-closed-d20 Modern/Urban Arcana(New Orleans Dept.7)

[Jade Solstar]

To All Interested

There is still room for players...I only have 1 character/player for sure as of right now and am looking for 4-5 more.
Yes the bonus background information is in addittion to anything you would normally receive as a starting character.
As far as races you can play human or shadowkind, your choice...I've already included this info. in an earlier post!
If anyone has any questions or needs help with the rules just let me know, I have no problem helping out!
As far as starting wealth...you can take 20 on buying starting equipment but if I see anything "out of control" I'll reel it back in so to speak. As far as licenses you may start with up to 2 of your characters choice as long as it fits with the charcater.
So anyone interested just get me your character concept/information so I have something to work with. So far the ideas i've seen on here look good....

dave

 

[Macbeth]

Here is my character. As I said above, he is a historian who has come to believe that most of history's most imprtant events are the effect of shadow, and that humanity would not be alive without shadow. He strives to manipulate the power of shadow, since he sees shadow as the most powerful force in human history.

James Heverton
Smart Hero 1

STR 10(0)
DEX 15 (+2)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 16 (+3)
WIS 15 (+2)
CHA 9 (-1)

BAB +0
Defense Bonus +0

HP: 7
Defense: 13

Fort +1
Ref +2
Will +5

Occupation: Academic: Skills: Knowledge(History), Research, Gather Inoformation

Feats:
Simple Weapons Proficiency
Personal Firearms Proficiency
Iron Will
Windfall

Class Feature: Savant(Knowledge (History))

Skills:
Computer Use +6
Concentration +2
Craft (Chemical) +5
Craft (Writing) +6
Decipher Script +7
Demolitions +5
Disable Device +7
Drive +3
Forgery +6
Investigate +7
Knowledge (History) +10
Listen +3
Profession +6
Repair +7
Research +9
Spot +3
Treat Injury +3

Hero Points: 5

Gear:
PDA
Leather Jacket
Glock 17
Taser
Stun Gun
Casual Clothes
100 9mm Rounds
Backpack
Cell Phone


Wealth Bonus (After Buying Gear): +7

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Jade, did you get my email? It had my character and the bases behind him...

 

[Lysander]

Macbeth,

If we're using the 33 point-buy system Jade posted, then it looks like you've shortchanged your character's stats a little; I only count 27 points.

Cool character concept, btw.


Jade,

I'm still fiddling with the details on my char, but I should have it posted soon. A few questions first, though:

How long have we worked for Department 7? Is it possible that this could be our first assignment? Is it necessarry that our characters know and believe in Shadow?

I just feel it would be more interesting to play a character coming to grips with the unbelievable things he's experiencing. Let me know if that kind of thing will work in this campaign. Thanks.

 

[Macbeth]

Thanks for the correction, Lysander. Don't know how I missed that. I'll edit my post as soon as I've figured out how I'll spend those extra points.

 

[Casar Couer De' Lion]

Hey Jade, I am just starting to read my roommates d20 modern stuff and it sounds pretty good. Plus I like who much effort you put in your Greyhawk campain so far so if you don't mind I would like to jump into this one as well. Im short on a concept for now since I, like I said am reading the books for the first time, but will post one when I get an idea. And if you ended up filling up no big deal Ill just catch you in Greyhawk

 

[Jade Solstar]

everyone's characters sound cool so far, i got your email also shatterstone looks good
yes this will be your characters first assignment...you will have just been recruited by Department 7 and will be meeting the other members of your home unit.
As far coming to terms with the shadow yes its cool to play a charcater still coping with it and you ALL will be seeing alot of things you never seen before...which is one thing i like about the setting in general but it still has a lot of familiar things too, guns etc...

dave

ps-thanks Casar Couer De' Lion and yeah ive got room for you

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Thanks for the correction, Lysander. Don't know how I missed that. I'll edit my post as soon as I've figured out how I'll spend those extra points.

I would get rid of the negatives and get a DEX and CON bonus.

CON: 12
DEX: 13
STR: 10
CHR: 10

But that just one of the MANY things you could do... Are you going to muti-class? If so what's the primary ability of your other class? You might want to bump it up as much as you can.

 

[ShadowX]

Robert’s past is intertwined with the Shadow. As a young boy, his parents were brutally murdered right in front of him. When asked who had committed this atrocious act, Robert described the man as closely resembling a monster. Of course, no one believed him. He later became an agent for the FBI, always hoping to find some clue into his own murder mystery. During his tenure at FBI, Department 7 approached Robert, they promised a job and answers about his past. Robert accepted the position without hesitation, eager to find out what they knew. The Shadow, that was the answer they gave him. This explained his parent’s death, and destroyed any doubts that had crept into his mind about the horrific incident.

Robert has no love for the Shadow. He is more likely to put a bullet into them than question them. However, the deep sense of justice instilled in him often overrides his hatred for the Shadow. Robert works for Department 7 to prevent others from experiencing the same tragedy that he did as a boy. He also feels it is the best way to serve his country and utilize his talents.

Robert Mendel
Level 1 Human Fast Hero

Str 11 (+0)
Dex 16 (+3)
Con 16 (+3)
Int 14 (+2)
Wis 10 (+0)
Cha 10 (+0)

BAB: +0
Melee AB: +0
Ranged AB: +3
Defense Bonus: +3
Defense: 16 (10 + 3(Def) + 3(Dex))
HP: 11
Fort Save: +3
Ref Save: +4
Will Save: +0

Hero Points: 5

Occupation: Law Enforcement Skills: Knowledge (Tactics), Listen

Feats:
Simple Weapons Proficiency
Personal Firearms Proficiency (Occupation)
Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
Dodge

Skills (rank + modifier)
Balance 3 (0 + 3)
Bluff 0 (0 + 0)
Climb 0 (0 + 0)
Computer Use 2 (0 + 2)
Concentration 3 (0 + 3)
Diplomacy 0 (0 + 0)
Disguise 0 (0 + 0)
Drive 7 (4 + 3)
Escape Artist 3 (0 + 3)
Forgery 2 (0 + 2)
Gamble 0 (0 +0)
Gather Info 0 (0+0)
Hide 7 (4 +3)
Intimidate 0 (0 + 0)
Jump 0 (0 + 0)
Knowledge 2 (0 + 2)
Knowledge (Tactics) 6 (4 + 2)
Listen 4 (4 + 0)
Move Silently 7 (4 + 3)
Navigate 2 (0 + 2)
Perform 0 (0 + 0)
Profession (Field Agent) 4 (4 + 0)
Research 2 (0 + 2)
Ride 3 (0 + 3)
Search 2 (0 + 2)
Sense Motive 0 (0 + 0)
Sleight of Hand 7 (4 + 3)
Spot 0 (0 + 0)
Survival 0 (0 + 0)
Swim 0 (0 + 0)
Treat Injury 0 (0 + 0)
Tumble 7 (4 + 3)

Talents: Evasion

Equipment:
Licenses: Licensed and Restricted
Casual Clothes 2lbs
Standard Range Pack 2lbs
2 Box Magazine (30 5.56mm rounds) 1lbs
2 Box Magainze (17 9mm rounds) 1lbs
Flood Flashlight 2lbs
Standard Binoculars 2lbs
Steel Handcuffs 1lbs
M16A2 8lbs
Glock 17 2lbs
Cell Phone
Concealed Carry Holster .5lbs

Wealth +3

 

[Casar Couer De' Lion]

So yeah so when it comes to gameing I am the ubber organizer (everything else in my life I say screw it), so I thought we would get a layout of what kind of group we have going. From my scans of the posts I see the following


Brother Shatterstone-------fast (last I read)
KaintheSeeker--------?
Shadow X-----------fast
Macbeth-----------smart
Lysander--------fast (from character concept)
Me-------------?

So correct me or what have you but from what I can tell this is what we have so far. Being new to d20 modern I don't know what a "balanced" team requires but I know I am not going to come up with any character concepts with the fast hero Anyways I am flipping through learning the system so I will post an idea sometime tomorrow probably.

Edit: Did not take me long to think of an idea. I would like to play a dwarf, who is the first generation born in the mundane world. His mother who crossed the shadow had divine ties and the one thing she passed onto him was the symbol of Morodin that she had always worn. He shall be a devoted hero, although sometimes it is a wonder if he will be devoted more to a cause (still to be decided) or money. I am looking at entrepreneur with him having opened up a fortune telling buisness down in the beyu (sp?) and with the success from that having started a very popular riverboat casino. So theres the idea, I will flesh out and try to make him well rounded and fit the group. Just thought I would throw it up there so Jade can veto it if need be.