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[5e] The Lichway - Old School Dungeon with new school rules.
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<blockquote data-quote="Brother Dave" data-source="post: 6442234" data-attributes="member: 80003"><p>I deviated a bit from the heavy weapons idea - I see Ren as having a strong protective streak, a sort of self-imposed protector for his friend Nissa, so he spends a lot of his time training with heavy armor and shields. </p><p></p><p>I also kind of merged the Acolyte and Guild Artisan backgrounds to create a background as an artisan for the church.</p><p></p><p>I took the equipment from his background and class - I didn't see any need for more than that - but I can redo it based on average starting gold if you prefer.</p><p></p><p>I have my character mostly done, though the background is still only a rough draft. How do you want our character sheets?</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]65112[/ATTACH]</p><p>Ren of Istus</p><p>[sblock=background]Ren (he doesn't know his last name, so he just goes by Ren or Ren of Istus) was orphaned at a young age and lived on the streets for a while until the church took him in. He was tall and strong for his age, and showed a natural affinity for stonework and sculpture, so he was put to work maintaining the stonework in the temple and library in exchange for room and board and martial training (and of course daily lessons and devotions). His natural curiosity led him to an interest in the history of the buildings and the extensive stonework he was working on, which led to an interest in both sculpture and in general history - which ultimately led to Nissa. </p><p></p><p>Ren met and befriended Nissa while repairing a crumbling bit of wall in the library, and began finding excuses to visit with her in his free time. Before long he was spending all of his free time not already devoted to his sculpture following Nissa around, helping her fetch books and scrolls, and asking endless questions about her research. He didn't always understand everything she said, but he found it fascinating, and couldn't help but get caught up in her passion for restoring the library. Over time he developed a great fondness for her (not anything romantic, but more as the sister he never had) and took on the self-imposed role as her assistant and protector.</p><p></p><p>When Nissa announced her intention to seek out the Lichway, Ren immediately requested leave to accompany her.[/sblock]</p><p>[sblock=stats]Neutral Good Human Male Fighter 1 (Church Artisan background)</p><p>Age 19, 6'4", 230 lbs, blond hair, green eyes, tanned skin</p><p></p><p>STR 16 [14+1+1], DEX 10, CON 16 [15+1], INT 12, WIS 13, CHA 8</p><p></p><p>Passive Wisdom (Perception) 13; Initiative +0</p><p></p><p>HP 13</p><p>AC 18 (Chain Mail + Shield)</p><p></p><p>Melee: Warhammer +5, 1d8+3 bludgeoning, versatile (1d10)</p><p>Melee/Ranged: Handaxes (x2) +5, 1d6+3 slashing, light, thrown 20/60</p><p></p><p>Personality Traits: I'm a bit shy and have little practical experience dealing with people outside of the temple, but I'm fiercely protective of my friends. I also believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can't help it - I'm a perfectionist.</p><p>Ideals: My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world.</p><p>Bonds: Nissa is my best friend. I will do anything to help and protect her and the church that took me in.</p><p>Flaws: Once I start a project, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.</p><p></p><p>Human (variant)</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> +1 STR, +1 CON</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Languages: Common, Giant</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skill: Perception</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feat: Heavy Armor Master (+1 STR, -3 dmg from non-magical B/P/S weapons)</li> </ul><p></p><p>Church Artisan</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skills: Insight, Religion</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Tools: Mason's Tools</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Language: Gnomish</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Equipment: Traveller's Clothes, Holy symbol of Istus (amulet), Mason's tools, Belt pouch with 15 gp</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feature: Shelter of the Faithful (as Acolyte)</li> </ul><p></p><p>Fighter 1</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hit Dice: 1d10</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Saves: STR, CON</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skills: History, Athletics</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Equipment: Chain Mail, Shield, Warhammer, 2 Handaxes, Dungeoneer's Pack</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feature: Second Wind (1/rest, bonus action to regain 1d10 + lvl hp)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feature: Protection Style (reaction to impose disadvantage on attacks vs allies within 5' when using shield)</li> </ul><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brother Dave, post: 6442234, member: 80003"] I deviated a bit from the heavy weapons idea - I see Ren as having a strong protective streak, a sort of self-imposed protector for his friend Nissa, so he spends a lot of his time training with heavy armor and shields. I also kind of merged the Acolyte and Guild Artisan backgrounds to create a background as an artisan for the church. I took the equipment from his background and class - I didn't see any need for more than that - but I can redo it based on average starting gold if you prefer. I have my character mostly done, though the background is still only a rough draft. How do you want our character sheets? [ATTACH=CONFIG]65112._xfImport[/ATTACH] Ren of Istus [sblock=background]Ren (he doesn't know his last name, so he just goes by Ren or Ren of Istus) was orphaned at a young age and lived on the streets for a while until the church took him in. He was tall and strong for his age, and showed a natural affinity for stonework and sculpture, so he was put to work maintaining the stonework in the temple and library in exchange for room and board and martial training (and of course daily lessons and devotions). His natural curiosity led him to an interest in the history of the buildings and the extensive stonework he was working on, which led to an interest in both sculpture and in general history - which ultimately led to Nissa. Ren met and befriended Nissa while repairing a crumbling bit of wall in the library, and began finding excuses to visit with her in his free time. Before long he was spending all of his free time not already devoted to his sculpture following Nissa around, helping her fetch books and scrolls, and asking endless questions about her research. He didn't always understand everything she said, but he found it fascinating, and couldn't help but get caught up in her passion for restoring the library. Over time he developed a great fondness for her (not anything romantic, but more as the sister he never had) and took on the self-imposed role as her assistant and protector. When Nissa announced her intention to seek out the Lichway, Ren immediately requested leave to accompany her.[/sblock] [sblock=stats]Neutral Good Human Male Fighter 1 (Church Artisan background) Age 19, 6'4", 230 lbs, blond hair, green eyes, tanned skin STR 16 [14+1+1], DEX 10, CON 16 [15+1], INT 12, WIS 13, CHA 8 Passive Wisdom (Perception) 13; Initiative +0 HP 13 AC 18 (Chain Mail + Shield) Melee: Warhammer +5, 1d8+3 bludgeoning, versatile (1d10) Melee/Ranged: Handaxes (x2) +5, 1d6+3 slashing, light, thrown 20/60 Personality Traits: I'm a bit shy and have little practical experience dealing with people outside of the temple, but I'm fiercely protective of my friends. I also believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can't help it - I'm a perfectionist. Ideals: My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. Bonds: Nissa is my best friend. I will do anything to help and protect her and the church that took me in. Flaws: Once I start a project, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life. Human (variant) [LIST] [*] +1 STR, +1 CON [*]Languages: Common, Giant [*]Skill: Perception [*]Feat: Heavy Armor Master (+1 STR, -3 dmg from non-magical B/P/S weapons) [/LIST] Church Artisan [LIST] [*]Skills: Insight, Religion [*]Tools: Mason's Tools [*]Language: Gnomish [*]Equipment: Traveller's Clothes, Holy symbol of Istus (amulet), Mason's tools, Belt pouch with 15 gp [*]Feature: Shelter of the Faithful (as Acolyte) [/LIST] Fighter 1 [LIST] [*]Hit Dice: 1d10 [*]Saves: STR, CON [*]Skills: History, Athletics [*]Equipment: Chain Mail, Shield, Warhammer, 2 Handaxes, Dungeoneer's Pack [*]Feature: Second Wind (1/rest, bonus action to regain 1d10 + lvl hp) [*]Feature: Protection Style (reaction to impose disadvantage on attacks vs allies within 5' when using shield) [/LIST] [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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