Whilst applying for a pbp campaign, one of the other applicants posted a link to a page with an extensive list of custom archetypes. It was here that I stumbled upon the Silent Hunter and after obtaining GM approval, I am now trying to craft a character using this custom archetype.
The game is RotRL Anniversary addition. Other relevant chargen guidelines are:
-Any race/class/prestige class
-Max HP per HD
-3PP and 3.X material can be used, subject to GM approval.
-Max starting GP.
-25 point buy
-2 Traits
-PCs may take a Drawback to gain an extra Trait.
-Each PC gains a free Story Feat from Ultimate Campaign.
My initial idea was to go DW style and have a background tied in with Shalelu, as either an informant or understudy of some sort. I was considering going dual wakizashis for flavor, but that isn't set in stone either.
There are two main things I am struggling with, the first of which is which race to choose. I would prefer either elf or half-elf for fluff reasons, although I might be convinced to go human if the build really shines. Or possibly halfling? I am leaning full elf at the moment mostly due to the ability bonuses and the Silent Hunter racial variant.
Secondly is should I try to achieve a balance between Str and Dex or go fully into one or the other? I am worried about my viability at 1st level if I go fully into one or the other since if I go Str, I only get light armor and if I go dex, my to hit might suffer since I do not get my first combat style feat until 2.
As of now I am looking at an elf wearing studded leather and wielding two wakizashis with a stat array of 14, 18, 14, 11, 13, 8 planning to add a point to Wis for my spells and ki points at 4th level. Weapon finesse chosen as my 1st level feat. The ninja skills I chose to add were disable device, acrobatics, and escape artist.
Ultimately, I am looking for a cohesive build, not necessarily a min/maxed one. Although power will probably come in handy, as I know how much of a meat grinder RotRL can be, hah.
Thanks for any help you can provide as I think this concept really has legs, and this recruitment is looking pretty competitive.