex 7 Con 5 Int 16 Wis 14 Cha 13

AC: 8 HP: 18

Attack: Dagger +2 (1d4-2)

Saves: Fortitude -1 Reflex +0 Will +7

So, more HP than most 1st level characters...but less than most 2nd level ones. Nothing else remotely on par with a 1st level guy combat-wise.

Fair enough.

I would like to point out though that gaining levels should be something not everyone does. As a paramedic I can vouch for the fact that some people get worse as time passes and that only 1-2 skill points per level is realistic.