Age of Worms (Act I All Quiet on the Western Front)
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hippocrachus
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I don't know what the SRD is...
Page 111 PHB:
Paladin Starting Gold: 6d4*10 (240gp)
Half of that would be 120gp, of course.
That's how I've always understood it anyway...
Page 111 PHB:
Paladin Starting Gold: 6d4*10 (240gp)
Half of that would be 120gp, of course.
That's how I've always understood it anyway...
All: Sorry for not posting sooner, but had to return to the office and the paperwork death has begun. One thing to remember, if you do not take a prof/craft/perform skill, please let me know what you were doing, as well as how you were doing it, to earn your keep. I know it may seem that I am forcing you to put points into a skill, and you would be right, but none of you come from well off castes in life at the beginning of the game, so I need to know how you make ends meet.
Just give me a vague idea, and I will plug in the NPC and location to help out.
More to follow soon...
Just give me a vague idea, and I will plug in the NPC and location to help out.
More to follow soon...
Saterus
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Samuel Nomas
[sblock]Name: Samuel Nomas
Class: Sorcerer
Race: Human
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Alignment: Neutral Good
Deity: Fharlanghn
Str: 10 (+0) (2p.) Level: 1 XP: 0 (1,000 Required)
Dex: 12 (+1) (4p.) BAB: +0 HP: 5 (1d4+1)
Con: 12 (+1) (4p.) Grapple: +0 Dmg Red: n/a
Int: 14 (+2) (6p.) Speed: 30' Spell Res: n/a
Wis: 14 (+2) (6p.) Init: +1 Spell Save: +0 <== Not sure about
Cha: 16 (+3) (10p.) ACP: -0 Spell Fail: 0%
Base Armor Shld Dex Size Nat Misc Total
Armor: 10 +0 +0 +1 +0 +0 +0 11
Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 10
Base Mod Misc Total
Fort: +0 +1 +0 +1
Ref: +0 +1 +0 +1
Will: +2 +2 +0 +4
Weapon Attack Damage Critical
Shortspear +0 1d8+0 x2
Sling +1 1d4+1 x2
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Elven (has a funny accent in dwarven and is still learning elven.)
Abilities: Arcane Spells, Summon Familar (none yet)
Feats: Spell Penetration, Communicator (Complete Arcane) <== If you have a problem with Communicator, I can change it, but I liked the idea. It gives a good reason why he's not so sure everything is magic. Adds a little confusion to his amature fumblings. I'm still not sure about Spell Penetration, though. I don't really know what other feats fit this character. I'm not looking to use another book, but what do you suggest would fit?
Spell-like Abilities: Arcane Mark, Message, Comprehend Languages 1/day
Skill Points: 16 Max Ranks: 4/2
Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total
Profession(Merchant) 4 +2 +0 +6
Dipomacy (cc) 2 +3 +0 +5
Sense Motive (cc) 2 +3 +0 +5
Appraise (cc) 2 +2 +0 +4
(No concentration, spellcraft, or knowledge(arcana) skills would fit with the background. I like it like this actually. He'll learn things eventually.)
Equipment:
Shortspear
Sling
Bullet Pouch
- Bullets
Spell Component Pouch
Artisan's Outfit
- Sun-bleeched Tan Shirt with sleeves
- Light Brown Long Pants
- Forest Green Cloak
- Dark Brown Hat
Backpack
- Rations (few days)
- Waterskin
- Flint + Steel
(Packs light)
Total Weight: Not much Money: 5gp 15sp 34cp (or whatever you see fit, I didnt keep track of money or weight.)
Spells
Level 0 Spells
Mage Hand
Prestidigitation
Light
Ghost Sound
Level 1 Spells
Sleep
Charm Person
Age: 17
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 145lb
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Loose wavy Brown
Skin: Not pale, not particularly tan
Appearance: Samuel walks with an beginning of what you could call a commanding presence, except for occasionally tripping over his own feet. Dispite this, his natural attraction and leadership skills make people listen when he talks, even if it's not particularly important. He is often the center of attention, mantaining a down to earth likeableness. He's been wearing the same 3 sets of clothing for a year, since his father walked out of his life, doing his best to keep them clean. What used to be good cloth has worn thin and become faded, but only he seems to worry about it.
Background:
Entry 1, from The Journal of Samuel Nomas, *insert relavent date*
After a suggestion by Jim Reave, one of the coal men working down at the smelting house, I've decided to make a journal. I guess the journal needs to be brought up to speed with my life as well. I suppose the best way to start it is to copy down what I told him about myself.
So you want to know my life story this time? That obviously means its your turn to the buy drinks.
I've never really known my family. Since I was a small boy, my father, a merchant, took me on his travels to and from the Free City (Greyhawk?). My mother and brother lived in the city, while my father traded with other small villages. One day, we came back from a trip out to Diamond Lake, and they were just gone. The house we lived in was cleared out, only basic furniture left. No signs they had ever lived there before. We tried to find them. No one knew anything. After a while, we had to move on. For the past ten years or so (most of the time I can remember anyway) he has come almost exclusively here to Diamond Lake to take ore to the Free City and bring back food. As a result, I've lived most of my life on the road, stopping here and in the Free City. My father began drinking after my mother and brother disappeared, and took to spending more and more time in the tavern rather than working out better deals with the mine owners and merchants in the Free City. He left that to me the past few years. We did okay, not great, but enough to buy food. I spent most of my time playing Dragonchess wherever it was possible.
Then hows it you ended up stuck here in Diamond Lake? A bright boy like you with experience as a merchant could be making more of yourself than sweeping the smelting house floors.
Yes, I know. I was getting to that, and yes, more people than you know have told me that since I started there.
You'd be suprised how many people I know-
Do you want me to finish? Anyway, things weren't that great. Since I was about 13 or 14 I began having more changes than are normal for someone that age. (*slowly*) I began being able to preform...tricks. At first, I thought I was cursed. Candles would go out, I would hear strange noises, occasionally see odd lights, hear an odd word or two in a language I don't know. After a while, I figured out that I could control these events. They were just little things to make my life a little easier. I could put out candles without getting up, whisper to people across a large room, keep bugs out of my blankets, clean my cloths off after playing or working. I would entertain myself while I was alone by drawing starlight like scenes in the sky. Eventually I began to pick things up without ever touching them. Make rips in clothing disappear as if nothing ever happened. (*even slower*) Well, one night my father saw me do some of these things. We were here in Diamond Lake, and staying in the Able Carter that night, about to head to the Free City the next day. He acted like he hadnt seen anything that night, but the next morning he confronted me on it. He called me a witch and accused me of consorting with demons. He blamed me for my mother's disappearance, claiming the demons I bargained with took her. No son of his would be dealing with demons, and as such, I was no longer a son of his. He left town as I pleaded with him to understand and let me explain.
(*Long pause*)
I don't know how I do the things I do. For the past few months, I've begun seeing the swirling energies that must be what drives my....tricks. I just...know thats what they are. I've not understood how I know any of the things that have happened in the past year, but I know in my gut the answers are correct. I haven't dealt with any demons or anything of that sort. In fact, you're the first person I've told this to.
That still doesnt explain why you are wasting away in this one horse town.
Well, after my father left, I tried to convince some of the other merchants to take me to Greyhawk, but it seems that my father has spread his, err, misunderstandings, to the other merchants that frequent the route through Diamond Lake to the Free City. None of them will get near me dispite my experience in trading, and for many of them, years of friendship. After running out of money, and being stuck here in town, I had to find a way to eat. That's where the smelting house came in. I'm not as likely to die in there as in the mines, not to mention the fact that I don't exactly have the miner physique. I'm trying to find a merchant passing through that will take me to the Free City, but it's looking like I may have to go to Blackwall Keep or Elmshire first. The job at the smelting house is relatively safe, puts food in my belly, and gives me enough time to talk to all the merchants passing through the Able Carter.
Sounds to me like magic, my boy, but it's not like I know much about it. You'd be good to talk to one of the wizards in town.
I can't say I haven't thought about it before. *indecision flashes through his eyes* No, the last thing I need is to be run out of town for this. I don't want to tell anyone else. I regret even telling you. I didn't need to drag you into this.
Well kid, your secret is safe with me. I'm not scared of you, and I'd rather stay on your good side if it comes to it.
Well I don't want to end up stuck here the rest of my life. I'm sure my tricks will be good for something someday. [/sblock]
Comments:
I don't know a date to put for the background, and I updated it a bit to make a bit more sense because of the availability of magic in the world. I'm not particularly happy with my choice of feats. I'm a little unhappy that all the skills I ended up taking were cross-class, but there really isn't a reason that he should have knowledge of spellcraft or arcana. I've definately opted out for more of a leader in the making sort of personality.
Also: Forgive me if I screwed anything up, I did this late and when I probably should have been sleeping. If you point out any problems, I'll change them when I get home from school.
[sblock]Name: Samuel Nomas
Class: Sorcerer
Race: Human
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Alignment: Neutral Good
Deity: Fharlanghn
Str: 10 (+0) (2p.) Level: 1 XP: 0 (1,000 Required)
Dex: 12 (+1) (4p.) BAB: +0 HP: 5 (1d4+1)
Con: 12 (+1) (4p.) Grapple: +0 Dmg Red: n/a
Int: 14 (+2) (6p.) Speed: 30' Spell Res: n/a
Wis: 14 (+2) (6p.) Init: +1 Spell Save: +0 <== Not sure about
Cha: 16 (+3) (10p.) ACP: -0 Spell Fail: 0%
Base Armor Shld Dex Size Nat Misc Total
Armor: 10 +0 +0 +1 +0 +0 +0 11
Touch: 11 Flatfooted: 10
Base Mod Misc Total
Fort: +0 +1 +0 +1
Ref: +0 +1 +0 +1
Will: +2 +2 +0 +4
Weapon Attack Damage Critical
Shortspear +0 1d8+0 x2
Sling +1 1d4+1 x2
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Elven (has a funny accent in dwarven and is still learning elven.)
Abilities: Arcane Spells, Summon Familar (none yet)
Feats: Spell Penetration, Communicator (Complete Arcane) <== If you have a problem with Communicator, I can change it, but I liked the idea. It gives a good reason why he's not so sure everything is magic. Adds a little confusion to his amature fumblings. I'm still not sure about Spell Penetration, though. I don't really know what other feats fit this character. I'm not looking to use another book, but what do you suggest would fit?
Spell-like Abilities: Arcane Mark, Message, Comprehend Languages 1/day
Skill Points: 16 Max Ranks: 4/2
Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total
Profession(Merchant) 4 +2 +0 +6
Dipomacy (cc) 2 +3 +0 +5
Sense Motive (cc) 2 +3 +0 +5
Appraise (cc) 2 +2 +0 +4
(No concentration, spellcraft, or knowledge(arcana) skills would fit with the background. I like it like this actually. He'll learn things eventually.)
Equipment:
Shortspear
Sling
Bullet Pouch
- Bullets
Spell Component Pouch
Artisan's Outfit
- Sun-bleeched Tan Shirt with sleeves
- Light Brown Long Pants
- Forest Green Cloak
- Dark Brown Hat
Backpack
- Rations (few days)
- Waterskin
- Flint + Steel
(Packs light)
Total Weight: Not much Money: 5gp 15sp 34cp (or whatever you see fit, I didnt keep track of money or weight.)
Spells
Level 0 Spells
Mage Hand
Prestidigitation
Light
Ghost Sound
Level 1 Spells
Sleep
Charm Person
Age: 17
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 145lb
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Loose wavy Brown
Skin: Not pale, not particularly tan
Appearance: Samuel walks with an beginning of what you could call a commanding presence, except for occasionally tripping over his own feet. Dispite this, his natural attraction and leadership skills make people listen when he talks, even if it's not particularly important. He is often the center of attention, mantaining a down to earth likeableness. He's been wearing the same 3 sets of clothing for a year, since his father walked out of his life, doing his best to keep them clean. What used to be good cloth has worn thin and become faded, but only he seems to worry about it.
Background:
Entry 1, from The Journal of Samuel Nomas, *insert relavent date*
After a suggestion by Jim Reave, one of the coal men working down at the smelting house, I've decided to make a journal. I guess the journal needs to be brought up to speed with my life as well. I suppose the best way to start it is to copy down what I told him about myself.
So you want to know my life story this time? That obviously means its your turn to the buy drinks.
I've never really known my family. Since I was a small boy, my father, a merchant, took me on his travels to and from the Free City (Greyhawk?). My mother and brother lived in the city, while my father traded with other small villages. One day, we came back from a trip out to Diamond Lake, and they were just gone. The house we lived in was cleared out, only basic furniture left. No signs they had ever lived there before. We tried to find them. No one knew anything. After a while, we had to move on. For the past ten years or so (most of the time I can remember anyway) he has come almost exclusively here to Diamond Lake to take ore to the Free City and bring back food. As a result, I've lived most of my life on the road, stopping here and in the Free City. My father began drinking after my mother and brother disappeared, and took to spending more and more time in the tavern rather than working out better deals with the mine owners and merchants in the Free City. He left that to me the past few years. We did okay, not great, but enough to buy food. I spent most of my time playing Dragonchess wherever it was possible.
Then hows it you ended up stuck here in Diamond Lake? A bright boy like you with experience as a merchant could be making more of yourself than sweeping the smelting house floors.
Yes, I know. I was getting to that, and yes, more people than you know have told me that since I started there.
You'd be suprised how many people I know-
Do you want me to finish? Anyway, things weren't that great. Since I was about 13 or 14 I began having more changes than are normal for someone that age. (*slowly*) I began being able to preform...tricks. At first, I thought I was cursed. Candles would go out, I would hear strange noises, occasionally see odd lights, hear an odd word or two in a language I don't know. After a while, I figured out that I could control these events. They were just little things to make my life a little easier. I could put out candles without getting up, whisper to people across a large room, keep bugs out of my blankets, clean my cloths off after playing or working. I would entertain myself while I was alone by drawing starlight like scenes in the sky. Eventually I began to pick things up without ever touching them. Make rips in clothing disappear as if nothing ever happened. (*even slower*) Well, one night my father saw me do some of these things. We were here in Diamond Lake, and staying in the Able Carter that night, about to head to the Free City the next day. He acted like he hadnt seen anything that night, but the next morning he confronted me on it. He called me a witch and accused me of consorting with demons. He blamed me for my mother's disappearance, claiming the demons I bargained with took her. No son of his would be dealing with demons, and as such, I was no longer a son of his. He left town as I pleaded with him to understand and let me explain.
(*Long pause*)
I don't know how I do the things I do. For the past few months, I've begun seeing the swirling energies that must be what drives my....tricks. I just...know thats what they are. I've not understood how I know any of the things that have happened in the past year, but I know in my gut the answers are correct. I haven't dealt with any demons or anything of that sort. In fact, you're the first person I've told this to.
That still doesnt explain why you are wasting away in this one horse town.
Well, after my father left, I tried to convince some of the other merchants to take me to Greyhawk, but it seems that my father has spread his, err, misunderstandings, to the other merchants that frequent the route through Diamond Lake to the Free City. None of them will get near me dispite my experience in trading, and for many of them, years of friendship. After running out of money, and being stuck here in town, I had to find a way to eat. That's where the smelting house came in. I'm not as likely to die in there as in the mines, not to mention the fact that I don't exactly have the miner physique. I'm trying to find a merchant passing through that will take me to the Free City, but it's looking like I may have to go to Blackwall Keep or Elmshire first. The job at the smelting house is relatively safe, puts food in my belly, and gives me enough time to talk to all the merchants passing through the Able Carter.
Sounds to me like magic, my boy, but it's not like I know much about it. You'd be good to talk to one of the wizards in town.
I can't say I haven't thought about it before. *indecision flashes through his eyes* No, the last thing I need is to be run out of town for this. I don't want to tell anyone else. I regret even telling you. I didn't need to drag you into this.
Well kid, your secret is safe with me. I'm not scared of you, and I'd rather stay on your good side if it comes to it.
Well I don't want to end up stuck here the rest of my life. I'm sure my tricks will be good for something someday. [/sblock]
Comments:
I don't know a date to put for the background, and I updated it a bit to make a bit more sense because of the availability of magic in the world. I'm not particularly happy with my choice of feats. I'm a little unhappy that all the skills I ended up taking were cross-class, but there really isn't a reason that he should have knowledge of spellcraft or arcana. I've definately opted out for more of a leader in the making sort of personality.
Also: Forgive me if I screwed anything up, I did this late and when I probably should have been sleeping. If you point out any problems, I'll change them when I get home from school.
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Ozmar
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Verbatim said:All: Sorry for not posting sooner, but had to return to the office and the paperwork death has begun. One thing to remember, if you do not take a prof/craft/perform skill, please let me know what you were doing, as well as how you were doing it, to earn your keep. I know it may seem that I am forcing you to put points into a skill, and you would be right, but none of you come from well off castes in life at the beginning of the game, so I need to know how you make ends meet.
Just give me a vague idea, and I will plug in the NPC and location to help out.
More to follow soon...
Would it be ok for my character to be serving in the garrison and/or for the local church of Heironeous? I was thinking that he would be serving either the church or the lord, or both, and would have his "upkeep" maintained by those organizations.
If not, then I'll adjust his background by saying that he felt called to minister to the miners, and so picked up some tools and got a job in the mines. Then I'll take a rank in profession (mining).
Ozmar the Prosytelizer
All,
I wanted to give you all a status report on the game and the estimated kick-off date. As I have been away from the office for many months now, Iraq and Korea, it is the time to renew the contract I fill, as well as rewrite aspects of it for more money on my side. This is a pretty big deal, as we all need to make more money, so it will be eating the majority of my time this week. However, when I can, I am still hitting the mags to get myself brought up to speed on the setting and the first adventure.
With that in mind, expect the first IC post on Sunday evening/Monday morning. I am also going to go back through the char postings and answer questions/concerns tonight.
Thanks for the patience all and I promise I am going to do all I can not to let you guys down.
I wanted to give you all a status report on the game and the estimated kick-off date. As I have been away from the office for many months now, Iraq and Korea, it is the time to renew the contract I fill, as well as rewrite aspects of it for more money on my side. This is a pretty big deal, as we all need to make more money, so it will be eating the majority of my time this week. However, when I can, I am still hitting the mags to get myself brought up to speed on the setting and the first adventure.
With that in mind, expect the first IC post on Sunday evening/Monday morning. I am also going to go back through the char postings and answer questions/concerns tonight.
Thanks for the patience all and I promise I am going to do all I can not to let you guys down.
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