BIG DAMN HEROES - a d20 Firefly Campaign [OOC]

[Rhun]

Rhun, you still interested in going down the twins/siblings path? I think it would be kind of freaky having identical twins. Especially psi ones, although I don't think that they would let on about the psi stuff. It would be all hunches and intuition. Perhaps thats all they see it as anyways, given its not always reliable.

I think I'm going to skip out on the sibling idea. I went a slightly different way with the PC I am building. As far as the psi goes, it just really doesn't fit well into a Firefly game (with the exception of one young and very unstable girl). Especially coming from a border world, where they are a might like to burn you as a witch.

 

[doghead]

I think I'm going to skip out on the sibling idea. I went a slightly different way with the PC I am building. As far as the psi goes, it just really doesn't fit well into a Firefly game (with the exception of one young and very unstable girl). Especially coming from a border world, where they are a might like to burn you as a witch.

No problem. I like the idea of psi-twins, but it doesn't really hold the same appeal for a stand alone character. So I'll go with Helsinki pretty much as she stands. As Watus indicated, it requires a fairly dedicated character given the requirements.

thotd

 

[Lord_Raven88]

If you're still accepting, I'd like to posit a character, iff'n that's shiny with you. Name's Larson Carruthers and I jes' happen to be the best durn scrounger you ever saw. If it's out there, I ken find it and if it's not out there, I ken find it anyway... for a price. I ken handle myself a weapon, as well, though I'm certain not as good as some others I might name.

OOC: I'm thinking a Charismatic Hero 4/Negoiator 2. Let me know if I shine.
Larson Carruthers, Man About Town[sblock]
Larson Carruthers
Scrounger and Go To Guy
Charismatic 4 / Negotiator 2 - Scavenger

STR 13 (+1)
DEX 16 (+3)
CON 15 (+2)
INT 17 (+3)
WIS 14 (+2)
CHA 19 (+4) (+1 for 4th level boost)
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?a=show&id=512136

Init +3 (+3 Dex)
HD 6 + 3d6 + 2d8 + 12 = 45
Def 17 (+3 Dex, +3 Cha, +1 Neg,); Flat-footed 14; Touch 17
Spd 30

BAB +3 (+2 Cha, +1 Neg)
Melee +4
Ranged +6

Attacks
Rifle, Light +6 ranged (+7 within 45 ft and +1 to dmg) (2d10, 80 ft., 6 Int) “Fer swattin’ flies”
Shotgun, Pump Action +6 ranged (+7 within 45 ft and +1 to dmg)(2d10, 30 ft, 5 int) “Fer bigger pests”

Fort +6 (+2 Con, +2 Cha, +2 Neg)
Refl +5 (+3 Dex, +2 Chat, +0 Neg)
Will +6 (+2 Wis, +1 Chat, +3 Neg)

Occupation – Scavenger (Disable Device, Search, Spot, Wealth +2)
Home World – Saint Albans (Craft (Mechanical), Repair, Personal Firearms Proficiency)
Allegiance
Reputation +4
Action Points 9

Skills 96 (80 Charismatic + 16 Negotiator)
Bluff (Cha) (9 ranks + 4 Cha) +13
Craft (mechanical) (Int) (9 ranks + 3 Int) +12
Diplomacy (Cha) (7 ranks + 4 Cha +2 Trustworthy) +13
Disable Device (Int) (9 ranks + 3 Int) +12
Disguise (Cha)
Gather Information (Cha) (9 ranks + 4 Cha +2 Trustworthy) +14
Handle Animal (Cha)
Intimidate (Cha)
Knowledge (current events) (Int) (2 ranks + 3 Int) +5
Listen (+2 Wis + 2 Alertness) +4
Profession (Wis) (Scavenger) (4 ranks + 2 Wis) +6
Read/Write Language (none) (2 ranks)
Repair (Int) (9 ranks + 3 Int) +12
Search (Int) (9 ranks + 3 Int) +12
Spot (Wis) (9 ranks + 2 Wis + 2 Alertness) +13
Speak Language (none).(2 ranks)

Neg (Unique Skills)
Computer Use (Int) (6 ranks + 3 Int) +9
Drive (Dex)
Gamble (Wis) (4 ranks + 2 Wis) +6
Investigate (Int)
Sense Motive (Wis) (6 ranks + 2 Wis) +8

Feats
Alertness
Personal Firearms Proficiency
Simple Weapons Proficiency
Point Blank Shot
Trustworthy
Far Shot
Dead Aim

Abilities
Fast Talk
Dazzle
Conceal Motive
React First

Wealth - 8

Equipment
Long Rifle
Pump Action Shotgun
Ammo
Old Leather Duster, with many, many pockets
Beaten down Stetson
Field Bag
Tool Kit
Tool belt
Lock Openin’ tools

Description: Larson Carruthers is not a handsome man; his face has been subject to far too many violent moments and his nose is a bit skewed to one side. What he’s got is an infectious smile. People just seem to like him no matter who sort of hogwash he’s selling. When he thinks danger is threatenin’, he carries a shotgun and straps an old, well-oiled long rifle on his back. After all, honest fights are all well and good, but Larson prefers his enemies to be far away. Tied up. With a big ol’ target painted on their chest. Outside an airlock.

History
Larson was born on Saint Albans, a dusty son of a dusty man. More to come.
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Wow those are some very good rolls, however Watus did post something regarding re-rolling abilities

Watus:
I had almost completed a Cha 3 / Telepath 3 character, but I you've made a decision regarding Psi, I'll rework my character concept accordingly.

 

[stonegod]

Watus:

I'm including an alternate build of Ghost which I feel fits the concept better: Tough 4/Strong 2. More brawly, with skills and feats focusing on the core concept instead of trying to shoehorn itself into Daredevil (which, as I said before, didn't really fit):
[sblock=Ghost Tough 4/Strong 2]Terrance "Ghost" Ballard
Tough 4 / Strong 2 - ex-Law Enforcement

Str 16 +3
Dex 12 +1
Con 16 +3 [+1 4th]
Int 10 +0
Wis 8 -1
Cha 15 +2
[Point Buy]

Init +3 (+2 Dex, +2 Trait)
HD 10 + 3d10 + 2d8 + 18 + 4 = 45 (Average 57)
Def 16 (+1 Dex, +3 Tough, +2 Strong, +1 Armor, -1 Trait); Flat-footed 15; Touch 15
Spd 30

BAB +5 (+3 Tough, +2 Strong)
Melee +8
Ranged +9

Attacks
Brass Knuckles +10 melee (1d8+5 lethal) (Improved Brawl)
-- +10 (1d8+1d4+5 lethal) (Improved Brawl, Streetfighting)
Unarmed +10 melee (1d8+4 nonlethal) (Improved Brawl)
-- +10 (1d8+1d4+4 nonlethal) (Improved Brawl, Streetfighting)
Others to come

Fort +7 (+3 Con, +2 Tough, +2 Strong)
Refl +2 (+1 Dex, +1 Tough, +0 Strong)
Will +0 (-1 Wis, +1 Tough, +0 Strong)

Occupation - Law Enforcement (Intimidate, Knowledge (streetwise), Personal Firearms Proficiency)
Home World - Higgin's Moon (Driving, Suvival, Brawl)
Allegiance Himself
Reputation +4
Action Points 9

Traits
Aggressive (+2 Init, -1 Def)
Distinctive (+1 Rep, -1 Disguise)
Intimidatin' Manner (+1 Intimidate, -1 Diplomacy & Gather Information)

Skills 29 (21 Tough + 3 Strong + 5 Daredevil)
Diplomacy +1 (0 ranks, +2 Cha, -1 Trait)
Disguise +1 (0 ranks, +2 Cha, -1 Trait)
Driving +2 (0 ranks, +1 Dex, +1 Homeworld)
Gather Information +1 (0 ranks, +2 Cha, -1 Trait)
Intimidate +13 (9 ranks, +2 Cha, +1 Trait, +1 Occupation)
Knowledge (streetwise) +10 (9 ranks, +0 Int, +1 Occupation)
Profession +8 (9 ranks, -1 Wis)
Survival +0 (0 ranks, -1 Wis, +1 Homeworld)

Feats
Brawl
Frightful Presence (DC 20)
Improved Brawl
Improved Bull Rush
Personal Firearms Proficiency
Power Attack
Reknown
Simple Weapons Proficiency
Streefighting
Tough Plus: DR/2, Second Wind

Abilities
DR 2/-
Melee Smash
Robust
Second Wind

Wealth - 8

Equipment
Brass Knuckles
Leather Jacket
[sblock=Advancement]1: Tough 1 (Talent: Robust), Feats: Renown, Power Attack, Bonus Feats: Brawl, Simple Weapon Proficiency, Personal Firearms Proficiency
2: Tough 2 (Tough Featower Attack)
3: Tough 3 (Talent: DR/1), Feat: Tough Plus (DR/2, Second Wind)
4: Strong 1 (Talent: Melee Smash), Con +1
5: Strong 2 (Strong Feat: Improved Brawl)
6: Tough 4 (Tough Feat: Streetfighting), Feat: Frightful Presence[/sblock][/sblock]
The only thing I don't like about the build is the the randomly generated low hp, which is why I use average hps usually (noted also in the block). Why do point buy and then ruin it with randomness? Sigh. :\

 

[Rhun]

Alright, here is my character...I've still got a little playing around to do, I think, and I would like to flesh out his background and the like a bit more.

Patrick “Win” Winslow

Patrick Winslow, or simply “Win” as he is called by companions, hails from Dyton Colony, a son of a fairly prominent landowner. Although his family had more money than most, Patrick never cared much for a life of finery. Adventure and excitement, that was the thing. Patrick learned to fight and shoot, getting in more than his fair share of trouble as a youngster. When the Unification War started, he volunteered immediately, and fought for the Independents until the war's end. Since the end of the war, Win has wondered the ‘Verse, keeping mostly to the Rim and Border worlds, making a living at what jobs he can get. Between his travels and service with the Browncoats, he has picked up a hodgepodge of skills that have given him some success in finding work.

Win is a broad-shouldered, muscular man standing just over six feet in height. He wears his brown hair cropped close in the military style, and often sports a very fine goatee. While he might otherwise be a handsome man, Win bears a fierce looking scar that runs from his forehead, across the right eye and down his cheek. If asked about it, he states simply that it was a souvenir from the war. He dresses in simple, practical garb, and is seemingly never without a gun.

Win is a good man, and tries to do the right thing, though life in the Black sometimes makes that difficult. He's no low-down, dirty deceiver, and in fact, has a hard time with telling lies. Because of the work he does and the type of folk he deals with, he usually chooses to say nothing at all. Give him a few drinks, though, and it is hard to shut him up.


Fast 2 / Strong 4 - Adventurer

STR 14 (6 points)
DEX 17 (10 points, +1 level increase)
CON 14 (6 points)
INT 14 (6 points)
WIS 10 (2 points)
CHA 10 (2 points)

Init +7 (+3 dex +4 feat)
HD: 8 + 29 (5d8) +12 = 49
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=512445
DEF 25 (+7 class, +3 dex, +5 armor)
Speed: 35’
BAB +5
Melee +7
Ranged +8
REP +1 (+0 class +1 trait)
Action Points: 9

FORT +4 (2 base + 2 con)
REF +6 (3 base + 3 dex)
WIL +1 (1 base + 0 wis)

Attacks
Hvy Assault Rifle +9, +10 within 30’ (2d10, 90 ft, SA, 20 box)
Hvy Auto Loader +8, +9 within 30’ (2d8, 40 ft, SA, 9 box)
Unarmed +9 (1d8+4 non-lethal)

FEATS
Personal Firearms Proficiency – Rim Homeworld
Brawl - Occupation
Armor Proficiency (Light) – Lvl 1
Improved Initiative – Lvl 1
Simple Weapons Proficiency – Lvl 1 Fast
Point Blank Shot - Lvl 2 Fast Bonus
Weapon Focus (Assault Rifle) – Lvl 2 Strong Bonus
Armor Proficiency (Medium) – Lvl 3
Double Tap - Lvl 5
Improved Brawl - Lvl 4 Strong Bonus

TALENTS
Increased Speed
Melee Smash
Improved Melee Smash

TRAITS
Saddleborn
Distinctive

SKILLS 35 + 20
Balance +8 (5 ranks, +3 dex)
Climb +5 (3 ranks, +2 str)
Drive +5 (2 ranks, +3 dex)
Hide +7 (4 ranks, +3 dex)
Jump +5 (3 ranks, +2 str)
Knowledge - Tactics +5 (3 ranks, +2 int)
Move Silently* +8 (5 ranks, +3 dex)
Pilot +7 (4 ranks, +3 dex)
Repair* +8 (7 ranks, +1 int)
Ride +8 (4 ranks, +3 dex, +1 trait)
Spot* +7 (7 ranks, +0 wis)
Survival* +5 (5 ranks, +0 wis)
Swim +5 (3 ranks, +2 str)

EQUIPMENT
Heavy Assault Rifle (11 lb)
Heavy Autoloader
Light Duty Vest

Wealth: 6

 

[Shayuri]

Here's an update for Mel, our intrepid pilot. No psi. It seemed out of place for the setting, and the character is a little better, conceptually, without it I think. Some basic combat skillz, and one -hell- of a good pilot. That's the ticket.

The skeleton background from my first post is developing nicely, and I'll update it as soon as I have the wrinkles ironed out. Looks like this thing is coming together! Yay!

[sblock]Name: Melara Richter
Class/Level: Fast Hero 3/Ace Pilot 3- Criminal
Gender: Female
Exp
Action Points: 9/9

Desc: Pending

Strength (STR) 10 (2)
Dexterity (DEX) 17 (10)
Constitution (CON) 14 (6)
Intelligence (INT) 14 (6)
Wisdom (WIS) 10 (2)
Charisma (CHA) 14 (6)

Defense: 20 (10 + 3 dex + 6 class + 1 equipment)
Hit Points: 41/41 (8+(5d8=21)+12)
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=513290
Movement: 30'

Init: +3
Base Attack Bonus: +4
Melee Attack: +4
Ranged Attack: +7
Fort: +4
Reflex: +8
Will: +2

Attacks:
Unarmed: +4 to hit, 1d4 subdual or lethal
.44 Magnum Revolver, +7 to hit, 2d8 damage, 6 shots, 30' RI

Class Abilities:
Talent: Evasion
Feat
Talent: Uncanny Dodge 1
Bonus Feats
Defender of the Universe (add Reputation (+2) whenever she spends an action point to modify an attack roll, skill check, ability check, or saving throw made aboard an atmospheric aircraft or starship)

Skills: 28+7+7, +7+7+7
Drive (Dex) +15 (9 ranks +3 Dex +1 comp +2 feat)
Escape Artist (Dex) +8 (5 ranks + 3 Dex)
Knowledge (streetwise) (Int) +7 (5 ranks + 2 Int)
Pilot (Dex) +16 (9 ranks +3 Dex +4 feat)
Profession: Belter (Wis) +2 (2 ranks + 0 Wis)
Read/Write Language (none) 1 rank
Sleight of Hand (Dex) +9 (5 ranks +3 Dex +1 comp)
Speak Language (none) 1 rank
Disable Device +9 (7 ranks + 2 Int)
Bluff (Cha) +7 (5 ranks + 2 Cha)
Computer Use (Int) +5 (3 ranks + 2 Int)
Knowledge (technology) (Int) +7 (5 ranks +2 Int)
Navigate (Int) +9 (5 ranks + 2 Int + 2 Feat)
Repair (Int) +3 (1 rank +1 comp + 2 Int)

Feats:
OC Personal Firearms Proficiency
HW Surface Vehicle Ops: Hovercraft
1 Starship Operation
1 Spacer
B Point Blank Shot
3 Combat Martial Arts
B Starship Dodge
6 Vehicle Expert
B Starship Mobility

Languages - Common, Mandarin

Wealth +7

Weapons -
.44 Magnum Revolver, +7 to hit, 2d8 damage, 6 shots, 30' RI
2 speed loaders w/ammo

Armour -
Leather Coat, +1 AC, +8 max Dex, 4lbs, 0 penalty
Explorer Outfit, -

Gear -
Pair standard binoculars
Flashlight[/sblock]

 

[Watus]

Bookeeping

doghead:
As I read the Profession skill in d20 Modern, you are correct. The changes made for this setting don't really impact that, so... It does seem strange to me, and I'll leave myself the option of allowing some occassional synergy bonuses, but it does look as though Profession is solely related to Wealth.

As for the difference between Craft and Repair, that's tricky... As the skills are written, it appears that although you could craft a device, if it were to break you wouldn't be able to fix it. That's obviously silly. However, I don't want to weaken the Repair skill either. I would probably rule that if you had a Craft skill, but lacked Repair, that you could use the craft skill to repair items that you yourself had made, but with a -4 penalty on the check. When attempting to repair items you did not create, but which are of the type that you could create, you could use the Repair skill untrained with a -4 penalty on the check. The synergy bonus (if any) would apply.

I think that make sense both logically and mechanically. If anyone disagrees, please speak up.

stonegod:
Don't worry too much about the HP at this point. Once the final crew is selected, if the local brawler has a glass jaw because his dice betrayed him, I'll consider throwing some options out to the table and putting things to a vote.

Rhun:
I suspect I know already know the answer to this question, but it isn't explicity clear in the description: when Win volunteered, did he voluneteer for the Independents or the Alliance?

Einan:
Your account is set up to disallow emails from other members. Please shoot me an email with the address in my account when you get a chance. Thanks.

 

[doghead]

doghead: ...

I think that make sense both logically and mechanically. If anyone disagrees, please speak up.

I'm happy with that. There are always going to be somewhat arbitrary line between closely related skills. I like the idea of helsinki being a bit of a tinkerer, so Craft seems more appropriate than Repair. I'm tinking perhaps a scratch built motorbike, perhaps some armour, that sort of thing. How far down the road she is with the projects, if at all, I'll leave up to you. It kind of depends on how things are set up as well.

I'll get on to the final bits and pieces.

thotd

 

[stonegod]

stonegod:
Don't worry too much about the HP at this point. Once the final crew is selected, if the local brawler has a glass jaw because his dice betrayed him, I'll consider throwing some options out to the table and putting things to a vote.

Thanks for the heads up. I think Ghost is pretty much done except for equipment.

 

[Rhun]

Rhun:
I suspect I know already know the answer to this question, but it isn't explicity clear in the description: when Win volunteered, did he voluneteer for the Independents or the Alliance?

My bad on that one, but it would have to be the Browncoats. Win ain't no stinkin' purplebelly!

I'll update the background to reflect that.