delericho
Legend
For the most part, I don't bother. I probably won't need those stats, and I have plenty of other things to do.
If I do need the stats, and I have time, I'll build the ruler as a unique NPC. If time doesn't permit, I'll grab something that looks about right - probably noble, or knight, or something.
As regards the 'level' of the ruler: I tend towards the view that most rulers in a pseudo-medieval realm should have at least some personal capability - magical assassins are just a bit too common to do without. That said, I also take the view that the PCs very quickly become the best of the best. So I'll probably put a ruler on a par with a level 5 PC, or thereabouts.
If I do need the stats, and I have time, I'll build the ruler as a unique NPC. If time doesn't permit, I'll grab something that looks about right - probably noble, or knight, or something.
As regards the 'level' of the ruler: I tend towards the view that most rulers in a pseudo-medieval realm should have at least some personal capability - magical assassins are just a bit too common to do without. That said, I also take the view that the PCs very quickly become the best of the best. So I'll probably put a ruler on a par with a level 5 PC, or thereabouts.