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<blockquote data-quote="Manbearcat" data-source="post: 6078852" data-attributes="member: 6696971"><p><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?7635-Remathilis" target="_blank"><strong>@Remathilis</strong></a> character was level 20 so I don't see too much of any issue extending it to level 15 (out of 30). Doing that gives access to Martial Practice Use Scroll, 3 more feats (for Skills or Focus, Skill Powers, more combat support), and a Paragon Path that can further support whatever he's looking for. </p><p></p><p>- Giving him any number of Urban backgrounds (from Gang Leader to Street Urchin to Secret Agent to Urban Elf) gives a Streetwise and/or an extra language (which could be Secret Language; eg Thieves' Cant). Personally, I just use Streetwise for Thieves' Cant. Its not truly another language. Its basically just a cryptolect (encrypted use of standard language or embedded jargon used to mislead or encode messages in standard language). Streetwise should cover that and I've used it within Skill Challenges for such things in my game. </p><p></p><p>- Martial Practices (which he can take as he has Practiced Study) that cover areas if he would want more support:</p><p></p><p><strong>Disguise: </strong>Alter Ego - Basically Hyper-Disguise or the mundane version of Alter Self.</p><p></p><p><strong>Handle Steed:</strong> - You're assumed to be able to Ride normally (Athletics and Nature can handle the mechanical resolution in a Skill Challenge when needed). However, this martial practice lets you handle a natural beast (such as a wild or unbroken horse) and ride it for hours, up to a full day. He could also boost this with Beast Empathy (Ranger Wilderness Knack).</p><p></p><p><strong>Tightrope Walking: </strong>Reliable Balance - Take 10 on Acrobatics checks for balance.</p><p></p><p><strong>Scroll Use: </strong>Use Scroll (lvl 15) - Use Ritual Scrolls.</p><p></p><p>- Mercenary Theme would give more nova (Backstab) capacity with an Encounter Power, No Action Rider; Damage Boost + Prone. It would also give + 2 to Streetwise (and Intimidate).</p><p></p><p>- If he wants more support for Etiquette, there is a Skill Power that specifically lets you use (and reroll) Bluff in limited Diplomacy situations (such as passing yourself off as a higher caste; eg Etiquette).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Manbearcat, post: 6078852, member: 6696971"] [URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?7635-Remathilis"][B]@Remathilis[/B][/URL] character was level 20 so I don't see too much of any issue extending it to level 15 (out of 30). Doing that gives access to Martial Practice Use Scroll, 3 more feats (for Skills or Focus, Skill Powers, more combat support), and a Paragon Path that can further support whatever he's looking for. - Giving him any number of Urban backgrounds (from Gang Leader to Street Urchin to Secret Agent to Urban Elf) gives a Streetwise and/or an extra language (which could be Secret Language; eg Thieves' Cant). Personally, I just use Streetwise for Thieves' Cant. Its not truly another language. Its basically just a cryptolect (encrypted use of standard language or embedded jargon used to mislead or encode messages in standard language). Streetwise should cover that and I've used it within Skill Challenges for such things in my game. - Martial Practices (which he can take as he has Practiced Study) that cover areas if he would want more support: [B]Disguise: [/B]Alter Ego - Basically Hyper-Disguise or the mundane version of Alter Self. [B]Handle Steed:[/B] - You're assumed to be able to Ride normally (Athletics and Nature can handle the mechanical resolution in a Skill Challenge when needed). However, this martial practice lets you handle a natural beast (such as a wild or unbroken horse) and ride it for hours, up to a full day. He could also boost this with Beast Empathy (Ranger Wilderness Knack). [B]Tightrope Walking: [/B]Reliable Balance - Take 10 on Acrobatics checks for balance. [B]Scroll Use: [/B]Use Scroll (lvl 15) - Use Ritual Scrolls. - Mercenary Theme would give more nova (Backstab) capacity with an Encounter Power, No Action Rider; Damage Boost + Prone. It would also give + 2 to Streetwise (and Intimidate). - If he wants more support for Etiquette, there is a Skill Power that specifically lets you use (and reroll) Bluff in limited Diplomacy situations (such as passing yourself off as a higher caste; eg Etiquette). [/QUOTE]
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