Whispers on the Wind: Dragoncat's Carrion Crown Recruitment Thread

[Imperia Albus]

Here's CariMac's submission.

Imperia Albus Human Occultist

Crunch and Background are in the profile.

[Dragoncat]

Imperia Albus wrote:

Here's CariMac's submission.

Imperia Albus Human Occultist

Crunch and Background are in the profile.

Um... you kinda listed your Dexterity as a 1.

[Pedro Coelho]

Seriously considering submitting a dhampir blight druid with the night subdomain...

[Imperia Albus]

Dragoncat wrote:

Imperia Albus wrote:

Here's CariMac's submission.

Imperia Albus Human Occultist

Crunch and Background are in the profile.

Um... you kinda listed your Dexterity as a 1.

Oops. I'll fix it.

[Jayla Janviel]

Alright, backstory complete. Details about Jayla's familiar are on her profile, under a spoiler. If Jayla gets into the game, then I'll make a separate profile for her familiar.

Thank you for your consideration, Dragoncat. :) And, good luck to all.

[TheOrcnextdoor]

I'm going to change submissions. I just like this character better. Here he is.
I haven't decided on his domain but it's likely either sun, good, or healing. I want to focus on channels and supplemental spells with this cleric as the battle cleric has worn out on me.

Cedric:

Race: Human
Class: Cleric (Roaming excorist) 1
Age: 20
FCB: +1 skill
Alternate Racial traits:
Ability Scores:

Str: 10
Dex: 14
Con: 12
Int: 10
Wis: 18
Cha: 16

Defense:
HP: 9
AC: 15
Saves:
Fort: +3
Ref: +2
Will: +6

Feats:
Extra Channel.

Skills:
Know. Religion: 1
Perception: 1
Sense Motive: 1
Diplomacy: 1
Know. planes: 1

Spells:
0th level:

1st level: 3+1/day
Shield of Faith
Bless
Protection from evil

Gear: 140G
Arms and Armor: Short bow, 20 arrows, 20 blunt arrows, studded leather.

Misc gear: backpack, 100ft rope, grappling hook, waterskin, silver holy symbol,

Scrolls:
Comprehend language-1
Sanctify corpse-1
Magic weapon-1

Background:

Cedric was born and raised in Ustalov, however he grew to be an odd child. Quite contrary to most in Ustalov the dour and desperate mood never seemed to catch on Cedric. Even into his late teens he was always smiling, always full of energy and trying to have fun. Indeed whever he went was easy to tell as the normally dour and moody folk of Ustalov appeared slightly happier, some, dare I say, even smiled whole whole-heartedly. Whenever people would ask him how he always stayed in such a good mood he simply replied with "because I want to be". At the age of 18 he still had not acquired a trade or job and many people were starting to view the once happy lad as merely lazy. He never thought so, he simply replied that "he Hadn't found something he loved yet" to the increasing worry and anger of his parents. It was this that brought about the first time Cedric had cried since he was a babe.
One night while he was arguing with his father about getting a trade to support himself the argument became heated, well, the father slowly became furious and worked himself into a rage from his frustrations. Alas, the mans health had been fading from years of hard work as a lumberman and his heart had a heart attack from the rush. When his father died a couple minutes after Cedric blamed himself. For once, the cold, icy grip of despair grasp his heart and he couldn't shake it off. He fled to his and his sisters room and cried half the night. The next few days Cedric wore nothing but a frown of despair as the funeral was carried out. Then, when they entered there home two days after the death, with Cedric's smile still gone, a sense of foreboding came over them. Cold chills would blow about the room and strange noises were heard. The local priest could not say what was the cause, and so reluctantly called upon an old acquaintance. A one professor Lorrimar. But not two days after the message was sent objects began hovering, flinging about. So they had to abandon the house, and even with his fathers good standings as a merchant and with money enough to pay rent no one would let them stay or even come in for fear of the haunting affecting their homes as well.
So for two days they slept in a tent, Cedric began to grow angry at the people of the town. He began to blame them for his predicament. He thought the only reason his father had begun to say anything about his lack of skills or job was because of the talk the other townsfolk had begun. Then, he blamed them for his mothers sickness, forcing her to sleep in a tent. His despair slowly ebbed to rage and against better judgement marched back to his home just several hours before the priest lead Lorrimar there as well. When the Priest and Lorrimar got there the house was alife with a whirling wind, a pot was thrown out a window and Lorrimar knew instantly what it was. When he began to move towards the door suddenly everything stopped, and became quiet. As they stood slightly shocked stillness for several seconds Cedric opened the door. He was crying, at first they thought he was injured, but once they got close they realized he was also smiling, a vibrant beam of a smile. Lorrimar was impressed. This boy had just quelled what he had assumed to be a rather high level Haunt. He offered the lad a chance to work with him in solving other situations as this. Cedric Thought about it for a moment, and asked about his mother and sister. Lorrimar laughed at the lads worry, not mockingly, but because he enjoyed the care and love of the thought. He promised they would be fine, and put up well as well, free of charge to his pay. So Cedric studied under Lorrimar for a time, and worked with him as a secondary insight on things. lorrimar asked the lad how he had destroyed the Haunt in his home. Cedric looked away, keeping his smile faintly, and merely replied "I, finished a talk. Just, somehow made things right..."
During their travels Lorrimar also noted, with both appreciation, and a tinge of worry. That Cedric rarely showed signs of frustration or despair, and never, not even when sleeping let his smile fade. When he asked the lad why he always smiled and why he was always in such a good mood. Cedric Replied.
"Because it's less painful, because I want to be happy, and... Because I have to be, for all the other people that can't or couldn't be...."

[baticeer]

I am interested in this! I will be putting together a character soon, probably a witch or an oracle.

[Almagafor]

Here's my submission.

Ranulf Backgrounds:

Hailing from the city of Absalom, Ranulf Ortensan grew up on the streets. Making his living through theft and odd jobs he was eventually caught by the city watch. On account of his age and lack of violent crime, and thanks to a kindly sergeant, he was given probation of a sort and employed by the watch. Coming of age within the city watch, he dedicated himself to serving the law. He showed talent as an investigator and moved to a special investigative division. On one of his first solo cases he was responsible for tracking down a serial killer who had left signs of the occult at his crime scenes. Running into a dead end and lacking clues, Ranulf consulted Professor Lorrimor who was lecturing at the city university. With the professor's aid, Ranulf tracked down the cult of Gyronna and arrested those who were not killed. Now, with the professor's death, Ranulf has taken a leave of absence and set off for Ustalav.

Ranulf Stats:

Male Half-Elf Slayer 1
LN medium humanoid (human, elf)

Str 13, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 12
Base Attack +1, CMB +2, CMD 15
AC 18 (16 no shield), Touch 13, Flat-footed 15 (13 no shield)
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +2
HP 12 (1d10 + 2)
Speed 30ft
Init +3

Attacks: Longsword (+2, 1d8+1, 19-20/x2)
Dagger (+2, 1d4+1, 19-20/x2)
Morningstar (+2, 1d8+1)
Light Crossbow (+4, 1d8, 19-20/x2, 80ft)

Feats: Skill Focus (Perception)(b),

Traits: Teacher's Pet (campaign, +2 to Knowledge (Religion) and is class), Vagabond Child (+1 to Sleight of Hand, class)

Skills: Climb +5 (1 ranks + 3 class +1 Str), Knowledge (Local) +5 (1 ranks + 3 class + 1 Int), Knowledge (Religion) +7 (1 ranks + 3 class + 1 Int + 2 trait), Perception +11 (1 ranks + 3 class + 2 Wis + 2 racial + 3 skill focus), Sense Motive +6 (1 ranks + 3 class + 2 Wis), Stealth (1 ranks + 3 class + 3 Dex), Survival +6 (1 ranks + 3 class + 2 Wis)
Background Skills: Profession (Constable) +6 (1 rank + 3 class + 2 Wis), Sleight of Hand +8 (1 ranks + 3 class + 3 Dex + 1 trait)

Languages: Common, Elven, Undercommon

Special Attacks:

Special Qualities: Elven Immunities, Favored Class (Slayer, Rogue), Low Light Vision, Studied Target +1, Track +1

Combat Gear: Studded Leather, Heavy Steel Shield, Longsword, Dagger, Morningstar, Light Crossbow, 10 Bolts

Other Gear: Explorer's Outfit,

Special Abilities: Adaptability, Elf Blood, Elven Senses, Keen Senses

[Lord Bramwell]

Here's the character sheet, backstory coming soon.

[Dhamiskeanus, the Swollen]

Dhamiskeanus's crunch is done, working on backstory now.

[Lord Bramwell]

Backstory in the profile.

[Chellian Oaks]

everything should be updated, good luck to everyone!

[Khardan, The Spear of Arqueros]

Tarondor's submission, a half-orc warpriest of Arqueros (Empyreal Lord of bodyguards and protection).

I'm excited about this campaign!

[Vitaliano da Riva]

Hmm...how would you recieve an Orc Barbarian Flesheater? (Archtype from the Occult books). It does as it sounds involve a bit of cannibalism in that it will cover the eating of sentient beings in order to gain extra from their rage. Typically I would pair it with the True Primitive from the Ultimate Combat book and go with the styling of eating the fallen to gain their strength kind of religion.

Though, I could understand how this could be viewed as evil.

[Dragoncat]

Vitaliano da Riva wrote:

Hmm...how would you recieve an Orc Barbarian Flesheater? (Archtype from the Occult books). It does as it sounds involve a bit of cannibalism in that it will cover the eating of sentient beings in order to gain extra from their rage. Typically I would pair it with the True Primitive from the Ultimate Combat book and go with the styling of eating the fallen to gain their strength kind of religion.

Though, I could understand how this could be viewed as evil.

Well... if you can justify it, go ahead. Don't expect folks to give your character a warm reception if they find out about your tastes, though.

[TheOrcnextdoor]

Vitaliano da Riva wrote:

Hmm...how would you recieve an Orc Barbarian Flesheater? (Archtype from the Occult books). It does as it sounds involve a bit of cannibalism in that it will cover the eating of sentient beings in order to gain extra from their rage. Typically I would pair it with the True Primitive from the Ultimate Combat book and go with the styling of eating the fallen to gain their strength kind of religion.

Though, I could understand how this could be viewed as evil.

If you care about my two cents, I'd say this wouldn't constitute "evil" specifically if it was for purpose of gaining the strength. It could almost be seen as a compliment and, well, personally I've always considered stuff like this weird more than evil. Unless you go around killing random victims to sate your... tastes. I've thought about it awhile, and if I ever personally got my arse kicked in and they then ate half of my remains as they saw me as a "worthy" oppenent. Well, I'd be upset I was dead but still a bit touched they considered me a worthy adversary. Of course this only works if the character does it sparingly and only on enemies he considered strong or almost as strong as him. It's an interesting idea to me.

[thegreenteagamer]

Lizardfolk regularly eat sentient creatures. Meat is meat, they say. They are, by and large, neutral. I believe the difference is they more only do it a) when they already killed/have something/someone dead, and don't want to waste the body, or b) are starving, and it's a kill-to-eat or die situation. They don't go out looking for sentient creatures to eat, like the drow in breeding the vegepygmies.

[FedoraFerret]

Dotting, I'll probably be submitting a Spirit Walker Mesmerist.

[Khardan, The Spear of Arqueros]

I've added a bit to Khardan's background, explaining his connection to another potential PC, Jayla.

[Jayla Janviel]

Dragoncat, I hope you don't mind the linked backstories. I have amended Jayla's story to incorporate her meeting/connection with potential PC, Khardan. :)

I also gave Jayla a drawback and picked up a third trait.

[FedoraFerret]

Here's the crunch for Lelijia von Lickert, Nidalese dhampir mesmerist. Backstory will come in a couple of days.

Lelijia:

Lelijia von Lickert
Female dhampir mesmerist (Spirit Walker) 1
NG Medium humanoid (dhampir)
Init +3; Senses Darkvision 60', low-light vision; Perception +0
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 13, flatfooted 14
hp 10
Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +1
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Offense
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Speed 30'
Ranged hand crossbow +3 (1d3, 19-20/x2, 50 bolts)
Special Attacks hypnotic stare, painful stare +1d6/+1
Spells [u]Knacks[/u] (DC 15) - message, touch of fatigue, unwitting ally, daze
[u]First level[/u] (DC 16, 2/day) - command*, hideous laughter
Spell-like ability detect undead (3/day)
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 8, Cha 18
Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 13
Feats Spell Focus (enchantment)
Traits On the Payroll, Domineering*
Skills Diplomacy +8 (1), Escape Artist +7 (1), Intimidate +8 (1), Knowledge (religion) +6 (1), Perception +3 (1), Spellcraft +6 (1), Use Magic Device +8 (1)
Languages Common, Shadowtongue
SQ mesmerist tricks (mask misery), hypnotic stare
Other Gear chain shirt, necklace of garlic bulbs, hammer, wooden stake, 2 flasks of holy water
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Special Abilities
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Spoiler:

Hypnotic Stare (Su): A mesmerist can focus his stare on one creature within 30 feet as a swift action. That creature takes a –2 penalty on Will saving throws. This penalty changes to –3 at 8th level. A mesmerist can maintain his stare against only one opponent at a time; it remains in effect until the mesmerist stares at a new target, the opponent dies, the opponent moves farther than 30 feet away, or the mesmerist falls unconscious or dies. The mesmerist can remove the memory of his stare from the target's mind; The creature doesn't remember that it was affected (nor does it realize that it is currently being affected) unless the mesmerist allows it. The hypnotic stare is a psychic effect, and relies more on the mesmerist's focus than the target's perception of his stare. It can't be avoided in the same ways a gaze attack can. The mesmerist can use this ability even while blinded, but must succeed at a DC 20 concentration check to do so. Staring at a creature requires the mesmerist's focus, so if he uses a gaze attack or similar ability, he must target the subject of his hypnotic stare or voluntarily end the stare. The penalties from multiple mesmerists' stares don't stack, nor do they stack with penalties from witches' evil eye hexes. This is a mind-affecting effect.

Light Sensitivity: Dhampirs are dazzled in areas of bright sunlight or within the radius of a daylight spell.

Resist Level Drain: A dhampir takes no penalties from energy drain effects, though he can still be killed if he accrues more negative levels then he has Hit Dice. After 24 hours, any negative levels a dhampir takes are removed without the need for an additional saving throw.

Undead Inception (Su): At 1st level, a spirit walker can affect undead creatures with his hypnotic stare as the psychic inception bold stare ability. This allows him to affect only undead; he must actually choose the psychic inception bold stare improvement if he wants to also affect other mindless creatures. At 3rd level when the spirit walker uses this ability, undead targets don't receive a saving throw bonus (if they did to begin with), have only a 25% chance of ignoring the spirit walker's mind-affecting spells and abilities, and no longer need to be under the spirit walker's gaze to be affected. At 5th level, when the spirit walker uses his mind-affecting spells and abilities, they affect all undead normally, with no chance of failure.

Undead Resistance: Dhampirs gain a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against disease and mind-affecting effects.

Vampiric Empathy: Though dhampirs often relate poorly to humanoids, some share an affinity with baser creatures. These dhampirs gain the ability to communicate with bats, rats, and wolves as if under the effects of a speak with animals spell (caster level equal to 1/2 the dhampir's Hit Dice). In addition, they gain a +2 racial bonus on Diplomacy checks when dealing with these animals. Whenever these dhampirs initiate an exchange, animals begin with a starting attitude of indifferent. This is a supernatural ability.

[Ouachitonian]

Hope I'm not getting in on this too late. I'm thinking of a Dhampir who dual-wields/throws daggers. Probably a Warpriest of Pharasma, but a Divine Hunter paladin or something else could work too. I'll figure out the specifics after I get off work.

[Dragoncat]

Jayla Janviel wrote:

Dragoncat, I hope you don't mind the linked backstories. I have amended Jayla's story to incorporate her meeting/connection with potential PC, Khardan. :)

I also gave Jayla a drawback and picked up a third trait.

I generally prefer to wait until I've chosen the party before backstories become linked.

FedoraFerret wrote:

Here's the crunch for Lelijia von Lickert, Nidalese dhampir mesmerist. Backstory will come in a couple of days.

I'm planning on ending recruitment this Saturday, so don't take too long. :)

[Jayla Janviel]

Dragoncat wrote:

I generally prefer to wait until I've chosen the party before backstories become linked.

Not a problem. The backstory is essentially hers, so please ignore the small part regarding their connection.

[Awnara Puddyfoot]

I'll resubmit Awnara for this game. Full disclosure - I've played her through most of the first book a few years back on this board, but wouldn't mind doing it again, especially if there's a chance we might get to experience the books beyond.

[FedoraFerret]

Lelijia's Story:

It's difficult in most places to be a dhampir, but both easier and harder in the nation of Nidal. Easier because as a partial undead, some will treat you with courtesy and respect. Harder because no one could ever mistake you for anything but a dhampir. And in particular, a dhampir of low birth, raised by her cattle mother, is most likely to lack the former.

Lelijia's mother told her only briefly about her father, a vampire of distinguished taste but horrifically violent personality. He wasn't even aware that Lelijia existed, having left her mother for dead after the act. The story had always filled Lelijia with anger, that someone could treat her sweet, caring mother in such a way, but as she grew older, that anger tempered into a quiet determination, particularly once her gifts began to manifest. Her father, supposedly, had had a way with mental magics, something that she inherited. From the time she was around 13, she found she could make people perform simple tasks just by looking at them in the right way and concentrating hard. But unlike her father, she only wanted to use these powers to help people, not to control them. So she instead focused on her undead neighbors. And, by 18, she finally managed to do what she'd known all along was possible: control the shambling undead, although only minimally.

With this power mastered, but knowing that using it in Nidal, a land controlled by evil and the undead, would be foolhardy at best and suicidal at worst, Lelijia left home, taking her mother with her quietly in the middle of the day while using her power to make anyone they passed ingore them until it was too late. They traveled as inconspicuously as possible across the border into Nirmathas, and from there to Varisia. After getting her mother set up with a job and a small apartment in Korvosa, Lelijia left again, vowing to make good on her promise to help others. A promise that, naturally, took her to Ustalav, the nation she was most likely to find good use for her powers.

While she did find good work with the church of Pharasma, using her admittedly undeveloped spells to pin down the undead while her fellows destroyed them, she also found herself in the retainer of one Professor Lorrimor, as a bodyguard and assistant of sorts whenever he studied the undead. They had something of a rapport, and Lelijia considered him to be a good friend, so when she recieved the letter about his death, she was, of course, immediately determined to go to the funeral and pay her last respects.

I also just realized that background skills are a thing, so I'm adding Knowledge (history, nobility) to my sheet.

[Katara Twinkletoes]

So we start with average gold for class. And I assume the AP is for credit?

I'd kind of like to use Katara the Hydrokineticist, but she's already L2 from PFS. Or should I make a different character? Or start her with average gold and add in the gold for she did for 3 scenarios?

[Dragoncat]

I don't really know how to grant PFS credit for this, so it's not for credit.

Start with average gold only.

[Katara Twinkletoes]

I have a never used knifemaster Rogue that I made for another game. Started with average gold for class too.

Where does Carrion Crown take place?

[Professor Talekar Morova]

Hey there Dragoncat!

Just looked over Talekar and realized that I hadn't updated him from the previous campaign I tried to get him into. Just finished updating all of that for CC, so he should be ready to go except for some minor crunch around spending his money. I'll also need to add in background skills, but that will pretty much be along the lines of his academic upbringing, so mostly gonna be Lore.

I'm excited to see how the rubber meets the road on this character. I'd imagine he'll find all of these monsters and things much more frightening in person than they are in the books he's been studying all these years. Could be a great challenge to force him to grow through RP and all that.

[Rotolutundro]

Just posting to make sure you know that Ravimir's profile is finished. Fingers crossed!

[GreySector]

Dragoncat wrote:

I don't really know how to grant PFS credit for this, so it's not for credit.

1. Get a free PFS number.

2. Set up an event for reporting the AP.
3. Report a session under the event at the end of each book.
4. Download free chronicle sheets from the product page or the PFS additional resources page.
5. Distribute chronicle sheets at the end of each book for each player who wants one.

[thegreenteagamer]

Yes, but to convey PFS credit you have to follow PFS rules, arbitrary restrictions, and not change the AP in any way, shape, or form. It has to be 100% by the book.

If you plan to do that, count me as withdrawn. I don't want to have to look through a whole archive of rules as to what stuff I am and am not allowed to choose that changes every few months.

[Dragoncat]

I'm not going to be following PFS rules or conveying credit for this AP.

[Misroi]

Katara Twinkletoes wrote:

I have a never used knifemaster Rogue that I made for another game. Started with average gold for class too.

Where does Carrion Crown take place?

Carrion Crown takes place wholly within the nation of Ustalav, the "Gothic horror" nation of Golarion. As Dragoncat's original post suggests, at some point in the past, your character crossed paths with Professor Lorrimor and had amicable dealings - so much so, that you have been asked to attend his funeral in the hamlet of Ravengro. As you might expect, things will escalate from there.

[GreySector]

thegreenteagamer wrote:

Yes, but to convey PFS credit you have to follow PFS rules, arbitrary restrictions, and not change the AP in any way, shape, or form. It has to be 100% by the book.

That is not true. If you run the AP in campaign mode (which is how you are going to run it anyhow) you can use whatever rules you want, change the AP however you want, etc.

Carrion Crown PFS AP Rules

Carrion Crown Campaign Mode Rules wrote:

Alternatively, if you are participating in the Carrion Crown Adventure Path with an ongoing group undertaking the entire, six-chapter campaign, you may receive credit for playing the sanctioned portions of the adventure as if you had played a pregenerated character. In this case, GMs running the Adventure Path are not bound to the rules of the Pathfinder Society Organized Play campaign (such as 20-point buy, unavailability of hero points, etc.) when running the campaign or the sanctioned portion of the adventure. Pathfinder Society characters and characters from an ongoing Adventure Path campaign may not play in the same adventure.

[Dragoncat]

I've put together a list of applicants that have submitted characters. If I missed anyone, please let me know!

Applicants by Trait

Chance Saviour
Pedro Coelho: Lord Gideon Bramwell (Dhampir Blight Druid)
Tarondor: Khardan, the Spear of Arqueros (Half-Orc Warpriest of Arqueros)
Helikon: Ephiril the Collector (Half-Elf Occultist)
chuffster: Keyon (Half-Orc Investigator *Empiricist*)
Javell DeLeon: Morbury Dedlock (Dhampir *Svetocher* Paladin *Warrior of the Holy Light, Undead Scourge*)

Subject of Study
TheNine: Chellian Oaks (Human Ranger) *Aberrations*
Storyteller Shadow: Rego Darksome (Dhampir Cleric of Sivanah) *Vampires*
Misroi: Awnara Puddyfoot (Halfling Sorceress *Celestial Bloodline*)

Inspired by Greatness
Nickadeamous: Dhamiskeanus, the Swollen (Dhampir Wizard *Cruoromancer*)

On the Payroll
CariMac: Imperia Albus (Human Occultist)
DBH: Nissa Krager (Human Alchemist *Cryptbreaker*)
FedoraFerret: Lelijia von Lickert (Dhampir Mesmerist *Spirit Walker*)

Making Good on Promises
MannyGoblin: Spugnoir (Half-Orc Alchemist *Vivisectionist*)

Teacher’s Pet
Ariarh Kane: Jayla Janviel (Changeling Witch *Hex Channeler*)
Almafagor: Ranulf Ortensan (Half-Elf Slayer)
Rotolutundro: Ravimir Kalinkos (Human Ranger)
Mjolbeard89: Professor Talekar Morova (Half-Orc Bard *Archivist*)
Raltus: Hulma Yorginson (Human Witch *Medium*)
thegreenteagamer: Bodurk the Reborn (Half-Orc Shaman *Witch Doctor*/VMC Cleric)

Unknown: Please Let Me Know What Your Trait Is ASAP
TheOrcnextdoor: Cedric (Human Cleric *Roaming Exorcist*)

[TheOrcnextdoor]

Okay, here is my (much more professional) submission. Teacher's pet trait.

Cedric:

Male human Cleric(Roaming exorcist)
NG Medium Humanoid (Human)
FCB: +1 skill point
Init +2; Senses Perception +8
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DEFENSE
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AC: 15, touch 12 , flat-footed 13(+3 armor, +2 dex, +0 shield,+0 NA,+0 Magic)
hp: 10 {+1d8,+2Con+} ,
Fort: +4, {+2Base,+2Con}
Ref: +2, {+0Base,+2Dex}
Will: +5,{+2Base,+3wis}
CMD: 13
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OFFENSE
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Speed: 30 ft.
CMB +0
Base Atk: +0
Melee:+0{+0Base,+0Str}
Ranged:+2{+0Base,+2Dex}

--Melee:

--Ranged:
light crossbow: +2
Damage: 1d8

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STATISTICS
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Str: 08, Dex: 14, Con: 14, Int: 10, Wis: 17, Cha: 16

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Traits: Teacher's pet(religion), sacred conduit, Seeker
Drawbacks: Over-protective
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Alternate Race Traits: dual talented
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Feats:
1- Extra Channel
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Skills (5 points; 4 class, 0 INT)
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Know. Religion: 1
Diplomacy: 1
Sense Motive: 1
Know. History: 1
Perception: 1

ACP -1

*ACP applies to these skills
Non-Standard Skill Bonuses

Languages Common, elvish

Special Abilities:

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SPECIAL/CLASS ABILITIES
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Channel Energy: 1d6 8/day DC: 15

Domain: Sun
Sun's Blessing (Su): Whenever you channel positive energy to harm undead creatures, add your cleric level to the damage dealt. Undead do not add their channel resistance to their saves when you channel positive energy.

Nimbus of Light (Su): At 8th level, you can emit a 30-foot nimbus of light for a number of rounds per day equal to your cleric level. This acts as a daylight spell. In addition, undead within this radius take an amount of damage equal to your cleric level each round that they remain inside the nimbus. Spells and spell-like abilities with the darkness descriptor are automatically dispelled if brought inside this nimbus. These rounds do not need to be consecutive.

Spells:

0th level:
Light
Read Magic
Create Water

1st level: 2+1/day
Endure Elements-1
Bless-1
Protection from evil-1

[spoiler=Gear/Possessions]
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GEAR/POSSESSIONS
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Arms and Armor: Studded Leather, light crossbow, 20 bolts

Misc Gear: Backpack, Bedroll, 250ft silk rope, grappling hook, Caltops(5), waterskin (2), flint and steel, rations (10), silver holy symbol

Magic Items:
Scrolls:
Comprehend language-1
Sanctify corpse-1
Magic weapon-1

Carrying Capacity
Light 0-33 lb. Medium 34-67 lb. Heavy 68-100 lb.
Current Load Carried 0 lb.

Money 21 GP 0 SP 0 CP

Background:

Background:

Cedric was born and raised in Ustalov, however he grew to be an odd child. Quite contrary to most in Ustalov the dour and desperate mood never seemed to catch on Cedric. Even into his late teens he was always smiling, always full of energy and trying to have fun. Indeed whever he went was easy to tell as the normally dour and moody folk of Ustalov appeared slightly happier, some, dare I say, even smiled whole whole-heartedly. Whenever people would ask him how he always stayed in such a good mood he simply replied with "because I want to be". At the age of 18 he still had not acquired a trade or job and many people were starting to view the once happy lad as merely lazy. He never thought so, he simply replied that "he Hadn't found something he loved yet" to the increasing worry and anger of his parents. It was this that brought about the first time Cedric had cried since he was a babe.
One night while he was arguing with his father about getting a trade to support himself the argument became heated, well, the father slowly became furious and worked himself into a rage from his frustrations. Alas, the mans health had been fading from years of hard work as a lumberman and his heart had a heart attack from the rush. When his father died a couple minutes after Cedric blamed himself.

For once, the cold, icy grip of despair grasp his heart and he couldn't shake it off. He fled to his and his sisters room and cried half the night. The next few days Cedric wore nothing but a frown of despair as the funeral was carried out. Then, when they entered there home two days after the death, with Cedric's smile still gone, a sense of foreboding came over them. Cold chills would blow about the room and strange noises were heard. The local priest could not say what was the cause, and so reluctantly called upon an old acquaintance. A one professor Lorrimar. But not two days after the message was sent objects began hovering, flinging about. So they had to abandon the house, and even with his fathers good standings as a merchant and with money enough to pay rent no one would let them stay or even come in for fear of the haunting affecting their homes as well.

So for two days they slept in a tent, Cedric began to grow angry at the people of the town. He began to blame them for his predicament. He thought the only reason his father had begun to say anything about his lack of skills or job was because of the talk the other townsfolk had begun. Then, he blamed them for his mothers sickness, forcing her to sleep in a tent. His despair slowly ebbed to rage and against better judgement marched back to his home just several hours before the priest lead Lorrimar there as well. When the Priest and Lorrimar got there the house was alife with a whirling wind, a pot was thrown out a window and Lorrimar knew instantly what it was. When he began to move towards the door suddenly everything stopped, and became quiet. As they stood slightly shocked stillness for several seconds Cedric opened the door. He was crying, at first they thought he was injured, but once they got close they realized he was also smiling, a vibrant beam of a smile. Lorrimar was impressed. This boy had just quelled what he had assumed to be a rather high level Haunt. He offered the lad a chance to work with him in solving other situations as this. Cedric Thought about it for a moment, and asked about his mother and sister. Lorrimar laughed at the lads worry, not mockingly, but because he enjoyed the care and love of the thought. He promised they would be fine, and put up well as well, free of charge to his pay. So Cedric studied under Lorrimar for a time, and worked with him as a secondary insight on things. lorrimar asked the lad how he had destroyed the Haunt in his home. Cedric looked away, keeping his smile faintly, and merely replied "I, finished a talk. Just, somehow made things right..."

During their travels Lorrimar also noted, with both appreciation, and a tinge of worry. That Cedric rarely showed signs of frustration or despair, and never, not even when sleeping let his smile fade. When he asked the lad why he always smiled and why he was always in such a good mood. Cedric Replied.

"Because it's less painful, because I want to be happy, and... Because I have to be, for all the other people that can't or couldn't be...."

[Dragoncat]

Updated list!

Applicants by Trait

Chance Saviour
Pedro Coelho: Lord Gideon Bramwell (Dhampir Blight Druid)
Tarondor: Khardan, the Spear of Arqueros (Half-Orc Warpriest of Arqueros)
Helikon: Ephiril the Collector (Half-Elf Occultist)
chuffster: Keyon (Half-Orc Investigator *Empiricist*)
Javell DeLeon: Morbury Dedlock (Dhampir *Svetocher* Paladin *Warrior of the Holy Light, Undead Scourge*)

Subject of Study
TheNine: Chellian Oaks (Human Ranger) *Aberrations*
Storyteller Shadow: Rego Darksome (Dhampir Cleric of Sivanah) *Vampires*
Misroi: Awnara Puddyfoot (Halfling Sorceress *Celestial Bloodline*)

Inspired by Greatness
Nickadeamous: Dhamiskeanus, the Swollen (Dhampir Wizard *Cruoromancer*)

On the Payroll
CariMac: Imperia Albus (Human Occultist)
DBH: Nissa Krager (Human Alchemist *Cryptbreaker*)
FedoraFerret: Lelijia von Lickert (Dhampir Mesmerist *Spirit Walker*)

Making Good on Promises
MannyGoblin: Spugnoir (Half-Orc Alchemist *Vivisectionist*)

Teacher’s Pet
Ariarh Kane: Jayla Janviel (Changeling Witch *Hex Channeler*)
Almafagor: Ranulf Ortensan (Half-Elf Slayer)
Rotolutundro: Ravimir Kalinkos (Human Ranger)
Mjolbeard89: Professor Talekar Morova (Half-Orc Bard *Archivist*)
Raltus: Hulma Yorginson (Human Witch *Medium*)
thegreenteagamer: Bodurk the Reborn (Half-Orc Shaman *Witch Doctor*/VMC Cleric)
TheOrcnextdoor: Cedric (Human Cleric *Roaming Exorcist*)

[Professor Talekar Morova]

Looks like quite a group is in the making!

Just to let you know, I also heavily considered taking the Inspired by Greatness Trait, in case having too many applicants with the same trait factors into your decision later on down the line. *wink*

[Dragoncat]

A note for applicants both present & future:

I'm going to try to pick a party with a variety of campaign traits. Therefore, it might be a good idea to pick a trait other than Teacher's Pet/Chance Saviour at this juncture if you want to have a good chance of being picked. :)

[Rotolutundro]

Subject of study would also work for Ravimir. Or Making good on promises, I guess. Say the word. :)

[Dragoncat]

If you want to change your campaign trait, I'll allow it.

[Khardan, The Spear of Arqueros]

Dragoncat wrote:

I generally prefer to wait until I've chosen the party before backstories become linked.

No problem. Just trying to be interesting. :-) The links are purposefully easy to excise.

Dragoncat wrote:

A note for applicants both present & future:

I'm going to try to pick a party with a variety of campaign traits. Therefore, it might be a good idea to pick a trait other than Teacher's Pet/Chance Saviour at this juncture if you want to have a good chance of being picked. :)

So, either of the two underserved traits work for Khardan as well as the one he chose. I'll switch his trait to "Making Good on Promises."

[Professor Talekar Morova]

Despite the glut of Teacher's Pets, I'm going to stick with that trait. Inspired by Greatness definitely would also fit Talekar's background, but it just doesn't seem as helpful mechanically as the current trait. Even more so given the Archivist's Naturalist performance.

Thanks for the opportunity to switch it up anyway. I guess that means Dhamiskeanus has the corner on his trait at the moment then. :D

[Dragoncat]

Most recent list update!

Applicants by Trait

Chance Saviour
Pedro Coelho: Lord Gideon Bramwell (Dhampir Blight Druid)
Helikon: Ephiril the Collector (Half-Elf Occultist)
chuffster: Keyon (Half-Orc Investigator *Empiricist*)
Javell DeLeon: Morbury Dedlock (Dhampir *Svetocher* Paladin *Warrior of the Holy Light, Undead Scourge*)

Subject of Study
TheNine: Chellian Oaks (Human Ranger) *Aberrations*
Storyteller Shadow: Rego Darksome (Dhampir Cleric of Sivanah) *Undead*
Misroi: Awnara Puddyfoot (Halfling Sorceress *Celestial Bloodline*) *Undead*

Inspired by Greatness
Nickadeamous: Dhamiskeanus, the Swollen (Dhampir Wizard *Cruoromancer*)

On the Payroll
CariMac: Imperia Albus (Human Occultist)
DBH: Nissa Krager (Human Alchemist *Cryptbreaker*)
FedoraFerret: Lelijia von Lickert (Dhampir Mesmerist *Spirit Walker*)

Making Good on Promises
MannyGoblin: Spugnoir (Half-Orc Alchemist *Vivisectionist*)
Tarondor: Khardan, the Spear of Arqueros (Half-Orc Warpriest of Arqueros)

Teacher’s Pet
Ariarh Kane: Jayla Janviel (Changeling Witch *Hex Channeler*)
Almafagor: Ranulf Ortensan (Half-Elf Slayer)
Rotolutundro: Ravimir Kalinkos (Human Ranger)
Mjolbeard89: Professor Talekar Morova (Half-Orc Bard *Archivist*)
Raltus: Hulma Yorginson (Human Witch *Medium*)
thegreenteagamer: Bodurk the Reborn (Half-Orc Shaman *Witch Doctor*/VMC Cleric)
TheOrcnextdoor: Cedric (Human Cleric *Roaming Exorcist*)

[Awnara Puddyfoot]

My bonus from Subject of Study is Undead, boss. Also, I added a Drawback and third Trait. :)

[He'sDeadJim]

Dotting.
Wow... a lot of competition.

[TheOrcnextdoor]

Cedric will take subject of study then (Undead/Haunts). I was undecided on which worked better for his background. This is a good way to resolve that haha.

Would you allow a re-flavoring of The Exemplar of the Society trait? (it gives +1 channel/day, I'd likely flavor it as something along the lines of his cheery personality/thoughts grant him more attunement with channeling divine/good energies. His deity would be Sarenrea)

[Raltus]

I would like to use Jagorath instead of the Witch I had submitted, Hulma.

I also changed his trait to Subject of study