Idea for a society character - feedback wanted

[Lightfoote]

So I had an idea for a character.
I wanted to play a goblin, it I don’t have the chronicle sheet for this, and am unlikely to obtain it.

So I devised the next best thing.

A wayang psychic, that wears a goblin “costume” and “identifies” (or acts) as a goblin shaman.

In game terms it’s pretty simple. I just purchase a “masterwork costume” (shouldn’t be more the. 100gp), and make liberal use of the disguise skill and spells that aid that. Add in lots of jewelry, scarfs, robes and cloak, and it should be pretty cool. Even more so, character would know that goblins have a bad rep, and take steps to disguise the disguise. Role play wise, acts like a goblin shaman and looks like one. Perception to maybe notice under all the disguise something goblin like - but unlikely to ID the shadow thing inside it all.

Practical application takes the role of support caster and skill monkey with high int, high cha and good skill selection.

Thoughts?

[Arachnofiend]

Seems like a fun idea flavor wise. Sounds like a pretty standard, solid lore shaman in terms of mechanics so there isn't a ton of advice to give.

Flagged for being in the wrong forum, though. :p

[Sam Phelan]

Moved to Pathfinder RPG Advice.

[Secret Wizard]

Sounds pretty fun!

I think it could be cool to run it with a CHA casting class instead to have disgustingly high Disguise, and make people wonder why that damn Goblin is so damn charming.

[K-kun the Insane]

Secret Wizard wrote:

Sounds pretty fun!

I think it could be cool to run it with a CHA casting class instead to have disgustingly high Disguise, and make people wonder why that damn Goblin is so damn charming.

What's not to love about Goblins?!

I feel I should also point out that when Pathfinder 2.0 launches in a few months, Goblins will be a playable race in the core rulebook. That said, I suppose it's possible that PFS would lock them behind boons still.

I have played 2 disguise-based characters, and can say that it's a lot of fun, provided something comes of it. Having redonkulus disguise checks is a must, but if no one can break through it, no one will appreciate just how good it is. My Kitsune Ninja claims to be 100% human, and has great Disguise/Bluff for level 2, but she still needs to sleep alone so that noone sees her true form. This and a couple other clues allow at least her allies to realize something is strange about her. My Halfling Spellslinger/Spellspecialist has it a little easier in that she doesn't need to use a special ability to appear human; she's very childlike already. But a child walking around with full-grown pathfinders, drinking liquor, and carrying a musket raises a few eyebrows.

[Scott Wilhelm]

I was just thinking a Halfling with that 30' Move Alternative Racial Trait, and just roleplay him like a Goblin, maybe while also sending Paizo Publishing a selfie with my not-Goblin Goblin character sheet and an upturned middle finger!

I was thinking maybe an Alchemist named Godfrey Gloop or a Monk named Bonzai!.