| Azothath |
the plain jane - "Gem" (an iconic Bard) Brd7 PC WBL=$23500.
> seems reasonable to do a build out to 7th level <
Race: halfling.
Abil: starting at 25pts=[10,12,14,14,10,17] will give [8,14,14,14,10,20]@7 with halfling racial adj and +1 CHA.
Lang: Common, Elven, Goblin, Halfling.
Traits: Fast Talker(Socl) +1 trt Bluff & Cls skl; Freedom Fgtr(Race) +1 trt atk/skill esc capture or help slave esc capture & Esc Art Clss skl.
Feats: 1:Dodge, 3:Wpn Finesse, 5:Toughness, 7: Extra Perfrm.
Abil: 4:CHA +1.
Skills(rnk 56): Acro* +10(3)(+6 when jumping){+2 race}, Appr*, Bluff* +15/16(7), Clmb* +1(0){+2 race}, Crft*, Diplo* +15(7), Dsgs*, Esc Art*, Intmd*, Know*(arcana +15(7), nobility +15(7)), Ling*, Prcptn* +2(0){+2 race}, Pfrm*(comedy +15(7), wind(MW Flute) +17/15(7){+2 crcm}), Prof*, Sns Mtv +10(7), SoH*, Stlth* +13(3){+4 sz}, UMD*.
Gear: lsr ext mmag rod $3000, Pot:cure ser wnd:C3@5 heal 3d8+5 $750, Pot:exp rtrt:T1@1 $50, Scr:charm mon:E3@5 $325, Scr:comp lang:D1@1 $25, Scr:glttrdust:C3@5 $325, Wand:cure lgt wnd:C1@1 [24] $360, Wand:dispel mag:A3@5 [12] $2700, univ solvent (2) $100, caltrops $1, smokestick $20;
Equip; +2 sm studded leather $4155, +1 sm short sword $2305, sm sling with 10 bullets $0.05, cloak of resistance +1 $1000, headband of alluring charisma +2 $4000, ring of protection +1 $2000, ring of feather falling $2200, sm backpack $1, sm bedroll 0.05, masterwork flute $50, hooded lantern $7, scroll case $1, silk rope (50 ft.) $10, spell component pouch $5, sm trail rations (2) $0.5, sm waterskin $0.5, 7 gp = $23398.1(very close)
the above yields
AC: 20, tch 15, fftd 15 (+5 armr, +2 Dex, +1 dflc, +1 dodg, +1 sz)
HP: 66 (7d8+28)
Saves: F +6, R +9, W +7; +4 vs. bardic pfrm, lang-dpdt, [sonic]; +2 [fear]
Mle Atk: +1 sht sword +9 (1d4, c19+ *2)P.
Rng Atk: sling +8 (1d3–1, c20 *2)B Rng 50.
Sp Atk: bardic pfrm 27r/d (move action:cntrsong, distrct, fascnt, inspr comp +3, inspr courg +2).
Bard Spells Known (CL 7th; conc +12)
0th:6, 1st:5 @6/d, 2nd:4 @4/d, 3rd:2 @2/d.
| DeathlessOne |
Are you attempting to compile a list of Bard builds? You might get a better response if you indicate what you are looking for.
| Azothath |
yes - please post some PFS legal bard builds at level 7 with 23200gp expenditures leaving about 300gp cash. The PFS requirement will mean they are not contentious or cause rule-lawyering and people can certainly substitute back in Scribe Scroll or Craft Wondrous Item. You can certainly list & label non-PFS choices as options. It also confines the effort to the same campaign space and all the options are shown on AoN. While it means the builds will be a bit generic, they will be good examples that can be tweaked for the flavor of your Home Game. Effortless Lace is one example of a contentious to broken item. Aasimar is like shootin fish in a barrel so it is a clear top race choice so I avoided it.
I didn't list exact spells or performances as those will vary a bit by taste but there are core choices and many are clear.
My form above isn't the best but it does show choices to level 7 or 8.
There are a few non-listed choices in the initial post due to Bard's Versatile Performance and the armor price may be off as I looked at leather rather than studded leather...
I am working on a "who shot that arrow!" Samsaran bard with comp shortbow ranged attacks with gravity bow & likely illusion of calm but not exactly happy with it at the moment...
I'd like to see the two Dervish builds, Archeologist, Archivist, Dirge Bard, and Mute Musician so folks can see the options made flesh.
| Azothath |
Are orcs PFS legal?
all you have to do is check AoN and look for the PFS 'open road' icon. I can tell you no, so just change it to half-orc.
Some icons have red rings but for the sake of simplicity let's ignore those for choosing a race at the start, you just need a boon.
| Azothath |
Renatus (the samsaran past spells build) Brd 7
again PFS legal, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Race: samsaran.
Abil: starting at 25pts=Fcs[10,14,12,13,8,18] with samsaran racial adj[0,0,-2,+2,+2,0] will give [10,14,10,15,10,18]. It is not optimal to have to pay for high CHA BUT we will work the extra spell shenanigans to make up for it!
> Saves: +2 race [death] & neg energy effects, +2 race Fort rmv neg lvl, +2 race Con to stabilize.
> Samsaran Magic: SLA: 1/day— comp lang, dthwatch, stablz, CL=CharLvl.
> MythicPL(Su, Cha 18): Wiz(InfrnlHeal:C1, MagArmr:C1, GravBow:T1, IllCalm:I1, AbltvBarr:C3){cast as Bard spls. Just say No to UMD and use tha Wizard's stuff}.
Lang: Common, Samsaran, Giant, Draconic, Celestial @4th.
Traits: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort, Canon of Coin(Fth) +1(+2) Will {fav song Cabaret "Money"}, and if you get a Cmpgn 3rd: Vexing Defender(Cmpgn-Giantslayer) +1/+4 Acro.
Feat1: (I'm going ranged) Point-Blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot.
4: INT +1 (15->16). {I'd normally do CHA but the Game likes even numbers}
F5: Wpn Fnss {'cause people want to get up close and it's not just 'cause I'm pretty!}.
F7: Wpn Fcs {preppin for Slashin w Grace} //-OR- Dervish Dance(Wpn Fnss, Scimitar) -OR- Dodge as the AC is not great but I see a Belt of Dex in my future...
8: yeah, it'll be CHA +1.
Skills(rnk 63): Acro* +20(dance)/+10(5), Appr*(), Bluff* +15(7), Clmb* +(), Crft*(), Diplo* +15(7), Dsgs*, Esc Art*, Fly +12(dance)/+2(0), Intmd*, Know*(arcn +{14}11(5), dngn +{6}, engr +{6}, geog +{6}, hist +{6}, locl +{10}7(1), natr +{10}7(1), nobl +{14}11(5), plns +{6}, rlgn +{10}7(1)), Ling*, Prcptn* +10(7), Pfrm*(dance +15/13(5){+2 crcm, Acro,Fly}, sing{hands free, Bluff, SnsMtv} +15(7), Prof*, Sns Mtv* +13(sing)/+8(5), SoH*, Splcrft* +7(1), Stlth* +10(5), UMD* +9(1).
Gear:
HHvrsck RH{pot & alch}(Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 heal 1d8+1 $50, Pot:Rmv Sickness:C1@1 $50, Oil:Blss Wpn:T1@1 $50, Flask Alch Fire [4] $80, Antiplague $50, Antitoxin $50, Smelling salts $25, Vermin Repel [2] $10, masking scent(wet dog) 8hr $25, Ttl=13), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$10, SLWS-LH[Wand:Invis:I2@3 [12] $1080]$10, HHvrsck LH{wand & scr}(Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1 [24] $360, Wand:Aspct Nghtgale:T1@1 [24] $360, Wand:Tap Innr Beauty:T1@1 [24] $360, Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, Scr:Wpnwand:T1@1 [2] $50, Scr:Surecast:D1@1 [2] $50, Scr:Rchg Innat Mag:T1@1 [2] $50, Ttl=7), HHvrsck $2000(sunrod [2] $4, cold iron bear trap [4] $16, 50ft silk rope $10, grappling hook $1, piton [10] $1, Spellbook(notes) $15, songbook(MW Tool +2 crcm Pfrm(sing)) 1d4r $50, Tome of Epics(MW Tool +2 crcm Pfrm(orat sing) Know(nobl)) 1hr $50, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sm stl mirror $10, whetstone $0.02, crowbar $2, folding shovel $2, bedroll $0.1, blanket $0.5, mess kit $0.2, soap 0.5lb $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3. worn: adv outfit, spell comp pouch $5, signal whistle $0.8. ==4900.83
Equip; +2 mw studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) $4175, +1 mw steel Buckler (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:12, HP:15, Wt:5lb note:-1(0) with weapon in buckler hand) $1155, +1 comp whipwood shortbow +1 (1d6+1 c20*3)P Rng:70ft Hrd:7 HP:20 +2 vs sunder $2575, [10] cold iron arw & WpnBlch silver $6, [10] cold iron arw & wpn blch ghst salt $201, [10] thistle arrw bleed:1 1d6r $10, cold iron MW longswd +1 (1d8 c19+*2)S $330(WpnFcs), mithral MW cestus +1 (1d4 c19+*2)B|P monk -2 precision $505, obsidian dagger [4] $2, aegis of recovery [neck155] $1500, cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000 == $18459. 23500-18459-4900.83 = cash 140.17gp.
the above yields at lvl 7
Abil:[10, 14 +2, 10, 16 +3, 10, 20(18) +5]
AC: 19, tch 16, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +2 Dex & MagArmr +4 armr[force])
HP: 38 (7d8 +7{Lvl}) AbltvBarr 35hp dmg-> NL dmg.
Saves: F +5, R +10, W +8/+9{cash loss}; +4 vs. bardic pfrm, lang-dpdt, [sonic]; +2 [fear], +2 race [death] & neg energy effects, +2 race Fort rmv neg lvl, +2 race ConChk to stabilize.
Mle Atk: ci mw longsword +9 (1d8 c19+*2)S.
Mle Atk: mith mw cestus +8 (1d4 c19+*2)B|P.
Mle/Rng Atk: obsd dagger +7 (1d4 c19+*2)S|P Rng:10ft {fragile}.
Rng Atk: +1 whipwd comp shtbow +9≤30ft/+8 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +2≤30ft/+1 c20*3)P Rng:70ft, ci&Ag[10], ci>[10], bleed:1 1d6r [10].
BAB:+5, CMB:+5 CMD:+17
Sp Atk: bardic pfrm 21r/d (move action: ...).
SLA: 1/day— comp lang:D1@7(divination 1st SplLvl @ CL=7), dthwatch:N1@7, stablz:C0@7.
Bard Spells Known (CL 7th; DC:15+Splvl, conc +12)
0th:6, 1st:5 @6/d, 2nd:4 @4/d, 3rd:2 @2/d. Rem:InfrnlHeal:C1, MagArmr:C1, GravBow:T1(take), Ill Calm:I2(take), AbltvBarr:C3(take) is on our spell list and three are "must haves".
Tactic: with Illusion of Calm and Gravity Bow you will be deadly while you hum a ditty and seemingly don't cast.... okay - so it won't hide a bow but spears are cheap and you have 4 cheap daggers plus you have a really good Bluff!
Possibilities:
> so many good poachable Wiz spells! Longarm:T1, MagMssl:K1, Rst Enrgy:A2, Blink:T3, Seek Thgts:D3... aaaagh!
> buy 4 ci durable arrows $8 for regular shootin...
> don't buy the mithral cestus and save 505gp. I like being always armed and a mithral cestus to the face makes the point about provoking AoOs
> Pot:Fthr Step:T1@1 $50 & Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 $50. I like having two for emergencies!
> Singer's Solution +4r bard pfrm in 1hr & Lvl(NL burn) dmg $120. who needs Extra Performance!
> Caster's Shield +1 mw lgt wood shield (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:--), scribe single spell up to 3rd level at half cost) $3153. With this item Scribe Spell will save some cash in the long run and an NPC should also charge half for scribing it. The better cloak and lesser buckler seemed a better option for cash.
> +1 agile singing steel breastplate med->lgt armor, AC:+6, MaxDex:+4, AChk:-3, SplFail:20%(0), 30ft_Spd:20 ft., Hrd:12, HP:40, Wt:25 lbs. Price: $10400 Starting performance down one time step 1/10min. Expensive.
> bracers! Hard Choice of Spellguard Bracers $5000{better than the tunic} or Lsr Bracers of Archery $5000...
| Melkiador |
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Feats: 1:Dodge, 3:Wpn Finesse, 5:Toughness, 7: Extra Perfrm.
I'm not sure if we are doing nitpicks, but that's probably too late to take extra performance. By that level, you will naturally have enough rounds to go through most reasonable adventuring days, and this only gets more certain as your level goes up. Also, lingering performance is almost always a better option, as it both extends how many rounds you have per day and lets your allies keep benefitting if you happen to get incapacitated.
| Azothath |
... {chat about Gem's feat choices}. I'm not sure if we are doing nitpicks, but ...
It's fine. People have been nitpicking at the first design for many years (LoL since 2009). Its purpose is to set a baseline and try to stick to the CRB rather than be a really good build (and that's why it is here). Something you can play at the drop of a hat that's not too complicated. Note that its main thrust is AC, HPs, and rounds of performance. It could use some advice.
I'd use a name and a link to it to help the readers.| Melkiador |
If core-only, I'd consider using skill focus(perform) for whichever skills most benefit from your versatile performance ability.
Right now you have Comedy (Bluff, Intimidate) and Wind (Diplomacy, Handle Animal). Giving 3 skills a +3/+6 bonus with one feat is a pretty nice "savings"
| Azothath |
Renatus
HP wise this is a tight build if you plan to do a lot of front line action. I'd buy a three ioun stones to buffer his death point so you have a bit more breathing room (beyond the Aegis of Recovery crumbling). Tourmaline Sphere (Normal) Ioun Stone (+2 Con for dying) $1000, Emerald Ellipsoid (Cracked) Ioun Stone (1 temp HP) $2000, Pearly White Spindle (Cracked) Ioun Stone (Regen 1/hr) $3400. Implanting the stones is a standard process.
Ablative Barrier will give you faster healing as you recover 1 HP & 1 temp HP from each point from cures and fast healing. Still when you go down your temp HPs will be down thus it'll be a hard fall. It might be worth investing in False Life:N2 via samsaran MPLives based on your campaign.
A scroll of B Endur:T2 (+4 enhc Con) $150 can save lives.
For simple thrown weapons (proficient, work with WpnFnss, cheap); obsidian daggers are lgt wpn, cheap, and glass. Shortspear sz:med 1hnd (1d6 c20*2)P Rng:20ft 3lb 1gp gains damage but not lgt wpn(no Wpn Fnss) and not all that subtle but IS covered by Illusion of Calm, ditto for Spear but not Longspear (not thrown). Ammentum martial wpn is key for javelins.
| Heather 540 |
Ok, I'm not entirely sure how to post this like everyone else has been doing. So I'm just going to do my best.
I originally did this character as an orc but since the OP wants PFS legal, it's now a half-orc. Though the only thing it really changes is the point buy.
Arrowsong Minstrel:
A point buy of 20 nets me 12 Str, 16 Dex, 14 Con, 10 Int, 8 Wis, 16 Cha. Level up bonus goes into Dex for 17.
Traits are Irrepressible to switch Will Saves over to Cha. And Memorable to increase the duration of all mind-affecting uses.
Feats to level 7:
1: Lingering Performance
2: Precise Shot (Class bonus from archetype)
3: Point-Blank Shot
5: Rapid Shot
7: Weapon Focus Longbow
For magic items, a Tuned Bowstring is gonna eat up most of that 23500, leaving only 5500 left. Assuming you don't get any discounts for a party member crafting it. You can still get a +1 added to your weapon, a Ring of Protection, and a Cloak of Resistance. With 500 gold left for mundane equipment like armor and rope and stuff.
| Azothath |
Scrinyaree med humanoid(half-elf) Brd-Archivist 7 (centric build)
again PFS legal, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Race: Half-elf.
Abil: starting at 25pts=[10,16,12,13,10,16] with half-elf racial adj[+2 any one] will give [10,16,12,13,10,18].
> Abil: +2 to One Ability Score. -> Cha
> Sense: Low-Light Vision.
X-Adaptability: Skill Focus feat.-X
> Elf Blood: count as both elves and humans for any effect related to race.
> Elven Immunities: immune to magic sleep effects, +2 race saves vs Ench spells and effects.
> Keen Senses: +2 race Prcptn.
> Multitalented: choose two favored classes. -> Bard, Cleric
> Languages: Common, Elven, high Intelligence scores can choose.
> Ancestral Arms: Extc/mrtl wpn = repeating heavy crossbow extc rngd.
Lang: common, elven, sylvan, polyglot @4th.
Prof: simple weapons, longsword, rapier, sap, short sword, shortbow, whip, light armor, shields.
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort, 'poor' save for bard.
T2: Indom Faith(Fth) + Will.
(maybe a bonus region T3: Abedengo Spellpiercer(Sodden Lands)/Quantium University Graduate(Nex & for arcane spls): +2 Conc chk.)
F1:(I'm going ranged) Point-Blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot.
Abil4: Int +1 (13->14) the game likes even numbers and more skill points is a good thing for a Bard.
F5: Wpn Fnss for melee.
F7: Wpn Fcs longsword {preppin for Slashin w Grace} //-OR- Dervish Dance(Wpn Fnss, Scimitar) -OR- Dodge as the AC is not great but I see a Belt of Dex in my future...
Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spl Slots 0th:-- 1st:4+1 2nd:3+1 3rd:1+1, Spls Knwn: 0th:6 1st:5 2nd:4 3rd:2
Abil8: Cha +1...
Skills(rnk 56): Acro* +11(5), Appr* +6(1), Bluff* +15(7), Clmb*, Crft*, Diplo* +15(7), Dsgs*, Esc Art*, Fly, Intmd* +9(1), Know*(arcn +6(1), dngn +(), engr +(), geog +(), hist +6(1), locl +6(1), natr +6(1), nobl +6(1), plns +(), rlgn +6(1)), Ling*, Prcptn* +12(7){+2 race}, Pfrm*(Percussion:claves(clapsticks) +15(5){+2 crcm}, Oratory(poetry){hands free} +15(7)), Prof*, Ride +5(3), Sns Mtv*, SoH*, Splcrft* +6(1), Stlth* +7(1), UMD* +13(5). *Cls skl.
> Bardic Know(Ex): +[bard/2] all Know() checks and may make them untrained(no ranks).
> Lore Master(Ex)@2: may take "20" on Know chks (1 +(Bard-2)/6])/d -->1/d. Replaces versatile performance, thus you can pick silly instruments as no skill crossovers.
> Magic Lore(Ex)@2: may take "10" and +[bard/2] (untyped) Splcrft checks to identify magic items or decipher scrolls. Use Dsbl Dev to disarm magical trap, +4 (untyped) saves against magical traps, [lang-dpnd] effects, symbols, glyphs, and magical writings of any kind. Replaces well-versed.
> Jack of All Trades(Ex)@5: use any skill, even trained only skills. At 11th considers all skills to be class skills, and at 17th level may take 10 on any skill check even if it is not normally allowed. Replaces lore master.
Gear:
HHvrsck RH{pot & alch}(Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 heal 1d8+1 $50, Pot:Rmv Sickness:C1@1 $50, Oil:Blss Wpn:T1@1 $50, Flask Alch Fire [4] $80, Antiplague $50, Antitoxin $50, smelling salts $25, Ttl=10), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$5, SLWS-LH[Wand:Invis:I2@3 [12] $1080]$5, HHvrsck LH{wand & scr}(Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24] $360, Wand:Tap Innr Beauty:T1@1 +2 inst Cha chks [24] $360, Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, Scr:Wpnwand:T1@1 [2] $50, Scr:Surecast:D1@1 [2] $50, Scr:Comp Lang:D1@1 [2] $50, Ttl=6), HHvrsck $2000(sunrod [2] $4, cold iron bear trap [4] $16, 50ft silk rope $10, grappling hook $1, piton [10] $1, Spellbook(notes) $15, tuned set of 4 mw hollow darkwood ribbed claves (2 sets)(MW Tool +2 crcm Pfrm(Prcssn)) $140, Tome of Epics(MW Tool +2 crcm Pfrm(orat, sing) Know(nobl)) 1hr $50, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sm stl mirror $10, flint & steel $1, whetstone $0.02, crowbar $2, folding shovel $2, bedroll $0.1, blanket $0.5, mess kit $0.2, soap 0.5lb $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3. worn: adv outfit, spell comp pouch $5, signal whistle $0.8. == 5306.83
Equip;
+2 mw studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) $4175, +1 mw steel Buckler (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:12, HP:15, Wt:5lb note:-1(0) with weapon in buckler hand) $1155, +1 repeating heavy crssbow +1 (1d10+1 c19+ *2)P Rng:120ft bolts:[clip of 5 ammo]full r Hrd:7 HP:20 12lb $2400, 2[5] cold iron bolt & WpnBlch silver $9, 2[5] cold iron bolt & wpn blch ghst salt $204, 2[5] bolts $2, longswd $15, mithral MW cestus +1 (1d4 c19+*2)B|P monk -2 precision $505, obsidian dagger [4] $2, aegis of recovery [neck155] $1500, cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000 == $17967
Ttl=23500-5306.83-17967 -> cash 226.17gp.
the above yields at lvl 7
Init:+3, Sense: low-lgt, Prcptn:+12
Abil:[10(0), 16(+3), 12(+1), 14(+2), 10(0), 20(+5)].
AC: 20, tch 13, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +3 Dex).
HP: 45 (7d8+7 +7{Lvl}).
Saves: F +6, R +10, W +8; Imm:mag sleep, +2 race vs Ench.
Mle Atk: longsword +6 (1d8 c19+ *2)S.
Mle Atk: mith mw cestus +9 (1d4 c19+ *2)B|P.
Mle/Rng Atk: obsd dagger +8 (1d4 c19+ *2)S|P Rng:10ft {fragile}.
Rng Atk: +1 rpt crssbw +10≤30ft/+9 (2d8(grv bow)/1d10 +2≤30ft/+1 c19 *2)P Rng:120ft, Bolts: ci&Ag 2*[5], ci> 2*[5], 2*[5].
BAB:+5, CMB:+5 CMD:+17
Sp Atk: Bardic Performances (4 +2*(bard-1) +Cha)r/d --> 21r/d, start as Mov actn.
> Naturalist(Ex): Successful Know Chk vs a creature share strategies for defeating it with allies in combat (rather than just talk). Self & allies (Comp:visual & audio) within 30 feet gain +(1 +[(Bard+1)/6]) insgt [lang depndt] to AC, attack rolls, saving throws against Ex, Sp, Su, and SLA used by creatures of that specific type(race). Replaces inspire courage.
> Countersong(Su): (Comp:audible) crtrs within 30ft may use bard's perfm chk for save vs magical [sonc, lang dpndt] existing effect.
> Distraction(Su): (Comp:visual) crtrs within 30ft may use bard's perfm chk for save vs ill[pttrn, figmnt] existing effect.
> Fascinate(Su): (Comp:audible & visual) [1 +(bard-1)/3] crtrs within 90ft Will DC(10 +[bard/2] +Cha) [Ench(cmplsn) & mind-afct] else gains [fascntd] during performance, otherwise immune for 24hrs. Hascntd: -4 skill chk as reactions. Potential obvious threats to target(s) ends the effect.
> Inspire Competence(Su)@3: (Comp:audible) ally within 30ft +(2 +[(bard-3)/4]) skill chk (not self or Stlth) during performance. --> +3
> Lamentable Belaborment(Ex)@6: fascn'd crtr as std actn (Comp:audible) during performance Will DC(10 +[bard/2] +Cha) [mind-afct] else gains [dazed|confused] during performance, otherwise immune for 24hrs. If the target takes damage, this effect ends immediately. Replaces suggestion.
Bard Spells Known (CL 7th; DC:15+Splvl, conc +12)
0th:6, 1st:5 @6/d, 2nd:4 @4/d, 3rd:2 @2/d.
Tactic: blast away with the repeating crossbow while reciting beat or mwangi poetry in common/polyglot. You have your claves if you can't orate. You have a mithral cestus and basic longsword in case things get personal. You are already primed for 2 shots a round with 6 clips.
Possibilities:
> pick up a level in Cleric for a better weapon and some healing and divine magic item use.
> trade the mithral cestus $505 for a mithral longsword $2015(no Wpn Fnss). I like being always armed and a mithral cestus to the face makes the point about provoking AoOs. elven thornblade is better.
> If you go melee (swaping Str & Dex) pick up split-blade sword and make it adamantine $3200.
> Caster's Shield +1 mw lgt wood shield (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:--), scribe single spell up to 3rd level at half cost) $3153. With this item an NPC charge half for scribing it.
> +1 agile singing steel breastplate med->lgt armor, AC:+6, MaxDex:+4, AChk:-3, SplFail:20%(0), 30ft_Spd:20 ft., Hrd:12, HP:40, Wt:25 lbs. Price: $10400 Starting performance down one time step 1/10min. Expensive.
> bracers! Hard Choice of Spellguard Bracers $5000{better than the tunic} or Lsr Bracers of Archery $5000...
| Azothath |
Senex Socie med humanoid(human) Brd-Archeologist 7 (centric melee/ranged build)
again PFS legal, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Race: Human.
Abil: starting at 25pts=[14,14,12,13,10,16]
> Abil: +2 to One Ability Score. -> Dex, surprise! Really a non-precision dmg rogue with some bard skills. Archeologist relies less on Cha and more on Dex in a roguish way.
> Feat: choose a bonus feat.
> Skilled: +1 HP & Skill Rank per level.
> Languages: Common, high Intelligence scores can choose.
Lang: common, elven, dwarven @1, Anc Osiriani @2, Anc. Alzanti @3, Tian @4, Anc. Thassilonian @4(Int), Anc Jistka @5, Kelish @6, Polyglot @7.
Prof: simple weapons, longsword, rapier, sap, short sword, shortbow, whip, light armor, shields.
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort, 'poor' save for bard.
T2: Indom Faith(Fth) + Will.
(maybe a bonus region T3: Abedengo Spellpiercer(Sodden Lands)/Quantium University Graduate(Nex & for arcane spls): +2 Conc chk.)
Feats (Feat selection works with Class ability selections, so moving skills down a section.)
FH: Military Tradition -> Wpn Prof Elven curve blade, Elven thorn blade. Rather than longsword this gives some interesting possibilities. To stick with a culture I chose the same racial name type. No - I didn't do adopted Trait but that is an option.
F1: Point-blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot.
Abil4: Int +1 (13->14) the game likes even numbers and more skill points is a good thing for a Bard.
F5: Skill Fcs (Bluff). {Wpn Fnss via Rogue Talent happened at Bard 4!}.
F7: Wpn Fcs (thorn blade) {preppin for Slashing Grace}
Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spl Slots 0th:-- 1st:4+1 2nd:3+1 3rd:1+1, Spls Knwn: 0th:6 1st:5 2nd:4 3rd:2
Abil8: Cha +1...
Class Abil
> Bardic Know(Ex): +[bard/2] all Know() checks and may make them untrained(no ranks). --> Know(any) +3.
> Archaeologist’s Luck(Ex): Swft actn (need only Free actn to maintain) +1(or +2@5, +3@11, +4@17) luck for 1 full round on atk & wpn dmg, saves, skill chk (4 +Cha)r/d. --> +2 8r/d.
> Lore Master(Ex)@2: may take "20" on Know chks (1 +(Bard-2)/6])/d --> 1/d.
> Clever Explorer(Ex)@2: +[bard/2] Dsbl Dev & Prcptn. Disable in half the normal time (min 1r, lock as Std actn). @6th may take "10" on Dsbl Dev & disarm magical traps even if distracted/threatened. Replaces Vers Pfrm. Note: didn't say Dsbl Dev was a class skill, really?!
> Uncanny Dodge(Ex)@2: see Rogue, Not flt-ftd. Does not lose Dex to AC if the attacker is invisible (but can if immobilized|sucessfully feinted). Replaces Well-versed.
> Trap Sense(Ex)@3: +([bard/3], max +6) vs traps, see Rogue.
> Rogue Talent@4: Finesse Rogue-> Weapon Finesse (melee & the exotic weapons).
> Evasion(Ex)@6: mobile & (no to lgt) armor Rflx sv for dmg/2 does 0 dmg. really highlights Dex.
> (tbd) Imp Uncanny Dodge(Ex)@8:
> (tbd) Rogue Talent@8: Combat Trick->Feat(cmbt). How about Slashing Grace(cmbt)?! A combat feat is damage grrrravy. Alternate feat paths to consider; Dodge-Mobility-Spring Atk, Combat Expertise(feat tax)-many others, Combat Reflexes(not a front liner), Power Atk.
> (tbd) Jack of All Trades(Ex)@10: use any skill, even trained only skills. At 16th considers all skills to be class skills, and at 19th level may take 10 on any skill check even if it is not normally allowed.
Skills(rnk 63): Acro* +12(5), Appr* +6(1), Bluff*◆ +17(7){+3}{feint! get a Feat for it}, Clmb*, Crft*(Traps ()), Diplo* +14(7), Disable Dev +7(1){+3}, Dsgs*, Esc Art*, Fly, Intmd* +8(1), Know*(arcn +9(1){+3}, dngn +9(1){+3}, engr +(){+3}, geog +(){+3}, hist +9(1){+3}, locl +9(1){+3}, natr +9(1){+3}, nobl +(){+3}, plns +(){+3}, rlgn +9(1){+3}), Ling* +12(7){see Lang}, Prcptn* +13(7){+3}, Pfrm*(Sing{hands free} +14(7){pretend to be a regular bard}), Prof*, Ride +7(3), Sns Mtv*, SoH*, Splcrft* +6(1), Stlth* +8(1), UMD* +11(4). *Cls skl, ◆Skl Fcs.
Gear:
Bandolier $0.5[8](1:Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 heal 1d8+1 $50, 2:Pot:Rmv Sickness:C1@1 $50, 3:Oil:Blss Wpn:T1@1 $50, 4:Antiplague $50, 5:Antitoxin $50, 6:Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, 7:, 8: ), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$5, SLWS-LH[Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24] $360]$5, Backpack $2 (sunrod [2] $4, 50ft silk rope $10, grappling hook $1, piton [10] $1, Spellbook(notes) $15, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sm stl mirror $10, flint & steel $1, whetstone $0.02, crowbar $2, folding shovel $2, bedroll $0.1, blanket $0.5, mess kit $0.2, soap 0.5lb $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3). worn: adv outfit, spell comp pouch $5, signal whistle $0.8. == 1458.33
Equip (more spent here);
+2 mw studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) $4175, +1 mw steel Buckler (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:12, HP:15, Wt:5lb note:-1(0) with weapon in buckler hand) $1155, mw comp shortbow +1(1d6 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft Hrd:5 HP:10 8lb $525, Arrw: cold iron & WpnBlch silver [10] $7, cold iron [10] $2, [10] $1, +1 Elven thorn blade extc 1hnd wpn +1(1d6+1 c18+ *2)P|S Wpn Fnss +2 confirm crit, 4lb $2360. (toss up between ElyzBrnz +1000 or Mithral +2000), Elven curve blade extc 2hnd wpn (1d10 c18+ *2)S Wpn Fnss +2 crcm vs sunder 7lb $80, obsidian dagger [4] $2, Aegis of recovery [neck155] $1500, Cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, Headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000, Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000 == $21807 (nearly everything!)
Ttl=23500-1458.33-21807 -> cash 234.67gp.
the above yields at lvl 7
Init:+4, Sense:-, Prcptn:+13
Abil:[14(+2), 18(+4), 12(+1), 14(+2), 10(0), 18(+4)].
AC: 21, tch 14, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +4 Dex).
HP: 45 (7d8+7 +7{Lvl}).
Saves: F +6, R +10 W +8.
Mle Atk: +1 mw elvn thorn blade{WpnFnss} +11(1d6+3 c18+ *2)P|S, +2 confrm crit.
Mle Atk: elvn curve blade {2hnd, Wpn Hnss} +8(1d10+2 c18+ *2)S +2 crcm vs sunder {at -1(0) due to buckler}.
Mle/Rng Atk: obsd dagger +9 (1d4 c19+ *2)S|P Rng:10ft {fragile}.
Rng Atk: mw comp shortbow(+2 Str) +11≤30ft/+10 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +3≤30ft/+2 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, Arrw: ci&Ag [10], ci [10], [10].
BAB:+5, CMB:+7 CMD:+21.
Bard Spells Known (CL 7th; DC:14+Splvl, conc +11)
0th:6, 1st:5 @6/d, 2nd:4 @4/d, 3rd:2 @2/d.
Tactic: fire away with the comp shortbow, hack with the thorn blade. Sing to make everyone worry that you're a bard. You are already primed for better melee and ranged. The most martially competent of the bunch but took a hit on casting and wands.
Possibilities:
> adaptive for the comp bow +$1000.
> Elysian Bronze thorn blade +1000, Mithral thorn blade +2000. I think mithral would be better for the thornblade with straight up enhc bonuses and elzBronze for the curve blade with bane. As you're not a construct destroyer I'd skip adamantine until later. Blood Crystal $1500 is an option if you inflict bleed (like with arrows).
> I didn't invest feats in Feint (as you're a second liner) but it is reasonable for this build.
> take Rog 1 for sneak atk to maximize Rouge Talent gains.
> take Monk(flowing) 2 for +3 all saves, IUA, better defense/CM, weapons & use FH for something besides weapons which IS a gain.
> For "cultural weapons" sarenrite split blade sword and scimitar or kukri are good options. Goblin horsechopper and dogslicer aren't bad (lol). Then there are gnomish weapons.
> Caster's Shield +1 mw lgt wood shield (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:--), scribe single spell up to 3rd level at half cost) $3153. With this item an NPC charge half for scribing it. Ask your GM if you can get a Quickdraw version.
| Azothath |
my designs allow a PC build to be implemented at 1st to 7th level or beyond by adjusting the Gear and Equipment to mundane, masterwork, or a lower enhancement bonus or at worst not buying (like the headbands & belts). It's a practical growth oriented design that keeps them effective through the leveling.
A GM or Player could pick up this design and implement it without a lot of work for a practical believable organic character. Yes, add +1CR for wealth Mr GM.
If a GM sticks to NPC wealth, by all means choose one or two big item(s) with that cash and ignore being organic as you're just a plot device and challenge.
In Org Play first level wands come pretty easily at 2PP (resale value =$0). It's why I fudged on the wand charges (rather than fully charged). Partially charged wands show up on Chronicles (famously a Wand:Enervation:N4@7 [10]).
| JoeElf |
I would probably say take Flagbearer, get a Singing Steel [improve your action economy of starting a performance] longspear [I almost never hit anything, it just gives me Aid Another at reach {using Helpful Halfling trait for +4 total} and easier flanking], and attach a Banner of the Ancient Kings [so that 4 levels out of 5, your Inspire Courage is an added +1 and you get +4 to initiative and double the Flagbearer bonus with it].
I also like taking Versatile Performance with a Skill Focus feat spent, and maximizing the performance for Intimidate. Learn and cast Blistering Invective, and you've basically made all enemies Shaken if they are within 30' radius of you.
And get a lesser extend rod for casting Haste and/or Good Hope [though GH won't stack with Flagbearer if you went with that option]. Both are really strong spells at Bard level 7.
Headband of Charisma and Circlet of Persuasion are really strong items too, so you may have to give up either the Singing Steel weapon or the Banner, depending on your gp availability and investing in the typical items also [cloak/ring/armor].
| Azothath |
{various advice}
you should try to implement some of that with a halfling 'buffer' bard build. See the various build guides at ZG.
Just choose reply to my last posted build to get most of the formatting & text. Then crank one out! It's harder than it looks if you do it like I did in a scalable fashion.Please give him a unique name so the replies can use that to detangle the thread.
I tried the Mute Musician, it is problematic given the criteria as I'm working on the obvious casting/magic item activation issues, Thought components would make life easier. So doing the two dervishes next.
| Azothath |
Harq Alsayf Alraaqis med humanoid(catfolk) Bard-Dawnflower Dervish 7 (mixed melee/ranged build)
again PFS legal, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Name: {arabic "burning dancing scimitar"}
Notes about archetype: Battle Dance(BttlDnc) Bardic performance(BrdPfrm)(inspire courage, inspire greatness, or inspire heroics) on self (only) at 2*bonus w/o Lingr Perfm(etc), otherwise via dance at normal bonuses/penalties. Bardic Know & Lore Master are lost (Hit on Skills). While BttlDnc is nice IMO you could use regular performance for the non-self BrdPfrm as usual with Lingr Pfrm. You are still restricted to only 1 BrdPfrm at a time.
1) Mobile Ftr path Dodge-Mobility-Spring Atk. Leads into Spring-Heeled Style, Whirlwind Atk(CmbtExp), Just ot of Reach, maybe Imp & Grtr Spring Atk(not a fan of Nimble & Acrobatic Steps).
2) Dex to dmg WpnFnss-WpnFcs-Slashing Grace Feat with one slashing wpn. {basically -0(+2 or +3) to dmg} TBH you might take it twice for two different weapons as the two-weapon grace is awfully burdened with required feats.
3) PwrAtk & Crowd control with Cleave-Grtr Cleave-Cleaving Finish. The bread-and-butter of fighters {basically -2(+4) -3(+6)}
4) Feint (Diva) path Diva Style Feat, Imp Feint, etc. Really 1 on 1 help & most is out of scope [!PFS]Diva in Training Trait.
5) Buffing Bard - BrdPfrm feats.
you can't do everything so you have to choose a path.
Luckily Dervish Dance covers only the scimitar for Slashing Grace.
As a Dex fighter you still need WpnFnss for other weapons in case bad things happen or for Slashing Grace (IF you were a real Fighter) on a second weapon (but no two-wpn fighting!).
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IF your GM is a nice guy, see if he will open up Dancing Dervish to apply to two weapons(of your choice): dagger, kukri, kunai, leafblade, longsword, scimitar, shortsword, split-blade sword, thornblade.
Then read over Two-weapon Grace. It's over restricted...
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Race: Catfolk.
Abil: starting at 25pts={generalist}[14,15,12,12,12,15]. meow
> Abil: [0,+2,0,0,-2,+2].
X> Sense: Low-lgt vision.-X
> Cat Luck: (before save rolled) roll 2 die for Rflx save & take better 1/d.
X> Nat'l Hunter: +2 race Prcptn, Stlth, Survl.-X
> Sprinter: +10ft move with charge, run, withdraw.
> Languages: Common, catfolk, high Intelligence scores can choose [Elven, Gnoll, Gnome, Goblin, Halfling, Orc, and Sylvan].
> Alt: Scent. Replaces Low-lgt.
> Alt: Clever Cat: +2 race Bluff, Diplo, Sns Motv. Replaces Nat'l Hunter.
Lang: common, catfolk, elven, kelish @1, celestial @2, infernal @3, abyssal @4, undercommon @5. needed to affect others
Religon: Sarenrae, Fav'd Wpn: Scimitar, Symbol: Angelic ankh, Sacred Animal: Dove (& falcon, basking lizard), Sacred Colors: Blue, gold (& white). Edicts: Destroy the Spawn of Rovagug, protect allies, provide aid to the sick and wounded, seek and allow redemption. Breaking an edict will force loss of archetype (regular Bard class) and require an Atonement to regain archetype. Yeah, part of this trope.
Prof: simple weapons, longsword, sap, scimitar, short sword(incl'd gladius), shortbow, light armor, shields.
Traits:
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort 'poor' save for bard
T2: Indom Faith(Fth) +1 Will. Sarenrae.
(maybe a bonus region T3: Gallant Imposter(Mendev), Winner's Luck(Riddleport), or Blade of Mercy(Sarenrae).)
Feats:
F1: Point-blank Shot.
F(Cls)1: Dervish Dance: scimitar{your sz} (1Hnd) (no Wpn|Shld in off hand) melee +Dex(1d6 +Dex)P for +Str(1d6 +Str)S. Bait=precise strike(takes two & flanking!). So Free Slashing Grace with restrictions(!) but you can use the scimitar in your shield hand at -1(0) and keep the buckler's AC, seems fair. Note that it ruins feats requiring slashing unless your GM irons it out.
F3: Precise Shot. those 2 basis out of the way
Abil4: Dex +1 (17->18). the game likes even numbers, buy Headband first to balance tha luv
F5: Weapon Finesse {covered by Dervish Dance only for the scimitar}.
F7: Wpn Fcs (scimitar) {at this point you've hit your glory with the scimitar}
(-tbd-) Abil8: Cha +1 as we got that Belt of Dex.
(-tbd-) F9: Power Attack (order could go F9, F7, F5). You could pick a Bard feat here.
Class Abil:
> DwnDrvsh Battle Dance(BttlDnc)@1: just Pfrm(dance) & no|lgt armr for Mov actn start self only BrdPfrm(inspire courage, inspire greatness, or inspire heroics) on self (only) at 2*bonus w/o Lingr Perfm(etc), otherwise via dance at normal bonuses/penalties, Swft actn start @10. Alters BrdPfrm.
> DwnDrvsh Dervish Dance(Ex)@1: Dervish Dance Feat(DrvshDnc). Replaces Brd Know.
> DwnDrvsh Spinning Spellcaster(Ex)@5: +4 (untyped) Conc chks to cast spells defensively. Note BttlDnc & mov not req'd. Replaces lore master.
> DwnDrvsh Meditative Whirl(Ex)@8: (BttlDnc) Mov actn free(no time/SPlLvl change) Quicken metamag on any Cure spell (Ttl=Mov & Swft) [(Brd-6)/2]/day. Replaces BrdPfrm:dirge of doom.
> Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spl Slots 0th:-- 1st:4+1 2nd:3+1 3rd:1+1, Spls Knwn: 0th:6 1st:5 2nd:4 3rd:2
> BrdPfrm(start as Mov actn)@7: countersong(Su), distraction(Su), fascinate(Su), inspire competence(Su) +3, inspire courage(Su) +2 {& +4 BttlDnc}, suggestion(Sp). Remember you can BttlDnc or Sing which makes you hard to stop.
Skills(rnk 49): Acro* +13(5), Appr* +5(1), Bluff* +14(5){+2}, Clmb*, Crft*(Alchemy (), Traps ()), Diplo* +10(1){+2}, Dsgs*, Esc Art* +9(1), Fly, Intmd* +8(1), Know*(arcn +5(1), dngn +5(1), engr +(), geog +(), hist +5(1), locl +5(1), natr +5(1), nobl +5(1), plns +(), rlgn +5(1)), Ling* +9(5){see Lang}, Prcptn* +8(5), Pfrm*(Dance +14(5){+2 crcm shoes}, Sing(chant){hands free} +12(5)), Prof*, Ride +11(3), Sns Mtv* +6(1){+2}, SoH* +{13}/9(1){+4 on body}, Splcrft* +5(1), Stlth* +9(1), UMD* +8(1). *Cls skl.
Gear:
Bandolier $0.5[8](1:Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 heal 1d8+1 $50, 2:, 3:Oil:Blss Wpn:T1@1 $50, 4:, 5:, 6:Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, 7:Wand:Tap Nat'l Beauty:T1@1 $360, 8:Flask:Alch Fire $20),
Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$5,
SLWS-LH[Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24] $360]$5
Backpack $2 (sunrod [2] $4, 50ft silk rope $10, grappling hook $1, piton [10] $1, Spellbook(notes) $15, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sm stl mirror $10, flint & steel $1, whetstone $0.02, crowbar $2, folding shovel $2, bedroll $0.1, blanket $0.5, mess kit $0.2, soap 0.5lb $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3). worn: adv outfit, pocketed reinforced scarf(white) $10 {+4 SoH hide obj on body, 10ft clmb, bind(CMB grapple) Hrd:10, HP:4, StrBrst:DC24}, mw dancing tool(compression socks) {+2 crcm dance} $50, Fe Holy symbol(Sarenrae) w compartment $10, signal whistle $0.8, spell comp pouch $5. == 1708.33
Equip (more spent here);
+2 mw studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) $4175,
+1 mw steel Buckler (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:12, HP:15, Wt:5lb note:-1(0) with weapon in buckler hand) $1155,
+1 mw scimitar 1hnd mrtl +1(1d6+1 c18+ *2)S Hrd:15 HP:30/in 4# $2315,
mw comp shortbow(+2 Str) +1(1d6+2 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft r Hrd:5 HP:10 lb $525, Arrw: cold iron & WpnBlch silver [10] $6, cold iron [10] $1, thistle (bleed 1 1d6r) [4] $4, durable cold iron [4] $8,
sap $1, obsidian dagger [4] $4,
Aegis of recovery [neck155] $1500,
Cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000,
Headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000
Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000 == $21694 (nearly everything!)
Ttl=23500-1708.33-21694 -> cash 97.67gp.
the above yields at lvl 7
Init:+5, Sense:scent, Prcptn:+8
Abil:[14(+2), 20(+5), 12(+1), 12(+1), 10(0), 19(+4)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+7{scarf} CMD:+22.
AC: 22, tch 15, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +5 Dex).
HP: 45 (7d8+7 +7{Lvl}).
Saves: F +6, R +12, W +8, Rflx:may roll 2 die & take best 1/d, reroll +2 cont efct.
Mov Spd:30/40(charge, run, withdraw)ft
Pre-Atk: Feint(Std actn, no AoO): Bluff DC((10 +(Foe BAB) +(Foe Wis)) -OR- Foe 10+SnsMtv) vs d20+14, Foe loses Dex to AC for your next atk. Non-Humn -4, Anml -8, Int:- no.
Mle Atk:(DrvshDnc, Chrg 10-80ft, Full actn, AC 20, shld hand) +1 mw scimitar +13(1d6+6 c18+ *2)P.
Mle Atk:(DrvshDnc, shld hand) +1 mw scimitar +11(1d6+6 c18+ *2)P.
Mle Atk:(plain) +1 mw scimitar +12(1d6+3 c18+ *2)S.
Mle Atk: sap +10(1d6+2 c20 *2)B NL.
Mle/Rng Atk: obsdn dagger +10(1d4+2 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft {fragile}.
Rng Atk: mw comp shtbow +12≤30ft/+11 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +3≤30ft/+2 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, qvr: drbl ci [4], thstl(bleed 1 1d6r) [4], ci&Ag [10], ci [2]. stow'd ci [8].
Bard Spells Known (CL 7th; DC:14+Splvl, conc +11/+15 DEF)
0th:6, 1st:5 @6/d, 2nd:4 @4/d, 3rd:2 @2/d.
Tactic: use shortbow from range then charge dance & poke {bow in non-shld hand}, switch hands and slash, thunk them with the sap, tie them up with the scarf or rope. Oh, you can do a BrdPfrm in the meantime.
RP Notes:
> Knights of Sarenrae identify themselves by wearing white scarves around their helms and wielding the scimitar.
> Dawnflower Anchorite (Path of the Righteous).
> Everlight Oasis holy & pilgrimage site in Kelesh.
> Dawnflower Goods is a shop in Nerosyan, Mendev(LG) with Cessina Clarenroth, a cleric of Sarenrae, provides healing supplies etc.
> Everlight Oasis(Ourzid-Mah) holy site & oasis in Zelshabbar, Casmaron.
> Dawn Vigil is a small band of Sarenite paladins who guard Solku, Katapesh.
Possibilities:
> stock some potions.
> most of these are War Horse ready! $326.
> Get a mw tool scarf to SoH(+$50) or maybe grapple(GM call, mw wpn +$300?).
> upgrade your weapons. I went for the defensive & ability basics. Scimitar: Cold iron(ci) mw $330, Mithral(mw) $2015, Blood crystal mw $1815, Elysian bronze mw $1315, plus $2000(+1), $8000(+2). MW sap and dirks would be nice.
> two First runestones and some ioun stones would be helpful.
> Get sunsilk for your armor +$6000.
| Azothath |
Palos Gitano Flamenco med humanoid(tiefling) Bard-Dervish Dancer 7 (mixed melee/ranged build with spellcasting)
again PFS legal, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Notes about archetype (Ult Cmbt p32): No Slashing Grace substitute. Battle Dance(BttlDnc) Bardic performance(BrdPfrm)(inspire courage, inspire greatness, or inspire heroics) on self (only) at 2*bonus w/o Lingr Perfm(etc), otherwise via dance at normal bonuses/penalties. Bardic Know & Lore Master are lost (Hit on Skills). While BttlDnc is nice IMO you could use regular performance for the non-self BrdPfrm as usual with Lingr Pfrm. You are still restricted to only 1 BrdPfrm at a time.
Race: Dhampir
{Moroi-born are an option but too much duplication. Avoiding the brittle healing is a good thing. Grimspawn or Spitespawn are other options. Human get the extra Feat which speeds getting Slashing Grace, +7 Skl Pts.} Origin = Katapesh(Kelish).
> Abil: [0,+2,-2,0,0,+2].
> Senses: low-lgt vision, darkvision 60ft.
> UnD Rst: +2 race vs disease, [mind-afct]
> Rst Lvl Drain(Ex): no penalties from level drain and rmv'd in 24hr, but may be killed.
> Neg Enrg Affn: Pos(harm) Neg(heal)
> Lgt Snstv: [dazzled]{-1 Atk(!), Prcptn(sight)} bright lgt/daylight spl.
> Skill: +2 race Bluff, Prcptn.
> SLA(Su): X-Det Und:D1@Lvl 3/d-X Cmmd1@Lvl, Chrm Per1@Lvl 1/d.
> Alt Race: Heir Undying Nobl: Cmmd:E1@Lvl, Chrm Per:E1@Lvl 1/d, replaces SLA spell.
> X-Dayborn: lose Lgt Snstv & SLA.-X {option}
Abil: starting at [PFS]20pts=[10,14,12,13,10,16]-->[10,{18}16,10,{14}13,10,{20}18].
Lang: common, kelish(kelishite){PFS}, osiriani @Int12, goblin @1, undercommon @2, elven @3, infernal @4, giant @Int14, abyssal @5. needed to affect others
Prof: simple weapons[cestus(lgt), dagger(lgt), morningstar(1hnd), shortspear(1hnd), longspear(2hnd), spear(2hnd), lgt/hvy crossbows(rng), etc], kukri, longsword(dueling sword), sap, scimitar(cutlass), short sword(cestus), shortbow/comp shortbow, light armor, shields.
Traits:
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort 'poor' save for bard or Freed Slave(Rgn: Katapesh).
T2: Indom Faith(Fth) +1 Will.
T: Heirloom Weapon(Equip): (wpn purchase) smpl/mrtl wpn prof (tonfa, bastard sword(dueling sword one better), or falchion). Later Extc Wpn Prof bastard sword and Wpn Fcs(bstrdswd) are interesting. (option)
(maybe a bonus region T3: (former)Pesh Addict(Katapesh), Clumsy Slave(Cheliax/Kelish), or Ear for Music(Shelyn).)
Feats:
F1: Point-blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot. those 2 basis out of the way
Abil4: Int +1 (13->14). the game likes even numbers
F5: Weapon Finesse.
F7: Wpn Fcs (scimitar) {Ready for Slashing Grace or Power Attack}
(-tbd-) Abil8: Cha +1.
(-tbd-) F9: Slashing Grace.
Class Abil:
> DrvshDnc Battle Dance(BttlDnc)@1: just Pfrm(dance) & no|lgt armr for Mov actn start self only BrdPfrm(inspire courage, inspire greatness, or inspire heroics) on self (only) at 2*bonus w/o Lingr Perfm(etc), otherwise via dance at normal bonuses/penalties, Swft actn start @10. Alters BrdPfrm.
> DrvshDnc Fleet(Su)@1: (BttlDnc) +10(+5*[(Bard-1)/4]) enhc Spd(Mov). Replaces bardic knowledge and lore master. Note:rule at 17th=+30 total.
> DrvshDnc Vers Dance(Ex)@2: +[bard/2] Perform(dance). Use (dance) bonus{-Cha} for Acro bonus(+Dex). Replaces versatile performance.
> DrvshDnc Rain of Blows(Su)@6: (BttlDnc) full atk actn with mfr'd melee weapon one extra attack (at full BAB), +1 +[(bard-6)/3] to +5@18 atk, +1 +[(bard-6)/3] dodg AC & Rflx saves, does not stack with the haste spell. Replaces suggestion and mass suggestion.
(-tbd-) > DrvshDnc Razor’s Kiss(Su)@8: (BttlDnc) all attacks with mfr'd wpns are treated as though he had the Improved Critical feat. Natl wpns and spells are not affected. Replaces dirge of doom.
> Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spl Slots 0th:-- 1st:4+2 2nd:3+1 3rd:1+1, Spls Knwn: 0th:6 1st:5 2nd:4 3rd:2
> BrdPfrm(start as Mov actn)@7: countersong(Su), distraction(Su), fascinate(Su), inspire competence(Su) +3, inspire courage(Su) +2 {& +4 BttlDnc}. Remember you can BttlDnc/dance/castanet/guitar which makes your Pfrm hard to stop. You are the backup guitar player as small troupes need flexibility.
Skills(rnk 56): Acro* +12(5) OR +19(dance), Appr* +6(1), Bluff* +17(7){+2}, Clmb*, Crft*(Alchemy (), Traps ()), Diplo* +9(1), Dsgs*, Esc Art* +8(1), Fly, Intmd* +9(1), Know*(arcn +6(1), dngn +6(1), engr +(), geog +(), hist +6(1), locl +6(1), natr +6(1), nobl +6(1), plns +(), rlgn +6(1)), Ling* +10(5){see Lang}, Prcptn* +12(7){+2}, Pfrm*(Dance +20(7)[+3]{+2 crcm}, Percussion(castanets) +15(5){+2 crcm}, String(guitar) +9(1)), Prof*, Ride +10(3), Sns Mtv* +4(1), SoH* +8(1), Splcrft* +6(1), Stlth* +8(1), UMD* +9(1). *Cls skl.
Gear:
Bandolier $0.5[8](1:Pot:Infrnl Heal:C1 Fast Heal 1 10r $50, 2:(1) $50, 3:Oil:Blss Wpn:T1@1 $50, 4:, 5:, 6:Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, 7:Wand:Tap Nat'l Beauty:T1@1 $360, 8:Flask:Alch Fire $20), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Infrnl Heal:C1@1{UMD} [24] $360]$5, SLWS-LH[Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24] $360]$5, Backpack $2 (Spellbook(notes) $15, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sm stl mirror $10, flint & steel $1, whetstone $0.02, crowbar $2, folding shovel $2, bedroll $0.1, blanket $0.5, mess kit $0.2, soap 0.5lb $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3). worn: adv outfit, mw tool Pfrm(dance) compression socks {+2 crcm} $50, mw tool Pfrm(prcssn) castanets {+2 crcm} $50, spell comp pouch $5. == 1771.53
Equip:
+2 mw studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) $4175, +1 mw steel Buckler (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:12, HP:15, Wt:5lb note:-1(0) with weapon in buckler hand) $1155, +1 mw scimitar 1hnd mrtl +1(1d6+1 c18+ *2)S Hrd:15 HP:30/in 4# $2315, mw comp shortbow(+0 Str) +1(1d6 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft r Hrd:5 HP:10 lb $375, Arrw: cold iron & WpnBlch silver [10] $6, cold iron [10] $1, thistle (bleed 1 1d6r) [4] $4, durable cold iron [4] $8, sap $1, obsidian dagger [4] $4, Cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, Headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000, Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000, Tourmaline Sph Ioun Stone == $21054
Ttl=23500-1771.53-21054 -> cash 684.47gp.
=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===
Init:+4, Sense:low-lgt vision, darkvision 60ft, Prcptn:+10
Abil:[10, 18(+4), 10{12}, 14(+2), 10, 20(+5)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+5 CMD:+19.
AC: 21, tch 14, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +4 Dex).
HP: 45 (7d8 +7{Lvl}){PFS=8+(6*5)+7}.
Saves: F +5, R +12, W +8, +2 race disease [mind-afct]. No pnlty Lvl drain. Neg Enrg Affn: Pos(harm) Neg(heal).
Weak: Lgt Snstv: Bright lgt/daylight spl -> [dazzled]:-1 Atk, Prcptn(sight).
Mov Spd:30/45(BttlDnc)ft
Bard Spells Known[#slots]/day (CL 7th, Cha +5; DC:15+Splvl, Conc +12)
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:5[6]/d, 2nd:4[4]/d, 3rd:2[2]/d.
SLA(Su): Cmmd:E1@7, Chrm Per:E1@7 1/d.
Pre-Atk: Feint(Std actn, no AoO): Bluff DC((10 +(Foe BAB) +(Foe Wis)) -OR- Foe 10+SnsMtv) vs d20+17, Foe loses Dex to AC for your next atk. Non-Humn -4, Anml -8, Int:- no.
Mle Atk:(DrvshDnc, Chrg 10-90ft, Full actn, AC 19) +1 mw scimitar +13(1d6+1 c18+ *2)S.
Mle Atk:(DrvshDnc, RoBlws, Full actn, AC 22, Rflx +13) +1 mw scimitar +12,+12(1d6+1 c18+ *2)S.
Mle Atk:(plain, Std actn) +1 mw scimitar +11(1d6+1 c18+ *2)S.
Mle Atk: sap +9(1d6 c20 *2)B NL.
Mle/Rng Atk: obs dagger +9(1d4 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft {fragile}.
Rng Atk: mw comp shtbow +11≤30ft/+10 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +1≤30ft c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, qvr: drbl ci [4], thstl(bleed 1 1d6r) [4], ci&Ag [10], ci [2]. stow'd ci [8].
Tactic: Buff the party or use shortbow from range. Lastly feint at distance(prcptn mods), charge dance & slash, then rain of slashes (your HPs are kinda brittle due to healing issue). Otherwise thunk them with the sap or take them out with a spell/BrdPfrm.
Possibilities:
> stock some potions.
> get a war horse & gear.
> more martial/less caster: swap Dex/Cha for WpnFnss +1 atk bump but lose 1st Lvl spl & DC -1.
> Get a mw tool reinforced & pocketed scarf to SoH {+2 crcm} $10+50 (GM call).
> A Pallid Crystal $3300 is almost mandatory but will require you say something distasteful for your patron. Good thing you're used to buttering up clients.
> upgrade your weapons. I went for the defensive & ability basics. Scimitar: Cold iron(ci) mw $330, Mithral(mw) $2015, Blood crystal mw $1815, Elysian bronze mw $1315, plus $2000(+1), $8000(+2). MW sap and dirks would be nice.
> two First Lvl runestones and some ioun stones would be very helpful. Pearly White Cracked Spindle Ioun Stone regen 1/hr $3400.
> Get sunsilk for your armor +$6000.
| Azothath |
Harq Alsayf Alraaqis med humanoid(catfolk) Bard-Dawnflower Dervish 7 (mixed melee/ranged build)
Abil: 20pts=[14,15,10,11,12,14]+[0,+2,0,0,-2,+2]+Abil@4 +1 Dex --> [14,{20}18,10,11,10,{19}17]@7th
Skills(rnk 42): Acro* +13(5), Appr* +5(1), Bluff* +12(3){+2}, Clmb*, Crft*(Alchemy (), Traps ()), Diplo* +10(1){+2}, Dsgs*, Esc Art* +9(1), Fly, Intmd* +8(1), Know*(arcn +4(1), dngn +4(1), engr +(), geog +(), hist +4(1), locl +4(1), natr +4(1), nobl +4(1), plns +(), rlgn +4(1)), Ling* +8(5){see Lang}, Prcptn* +6(3), Pfrm*(Dance +14(5){+2 crcm shoes}, Sing(chant){hands free} +10(3)), Prof*, Ride +10(2), Sns Mtv* +6(1){+2}, SoH* +{13}/9(1){+4 on body}, Splcrft* +5(1), Stlth* +9(1), UMD* +8(1). *Cls skl.
=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===
Init:+5, Sense:scent, Prcptn:+6
Abil:[14(+2), 20(+5), 10(0), 11(0), 10(0), 19(+4)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+7{scarf} CMD:+22.
AC: 22, tch 15, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +5 Dex).
HP: 45 (7d8 +7{Lvl}){PFS=8+(6*5)+7}.
Saves: F +5, R +12, W +8, Rflx:may roll 2 die & take best 1/d, reroll +2 cont efct.
Mov Spd:30/40(charge, run, withdraw)ft
Bard Spells Known[#slots]/day (CL 7th, Cha +4; DC:14+Splvl, Conc +11/+15 DEF)
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:5[5]/d, 2nd:4[4]/d, 3rd:2[2]/d.
Pre-Atk: Feint(Std actn, no AoO): Bluff DC((10 +(Foe BAB) +(Foe Wis)) -OR- Foe 10+SnsMtv) vs d20+12, Foe loses Dex to AC for your next atk. Non-Humn -4, Anml -8, Int:- no.
Mle Atk:(DrvshDnc, Chrg 10-80ft, Full actn, AC 20, shld hand) +1 mw scimitar +13(1d6+6 c18+ *2)P.
Mle Atk:(DrvshDnc, shld hand) +1 mw scimitar +11(1d6+6 c18+ *2)P.
Mle Atk:(plain) +1 mw scimitar +12(1d6+3 c18+ *2)S.
Mle Atk: sap +10(1d6+2 c20 *2)B NL.
Mle/Rng Atk: obsdn dagger +10(1d4+2 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft {fragile}.
Rng Atk: mw comp shtbow +12≤30ft/+11 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +3≤30ft/+2 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, qvr: drbl ci [4], thstl(bleed 1 1d6r) [4], ci&Ag [10], ci [2]. stow'd ci [8].
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cestus/gladius typo in my form.
| Heather 540 |
This is my own Archaeologist Bard Build. Kinda like a short female Indiana Jones with pink hair. Going to level 11 for this one since it's rather feat heavy and I wanted to sure what I had in mind.
Race: Gnome
Alternate racial traits: Master Tinker, Magical Linguist, Academician
Traits: Fate's Favored and Nimble Finger Keen Mind.
Stats on a 20 point buy: 10 Str, 16 Dex, 14 Con, 13 Int, 11 Wis, 15 Cha. Putting level boost into Wis and Cha for 12 and 16 respectively.
Actually starting this build with a level of Fighter. Needed for feats. Then another Fighter level at character level 6. No other multiclassing needed.
Feats: 1: Weapon Finesse, Dirty Fighting,
3: Lingering Performance
5: Combat Reflexes and Rogue Talent Unbalancing Trick for Improved Trip
(Second and last level of Fighter here) 6: Improved Disarm
7: Weapon Focus Whip
9: Serpent's Lash
10: Rogue Talent Combat Trick for Slashing Grace. (Can also put Greater Trip instead by using the Agile property on the whip.)
11: Greater Serpent Lash
The WBL for 11 is 82000.
Magic gear: +2 Agile Whip (or a plain +3 if using Slashing Grace) (18000), +2 armor (4000), +2 shield (4000), Belt of Dex +4 (16000), Muleback Cords (1000), +2 Ring of Protection (8000), +2 Ring of Resistance (6000) +4 Headband of Cha (16000), Pink Rhomboid (Normal) Ioun Stone (8000), leaving 1000 gold for mundane gear.
| Azothath |
This is my own Archaeologist Bard Build.
{rework}
thanks. I've been tempted to multiclass but stayed focus on my single class builds for now.Heather sml humanoid(Gnome) Fighter 2 Bard-Archaeologist 5 (melee build)
again PFS legal, 20 pt buy Abil, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Race: Gnome
> Abil: [-2,0,+2,0,0,+2].
> sz: Small +1 sz AC, +1 sz atk, -1 sz CM, +4 sz Stlth.
> Move: Spd:20ft.
> Senses: low-lgt vision.
> Skill: +2 race Prcptn. X-+2 race one Craft|Prof.-X
X-> DEF Train: +1 dodg AC vs Giant type.-X
X-> Hatred: +1 (untyped) atk vs humanoid(reptilian, goblinoid).-X
X-> Ill Rst: +2 race vs Ill spells & efcts.-X
> Wpn Famil: "gnome" wpn as mrtl wpn (not extc).
> Lang: Common, gonme, sylvan. high Int [draconic, dwarven, elven, giant, goblin, orc]
X-> SLA: Danc Lgts:E1@Lvl, Ghst Snd:I0@Lvl, Spk Anml:T1@Lvl. Cast [Ill] spells +1 DC.-X
> Alt: Master Tinker: +1 DsblDev, Know(engr), prof with crafted wpn. X-DEF train, Hatred-X
> Alt: Magical Linguist: cast [lang]/symbol/glyph/mag writing +1 DC & +2 race sv spells, SLA arcn mark, comp lang, mssg, rd mag 1/d, X-Gnome Mag, Ill Rst-X
> Alt: Academician: +2 one Know(), X-Obssv-X
Class Abil
> Bardic Know(Ex): +[bard/2] all Know() checks and may make them untrained(no ranks). --> Know(any) +2.
> Archaeologist’s Luck(Ex): Swft actn (need only Free actn to maintain) +1(or +2@5, +3@11, +4@17) luck for 1 full round on atk & wpn dmg, saves, skill chk (4 +Cha)r/d. --> +3(FtFvd)/+2 8r/d.
> Lore Master(Ex)@2: may take "20" on Know chks (1 +(Bard-2)/6])/d --> 1/d.
> Clever Explorer(Ex)@2: +[bard/2] Dsbl Dev & Prcptn. Disable in half the normal time (min 1r, lock as Std actn). @6th may take "10" on Dsbl Dev & disarm magical traps even if distracted/threatened. Replaces Vers Pfrm.
> Uncanny Dodge(Ex)@2: see Rogue, Not flt-ftd. Does not lose Dex to AC if the attacker is invisible (but can if immobilized|sucessfully feinted). Replaces Well-versed.
> Trap Sense(Ex)@3: +([bard/3], max +6) vs traps, see Rogue.
> Rogue Talent@4:
Wpn & Armr Prof: all smpl, mrtl, lgt med hvy armr, shields.
Abil: 20pt=[12,16,12,13,10,13]->Gnome[10,16,14,13,10,15]->+1 Cha@4
Traits:
T1: Fate's Favored(Fth): increase [luck] +1.
T2: Nimble Finger Keen Mind(Rlgn:Brigh): +1 trt Dsbl Dev(class skl).
Feats:
F(Ftr)1: Weapon Finesse(Cmbt)
F1: Dirty Fighting(Cmbt)
F(Ftr)2: Combat Reflexes(Cmbt), Cls: Brav +1.
F3: Lingering Performance(Gen-BrdPfrm)
F(Brd)4: Rogue Talent-Unbalancing Trick(Ex)->Improved Trip Feat.
F5: Impvd Disarm(Cmbt)
F7: Wpn Fcs(Cmbt)(Whip)
Skills(41):Acro* +12(5), Appr* +5(1), Bluff* 11(1), Clmb*, Crft* +5(1), Diplo* +10(3){+2}, Dsgs*, DsblDev* +11(1){+1,2}, Esc Art*, Hndl Anml*, Intim*, Know*(3(+2}, engr +8(1){+1,2},(one){+2,2}), Ling* +7(1){+2}(abyssal), Prcptn* +14(7){+2,2}, Pfrm* (7,5), Prof*, Ride* +10(3), Sns Mtv*, SoHnd*, Splcrft*, Stlth* +12(1){+4 sml}, Srvl*, Swim*, and UMD* +8(1).
Gear: $1271.50 & mw ci gladius(shtswd) 1.5lb $330.
Equip:+2 mw sml studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) Hrd:6 HP:32, Wt:10lb $4168, +2 mw sml lgt steel quickdraw shield (+3AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:14, HP:25, Wt:3.5lb $3180, +1 sml lthr whip 1hnd extc {WpnFnss} +1(1d2 c20 *2)S (+1 armr/+3 natl armr)NL disarm, reach(non-threat 15ft, non-adj foes), trip, provoke AoO, no 2hnd bns, Hrd:4 HP:12, 1lb $2300.5 {+2 or agile (+1) +$6000!}, Belt Dex +2 sml 0.5lb $4000, Headband Cha +2 $4000, Cloak Rst +2 sml 0.5lb $4000. Carry Cap=Lgt[0-24],Med[25-49],Hvy[50-75]. Cash $250.
=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===
Init:+4, Sense:low-lgt vision, Prcptn:+14
Abil:[10, 18(+4), 14(+2), 13(+1), 10, 18(+4)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+4(+8 WpnFnss) CMD:+13(+2 vs trip) {-1 sz}.
AC: 23, tch 15, fftd 23(19) (+5 armr, +3 shld, +4 Dex +1 sz).
HP: 46 (2d10 +5d8 +5{Lvl}){PFS=10+6+(5*5)+5}.
Saves: F +8, R +10, W +6, +2 vs [Ill] spls/efct, +2 vs symbl/mag writing, +1 vs [fear], likely +3 [luck] FtFvd & Arch Luck.
Mov Spd:20ft
Bard Spells Known[#slots]/day (CL 5th, Cha +4; DC:14+Splvl (+1 Ill, +1 [lang]), Conc +9)
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:4[5]/d, 2nd:3[3]/d.
SLA: Arcn Mark:U0@Lvl, Comp Lang:D1@Lvl, Mssg:T0@Lvl, Rd Mag:D0@Lvl 1/d.
BrdPfrm: none.
Mle Atk: +1 mw lthr whip +11(1d2+1 c20 *2)S Rch:15ft {likely NL} provokes, non-adj trgts, does not threaten. {likely Swft actn +3(+3) FtFvd}
Mle Atk: mw ci gladius +10(1d4 c19+ *2)P/S, pfrm.
Tactic: Buff the party or whip soft targets at range. Attempt CM dirty trick(flank, then no provoke)+4, trip(whip may still provoke){+2}, disarm(whip may still provoke) at +8(gladius) +9(whip, non-adjacent).
| Azothath |
Lucus Fabula sml fey(Gathlain) Bard-Filidh 7 (mixed ranged spellcaster build)
again PFS legal, 20 pt buy Abil, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Notes about archetype (Ult Wild p40): a bit overboard druid themed, no martial gains, no druid spells(Gathlain fixes that)...
Race: Gathlain
> Abil: [0,+2,-2,0,0,+2].
> sz: Small +1 sz AC, +1 sz atk, -1 sz CM, +2 sz Fly, +4 sz Stlth.
X-> Move: Spd:30ft, Fly:40(poor).-X
> Senses: low-lgt vision.
> Natl Armr: +1 natl AC.
> SLA: entangle:T1@Lvl, feather step:T1@Lvl.
> Alt: Symb Imbal: Move: Spd:20ft, Fly:40(avg).
> Fvd Cls Bard: +1/2 Pfrm(Comedy) skill {or 1 rank normally... it is comedy!}. Add top (SplLvl-1) Druid spell to spell list & known spells {okay! that's a winner}.
Faith: Lantern King(CN) Eldest; AoCrcrn: laughter, mischief, transformation; Dom: Charm, Chaos, Madness, Trickery; SubDom:Deception, Love, Lust, Thievery; Fav'd Wpn: Dagger; Symbol: Golden lantern containing colored lights; Anml: Firefly: Colors: black, gold.
Abil: starting at [PFS]20pts=[10,14,12,13,10,16]-->[10,{18}16,10,{14}13,10,{20}18].
Lang: common, sylvan, elven @Int12, draconic @1, goblin @2, tian @3, giant @4, varisian @Int14, abyssal @5. needed to affect others
Prof: simple weapons[cestusʷ(lgt smpl), daggerʷ(lgt smpl), morningstar(1hnd smpl), shortspear(1hnd smpl), longspear(2hnd mrtl), spear(2hnd smpl), lgt/hvy crossbows(rng smpl), etc], longsword(dueling sword)(1hnd mrtl), rapierʷ(1hnd mrtl), sapʷ(lgt mrtl), short swordʷ(gladius)(lgt mrtl), shortbow/comp shortbow(rng mrtl), whipʷ(extc 1hnd), light armor(non-metal), shields(non-metal). ʷWpnFnss, ʳrace
Traits:
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort 'poor' save for bard.
T2: Indom Faith(Fth) +1 Will. Lantern King.
(maybe a bonus T3:Fate's Favored, Fey Protection(Mag), Curator of Mystic Secrets(Exemplar - Magic) Extra Traits: T3:Mag Lineage & T4:Wayang Splhuntr.)
Feats:
F1: Point-blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot. those 2 basics out of the way
Abil4: Int +1 (13->14). the game likes even numbers
Fvd Cls4: Chrm Anml:E1 {works with Spk w Anml & Hndl Anml}.
F5: Weapon Finesse(WpnFnss). at least not AS bad as before
F7: MM:Reach Spl(+n) [+n-> category to: tch, cls, med, lng](tch->rng tch) or SplFcs(Ench).
Fvd Cls7: Barkskin:T2 AC! I feel much safer
(-tbd-) Abil8: Cha +1.
(-tbd-) Fvd Cls: Resist Energy:A2
(-tbd-) F9: MM:Persistent Spl(+2), or MM:Silent Spl(+1), or Grtr SplFcs(Ench).
(-tbd-) Fvd Cls: B Endur(Con):T2 or Greensgt:T2
Class Abil:
> Filidh Armr & Wpns: non-metal armor & shlds. Ironwood & metal wpns okay.
> Bard: Bardic knowledge: +[bard/2] Know(0), bardic performance, cantrips, spellcasting. 7th->+3.
> Filidh Natl Mag: Divine casting with symbol/instrument. Holy Symbol: wood $1, Fe$5, Ag $25, Au $100, tattoo $100, compartment +5, flask +10.
> Filidh Nat Song: [Filidh]/d may Swft actn lose a spell slot for +SplLvl BrdPfrm r. 7th->7/d.
> BrdPfrm Echo Natr(Su): [mind-afct] audible comp +[(bard+7)/6] insgt Rflx & AC for allies. Replace inspire courage. 7th->+2 insgt Rflx & AC!
> Bard2: Versatile performance: Pfrm(Comedy)->Bluff, Intimidate, Well-Versed(Ex) +4 (untyped) sv BrdPfrm, [sonc, lang] efcts.
> Bard3: Inspire Comptence. 7th->+3.
> Bard5: Lore Master(Ex): may take "20" on Know chks (1 +(Bard-2)/6])/d -->1/d.
> Bard6: Versatile performance: Pfrm(Wind)-> Diplomacy, Handle Animal.
> BrdPfrm Divn Song(Sp)@6: BrdPfrm 6r over 10min audible comp divination:D(3-4)@Lvl 70+Lvl% gain advice/info for a topic to each ally. Replace suggestion.
(-tbd-) > Voices Life(Su)@8: audible comp self & allies gain speak with animals and speak with plants during BrdPfrm. Replace dirge of doom.
> Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spl Slots 0th:-- 1st:4+2 2nd:3+1 3rd:1+1, Spls Knwn: 0th:6, 1st:5, 2nd:4, 3rd:2
> BrdPfrm(start as Mov actn)@7: countersong(Su), distraction(Su), fascinate(Su), i̶n̶s̶p̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶c̶o̶u̶r̶a̶g̶e̶(̶S̶u̶)̶ ̶+̶1̶/̶+̶2̶ Echo Natr(Su), inspire competence(Su) +2/+3, s̶u̶g̶g̶e̶s̶t̶i̶o̶n̶(̶S̶u̶)̶ Divn Song(Sp): BrdPfrm 6r over 10min audible comp divination:D(3-4)@Lvl 70+Lvl% gain advice/info for allies, (-tbd-)d̶i̶r̶g̶e̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶d̶o̶o̶m̶ Voices Life(Su)@8.
Skills(rnk 56): Acro*ˠ +12(5)|+16, Appr* +6(1), Bluff* +17(7), Clmb*, Crft*(Alchemy (), Traps ()), Diplo*ˠ +9(1)|+15, Dsgs*, Esc Art* +8(1), Fly*ˠ +6(0)|+18{+2}, Hndl Anmlˠ ()|+15, Intmd* +9(1), Know*(arcn +9(1){3}, dngn +9(1){3}, engr +(){3}, geog +(){3}, hist +9(1){3}, locl +9(1){3}, natr +9(1){3}, nobl +9(1){3}, plns +9(1){3}, rlgn +(){3}), Ling* +10(5){see Lang}, Prcptn* +10(7), Pfrm*(Dance(jig) +17(7){+2 crcm}, Wind(duduk(clarinet)) +15(5){+2 crcm}), Prof*, Ride +10(3), Sns Mtv* +4(1), SoH* +8(1), Splcrft* +6(1), Stlth* +12(1){+4}, UMD* +9(1). *Cls skl, ˢSkl Fcs, ˠVersPfrm
Gear:
sml bandolier $0.25[8](1:med holy symbol wood flask(Lantern King) $11 with Pot:Infrnl Heal:C1 Fast Heal 10r $50, 2:stillgut $50, 3:Pot:antitoxin $50, 4:antiplague $50, 5:Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, 6:Wand:Tap Nat'l Beauty:T1@1 $360, 7&8:Flask:Alch Fire $40), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$2.5, SLWS-LH[Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24] $360]$2.5, sml backpack $1 (sml Spellbook(notes) $8, sml ink pot $4, sml inkpen [2] $0.1, sm stl mirror $10, sml whetstone $0.01, sml waterskin [2] $1, sml Fld ration [6] $1.5). Worn: adv outfit, mw tool Pfrm(dance) compression socks {+2 crcm} $50, mw tool Pfrm(wind) darkwood duduk {+2 crcm} $60, spell comp pouch $2.5, Holy Symbol tattoo(Lantern King, L-wing) $100, painted green triple knot(Magdh, R-wing) $1, ioun torch(dull grey ioun stone w Cont Flm:K3@12) $75. == 2010.36
Equip:
+2 mw sml spdrsilk armr (+5AC, Dex:+6, AChk:0, SplFail:10%(0)), Hrd:6 HP:27, 2lb $4575, mw sml lgt darkwood quickdraw shield (+1AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:5, HP:3, Wt:1.5lb $206.5, mw sml cold iron(ci) gladiusʷ lgt mrtl +1(1d4 c19+ *2)P|S pfrm, Hrd:10 HP:2 1.5lb $315, +1 mw sml comp shortbow(+0 Str) +1(1d4+1 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, Hrd:7 HP:15, 1lb $2337.5, sml Arrw: ci & WpnBlch silver [10] $5.5, ci [10] $0.5, thistle (bleed 1 1d6r) [10] $5, sml sap (1d4 c20 *2)B NL 1lb $0.5, mw sml mith dagger(dirk) +1(1d3 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft, Hrd:15 HP:2, $251 0.25lb, Aegis of recovery [neck] $1500, Cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, Headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000, Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000 == $21196.5
Ttl=23500-2010.36-21196.5 -> cash 293.14gp.
=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===
Init:+4, Sense:low-lgt vision, Prcptn:+10
Abil:[10, 18(+4), 10, 14(+2), 10, 20(+5)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+4(WpnFnss +8) CMD:+18 {-1 sz}. You Fly(no trip).
AC: 26/22(25/21), tch 15, fftd 21/18(17) (+5 armr, +1 shld, +4 Dex, +1 natl(+3 barkskin) +1 sz).
HP: 43 (7d8 +5{Lvl}){PFS=8+(6*5)+5}.
Saves: F +5, R +11, W +8, fey type, +4 sv BrdPfrm, [sonc, lang] efcts, reroll +2 cont efct.
Mov Spd:20, Fly 40(avg)
Bard Spells Known[#slots]/day (CL 7th, Cha +5; DC:15+Splvl, Conc +12)
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:5+Chrm Anml[6]/d, 2nd:4+Barkskin[4]/d, 3rd:2[2]/d. Swft actn lose SplLvl for +(SplLvl)r BrdPfrm [7]/d. MM:Reach Spl(for +1 SplLvl tch->rng tch at Cls range).
SLA: entangle:T1@Lvl, feather step:T1@Lvl.
> BrdPfrm(start as Mov actn)@7: countersong(Su), distraction(Su), fascinate(Su), Echo Natr(Su) +2 insgt Rflx & AC, inspire competence(Su) +3, Divn Song(Sp){RP & buff before cmbt}.
Pre-Atk: Feint(Std actn, no AoO): Bluff DC((10 +(Foe BAB) +(Foe Wis)) -OR- Foe 10+SnsMtv) vs d20+17, Foe loses Dex to AC for your next atk. Non-Humn -4, Anml -8, Int:- no.
Rng Atk: +1 mw comp shtbow +12≤30ft/+11 (1d6(grv bow)/1d4 +2≤30ft/+1 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, qvr: thstl(bleed 1 1d6r) [6], ci&Ag [6], ci [8]. stow'd thstl[4], ci&Ag[4], ci [2].
Mle Atk:(if you have to, Std actn) mw sml ci gladius +11(1d4 c19+ *2)P|S.
Mle/Rng Atk: mw sml mith dagger +11(1d4 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft.
Mle Atk: sml sap +10(1d4 c20 *2)B NL.
Tactic: Buff the party, BrdPfrm, or use shortbow from range. Maybe feint at distance(prcptn mods) then rng atk or rng tch, avoid melee until low on spells. Better build than I expected with lots of fey RP and deity shenanigans. Hideous Laughter is a good spell for putting a low Will target on pause and Persistent makes it killer. Silent Spl makes you rather sneaky as a Bard...
Possibilities:
> stock some potions/scrolls/wands.
> Get a mw tool reinforced & pocketed scarf to SoH {+2 crcm} $10+50 (GM call) {see Bard spells}.
> ask your GM if you can get a Giant Bee or Corgi mount (it's thematic sillyness).
> buy a weapon (you're a spellcaster). I went for the defensive & ability basics & your god's wpn is a dagger... sml mithral (mw) gladius $1507.5, sml blood crystal mw gladius $1807.5(best choice IMO), sml elysian bronze mw gladius $1307.5, plus $2000(+1). MW sap and another mithral dirk would be nice.
> two First Lvl runestones, one Second Lvl runestone, some ioun stones would be very helpful.
> Flagbearer Feat is an option trading a feat for +1 morl bonus BUT I think Spl Fcs or Metamagics are better. It requires you use a hand (no bow but can cast or BrdPfrm)(flag & shield)(flag & gladius) which is not so great for action efficiency if your combat pinging(arrws) is needed.
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Lucus Fabula sml fey(Gathlain) Bard-Filidh 7 (mixed ranged spellcaster build) ran out of time
AC: 25/22, tch 15, fftd 21/18 (+5 armr, +1 shld, +4 Dex, (+3 barkskin)/+1 natl, +1 sz).
comment: honestly the class seems a match for the race. It would not work out as nicely with others besides halfling(luck), gnome(Ill), or samsaran(MythPastLife) as picking up some spells and putting them on your known list or having casting synergy is key.
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Senex Socie med humanoid(human) Brd-Archeologist 7 (centric melee/ranged build, note Dex>Cha)
A bit of a rework here as I balanced it for PFS abilities & HPs, Fate's Fav'd and Dex>Cha drives the build, math told me 8*(+2)<7*(+3).
again PFS legal, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Note about Bard-Archeologist archetype: you trade Bardic Performance for Rogue talents and (self buff)[luck] keeping your limited spells so think a non-precision self-contained rougish build around the same effectiveness. Good Trait = Fate's Fav'd.
Race: Human, Region:(elvish, see MilTrad Feat)
Abil: 20pts=[14,14,12,13,10,14]->[14,16,12,13,10,14]
> Abil: +2 to One Ability Score. -> Dex!
> Feat: choose a bonus feat.
> Skilled: +1 HP & Skill Rank per level.
> Languages: Common, ethnic, high Intelligence scores can choose.
> Fav'd Cls: add (SplLvl-1) bard spell to known. like Sor vs(1HP & SklPt), as a limited Spon caster this is better but a non-bard spell would have been better. I'll do two for 1st and 2nd.
Lang: common, elven(ethnic), polyglot@Int12, dwarven @1, anc. osiriani @2, anc. alzanti @3, anc. Thassilonian @4, Kelish @4(Int), anc. jistka @5, abyssal @6, infernal @7.
Prof: simple weapons[cestusʷ(lgt smpl), daggerʷ(lgt smpl), morningstar(1hnd smpl), shortspear(1hnd smpl), longspear(2hnd mrtl), spear(2hnd smpl), lgt/hvy crossbows(rng smpl), etc], longsword(dueling sword)(1hnd mrtl), rapierʷ(1hnd mrtl), sapʷ(lgt mrtl), short swordʷ(gladius)(lgt mrtl), shortbow/comp shortbow(rng mrtl), whipʷ(extc 1hnd), light armor, shields. ʷWpnFnss, ʳrace
Traits:
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort, 'poor' save for bard.
T2: Fate's Favored(Fth){+1 to [luck]} -or- Indom Faith(Fth){ +1 Will} -or- Adopted(soc){race trait(elvish Wpn Famil[longbows, shortbows{bard}, lngswd{bard}, rapier{bard}, "elven" wpn famil(extc->mrtl)])}.
(maybe a bonus region T3: Abedengo Spellpiercer(Sodden Lands)/Quantium University Graduate(Nex & for arcane spls): +2 Conc chk.)
Feats:
FH: Military Tradition -> Wpn Prof Elven curve blade, Elven thorn blade. Rather than longsword this gives some interesting possibilities. To stick with a culture I chose the same racial name type. Orc weapons would be interesting.
F1: Point-blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot.
Abil4: Int +1 (13->14) the game likes even numbers and more skill points is a good thing for a Bard.
F5: Skill Fcs (Bluff). {Wpn Fnss via Rogue Talent happened at Bard 4!}.
F7: Wpn Fcs (thorn blade) {preppin for Slashing Grace}
Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spl Slots(Cha 16) 0th:-- 1st:4+1 2nd:3+1 3rd:1+1, Spls Knwn: 0th:6 1st:5 2nd:4 3rd:2
Abil8: Cha +1...
Class Abil:
> Bardic Know(Ex): +[bard/2] all Know() checks and may make them untrained(no ranks). --> Know(any) +3.
> Archaeologist’s Luck(Ex): Swft actn (need only Free actn to maintain) +1(or +2@5, +3@11, +4@17) luck for 1 full round on atk & wpn dmg, saves, skill chk (4 +Cha)r/d. --> +3{FtFvd}(+2)[luck] 7r/d.
> Lore Master(Ex)@2: may take "20" on Know chks (1 +(Bard-2)/6])/d --> 1/d.
> Clever Explorer(Ex)@2: +[bard/2] Dsbl Dev & Prcptn. Disable in half the normal time (min 1r, lock as Std actn). @6th may take "10" on Dsbl Dev & disarm magical traps even if distracted/threatened. Replaces Vers Pfrm. Note: didn't say Dsbl Dev was a class skill, really?!
> Uncanny Dodge(Ex)@2: see Rogue, Not flt-ftd. Does not lose Dex to AC if the attacker is invisible (but can if immobilized|sucessfully feinted). Replaces Well-versed.
> Trap Sense(Ex)@3: +([bard/3], max +6) vs traps, see Rogue.
> Rogue Talent@4: Finesse Rogue-> Weapon Finesse (melee & the exotic weapons).
> Evasion(Ex)@6: mobile & (no to lgt) armor Rflx sv for dmg/2 does 0 dmg. really highlights Dex.
> (tbd) Imp Uncanny Dodge(Ex)@8:
> (tbd) Rogue Talent@8: Combat Trick->Feat(cmbt). How about Slashing Grace(cmbt)?! A combat feat is damage grrrravy. Alternate feat paths to consider; Dodge-Mobility-Spring Atk, Combat Expertise(feat tax)-many others, Combat Reflexes(not a front liner), Power Atk.
> (tbd) Jack of All Trades(Ex)@10: use any skill, even trained only skills. At 16th considers all skills to be class skills, and at 19th level may take 10 on any skill check even if it is not normally allowed.
Skills(rnk 63-2{FvdCls}): Acro* +12(5), Appr* +6(1), Bluff*ˢ +16(7){+3}{feint! get a Feat for it}, Clmb*, Crft*(Traps +6(1)), Diplo* +13(7), Disable Dev +11(1){+3}, Dsgs*, Esc Art* +8(1), Fly, Intmd* +7(1), Know*(arcn +9(1){+3}, dngn +9(1){+3}, engr +(){+3}, geog +(){+3}, hist +9(1){+3}, locl +9(1){+3}, natr +9(1){+3}, nobl +(){+3}, plns +(){+3}, rlgn +9(1){+3}), Ling* +12(7){see Lang}, Prcptn* +13(7){+3}, Pfrm*(Sing{hands free} +13(7){pretend to be a regular bard}), Prof*, Ride +7(3), Sns Mtv* +4(1), SoH*, Splcrft* +6(1), Stlth* +8(1), UMD* +10(4). *Cls skl, ˢSkl Fcs, ˠVersPfrm, ʳrace, {bonus} (crcm)circumstance
Gear:
Bandolier $0.5[8](1:Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 heal 1d8+1 $50, 2:Pot:Rmv Sickness:C1@1 $50, 3:Oil:Blss Wpn:T1@1 $50, 4:Antiplague $50, 5:Antitoxin $50, 6:Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, 7:Wand:Tap Inner Beauty:D1@1 [24], 8:Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24]), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$5, SLWS-LH[Wand:Vanish:I1@1 dur:1r [24] $360]$5, Backpack $2 (sunrod [2] $4, 50ft silk rope $10, grappling hook $1, piton [10] $1, Spellbook(notes) $15, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sm stl mirror $10, flint & steel $1, whetstone $0.02, crowbar $2, folding shovel $2, bedroll $0.1, blanket $0.5, mess kit $0.2, soap 0.5lb $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3). worn: adv outfit, spell comp pouch $5, signal whistle $0.8. == 2128.33
Equip:
+2 mw studded leather lgt armr (+5AC, Dex:+5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%(0)) $4175, +1 mw steel Buckler (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0), Hrd:12, HP:15, Wt:5lb note:-1(0) with weapon in buckler hand) $1155, mw comp shortbow +1(1d6 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft Hrd:5 HP:10 8lb $525, Arrw: cold iron & WpnBlch silver [10] $6, cold iron [10] $1, thistle(1 bleed 1d6r) [6] $6, [20] $1, +1 Elven thorn bladeʷ extc 1hnd wpn +1(1d6+1 c18+ *2)P|S +2 confirm crit, 4lb $2360. (toss up between ElyzBrnz +1000 or Mithral +2000), Elven curve bladeʷ extc 2hnd wpn (1d10 c18+ *2)S +2 crcm vs sunder 7lb $80, obsidian daggerʷ [4] $4, Aegis of recovery [neck155] $1500, Cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, Headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000, Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000 == $21288
Ttl=23500-2128.33-21288 -> cash 83.67gp (ditch a wand for +$360).
=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===
Init:+4, Sense:, Prcptn:+13
Abil:[14(+2), 18(+4), 12(+1), 14(+2), 10(0), 16(+3)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+7(WpnFnss +9), CMD:+21.
AC: 21/19, tch 14, fftd 17 (+5 armr, +2 shld, +4 Dex). Likely +3[luck].
HP: 50 (7d8+7 +5{7 Lvl -2 FvdCls}){PFS=8+(6*5)+7(Con)+5(Lvl)}
Saves: F +6 6, R +11 10 W +7. Likely +3[luck].
Pre-Atk: Feint Std actn using Bluff +16! if appropriate (situational).
Mle Atk: +1 mw elvn thorn bladeʷ(1hnd) +11(1d6+3 c18+ *2)P|S, +2 confrm crit. Likely +3(+3)[luck] [7]r/d.
Mle Atk: elvn curve bladeʷ(2hnd) +9(1d10+3 c18+ *2)S +2 crcm vs sunder {at -1(0) due to buckler}. Likely +3(+3)[luck].
Mle Atk: {pretty decent with most proficient light and 1hnd wpns due to abil scores}
Mle/Rng Atk: obsd daggerʷ +10(1d4 c19+ *2)S|P Rng:10ft [4] {fragile}.
Rng Atk: mw comp shortbow(+2 Str) +11≤30ft/+10 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +3≤30ft/+2 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, Quiver: ci&Ag [6], ci [4], thistle(1 bleed 1d6r) [6], arrw [4]. Likely +3(+3)[luck].
Bard Spells Known [#slots]/day (CL 7th, Cha +3; DC:13+SpLvl, conc +10)
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:6[5]/d, 2nd:5[4]/d, 3rd:2[2]/d.
BrdPfrm: none.
Tactic: fire away with the comp shortbow, hack with the thorn blade. Sing & Buff your allies via spells to make everyone worry that you're a bard or earn money on the weekend(downtime). You are already primed for better melee and ranged.
Possibilities:
> +1 enhc and Adaptive for the comp bow +$3000. I only spent $2000 on wpn enhc as there just wasn't $5000 without ditching some magic.
> On special materials I think mithral would be better for the thornblade with straight up enhc bonuses and elz Bronze for the curve blade with bane. As you're not a construct destroyer I'd skip adamantine until later and just get the golembane amulet[neck]. Blood Crystal thornblade $1500 is an option if you inflict bleed (like with arrows). Cryptstone is nice but a bludgeoning light(WpnFnss) weapon like handbo, lgt mace?
> I didn't invest feats in Feint (as you're a second liner) but it is reasonable for this build.
> take Ninja 1 for sneak atk & Skls to maximize Rouge Talent gains.
> OR take Monk(flowing) 2 for +3 all saves, IUA, better defense/CM, weapons & use FH for something besides weapons which IS a gain.
> For "cultural weapons" sarenrite split blade sword and scimitar or kukri are good options and you have the ability scores for them. Goblin horsechopper and dogslicer aren't bad (lol). Then there are orc and gnomish weapons...
> Caster's Shield +1 mw lgt wood shield (+2AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:--), scribe single spell up to 3rd level at half cost) $3153. With this item an NPC charge half for scribing it. Ask your GM if you can get a Quickdraw version.
> [luck] bonus like a Four-leaf Clover [none] $3750.
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Nenias Umbravati med outsider(native fetchling) Bard-Dirge Bard 7 (spellcaster build)
again PFS legal, 20 pt buy Abil, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Notes about archetype (Ult Mag p26): better DCs on [fear], a few Necro spells, afect UnD. Loss Vers Pfrm means silly keyboard or percussion.
Race: Kayal (shadow plane humans)
> Abil: [0,+2,0,0,-2,+2].
> Senses: ̶l̶o̶w̶-̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶v̶i̶s̶i̶o̶n̶, darkvision 60ft.
> Skill: +2 race ̶K̶n̶o̶w̶(̶p̶l̶n̶s̶)̶,̶ ̶S̶t̶l̶t̶h̶ Bluff, Diplo.
> Shdw Blend: in dim light gain 50% miss chance(normal 20%) vs atks but not total concealment.
> Shdw Rst: ER [cold/5, elec/5].
> SLA(Su): ̶D̶s̶g̶s̶ ̶S̶e̶l̶f̶(̶a̶n̶y̶ ̶h̶m̶n̶d̶)̶:̶I̶1̶@̶L̶v̶l̶ ̶1̶/̶d̶, @9th Shdw Walk( ̶s̶e̶l̶f̶):I6@Lvl 1/d, @13th Plane Shft( ̶s̶e̶l̶f̶, Shdw|Matrl plane):C(4-7)@Lvl 1/d.
> Lang: Common, [Aklo, Aquan, Auran, Draconic, D’ziriak(understanding only, cannot speak), Ignan, Terran, and any regional human tongue.].
> Alt Race: Umbral Escort: lose Dsgs Self & (self) on other SLA spells.
Abil: starting at [PFS]20pts=[10,14,12,13,10,16]-->[10,{18}16,10,{14}13,10,{20}18].
> Alt Race: Shdw Agent: +2 Bluff, Diplo.
> Fvd Cls Bard: +1 Dsgs chk with Dsgs Self {thumbs down!}.
Prof: simple weapons[cestusʷ(lgt smpl), daggerʷ(lgt smpl), morningstar(1hnd smpl), shortspear(1hnd smpl), longspear(2hnd mrtl), spear(2hnd smpl), lgt/hvy crossbows(rng smpl), etc], longsword(dueling sword)(1hnd mrtl), rapierʷ(1hnd mrtl), sapʷ(lgt mrtl), short swordʷ(gladius)(lgt mrtl), shortbow/comp shortbow(rng mrtl), whipʷ(extc 1hnd), light armor, shields. ʷWpnFnss, ʳrace
Traits:
T1: Resilient(Cmbt) +1 Fort 'poor' save for bard.
T2: Indom Faith(Fth) +1 Will.
(maybe a bonus T3:Mag Lineage, Wayang Splhuntr.)
Feats:
F1: Point-blank Shot.
F3: Precise Shot. those 2 basics out of the way
Abil4: Int +1 (13->14). the game likes even numbers
F5: Weapon Finesse(WpnFnss). at least not AS bad as before
F7: Spl Fcs:Enchantment(+1 DC). Spectral Hand replaces MM:Reach Spl(+n) [+n-> category to: tch, cls, med, lng](tch->rng tch) or SplFcs(Ench)
(-tbd-) Abil8: Cha +1.
(-tbd-) F9: MM:Persistent Spl(+2), or MM:Silent Spl(+1), or Grtr SplFcs(Ench).
Class Abil:
> Bard: Brdc Know(Ex): +[bard/2] Know(0), 7th->+3.
> Bard: Brdc Pfrm: comp:(A)audio and/or (V)visual comp, @7 Mov actn.
> Bard spellcasting.
> DirgBard2: Haunted Eyes(Ex): +4 (untyped) sv vs [death, fear], enrg drain, death & necro efcts. Replaces well-versed.
> DirgBard2: Scrts ot Dead(Ex): +[bard/2] Know(Rlgn) ident UnD & abils, non-humnd only [mind-afct] spells affect (mindless & sentient) undead, add one arcane:N to spells known {that you can cast} at ([bard+2]/4). Replaces versatile performance.
> Bard3: Inspire Comptence. 7th->+3.
> DirgBard5: Haunt Refrain(Su): Pfrm(keyboard, percussion) +[bard/2] check for Intimidate check to demoralize an opponent. Created [fear] efct sv –(2 +[(bard-5)/5]) (untyped) penalty. Replaces lore master.
> Brd7:+5, 2,5,5 Spls Known[Slots] Cha 20(+5) 0th:6[n] 1st:5[4+2] 2nd:4[3+1] 3rd:2[1+1].
> BrdPfrm(start as Mov actn)@7: countersong(Su), distraction(Su), fascinate(Su), inspire courage(Su) +1/+2, inspire competence(Su) +2/+3, suggestion(Sp), (-tbd-)dirge of doom(Su) @8, (-tbd-)inspire greatness(Su)@9, (-tbd-) Dance of the Dead(Su)@10.
Abil: starting at [PFS]20pts=[10,14,10,13,12,16]-->[10,{18(+4)}16,10,{14(+2)}13,10,{20(+5)}18]@7th.
Lang: common(chelish), varisian{ethnic}, shadowtongue @Int12, napsu-sign language @1, undercommon @2, infernal @3, abyssal @4, giant @Int14, goblin @5, wayang @6, necril @7. needed to affect others
Skills(rnk 56): Acro* +12(5), Appr* +6(1), Bluff* +15(7){+2}, Clmb*, Crft*(Alchemy (), Traps ()), Diplo* +11(1){+2}, Dsgs*, Esc Art* +8(1), Fly* +6(0), Intmd*, Know*(arcn +9(1){3}, dngn (){3}, engr +(){3}, geog +(){3}, hist +9(1){3}, locl +9(1){3}, natr +(){3}, nobl +9(1){3}, plns +9(1){3}, rlgn +11(1){3+3}), Ling* +12(7){see Lang}, Prcptn* +10(7), Pfrm*(Keybrd(accordn) +17(7){+2 crcm}, Prcssn() +15(5){+2 crcm}), Prof*, Ride +10(3), Sns Mtv* +4(1), SoH* +8(1), Splcrft* +6(1), Stlth* +8(1), UMD* +10(2). *Cls skl, ˢSkl Fcs, ˠVersPfrm
Gear:
sml bandolier $0.5[8](1:med holy symbol wood flask(Desna) $11 with Pot:Infrnl Heal:C1 Fast Heal 10r $50, 2:stillgut $50, 3:Pot:antitoxin $50, 4:antiplague $50, 5:Wand:Hgtn Aware:D1@1 [24] $360, 6:Wand:Tap Nat'l Beauty:T1@1 $360, 7:Wand:Grav Bow:T1@1{UMD:20} [24] $360, 8: Flask:Alch Fire $20), Spring-loaded Wrist Sheath(SLWS-RH)[Wand:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 [24] $360]$5, SLWS-LH[Wand:Vanish:I1@1 [24] $360]$5, backpack $2 (Spellbook(notes) $15, ink pot $8, inkpen [2] $0.2, sml stl mirror $10, whetstone $0.01, waterskin [2] $2, Fld ration [6] $3). Worn: adv outfit, mw tool Pfrm(keybrd) mw darkwood and ivory chromatic accordian/concertina {+2 crcm} $100, mw tool Pfrm(percssn) mw musical bonesaw/flexatone w bow {+2 crcm} $50, spell comp pouch $5, ioun torch(dull grey ioun stone w Cont Flm:K3@12) $75. == $2311.71
Equip:
+2 darkcloth studded leather mw (AC:+5, Dex:7, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0)) Hrd:14, HP:35, 10lb $4775, mw lgt darkwood quickdraw shield (+1AC, Dex:--, AChk:0, SplFail:5%(0) Hrd:10, HP:7, Wt:3 $263, cold iron(ci) gladiusʷ lgt mrtl (1d6 c19+ *2)P|S pfrm Hrd:10 HP:2 3lb $30, +1 mw comp shortbow +1(1d6+1 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft Hrd:7 HP:15, 2lb $2375, Arrw: ci & WpnBlch silver [10] $6, ci [10] $1, thistle (bleed 1 1d6r) [10] $10, sap (1d6 c20 *2)B NL 2lb $1, obsdn dagger +0(1d4 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft {fragile} Hrd:5 HP:2, 0.75lb [4] $4, Aegis of recovery [neck] $1500, Cloak of resistance +2 [shldr] $4000, Headband of Cha +2 [hdbnd] $4000, Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000 == $20965
Ttl=23500-2311.71-20965 -> cash 223.29gp.
=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===
Init:+4, Sense:darkvision 60ft, Prcptn:+10
Abil:[10, 18(+4), 10, 14(+2), 10, 20(+5)].
BAB:+5, CMB:+5(WpnFnss +9) CMD:+19.
AC: 20/19, tch 14, fftd 16 (+5 armr, +1 shld, +4 Dex).
HP: 45 (7d8 +7{Lvl}){PFS=8+(6*5)+7}.
Saves: F +5, R +11 , W +8, outsider(native), +4 vs [death, fear], enrg drain, death & necro efcts, reroll +2 cont efct.
DEF Qual: ER [cold/5, elec/5]
Mov Spd:30
Bard Spells Known[#slots]/day (CL 7th, Cha +5; DC:15+Splvl +1 Ench, Conc +12)
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:5[6]/d, 2nd:4+SpectralHand:N2[4]/d, 3rd:2+RayExhaustion:N3[2]/d. tgt: -2 sv [fear] efct.
SLA(Su): Shdw Walk:I6@Lvl (7 crtr dur:7hr) 1/d, (-tbd-)@13th Plane Shft(Shdw|Matrl pln):C7@Lvl 1/d.
> BrdPfrm(start as Mov actn)@7 [21]r/d: countersong(Su) Comp:A, distraction(Su) Comp:V, fascinate(Su) Comp:A,V, inspire courage(Su) Comp:A|V +2, inspire competence(Su) Comp:A +3, {fasc->}suggestion(Sp) Comp:A,V.
Pre-Atk: Prep Spctrl Hand for rng'd Tch spls -or- Feint(Std actn, no AoO): Bluff DC((10 +(Foe BAB) +(Foe Wis)) -OR- Foe 10+SnsMtv) vs d20+15, Foe loses Dex to AC for your next atk. Non-Humn -4, Anml -8, Int:- no.
Rng Atk: +1 mw comp shtbow +11≤30ft/+10 (1d8(grv bow)/1d6 +2≤30ft/+1 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft, qvr: thstl(bleed 1 1d6r) [6], ci&Ag [6], ci [8].
Mle Atk:(if you have to, Std actn) ci gladiusʷ +9(1d6 c19+ *2)P|S.
Mle/Rng Atk: obsdn daggerʷ +9(1d4 c19+ *2)P|S Rng:10ft {fragile} [4].
Mle Atk: sapʷ +9(1d6 c20 *2)B NL.
Tactic: Buff the party(BrdPfrm), debuff the enemy, BrdPfrm to confuse, Feint, or use comp shrtbow from range. Stay in dim lighting (dancing darkness:K1) for 50% miss chance. Avoid melee until low on spells then shield & gladius.
Possibilities:
> Get a mw tool reinforced & pocketed scarf to SoH {+2 crcm} $10+50 (GM call) {see Bard spells}.
> upgrade/buy a weapon (you're a spellcaster). I went for the basics. A mithral (mw) gladius $1515, blood crystal mw gladius $1815(best choice IMO), mw sap $301, mithral dagger $502.
> two First Lvl runestones, one Second Lvl runestone, some ioun stones would be very helpful.
> a few skeletons and you can complete your polka band, and-ah one and-ah two...
| WagnerSika |
Azonath, are you supposed to plug those builds in some program? They are really hard to read.
| Azothath |
Azothath, are you supposed to plug those builds in some program? They are really hard to read. {ed}
they are intentionally detailed to provide insight into the various options, choices, and purchases as the character is created and leveled to seventh level rather than just a finished PC at 7th. I make different (good) choices with each build tailored to the character concept and abilities. This allows readers to change those choices if they desire to see the incremental & cumulative effect.
Purchasing gear and equipment as the character levels is a natural progression that reflects actual progression due to play/experience rather than a contrived bulk purchase. It is also an important part of the character (both in terms of variability and power). With NPCs and NPC wealth it makes sense to do a contrived purchase as they represent a challenge and character at that point in their progression rather than a detailed PC.
The summary "=== the above yields at lvl 7 ===" gives a very basic stat block with attacks and tactics (DPR is a thing).
This is about choices and the result that mimics actual play rather than just a character compendium. This makes them fine PC examples for players rather than NPCs.
The "level by level" format is rather tedious so I prefer to group the choices by topics leaving in the level, thus Feat at 7th is abbreviated as F7. This makes it easier for the reader to compare the choices within a topic but you'll have to jump about a bit in the write up when recreating the character.
A standard PC format gives you the end result but does not inform the reader as to how you got there, the various choices, impact of race, or various rules to create that end result. While handy for GMs, it leaves the bulk of the details in creating that character to the reader and often hides trivial mistakes.
If you want to compare, simply copy each into a document application, name then save each. You can compare them using the metrics of your choice or recreate the character on a PC sheet or spreadsheet based sheet or in some other application.
If you have trouble reproducing the character on a character sheet refer to Archive of Nethys for PF1, the CRB, and your application guide.
As they are public posts if you want to create a standard write-up with text formatting and post the finished named character at 7th level be my guest as I clearly left it to the reader.
| Azothath |
//part 1//3 ===== NPC FORMAT for BARD (NPC Codex) ===== note: "{fill in text}", "// {editorial comment}", "> " for indent, em dash "—"<ctrl-shft-U+2014> and em space " "<ctrl-shft-U+2003> are each one em wide, I tried...
{Thematic title/role} | CR {#}
{Class} {Level} | XP {#}
{size} {type (subtype)} | {Alignment}
Init +{#}; Senses {alphabetic list} Perception +15
===== DEFENSE =====
AC {#}, touch {#], flat-footed {#} ({+# {type: armor & armor{Mag Armr[Frc]}, shield(etc), natural(etc), size, Dex, deflection, etc. usually alphabetized})
hp {#} ({#dN}{+ Con Bonus}{+ Fav'd Cls bonus})
Fort {+#}, Ref {+#}, Will {+#}; {various bonuses such as +4 vs. bardic performance, language-dependent, and sonic}
===== OFFENSE =====
Speed 30 ft. {other movement types}
Melee {magical enhancement or mw} {special material} {weapon name} {usage like (smpl/mrtl/extc 2hnd/1hnd/lgt)} {bonus to hit +1st atk/+2nd atk/+3rd atk...} ({#dN}{+Str/Dex damage}{+magic}{ plus special/rider such as poison & [descriptor]}){BPS} {feats(PwrAtk, WpnFcs, WpnFnss) or weapon abilities such as trip ...} //details added, should be standard or highest DPR attack first line, then others such as defensive fighting with shield or regular weapon use
Melee {magical enhancement or mw} {weapon name} {bonus to hit +1st atk/+2nd atk/+3rd atk...} ({#dN}{+Str/Dex damage +magic}) //standard entry
Ranged {magical enhancement or mw} {special material} {weapon name} {usage like (smpl/mrtl/extc 2hnd/1hnd/lgt)} {bonus to hit +1st atk/+2nd atk/+3rd atk...} ({#dN}{+Str/Dex damage}{+magic}{ plus rider such as poison & [descriptor]}){BPS} Rng {# ft in 1st range increment} {ammo desc:Arrw, Bolt, Bllt, Ston}: {magical/special material [charges], ...} {feats(WpnFcs,PBlkSht,PrcSht) & details} //details added
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| Azothath |
//part 2//3, substitute as needed...
Special Attacks BrdPfrm [{#}]r/d (move actn; countersong, dirge of doom, distraction, fascinate, inspire competence +3, inspire courage +2, inspire greatness, suggestion)
Bard Spells Known[#slots]/day (CL 10th, Cha +5; DC:15+SplLvl +1 Ench, Conc +17) //details added
0th:6[n]/d, 1st:5[6]/d, 2nd:4{+special}[4]/d, 3rd:2[2]/d. {special modifiers such as, tgt: -2 sv [fear] efct.} // I use this if I don't list specific spells, I prefer [] to () for charges or uses.
> 4th (2/day)—legend lore, modify memory (DC 21)
> 3rd (4/day)—blink, dispel magic, major image (DC 20), scrying (DC 20)
> 2nd (5/day)—cure moderate wounds (DC 19), hypnotic pattern(DC 19), suggestion (DC 19), summon swarm, whispering wind
> 1st (7/day)—comprehend languages, hideous laughter (DC 18), silent image (DC 18), unseen servant, ventriloquism (DC 18)
> 0 (at will)—dancing lights, detect magic, ghost sound (DC 17), lullaby (DC 17), mage hand, open/close
{racial or other SLA: {spell:{school}{SplLvl}@{CL} 1/d, etc} //usually this operates off the same caster stats so I put it here for ease of reference
===== TACTICS =====
Before Combat The bard drinks a potion of eagle’s splendor.
During Combat The bard disrupts spellcasters with dispel magic or readied blowgun attacks, and casts blink to protect himself in melee.
Base Statistics Without eagle’s splendor, the bard’s statistics are
> Bard Spells Known reduce spell DCs by 2; Cha 20; Skills Bluff +21, Diplomacy +18, Disguise +7, Perform (act) +14, Perform (keyboard)+18, Perform (oratory) +14. // buy all instruments and make sure at least one is practical in combat(preferably the higher one)!
===== STATISTICS =====
Str 8, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 24
Base Atk +7; CMB +6; CMD 19
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| Azothath |
//part 3//3
Traits //added
Feats {racial then bonus feats}, Deceitful, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Skill Focus (Bluff), Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (blowgun) //list alphabetized, I prefer by order of acquisition
Skills Bluff +23, Diplomacy +20, Disguise +9, Knowledge (arcana) +11, Knowledge (history) +9, Knowledge (planes) +12, Knowledge (religion) +13, Perception +15, Perform (act) +16, Perform(keyboard) +20, Perform (oratory) +16, Sense Motive +10, Sleight of Hand +10, Spellcraft +10
Languages Common
SQ bardic knowledge +5, jack-of-all-trades (use any skill), lore master 1/day, versatile performance (act, keyboard, oratory) //list alphabetized, VersPfrm does not list access to an instrument as a requirement thus higher (Cha+ClsSkl)|{abil bns} is used.
{Combat Gear/Gear} elixir of fire breath 1100gp, potions of eagle’s splendor (2) 600gp, potions of mage armor (2) 100gp. //for sanity list costs, I list containers with magic items for combat here (for those sunder/break guys) then a subtotal
{Other Gear/Equip} +1 blowgun $2302, +1 light mace $2305, headband of alluring charisma +2 $4000, ring of protection +1 $1000. //for sanity list costs and ammo, instruments, containers, etc... then a subtotal
{Pet/Mount/AnmlCmpn/Familiar & Gear} {yeah...}
Cash 343 gp
{short role based descriptive text, generalized modus operandi/routine or goals of character}
{NAME IN CAPs}
[1st Para] {visual description}. {in-scene visual & mood setting description}.
[2nd Para] {supporting setting/stage plan description of action in a typical scene or routine, MO in typical setting}.
> Combat Encounters: {2-4 sentences: additional setting descriptions of hirelings, cohorts. Both offensive and defensive measures.}.
> Roleplaying Suggestions: {2-4 sentences: goals & motivations}.
===== END =====
| Azothath |
I've replaced the first 3 lines with:
{Name} {size} {type}({subtype & AoN link to same}) {class=Bard-Archetype & AoN link to same} {Level} ({general build style note})
again PFS legal, 20 pt buy Abil, 7th level, equip=$23500 with cash~$300.
Notes about archetype ({source}): {comments}.
my personal preference with spells & magic items is to be a bit more specific as there are many interactions. {Spell abbr}{(Metamagic/Feat)}:{School}{usual SplLvl} or :{SplLvl}@{CstrLvl} then {save}:# rather than (DC #) as I'll use parentheticals for details for visual clarity. Wand:MagMssl:K1@1 (1d4+1) is easily distinguishable from an evoker's cast spell MagMssl(Hgtn):K4@9 (1d4+5,(4)1d4+1). Yes, I use K for evocation as enchantment, enhancement, earth are already there...
| Azothath |
Cleric1 Bard multiclass at 5th and 11th
Req: PFS legal, 20 pt Abil buy, 5th Lvl $10500 gear | 11th Lvl $82000 gear, (ᶝ)need chronicle.
Background: raised in an irrisen nunnery with several weeks 'solace' during winter in northern cheliax with the nunns at their yearly congregation and resupply. Giselle chose Reymenda partially out of rebellion and as a reflection of the stern environment and her isolation. As a support character she'll need bard skills, an array of spells, and a reach/ranged attack method as she's not expected to be in melee combat for the most part. originally I did this for someone else using an elven branched spear and bard-Arcane Duelist. I looked at a lot of options, classes, and archetypes but they all lost the core bard abilities with skills and/or spells and the oracle's lame curse was a bit too much, I even dumped varisian pilgrim. Celish ("armored") Diva was the only practical option so I stuck with core. So here's the deadly & severe ballerina rework 8^) - Azothath
{Danseuse} Giselle Anisia Mariinsky Celje Povlova
female human Cleric(Clr)1 (Reymenda CG) Bard(Brd)4
CN med sz humnoid human (f)
Init:+3, Sense:, Prcptn:+5
AC: 16, tch 13, fftd 13 (+3 armr, +3 Dex).
HP: 33 (5d8, PFS=8 +4*(5) +5*1{FCB})
Saves: F +4, R +6, W +8, +4 vs brdc pfrm [snc, lang], +1 scndry saves
Mov Spd:30
Mle: mwk slvrshn{Ag} falchionᐜ(mrtl 2hnd) +5(2d4+1 c18+ *2)S.
Mle: cestus(smpl lgt) +4 (1d4+1 c19+ *2)B|P.
Mle: dagger(smpl lgt) +4|thrw +6 (1d4+1 c19+ *2)P|S, ThrwRng:10'.
Rng: mwk comp shtbow(+1 Str)(mrtl 2hnd) +8≤30'|+7 (1d6+2≤30'|+1 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft arrw: ci&Ag[10], ci[6], thstl[4].
Tattoo SLA daze:E0@5 std actn hmnd <5HD in 35ft Will 15 else dazed 1r 3/d.
Spells (Brd(Arcn) CL:4/5(E) DC:SplLvl+14/15(E) Conc(Cha):+8; Clr(Divn) CL:3/4(E) DC:SplLvl+11/12(E) Conc(Wis):+2)
Brd 2nd(2@2+1/d): heroism:E2, sugstn:E2. opt: dstrs tone:K2, invis:I1, mirr img:I2
Brd 1st(4@4+1/d): hids laugh:E1, hypnotsm:E1, ear-prc scrm:K1, tap innr beauty:D1, vanish:I12PSK. opt: cult adapt:D1, feather step:T1, inocnc:T1, librtn cmmd:T1
Brd 0th(6@will): danc lgts:K0, ghst snd:I0, mend:T0, mssg:T0, prstdg:U0, sum instr:C0.
Clr 1st(1+1ᴰ/d): divn fvr:K1, expd rtrt:T1ᴰ, {spon}CLW:C1. opt: infrnl heal:C1, prot E:A1, shld fth:A1
Clr 0th(3@will): crt wtr:C0, det mag:D0, stblz:C0. opt: det poi:D0, rd mag:D0
Divn Dom: Elysm Call(Su) std actn tch immd save +2 scrd vs E(Chrm, Cmplsn) spl efcts, +2 scrd esc Grpl, ignore first 5ft dfclt terr{Nmbl Step} 1r [4/d]. Restor Tch(Su) std actn tch rmv[dazed, fatgd, shakn, sickn, stggrd] 4/d. Chnl(Su,+): std actn(!AoO) 30ft rad 1d6 heal liv/dmg UnD Will 15 [7]/d, spon cast any "cure" for Splᵎᴰ. Activate Clr, Dom, & Bard list.
BrdPfrmc std actn [14r/d]: Cntrsng Pfrm wind for [sonc, lang] sv (or new) within 30’; Dstractn Pfrm dance/oratory for I[pttrn, figmt] sv (or new) within 30’; Fascnt 1=(1 +[(Brd-1)/3]) crtr within 90’ Will 16 imm 24hr else [fascnt] for pfrm; Insp Courg allies within 30’ +1=(1 +[(Brd+1)/6]) morl vs chrm & fear and comp atk & wpn dmg: Insp Comp ally within 30’ +2=(2 +[(Brd-3)/4]) comp skl chk.
Abil: [12,16(14),10,13,12,18], 20pt & applied: +2 Cha, 4th:+1 Dex->14, belt Dex +2.
BAB: +3, CMB:+4 CMD: 17.
Prfc: smpl wpns, falchion, lngswd, rapier, sap, shtswd, shtbow, whip, lgt & med{Arcn SplFail} armr, shlds(!twr).
Dom: Chaos(Azata), Heal(Restore).
Traits:
T1: Mag Knack(Mag) Clr.
T2: Deft Dodger(Cmbt) +1 Rflx.
Feats:
H1: Point-blank Shot.
F1: Precise Shot.
C1: Clr1: +0 2,0,2; Aura & Chnl(+)1d6 spon "cure"; Dom:Chaos(Azata) & Heal(Restore); Clr Prpd Spl: 0:3, 1:1+1; Fvd Wpn:Falchion.
C1: Dom Spls: Exp Rtrt:T1, Cure Lgt Wnd:C1, Algn Wpn:T2(anarch), Rmv Dis:C2, Fly:T3, Cure Ser Wnd:C3, C Hmmr:K4, Neut Poi:C4, Dspl L:A5, Brk Ench:A5, Plnr Ally(Azata):C6, Heal:C6, Wrd C:K7, Regen:C7, Clk C:A8, Ms Cure Crit:C8, Sum Mon 9:C9[C], Ms Heal:C9.
C2: Brd1: Brd Know +[Brd/2]; Bld Pfrm [(4 +Cha +2*[Brd-1, min 0])r/d] Cntrsng, Dstrctn, Fascnt, InspCourg; Brd Spon Sps.
F3: Spl Fcs (E) +1 DC.
C3: Brd2: Vers Pfrm (Oratory{Diplo, Sns Mtv}), Well-Vrs.
Abil4: Dex +1.
C4: Brd3: Insp Comp +2.
F5: Var Tattoo (E) SLA daze:E0@Lvl 3/d, +1CL.
C5: Brd4 +3 1,1,4 Brd Spon Spl: 0:Knwn:6(slot:any), 1:4(3), 2:2(1).
Skills(rnk 31 +5 FCB): Acroᶜ +7(1), Apprᶜ +5(1), Bluffᶜ +8(1), Clmbᶜ +5(1), Crftᶜ(Alchemy +5(1)), Diploᶜ +11/8(1), Dsgsᶜ +8(1), Esc Artᶜ +7(1), Fly +4(1), Healᶜ +5(1), Intmdᶜ +8(1), Knowᶜ{+2}[arcn +7(1), dngn +7(1), engr +6(0), geog +6(0), hist +7(1), locl +7(1), natr +7(1), nobl +11(1,HB), plns +7(1), rlgn +7(1)], Lingᶜ +5(1), Prcpᶜ +5(1), Pfrmᶜ[dance(ballet) +11(4), oratory(elocution) +11(4), wind(bugle/trumpet) +8(1)], Profᶜ[], Ride +4(1), Sns Mtvᶜ +11/5(1), SoHᶜ +7(1), Splcrftᶜ +5(1), Stlthᶜ +7(1), Survl, UMDᶜ +8(1). ᶜCls skl, ˢSkl Fcs
Lang: common(chelish), skald(irrisen rgnl), celestial, halfling, anc azlanti(HB).
Cmbt Gear:
SLWS: Wand: Infrnl Heal:C1@1[30] $450, Obs Mist:C1@1[30] $450.
Bndlr: Pot: Cure Lgt Wnd 1@1 $50, alch fire [2] $80, antiplague $50, antitoxin $50, twitch tonic $45, smelling salts $25. = $1200
Equip:
mwk stud lthr (lgt, AC:+3, Dex:5, AChk:0, SplFail:15%, 30/20ft) Hrd:7, HP:15, 20lb $175, mwk slvrshn falchion Hrd:8 HP:10 8lb $825, cestus Hrd:5 HP:2 1lb $5, (2) dagger Hrd:10 HP:2 $4, mwk comp shortbow(+1 Str) Hrd:5 HP:5 2lb $450, Arrw: ci & WpnBlch silver [10] $6, ci [10] $1, thistle [4] $4, bandolier(Bndlr) [8] $0.5, spring-loaded wrist sheath(SLWS) [2] $10, investigator's kit 37lb $40, "Camena" heavy warhorse & mil saddle, bridle, saddlebags $326, silver holy symbol(Reymenda) $25, Book:Lords of the Higher Planes mwk tool +2 crcm Knw(rlgn) celestials $50, Aegis of recovery [neck] $1250, Cloak of resistance +1 [shldr] $1000, Belt of Dex +2 [belt] $4000, Page Spl Know(PoSK) vanish:I1 $1000 =$9171.5
$10500-1200-9221.5 -> 128.5gp -or- Scr:(4)1@1 $150, 28.5gp.
- - NEXT - -
Giselle at 11th
female human Cleric(Clr)1 (Reymenda CG) Bard(Brd)10
Init:+3, Sense:, Prcptn:+20
AC: 19, tch 13, fftd 16 (+6 armr, +3 Dex).
HP: 80 (11d8 +11, PFS=8 +10*(5) +11 +11*1{FCB})
Saves: F +9, R +14, W +14, +4 vs brdc pfrm [snc, lang]
Mov Spd:30
Mle: +1 slvrshn{Ag} falchion(mrtl 2hnd) +11 +6 (2d4+4 c18+ *2)S.
Mle: mwk cFe cestus(smpl lgt) +10 +5 (1d4+2 c19+ *2)B|P.
Mle: dagger(smpl lgt) +9 +4|thrw +10 +5 (1d4+1 c19+ *2)P|S, ThrwRng:10'.
Rng: +2 comp shtbow(+2 Str)(mrtl 2hnd) +13 +8 ≤30'|+12 +7 (1d6+5≤30'|+4 c20 *3)P Rng:70ft arrw: ci&Ag[10], ci[6], thstl[4].
Tattoo SLA daze:E0@5 std actn hmnd <5HD in 35ft Will 17 else dazed 1r 3/d.
Spells (Brd(Arcn) CL:10/11(E) DC:SplLvl+15/17(E) Conc(Cha):+15/17 Def; Clr(Divn) CL:3/4(E) DC:SplLvl+12/14(E) Conc(Wis):+3/+5 Def) Conc Chk roll twice Def take better 3/d. Avail MMag: Reach(+1), Persnt(+2).
Brd 4th(2@ 1+1/d): Apathy:E4, Grt Invis:I4, Grt Hypno:E4. opt: Dim Door:C4, Loc Crtr:D4, Shdw Step:I4, Vrtuo Pfrm:T4
Brd 3rd(4@ 3+1/d): Blink:T3, Chrm Mon:E3, Confsn:E3, Haste:T3. opt: Aura Unremrk:E3, Clairaud/voy:D3, Crush Despair:E3, Phan Steed:C3
Brd 2nd(5@ 4+1/d): Air step:T2, Babble:E2PSK, Gltrdust:C2, Heroism:E2, Mirr Img:I2, Sugstn:E2. opt: blur:I2, dstrs tone:K2, heckle:E2, invis:I2, sns vitals:D2
Brd 1st(5@ 5+1 +[1]/d): Cultr Adapt:D1PSK +2 crcm Diplo & Dsgs and +1 E(chrm) DC vs culture dur 100min, Hids Laugh:E1@11 Full r Will 18 to neg & end else no actn dur 11r, Hypno:E1 cast 1r 2d4 HD crtrs Will 18 else fascnt & 2 step more friendly & 1 request & does not rembr casting (in cmbt +2 sv, 1 crtr +2 DC) dur 2d4r, Ear-prc Scrm:K1@10 Fort 15 dmg/2 else (5d6)[sonc] & dazed 1r, Librtn Cmmd:T1PSK immd +20 comp esc art Chk, Tap Innr Beauty:D1@10 {prsnl} +2 inst Cha abil & skl chks dur 10min, Vanish:I1@10PSK {prsnl} inivs 5r.
Brd 0th(6@ will): Danc Lgts:K0, Ghst Snd:I0, Mend:T0, Mssg:T0, Prstdg:U0, Sum Instr:C0.
Clr 1st(1+1ᴰ/d): Divn Fvr:K1, Expd Rtrt:T1ᴰ. note: {spon}CLW:C1 opt: infrnl heal:C1, prot E:A1, shld fth:A1.
Clr 0th(3@will): Crt Wtr:C0, Det Mag:D0, Stblz:C0. opt: det poi:D0, rd mag:D0
Divn Dom: Elysm Call(Su) std actn tch immd save +2 scrd vs E(Chrm, Cmplsn) spl efcts, +2 scrd esc Grpl, ignore first 5ft dfclt terr{Nmbl Step} 1r [4/d]. Restor Tch(Su) std actn tch rmv[dazed, fatgd, shakn, sickn, stggrd] 4/d. Chnl(Su,+): std actn(!AoO) 30ft rad 1d6 heal liv/dmg UnD Will 15 [7]/d, spon cast any "cure" for Splᵎᴰ. Activate Clr, Dom, & Bard list.
BrdPfrmc std|mov actn [27r]: Cntrsng Pfrm wind for [sonc, lang] sv (or new) within 30’; Dstractn Pfrm dance/oratory for I[pttrn, figmt] sv (or new) within 30’; Fascnt 4 crtr within 90’ Will 20 imm 24hr else [fascnt] for pfrm; Insp Courg allies within 30’ +2 morl vs chrm & fear and comp atk & wpn dmg: Insp Comp ally within 30’ +3 comp skl chk; Suggstn {as spell} std actn to 1 fascnt crtr Will 20 neg; Dirg Doom foe within 30’ shakn [fear] but not frigtn or panikd; Inspr Grt 1=(1 +[(Brd-9)/3]) willing ally within 30’ gain 2d10HD(& HPs and HD vs spl efcts) +2 comp atk, +1 comp Fort.
Abil: [14(12),16(14),12(10),16(14),14(12),20(18)].
BAB: +7/2, CMB:+9 CMD: 22.
Prfc: smpl wpns, falchion, lngswd, rapier, sap, shtswd, shtbow, whip, lgt & med{Arcn SplFail} armr, shlds(!twr).
Dom: Chaos(Azata), Heal(Restore).
Traits:
T1: Mag Knack(Mag) Clr.
T2: Deft Dodger(Cmbt) +1 Rflx.
Feats:
H1: Point-blank Shot.
F1: Precise Shot.
C1: Cleric 1.
C2: Bard 1.
F3: Spl Fcs (E) +1 DC.
C3: Brd2: Vers Pfrm (oratory{Diplo, Sns Mtv}), Well Versd.
Abil4: Dex +1.
F5: Var Tattoo (E) SLA daze:E0@Lvl 3/d, +1CL.
C6: Brd5: Lore Mstr: std actn skl chk take “10” or may take “20” 1/d=(1 +[(Brd-5)/6])/d.
F7: Grtr Spl Fcs (E) +2 DC.
C7: Brd6: Vers Pfrm (dance{Acro, Fly}).
Abil8: Int +1.
F9: Reach Spl MMag(+1 to +3).
F11: Persnt Spl MMag(+2).
C11 Bard 10: Jack Trades: use any skill, Adv Vers Pfrm Oratory mrtl pfrm Wpn Fcsᐜ falchion.
Skills(rnk 73 +11 FCB): Acroᶜ +23VP/14(3){+5, Fgt Def}, Apprᶜ +7(1), Bluffᶜ +15(7), Clmbᶜ +6(1), Crftᶜ(Alchemy +7(1)), Diploᶜ +18VP/9(1), Dsgsᶜ +9(1), Esc Artᶜ +7(1), Fly +18VP/8(5){Air Step}, Healᶜ +6(1), Intmdᶜ +9(1), Knowᶜ{+5}[arcn +21(1,HB), dngn +12(1), engr +12(1), geog +12(1), hist +12(1), locl +12(1), natr +12(1), nobl +21(1,HB), plns +12(1), rlgn +12(1)], Lingᶜ +7(1), Prcpᶜ +20(10){+5}, Pfrmᶜ[dance(ballet) +18(10), oratory(elocution) +18(10), wind(bugle/trumpet) +13(5)], Profᶜ[], Ride +10/8(5){+2}, Sns Mtvᶜ +18VP/5(1), SoHᶜ +7(1), Splcrftᶜ +10(5), Stlthᶜ +7(1), Survl, UMDᶜ +10(2). ᶜCls skl, ˢSkl Fcs
Lang: common(chelish), skald(irrisen rgnl), celestial, halfling, anc azlanti(HB).
Cmbt Gear:
Wand:Infrnl Heal:C1@1 [30] {SLWS} $450, Wand:Obs Mist:C1@1 [30] {SLWS} $450, Wand:Momt Grtns:E1@1 [30] {HH} $450, Scr:Prot E:A1@1 [2] {HH} $50, Scr:Sure Cast:T1@1 [2] {HH} $50, Pot:Cure Lgt Wnd:C1@1 {HH} $50, alch fire [2] {HH} $80, antiplague {HH} $50, antitoxin {HH} $50, twitch tonic {HH} $45, smelling salts {HH} $25 = $1750
Equip:
+1 mith kikko (med(lgt), AC:+6, Dex:6, AChk:0, SplFail:10%, 30/20ft) Hrd:17, HP:47, 12.5lb $5750, +1 mwk slvrshn falchion Hrd:10 HP:20 8lb $2825, mwk cold iron(cFe) cestus Hrd:5 HP:2 1lb $310, (2) dagger Hrd:10 HP:2 $4, +2 mwk comp shortbow(+2 Str) Hrd:7 HP:15 2lb $4525, Arrw: ci & WpnBlch silver [10] $6, ci [30] $2, thistle [10] $10, bandolier(Bndlr) [8] $0.5, spring-loaded wrist sheath(SLWS) [2] $10, investigator's kit 37lb $40, "Camena" heavy warhorse & mil saddle, bridle, saddlebags $326, silver holy symbol(Reymenda) $25, Book:Lords of the Higher Planes mwk tool +2 crcm Knw(rlgn) celestials $50, Aegis of recovery [neck] $1250, Cloak of resistance +3 [shldr] $9000, Belt of Str Dex Con +2 [belt] $16000, Headband Int Wis Cha +2 [headband] $16000, Spellguard Bracers [wrist] $5000, Boots Elvenkind [feet] $2500, Eyes of the Eagle [eyes] $2500, Handy Haversack $2000, Crk'd Pearly White Ioun Stone [none] $3400, Page Spl Know(PoSK) cult adapt:D1, lib cmmd:T1, vanish:I1, babble:E2 $7000, Runestone Pwr (1)First [none] $2000 = $80233.5
cash 82000 -1750-80233.5 -> 16.5gp.
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