I noticed there was a similar thread talking about converting WoW favorites, but what about the classic heroes? The original ones, the ones before WoW.
Such as Turalyon, and Khadgar, and a bit closer to present, to talk about Thrall and Illidan (before going full demon). What would these characters be like as not demi-gods when they were still heroes, but not legendary?
So with a level 13 cap, and using no more than a 20 point buy, I'd like to see some ideas. In regards to Thrall, thanks to the Advanced Class Guide, we now have a literal Shaman class, though unfortunately this class can't do chain lightning (but only wizards/sorcs/magus can). More than anything, I think the spiritual profile + the hammer would be a good start. I could see an argument for Fighter/Druid maybe?
And Illidan. My friends had a long conversation trying to figure out what the hell he would be (again, pre-demon). Inquisitor? Sorcerer? Or just a multi-class nightmare in general? I think maybe Inquisitor or Sorcerer with high physical stats could work. Magus would work if not for Illidan's iconic dual-wielding.
The third character I was considering might be arguably the easiest. Arthas, before Lich King. You could just blow through with him as a paladin and have it pretty nearly true. I could see a Magus as well, but overall, something combining melee and magic.
Arthas Menethil
Level 1 Paladin
STR 18 (+2 to STR)
DEX 10
CON 14
INT 12
WIS 10
CHA 13
Weapon: Warhammer +4 (1d8+6)
AC: 15 (Scale Mail, something heavier if you had the rich parents trait likely)
Feats: Power Attack, Toughness (Bonus Feat)
Alternate Racial Traits: Dual-Talented? Possibly add the +2 to DEX or CHA?
Summary: This is just a foundation, but I don't picture him as a high-wisdom type paladin. It'd even fit if you swapped out his channel at higher levels for Oath of Vengeance. You could pick the Divine Bond for a greatsword and call it "Frostmourne," though in the lore, his horse, Invincible, was supposed to be pretty formidable too. I'd definitely get Extra Lay On Hands eventually to perpetuate his healing ability, and his smiting one, if you get oath of vengeance. Aside from that, I'd likely put all of his ability points into STR save for one into CHA. He was intended to be fairly handsome and charming, despite becoming ends-justify-the-means at the end of his character arc.
I'd love to see some other ideas and hear feedback!
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-Thrall, Orc druid with the Air Domain. Grab warhammer proficiency and an adamantine warhammer to represent doomhammer.
-Muradin , Dwarf Stonelord.
-Malfurion, Elf Druid.
-Chen the brewmaster, Pandaren Drunken Master, you even get the firebreath.
-Illidan, Elf Yokai Hunter (ranger archetype) with two weapon fighting combat style. You'll get blindsense, more damage vs oni (demons) you'll have to allow evil outsiders to be on the list. Use the elf only spell Blend to hide in plain sight literally.
-Thrall, Orc druid with the Air Domain. Grab warhammer proficiency and an adamantine warhammer to represent doomhammer.
-Muradin , Dwarf Stonelord.
-Malfurion, Elf Druid.
-Chen the brewmaster, Pandaren Drunken Master, you even get the firebreath.
-Illidan, Elf Yokai Hunter (ranger archetype) with two weapon fighting combat style. You'll get blindsense, more damage vs oni (demons) you'll have to allow evil outsiders to be on the list. Use the elf only spell Blend to hide in plain sight literally.
I think Stonelord works, but I'd probably prefer to make him a fighter, just because you can replicate some of his abilities well enough with feats without having to be LG (since he helped Arthas do some questionable things).
Malfurion... yeah, he's pretty straight forward. You can even get that Elf ARchetype that lets you have a treant as your companion.
If I did Druid thrall, I'd probably top it off with a two level fighter dip for the warhammer prof and also to represent that part of his life where he was a gladiator.
Illidan... I do think Ranger is probably the best single class fit for him, or maybe Bloodrager.