Was trying to create a zombie with a 90’s Valley Girl ish personality for a blood lord campaign. My initial thought was someone from Jalmeray, who was on spring break at Geb, as one is want to do, but accidentally killed by something ridiculous. I initially had them as a monk/martial artist, because the idea of a zombie doing morning yoga and stretches is funny to me. But I’m curious what other infinitely many class options might be out there that are better than this one. Oh, free archetype is in play. Zombie feats are more or less free.
Thoughts and suggestions welcome, and thanks in advance.
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Depending on your tables variation for free archetype you may also want to throw in the wrestler archetype since grabbing is encouraged with your bites anyway
do natural weapons count as simple? because if yes rogue might be interesting since the ruffian racked would allow you to bite sneak attack
and since grabbed enemies are automatically flat footed you can be really mean to them
of course the barbarian as natural best grappler next to monk comes also to mind - especially beast totem
zombie werebear anyone?
Depending on your tables variation for free archetype you may also want to throw in the wrestler archetype since grabbing is encouraged with your bites anyway
do natural weapons count as simple? because if yes rogue might be interesting since the ruffian racked would allow you to bite sneak attack
and since grabbed enemies are automatically flat footed you can be really mean to themof course the barbarian as natural best grappler next to monk comes also to mind - especially beast totem
zombie werebear anyone?
Natural weapons do not count as simple, their category is classified as unarmed. The zombie bite is not simple or finesse and not match well with the rogue class. A ghoul, however; would totally work with your rogue idea, as their claw and bite have finesse & agile, and finesse respectively.
Wrestler archetype is a great addition. And yes to zombie werebear!
Thanks for making it a conversation.
Gag me with a femur!
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Bard or Marshal archetypes would be funny, if you want to lean into a sort of cheerleader vibe.
Dandy or Celebrity almost seem TOO appropriate.
OOOOOH, go Thaumaturge with a Mirror implement. You can walk around constantly looking at yourself in the mirror and be a charisma class to support all the relevant valley-girl charisma skills.
Plus what valley girl won't be decked out in Regalia at some point in her career?
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Have an undead poodle!
Android Valley Girl is Barbie!
Have an undead poodle!
Android Valley Girl is Barbie!
Undead poodle…yes!!!
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Thanks for everyone posting so far, it is much appreciated.
Current idea. The character Valerie, Val for short, is a human from, let’s say Taldor. I feel like they have a lot of parties. Val, and her poodle, Trixie, took a sailing vacation to be more worldly, i.e., more diverse parties. Sadly, massive storms hit the ship and after several harrowing nights that surly would have ended in Val and Trixie’s doom, the storm passed and the ship and crew limped towards the nearest port…Mechitar of Geb. Feeling lucky, Valerie and Trixie decided to take shore leave. Through a bizarre quirk of fate and skittish skeletal horses they were immediately trampled by a runaway cart carrying party supplies. By accordance with Geb’s Dead Laws, Valerie was summarily turned into a Zombie and sent to the farms outside of Greydirge to harvest the fields…for ever. We won’t talk about what happened to Trixie, but no amount of seasoning would keep Trixie’s spirit away from her favorite human. Nor would any amount of mindlessness keep Valerie away from the developing fashion trend or the new juicy local gossip. “Did you hear what happened at the bank?” Besides, eternity of manual labor, that’s going to be a big no! By sheer pluckiness, Val awakens from her mindlessness, summons her ever faithful Trixie, and leave the harvesting behind. Luck would have it there is this organization, called the Celebrants, where her gossip skills will be most welcomed. A match made in unlife, but first, Val really needs to find a powder room and some new clothes.
Valerie is a Summoner with an undead Eidolon, Trixie. Val will get good use out of Gossip Lore from the Dandy Archetype as well (why that’s not Charisma based is a missed opportunity in my opinion). Abilities will focus Charisma->Int & Con->Dex-> Str & Wis. Val will have a dismally low AC so I’ll have to be creative with spells and Items and hide a lot. Aside from doing her daily yoga, Val will have plenty of time to rub shoulders with the local socialites.
I chose Summoner because Val is lazy of sorts or maybe just more focused on local gossip, parties, and fashion. I feel like this class requires the least amount of pretend study and skills to Val would have to put effort in, while also allowing, Trixie to have some form. Another idea was making Trixie a familiar and going another route with the class, maybe bard, but trying not to double up on the bardic players. Besides, Undead Eidolon gives the highly valuable Harm spell, even if it is of limited frequency. Also, Val is a little selfish, and buffing the whole team seems like an awful lot of work.
I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions. Those trying to eat femurs may I recommend the humerus. It’s a smaller bone, and if you do gag, it will be funnier.