Oops. Lets use the right alias, shall we? :-)
Here is my (pauljathomes) application. All the details should be in my profile.
Rogato Medvyed is a male glaive wielding druid who has managed to combine the worship of Nature and of Shelyn into a nearly seamless whole
Ok. Here's my background. I decided to write it in first person. I may or may not change the name. I find coming up with a good character name is always so hard.
Oi, my name is Lindsay. I hail from the northern parts of Brevoy. And I mean the north, in a small village with no name along the coast of the Lake of Mists and Veils. I’m a typical red-headed Issian hellion with fire in my veins for adventure. My great grandfather was a bastard of some king long forgotten. So you might say that I have a bit of royal blood in me too, or so my family claims. Aside from that wee tidbit, I come from a long line of hearty hunters and the women of my clan have always been bountiful. I’m the youngest of seven siblings and all have mastered the wilds in one way or another.
So it comes with not a small bit of embarrassment that I can’t shoot a bow for a wit. My brothers say I have two right feet, and two right hands I suppose. I always seem to be tripping over myself and can’t aim for s@%$e. As a child, I was mercilessly teased for being the only Braveheart who couldn’t hit the broadside of a bear but that only drove me to get stronger. I focused on my strengths, literally. I took up the sword with the focus of a mad-woman and now I can fell a birch in a single swing and can out arm wrestle the largest male in my village.
My favorite pastime has always been sitting by the bonfire with the elders when they told their nightly stories. I’m quite intelligent but I’ve never been bookish. Most of what I know, I’ve learned from these stories and I memorize as much as I can so I can pass down this knowledge to my own litter one day. I’ve learned of all the plants, animals, and monsters of the world; and of royalty from far away kingdoms I’ll never visit; and of the stars and the moon and what lies ever beyond that. But most of all, they spoke of Erastil, the god of hunters and gatherers and patron deity of our small tribe. I do my best to follow his teachings but Old Deadeye must roll his eye in Requius at my marksmanship.
When the herald came around announcing that Rostland was issuing charters to take back the stolen lands, I felt it in my soul that this was my calling. I’ve always been itching for adventure in this village where the most exciting thing to ever happen was a wild boar ran through the courtyard. I can certainly handle a few bandits on my own and I’ll establish myself as a hero of the land. Then I can show my clan that I am brave enough to uphold the Braveheart family name.
And my stats again to keep it all in one post for convenience.
NG Female Kellid Human Skald/Slayer 3
Medium Humanoid (Human)
Deity: Erastil
Init -1; Senses: Perception +7
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 9, flat-footed 15 (+6 armor, -1 Dex)
hp 30 (3d10)
Fort +3, Refl +2, Will +4 (+5 vs. mind-affecting)
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OFFENSE
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee:
_____masterwork greatsword +9 (2d6+6; 19-20/x2)
_____masterwork dagger +8 (1d4+4; 19-20/x2)
Ranged:
_____masterwork composite longbow (+4 Str) +3 (1d8+4; x3)
_____masterwork chakram +3 (1d8+4; x2)
Special Attacks: sneak attack (1d6)
Spells Known: (CL 3rd; Concentration +6)
_____0 – Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Light, Mending, Spark, Summon Instrument]
_____1st – Cure Light Wounds, Ear-Piercing Scream (DC 14), Expeditious Retreat, Feather Step
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STATISTICS
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Str 18, Dex 8, Con 11, Int 15, Wis 13, Cha 17
Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 16
Feats: Power Attack (1st), Cleave (3rd), Scribe Scroll (C), Weapon Focus (Greatsword) (B), Furious Focus (B), Lingering Performance (B)
Skills: (Total 36 Adventuring, 6 Background) (+12 Adventuring, +2 Background/Level)
_____Acrobatics (Dex) (A, C): +3 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, -1 Dex)
_____Appraise (Int) (B, C): +6 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int)
_____Bluff (Cha) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +3 Cha)
_____Climb (Str) (A, C): +8 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +4 Str)
_____Diplomacy (Cha) (A, C): +9 (+3 Rank, +3 Class, +3 Cha)
_____Disable Device (Dex) (A, C): +5 (+3 Rank, +3 Class, -1 Dex, -2 ACP, +2 Circ.)
_____Disguise (Cha) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +3 Cha)
_____Escape Artist (Dex) (A, C): +1 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, -1 Dex, -2 ACP)
_____Heal (Wis) (A, C): +5 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +1 Wis)
_____Intimidate (Cha) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +3 Cha)
_____Knowledge (Arcana) (Int) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Dungeoneering) (Int) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Engineering) (Int) (B, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Geography) (Int) (B, C): +8 (+2 Background, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (History) (Int) (B, C): +8 (+2 Background, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Local) (Int) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Nature) (Int) (A, C): +8 (+2 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Nobility) (Int) (B, C): +8 (+2 Background, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Planes) (Int) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Knowledge (Religion) (Int) (A, C): +7 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +2 Int, +1 Bardic)
_____Perception (Wis) (A, C): +7 (+3 Rank, +3 Class, +1 Wis)
_____Perform (String) (Cha) (B, C): +12 (+3 Rank, +3 Class, +3 Cha, +1 trait, +2 Circ.)
_____Ride (Dex) (A, C): +1 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, -1 Dex, -2 ACP)
_____Sense Motive (Cha) (A, C): +8 (+2 Rank, +3 Class, +3 Cha)
_____Stealth (Dex) (A, C): +1 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, -1 Dex, -2 ACP)
_____Survival (Wis) (A, C): +7 (+3 Rank, +3 Class, +1 Wis) / +8 Track
_____Swim (Str) (A, C): +6 (+1 Rank, +3 Class, +4 Str, -2 ACP)
Traits: Issian (Campaign), Armor Expert (Combat), Talented (Social)
Languages: Common, Elven, Giant
Special Qualities: bardic knowledge, versatile performance, well-versed, studied target, track
Raging Song: (10 rounds/day)
_____Inspired Rage, Song of Marching
Rage Powers Known: Reckless Abandon
Slayer Talents: Trapfinding
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EQUIPMENT
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Weapons: masterwork greatsword, masterwork dagger (2), masterwork longbow (+4 Str), masterwork chakram (2)
Armor/Clothing: masterwork agile breastplate, explorer’s outfit
Equipment: masterwork violin, masterwork thieves’ tools, silver holy symbol, spell component pouch, bedroll, flint and steel, iron pot, masterwork manacles, mess kit, mirror, silk rope, waterskin, fishing kit
Consumables: cold iron arrows (40), trail rations (5)
Containers: masterwork backpack, belt pouch
Mount: light riding horse, riding saddle, saddle bags
Coin: 0 gp
Carrying Capacity: Light 116, Medium 233, Heavy 350
Total Load: 80
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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SKALD CLASS FEATURES
Bardic Knowledge (Ex)
Cantrips
Spell Casting
Raging Song (Su)
_____Inspired Rage (Su)
_____Song of Marching (Su)
Scribe Scroll
Versatile Performance (Ex)
Well-Versed (Ex)
Rage Powers (Ex)
_____Reckless Abandon (Ex)
SLAYER CLASS FEATURES
Studied Target (Ex)
Track (Ex)
Slayer Talents
_____Trapfinding
Sneak Attack (1d6)
I'll make an alias on the Paizo website if I get picked. I'm just about finished running a 4 year long Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign. And I'm excited about relaxing from the GM side for awhile and picking up a PC. This campaign sounds like it'd be great fun.
Does help if I remember to paste the backstory to the character...
Every time Colette would frustrate yet another governess, old Mortimer would take to one knee and explain to her what she had done wrong and why she shouldn't act so. Every time she was being an unreasonable brat, he would gently chide her and explain why good girls do not act in this manner. And when she would hurt herself, or she would have some setback in life, he would be there to scoop her up and make her feel safe.
And so Colette grew into a woman of unmatched beauty, though she did indulge in many a curious dabling with esoteric lore and ancient ruins. She would patron many a dig and purchase many a tome with her sizeable allowances. She could have happily stayed in this nature of life if it wasn't for one event that would change her life forever. Mortimer, the long doting servant and surrogate father figure passed on to the grand vault. Not from some truly tragic event, but to Pharasma's tender mercies and old age. But, being a spoiled woman of means, Colette did not take this news well.
Colette spent years putting in for clerics, necromancers, and any other who could give her the ability to reach her lost friend. None could help for it had been his time. Finally, in a fit of desperation and maybe a small amount of madness, Colette did perform an ancient ritual she had found in one of her long forgotten tomes. Making a deal with the gods, Colette bound her soul and her will to the needs of the gods if only they would give her back her long dead friend. As the world seemed to break around her, an emissary of Abadar stepped forth from the cracks she had created in reality and offered her a contract. Though she did look through the whole of the print, she found no clause that she could not abide. And so, Colette is now bound to the soul of Mortimer, and he to her. Now, she only has to fulfill her end of the bargain.
Hmm... I'll see if I can come up with something good, and bug my buddy into the same.
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Welp, I just burned a good bit of negative dice karma. Have fun, guys.
Thanks. Also as some others may have said, I created the character female, but is easily altered for male, if you like the character but need the opposite gender.
Weller, however, idolized the stories of his mother's homeland. Of tales of raids and warriors, strength of arm forging the world before him. He dreamed of traveling to Halgrim and being a part of the world his mother left behind. Instead she regaled him with tales of great wars, heroes who sailed on frozen seas and the creatures that crawled along the frosted edges of the Linnorm Kingdoms.
Unlike his sibblings he was ridiculed and often looked down on for embracing his Ulfen blood. It didn't help matters that unlike his brothers and sister, he retained the pale complexion and blonde hair more common to Ulfen rather than the tanned skin and brown hair of his father and siblings. Often picked on for being a "Kellid Savage" by some of the other youths, Weller grew up with a motivation to exceed beyond his tormentors.
He wanted to bring honor to not only his father's name, but to his Ulfen ancestors as well. Hearty people who prized skill at arms and bravery, he wanted to prove himself worthy of them both. When he was old enough he began trying to find a way to attend one of the Aldori academies in Brevoy. He worked hard to find a patron who could help pay his tuition so he might attend, but he still met the same rejection. Yet he was determined to be a soldier like his father and his mother's people.
When he reached twenty he decided to train under a local school he could afford in hopes it would give him the necessary skill to impress a wealthy patron. For two years he trained with a drunkard who rarely had a kind thing to say to him. Often dismissing him to do odd training exercises like attempt to catch fish with his hands or climb trees to find soft bark. Still, Weller endured. He made money serving drinks at a local tavern, paying most of it to his teacher.
One day, during a sudden snowstorm, his teacher sent him out to collect dry wood from the nearby forest. Grumbling at the old fool's request, he went anyway. However when he got there he stumbled into a horrible scene. The House Garess tax collector was beset by robbers. Half his guards were dead, the others fighting hard to protect the Lord's taxes. Weller drew his sword and ran in, killing two men before they realized he was there.
In the ensuing battle, Weller's skills for tales and jest came in handy as he helped to rally the beaten guards to finally drive back the remaining thieves. In the chaos he was mistaken for an Aldori, however he corrected the collector and explained he was simply a student to a school mostly unrecognized by the Aldori swordpact.
In gratitude to the service of House Garess, Weller was given a finely crafted dueling sword with his mother's house sigil on the pommel as well as a suit of armor crafted for House Garess scouts. He was funded to travel to Brevoy to begin at a local school, but once there news of the explorers to travel into the Greenbelt reached him. Instead he changed course, thinking that if his skills could be used to help expand the country, then what better way to honor his ancestors on both sides of his family.
I have the background mostly figured out; just need to get the crunch altogether. I'm waffling on it quite a bit. I think I will put something together and submit it with the assumption that I can reconfigure if necessary depending on the other character if you like my backstory well enough to pick it.
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I'm really excited to present my submission to you. I've been working on this background for a Kingmaker campaign for a while--since before I even saw your recruiting thread. Conveniently, I think it is an even better fit for your campaign than for most Kingmaker campaigns.
His name is Eladan.
Some impulse drove him to seek out his father. His father recognized him;. he recognized his stature as well. But still did not love him, and still did not accept him as his son. Eladan, unsure what he was seeking from his father, left him.
He wandered Brevoy and met a ranger. The ranger took him in and taught him the ways of the woods. Eladan came to befriend an Elk. The elk was unusually intelligent and talented. Eladan grew in stature still. Although he knew that Brevoy was where he needed to be, he did not know why, and he still felt that he was meant for something more.
When the call came for adventurers to reclaim the stolen lands, he answered it, and was selected. He returned to his father...
He looked his father in the eyes "Father, I am going to reclaim the stolen lands."
His father looked at him and raised an eyebrow. "Are you now? That would be quite an accomplishment; quite an accomplishment indeed.. You may yet earn the right to bear my name." He gave the young man a patronizing smile.
"I have no interest in bearing your name."
His father stepped back in shock, as if struck across the face. With nothing further to say, Eladan left his father's quarters.
Outside he met his half brother. It was evident to him that his brother had been listening at the door. He shook his head in disgust at his brother's excuses and made his way to leave.
In the courtyard he met his half-sister. They embraced and she talked to him as he made his way to the stables.
"My brother tells me you are going to reclaim the stolen lands." He nodded to her. "He is afraid of you, Eladan." He looked at her in surprise.
"Why?"
"Because he sees your strength. You have what he does not. He is afraid you will take his place." Eladan lets out a sigh of disgust and shakes his head.
"His place is no place for me, sister. But if he stabs me in the back he may have much to fear from me. I must go, sister. My duty awaits. Be well." And with that, he departed.
His posture is confident and upright, with his shoulders wide, and his arms at his side, his legs spaced out. He walks with grace.
When he focuses, his eyes, it is almost as if they could burn like fire.
I'm not an artist, so no picture.
Eladan prefers not to speak first. He is not bright and he knows it. He makes his decisions through intuition. He leads through charisma and willpower. and he knows better than to make a difficult decision with out the counsel of those he trusts that are wiser and smarter than him. His willingness to listen, serves him well in many difficult situations. He is unafraid of eye contact. He builds strong rapport without having to say much, partly by maintaining strong eye contact with the people he speaks to.
Eladan's fairy tale trope is that of the King or Warrior in waiting. He is in my mind akin to Strider; Aragorn. He is only waiting for the right time to scend. Unlike Aragorn, he does not know what he is waiting to ascend to: he does not know who his dunedain are, either. All he knows is that at the right time, he will know what to do. He knows this not out of pride, arrogance, or a dark desire to rule or control. He simply knows in his heart that he was meant to lead.
Eladan does not realize how important it is to him to "prove himself" to his father. He feels destined to lead, but he is not self centered about it. He wants to lead people to a greater purpose than his own destiny.
I like to make up some NPCs for my characters when I can think of some; it helps me know who my characters are. You can incorporate them into the campaign or not.
Always liked Eladan but never loved or accepted him. Eladan is strongly motivated to not be like his father, although he also has a subconscious desire to impress his father or to somehow surpass his approval.
* Mother: Kala of the Night Hunt Tribe; NG Barbarian.
A fierce warrior. It is from her that he gets his mighty force of will. She is the one who always told him that he was made for more and was destined for greatness. Taught him to be strong, courageous, and determined.
* Tribal Chieftain Father Figure: Nonket of the Night Hunt Tribe; NG Shaman.
Taught him how to be a man and helped to instill him with confidence.
* Brevoy Woodsman Father Figure: Sverk; LN Ranger.
Taught him how to truly master the wilderness. Says he is too old to join him now but could be persuaded to join him in the Stolen Lands later on.
* Half-Brother: Oritian Surtova; LE
Eladan's brother takes after his father, but with fewer good qualities. He is afraid of Eladan. Because Eladan speaks so little, his motives are hard for people to read. So the half-brother reads the worst into them. He is afraid that Eladan wants to take his place as the first heir of their father. He is not above making assassination attempts on Eladan's life if he hears that Eladan's repute is growing.
* Half-Sister: Euphemne Surtova; NG
Eladan's sister has a good heart. She does not have the strength of will to oppose her brother or her father. Her mother was a much weaker woman than Kala; it is almost a miracle that she was born with as much goodness as she was. Regardless, she loves Eladan better than either her brother or her father. She does what she can to protect him.
Eladan does not know about the danger he is in from his half-brother.
Eladan remembers the lullaby his mother sang him every night until he was too old for it. He hums it to himself sometimes when he is doing menial tasks.
I went all-in on the Erastil idea for my Crunch and I really like how it turned out.
BUT I think Hunter/Warpriest works well for a number of other Good or Neutral deities as well, and could re-spec for any of them as necessary. I'm really happy with the Hunter/Warpriest combo, but I feel flexible on it. I also considered Ranger/Cleric, which would be fun, and I could go for a different combo to de-emphasize religion if desired. I would stick with Ranger or Hunter for one half for sure, though--this guy is definitely a woodsman through and through.
Hunter/Warpriest 3
NG Medium humanoid (human)
[b]Init +3; Senses Perc +11, SM +11,
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Defense
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AC 18, touch 13, flat-footed 15 (10 base + 3 Dex + 4 Chain Shirt + 1 Buckler)
HP 24/24
Fort +3, Ref +6, Will +9
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee
Melee attacks will go here
Ranged
+9 composite longbow 1d8
cold iron, piercing damage
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks
Spell-Like Abilities
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Statistics
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18, 17, 16, 15, 11, 8
Str 17
Dex 16
Con 11
Int 8
Wis 20
Cha 15
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 18
Feats
Human bonus feat: Point Blank Shot
Level 1 feat: Rapid Shot
Campaign bonus feat: Erastil's Blessing
Campaign non combat bonus feat: Endurance
Warpriest: Weapon focus (longbow)
Hunter bonus combat feat: Precise Shot
Level 3 feat: Quick Draw
Warpriest bonus combat feat: Deadly Aim
Hunter bonus teamwork feat: Volley Fire
Traits
Fate's Favored: Whenever you are under the effect of a luck bonus of any kind, that bonus increases by 1.
Natural Born Leader: all cohorts, followers, or summoned creatures under your leadership gain a +1 morale bonus on Will saves to avoid mind-affecting effects. If you ever take the Leadership feat, you gain a +1 trait bonus to your Leadership score.
Bastard: You take a –1 penalty on all Charisma-based skill checks made when dealing with members of nobility but gain a +1 trait bonus on Will saves as a result of your stubbornness and individuality. (The penalty aspect of this trait is removed if you ever manage to establish yourself as a true noble.)
Languages
Common, Kellid
Sylvan, +2 languages common to creatures in the wilds of Brevoy or the Stolen Lands (consult with GM)
SQ
(Forester) Hunter
Lvl 1: Animal focus, nature training, orisons, wild empathy
Lvl 2: Bonus feat, track
Lvl 3: Tactician, teamwork feat
5 level 1 spells per day
6 orisons known (TBD in conjunction w/Warpriest Orisons)
4 level 1 spells known (aspect of the falcon, faerie fire, gravity bow, longstrider)
Warpriest
Lvl 1: Aura, blessings (minor), focus weapon, orisons, sacred weapon
Lvl 2: Fervor 1d6
Lvl 3: Bonus feat
4 orisons (prepared daily)
5 level 1 spells per day (prepared daily)
Skills 24 ranks = level 3 * (6 Hunter - 1 int + 1 skilled + 1 favored class + 1 campaign)
+8 Diplomacy (3 ranks + 3 class + 2 Cha)
+8 Intimidate (3 ranks + 3 class + 2 Cha)
+4 knowledge local (2 ranks + 3 class - 1 Int)
+4 Knowledge, nature (2 ranks + 3 class -1 Int)
+3 Knowledge, religion (1 rank + 3 class - 1 Int)
+11 Perception (3 ranks + 3 class + 5 Wis)
+11 Sense Motive (3 ranks + 3 class + 5 Wis)
+3 Spellcraft (1 rank + 3 class - 1 Int)
+9 Stealth (3 ranks + 3 class + 3 Dex)
+11 Survival (3 ranks + 3 class + 5 Wis)
Background Skills
+6 Handle Animal (1 rank + 3 class + 2 Cha)
+3 Knowledge, geography (1 rank + 3 class - 1 Int)
+2 Linguistics (3 ranks - 1 Int)
+8 Profession, woodsman (1 rank + 3 class + 5 Wis)
Combat Gear
MWK Composite Longbow (+3 strength rating if GM allows)
A bundle of cold iron arrows
MWK Chain Shirt
Buckler
Cold iron longsword
silvered warhammer
Cold iron longspear
Spiked gauntlet(s)
Other Gear
Adventuring gear (TBD if accepted)
So here's my Red Draconic Blood Arcanist // Vanguard Slayer, Vala Surtova. She's mostly finished, with I believe just equipment to go.
Question: is mithral armor okay, or should I downgrade to normal masterwork? It doesn't matter too much to me either way.
Here's the broad background, plus a few ways she could go as far as specifics:
variation 1: CG
history - Frustrated with the cutthroat nature of Issian politics, Vala sought an outlet to prevent such a culture from arising in the surrounding lands. Casting off her Surtova name, she eagerly took up the charter, hoping to bring the freedom that she'd had in her youth to the people of the Stolen Lands.
ideal deities - Shelyn, Cayden Cailean, Milani
personality - Vala has turned out quite far from the cunning diplomat of the Surtova mold. Ever friendly and helpful, Vala values freedom, and not just her own. Her every thought weighs the best interests of others above herself, though she's aware enough to not make needless sacrifices. She's far more likely to try and talk out a situation than fight, but she's not afraid to use full force once blades are drawn.
variation 2: CN, the original and "purest" version of the character
history - Seizing the chance to escape from Port Ice, Vala joined the expedition to the Stolen Lands with little in the way of expectations. Without much of a goal beyond leaving home and not going back, she's content with just being along for the ride, but it would seem that the fates have a different path in mind for her.
ideal deities - Nethys, Gorum, Cayden Cailean, maaaaybe Calistria
personality - Vala isn't particularly aware of what she's getting into; she's just happy to be out of the stuffy Port Ice, being able to finally use what she's learned so far. She has no grand plans for taming the Stolen Lands, nor any real ambitions of rulership. Mercurial and strongly independent, Vala can be a bit difficult to deal with at times, but she can be fiercely loyal to those who put in the effort to befriend her.
variation 3: CE, my favorite, but perhaps the least likely to actually work in an actual game
history - Feeling stifled by life in Port Ice, Vala sought an way to lash out at the world around her. She found this in the expedition to the Stolen Lands, a perfect opportunity to unleash her pent-up frustration. She's ready to bring conquest via a wave of blood and fire to the south, and maybe once she's ready, to bring it back home.
ideal deities - Gorum, Dahak
personality - Strength and power, there is nothing greater. This can only come at the expense of others - there can only be conflict in life, and in every conflict, there must be a winner and a loser. The winner grows stronger; the loser falls by the blade. Vala, of course, always seeks to be the victor. That is not to say that she stabs her allies in the back and charges suicidally into fights against overwhelming foes, for those are paths to becoming the vanquished. She may seek violence over diplomacy, but she respects strength over all else.
variation 4: NE, in case anyone else wants to have (or be) a necrobuddy
history - While still in Port Ice, Vala joined a cult of Urgathoa worshipping the goddess's gluttonous and indulgent aspect, seeking a taste of her previous life of leisure. Over the years, as Vala dug to deeper depths than even the cult could satisfy, her arcane studies took on a distinctly necromantic flavor. Now, she seeks to bring her hidden life to the Stolen Lands, creating a land where it can be practiced freely and openly.
deity - Urgathoa
personality - Hedonistic, calculating, and cruel, Vala generally views those lesser beings around her as merely tools to an end, pretending to value their life and liberty but usually plotting behind their backs for the day that they outlive their usefulness. However, she's well aware that she can't do anything alone, so she's always on the hunt for a strong, trustworthy companion or two to share her life and power with.
Hopefully that's enough for you to work with. Thanks!
I'll make an alias on the Paizo website if I get picked. I'm just about finished running a 4 year long Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign. And I'm excited about relaxing from the GM side for awhile and picking up a PC. This campaign sounds like it'd be great fun.
Congrats! that's a fun milestone. I am getting close to that myself. We just started book 6 in Curse of The Crimson Throne this weekend. It's my first time GM'ing an AP and it feels good to have the finish line in sight!
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I've been loving the Alchemist class recently, but I need to think about what I want to pair it with
presenting Kain Brandt, for your perusal. Not sure what I will do for gestalt. (please ignore the griffon stat block in the alias, its there because I intend to get a griffon when able, and I originally statted it out for a level 5 iron fang game, and would rather not delete it entirely.
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hmmm. a pretty meh 20pt buy hahaha. Though not terrible I suppose...
Alright! Finally got everything in place! ^_^
So here is Daniella Aldori
Let's do one of these to keep things clear. Shout out if I missed you!
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Submissions So Far
Male
Eladan - Human Hunter / Warpriest
Rogato Medvyed - Human Druid / Swashbuckler
Trakas Aeramirdal - Human Magus / Swashbuckler
Weller Helfdayne - Human Skald / Swashbuckler
Female
Colette Orlovsky - Human Bard / Summoner
Daniella Aldori - Tiefling Cavalier / Warpriest
Fianna StormSoul - Changeling Barbarian / Witch
Kyron - Kitsune Bard
Lindsay Braveheart - Human Skald / Slayer
Vala Surtova - Human Arcanist / Slayer
Valmoria - Human Monk / Witch
Everyone's put together such great characters. I don't envy the GM choosing. I do wish more GMs tried to organize these smaller games though. Personally, they are more appealing.
I also must admit, the idea of playing a two PCs adventure looks really great, and the idea of them being king and queen is even more appealing.
Good luck to everyone :)
Here's my alias for Redlan Lebeda. All the fluff is done along with the basic build outline (classes + stats), but as I'm currently in the middle of moving apartments I don't have time to do all the crunch right away. Should I be lucky enough to get selected, I should have plenty of time to take care of that then.
Best of luck to everyone!
The characters background is finished. I will adjust some equipment and do some fine tuning of the background. I was trying to get it finished before Monday when Paizo does their maintenance. Scheduled maintenance rarely goes as planed.
How long until the recruitment closes, I have an idea I just have to get around to building it when I get time.
I wanna make a character that is strong and otherworldly beautiful, but rather simple-minded.
Can I do Angelkin Aasimar with a -2 Int added?
Angel-Blooded (Angelkin)
Angelkin are mortal paragons of exceptional beauty, and they serve as exemplars of good and light regardless of the myriad forms they may take.Ancestry Angel
Typical Alignment Any good
Ability Modifiers +2 Str, +2 Cha
Alternate Skill Modifiers Heal, Knowledge (planes)
Alternate Spell-Like Ability Angelkin gain alter self as a spell-like ability.
Male Angelkin Aasimar Unchained Monk (Scaled Fist) 3 / Bard (Geisha) 3
LG Medium outsider (native) and humanoid (human)
Init +3, Senses darkvision; Perception +7
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DEFENSE
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AC 15, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dex, +4 Cha)
hp 36 ((3d10) +3 con +3 fcb)
Fort +4, Ref +4 (evasion), Will +4 (+4 vs bardic performance, sonic, and language-dependent effects; +2 vs sleep, paralysis and stunning)
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OFFENSE
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Speed 40 ft.
Melee Flurry of Blows +7/+7 (1d8+8/1d8+6)
Melee mw fighting fan +8 (1d4+4/x3)
Bard Spells Known (CL 3rd; concentration +6)
1st (4/day)-Hideous Laughter, feather step, Saving Finale, Grease(DC 14)
0th (at will)-detect magic, ghost sound (DC 13), light, mage hand, message, prestidigitation
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STATISTICS
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Str 18 (16+2), Dex 13, Con 13, Int 7 (9-2), Wis 12, Cha 18 (16+2)
Base Atk +3; CMB +7; CMD 23
Feats Dragon Style, Enforcer, Improved Unarmed Strike, Intimidating Prowess, Lingering Performance, Power Attack, Scribe Scroll, Stunning Fist, Weapon Focus (Unarmed Strike)
Skills Acrobatics +13, Bluff +10, Craft (Calligraphy) +3, Fly +13, Intimidate +14, Knowledge (Local) +2, Knowledge (Nobility) +3, Perception +7, Perform (Dance) +13, Sleight of Hand +5, Use Magic Device +10
Traits Savant (Dance), Reactionary, Noble Born (Orlovsky)
Languages Common
Gear
SQ Bardic Performance (14 rds/day), Stunning Fist (3/day, DC 15), Ki Pool (5/day), Alter Self (1/day, CL 3)
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SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Celestial Resistance Aasimars have acid resistance 5, cold resistance 5, and electricity resistance 5.
Scion of Humanity Some aasimars’ heavenly ancestry is extremely distant. An aasimar with this racial trait counts as an outsider (native) and a humanoid (human) for any effect related to race, including feat prerequisites and spells that affect humanoids. She can pass for human without using the Disguise skill. This racial trait replaces the Celestial language and alters the native subtype.
Truespeaker There are some aasimars whose language transcends all boundaries. They gain a +2 bonus on Linguistics and Sense Motive checks, and they learn two languages each time they gain a rank in Linguistics. This racial trait replaces skilled
Spell-Like Ability Aasimars can use alter self once per day as a spell-like ability (caster level equal to the aasimar’s class level).
Darkvision Aasimar have darkvision 60 ft. (they can see perfectly in the dark up to 60 feet.)
Monk (Scaled Fist)
AC Bonus (Ex) When unarmored and unencumbered, the monk adds his Wisdom bonus (if any) to his AC and CMD. These bonuses to AC apply even against touch attacks or when the monk is flat-footed. He loses these bonuses when he is immobilized or helpless, when he wears any armor, when he carries a shield, or when he carries a medium or heavy load.
Bonus Feat At 1st level, 2nd level, and every 4 levels thereafter, a monk can select a bonus feat. These feats must be taken from the following list: Catch Off-Guard, Combat Reflexes, Deflect Arrows, Dodge, Improved Grapple, Scorpion Style, and Throw Anything. A monk need not have any of the prerequisites normally required for these feats to select them.
A scaled fist adds Dragon Style and Intimidating Prowess to her list of bonus feats at 1st level.
Draconic Might Any of the scaled fist's class abilities that make calculations based on her Wisdom (including bonus feats with DCs or uses per day, such as Stunning Fist, but not Wisdom-based skills or Will saving throws) are instead based on her Charisma.
Evasion (Ex) At 2nd level, a monk can avoid damage from many area-effect attacks. If a monk succeeds at a Reflex saving throw against an attack that normally deals half damage on a successful save, he instead takes no damage. Evasion can be used only if a monk is wearing light armor or no armor. A helpless monk does not gain the benefit of evasion.
Flurry of Blows (Ex) At 1st level, a monk can make a flurry of blows as a full-attack action. When making a flurry of blows, the monk can make one additional attack at his highest base attack bonus. This additional attack stacks with the bonus attacks from haste and other similar effects. When using this ability, the monk can make these attacks with any combination of his unarmed strikes and weapons that have the monk special weapon quality. He takes no penalty for using multiple weapons when making a flurry of blows, but he does not gain any additional attacks beyond what's already granted by the flurry for doing so. (He can still gain additional attacks from a high base attack bonus, from this ability, and from haste and similar effects). At 11th level, a monk can make an additional attack at his highest base attack bonus whenever he makes a flurry of blows. This stacks with the first attack from this ability and additional attacks from haste and similar effects.
Stunning Fist (Ex) At 1st level, the monk gains Stunning Fist as a bonus feat, even if he does not meet the prerequisites.
Unarmed Strike (Ex) At 1st level, a monk gains Improved Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat. A monk's attacks can be with fists, elbows, knees, and feet. This means that a monk can make unarmed strikes with his hands full. There is no such thing as an off-hand attack for a monk striking unarmed. A monk can apply his full Strength bonus on damage rolls for all his unarmed strikes. A monk's unarmed strikes deal lethal damage, although he can choose to deal nonlethal damage with no penalty on his attack roll. He can make this choice while grappling as well. A monk's unarmed strike is treated as both a manufactured weapon and a natural weapon for the purpose of spells and effects that enhance or improve either manufactured weapons or natural weapons.
Fast Movement At 3rd level, a monk gains an enhancement bonus to his land speed, as shown on Table: Monk Unchained. A monk in armor or carrying a medium or heavy load loses this extra speed.
Ki Pool At 3rd level, a monk gains a pool of ki points, supernatural energy he can use to accomplish amazing feats. The number of points in a monk’s ki pool is equal to 1/2 his monk level + his Wisdom modifier. As long as he has at least 1 point in his ki pool, he can make a ki strike.
At 3rd level, ki strike allows his unarmed attacks to be treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Bard (Geisha)
Countersong (Su) You can counter magic effects that depend on sound (but not spells that have verbal components). Each round of the countersong you make a Perform (keyboard, percussion, wind, string, or sing) skill check. Any creature within 30 feet (including yourself) that is affected by a sonic or language-dependent magical attack may use your Perform check result in place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, the Perform check result proves to be higher. If a creature within range of the countersong is already under the effect of a noninstantaneous sonic or language-dependent magical attack, it gains another saving throw against the effect each round it hears the countersong, but it must use your Perform skill check result for the save. Countersong does not work on effects that don't allow saves. Countersong relies on audible components.
Distraction (Su) You can use your performance to counter magic effects that depend on sight. Each round of the distraction, make a Perform (act, comedy, dance, or oratory) skill check. Any creature within 30 feet (including yourself) that is affected by an illusion (pattern) or illusion (figment) magical attack may use your Perform check result in place of its saving throw if, after the saving throw is rolled, the Perform skill check proves to be higher. If a creature within range of the distraction is already under the effect of a noninstantaneous illusion (pattern) or illusion (figment) magical attack, it gains another saving throw against the effect each round it sees the distraction, but it must use your Perform skill check result for the save. Distraction does not work on effects that don't allow saves. Distraction relies on visual components.
Fascinate (Su) You can use your performance to cause up to 1 creatures to become fascinated with you. Each creature to be fascinated must be within 90 feet, able to see and hear you, and capable of paying attention to you. You must also be able to see the creatures affected. The distraction of a nearby combat or other dangers prevents this ability from working. Each creature within range receives a Will save (DC 14) to negate the effect. If a creature's saving throw succeeds, you cannot attempt to fascinate that creature again for 24 hours. If its saving throw fails, the creature sits quietly and observes your performance for as long as you continue to maintain it. While fascinated, a target takes a -4 penalty on all skill checks made as reactions, such as Perception checks. Any potential threat to the target allows the target to make a new saving throw against the effect. Any obvious threat, such as someone drawing a weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a weapon at the target, automatically breaks the effect. Fascinate is an enchantment (compulsion), mind-affecting ability. Fascinate relies on audible and visual components in order to function.
Geisha Knowledge
A geisha adds half her class level (minimum 1) on Craft (calligraphy) checks, Diplomacy checks, Knowledge (nobility) checks, and one type of Perform check (act, dance, oratory, percussion, string instruments, or sing); she may make checks with these skills untrained. This replaces bardic knowledge.
Inspire Competence (Su) You can use your performance to help an ally succeed at a task. That ally must be within 30 feet and be able to hear you. The ally gets a +2 competence bonus on skill checks with a particular skill as long as she continues to hear your performance. Certain uses of this ability are infeasible, such as Stealth, and may be disallowed at the GM's discretion. A bard can't inspire competence in himself. Inspire competence relies on audible components.
Inspire Courage (Su) You can use your performance to inspire courage in your allies (including yourself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, an ally must be able to perceive your performance. An affected ally receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. Inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability. Inspire courage can use audible or visual components. The bard must choose which component to use when starting his performance.
Tea Ceremony (Su) By spending 10 minutes preparing an elaborate tea ceremony, you may affect your allies with inspire courage, inspire competence, inspire greatness, or inspire heroics. The ceremony's effects last 10 minutes. You must spend 4 rounds of bardic performance for each creature to be affected.
Versatile Performance (Dance) You can use your bonus in the Perform (Dance) skill in place of your bonus in the Acrobatics or Fly skills. When substituting in this way, you use your total Perform (Dance) skill bonus, including class skill bonus.
Well-Versed (Ex) You have becomes resistant to the Bardic Performance of others, and to sonic effects in general. You gain a +4 bonus on saving throws made against Bardic Performance, sonic, and language-dependent effects.
Misc
Noble Born You claim a tangential but legitimate connection to one of Brevoy’s noble families. If you aren’t human, you were likely adopted by one of Brevoy’s nobles or were instead a favored servant or even a childhood friend of a noble scion. Whatever the cause, you’ve had a comfortable life, but one far from the dignity and decadence your distant cousins know. Although you are associated with an esteemed name, your immediate family is hardly well to do, and you’ve found your name to be more of a burden to you than a boon in many social situations. You’ve recently decided to test yourself, to see if you can face the world without the aegis of a name you have little real claim or care for. An expedition into the storied Stolen Lands seems like just the test to see if you really are worth the title “noble.”
Orlovsky: Your family has a reputation for avoiding conflicts. You gain a +1 trait bonus on your CMD. In addition, choose Acrobatics, Diplomacy, or Stealth—you gain a +1 trait bonus on this skill. Your family motto is “High Above.”
Savant (Perform (Dance)) Choose a performance type. You gain a +2 trait bonus on all Perform checks made using that performance type. Perform is always a class skill for you.
Reactionary You were bullied often as a child, but never quite developed an offensive response. Instead, you became adept at anticipating sudden attacks and reacting to danger quickly. You gain a +2 trait bonus on initiative checks.
Background Skill 3x Perform (Dance), 1x Knowledge (Nobility), 1x Craft Calligraphy, 1x Sleight of Hand
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BACKGROUND
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Adonis is a prime specimen amongst men. More than six feet tall, all muscles and a smile that can charm a dragon are his major selling points. And he is very successful. No woman can withstand him once he puts on his courtship display. A flex of his muscles, a seductive dance and they all melt.
He grew up as the third son in the Orlovsky familiy, he couldn't be bothered with politics and didn't have any immediate claim to anything interesting, so he decided to move around a bit. Officially he went on a diplomatic mission, but in reality he just moved from one bed to the next. Through Galt and Taldor he eventually reached Oppara, the City of Empire and the home of the Kitharodian Academy, one of the largest bardic colleges on Golarion. It was more due to the beautiful students than the drive to learn that he enrolled for 1.5 years, before he got bored and dropped out again. During this time, he had a brief affair with a priestess of Shelyn who tought him to appreciate the beauty in everything. So he did. And foremost he appreciated his own beauty and started to believe of himself to be Shelyn's gift to all women on Golarion.
During his time at the academy and his childhood he was educated well. Except he wasn't the most clever and the only thing he really could remember were the songs and melodies. And the fighting, even though he shunned any weapons and armor. Through his sheer self-esteem and self-confidence he was able to beat up about almost anyone with his bare hands. Needless to say that he performs even better the more female onlookers he could impress. Another reason to not wear any armor - he could simultaneously beat someone up and arouse a potential mate with his sweaty and muscular body.
Adonis is no sleazy creep, he definitely knows how to seduce a woman properly with all courtly procedures if necessary. And he loves them all truly.
His specialty move is called 'Tea Ceremony'. An elegant procedure of preparing oneself for what lies ahead that works in many situations. He may use it with a woman, but he has often performed it with allies before a battle, too. It involves a strict protocol of silent meditation, self-reflection of the inner beauty and a calming tea. The latter is mostly for form's sake, though.
When returning home, Adonis was already a seasoned adventurer and instead of getting back into the complicated familiy affairs, he decided to prove himself and bring glory to his name. An expedition into the storied Stolen Lands seems like just the test to see, what the Orlovsky is really worth.
double post, too slow for an edit.
I wanted to add potential mates for Adonis:
-Valmoria, because of her wonderful hair,
-Fianna StormSoul, because she likes it rough,
-Daniella Aldori, because she doesn't need a helm to hide her true beauty,
-Vala Surtova, because she's flaming hot
-Lindsay Braveheart, because we can happily sing and dance together
-and of course, the foxy Kyron
-then there is also my 2nd cousin Colette Orlovsky, who appears to have serious childhood issues...
Glad I seem to be the first choice :)
I'm surprised Daniella is as far up on the list as she is.
I would also like to say that, his attempt at courtship would be amusing. With how Daniella is the more stoic type.
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Thinking about a half-elf fighter/rogue.
@Ellioti a little case of daddy issues never killed anyone. ;)
And here is my submission - Ilena Meriweather, an Investigator / unmounted Cavalier.
Annnd here's an update on this. The men and women are now tied. Women are still up by 1, hilariously I forgot to add myself to the list.
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Submissions So Far
Male
Adonis Orlovski - Aasimar Bard / Monk
Eladan - Human Hunter / Warpriest
Redlan Lebeda - Human Cavalier / Magus
Rhys Valjarsky Aldori - Human Fighter / Sorcerer
Rogato Medvyed - Human Druid / Swashbuckler
Trakas Aeramirdal - Human Magus / Swashbuckler
Weller Helfdayne - Human Skald / Swashbuckler
Female
Colette Orlovsky - Human Bard / Summoner
Daniella Aldori - Tiefling Cavalier / Warpriest
Fianna StormSoul - Changeling Barbarian / Witch
Ilena Meriweather - Human Cavalier / Investigator
Kyron - Kitsune Bard
Lindsay Braveheart - Human Skald / Slayer
Vala Surtova - Human Arcanist / Slayer
Valmoria - Human Monk / Witch
It looks like there's a lot of great candidates here, so I'll go ahead and officially withdraw my interest. Good luck everyone!
Just having trouble coming up with a decent character, and with all these other great entries I’ll withdraw my interest, have fun!
I'll submit calardan here, a scaled fist unmonk/draconic sorcerer(eventually going into dragon disciple). He came to brevoy seeking glory, and for the promise of nobility. After all, he already knows he is destined for greatness, and what can be greater than taming your own kingdom?
(I originally made this character for a WotR game, but I think he can fit very well into a kingmaker game)
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A little less than five hours till Recruitment is officially closed. It may take me a couple of days to pick my players. I apologize that it is gonna take longer than normal for me, I had a surgery and I have been having a few complications with it so things have taken longer than normal on all fronts.
Still very interested. Good luck everyone.
I'm sorry to hear about the complications. That sucks.
I look forward to seeing who is picked, but take your time to get back on your feet as necessary.
We understand and it is not a problem. I do not think many here would be upset if you did go to four or six players..lol
It may help you with your decision.
No worries, take the time you need. Best of luck to everyone.
As I said before; no rush.
Agree with everyone else - take your time, your health comes first of course.
Though I hope my bad luck with GM health isn't spreading to recruitments too, that would be bad for everyone...heh
I will be retiring my submission, got picked in other games. Best of luck guys!
Hope you feel better.
As much as I was looking forward to this game, I joined another for now, so I'll be withdrawing my submission. I'll let one of the other great applicants have a better chance. Good luck everyone.
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Thank you guys for understanding. Yea, unfortunately the surgery I had has a long and rough recovery but I am managing even with a couple of setbacks.
That said, it took me quite some time and a lot of consideration. There were plenty of really good submissions but I have found my two players and they have been notified. Thank you guys so much for all the effort you put forth.
I was overwhelmed to say the least at the quality of characters presented and if I had the time and energy I would have done more than one table but I don't think I have it in me at this time. Thank you all so much!