Greetings, everyone. I will be joining a game of Hell's Rebels soon, and I was wondering how well a Courtly Hunter would work? Considering that his companion was sent as a gift from an eccentric uncle, what would be an interesting choice for an exotic pet? Finally, any suggestions for spending 700 gold? Our GM decided that everyone would start with 500, plus the bonus 200 from Child of Kintargo.
I nearly forgot, i am going for a melee build.
I don't see why a courtly hunter wouldn't work - I'm not quite sure how powerful it is, but flavor-wise it's right on for an urban campaign, and having the ability to change your companion's size when subtlety is needed will come in handy. To me, the archetypal quirky-noble-person-pet is definitely some kind of big cat, though perhaps some kind of dinosaur hits further on the eccentricity scale. (Or a roc that travels as a songbird or falcon. The image of a little songbird suddenly exploding into a horse-sized ball of feathers and rage carries a cool factor that can't be beaten.)
For spending money, alchemical items carry a decent punch for the starting levels, and a traveler's any-tool is always useful. If you want the easy way to go, you'll never go wrong with a masterwork weapon/armor. Or, if you're planning on having a decent Handle Animal score, perhaps buy another quirky pet or two? It'll take move actions and skill checks from you to control them, but if you're doing a two-handed weapon melee build you may find yourself with move actions to spare starting out anyway. The witch I was considering for Hell's Rebels was going to have a pseudodragon she rescued from her parents' menagerie as her Child of Kintargo reward, and there are a few other animals that fall within that price range and could prove useful for the first few levels.
Courtly Hunter is an excellent archetype for the campaign. My one recommendation would be to have something that can take a relatively mundane form once you get that ability. I would recommend against anything dog-like in that, as well.
Re: items, all the usuals. A couple potions of CLW go a long way just like always. There's no particular reason not to spend a fair amount on background-related items (jewelry, clothing, etc.).
Courtly Hunter is an excellent archetype for the campaign. My one recommendation would be to have something that can take a relatively mundane form once you get that ability. I would recommend against anything dog-like in that, as well.
Re: items, all the usuals. A couple potions of CLW go a long way just like always. There's no particular reason not to spend a fair amount on background-related items (jewelry, clothing, etc.).
Why no dog like creatures? Based on the respect they're given in this campaign it might lead to some wonderful RP.
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Why no dog like creatures? Based on the respect they're given in this campaign it might lead to some wonderful RP.
The obvious thought is that because dogs are associated with the regime and with Barzillai Thrune in particular, and because the PCs are associated with ravens, PCs should eschew canine companions and favor avian companions in the name of symbolism.
The equally obvious thought is that because dogs are associated with the regime and with Barzillai Thrune in particular, there are any number of reasons for a PC to favor a canine companion, from wanting to reclaim the beasts as symbols to wanting to ensure their physical safety from an abusive master.
One could go either way, really. Personally, I'd like it if my notional PCs went out of their way to rescue stray and maltreated dogs, but would prefer that they emphasized their own symbolic identity rather than trying to reclaim the villain's.
Can Courtly Hunter perform a role in battle?
Why no dog like creatures? Based on the respect they're given in this campaign it might lead to some wonderful RP.Courtly Hunter is an excellent archetype for the campaign. My one recommendation would be to have something that can take a relatively mundane form once you get that ability. I would recommend against anything dog-like in that, as well.
Re: items, all the usuals. A couple potions of CLW go a long way just like always. There's no particular reason not to spend a fair amount on background-related items (jewelry, clothing, etc.).
Because, as someone who has GM'd books 1-5, the dog is a good target for any citizen who wants to collect money from the gov't for the associated proclamation and, as such, it's not unreasonable that the dog would cause undue attention for the PC.