My concept is a half-orc barbarian who Fie (or some old wizardy type) took in as a ward. like bruce wayne and dick grayson. only, in this case, dick grayson is a half orc. barbarian.
Could the five of you post to check-in? Thanks. I'll have campaign details soon, I may keep some of it brief because my campaign guide is coming in this week so I may tweak and improve things a bit by the time we get rolling.
Post Myth Weavers sheets when you can, including adapted backgrounds. Streever has hired you all for an expedition, you will be starting off in a rather civilized area but that won't necessarily be the case for long. Level 4, take the appropriate magic items (one each of 3, 4, 5) and the starting gold you have includes your upfront "pay" while for Streever this is what you have "left."
bladecruiser, I suggest something along the following reworking for your background: You were part of the service, but after refusal to follow an unethical order you were discharged. Unable to work for the service any longer, you turned to mercenary work and find yourself hired for a research expedition.
Or something suitably appropriate for why you are ex-military.
delroland: You are the hired guide, as wilderness will be involved. You will fit in as is.
tastydonuts and deadonthestreet are already suitable for work like this, selling their services and hired to fill in the skills.
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Fie, level 4
Deva, Artificer
Build: Tinkerer Artificer
Background: Inquisitive (Insight class skill)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 12, Dex 10, Int 20, Wis 17, Cha 10.
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 11, Dex 10, Int 18, Wis 14, Cha 10.
Here's the CB version of the sheet. There's much to be done though, as I'm not sure about the wizard's itemization. One of the implements (magic orb +1) I bought using the available character gold.
I went with battle harness... it's a +1 bonus anyway, and seemed to go with the character. I also like the free item/weapon draw. Fits in with an articifer who may be grabbing stuff frequently.
I was going to get the battle harness too, but it doesn't feel wizardy, even though Roe/Tibbs as Varitas runs around throwing bottles and illusions in an un-wizardly way. I may just go with breaching armor.
tastydonuts on
“I used to draw, hard to admit that I used to draw...”
Yea, I agree Donuts--doesn't fit the flavor well for your character.
What about Robes of Contingency?
I was really torn on magic items for my character--I think I picked decent ones in the end, but I would have loved more clock-worky/mechanical items. I wish they had a larger number of Eberron specific items to capture that feel.
ITEMS
Adventurer's Kit, Identification Papers, with Portrait, Opportunistic Greatsword +1, Battleforged Plate Armor +1, Brooch of Shielding +1, Belt of Vigor (heroic tier), Climber's Kit, Travel Papers, Rope, Silk (50 ft.)
Personality Traits
Loyal, honest, and dedicated. Responsible, trustworthy, and decisive. All describe a stereotypical Knight, and Matthias fills that role perfectly. Matthias will never knowingly betray anyone that he has befriended. He is quick to decide which course of action to take as he sees the world in black and white choices. He sticks with his decisions through the easy times and even when things go downhill and turn out all wrong. A childhood friend once told him that he was an example to set himself against for right and wrong.
Mannerisms and Appearance
Matthias is fairly meticulous when it comes to taking care of himself and his gear. While his hair is usually a wild mess, it's almost always to be blamed on the fact that he never rests until any tasks he has set for himself are complete. His mustache and beard are trimmed neatly and he makes sure to keep himself as clean as he can. He is well organized and keeps his gear in a "new" state at all times. Any dents or gashes have to be repaired at the first opportunity, no matter the cost.
He keeps at his relationships as vigorously as he does at keeping his gear in top shape. He visits friends and companions when he is not on patrol for the local guards or spending time with family members. He is kind to all he meets unless they prove themselves to be someone that needs to be taught the proper way to treat others. This has usually meant Matthias eventually gets into an argument with them until either a fight breaks out or they come around to his side of things.
Journal Entry - backdated entries tell the background, adding more later tonight to fill out info
Backdated Entry
I have acquired my updated Identification Papers today. It was an odd feeling to have "Mercenary for Hire" listed as my occupation after being a guardsman for so long. I still believe it is a right and just action to stand up to my former commanding officer in the way that I did. His orders should never have been given for they go against everything that holds this society together.
There is no reason for me to dwell on the subject. I go tomorrow to see if I can find work at one of the local taverns. Perhaps I can get on as a bodyguard. Morning
I make my way now to my most recent venture. I have been hired by a man who claims to work for a research group. I haven't heard of them, and the name wasn't unique enough for me to remember it. The man was a deva, and babbled on about being a researcher and not a wizard. I fear I shall never understand magic users.
The information I have been given about my job is thus: I am to act as a bodyguard for a group of researchers and accompany them whereever they deem necessary for their research. Why they would need an armed guard for a research expedition is beyond my reckoning. So long as I am paid, the less I know the better off I am. When I gather more information, I shall record a new entry in this journal so that if any ill befalls me, there will at least be something to warn off any who follow.
Just realized I forgot to save the changes to his myth-weavers sheet, so I'll do that when I get home tonight.
ITEMS
Adventurer's Kit, Travel Papers (5), Identification Papers, with Portrait (5), Climber's Kit, Thieves' Tools, Battle Harness Leather Armor +1, Hand Crossbow, Duelist's Short sword +1, Crossbow Bolts (100), Dagger (3), Cape of the Mountebank +1
Background
Growing up on the streets, Lo learned early how to use his Changeling abilities to take on different personas. He is perhaps more comfortable in one of the alternate personas than he is as himself. Sometimes, he's not sure who he really is, aside from a thief for hire.
He's been hired by a diverse clientele, Fie being among them. He will raid a tomb or a dungeon, or break into a guarded room to steal what the client wants. And sure, sometimes he plays clients against eachother, stealing from one, and then stealing the same item back for them. That is why it is important that h has a different persona for each client, and never lets slip that he is a changeling.
To Fie, he is a human known as Wil. He is a bit leery of this new assignment, as he prefers to work alone, or one on one with his client. But, he needed the money, and Fie has always been one of his favorite clients.
Hey so instead of making my character on myth weavers is made a PDF? Is that ok with you? I can still do it on myth weavers if you prefer but I think a pdf is slightly easier to read.
Posts
ill elaborate more if you ask me to.
I will win, because I remember the 5 D's!
I hate you all.
The Division, Warframe (XB1)
GT: Tanith 6227
streever - Fie, Deva Artificer (Leader)
tastydonuts - Roe, Changeling Wizard (Controller)
deadonthestreet - Lo, Changeling Rogue (Striker)
delroland - Reynaldo Santor, Gnome Ranger (Striker)
bladecruiser - Matthias Velas, Human Fighter (Defender)
Could the five of you post to check-in? Thanks. I'll have campaign details soon, I may keep some of it brief because my campaign guide is coming in this week so I may tweak and improve things a bit by the time we get rolling.
Also, we can't have Lo and Roe jokes otherwise!
Go with level 4, but there's still a small chance I'll change that.
The Division, Warframe (XB1)
GT: Tanith 6227
bladecruiser, I suggest something along the following reworking for your background: You were part of the service, but after refusal to follow an unethical order you were discharged. Unable to work for the service any longer, you turned to mercenary work and find yourself hired for a research expedition.
Or something suitably appropriate for why you are ex-military.
delroland: You are the hired guide, as wilderness will be involved. You will fit in as is.
tastydonuts and deadonthestreet are already suitable for work like this, selling their services and hired to fill in the skills.
http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=142812
from CB:
Fie, level 4
Deva, Artificer
Build: Tinkerer Artificer
Background: Inquisitive (Insight class skill)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 12, Dex 10, Int 20, Wis 17, Cha 10.
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 11, Dex 10, Int 18, Wis 14, Cha 10.
AC: 20 Fort: 15 Reflex: 18 Will: 17
HP: 39 Surges: 7 Surge Value: 9
TRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +12, Dungeoneering +10, Insight +10, Perception +10, History +14
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +2, Bluff +2, Diplomacy +2, Endurance +3, Heal +5, Intimidate +2, Nature +5, Religion +9, Stealth +2, Streetwise +2, Thievery +2, Athletics +1
FEATS
Artificer: Ritual Caster
Level 1: Master Mixer
Level 2: Master Crafter
Level 4: Battle Intuition
POWERS
Artificer at-will 1: Thundering Armor
Artificer at-will 1: Magic Weapon
Artificer encounter 1: Spike Wire
Artificer daily 1: Obedient Servant
Artificer utility 2: Restorative Infusion
Artificer encounter 3: Lightning Sphere
ITEMS
Ritual Book, Dagger (2), Backpack (empty), Bedroll, Rations, Trail (10), Waterskin, Battle Harness Leather Armor +1, Rod of Time Distortion +1, Cape of the Mountebank +1, Traveling papers, Identification Papers, with Portrait
RITUALS
Make Whole, Tenser's Floating Disk, Enchant Magic Item, Brew Potion, Disenchant Magic Item
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Changeling, Wizard
Build: Illusionist Wizard
Arcane Implement Mastery: Orb of Deception
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 11, Dex 14, Int 20, Wis 10, Cha 16.
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 8, Con 10, Dex 14, Int 17, Wis 10, Cha 14.
AC: 17 Fort: 12 Reflex: 17 Will: 18
HP: 33 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 8
TRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +12, History +12, Diplomacy +10, Insight +9
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics +4, Bluff +7, Dungeoneering +2, Endurance +2, Heal +2, Intimidate +5, Nature +2, Perception +2, Religion +7, Stealth +4, Streetwise +5, Thievery +4, Athletics +1
FEATS
Wizard: Alchemist
Level 1: Dual Implement Spellcaster
Level 2: Quick Draw
Level 4: Destructive Wizardry
POWERS
Wizard at-will 1: Chilling Cloud
Wizard at-will 1: Phantom Bolt
Wizard encounter 1: Grasping Shadows
Wizard daily 1: Phantom Chasm
Wizard daily 1 Spellbook: Horrid Whispers
Wizard utility 2: Shield
Wizard utility 2 Spellbook: Feather Fall
Wizard encounter 3: Shock Sphere
ITEMS
Spellbook, Adventurer's Kit, Identification Papers, with Portrait (2), Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing), Wand of Psychic Ravaging +1, Magic Orb +1
FORMULAS
Alchemist's Fire, Alchemist's Frost, Alchemist's Acid, Tanglefoot Bag, Eyesting, Tethercord
The armor choices kind of suck... as I don't want to have two casters wearing shimmering armor. That just seems... redundant.
When do we start?
e: I have no idea why I thought reruitment was still open. I am a lot of posts behind.
Sad times here.
<ProfMoriarty> oh yeah. one time I PMed a picture of my penis to a forumer, and then I got a PM from Thanatos saying "nice girth"
Bloodthread adds significantly to the survivability of unconscious characters.
"Go up, thou bald head." -2 Kings 2:23
"Go up, thou bald head." -2 Kings 2:23
What about Robes of Contingency?
I was really torn on magic items for my character--I think I picked decent ones in the end, but I would have loved more clock-worky/mechanical items. I wish they had a larger number of Eberron specific items to capture that feel.
I think Im going to go with breeching.
Changeling, Rogue
Build: Aerialist Rogue
Rogue Tactics: Artful Dodger
Background: Natural Chameleon (+2 to Bluff)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 10, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 18.
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 10, Dex 16, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 15.
AC: 16 Fort: 14 Reflex: 18 Will: 17
HP: 37 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 9
TRAINED SKILLS
Stealth +11, Thievery +11, Perception +7, Bluff +15, Acrobatics +11, Athletics +9
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +1, Diplomacy +6, Dungeoneering +2, Endurance +2, Heal +2, History +1, Insight +4, Intimidate +6, Nature +2, Religion +1, Streetwise +6
FEATS
Level 1: Defensive Mobility
Level 2: Two-Fisted Shooter
Level 4: Backstabber
POWERS
Rogue at-will 1: Sly Flourish
Rogue at-will 1: Deft Strike
Rogue encounter 1: Fox's Gambit
Rogue daily 1: Handspring Assault
Rogue utility 2: Adaptable Flanker
Rogue encounter 3: Setup Strike
For diversity and CYA, I think I'll allow streever or donuts to opt to take Religion instead of History, you guys can sort out what works best.
Other than that overlap, everyone has skills to bring to the party.
edit: forgot wizard had Religion as a class skill, so that would be preferable.
Matthias Velas, Human Fighter
Additional Images and Character Builder Summary
Matthias Velas, level 4
Human, Fighter
Fighter Talents: Two-handed Weapon Talent
Background: Breland
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 19, Con 17, Dex 10, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10.
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 16, Con 16, Dex 10, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10.
AC: 21 Fort: 20 Reflex: 14 Will: 15
HP: 50 Surges: 12 Surge Value: 13
TRAINED SKILLS
Streetwise +7, Intimidate +7, Endurance +8, Athletics +9
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics, Arcana +2, Bluff +2, Diplomacy +2, Dungeoneering +3, Heal +3, History +2, Insight +3, Nature +3, Perception +3, Religion +2, Stealth, Thievery
FEATS
Human: Weapon Focus (Heavy Blade)
Level 1: Armor Proficiency (Plate)
Level 2: Weapon Expertise (Heavy Blade)
Level 4: Improved Initiative
POWERS
Bonus At-Will Power: Reaping Strike
Fighter at-will 1: Footwork Lure
Fighter at-will 1: Knockdown Assault
Fighter encounter 1: Covering Attack
Fighter daily 1: Brute Strike
Fighter utility 2: Pass Forward
Fighter encounter 3: Dance of Steel
ITEMS
Adventurer's Kit, Identification Papers, with Portrait, Opportunistic Greatsword +1, Battleforged Plate Armor +1, Brooch of Shielding +1, Belt of Vigor (heroic tier), Climber's Kit, Travel Papers, Rope, Silk (50 ft.)
Personality Traits
Mannerisms and Appearance
He keeps at his relationships as vigorously as he does at keeping his gear in top shape. He visits friends and companions when he is not on patrol for the local guards or spending time with family members. He is kind to all he meets unless they prove themselves to be someone that needs to be taught the proper way to treat others. This has usually meant Matthias eventually gets into an argument with them until either a fight breaks out or they come around to his side of things.
Journal Entry - backdated entries tell the background, adding more later tonight to fill out info
I have acquired my updated Identification Papers today. It was an odd feeling to have "Mercenary for Hire" listed as my occupation after being a guardsman for so long. I still believe it is a right and just action to stand up to my former commanding officer in the way that I did. His orders should never have been given for they go against everything that holds this society together.
There is no reason for me to dwell on the subject. I go tomorrow to see if I can find work at one of the local taverns. Perhaps I can get on as a bodyguard.
Morning
I make my way now to my most recent venture. I have been hired by a man who claims to work for a research group. I haven't heard of them, and the name wasn't unique enough for me to remember it. The man was a deva, and babbled on about being a researcher and not a wizard. I fear I shall never understand magic users.
The information I have been given about my job is thus: I am to act as a bodyguard for a group of researchers and accompany them whereever they deem necessary for their research. Why they would need an armed guard for a research expedition is beyond my reckoning. So long as I am paid, the less I know the better off I am. When I gather more information, I shall record a new entry in this journal so that if any ill befalls me, there will at least be something to warn off any who follow.
Just realized I forgot to save the changes to his myth-weavers sheet, so I'll do that when I get home tonight.
Changeling, Rogue
Build: Aerialist Rogue
Rogue Tactics: Artful Dodger
Background: Natural Chameleon (+2 to Bluff)
FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 10, Dex 19, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 18.
STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 14, Con 10, Dex 16, Int 9, Wis 10, Cha 15.
AC: 19 Fort: 15 Reflex: 19 Will: 18
HP: 37 Surges: 6 Surge Value: 9
(+6 to AC vs opportunity attacks)
TRAINED SKILLS
Stealth +11, Thievery +11, Perception +7, Bluff +15, Acrobatics +11, Athletics +9
UNTRAINED SKILLS
Arcana +1, Diplomacy +6, Dungeoneering +2, Endurance +2, Heal +2, History +1, Insight +4, Intimidate +6, Nature +2, Religion +1, Streetwise +6
FEATS
Level 1: Defensive Mobility
Level 2: Two-Fisted Shooter
Level 4: Backstabber
POWERS
Rogue at-will 1: Sly Flourish
Rogue at-will 1: Deft Strike
Rogue encounter 1: Fox's Gambit
Rogue daily 1: Handspring Assault
Rogue utility 2: Adaptable Flanker
Rogue encounter 3: Setup Strike
ITEMS
Adventurer's Kit, Travel Papers (5), Identification Papers, with Portrait (5), Climber's Kit, Thieves' Tools, Battle Harness Leather Armor +1, Hand Crossbow, Duelist's Short sword +1, Crossbow Bolts (100), Dagger (3), Cape of the Mountebank +1
Background
He's been hired by a diverse clientele, Fie being among them. He will raid a tomb or a dungeon, or break into a guarded room to steal what the client wants. And sure, sometimes he plays clients against eachother, stealing from one, and then stealing the same item back for them. That is why it is important that h has a different persona for each client, and never lets slip that he is a changeling.
To Fie, he is a human known as Wil. He is a bit leery of this new assignment, as he prefers to work alone, or one on one with his client. But, he needed the money, and Fie has always been one of his favorite clients.
Roe's sheet.
http://disparate.googlepages.com/lolv4.pdf
If you want power descriptions I can do that as well.
You don't need to type up the power text, just fill out the name and keep track of use with the checkboxes and it's all good.
http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=144281
I think I have everything on there...
Changeling Trick is going to usually be a gimme, if not automatic.
deadonthestreet - Lo, Changeling Rogue
delroland - Reynaldo Santor, Gnome Ranger
streever - Fie, Deva Artificer
tastydonuts - Roe, Changeling Wizard
Added to the OP.
Hopefully my campaign guide comes in tomorrow.
finally have an avatar, infidel... oh yea.
I realized Nature was a Wis skill, not Int. :P
"Go up, thou bald head." -2 Kings 2:23