Would you allow any of the Advanced Class Guide classes? Specifically the Shaman?
Sorry, no ACG. Not really familiar enough with the new classes.
Human Fighter 6
CG Medium humanoid (human)
Init +2; Senses Perception +1
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Defense
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AC 23, touch 13, flat-footed 20 (+6 armor, +4 shield, +2 Dex, +1 dodge)
hp 67 (6d10+30)
Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +4 (+2 vs. fear)
Defensive Abilities bravery +2
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee heavy shield bash +9/+4 (1d4+3) and
. . +1 bastard sword +12/+7 (1d10+5/19-20) and
. . dagger +9/+4 (1d4+3/19-20) and
. . dagger +9/+4 (1d4+3/19-20) and
. . dagger +9/+4 (1d4+3/19-20) and
. . punching dagger +9/+4 (1d4+3/×3)
Ranged shortbow +8/+3 (1d6/×3)
Special Attacks weapon trainings (heavy blades +1)
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Statistics
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Str 17, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 9, Wis 12, Cha 8
Base Atk +6; CMB +9; CMD 22
Feats Dodge, Double Slice, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (bastard sword), Improved Shield Bash, Shield Focus, Toughness, Two-weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (bastard sword)
Traits armor expert, earning your freedom
Skills Climb +7, Intimidate +6, Profession (cook) +9, Profession (gladiator) +5
Languages Common
SQ armor training 1
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds (3); Other Gear mithral chainmail, +1 heavy wooden shield, +1 bastard sword, arrows (60), dagger, dagger, dagger, punching dagger, shortbow, ioun torch, backpack, masterwork, bedroll, blanket, flint and steel, hot weather outfit, silk rope, trail rations (6), waterskin (2), 17 gp, 4 sp
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Special Abilities
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Armor Expert -1 Armor check penalty.
Bravery +2 (Ex) +2 to Will save vs. Fear
Hot weather outfit +2 Fort vs. Hot Weather (does not stack with Survival skill's bonuses)
Improved Shield Bash You still get your shield bonus while using Shield Bash.
Shield Focus +1 Shield AC
Weapon Training (Blades, Heavy) +1 (Ex) +1 Attack, Damage, CMB, CMD with Heavy Blades
These times were certainly not the best.
"Ah, welcome Garra. We have heard much about you." said one of the men in silken robes and dripping with jewels. His teeth gleamed in the smoky light as he spoke. She froze, paralyzed by terror as she tried to think of what to do while not focusing on why she was here in the first place.
She failed. Miserably.
"Yes much indeed. You are strong, and exotic in your own way. Many men have longed to have you in their beds for but a moment of passion. Imagine our surprise when we found that you still have your virtue intact!"
Her cheeks blazed crimson, and any response she wished to utter died as she squeaked in embarrassment.
Not that what she currently wore helped at all. They were slaves' clothes, just modest enough to avoid unnecessarily offending delicate sensibilities, but making sure to show off what they had offer.
Garra was suddenly very aware of a dozen stares in her direction. Tracing the curves of her body and drinking in the easily burnt paleness of her skin.
"Ah yes, but then again, you killed your former master to make sure of that, didn't you?" the man's voice became a thin cold dagger and Garra could do nothing but squirm as the judgement hovered on the tip of his tongue. She'd never deny that she killed the man. He was lech, and he'd been drunk, but she didn't mean to. Just to keep him from pawing her like some cheap whore.
"Yes, a rich merchant in his prime. A young man just beginning to live, and you killed him."
"I-it was an accident! I-i d-d-didn't mean to kill anyone!" she blurted out, only to be sent to her knees as a whip cracked in the bared small of her back.
"Ah but you did, and the penalty for that is death."
This was it. The moment she had dreaded since that night almost a week ago. In but a few short moments, she'd be dead. Her life-blood soaking into the floor in some dark dungeon.
"But there is another way to erase your sin."
Her mind screamed, it screamed for her to do something, to prove the word had not just gone mad.
Her eyes wide in shock stayed on the floor in front of the man's shoes. Her voice had left her.
"Yes, you see there is a town, Kelmarane, that we have recently reclaimed. But there are whispers, whispers of something that have us concerned. You will be granted your freedom, if you aid the heroes there in their quest. We believe that this will fit one of your... talents. Surely a gladiatrix from the pits will have no issue with a few gnolls. Once that is done, your crimes will be forgiven, and you may walk from here, free."
She was stunned, stunned for almost too long, but when she could speak again, she hastily accepted the offer.
My submission:
Reta mem Sota -The Prince of Nothing
Left for dead Reta Reta wander the desert alone for many moons. He would have died many times, but the spirits of the sands called to him on the scorching wind and taught him their secrets– the secrets of the viper, the vulture, and the scorpion.
For a time the proud Badawi prince was fuelled by vengeance. He hunted gnolls and exacted much blood for his fallen people, learning in time that the gnolls who murdered his people were led by the one who became known as the Carrion King.
But along the way, the “Prince of Nothing,” as he mockingly referred to himself, grew weary of vengeance. The blistering sun burned the hate from him. The blowing sand scoured away his boastful ways, and the cold nights of solitude cooled his wrath.
The trail of the Carrion King eventually led him to the ruins of Kelmarane, the trail went cold. Then people returned to the town and he learned that the quarry he had been half heartedly following for so long was dead. Unsure of what to do with his life next. Reta marches into the town, ending his long isolation to thank those who brought low the Carrion King and pledge to them his loyalty in return for the peace their deeds had brought his people.
Thanks!
Due to a few unexpected things last night, I wasn't able to build a character -- and, further, looking at the party's needs, I think (increasingly) that the original idea for the Varisian (as much fun as it would be) wouldn't quite be the best fit -- as the party seems to want for a secondary melee sort of character [I got so far afield trying to make the concept work that I had a Half-Elven Cav 2 (Emissary)/Cleric (Varisian Pilgrim) 4 concept roughed out... which I liked, to be fair, but still...]
So, the new concept is somewhat less flashy -- a straight up battle-cleric of Cayden Cailean [Travel (Exploration) and Strength (Ferocity)] -- but I won't have the character ready likely for 4-6 hours at best -- and since I know there was an intent to select today, I totally understand if you'd rather not wait.
The list ( let me know if I missed anyone):
Void Dragon- Hector Starwatcher- Oracle 6
Wack-a-Rogue- Abdul al'Akbar- Pal 2/ Oracle 4
Vanulf Wolfson- Nasir ibn Al'Said- Paladin 6
Adam Warnock- Garra- Fighter 6
TarkXT- Aliyeh- Clr or Inquisitor 6
Chainmail- Luther Lightblade- Clr
Alistus- Ftr
Dread Pirate Hurley- Druid?
Iron Desk- Reta mem Sota- Drd 6
Tilnar- Clr+?
I'm really appreciating the backgrounds. Very creative and thank you for actually making them fit the setting.
Nominations will be open until tonight and we should be able to decide quickly thereafter.
Yeh, and we only have space for two more applications, because my selection device (aka a dartboard) only has twelve sections.
Hmmm, maybe it is not a dartboard, I wonder what the short and the long pointy things are for that rotate about.
If you put it outside and analyze the shadow the sun makes, it'll tell you the time. What time, you ask? I have no idea. :-(
Tonight, I can manage. Maybe I'll do what Tark did and build both characters anyway. :)
If you put it outside and analyze the shadow the sun makes, it'll tell you the time. What time, you ask? I have no idea. :-(
Yeh, right. Someone else told me to try that. I sat there and listened all day and the damn thing didn't tell me anything.
Did you clear your mind? It might be telepathic.
Clear my mind? First of all, I am a fighter, like I have a mind. And, second, the Carrion King sliced my head off. I am pretty sure my mind cleared out of my neck a few moments later as my head went bouncing across the floor.
Well with a clear mind I think you will at least get ahead in life.
I've got the character's crunch available -- and the base of the story forming in my mind (with some point-form there) -- I'll flesh that out over the next few hours, but people can look it over, at least.
Well with a clear mind I think you will at least get ahead in life.
She just has to be careful not to lose her head and keep her chin above her shoulders.
Well with a clear mind I think you will at least get ahead in life.She just has to be careful not to lose her head and keep her chin above her shoulders.
Through hard work, and dedication I think she will pull herself together.
Well with a clear mind I think you will at least get ahead in life.She just has to be careful not to lose her head and keep her chin above her shoulders.
Na, that is why I have a handy haversack. Just keep the head in there, and if I need it, which with a fighter is rare, I can always retrieve it as a move action.
Ok, I got the description up but somehow the history ate itself (I thought I was being good and saving after each paragraph, but apparently, I was previewing, and ... well, I'm feeling a mite depressed about that.)
I've put in the high-points in point form for now -- I can flesh it out later, but that's the general backstory -- and feel free to look at other aliases -- I'm usually pretty good at turning plot points into story, really. :)
Lol - been there, done that.
OK, Final tally:
Void Dragon- Hector Starwatcher- Oracle 6
Wack-a-Rogue- Abdul al'Akbar- Pal 2/ Oracle 4
Vanulf Wolfson- Nasir ibn Al'Said- Paladin 6
Adam Warnock- Garra- Fighter 6
TarkXT- Aliyeh- Clr or Inquisitor 6
Chainmail- Luther Lightblade- Clr?
Alistus- Ftr?
Dread Pirate Hurley- Druid?
Iron Desk- Reta mem Sota- Drd 6
Tilnar- Varkata- Clr 6
I'm going to close out the candidate process here and pow-wow with my players for a final decision in the next day or two. Thanks for all the great entries!
I'm not going to have time to put together a full submission, so I'll need to withdraw. Good luck everybody!
Alright, it looks to be a split decision. Some preferred the meaty/mendy mix of the paladin and others were intrigued by the exotic half-orc cleric. The GM is a little concerned that a party of 5 may give the advantage to the players which is something he can't stand!
but there you are.
Nasir and Tilnar- Would you care to join us at the Casbah?
Thanks everyone for the interesting candidates!
Ah well, I guess I'll be finishing my read through for the enjoyment then.
Thanks all for your consideration.
Happy gaming!
Lle naa avaene nomin, sina naa il-panta.