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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Serge" data-source="post: 1601088" data-attributes="member: 4049">1st Level:  Unknowns, but typically people who are slightly to well above average than the typical person in a field.  Thus, while there are smart people out there, a would-be wizard would be considered a near genius; while there are competent swordspeople out there, the would-be fighter would be better than the typical foot soldier and so on.5th level:  The PC has reached a degree of recognitition within his town or within an area equivalent to a town in size (if within a large city) relative to his field of interest.  Thus, in a town or hamlet, the PC would be regarded as an expert or at least highly competent generally speaking while in a city, only those familiar with his field (like others within the field or those who work with the field on occasion) would regard him as highly competent.  He has an established reputation and has probably made some important allies and potentially dangerous foes.9th level:  The character has reached a degree of great success within a town or is well known (generally speaking) in a small city.  The character is on par with a mid-level noble in terms of his importance and is probably known to high ranking nobles and people in authority.  He has made a lot of enemies and allies and access to resources well beyond other people.  15th level:  The character is well regarded regionally.  He is a celebrity in large cities and his name is known across large tracks of land.  He has doubtlessly drawn the attention of folks of other mortal races and has powerful allies and equally powerful foes.  He can easily rule a kingdom if he desires.  Stories have long since (12th level) been established about his exploits and are part of the vernacular of the kingdom and parts beyond.20th level:  The character is known across the continent.  Kings fear and/or respect his words and actions.  He has drawn the attention of powerful extraplanar beings, including gods.  He is a living legend and his place in history is assured.  His actions greatly affect the world at large and he is probably capable of ruling continent.  He certainly has great allies and terrible foes and deals with issues and material far beyond the ken of most mortals.21st+:  The character is a myth in the making.  He has wrestled demon lords and dukes of Hell.  He has outsmarted demigods.  He has cast spells that have changed the course of history.  He has become a proxy to his god.  His name is known in the Planes and many beings are aware of him and watch his continued rise with great interest.Generally speaking, I'd like to think that most characters age considerably as they progress in levels.  While this doesn't work out due to the manner in which 3ed is played, ideally a 1st level character ought to be in his very late teens and early 20s.  A 5th level character ought to be in his mid 20s.  A 10th level character ought to be in his early to mid 30s and so on.  Of course, if one looks at myths and legends, age isn't always so progressive.  Beings like Perseus were quite young (but were also demigods).</blockquote>

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