Dotting. Are gunslingers allowed? If not, what about the Bolt Ace archetype?
Gunslingers are allowed, go for it.
Dotting...
Okay, let's have a look at what's out there already.
Complete (or more or less complete) Characters
Gabsen human fighter
Danielle Howlett human ranger
Tup The Terrible goblin bard
Nessa Meretrix tiefling sorcerer (serpentine)
Linde Tanaka Human cleric of Desna
Ford Benett Human Wizard (Abjurer)
Lysander The Swordsman Half-Elf Ranger
Vanessa Silverwind Werebat-kin Skinwalker Shifter
Rinion Minaithelan Half-Elf Brawler
Arjaks Half-Orc Vigilante / Barbarian
Hmmm... a lot of martials.
Also, for an "any paizo race" recruitment, there's a lot of humans and core race entries.
GM: Would you allow races that are native to the darklands? You mentioned not drow, but there are others. Duergar, Caligni, Svirfneblin, ... I'm sure there's more than that.
dotting!
I'm scavenging this old alias from one of my first games I'm no longer playing in, but the character itself is new (rungok here)
Background
Stitches is a ratfolk who makes a living out of Riddleport as a hack doctor that works on the cheap and doesn't ask any questions about HOW his patients get injured. He likes to promote that he is a fully accredited doctor, but that's a fabrication; he just spent some gold getting fake documents drawn up to give his practice some degree of legitimacy.
Stitches was born 'Scrytchwehr' to a mischief of Ratfolk reaching numbers in the triple-digits living beneath Magnimar. With literally a dozen brothers and sisters, he was used to noise and crowded conditions, but enjoyed tampering with medical supplies and what materials he could swipe from the apothecary built above their warrens. An incident where he was caught by a gang of thieves forced him to use some of his acquired knowledge to stay alive: patch up their injured members and they would let him live.
He never did see his warren again, but eventually, he found a bit of comradery with the thieves. They gave him the nickname 'Stitches', and even gave him small chunks of their loot so he could afford better equipment. Things were good, until a job in Riddleport saw the crew wiped out or arrested. Stitches never went on jobs, instead waiting for their return to patch up any injuries, so he went unscathed by the bust. Unable or unwilling to return to Magnimar, he set up a shop out of the gang's old hideout
Lately, he's been in a bit of a slump. His work has been good, but most of his 'regular' patients either moved away or died (outside his workplace, obviously), so he's gotten kind of depressed that he doesn't have any real work lately than patching up a few smalltime thieves. When he heard about the new gambling event he decided to attend as a sort of personal vacation.
Personality
Stitches is generally peppy, but has a gallows sense of humor and no end of medical-themed jokes he picked up over the years. He likes to help people, since he's used to living with groups, but he's tempered that with his need to make a living. He does believe there can be good people and bad, but overall he thinks most just want to get by.
He would look forward to being part of a 'crew' again, whether that is a legit adventuring party or a band of brigands, though if given the choice he'd chose the adventurers.
Appearance
Stitches is a gray ratfolk with a pudgy face and meticulously clean fur and tail. His equipment is kept in good order, clean of dirt and blood, and he wears off-white clothes underneath his armor and a dark gray cloak to cover it all. His eyes are green. His voice is squeaky but not high pitched.
Ratfolk alchemist 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 26, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 231)
N Small humanoid (ratfolk)
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +7
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+3 armor, +3 Dex, +1 size)
hp 10 (1d8+2)
Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +1
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee tailblade +1 (1d2)
Ranged bomb +5 (1d6+3 fire) or
. . sling +4 (1d3)
Special Attacks bomb 4/day (1d6+3 fire, DC 13)
Alchemist Extracts Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +4)
. . 1st—shield, targeted bomb admixture[UC]
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Statistics
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Str 10, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 17, Wis 12, Cha 10
Base Atk +0; CMB -1; CMD 12
Feats Brew Potion, Splash Weapon Mastery, Throw Anything
Traits devoted healer, portentous perception, precise treatment
Skills Acrobatics +2 (-2 to jump), Appraise +7, Bluff +0 (-4 vs. those who have an attitude of indifferent or better), Craft (alchemy) +9 (+10 to create alchemical items), Disable Device +4, Heal +8, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (nature) +7, Perception +7, Sleight of Hand +6, Spellcraft +7; Racial Modifiers +2 Craft (alchemy), +2 Perception, rodent empathy
Languages Aklo, Common, Draconic, Goblin
SQ alchemy (alchemy crafting +1), cheek pouches, guilty fraud, mutagen (+4/-2, +2 natural armor, 10 minutes)
Combat Gear alchemist's kindness[APG] (5), candlerod[UE] (5), firecracker, keros oil[UE] (2); Other Gear studded leather, sling with 20 sling bullets, tailblade[ARG], alchemist starting formula book, alchemy crafting kit[APG], backpack, bedroll, belt pouch, flint and steel, healer's kit (2) ink, inkpen, mess kit[UE], pot, soap, sunrod (2), tindertwig (9), trail rations (5), waterskin, 9 sp
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Special Abilities
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Alchemy +1 (Su) +1 to Craft (Alchemy) to create alchemical items, can Id potions by touch.
Bomb 1d6+3 (4/day, DC 13) (Su) Thrown Splash Weapon deals 1d6+3 fire damage.
Cheek Pouches You can store things in cheeks, but suffer 20% failure with verbal spells.
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Guilty Fraud -4 to bluff vs. those with attitude of indifferent or better.
Mutagen (DC 13) (Su) Mutagen adds +4/-2 to physical/mental attributes, and +2 nat. armor for 10 minutes.
Rodent Empathy Ratfolk gain a +4 racial bonus on Handle Animal checks made to influence rodents.
Throw Anything Proficient with improvised ranged weapons. +1 to hit with thrown splash weapons.
Trait/Drawback Breakdown:
Guilty Fraud: Stitches isn't a real doctor, but puts on the airs of being one for the general public. It's a sketchy proof at best, but most of his usual clients don't ask too many questions; his skills are sufficient. However, he doesn't like lying to people he likes and trusts, so he would have great difficulty actually hiding the truth from a friend.
Devoted Healer: When he takes 20 on heal checks to treat deadly wounds, he heals an additional 1d4 hit points.
Precise Treatment: Stitches uses his Intelligence instead of wisdom on heal checks.
Portentious Perception: Campaign Trait. He doesn't suffer penalties to perception rolls for distance until 20ft, instead of the usual 10ft.
Cheek Pouches (racial alternate trait-replaces swarmer): He can store up to 1 cubic foot/10 lbs of material in his cheek pouches and can withdraw items/swap them as a swift action or use a move action to disgorge everything at once. This is from the monster codex and is also likely where the Ysoki in starfinder get the ability.
@Peet: Sure, any of those other Darklands races will be fine.
Also, thanks for the list, I have been meaning to post one.
Tweaked Nessa's description a bit and added an image that I based the description from.
Tweaked Nessa's description a bit and added an image that I based the description from.
Smexy
Okay, let's have a look at what's out there already.
Also, for an "any paizo race" recruitment, there's a lot of humans and core race entries.
Well Riddleport is dominated by over 75% humans, soooo, not that unsurprising~
I'm a rat! :D
Alright my plan for my character overall is this. He's an aquatic elf pirate that was left in a Riddleport for being too overconfident (overconfident in that he shouldn't have tried to seduce the captain's mistress and he's lucky to still be alive) and is now out of work.
He will be a swashbuckler and I'm planning to have him use a Rapier. I'll have his main focus skills bead stuff like diplomacy, bluff, intimidate and sailor as a profession. Feat progression would be mainly combat feats. As for character traits I'm going to be using the looking for work campaign trait, I haven't decided what else but it's going to be something that plays into the overconfidence
I haven't picked out a name or writ the full backstory yet so if I need anything else please let me know.
about his concept
This will be fine
about his conceptThis will be fine
That bare minimum snip, wonderful~
That bare minimum snip, wonderful~about his conceptThis will be fine
IKR?
I just realized I left out a significant portion of my backstory! Corrected and updated!
Also, I meant to add my class progression. My intent is to go wizard for levels 1-3, grab a level in fighter, two more levels in wizard, and prestige into Eldritch Knight. Not enough prestige classes around here!
@Peet: Sure, any of those other Darklands races will be fine.
Also, thanks for the list, I have been meaning to post one.
You're welcome. :)
I was originally thinking of using one of two defunct characters:
* Dunganagar The Mad - a dwarf barbarian who was made for an all-dwarf campaign but has been re-specced a few times for different games, once for a second darkness game. His background is currently set in Brevoy but could be modified easily to take place in the Land of the Linnorm Kings instead, which would be a good fit.
* Yazan Ashwater - a tiefling inquisitor of Feronia. Yazan was actually recruited as a replacement character in a Second Darkness game that died.
And I am not sure if I should submit one of those (GM: if there's one of those that you think would be a good fit, let me know).
But the opportunity to play a darklands race is very tempting. I could make a really broken Svirfneblin rogue but that seems a bit cheesy. But I also really like Duergar. And I've never played a monk before, so maybe a Duergar Grey Disciple monk could be cool.
I'm going to start working on that and see what I come up with.
GM: The campaign trait "Looking For Work" gives a bonus to a skill of your choice among these: Bluff, Craft (any), Diplomacy, Intimidate, Perform (any), Profession (gambler), or Spot.
Any chance we can add Disguise to this list? As a duergar my character would probably need disguise to operate freely in Human society (and find work).
I'd use this page for the traits converted to pathfinder rules.
GM: The campaign trait "Looking For Work" gives a bonus to a skill of your choice among these: Bluff, Craft (any), Diplomacy, Intimidate, Perform (any), Profession (gambler), or Spot.
Any chance we can add Disguise to this list? As a duergar my character would probably need disguise to operate freely in Human society (and find work).
Honestly, Riddleport humans probably wouldn't know the difference between duergar and normal dwarves. Only the other dwarves would notice. As for the trait, I'd allow Spot to be replaced by Disguise.
Honestly, Riddleport humans probably wouldn't know the difference between duergar and normal dwarves. Only the other dwarves would notice. As for the trait, I'd allow Spot to be replaced by Disguise.
That's probably right, though much of the forges including the big ass gas-forge that smelts adamantine would know and might reject him service for it... unless they think of him as reaaaaalllly dirty XD
I imagine, since there will be a lot of elves and drown, they'll all be like "A duergar? ...you mean dwarf?" Whatever, you all look alike to me..." And you just look at 'em and go "...you racist."
I imagine, since there will be a lot of elves and drown, they'll all be like "A duergar? ...you mean dwarf?" Whatever, you all look alike to me..." And you just look at 'em and go "...you racist."
PERFECT!
WE'RE NOT DWARVES! WE'RE LITTLE PEOPLE!
:)
Call me a "wee lad" one more time, I dare ye!
Who said that? Oh, I didn't see you down there. ;)
Honestly, Riddleport humans probably wouldn't know the difference between duergar and normal dwarves. Only the other dwarves would notice. As for the trait, I'd allow Spot to be replaced by Disguise.
Maybe only the dwarves would know the difference, but the dwarves would probably make quite a stink about it.
So yeah, I'll go with the trait change above.
Here is Peet's character, Kavakhra a duergar monk with the weapon adept archetype. She uses a sansetsukon (which is like a triple nunchaku - three 2-foot wooden poles connected by chains).
Still have to do background but crunch is good.
I hated to dump CHA from 6 to 4 but the Monk is a really MAD class and something had to give.
The barebones of her background are that she worked as a scribe in the great hall of records in her city, and discovered original documents about the time of the Quest For Sky that showed that it was not the dwarves that betrayed the duergar long ago, but actually the other way around. When she tried to tell people she was branded as a heretic, and had to flee. She ended up on the surface with no one to turn to, so she is trying to find a way to make a living.
GM: A disguise kit costs 50 gp and can be used 10 times. Since as a monk I only get 35 gp to start with, could I buy a disguise kit that had three uses left for 15 gp?
GM: A disguise kit costs 50 gp and can be used 10 times. Since as a monk I only get 35 gp to start with, could I buy a disguise kit that had three uses left for 15 gp?
Sure thing, we can say you already used some of the uses entering Riddleport
I hated to dump CHA from 6 to 4 but the Monk is a really MAD class and something had to give.
You have the charisma of a pig or a pony. Slightly more than a turtle. I feel like this might be an issue.
This is Harm's complete submission. Rinion is a capable frontline fighter, with a selection of skills which lend him to being a capable negotiator in social situations. He's a Riddleport local who has spent the last few years working in less reputable taverns around the city.
On a side note, which timezone are you in Gee-Em? How long until the cut off date?
I am in EST, and the cut-off date is 11:59pm on the 21st, I'll post the party on the 22nd
I hated to dump CHA from 6 to 4 but the Monk is a really MAD class and something had to give.You have the charisma of a pig or a pony. Slightly more than a turtle. I feel like this might be an issue.
I know... though the average Duergar has a charisma of 6 to begin with. The -4 racial penalty is a real killer.
Monks are really MAD I was having a real hard time figuring out where all the points would come from.
There's an awful lot of brawn in the applications! That is a wonderful thing, but what those boys (and girl) need is someone to set them on a course to wealth and fame and keep them on it. It'll be like herding cats no doubt, but Zoja here is just the person for the job.
"Hello boys, now pay attention to what I say, it's for the best...."
Zoja is a Skald of the Fated Champion variety, and she is ready to be fabulous.
Everything including background and personality is in the alias profile. Zoja may need a tiny bit more tweaking, and definitely still needs a check for errors, but otherwise she's all ready to go.
There is a lot of brawn in my recruitment thread. I feel like I'm the one rolling up regular wizards or clerics these days.
Are you down with people throwing in multiple submissions? I've got a fair bit of time on my hands and I'd love to throw another hat into the ring...
Go for it, I'll only take one of 'em, though ... but I think ya'll knew that.
Are you down with people throwing in multiple submissions? I've got a fair bit of time on my hands and I'd love to throw another hat into the ring...
You could... you know...
Do the selection for your game down there... :P
You know... if you're bored... :D
Edit: I'm just messing with you. You still got like 28 hours lol
Good point, I could.
Counter point, my friend - and the reason I'm running this "PBP" has to finish up his character sheet. He will be done by the deadline, and then we shall proceed with the second darkening.
Cool? Cool.
I'm getting there LCF! It's such a tough gig to pour through submissions that people have obviously out so much time into, I just want to take them all :(
@DM Gee-Em, awesome, I'll see if inspiration strikes me.
Lol I meant that for Harm. He closed his recruitment yesterday and some of us are waiting less patiently than others for his selection.
Hint: it's me. I'm the less patient one.
Edit@Harm: Yes, it was very, very tough when I did it. Eventually you have to just go with your gut. Don't feel bad about cutting people. It's just the nature of it.
Go for it, I'll only take one of 'em, though ... but I think ya'll knew that.
Well then, since Skald is such a party-specific class (This is the first time I've seen a group of submissions that might reasonably support a skald well regardless of selection) how about submitting Zoja as a Bard (Sound Striker) as well?
Background and so forth stays the same, just a little less violence and a little more fabulous in the mix.
I'll not do a second sheet for this version unless you want one, or I just happen to find the time for it this evening.
Dropping in for a shot as well. Going with my favorite character design as a cavalier.
Also, what class would your friend happen to be making?
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Red the Goblin
Background
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Red was born into a small goblin tribe called the Houndgutter. Named after a mysterious red smear across the back of his left hand, Red sought to be the bestest goblin that there was. He managed to capture his own mount early on, a wolf that he called Not-Dog, because it was definitely not a nasty dog. Wearing a discarded dog pelt into battle with his fellow tribemates, Red was quite proud that he seemed to be a step above the other goblins, maybe even luckily so. He even learned that he could set places ablaze with just the touch of his hand, making him even more goblinier than the rest. And no one was as devoted to Bark Breaker as him as he sought to eradicate all nasty dogs.
But as with all things, even bad things must come to an end. After a particularly good raid, the tribe found a mysterious, rounded box of strange liquid. Red doesn't remember much after the goblins dared him to drink it, but when he awoke, both the human settlement and tribe were torched. Homeless and alone, Red left with Not-Dog to find a new home, new dogs to kill, and more places to burn.
Without other goblins to egg him on as normal, Red's mischeviousness settled somewhat, for a goblin at least. Once he learned that humans would give him stuff for his pyromancy and killing, Red could be found doing such activities around the Lost Coast.
After staying at Riddleport for the past week, Red is eager to find out about this 'Golden Goblin' everyone keeps talking about. Eager to find this treasure, Red has prepared to take the place by storm and end up on top with it in hand, even if the odds are stacked against him.
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Personality
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Like any typical goblin, Red loves to set things ablaze and cause mayhem. Red is particularly aggressive against dogs, and takes large offense if Not-Dog is compared or referred to as a dog. Because Not-Dog is definitely not a dog.
Though not as cruel as when he was in the Houndgutter Tribe, Red still loves to play pranks and dissolve order where he can. Though Red believes that he and Not-Dog can handle anything, he is willing to bring subjects along with him to finish tasks. Even goblins need meatshields, afterall.
Red's pride is foremost, though, as he holds himself as the toughest and strongest around, with the highest dog kill count of anyone. Plus, Red happens to know that he is also always right, so no one has to worry about arguing with him around. Red is just that great.
Not-Dog is quite a loyal companion, despite Red's mischeviousness and constant demands. Captured as a pup, Not-Dog is already used to combat and fire, but prefers to sleep in cool places rather than anything else.
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Description
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Red is a green-skinned goblin with a red flame symbol on the back of his left hand, the source of his magical talent, spark. Wearing the best of the discarded dog pelts from the Houndgutter Tribe, Red's banner that he constantly has Not-Dog wearing shows a goblin head with a flame on top.
Not-Dog is a black furred wolf with a few patches here and there singed from Red's antics.
Red
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Male Goblin Cavalier (Order of the Cockatrice*) 1
Age 15; Skin Green; Faith Bark Breaker (Zarongel)
CN Small goblinoid (goblin)
Init +4; Senses Darkvision (60ft), Perception +0
*Called the Order of Red and Not-Dog by Red
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Defense
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AC 20, touch 15, flat-footed 16 (+4 armor, +1 shield, +4 Dex, +1 size)
HP 12
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +0
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dogslicer +6 (1d4/19-20)
. . . horsechopper +2 (1d8/x3)
Special Options
Challenge - +1 damage, -2 AC, and +1 damage/4 lvs if soloing target
Spark (Magical Talent) - DC 10
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Statistics
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Str 11 (+0), Dex 18 (+4), Con 14 (+2), Int 14 (+2), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 10 (+0)
Base Atk +1; CMB +0; CMD 14
Traits
Advantageous Distraction - Swift action to gain +2 AC for 1 round by being distracted.
Magical Talent (Spark) - Can cast Spark 1/day at CL 1st.
Optimistic Gambler (Campaign Trait) - Morale bonuses last 1d4 rounds longer than normal.
Pride (Drawback) - -2 to Diplomacy and Sense Motive against creatures that threatens, accuses, or challenges you.
Feats
Tandem Trip - Whenever you attempt to trip an enemy threatened by an ally with this feat, you roll twice and take the better result.
Weapon Finesse - Can use Dex on attack rolls with finesseable weapons (dogslicer).
Skills (6 ranks - 4 class, 2 Int)
Bluff +4 (1 rank, 3 class)
Handle Animal +4 (1 rank, 3 class)
Intimidate +4 (1 rank, 3 class)
Perform (Sing) +4 (1 rank, 3 class)
Ride +12 (1 rank, 3 class, 4 Dex, 4 racial)
Stealth +13 (1 rank, 4 size, 4 Dex, 4 racial)
Favored Class Bonuses
Cavalier - 2 Bonus Hit Point to Mount (Goblins of Golarion page 31)
Languages*
Goblin, Common, Orc
*All only spoken. No written knowledge.
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Possessions
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Inventory
two dogslicers (small), outfit (dog pelt), chain shirt, horsechopper, buckler, torch, tindertwig, two flasks of questionable water, pouch of sand (belt), pouch of two Goblin pickle jars (belt)
Inventory Weight and Load
Current Load - 24.5 lbs (light up to 29 lbs)
Possessions Carried/Used by Companion
saddle (riding), saddlebags, simple banner (Red's insignia)
Possessions in Saddlebags
fangfile, fetish (tribal), fire carrier, goblin pickles (jar) (x13), torch (x2), tindertwig (x3), pig grease, tossglove, sack (empty)
Wealth
94 sp
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Special Abilities
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Mount (Ex) - A cavalier gains a mount that acts as a Druid's companion, except for the share spells ability.
Order of the Cockatrice (Ex) - Add Cha modifier to the DC on any attempts to Intimidate this cavalier.
Tactician (Tandem Trip) (Ex) - As a standard action, the cavalier can grant this teamwork feat to all allies within 30 feet who can see and hear him. Allies retain the use of this bonus feat for 3 rounds. Allies do not need to meet the prerequisites of these bonus feats. The cavalier can use this ability 1 time per day.
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Not-Dog
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HD: 2
Medium animal (wolf, companion)
Init +2; Senses low-light vision, Scent, Perception +5
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Defense
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AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+2 natural armor, +2 Dex)
HP 22 (HD: 1d10+2*) (*+2 from Cavalier Class Bonus)
Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1
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Offense
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Speed 50 ft.
Melee bite, primary natural +2 (1d6+1, plus Trip)
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Statistics
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Str 13 (+1), Dex 15 (+2), Con 15 (+2), Int 2 (-4), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 6 (-2)
Base Atk +1; CMB 2; CMD 14
Feats
Armor Proficiency (Light)
Tandem Trip
Skills
Perception +5 (1 rank, 3 class, 1 Wis)
Stealth +6 (1 rank, 3 class, 2 Dex)
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Equipment
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Carrying
Saddle (riding), saddlebags, banner
Here's a late entry: Valai Darkrune.
I have the crunch and fluff worked out in this profile; all I still need to do is buy equipment. You can read the lengthy backstory in spoilers at the bottom of the profile. ^_^
I will be pulling my submission, thank you.
@DarkWingD: Sorry to see you go, but thanks for stopping by anyway. Best of luck elsewhere.
@Fire Drake: He is rolling up a ratfolk rogue.
@Lazyclownfish: Aha, that makes more sense.
@Zoja: Whichever you'd rather play, I'm more concerned with players having fun than party balance.
So we have just over 26, I haven't forgotten this game, I've just been busy, lets me see what I can do in the next 24 hrs.
@Fire Drake: He is rolling up a ratfolk rogue.
His character and mine could be friends!