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Hello! This is a Pathfinder first edition recruitment. The idea is to explore builds and I'll throw stuff at the party and see how the encounters go. I hope to learn a bit about balance and for all of us to have some fun!
There's going to be a story, but it'll be very simple and straightforward. Stuff like fight the monster and save the royalty, or fight the group hiding in the abandoned mines to protect the town. That doesn't mean I won't take PCs cues. Those would actually help me come up with stuff.
This also doesn't mean that deep RP will be discouraged, it only means that it won't be required.
If you're interested, please read the spoilers below to create a character for submission.
We're going high power for this. The idea is to explore your builds that you've always wanted to try but couldn't because it's too MAD or it combines classes that make no RP sense. Simple builds are also ok, they don't have to be complicated to be good.
Please create a level 2 first edition character with the following rules.
Abilities: Roll 5d6 and take the best 3 six times and arrange the six abilities how you wish. Rolls of 1 are to be rerolled until they're not 1 anymore. Instead of editing your post a million times until all dice are in line, you can equivalently roll d5's and add 1 to all numbers, that is, roll 5d5, take the best 3 and add 3.
If you don't like your set, you may roll again.
If you don't like your second set, you may just use a 32 point buy array. For clarity, the roll described above has approximately 80% probability to get an array of at least 32 points.
Classes: Any Paizo is fine. Important note: I'm not a fan of occult classes, so I recommend against them.
Races: Any Paizo is fine. I'm not sure if there are uber powerful races that would break stuff, so I reserve the right to veto races on demand.
Wealth: Max for your class at level 1. Additionally, all characters start play with a Standard Wayfinder.
Traits: Go ahead and pick 3 traits. Drawbacks are not in play.
Alignment: No restrictions, but characters that can't work with others will be asked to leave the game or will die horribly at the GM's discretion.
Additional rules: Elephant in the Room and Background skill optional rules are in play.
I ask that, in your submission, you add the broad strokes of the level up plan for this character. Something like class dips, feat lines or other interesting aspects of your build that you consider relevant for it.
We're going with simplicity here. All characters will start in Absalom being part of the Pathfinder Society. The party will be sent together to complete tasks for this organization. Again, keeping it simple.
For PCs backgrounds, I ask at least a paragraph.
I will choose 6 characters that have been submitted prior to the deadline. I will try to pick a party that will be approximately uniform in terms of power over time. I understand that some builds may be late bloomers or peak early, and will also take this into account.
I have no idea what character level this campaign will go to. The idea is to try to focus on the trip, not the destination.
Level ups will happen in milestones at points where I feel that level was explored enough, or is getting boring. This will probably be very inconsistent.
So yeah, let's see what you got. I will be taking submissions until the 12th of June. I'm giving over two weeks so people can unearth or research builds they'd like to.
Sure!
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I like these
Would a synthesist be allowed?
Sure!
Huzzah
Let's give it a try!
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EDIT: Forgot to reroll 1s
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pfffffft
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Pretty good!
I present without any hesitation - the ratfolk Shrikkt! (wannabe Arcane Trickster)
Shrikkt
Male ratfolk alchemist (internal alchemist, vivisectionist) 1/evoker (admixture[APG]) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 26, 143, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 231, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 18, 20)
N Small humanoid (ratfolk)
Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +9
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Defense
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AC 17, touch 16, flat-footed 12 (+1 armor, +5 Dex, +1 size)
hp 20 (2 HD; 1d6+1d8+7)
Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +4
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Offense
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee dagger +2 (1d3+1/19-20)
Special Attacks intense spells (+1 damage), sneak attack +2d6, swarming
Alchemist (Internal Alchemist, Vivisectionist) Extracts Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +5)
. . 1st—monkey fish[ACG], tears to wine (DC 15)
Evoker Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +6)
. . 1st—blend with surroundings, mage armor, snowball[UW]
. . 0 (at will)—detect magic, ray of frost, read magic
. . Opposition Schools Enchantment, Necromancy
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Statistics
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Str 13, Dex 20, Con 16, Int 19, Wis 15, Cha 13
Base Atk +0; CMB +4; CMD 15
Feats Accomplished Sneak Attacker, Agile Maneuvers, Brew Potion, Scribe Scroll
Traits magical knack, reactionary, wayang spell hunter
Skills Acrobatics +5 (+1 to jump), Craft (alchemy) +10 (+11 to create alchemical items), Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +7, Knowledge (arcana) +9, Linguistics +9, Perception +9, Sleight of Hand +9, Spellcraft +9, Stealth +11, Use Magic Device +8; Racial Modifiers +2 Craft (alchemy), +2 Perception, +2 Use Magic Device
Languages Aklo, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Undercommon
SQ alchemy (alchemy crafting +1), arcane bond (ring), breath mastery, finesse weapon attack attribute, mutagen (+4/-2, +2 natural armor, 10 minutes), rodent empathy, versatile evocation
Combat Gear acid, caltrops, liquid ice[APG], reagent, darkwood (10); Other Gear haramaki[UC], dagger, arcane bond ring, alchemist starting formula book, hemp rope (50 ft.), masterwork backpack[APG], soap, thieves' tools, torch (5), trail rations (5), waterskin, wizard starting spellbook
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Special Abilities
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Admixture Associated School: Evocation
Agile Maneuvers Use DEX instead of STR for CMB
Alchemy +1 (Su) +1 to Craft (Alchemy) to create alchemical items, can Id potions by touch.
Arcane Bond (Ring) (1/day) (Sp) Use object to cast any spell in your spellbook. Without it, Concentration required to cast spells (DC20 + spell level).
Breath Mastery At 1st level, the internal alchemist can control his breath and the flow of vital energy within his body. Without preparation, he can hold his breath for a number of minutes equal to his Constitution score (after this, he must begin making Constituti
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Enchantment You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Enchantment school.
Finesse Weapon Attack Attribute Finesse weapons use on attack rolls.
Intense Spells (+1 damage) (Su) Evocation spells deal listed extra damage.
Mutagen (DC 14) (Su) Mutagen adds +4/-2 to physical/mental attributes, and +2 nat. armor for 10 minutes.
Necromancy You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Necromancy school.
Rodent Empathy Ratfolk gain a +4 racial bonus on Handle Animal checks made to influence rodents.
Sneak Attack +2d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed.
Swarming (Ex) Can share a square with another with swarming, if both att the same foe, he is flanked.
Versatile Evocation (7/day) (Su) Change the damage type and descriptor of a spell from acid, electricity, fire, or water to any other of those types.
Would a Wizard of the Instructor archetype be permitted?
If so, would the Apprentice Cohort also be granted traits?
If so, would that Apprentice Cohort get three traits, or a lesser number of traits?
Always roll on your first post.
Otherwise it looks like you could be cheating :P
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Would a Wizard of the Instructor archetype be permitted?
If so, would the Apprentice Cohort also be granted traits?
If so, would that Apprentice Cohort get three traits, or a lesser number of traits?
Always roll on your first post.
Otherwise it looks like you could be cheating :P
The dice roller hates me when it comes to rolling for stats. But I will go through with it for the sake of form. I am betting I'll end up using the point-buy option once it's all said and done.
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Let's try the other way:
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Neither one is close to a 32-point buy, so as I expected, I will go with the 32 points.
Looking at a Ratfolk Rogue that has a trained rat? I have a build idea. And get an Unchained version. A literal jumped up rat catcher.
I am submitting a ratfolk Arcane Trickster (so rogue-ish) just fyi :P
16, 13, 15, 12, 17, 16 - I can work with it for sure :)
BT Synth
Female drow summoner (synthesist) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 54, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 114, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 80)
LE Medium humanoid (elf)
Init +4; Senses low-light vision; Perception +11
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AC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 10 (+4 Dex)
hp 15 (2d8+2)
Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +6; +2 vs. enchantments, +2 trait bonus vs. fear effects when eidolon is in 30 feet
Immune sleep; SR 8
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Speed 30 ft.
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd; concentration +7)
. . 1/day—dancing lights, darkness, faerie fire
Summoner Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2nd; concentration +7)
. . 8/day—summon monster I
Summoner (Synthesist) Spells Known (CL 2nd; concentration +7)
. . 1st (4/day)—identify, mage armor, lesser rejuvenate eidolon[APG]
. . 0 (at will)—acid splash, detect magic, light, mending, open/close (DC 15)
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Str 12, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 17, Wis 17, Cha 20
Base Atk +1; CMB +5; CMD 16
Feats Agile Maneuvers, Combat Expertise, Deadly Aim, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (repeating heavy crossbow), Power Attack
Traits perpetual companion, seeker, twinned presence
Skills Craft (weapons) +6, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (arcana) +8, Knowledge (engineering) +8, Linguistics +8, Perception +11, Spellcraft +8; Racial Modifiers +2 Perception
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Sakvroth, Undercommon
SQ finesse weapon attack attribute, fused eidolon, fused link, poison use, surface infiltrator[ARG]
Other Gear 1,000 gp
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Agile Maneuvers Use DEX instead of STR for CMB
Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Deadly Aim -1/+2 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Drow Immunities - Sleep You are immune to magic sleep effects.
Finesse Weapon Attack Attribute Finesse weapons use Dexterity on attack rolls.
Fused Eidolon (20/20 HP) A synthesist summons the essence of a powerful outsider to meld with his own being. The synthesist wears the eidolon like translucent, living armor. The eidolon mimics all of the synthesist's movements, and the synthesist perceives through the eidolo
Fused Link (Su) Starting at 1st level, the synthesist forms a close bond with his eidolon. Whenever the temporary hit points from his eidolon would be reduced to 0, the summoner can, as a free action, sacrifice any number of his own hit points. Each hit point sacrif
Low-Light Vision See twice as far as a human in dim light, distinguishing color and detail.
Poison Use (Ex) You do not risk poisoning yourself accidentally while poisoning a weapon.
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Spell Resistance (8) You have Spell Resistance.
Summon Monster I (8/day) (Sp) Standard action summon lasts minutes, but only 1 active at a time and can't use with eidolon.
Surface Infiltrator Lose darkvision, but gain low-light vision and lose light blindness.
Set 1
6,6,6=18
6,5,4=16
4,4,3=11
4,5,4=13
4,3,3=10
6,5,5=16
Set 2
6,3,3=12
5,5,4=14
6,6,5=17
6,6,5=17
3,5,4=12
6,6,5=17
Pretty good rolls. I’m thinking some kind of magus, probably. We’ll see.
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This sounds fun. I made a Shifter to experiment with.
Here is
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Male Half Orc Shifter 1
NG Medium humanoid (Human, Orc)
Init +5 ; Senses Perception +7
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AC 17, touch 13, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +3 Dex)
hp: 14 (1d10+3 Con +1 FC)
Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +6
Defensive Abilities:
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Speed: 30 Ft
Melee: Shifter Claw +5 (d4+4; x2)
Ranged: Sling +7 (d4+5; x2)
Special Attacks: Shifter Claws
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Str 19, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 14
Base Atk +1 ; CMB +5; CMD 18
Racial Abilities:
Rock Climber: Half-orcs from mountainous regions are excellent climbers, and sometimes ambush prey by leaping down from above. Half-orcs with this racial trait gain a +1 racial bonus on Acrobatics and Climb checks. This racial trait replaces the intimidating trait.
Sacred Tattoo: Many half-orcs decorate themselves with tattoos, piercings, and ritual scarification, which they consider sacred markings. Half-orcs with this racial trait gain a +1 luck bonus on all saving throws. This racial trait replaces orc ferocity.
Chain Fighter: Some half-orcs have escaped from slavery and reforged the chains of their imprisonment into deadly weapons. Half-orcs with this racial trait are proficient with flails and heavy flails, and treat dire flails and spiked chains as martial weapons. This racial trait replaces weapon familiarity.
Darkvision: Half-orcs can see in the dark up to 60 feet.
Orc Blood: Half-orcs count as both humans and orcs for any effect related to race.
Class Abilities:
Shifter Aspect: At 1st level, a shifter gains her first aspect—a category of animal to which her body and soul have become supernaturally attuned. She can shift into her aspect’s minor form (see Aspects) for a number of minutes per day equal to 3 + her shifter level. The duration need not be consecutive but must be spent in 1-minute increments. Shifting into a minor form is a swift action, while ending the effect is a free action that can be taken only on the shifter’s turn. Until a shifter reaches 9th level and gains the chimeric aspect class feature, she can assume only one minor form at a time. Shifting to a new aspect (or aspects, in the case of chimeric aspects or greater chimeric aspects) ends all minor forms currently manifested. The minor forms of aspects are not polymorph effects, and the shifter does not lose the benefits of a minor form while affected by polymorph effects.
As the shifter gains levels, she gains more aspects; she gains her second aspect at 5th level, a third aspect at 10th level, and a fourth at 15th level.
Tiger
Minor Form: You gain a +2 enhancement bonus to your Dexterity score. This bonus increases to +4 at 8th level and +6 at 15th level.
Major Form: Your shape changes to that of a dire tiger. While in this form, you gain a base speed of 40 feet, low-light vision, scent (30 feet), two claws (2d4 damage) and a bite (2d6 damage), the grab ability with both your bite and claw attacks, and pounce. At 8th level, you gain a +4 racial bonus on Stealth checks. At 15th level, you gain the rake attack with your back claw attacks (dealing additional damage equal to that of your claw attack).
Shifter Claws: At will, a shifter in her natural form can extend her claws as a swift action to use as a weapon. This magical transformation is fueled as much by the shifter’s faith in the natural world as it is by inborn talent. The claws on each hand can be used as a primary natural attack, dealing 1d4 points of piercing and slashing damage (1d3 if she is Small). If she uses one of her claw attacks in concert with a weapon held in the other hand, the claw acts as a secondary natural attack instead.
As the shifter gains levels, the power of her claws increases.
At 3rd level, her claws count as magic weaponsSOURCE, ignore DR/cold iron and DR/silver. At 7th level, her claw damage increases to 1d6 (1d4 if Small). At 11th level, her claw damage increases to 1d8 (1d6 if Small). At 13th level, her claw damage increases to 1d10 (1d8 if Small). At 17th level, the damage die does not increase, but the critical multiplier becomes ×3. Lastly, at 19th level, the claws ignore DR/adamantine and DR/—.
While a shifter uses wild shape to assume her aspect‘s major form, her natural attacks gain the same benefits granted by her shifter claws ability. If the form she takes has claw attacks, she can use either the base damage of her shifter claws or the damage of the form’s claws, whichever is greater. If the form does not have claw attacks, she can choose up to two natural attacks that would deal less damage than her shifter claw damage and have those attacks instead deal the same damage as her shifter claws.
Alternate Natural Attacks
A shifter can draw on her chosen animal aspect to transform her hands into deadly weapons, as represented by the shifter’s claws class feature, but not every animal has prominent claws. The following list provides alternate natural attacks for the shifter claws class feature. Each time the shifter activates her shifter’s claws ability in her natural form, she can manifest one of the alternate natural attacks listed below for any of her chosen aspects, or those that relate to her archetype. Each alternate natural attack replaces one of the shifter’s claw attacks. The shifter can gain up to two different alternate natural attacks with this method. These alternate natural attacks modify only the damage type of the shifter’s natural attacks and otherwise function exactly as the shifter claws class feature.
Tiger: Bite (B, P, S).
Wild Empathy: A shifter can improve the attitude of an animal. This ability functions as a Diplomacy check to improve the attitude of a person. The shifter rolls 1d20 and adds her shifter level and Charisma modifier to determine the wild empathy check result. The typical domestic animal has a starting attitude of indifferent, while wild animals are usually unfriendly.
To use wild empathy, the shifter and the animal must be within 30 feet of one another and under normal conditions. Generally, influencing an animal in this way takes 1 minute but, as with influencing people, it might take more or less time.
The shifter can also use this ability to influence a magical beast with an Intelligence score of 1 or 2, but she takes a –4 penalty on the check.
Traits
Fate’s Favored: Whenever you are under the effect of a luck bonus of any kind, that bonus increases by 1.
Reactionary: +2 Trait bonus to Initiative
Indomidable Faith: +1 Trait bonus to Will Save
Feats:
Power Attack:
Skills: Acrobatics +7 (5) [1], Climb +8 (6) [1], Fly + [0], Knowledge: Nature +6 [1], Perception +7 [1], Stealth +7 (5) [1], Survival +7 [1],
Languages: Common, Orc, Druidic, Sylvan, Goblin
Combat Gear Lamellar (Leather) [60 gp, 30 lbs], Sling [0 gp, - lbs], 20 bullets [0.2 gp, 10 lbs], Dagger [2 gp, 1 lb]
Gold: 98 Silver: 2 Copper:
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Traveler's Outfit 1/1 5
50 ft rope* 1/1 5 10 gp
Grappling Hook* 1/1 4 1 gp
Crowbar* 1/1 5 2 gp
Rations* 7/7 7 3.5 gp
Waterskin* 1/1 4 1 gp
Backpack, Common* 1/1 2 2 gp
Bedroll * 1/1 5 0.1 gp
*= Carried in Backpack
Total Weight lbs lbs light or less/ medium / heavy
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I think I can work with that. Let's see what my must comes up with.
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This seems like a fun opportunity to try some ideas I've had that haven't had enough time to really explore how I'd like.
Let's see, what's my list...
Tengu Oracle of Metal, questioning all about the Riddle of Steel
"Awakened Fox" Sorceress (How do I get an awakened fox with base Pathfinder rules? A kitsune can have Fox Form at first level, and if I just never change *out* of fox form... though speaking in fox form might take GM approval.)
Catfolk Sphinx Bloodrager, surprisingly erudite right up until he starts smashing
Lizardfolk Druid (Saurian Shaman), exiled from Droon and a bit snobbish about the inferiority of warm-blood culture
Catfolk Oracle of the Heavens, cheerful storyteller obsessed with the stars who's also deaf
Kobold Dragon Oracle, who tries to get every breath weapon-like ability possible
Lizardfolk Magus, dedicated to combining irxui combat techniques with magic
...I think there were a couple other ideas but that's more than enough. :D Let's see... seems like not many full-casters have been mentioned yet (just the one wizard), so maybe I'll focus on those ideas.
I’m considering a paladin protector build. With the numbers and rules above, it should be feasible :)
I'm not sure what to make yet.
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And here is Rashk, my tiefling monk/oracle.
As you enter the room, the figure revealed is striking. He stands nearly seven feet tall with deep black scales. He wears a threadbare robe, and carries no weapons. And yet the reason why is obvious - his talons and fangs are weapon enough. As he speaks, it reveals thick saliva that is unnaturally green. He takes care to ensure that none of this fluid leaves his mouth.
"Please be assured that I mean you no harm, despite my appearance. I was raised by a disciple of Irori and have chosen a life of discipline. It helps me to counter the baser instincts that are a product of my creation." His voice is calm and soothing.
"You see, I was created by a a cult that worshipped both dragons and demons. They sought to fuse both natures to create troops to wreak havoc against the innocent. I was but a babe when more enlightened people destroyed the cult. They chose to give me a chance, and the temple of Irori raised me with care to attempt to change my nature. When I came of age, I chose to keep to my vows and use my abilities to fight evil like those who rescued me."
Because my character is descended from a black dragon, I changed his resistance from cold to acid. If this is not acceptable, I can change it back.
I will likely split between monk, oracle, and a little fighter to fit the needs of my progression.
@GM is Variant Multiclass okay? Just making some considerations here.
Ok, let's address all the questions and issues here.
@Cuchulainn: Yes, that archetype is the exact type of BS (busted stuff) I expect in these builds. Why have a familiar when you can have an entire other wizard instead. However, he can't have any traits. About your rolls, it seems you miscalculated a few things. On your first set you were supposed to reroll the 1 again until it's not 1. Still, it's not great. Your second set is much better. Your array for that one is 15 14 17 14 17 13, which is a 46 point buy. Not bad, I'd say.
@Albion: I like your arcane trickster. A few comments on the math, however. Dagger to hit should be +6 due to Elephant in the Room. Also, you can't have 2d6 sneak attack at level 2. Although you can have the accomplished sneak attacker feat, it can only benefit starting at level 3. Let me know if you'd like to update the character sheet.
@Sumak: Please level up to level 2.
@pad300: Gathlain sounds fine. Random question: are you planning a cute one or a badass one?
@Rashk: Resistance change is fine.
@Lapyd: Let's not limit your build creativity. Go for VMC if you like.
Submissions:
Shrikkt, Arcane Trickster build.
BT Synth, synthesist summoner build.
Sumak Wildheart, vanilla shifter.
Emmet Xanderi, brawler with favorite terrain.
Rashk, monk with magic.
5 submissions and 3 are unarmed strikers!
@Seth86: quick question about your build. You went to extra lengths to have an eidolon fused into you, have its physical ability scores and chose to go with a repeating heavy crossbow? Why? Also, you don't have 1000gp, but max for your class at level 1. But since you are going for an incredibly expensive weapon, we can negotiate starting with it but also some sort of debt.
@Albion: I like your arcane trickster. A few comments on the math, however. Dagger to hit should be +6 due to Elephant in the Room. Also, you can't have 2d6 sneak attack at level 2. Although you can have the accomplished sneak attacker feat, it can only benefit starting at level 3. Let me know if you'd like to update the character sheet.
Thanks for the review. I really though Herolab would check it correctly, but I guess not :P I will correct it myself.
Shrikkt
Male ratfolk alchemist (internal alchemist, vivisectionist) 1/evoker (admixture[APG]) 1 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 26, 143, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 3 231, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic 18, 20)
N Small humanoid (ratfolk)
Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +9
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AC 17, touch 16, flat-footed 12 (+1 armor, +5 Dex, +1 size)
hp 20 (2 HD; 1d6+1d8+7)
Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +4
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Speed 20 ft.
Melee dagger +6 (1d3+1/19-20)
Special Attacks intense spells (+1 damage), sneak attack +1d6, swarming
Alchemist (Internal Alchemist, Vivisectionist) Extracts Prepared (CL 1st; concentration +5)
. . 1st—monkey fish[ACG], tears to wine (DC 15)
Evoker Spells Prepared (CL 2nd; concentration +6)
. . 1st—blend with surroundings, mage armor, snowball[UW]
. . 0 (at will)—detect magic, ray of frost, read magic
. . Opposition Schools Enchantment, Necromancy
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Str 13, Dex 20, Con 16, Int 19, Wis 15, Cha 13
Base Atk +0; CMB +4; CMD 15
Feats Accomplished Sneak Attacker, Agile Maneuvers, Brew Potion, Scribe Scroll
Traits magical knack, reactionary, wayang spell hunter
Skills Acrobatics +5 (+1 to jump), Craft (alchemy) +10 (+11 to create alchemical items), Disable Device +10, Escape Artist +7, Knowledge (arcana) +9, Linguistics +9, Perception +9, Sleight of Hand +9, Spellcraft +9, Stealth +11, Use Magic Device +8; Racial Modifiers +2 Craft (alchemy), +2 Perception, +2 Use Magic Device
Languages Aklo, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Goblin, Infernal, Undercommon
SQ alchemy (alchemy crafting +1), arcane bond (ring), breath mastery, finesse weapon attack attribute, mutagen (+4/-2, +2 natural armor, 10 minutes), rodent empathy, versatile evocation
Combat Gear acid, caltrops, liquid ice[APG], reagent, darkwood (10); Other Gear haramaki[UC], dagger, arcane bond ring, alchemist starting formula book, hemp rope (50 ft.), masterwork backpack[APG], soap, thieves' tools, torch (5), trail rations (5), waterskin, wizard starting spellbook
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Admixture Associated School: Evocation
Agile Maneuvers Use DEX instead of STR for CMB
Alchemy +1 (Su) +1 to Craft (Alchemy) to create alchemical items, can Id potions by touch.
Arcane Bond (Ring) (1/day) (Sp) Use object to cast any spell in your spellbook. Without it, Concentration required to cast spells (DC20 + spell level).
Breath Mastery At 1st level, the internal alchemist can control his breath and the flow of vital energy within his body. Without preparation, he can hold his breath for a number of minutes equal to his Constitution score (after this, he must begin making Constituti
Darkvision (60 feet) You can see in the dark (black and white only).
Enchantment You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Enchantment school.
Finesse Weapon Attack Attribute Finesse weapons use Dexterity on attack rolls.
Intense Spells (+1 damage) (Su) Evocation spells deal listed extra damage.
Mutagen (DC 14) (Su) Mutagen adds +4/-2 to physical/mental attributes, and +2 nat. armor for 10 minutes.
Necromancy You must spend 2 slots to cast spells from the Necromancy school.
Rodent Empathy Ratfolk gain a +4 racial bonus on Handle Animal checks made to influence rodents.
Sneak Attack +1d6 Attacks deal extra dam if flank foe or if foe is flat-footed.
Swarming (Ex) Can share a square with another with swarming, if both att the same foe, he is flanked.
Versatile Evocation (7/day) (Su) Change the damage type and descriptor of a spell from acid, electricity, fire, or water to any other of those types.
@ILR
Well, the idea is trying to make a Pathfinder version of the Archer/Catapult battletech mech, making my character the pilot
So my upgrades will be mostly to get the eidolon to resemble that
I do have a 2nd option:
Kasatha blender build
Eventually walking around with 4 falcatas, and do spinning attacks :P
Cool
Just gonna roll coz I like runes…olls.
And I’ll go 5d5, best 3 + 3 coz I’m also lazy.
544+3 = 16
353+3 = 14
431+3 = 11
543+3 = 15
443+3 = 14
555+3 = 18
Nice system. I like it. If only there was a class in all those allowed options I’d like to play enough to go back to PF1… Vigilante perhaps? Slayer? Samurai? Probably not.
Blender
Female kasatha fighter (two-weapon fighter) 2 (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player's Guide 109, Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 4 174)
LN Medium humanoid (kasatha)
Init +4; Senses Perception +10
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AC 20, touch 16, flat-footed 14 (+4 armor, +4 Dex, +2 dodge)
hp 24 (2d10+8)
Fort +6 (+4 vs. hot or cold environments and to resist damage from suffocation), Ref +4, Will +4 (+1 vs. fear)
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Offense
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Speed 30 ft.
Melee dagger +6 (1d4+4/19-20) or
. . falcata +4 (1d8+4/19-20/×3) or
. . short sword +4 (1d6+4/19-20) or
. . short sword +4 (1d6+4/19-20) or
. . short sword +4 (1d6+4/19-20)
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Statistics
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Str 18, Dex 19, Con 17, Int 15, Wis 18, Cha 14
Base Atk +2; CMB +6; CMD 22
Feats Combat Expertise, Deadly Aim, Double Slice, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (falcata), Multiweapon Fighting, Power Attack
Traits scarred by space pirates, seeker, spidery climber
Skills Climb +3, Craft (weapons) +7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +7, Knowledge (engineering) +7, Perception +10, Stealth +7, Survival +9
Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Kasatha
SQ desert runner, desert stride, finesse weapon attack attribute, jumper, multi-armed, stalker
Combat Gear potion of cure light wounds; Other Gear chain shirt, dagger, falcata[APG], short sword, short sword, short sword, adventurer's sash, bandolier[UE], bedroll, belt pouch, canteen[UE], fishhook (2), flint and steel, hip flask[UE], masterwork backpack[APG], mug/tankard, sewing needle, signal whistle, silk rope (50 ft.), string or twine[APG], thread (50 ft.), trail rations (7), waterskin, weaponsmithing tools, whetstone, 3 gp, 5 sp
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Special Abilities
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Combat Expertise +/-1 Bonus to AC in exchange for an equal penalty to attack.
Deadly Aim -1/+2 Trade a penalty to ranged attacks for a bonus to ranged damage.
Desert Runner (Ex) +4 to Fort saves & Con checks to avoid fatigue/exhaust or other ill effects from exertion, deprivation, and temp.
Desert Stride (Ex) Not slowed by non-magic difficult terrain in desert environments.
Finesse Weapon Attack Attribute Finesse weapons use Strength on attack rolls.
Jumper (Ex) Always has a running start when using Acrobatics to jump.
Multi-Armed (Ex) Has one primary and 3 off hands.
Power Attack -1/+2 You can subtract from your attack roll to add to your damage.
Stalker (Ex) Perception and Stealth are class skills for kasathas.
ill work on name and background a bit later
I think I've settled on a drunken goblin rogue (mostly) that specializes in improvised weapons, specifically splash weapons. Since GM I like runes has said that they want "busted stuff" and to get into the fiddly specifics of the builds, I went into great detail of the choices and mechanics below. The character's background and fluff are still, uh, in progress. Probably be a follower of Cayden Cailean because of the drunken/bottle-wielding themes. (I recently drew up a similar character for another game that wasn't selected, so I will re-use it for this.)
Guzzlah, drunken goblin rogue
Str 10-2-1, Dex 17+4-1, Con 14-1, Int 17+1, Wis 14+1, Cha 12-2+1 (middle-aged)
Strong-Willed, Surprise Weapon, Trap Finder
Level 1
Fighter (Lore Warden) 1, BAB +1, saves +2/+0/+0; scholastic, COMBAT STAMINA*, QUICK DRAW*; skills (2[fighter]+2[scholastic]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 1+9, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 1+7, Disable Device 1+6, Escape Artist 1+5, Knowledge (local) 1+7, Knowledge (nature) 1+7, Perception 1+2, Sleight of Hand 1+5, Stealth 1+9; COMBAT EXPERTISE*, DEADLY AIM*, POWER ATTACK*, ROLL WITH IT, WEAPON FINESSE*
Level 2
Fighter 1 / Rogue, unchained (Makeshift Scrapper / Underground Chemist) 1, BAB +1.75, saves +2.83/+2.83/+0.66; finesse training, improvised weapons, sneak attack +1d6, CATCH OFF-GUARD*, DEFT MANEUVERS*, IMPROVISED WEAPON MASTERY*, +1 hp; skills (8[rogue]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 2+12, Bluff 2+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 2+7, Disable Device 2+9, Escape Artist 2+8, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 1+7, Knowledge (nature) 1+7, Perception 2+5, Sense Motive 2+5, Sleight of Hand 2+7, Stealth 2+12, Use Magic Device 2+3
Makeshift Scrapper gives the character two feats in place of trapfinding, Catch Off-Guard and Throw Anything. According to the Elephant in the Room rules, Catch Off-Guard and Throw Anything should be combined into one feat, and characters that would receive Throw Anything and already have Catch Off-Guard can take Improvised Weapon Mastery instead. The unchained rogue's finesse training feature is replaced with Deft Maneuvers.
glass bottle (+9[-1] attack, 1d6-1[+2] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+10 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); sneak attack: +1d6
It looks like a light improvised weapon is 1d4 base damage, which Improvised Weapon Mastery increases to 1d6. Attack is BAB (+1) + Dex (+5) + size bonus (+1) + Surprise Weapon trait bonus (+2). Thrown splash weapons also get a +1 circumstance bonus from Catch Off-Guard.
Level 3
Fighter 2 / Rogue 1, BAB +2.75, saves +3.33/+3.16/+1; expertise, scholastic, GREATER FEINT*, PRECISE SHOT*; skills (2[fighter]+2[scholastic]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 3+12, Bluff 3+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 3+7, Disable Device 3+9, Escape Artist 3+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 1+7, Knowledge (nature) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 3+5, Sense Motive 2+5, Sleight of Hand 3+7, Stealth 3+12, Use Magic Device 2+3; RANGED FEINT
According to Elephant in the Room rules, Combat Expertise is replaced with Deft Maneuvers, which in turn can be replaced with Greater Feint. Ranged Feint with Greater Feint denies the target's Dexterity bonus vs everyone's melee attacks and also the character's ranged attacks. This means they can deal sneak attack damage with thrown improvised weapons (though probably not splash weapons because they are a touch attack).
glass bottle (+10[-1] attack, 1d6-1[+2] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+11 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); sneak attack: +1d6
Level 4
Fighter 2 / Rogue 2, BAB +3.5, saves +3.66/+3.66/+1.33; chemical weapons, rogue talent (Ninja Trick: Style Master), SHIKIGAMI STYLE*, +1 hp; +1 Wis; skills (8[rogue]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 4+12, Bluff 4+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 4+7*, Disable Device 4+9, Escape Artist 4+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 1+7, Knowledge (nature) 1+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 4+6, Sense Motive 4+6, Sleight of Hand 4+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 4+12, Use Magic Device 4+3
Chemical weapons allows the character to draw alchemical weapons as normal weapons, so they can now perform a full attack with them once they get a high enough BAB. They also add their Intelligence modifier to splash weapon damage like an alchemist. Activating Shikigami Style increases the damage of improvised weapons by another size category, which brings bottles and flasks up to 1d8.
glass bottle (+11[-1] attack, 1d6-1[+2] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+12 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 1d8 base damage; sneak attack: +1d6
Level 5
Fighter 2 / Rogue 3, BAB +4.25, saves +4/+4.16/+1.66; finesse training (bottles), sneak attack +2d6, supernatural improvisation, +1 hp; skills (8[rogue]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 5+12, Bluff 5+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 5+7*, Disable Device 5+9, Escape Artist 5+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 5+7, Knowledge (nature) 1+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 5+6, Sense Motive 5+6, Sleight of Hand 5+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 5+12, Use Magic Device 5+3; CONCENTRATED SPLASH
Supernatural improvisation allows the character to give improvised weapons a +1 enhancement bonus as a swift action. Concentrated Splash increases damage by 50% by forgoing splash damage. (That's not much now, but it will get better next level.) Since they can use Weapon Finesse with light improvised weapons, I also think it's reasonable to allow a specific improvised weapon for finesse training.
glass bottle (+12[-2] attack, 1d6+5[+4] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+13 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 1d8 base damage; sneak attack: +2d6
Level 6
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4, BAB +5, saves +4.33/+4.66/+2; debilitating injury, precise splash weapons, uncanny dodge, +1 hp; skills (8[rogue]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 6+12, Bluff 6+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 6+7*, Disable Device 6+9, Escape Artist 6+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 6+6, Sense Motive 6+6, Sleight of Hand 6+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 6+12, Use Magic Device 6+3
Precise splash weapons says that splash weapons can cause sneak attack damage, too (though only on the first attack each round). This means that Concentrated Splash also increases sneak attack damage, since all the damage comes from the same source.
glass bottle (+13[-2] attack, 1d6+5[+4] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+14 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 1d8 base damage; sneak attack: +2d6
Level 7
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4 / Brawler (Hinyasi / Snakebite Striker) 1, BAB +6, saves +4.83/+5.16/+2.33; brawler's cunning, humble beginnings, martial training, sneak attack +4d6, unarmed strike 1d4, SHIKIGAMI MIMICRY*, UNARMED COMBATANT*; skills (4[brawler]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 7+12, Bluff 7+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 7+7*, Disable Device 7+9, Escape Artist 7+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 7+6, Sense Motive 7+6, Sleight of Hand 7+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 7+12, Use Magic Device 7+3; ACCOMPLISHED SNEAK ATTACKER
Hinyasi gives Catch Off-Guard again, so I've substituted Shikigami Mimicry, which seems like a reasonable choice to me since it has Catch Off-Guard as a prerequisite. Elephant in the Room rules give Unarmed Combatant instead of Improved Unarmed Strike.
glass bottle (+14/+9[-2] attack, 1d6+5[+4] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+15 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 2d6 base damage; sneak attack: +4d6
Level 8
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4 / Brawler 2, BAB +7, saves +5.33/+5.66/+2.66; brawler's flurry, improvisation training, TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING*; +1 Con; skills (4[brawler]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 8+12, Bluff 8+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 8+7*, Disable Device 8+9, Escape Artist 8+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 8+6, Sense Motive 8+6, Sleight of Hand 8+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 8+12, Use Magic Device 8+3
Improvisation training allows the character to treat improvised weapons as weapons from the close weapons group, which means that they can use brawler's flurry with them, tossing bottles with both hands. That's three bottles each round.
glass bottle (+15/+10 or +13/+13/+8[-2] attack, 1d6+5[+4] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+16/+11 or +14/+14/+9 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 2d6 base damage; sneak attack: +4d6
Level 9
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist (Vivisectionist) 1, BAB +7.75, saves +5.83/+6.16/+3; ACL 1, extracts 1(coin shot, crafter's fortune, cure light wounds, heightened awareness, reduce person, shield), alchemy, mutagen, sneak attack +5d6, BREW POTION*, SHIKIGAMI MANIPULATION*; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 9+12, Bluff 9+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 9+7*, Disable Device 9+9, Escape Artist 9+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 9+6, Sense Motive 9+6, Sleight of Hand 9+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 9+12, Use Magic Device 9+3; TWO-WEAPON FEINT
Alchemist gives Catch Off-Guard again, so again I've substituted a feat in the Shikigami line. This is the full suite, which makes light improvised weapons deal 3d6 damage when activated. Not too shabby! Two-Weapon Feint says you can forgo your first attack each round to make a feint, which can be a thrown attack because of Ranged Feint. I think subsequent attacks can be thrown attacks as well, even though Two-Weapon Feint says you are making a melee attack (I think Two-Weapon Feint assumed you couldn't be feinting at range because there wasn't any way to do that when it was written).
glass bottle (+15/+10 or +13/+13/+8[-2] attack, 1d6+5[+4] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+16/+11 or +14/+14/+9 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +5d6
Level 10
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 2, BAB +8.5, saves +6.33/+6.66/+3.33; ACL 2, extracts 2(anticipate peril, deathwatch*), discovery (Bleeding Attack), poison resistance +2, poison use, torturer's eye; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 10+12, Bluff 10+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 10+7*, Disable Device 10+9, Escape Artist 10+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 10+6, Sense Motive 10+6, Sleight of Hand 10+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 10+12, Use Magic Device 10+3
I like the image of broken glass from hurled bottles causing bleed damage from the Bleeding Attack discovery, though I doubt it will come up very often because monsters at this level are usually immune.
glass bottle (+16/+11 or +14/+14/+9[-3] attack, 1d6+5[+6] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+17/+12 or +15/+15/+10 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +5d6, bleed 5
Level 11
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 3, BAB +9.25, saves +6.83/+7.16/+3.66; ACL 3, extracts 3(true skill), cruel anatomist, sneak attack +6d6, swift alchemy; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 11+12, Bluff 11+3, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 11+7*, Disable Device 11+9, Escape Artist 11+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 11+6, Sense Motive 11+6, Sleight of Hand 11+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 11+12, Use Magic Device 11+3; GREATER TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING
Elephant in the Room rules combine Improved Two-Weapon Fighting and Greater Two-Weapon Fighting, giving the character another attack.
glass bottle (+17/+12 or +15/+15/+10/+10[-3] attack, 1d6+5[+6] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+18/+13 or +16/+16/+11/+11 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +6d6, bleed 6
Level 12
Fighter 2 / Rogue 4 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 4, BAB +10, saves +7.33/+7.66/+4; ACL 4, extracts 3/1(full pouch), discovery (Tumor Familiar); +1 Cha; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 12+12, Bluff 12+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 12+7*, Disable Device 12+9, Escape Artist 12+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 6+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 12+6*, Sense Motive 12+6*, Sleight of Hand 12+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 12+12, Use Magic Device 12+4
I think a hedgehog tumor is a good choice for a familiar, because it gives the character a +2 bonus to Will saves, and Will saves are one of their greatest weaknesses. This level also gives the character access to the full pouch extract, which should save a lot of money on powerful alchemical splash weapons like Artokus's fire and unstable accelerant. They should also get hold of a hybridization funnel so they can combine multiple effects.
glass bottle (+18/+13 or +16/+16/+11/+11[-3] attack, 1d6+5[+6] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+19/+14 or +17/+17/+12/+12 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +6d6, bleed 6
Level 13
Fighter 2 / Rogue 5 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 4, BAB +10.75, saves +7.66/+8.16/+4.33; rogue's edge (Stealth), sneak attack +7d6, +1 hp; skills (8[rogue]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 13+12, Bluff 13+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 13+7*, Disable Device 13+9, Escape Artist 13+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 10+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 13+6*, Sense Motive 13+6*, Sleight of Hand 13+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 13+12, Use Magic Device 13+4; RAPID SHOT
I don't know how often this character will snipe, but rogue's edge makes that easier. And they get another attack from Rapid Shot.
glass bottle (+18/+13 or +16/+16/+11/+11[-3] attack, 1d6+5[+6] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+19/+14 or +17/+17/+12/+12 or +15/+15/+15/+10/+10 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +7d6, bleed 7
Level 14
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 4, BAB +11.5, saves +8/+8.66/+4.66; rogue talent (Combat Trick), IMPROVED PRECISE SHOT*, +1 hp; skills (8[rogue]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 14+12, Bluff 14+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 14+7*, Disable Device 14+9, Escape Artist 14+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 14+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 14+6*, Sense Motive 14+6*, Sleight of Hand 14+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 14+12, Use Magic Device 14+4
glass bottle (+19/+14/+9 or +17/+17/+12/+12/+7/+7[-3] attack, 1d6+5[+6] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+20/+15/+10 or +18/+18/+13/+13/+8/+8 or +16/+16/+16/+11/+11/+6/+6 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +7d6, bleed 7
Level 15
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 5, BAB +12.25, saves +8.5/+9.16/+5; ACL 5, extracts 4/2(alchemical allocation), poison resistance +4, sneak attack +8d6; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 15+12, Bluff 15+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 15+7*, Disable Device 15+9, Escape Artist 15+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 14+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 15+6*, Sense Motive 15+6*, Sleight of Hand 15+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 15+12, Use Magic Device 15+4; IRON WILL
glass bottle (+20/+15/+10 or +17/+17/+12/+12/+7/+7[-4] attack, 1d6+5[+8] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+21/+16/+11 or +19/+19/+14/+14/+9/+9 or +17/+17/+17/+12/+12/+7/+7 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +8d6, bleed 8
Level 16
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 6, BAB +13, saves +9/+9.66/+5.33; ACL 6, extracts 4/3(touch injection), discovery (Infusion), swift poisoning; +1 Int; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 16+12, Bluff 16+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 16+7*, Disable Device 16+9, Escape Artist 16+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 14+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 16+6*, Sense Motive 16+6*, Sleight of Hand 16+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 16+12, Use Magic Device 16+4
glass bottle (+21/+16/+11 or +19/+19/+14/+14/+9/+9[-4] attack, 1d6+5[+8] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+22/+17/+12 or +20/+20/+15/+15/+10/+10 or +18/+18/+18/+13/+13/+8/+8 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +8d6, bleed 8
Level 17
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 7, BAB +13.75, saves +9.5/+10.16/+5.66; ACL 7, extracts 4/3/1(channel vigor), sneak attack +9d6, torturous transformation; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 17+12, Bluff 17+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 17+7*, Disable Device 17+9, Escape Artist 17+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 14+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 17+6*, Sense Motive 17+6*, Sleight of Hand 17+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 17+12, Use Magic Device 17+4; IMPROVED IRON WILL
glass bottle (+21/+16/+11 or +19/+19/+14/+14/+9/+9[-4] attack, 1d6+5[+8] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+22/+17/+12 or +20/+20/+15/+15/+10/+10 or +18/+18/+18/+13/+13/+8/+8 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +9d6, bleed 9
Level 18
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 8, BAB +14.5, saves +10/+10.66/+6; ACL 8, extracts 4(alchemical tinkering*)/4/2(amplify elixir), discovery (Spell Knowledge [alchemical tinkering]), poison resistance +6; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 18+12, Bluff 18+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 18+7*, Disable Device 18+9, Escape Artist 18+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 14+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 18+6*, Sense Motive 18+6*, Sleight of Hand 18+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 18+12, Use Magic Device 18+4
glass bottle (+22/+17/+12 or +20/+20/+15/+15/+10/+10[-4] attack, 1d6+5[+8] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+23/+18/+13 or +21/+21/+16/+16/+11/+11 or +19/+19/+19/+14/+14/+9/+9 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +9d6, bleed 9
Level 19
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 9, BAB +15.25, saves +10.5/+11.16/+6.33; ACL 9, extracts 5/4/3(vomit twin), sneak attack +10d6; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 19+12, Bluff 19+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 19+7*, Disable Device 19+9, Escape Artist 19+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+7, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+7, Knowledge (local) 14+7, Knowledge (nature) 4+7, Knowledge (planes) 1+7, Knowledge (religion) 1+7, Perception 19+6*, Sense Motive 19+6*, Sleight of Hand 19+7, Spellcraft 1+7, Stealth 19+12, Use Magic Device 19+4; CRAFT WONDROUS ITEM
The character has a caster level now, so they might as well take Craft Wondrous Item, with the idea of crafting some sharding gloves of improvised might. (They might already have one, depending on how easy it is to commission weird items like this.) Sharding is another way to save money on alchemical items, because it creates a copy of a thrown weapon as you throw it. It's like a permanent full pouch!
glass bottle (+23/+18/+13 or +21/+21/+16/+16/+11/+11[-4] attack, 1d6+5[+8] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+24/+19/+14 or +22/+22/+17/+17/+12/+12 or +20/+20/+20/+15/+15/+10/+10 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +10d6, bleed 10
Level 20
Fighter 2 / Rogue 6 / Brawler 2 / Alchemist 10, BAB +16, saves +11/+11.66/+6.66; ACL 10, extracts 5/4/3/1, discovery (Promethean Disciple), poison immunity, CRAFT CONSTRUCT*; +1 Int; skills (4[alchemist]+4[INT]+2[background]): Acrobatics 20+12, Bluff 20+4, Climb 1+13, Craft (alchemy) 20+8*, Disable Device 20+9, Escape Artist 20+8, Knowledge (arcana) 1+8, Knowledge (dungeoneering) 1+8, Knowledge (local) 19+8, Knowledge (nature) 19+8, Knowledge (planes) 1+8, Knowledge (religion) 1+8, Perception 20+6*, Sense Motive 20+6*, Sleight of Hand 20+7, Spellcraft 1+8, Stealth 20+12, Use Magic Device 20+4
glass bottle (+24/+19/+14/+9 or +22/+22/+17/+17/+12/+12/+7[-5] attack, 1d6+5[+10] damage, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical), splash weapon (+25/+20/+15/+10 or +23/+23/+18/+18/+13/+13/+8 or +21/+21/+21/+16/+16/+11/+11/+6 attack, range 10', 19-20/x2 critical); Shikigami Style: 3d6 base damage; sneak attack: +10d6, bleed 10
I want to double check one thing: we're creating a second level character with max 1st level wealth, not 2nd level wealth?
DM I like runes, seeing the characters being submitted has made me realize this is not the game for me after all, so I will drop from the race, so to speak :)
Thank you for running nonetheless, and wish you a great one!
Ok, we have new submissions and a new round of comments.
@Seth86: You were bold to go with a 4 armed race, but that’s fine. However, reading through the kasatha made me see that it gains Perception as a class skill. So you don’t really need the seeker trait, unless you really really really want a +1 trait bonus to Perception.
@rorek55 Normally I’d say no, but since rogues are considered to be a weaker progressing class, then sure, let’s give unchained rogues Deft Maneuvers. Also, you can’t afford masterwork weapons yet.
@pad300 A comment on your numbers: Nereid’s Grace’s bonus to AC is capped by your monk level.
@Ouachitonian: Correct, we’re not doing wealth by level. The idea is to start with a brand new character, but skip level 1 because it sucks.
@Albion: Cool, cheers!
@Tharasiph: Well, there’s already been a kineticist dip in a character here somewhere. I’m not the biggest fan, but who knows, maybe you can wow me with a cool build!
Submissions:
Shrikkt, Arcane Trickster build.
no name, kasatha many attacks.
Sumak Wildheart, vanilla shifter.
Emmet Xanderi, brawler with favorite terrain.
Rashk, monk with magic.
A lot of glass bottles with sneak attack.
Dont mind if I do!
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Wowzers
Rolling.
best 3 +3 -> Max 18
best 3 +3 -> 17
best 3 +3 -> Max 18
best 3 +3 -> 14
best 3 +3 -> 15
best 3 +3 -> Max 18
Ok, so we start at level 2?
"Cyrano de St. Cyr"
An amoral, rather then Antimoral mercenary, and will be a combination of Insinuator (antipaladin), Swashbuckler/urban Bloodrager/Cavalier (order of the cockatrice).
Personal edicts (important because evil):
--I dont work for free.
--Since violence is my business, I dont do violence for no reason. That would drive down my price after all.
--Teamwork is important, if we all fight well, my odds of survival and victory are better.
--I like to hear all sides in a quarrel, before deciding whom I align with, even if that isnt always possible
--I value my public recognition and my name and my glory.
Cyrano is very extroverted, genuinely fun to be around, and definitly has "main character syndrome". His word, if he gives it freely, especially at a contract negotiation, is good. He is also immune to sob stories, sees violence as a solution to a surprising number of problems and would fit well as a villain in a 3 musketeers story.
Another fictional character who is close to him in a way is Andzrej Kmnicic from the polish movie the deluge, which in turn is based on the "Fire and sword" series. Kmicic of course has a redemption arc, it remains to be seen if thats the case fo Cyrano.
He will pursue a "multi vector patron" policy, and not truely follow any particular deity.
Expelled from Galt for both dueling to the death and trying to elope with the Abyssal Language instructur (an Alu Demon, who found the attempt rather amusing, and wrote a rather popular opera about it, a fact that Cyrano is still significantly salty about) at Galts main military academy, Cyrano figured that the Pathfinder society is a good place for *itinerant people who are good at violence, and prefer to do itinerant violence to other things with a level of legal cover*.
Rolling.
5d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 5, 6, 2) = 24 best 3 +3 -> Max 18
5d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 5, 1, 3) = 16 best 3 +3 -> 17
5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 3, 2, 3) = 15 best 3 +3 -> Max 18
5d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 1, 3) = 15 best 3 +3 -> 14
5d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 1, 3) = 15 best 3 +3 -> 15
5d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 6, 4) = 17 best 3 +3 -> Max 18
My math was off because I rerolled, but will just take the original roll above with best 3 plus 3.
Stats:
18, 16, 15, 14, 16, 17
Will come up with something asap.
Just one question GM: What happens under the Elephant in the Room rules for Swashbucklers that receive Weapon Finesse with certain weapons for free. What replacement would you choose? Thanks