Endur's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft

Endur · Oct 24, 2006

Endur's Expedition to Castle Ravenloft

IC thread: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=178373
OOC thread: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=178371
Rogues Gallery thread: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=178372

Current players include:
Isida Kep'Tukari: Lia Nailo, Elf Ranger
Goddess FallenAngel: Alessandra Exaultiacien, Human Cleric of Pelor
Rhun: Skorl Darkskull, Half-Orc Barbarian/Fighter
Voadam: Jack Morrow, Half-Elf Ranger
Pyrex: Nikolai, Human Sorceror
Hafrogman: Cedric, Human Rogue
Dirk: Ricven Spellhand, Human Hexblade
Ivid: Dareios, Human Fighter
IndustryGothica: Willow, Elf Druid/Rogue

Voadam · Oct 24, 2006

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Jack Morrow
Half-Elf
Ranger 6

Str 12
Dex 17
Con 14
Int 10
Wis 11
Cha 8

hp 40 (8+5x4+12)
AC 18 (+5 armor, +3 dex) Touch 13, Flat footed 15
F +7, R +8, W +4
BAB +6
Grapple +7
Init +3
Attack +8 melee 1d8+1 (19-20)
Attack +10 bow ranged 1d8+2 (x3) RI 110ft (point blank shot, precise shot, magic)
Full attack +10/+5 or +8/+8/+3 bow ranged 1d8+2 (x3) RI 110ft (point blank shot, precise shot, magic)

Feats: Track (B), Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot(B), Endurance (B), Iron Will, Manyshot (B), Precise Shot,

Skills:
Diplomacy +1
Gather Information +1
Hide +12
Knowledge Nature +9
Knowledge Religion +1
Listen +10 (+4 undead, +2 animal)
Move Silent +12
Search +10
Spot +1 (+4 undead, +2 animal)
Survival +9 (+2 to follow tracks, +2 aboveground wilderness, +4 undead, +2 animal)

Languages: Common, Elven

Class abilities:

Favored Enemy: Undead +4, Animal +2

Wild Empathy +4

Ranged flanking (PHII substitution for animal companion)

Combat Mastery Archery

Spells: Delay Poison

Racial abilities:

Immunity to sleep spells and similar magical effects, and a +2 racial bonus on saving throws against enchantment spells or effects.

Low-Light Vision: A half-elf can see twice as far as a human in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. She retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.

+1 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks.

+2 racial bonus on Diplomacy and Gather Information checks.

Elven Blood: For all effects related to race, a half-elf is considered an elf.

Evil writings caused Jack to acquire 2 points of taint (mild depravity) and the neglectful trait. Jack's obsessions causes him to disregard cultural mores and hygiene and he takes a -2 penalty on charisma based checks. (Heroes of Horror taint rules).

Automatic Languages: Common and Elven.

Equipment: 9,000 gp total

Wand of cure light wounds 750 gp
Composite longbow +1 (str +1) 2,500 gp
Chain shirt +1 1,250 gp (armor check penalty +1)
Quiver of Ehlonna 1,800 gp
20 silver arrows 41 gp
40 normal arrows 2 gp
Handy haversack 2,000 gp
Masterwork longsword 365
Holy Symbol, LG 1 gp
Sundries ~10 gp
280 gp

Background:

Jack was once an open and cheerful elven blooded hunter of the woods. He was skilled with a bow and knew woodcraft well. He lived off the land, at peace with the fey and agent for the local elven druidic circle.

Then came the necromancer's hordes. Spirits and bodied undead ravaged his forest home turning treants into undead shambling things and twisting the animals into unliving servitors. dead humans were everywhere, moaning and clawing at anything that breathed. The druids and fey fought back, and Jack was at their side. But it was not enough and the circle fell, the survivors fleeing for their lives.

Jack survived, but not without inner scars from being wraith-touched. His spark of enjoyment was drained away in the conflict leaving a broken man. His connection to nature and the animals of the wild was savaged, leaving a burning hatred for the undead. Jack became a gangrel vagabond making what living he could, until he came upon the Lightbringers. A group dedicated to the eradication of undead. Jack found a new calling, a new purpose in life which he has pursued since then.

Rhun · Oct 25, 2006

Skorl Darkskull

Skorl is a big, ugly, thuggish looking half-orc warrior. Standing 6’3” in height and having a powerful build (250 lbs), he gives a first impression of raw, unbridled strength. He wears his thick black mane of hair in many long braids, decorated with beads of iron and bone, and his cold gray eyes look like stones under his brutish brow. Several old battle scars mar his features. He dresses in rough leathers and furs, which tend to give him a primal, savage look. Close inspection will note that despite his shabby appearance, his weapons and armor are well-maintained.

Despite his wild and brutish looks, Skorl is not dumb. He is a disciplined and skilled fighter, save for those rare moments of extreme rage that he sometimes flies into in the midst of combat. What he lacks in social graces, he makes up for with his battle prowess. His love of strong spirits, combat and women is well known, and he succumbs to distraction rather easily. He enjoys contests of athletic ability and physical prowess. The half-orc is something of a carefree spirit, doing his own thing and acting as he will. Still, he believes strongly in the concept of freedom, not just for himself but for all peoples. Skorl has a streak of greed in his blood as well…he is willing to go to great lengths to earn coin with which to buy those things he desires. He enjoys having a good time, and is very friendly with those who get to know him; unfortunately, his imposing appearance and the fact that he is not well spoken mean few ever take the time to befriend him.

Skorl follows the teachings of Kord.

Half-orc male, age 21
Alingment: Chaotic Good

Str: 20 (+5) (8 points, +2 race, +1 level adjustment, +2 gauntlets)
Dex: 11 (+0) (3 points)
Con: 16 (+3) (10 points)
Int: 10 (+0) (4 points, -2 race)
Wis: 8 (-1) (0 points)
Cha: 6 (-2) (0 points, -2 race)

Barbarian: 2 / Fighter: 4
Experience: 15,000
Hit Points: 56 (12 + 26 + 18 con)

Armor Class: 20 (10 base + 9 armor + 1 deflection)
Touch AC: 11
Flat-footed AC: 20
ACP: -5

Initiative: +4
Base Speed: 40 feet (30 feet in armor)

Saves:
Fort +11 (+7 base, +3 con, +1 cloak)
Ref +2 (+1 base, +0 dex, +1 cloak)
Wil +3 (+1 base, -1 wis, +1 cloak, +2 feat)

BAB: +6/+1
Attack:
+14/+9 attack, +2 greatsword (2d6 + 11/19-20)
+12/+7 attack, mw heavy flail (1d10 + 7/19-20)
+7/+2 attack, mw composite longbow (1d8 + 4/x3)

Feats: Weapon Focus (greatsword), Power Attack, Improved Initiative, Cleave, Weapon Specialization (greatsword), Iron Will

Skills
Climb +6 (2 ranks, +4 str)
Intimidate +4 (6 ranks, -2 cha)
Jump +8 (4 ranks, +4 str)
Listen +5 (6 ranks, -1 wis)
Survival +4 (4 ranks, +0 wis)
Swim +6 (2 ranks, +4 str)
Spot +1 (2 ranks, -1 wis)

Languages: Common, Orc

Racial / Class Features: Darkvision 60’, orc-blood, fast movement, rage (1/day), uncanny dodge

Equipment/Possessions
Gauntlets of Ogre Power 4000gp 1lb (worn in Ricven's memory)
Full Plate+1 2650gp 50lb
Breastplate+1 1350gp 30lb
Ring of Protection +1 2000gp ---
Armor Spikes, alchemical silver 70gp ---
Greatsword+2, 8350gp 8lb
Greatsword+1, 2350gp 8lb
Heavy Flail, mw 315gp 10lb
Dagger 2gp 1lb
Cloak of Resistance +1 1000gp 1lb
Comp Longbow, mw (+4 strength) 800gp 3lb
40 arrows, cold iron 4gp 6lb
40 arrows, alchemical silver 42gp 6lb
Explorer’s Outfit 10gp 8lb
Backpack 2gp 2lb
Beltpouch 1gp ½lb
Bedroll 1sp 5lb
Chalk, 2 pieces 2cp ---
Crowbar 2gp 5lb
Flint & Steel 1gp ---
Grappling Hook 1gp 4lb
Climber’s Kit 80gp 5lb
Rope, silk 50’ 10gp 5lb
2 sacks (empty) 2sp 1lb
3 flasks of alchemists fire 80gp 3lb
Potion Belt 1gp 1lb
4 potions of cure light wounds 200gp ---
1 potion of cure moderate wounds 300gp ---
2 potions of hide from undead 100gp ---
2 potions of protection from evil 100gp ---

Weight Carried: 108.5 lbs

Money
Pps: 4
Gps: 36
Sps: 6
Cps: 8

Character Portrait:

Pyrex · Oct 25, 2006

Nikolai, Male Human Sorcerer (Deceased)

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[B]Name:[/B]   Nikolai
[B]Class:[/B]  Sorcerer
[B]Race:[/B]   Human
[B]Size:[/B]   Medium
[B]Gender:[/B] Male
[B]Align:[/B]  NG
[B]Deity:[/B] 

[B]Str:[/B] 10 +0 (2p.)        [B]Level:[/B] 5        [B]XP:[/B] n
[B]Dex:[/B] 12 +1 (4p.)        [B]BAB:[/B] +2         [B]HP:[/B] 22 (5d4+10)
[B]Con:[/B] 14 +2 (6p.)        [B]Grapple:[/B] +2     
[B]Int:[/B] 10 +0 (2p.)        [B]Speed:[/B] 30'       
[B]Wis:[/B] 14 +2 (6p.)        [B]Init:[/B] +0        
[B]Cha:[/B] 14 +2 (5p. +1 Lvl) [B]ACP:[/B] -0         

                   [B]Base  Armor Shld   Dex  Size   Nat  Misc  Total[/B]
[B]Armor:[/B]              10    +0    +0    +1    +0    +0    +0    11
[B]Touch:[/B] 11              [B]Flatfooted:[/B] 10

                         [B]Base   Mod  Misc  Total[/B]
[B]Fort:[/B]                      1    +2    +2     +5
[B]Ref:[/B]                       1    +1    +2     +4
[B]Will:[/B]                      4    +2    +4    +10

[B]Weapon                  Attack   Damage     Critical[/B]
Morningstar                 +2      1d8         20x2
Dagger                      +2      1d4-1       19x2

[B]Languages:[/B] Common

[B]Feats:[/B] Eschew Materials, Extend Spell, Iron Will

[B]Skill Points:[/B] 24       [B]Max Ranks:[/B] 8
[B]Skills                   Ranks  Mod  Misc  Total[/B]
Climb*                     0    +0          +0
Concentration              8    +2         +10
Jump*                      0    +0          +0
Kn(Arcana)                 4    +0          +4
Kn(Religion)*              2    +0          +2
Listen*                    0    +2          +2
Sense Motive*              0    +2          +2
Spellcraft                 8    +0          +8
Spot*                      0    +2          +2
Swim*                      0    +0          +0

*Cross-Class skill

[B]Equipment:               Cost  Weight[/B]

  Explorers Outfit        0gp    0lb

  Morningstar            16gp    8lb
    (Cold Iron, P/B)
  Dagger                 22gp    1lb
    (Silver, P/S)

  Ring of Prot +1      2000gp
  Cloak of Resist +2   4000gp    1lb

  Potions
    Cure Light           50gp
    Cure Moderate       300gp
    Hide from Undead     50gp
    <Restoration        300gp
    Magic Weapon         50gp

  Handy Haversack      2000gp    5lb  (Capacity:  80.0lb)
    Bedroll               1sp    5lb  (Used:      33.5lb)
    Crowbar               2gp    5lb
    Hammer                5sp    2lb
    Flint & Steel         1gp
    Mirror, Sm Steel     10gp  0.5lb
    Piton x10             1gp    2lb
    Rations, Trail x6     3gp    6lb
    Rope, Silk 50'       10gp    5lb
    Sunrod x4             8gp    4lb
    Whetstone             2sp    1lb
    Winter Blanket        5sp    3lb

  Lightbringer Dues     100gp

[B]Total:[/B]       8,774.3gp   15lb      

[B]Money:[/B]          75.7gp

                           [B]Lgt   Med   Hvy  Lift  Push[/B]
[B]Max Weight:[/B]                 33    66   100   200   500


[b]Spells/Day:	0    1    2[/b]
                6+0  6+1  4+1

[b]Prepared Spells:[/b]
  Lvl  0:  (6) Detect Poison, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, 
               Light, Mending, Read Magic

  Lvl  1:  (4) Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, 
               Vigilant Slumber*

  Lvl  2:  (2) Boiling Blood*, False Life

*From [i]Complete Mage[/i]

Description
Fair haired and light-skinned, dressed in a long coat with and wearing a wide-brimmed hat his happy-go-lucky demeanor masks his inner turmoil.

Background
One night, in the small hours of the morning, Nikolai snapped to sudden wakefulness in his family's farmhouse. Moving quietly, listening for the slightest sound, he crept to the door leading to the common area and eased it open.

What lay on the other side of the door was nothing short of his worst nightmare. His mother was crumpled against the wall, at the center of a spreading pool of her own blood. In the center of the room was his father, woodchopping axe slumping from his lifeless hand; his heart being feasted upon by some foul creature crouched over his corpse.

The creature spotted Nikolai, stood and turned towards him. Then, in utter silence, it charged. Nikolai screamed and held up his hands in front of himself in a defensive gesture, expecting he only had seconds to live as the creatures claws raked across his field of vision... and scraped harmlessly off the air a few inches from his face. Again the creature swiped at him; and again the blow rebounded, as if off an impenetrable barrier between Nikolai and the creature. Nikolai felt a warmth well up within him, concentrating in his hands and making his fingers tingle. Pointing at the creature, a beam of bright light shot forth and struck the creature, causing it to reel back for a moment. Then, as it crouched to pounce at him again, it dissolved into mist and vanished.

With his sister Natalia missing and parents slain by undead, Nikolai had few options. Having been told that they could help him develop his powers and train him in the ways of fighting undead Nikolai sold what few possessions his family had and set out to find and apprentice himself to the Lightbringers.

Dirk · Oct 26, 2006

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Name: Ricven Spellhand (now called Rick Swordhand)
Class: Hexblade
Race: Human
Size: M
Gender: M
Alignment: CN
Deity: Pelor

Str: 16 +3 18 +4*  	Level: 5	XP: 
Dex: 12 +1 		BAB: +5 	HP: 35
Con: 13 +1 		Grapple: +8	Dmg Red: none
Int: 10 +0 		Speed: 30	Spell Res: none
Wis: 8  -1 		Init: +1	Spell Save: 
Cha: 14 +2		ACP: -1		Spell Fail: none w/ light armor
Notes: Used my lvl 4 point here + GoOP+2

	Base	Armor	Shld	Dex	Size	Nat	Misc	Total
Armor:	10	+5	+1	+1	+0	+0	+1	18
Touch:	13	Flatfooted: 17

	Base	Mod	Misc		Total
Fort:	+1	+1	+2(vs. spells*)	+2
Ref:	+1	+1	+2(vs. spells*)	+2
Will:	+4	-1	+2(vs. spells*)	+3
Notes: Arcane resistance*, Mettle (see below) 

Weapon			Attack	Damage	Critical Range
MW Greatsword		+10	2D6+6	19-20*2  -
Lt. Crossbow		+6	1D8	19-20*2	 80
Dagger (thrown)		+6	1D4	19-20*2  10
Dagger			+9	1D4+4	19-20*2  -
Notes:

Languages: common

Abilities: Hexblade’s Curse 2/day - free action, visible target within 60 ft,
 -2 on attacks, saves, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
 for 1 hour. Will save 14 (DC 10 = ½ Hexblade’s class level + Cha modifier) 
 ~ Arcane resistance - use Cha mod with saves vs. spells and spell like 
 abilities. ~ Mettle - with successful will or fort save against an attack 
 that normally would have a lesser effect is negated. ~ Summon Familiar 
 (see below) ~ Bonus feat *- every 5 levels from list ~ Empathic Link, share 
 spells.

Feats: combat casting (bonus feat)*, Dodge, Power attack, Cleave, 
 Alertness (familiar in arms reach)  

Spells Known:
Protection from Evil
Expeditious Retreat 

Skill Points: 24 		Max Ranks: 8
Skills			Ranks	Mod	Misc 	Total
Appraise*			+	     +0			+0	
Balance* 			+	     +1		-1	+0
Bluff* ^			+5  	     +2			+7
Climb*				+	     +4		-1	+3
Concentration*^ 		+4	     +1			+5
Craft*^				+	     +0			+0
Diplomacy*^			+4	     +2		+2	+8
Disguise* 			+	     +2		(+2)	+2
Heal* 				+	     -1			-1
Hide* 				+	     +1		-1	+0
Intimidate*^ 			+3	     +2		+2	+7
Jump* 				+	     +4		-1	+3
Knwldge: arcana^  		+4	     +0			+4
Listen *			+	     -1		+2	+1
Move Silently* 			+	     +1		-1	+0
Profession^			+ 	     -1			-1
Ride*^ 				+	     +1			+1
Search* 			+	     +0			+0
Sense Motive* 			+	     -1			-1
Spellcraft^			+4	     +0			+4
Spot *				+	     -1		+2	+1
Survival* 			+	     -1			-1
Swim* 				+	     +4		-2	+2
Use Rope* 			+	     +1			+1
Notes: * - untrained skills, ^ - class skills, () - only while acting

Equipment:		Cost	Weight
+1 Chainshirt		1250	25
MW Greatsword		350	8
Gauntlets of Ogre Pwr+2 4000	4
Mithral Buckler		1015	2 ½
Ring of Protection +1	2000	-
Light Crossbow		35	4
20 bolts		2	2
Dagger			2	1
Backpack		2	2
Flint and Steel		1	-
Common lamp		.1	1
2 pts oil		.2	2
Belt pouch		1	½
Hempen rope		10	5
Sack			.1	½
Waterskin		1	4
Whetstone		.02	1
Trail rations 4		2	4
Torch			.01	1
Spell comp pouch	5	2
Potion of CLW 1		50	1		
Explorer’s outfit	-	-
Familiar cost		100	-
Lightbringer Due	100	-	
Crackers for Boo        1       -

Total Weight: 69lb
	
	Plat	Gold	Silver	Copper	
Money:	0	137	5	7
		
		Lgt	Med	Hvy	Lift	Push	Drag
Max Weight:	76	77-153	154-230	230	460	1150

Age: 22
Height: 5’8” 
Weight: 143lb
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Skin: Light tan

Familiar: 				
Boo the hamster; Tiny animal		SKILLS
HP 17					Balance +10
Init +2					Climb +12
Speed 15ft, climb 15ft, swim 15ft	Hide +14
AC 14					Move silently +10
BAB/Grapple +0/-12			Swim +10	
ATTACK
Bite +4 1 damage
Low light vision, scent,
Weapon finesse feat	
FORT +2						
REF +4			
WILL +1
STR 2	
DEX 15
CON 10
INT 6
WIS 12
CHA 2
		
Background:
Ricven Spellhand now Rick Swordhand, a former noble man of a 
 prestige home in Amn, He rejected his family name after his father 
 Jahard Spellhand, a cowled wizard of some authority and influence, 
 rebuked his sons profession as a swordsman who only uses his 
 magically abilities secondarily. Ricven left his home at 17 and joined 
 a local caraven company as a guard under his new name Rick Swordhand. 
 Traveling from town to town working various jobs and tasks in the towns 
 he traveled to in search of wealth and power. Now he is at Weary 
 Horse Inn some thirty miles outside Barovia. He is still just traveling 
 looking for wealth and power.

Description:
Not a great big man, average build. About 5 ft 8 150 pounds, muscular 
 but not a body builder. Long brown hair that shades his face masking over 
 his hazel eyes. His light tan makes him seem like someone who was just 
 seen the light of day for the first time in years, or just came into a 
 climate with a decent amount of sunlight. His armor and weapons are 
 well kept and in combat his hair pulled out of his eyes. He has an aura 
 about him that wanes the weak and perks the curiosity of the strong.

NOW I REALLY AM DONE PLEASE CHECK OVER *UPDATED*

Le Noir Faineant · Oct 26, 2006

*EDIT: Sorry, this was meant to be posted in the OOC thread...*

hafrogman · Oct 26, 2006

[sblock=Character]

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[B]Name:[/B]       Cedric
[B]Class:[/B]      Rogue
[B]Race:[/B]       Human
[B]Size:[/B]       Medium (5'10", 180 lbs)
[B]Gender:[/B]     Male
[B]Alignment:[/B]  Lawful Good  

[B]Str:[/B] 12 +1  (4p.)     [B]Level:[/B]    6     [B]XP:[/B] 15,000
[B]Dex:[/B] 12 +1  (4p.)     [B]BAB:[/B]     +4     [B]HP:[/B] 41 (6d6+18)
[B]Con:[/B] 14 +2  (5p.)*    [B]Grapple:[/B] +5
[B]Int:[/B] 12 +1  (4p.)     [B]Speed:[/B]   30'
[B]Wis:[/B] 12 +1  (4p.)     [B]Init:[/B]    +1
[B]Cha:[/B] 12 +1  (4p.)

* +1 @ 4th

                      [B]Base  Armor  Shield  Dex  Size  Misc[/B]
[B]Armor:[/B] 19              10     +5     +2     +1   +0    +1  (deflection)
[B]Touch:[/B] 12
[B]Flat:[/B]  18

                      [B]Base  Mod  Misc[/B]
[B]Fort:[/B]  +5              +2    +2   +1
[B]Ref:[/B]   +7              +5    +1   +1
[B]Will:[/B]  +4              +2    +1   +1

[B]Weapon                Attack  Damage  Critical[/B]
Scimitar +1              +6     1d6+2     18-20
Dagger, Cold Iron        +4     1d4+1     19-20
Dagger, Silver           +4      1d4      19-20
Unarmed                  +4     1d3+1     20/x2
Dart                     +4     1d4+1     20/x2         (20' range increment)


[B]Languages:[/B] Common, Elven    


[B]Abilities:[/B]
Trapfinding
Sneak Attack +3d6
Evasion
Trap Sense +2
Disruptive Attack


[B]Feats:[/B]
Martial Weapon Proficiency: Scimitar [human]
Improved Unarmed Strike [1st]
Weapon Focus: Scimitar [3rd]
Improved Toughness [6th]

[B]Skill Points:[/B] 90    [B]Max Ranks:[/B] 8/4

[B]Skills:                 Ranks  Mod  Misc[/B]

Balance +8               5     +1   +2
Climb +6                 5     +1   --
Diplomacy +6             5     +1   --
Disable Device +12       9     +1   +2
Escape Artist +10        9     +1   --
Gather Information +6    5     +1   --
Hide +7                  6     +1   --
Jump +8                  5     +1   +2
Listen +5                4     +1   --
Move Silently +7         6     +1   --
Open Lock +12            9     +1   +2
Search +10               9     +1   --
Spot +5                  4     +1   --
Tumble +12               9     +1   +2


Armor Check Penalty: -0

[B]Equipment:                Cost  Weight[/B]
Scimitar +1             2315gp     4lb
Darts (4)                  2gp     2lb
Mithril Chain Shirt +1  2100gp    10lb
Darkwood Buckler +1     1215gp   2.5lb
Cold Iron Dagger           4gp     1lb
Silver Dagger             22gp     1lb

Potion of CLW (2)        100gp     -lb

Cloak of Resistance +1  1000gp     1lb
Everburning Torch        110gp     1lb
Ring of Protection +1   2000gp     -lb

Belt Pouch (2)             2gp     1lb
Rations (2 days)           1gp     2lb
Waterskin                  1gp     4lb
MW Thieves' Tools        100gp     2lb

                  Total 8972

[B]Total Weight:[/B] 31.5lb/43lb (light load)
[B]Money:[/B] 28 gp 0 sp 0 cp

[/sblock][sblock=Description]Cedric is a young man in his early twenties. A little above average height with an average build. A messy mop of blonde hair crowns his head, with sharp green eyes peering out from his face.[/sblock][sblock=Background]My father liked to call himself a rogue, but I knew that he was a thief. A petty criminal, living in the slums of the old city, scrounging off those too poor or helpless to do anything about it. He acted like he was some great artist, but really he was just a disgrace. My mother and I did as best we could, living from day to day, and eating the food he put on the table because we had to. But we didn't like it.

When I was still but a boy, he decided that I should follow in his footsteps, and become a thief like he was. He started taking me along with him on his jobs, and teaching me his skills. My brief objections were met with sharp fists. I kept my silence, and learned what he taught, fearing the reprisals that would come if I disobeyed him. Still, the thought of being like he was sickened me. I could see the poverty and fear which pervaded our neighborhood. Did we really need to take more from these people?

I was fourteen when my father beat my mother to death in a drunken rage. A job had gone badly for him, some of his crew had been caught with nothing to show for it. I tried to stop him, but I didn't have the strength. I walked away with a few bruises, but not so for my mother. I buried her myself that night, after he had passed out, and then I left that life forever. I briefly considered taking everything from our home, cleaning it out, selling it all for whatever coppers it would earn me for my new life. But I luckily I stopped myself when I realized that he had nearly driven me to becoming a thief, just like him. I left that night with nothing but the clothes on my back, and I've never returned.

I spent the next few years doing whatever I could to earn my living. Running errands, working the docks, cleaning out stables. The only thing I would never do, was put my father's teachings to use. I let myself go hungry rather than become a thief. Eventually I managed to scrape together a little money and was considering my future, perhaps a new life in a new city. I don't know where I would have ended up had I gone forth with that plan, but instead I saw a posting calling for able bodies to clear out a goblin warren. It would get me out of the city, and it would be a chance for a new life. I bought a rusty old sword from an old sailor I knew and left the city on my road to my new life as an adventurer.

The group sent to clean out that cave couldn't have been more green, a bunch of bums and thugs with no experience. I fit right in. It wasn't until we came to the first locked door that anyone even thought of the goblins as anything more than animals. One of the group was all set to pound his way through the door, probably getting the attention of every goblin in the place. I pulled him back with an admonishment for silence and was kneeling down in front of the door examining the lock before I knew what I was doing. I had a small crisis there. Was I destined to be a thief? But then I had a revelation, there were a lot of locked doors in the world, and not all of them belonged to the good people of the world. I stuck a thin dagger in the lock, and one sharp twist later I was opening the door onto a world of possibilities.[/sblock]
[sblock=Disruptive Attack]Level:4
Replaces:If you select this class feature you do not gain uncanny dodge at 4th level. Instead you gain uncanny dodge at 8th level (when you would normally gain improved uncanny dodge).
Benefit:Beginning at 4th level, whenever you hit a target that is flat footed against your attack, or whenever you hit a target that you flank, you can choose to sacrifice your sneak attack damage in order to apply a -5 penalty to that creature's AC for 1 round. Multiple hits on the same target don't stack. This extraordinary ability works even against creatures normally immune to extra damage from sneak attacks.[/sblock]

Book: Complete Warrior

Le Noir Faineant · Oct 27, 2006

*EDITED*

Le Noir Faineant · Oct 27, 2006

Still not liking the way I present my character here... Why does the darn chart always go out of line...

Here's the complete charsheet, as I had it planned: Will have layout it on a later occasion.

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Dareios

Human Male Fighter 6
Lawful Neutral
A Mercenary from Southern Lands

Representing Rafael

Basic Stats
Strength 16 (+3)
Dexterity 12 (+1)
Constitution 14 (+2)
Intelligence 12 (+1)
Wisdom 8 (-1)
Charisma 11 (+0)

Size: Medium

Height: 6' 6"

Weight: 240 lb

Skin: Pale

Eyes: Gray

Hair: Black; Straight; Beardless

Total Hit Points: 51

Speed: 30 [feet]

Armor Class: 24 = 23 [armour] + [1 Ring of Protection]

Touch AC: 13 = 12 + 1 [ring of protection]

Flat-footed: 24 = 23 + 1 [ring of protection]

Languages: Common [native], Gnoll

Saving Throws
Initiative modifier: +5 = +1 [dexterity] +4 [improved initiative]
Fortitude save: +9 = 5 [base] +2 [constitution] + 2[cloak of resistance]
Reflex save: +5 = 2 [base] +1 [dexterity]+ 2 [cloak of resistance]
Will save: +5 = 2 [base] -1 [wisdom] [+2 Iron Will] + 2 [cloak of resistance]
Attack (handheld): +9/4= 6/1 [base] +3 [strength]
Attack (unarmed): +9/4 = 6/1 [base] +3 [strength]
Attack (missile): +7/2 = 6/1 [base] +1 [dexterity]
Grapple check: +9/4 = 6/1 [base] +3 [strength]

Skills

Appraise Int 1 = +1
Balance Dex* 1 = +1
Bluff Cha 0 = +0
Climb Str* 8 = +3 +5
Concentration Con 2 = +2
Craft (armour) Int 2 = +2
Diplomacy Cha 0 = +0
Disguise Cha 0 = +0
Escape Artist Dex* 1 = +1
Forgery Int 4 = +1 +3
Gather Information Cha 0 = +0
Handle Animal Cha 5 = +0 +3 +2 [animal affinity]
Heal Wis -1 = -1
Hide Dex* 1 = +1
Intimidate Cha 7 = +0 +7
Jump Str* 6 = +3 +3
Listen Wis -1 = -1
Move Silently Dex* 1 = +1
Ride Dex 9 = +1 +6 +2 [animal affinity]
Search Int 1 = +1
Sense Motive Wis -1 = -1
Spot Wis -1 = -1
Survival Wis -1 = -1
Swim Str** 7 = +3 +4
Use Rope Dex 1 = +1
* = check penalty for wearing armor

Feats
Default: Animal Affinity, Enduring Life (Libris Mortis), Iron Will
“Fighter”: Improved Initiative, Blind-Fight, Mounted Combat, Power Attack, Improved Bull Rush, Weapon Focus (Longsword)

Dareios' Equipment

Weapons:
· Masterwork Cold Iron Longsword [Favourite Weapon]
· Masterwork Alchemical Silver Battleaxe
· Masterwork Kukri
· Cold Iron Morning Star

Armor:
• Masterwork Full Plate +1
• Locked Gauntlet
• Cloak of Resistance +2
• Ring of Protection + 2

Shield: Heavy Shield +1

Misc Items:
· Bag of Holding Type I
· Leather bag containing 150 gp
· Elexir of Hiding
· Dust of Appereance
· Quaal's Feather Token – Tree
· Potion: Hide from Undead
· 2x Potion: Cure Moderate Wounds
· Food, equivaling 20 gp
· Bedroll
· Flask of Holy Water (Yondalla)
· Fishing gear
· Climber's Kit
· Rope
· Lantern, hooded
· Elixir of Lesser Restoration
· Heavy Shield
· Masterwork Full Plate
· Sunrod (4)

Steed: Dammerung, heavy warhorse (military saddle)

Friendly Companion: Strider, guard dog (deceased)

Author Background
I based this figure on various characters from comics and cartoons; when I think of Dareios,
I think of Bala in the classic “Prince Valiant” comic strips, and maybe of young Guts in
“Berserk”. His background was created with the Wild Coast or the Grand Duchy of
Karameikos in mind. As his place of birth and youth, I would favour Brindinford from the
WotC module “A Speaker in Dreams”.

Character Background
Already an experienced warrior and sellsword of about 23 years, Dareios hails from a distant
southern coast town. The eldest son of a shepherd, he was trained as a member of his
earldom's city guard troops, but denied to advance to higher military ranks because of his low
birth.
Frustrated, Dareios left his home and spent four years in the wild frontier regions, where he
earned a fame as honest and moral man of war. For saving a nobleman's life in a battle against
Gnollish marauders, he has recently been offered knighthood, and is now travelling to the
royal court to claim this new title that may grant him whatt he always has desired: A peaceful
and respected life with his family.
Dareios is cold and merciless in battle, and when he draws his sword, he does so to kill. On
the other hand, he is a quiet, almost timid person, when he's away from the battlefield, maybe
because he still considers himself an illiterate peasant. But though he is a quiet observer and a
calm opponent in any emotional discussion, he will not tolerate behaviour that goes against
his strict sense of right and wrong.
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rafael.ganryu@web.de

A picture of how Dareios could look like:

industrygothica · Oct 27, 2006

Code:

[B]Name:[/B] Willow
[B]Class:[/B] Rogue 3, Druid 3
[B]Race:[/B] Elf
[B]Size:[/B] Medium
[B]Gender:[/B] Female
[B]Alignment:[/B] Lawful Neutral
[B]Deity:[/B] XXXX

[B]Str:[/B] 10 +0 (2p.)     [B]Level:[/B] 6        [B]XP:[/B] XXXX
[B]Dex:[/B] 17 +3 (6p.)     [B]BAB:[/B] +4         [B]HP:[/B] 30 (3d6+3d8+15)
[B]Con:[/B] 12 +1 (6p.)     [B]Grapple:[/B] +4     [B]Dmg Red:[/B] 0
[B]Int:[/B] 12 +1 (4p.)     [B]Speed:[/B] 30'      [B]Spell Res:[/B] 0
[B]Wis:[/B] 13 +1 (5p.)     [B]Init:[/B] +3        [B]Spell Save:[/B] +0
[B]Cha:[/B] 10 +0 (2p.)     [B]ACP:[/B] -0         [B]Spell Fail:[/B] 0%

                   [B]Total  Base  Armor Shld   Dex  Size   Nat  Misc  [/B]
[B]Armor:[/B]              17     10    +3    +0    +3    +0    +0    +1    
[B]Touch:[/B] 13              [B]Flatfooted:[/B] 13

                         [B]Base   Mod  Misc  Total[/B]
[B]Fort:[/B]                      4    +1    +1    +6
[B]Ref:[/B]                       4    +3    +1    +8
[B]Will:[/B]                      4    +1    +1    +6

[B]Weapon                  Attack   Damage     Critical[/B]
Hand Crossbow             +7     1d4        19-20x2
+1 Shortspear             +5     1d6+1           x2
Quarterstaff              +4     1d6             x2
Silver Dagger             +4     1d4        19-20x2

[B]Languages:[/B] Common, Elven, Druidic, Draconic

[B]Abilities:[/B] [i]Racial Abilities:[/i] Immunity to magic sleep effects, 2 racial saving 
throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects, low-light vision, +2 racial 
bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks.
[i]Druid Abilities:[/i]Animal companion, nature sense, wild empathy, woodland stride, 
trackless step.
[i]Rogue Abilities:[/i] Sneak attack +2d6, trapfinding, evasion, trap sense +1.

[B]Feats:[/B] 
[B]Altertness:[/B] You get a +2 bonus on all Listen checks and Spot checks.
[B]Stealthy:[/B] You get a +2 bonus on all Hide checks and Move Silently checks.
[B]Unquenchable Flame of Life:[/B] You gain a +2 bonus on all saves against the 
extraordinary or supernatural abilities of undead creatures.

[B]Skill Points:[/B] XX       [B]Max Ranks:[/B] X/X
[B]Skills                   Ranks  Mod  Misc  Total[/B]
Balance                    6    +3    +2    +11 (+2 synergy [tumble] bonus)
Disable Device             6    +1    +2    +9 (+2 m/w theives' tools)
Hide                       6    +3    +2    +11 (+ stealthy)
Listen                     9    +1    +4    +14 (+2 racial, +2 alertness)
Move silently              6    +3    +2    +11 (+2 stealthy)
Open Lock                  6    +3    +2    +11 (+2 m/w theives' tools)
Search                     6    +1    +2    +9 (+2 racial)
Spot                       9    +1    +4    +14 (+2 racial, +2 alertness)
Tumble                     6    +3          +9
Handle Animal              1    +0          +1
Knowledge (Nature)         3    +1    +4    +8 (+2 synergy +2 nature sense)
Survival                   5    +1    +2    +8 (+2 nature sense)

[B]Equipment:               Cost   Weight[/B]
[i]Cloak of Resistance[/i] +1   1000gp    1lb
[i]*Everburning torch[/i]        110gp    1lb
[i]Heward's Handy Haversack[/i] 2000gp    5lb
*Silk rope (50ft.)         50gp    4lb
*Tanglefoot bag            50gp    4lb
Leather armor +1         1160gp   15lb
*M/W Thieve's tools       100gp    2lb
*Shortspear +1           2302gp    3lb
Quarterstaff                0gp    4lb
Hand Crossbow             100gp    2lb
Silver dagger
Ring of Protection +1

[b]*Potions:[/b]
[i]Lesser Restoration[/i]        300gp
[i]Shillelagh[/i]                 50gp
[i]Barkskin[/i]                  300gp
[i]Cure Moderate Wounds[/i]

[b]*Scrolls:[/b]
[i]Summon Swarm[/i]              150gp

* - Items stored in [I]Heward's Handy Haversack[/I]

[B]Total Weight:[/B]27lb      [B]Money:[/B] 1328gp XXsp XXcp

                           [B]Lgt   Med   Hvy  Lift  Push[/B]
[B]Max Weight:[/B]                33    66   100   200   500

[b]Spells Prepared [4/3/1]:[/b]
0-[i]Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Poison, Light, Virtue[/i]
1-[i]Cure Light Wounds, Entangle, Shillelagh[/i]
2-[i]Restoration, Lesser[/i]

[B]Age:[/B] 138
[B]Height:[/B] 5' 1"
[B]Weight:[/B] 101lb
[B]Eyes:[/B] Blue
[B]Hair:[/B] Black
[B]Skin:[/B] Pale

[b]Slithergleam, snake animal companion:[/b] Medium animal; HD 4d8: hp 18; Init +4; 
Spd 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.; AC 19 (+4 Dex, +5 natural), touch 14, 
flat-footed 15; Base Atk +3; Grp +2; Atk: bite +7 melee (1d4-1 plus poison); 
full Atk: bite +7 melee (1d4-1 plus poison); Space/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ: 
evasion, link, scent, share spells; AL N; SV Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +2; Str 9, 
Dex 18, Con 11, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2.

[i]Skills and Feats:[/i] Balance +12, Climb +11, Hide +13, Listen +8, Spot +8; 
Alertness, Weapon Finesse.

[i]Tricks Known:[/i] Attack all creatures, Defend, Fetch, Track

Appearance: Willow's stringy black hair hangs down over her ghostly white face, obscuring what most would call her best feature: her pale blue eyes. She is quite healthy, though those concerned may think she looks underweight, even for an elf. Her clothes are unkempt and often dusty from the road. A large snake appears at home wrapped around the quarterstaff strapped to her back.

Background: Those who once knew Willow would say she was beautiful, vibrant, and full of life. She learned the ways of the druid while acting as a scout for the druid circle. At any time should cound be found travelling through the treetops, her raven hair flowing easily behind her, and the sparkle in her pale blue eyes a shining glimmer of hope that all is right in the world.

But those days are gone now, and Willow lives a lone drifter, unkempt and dusty from the road. Her once beautiful hair now hangs in a tangled mass, covering her gaunt face. Her eyes still shine the purest blue beneath the miserable creature she has become, but the sparkle of hope for which they were known has long since faded.

As a scout, she should have seen it. She should have been able to warn them, but the necromancer's magic was too strong, too vile. His hoards of undead stormed the grove, destroying everything and everyone. Those few that survived fled, leaving the others to their fate. She will never forgive herself that she ran.

She returned to the grove some days later, her and a few others. Together they collected what was left of the fallen and destroyed the lingering undead, both old and newly created from the bodies of her friends and family. Ritual after ritual was performed, sending their orphaned souls home, and Willow left without a word.

She still visits the site of the slaughter, letting nostalgia draw its tears. Some of the old ones are still around too, but Willow never stays long. Jack has told her of the Lightbringers. She is considering the offer, but is still reluctant to join a group that she would someday call friends... that she would someday see die.

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