Clutches of Evil - OOC Thread

[Nonlethal Force]

With the magic, i had to leave his memory blank, he can't lie about it and gives an honest answer. But suspicion being what it is.......

Your changes work. I'll put them up.

Yeah, that is one of the problems with Magic. If magic exists, you gotta bet they'll use it. Any caster with a Zone of Truth could get what they would need out of the character.

For the Contra Vili, that's why I referd to him as a "candidate". Appraoching qualifiation.

BTW rough draft of the character is up.

Cantidate is good. And I'll get back to you on the "rough" character. I'll put it into one of my spreadsheets and crunch some numbers. You know how thorough I can get.

 

[Fenris]

Crunch........crunch.........crunch.

NF, is ther a prefered weapon in Tongra? I am pretty open to a weapon right now and if there was a cultural context that may make the decision easier.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

Str 17 (+3)

Abilities are good so long as this reflects a base 16 +1 for 4th level increase

HP: 41

I come up with 40. 10+7+8+7+8(CON)

Skills (bonus/ranks): 35 total points
Gather Information (+5/4 cc)
Kn: War (+4/2 cc)

A few things on skills:

First, GI may or may not fit the character, and it is a skill that may be reasonably covered. [Destiny has it maxed, but is an NPC. Eoin (Rino's proposed character) has it as well and that character has a few more skill points to throw to cc skills.] As a soldier, he wouldn't necessarily be skilled in GI. However, he certainly could be. I'm not denying it, just making sure that you understand the whole picture. [See next paragraph for continuation]

Second, I am pretty sure as a 4th level character your max ranks are 7, which makes your max cc skills at 3.5. However ... if you are serious about involving both of these skills in your character, can I seriously suggest that you drop a level of fighter and pick up human paragon? You'll take a hit to BAB by one, but you'll get to choose your class skills for that level and you can forever designate one skill as a class skill for any class you take in the future. Plus, you'll get a boost to your WILL saves. Just a thought. It'd cost you a level in fighter, though. But I could see it being worth it.

{In case you don't have the book, Human Paragon is essentially a 3-level class that offers cleric progression BAB, Saves as a wizard, Adaptive Learning (Choose one skill forever as a class skill) at 1st level, Bonus feat at 2nd level, and an Ability Boost (+2) to any score at 3rd level. It also gives +1 spellcasting at 2nd and 3rd levels. HP = d8, SP = 4+INT.}

Third, Knowledge (war)? If you are attempting to make up a new knowledge area go ahead and put it under Royalty/Nobility. Wars would be along the same lines. You could also do History, but I think you are gunning more for tactics than knowledge of prior wars.



Anyway, solid start. Think about that level in human paragon. It might take a bit away now, but in the long run it might make you happier. Ultimately, though, it's your call.

 

[Fenris]

Yes, the 17 reflected the 4th level stat increase.

And HP are of course correct. (You are that is)

I picked GI mostly because I was looking for something to distinguish him from Joe fighter and didn't see it covered. I figured his time on the caravan routes promted his newly found gift of gab.

BUT. I took another look at the Human Paragon (which is in the Hypertext SRD BTW). And the flavor text alone nearly had me. I will most likely take a level (1st) in Paragon and rework him a bit to reflect more skill points available. Any pressing needs? I actaully gave him a Cha so the social skills aren't a complete waste.

Also, bump for a regional weapon?

 

[Nonlethal Force]

BUT. I took another look at the Human Paragon (which is in the Hypertext SRD BTW). And the flavor text alone nearly had me. I will most likely take a level (1st) in Paragon and rework him a bit to reflect more skill points available. Any pressing needs? I actaully gave him a Cha so the social skills aren't a complete waste.

I'll refer the highlighted portion above to jkason and unleashed. Keep in mind that if Destiny gets dismissed from the party, that will mean GI could be important once again.

Also, bump for a regional weapon?

Gimmie a second. I'm IMing an old friend, they sidetracked me.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

The members of the Exerkitus Multorum are at the mercy of their leader and the wealth that leader represents. Often, those soldiers who come from the more wealthy area of Tongra have access to masterwork items and even a few wizards to enchant those items for the standard price. Those who come from the more poor areas of Tongra cannot depend on their leader’s ability to provide such services and often they must find these items and services on their own. Those who often fight along the Tongra-Quehalost border are accustomed to fighting with whatever weapon they can carry into battle regardless of its quality.

-AND-

Until then, Earl Snibblet's land will be known for their gemstone mines and their worship of Boccob.

This is going to be an extremely WIERD suggestion, but what about any weapon that is made of Mundane Crystal (25 HP/inch and hardness 8). Cost identical to normal steel.

The area of TOngra you selected is geared against fighting evil. Undead, Demons, humon overlords, etc. With a wide variety of foes, almost all weapons would be found.

 

[Fenris]

Sounds cool to me.
May drive my choice as well.

BTW check out the Latin meanings for his name and you'll see why i couldn't say no to the Paragon suggestion.

 

[Nonlethal Force]

BTW check out the Latin meanings for his name and you'll see why i couldn't say no to the Paragon suggestion.

Varius = Variety/Diversity.
Valerius = Strong/Powerful/Healthy/Worthwhile.

 

[Fenris]

See, how could I pass up Paragon?

Again, you are a fountain of great ideas for my characters. Thanks.

So I have started tweaking out the sheet. Skills and equipment are the two areas I think i still need to work on. Once I heard back regarding needed skills I fill those out and tweak the background to fit them. Not much, I can't see him taking just any skills. And I have my own short list, but want to see what jkason and unleased want.

What is the standard value for starting gold at 4th do you know? I can finish off equipment then.

 

[unleashed]

Average wealth for 4th level: 5,400 gp.