Creating Davy Jones (now with Pirates of the Caribbean 3 spoilers)

[Shade]

I think we'll go with aberration. The mind flayer comparison sealed the deal for me.

As for alignment, I can see either LN or LE. He did order sailors who didn't accept his offer to be executed, IIRC. That strikes me as evil.

Now for the million dollar question: How powerful should he be? Jack Sparrow and his crew strike me as roughly 10th level. How about the rest of you?

 

[Gothenem]

Hmmm, Davey really did them in, and there are more than one....Hmmm

I'd say around CR 12 or 13....

 

[Nellisir]

I think we'll go with aberration. The mind flayer comparison sealed the deal for me.

One last pitch. From the MM "An aberration has a bizarre anatomy, strange abilities, an alien mindset, or any combination of the three."
"Monstrous humanoids are similar to humanoids, but with monstrous or animalistic features. They often have magical abilities as well."

I'll admit aberrations are the "sexier" choice, but monstrous humanoids are more (IMO) reasonable (he clearly has animalistic features and magical abilities, and doesn't have an alien mindset). Monstrous humanoids also have better saves and better base attacks. Yuan ti, kua-toa, grimlocks, and sahuaghin are all monstrous humanoids.

CR 13

 

[Gothenem]

I understand the thought of Monstrous Humanoid, but Aberration really works better. Perhaps I should mention this. His entire crew are aberrations, and when Will Turner cut the one open right before he met Davey, his "guts" which was water and fish came out.

That screams Aberration, not monstrous humanoid. Whatever they are, they are alien. Maybe not in mindset, but in body they definitely are.

 

[Shade]

Yar! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day, so ye scurvy dogs best be helpin' me stat out the cap'n.


Davy Jones
Medium Aberration (Aquatic)
Hit Dice: 12d8+48 (102 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), swim X ft.
Armor Class: X (+X Dex, +X natural), touch x, flat-footed X
Base Attack/Grapple: +9/+12
Attack: Claw +12 melee (X+5)
Full Attack: Claw +12 melee (X+5)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Curse, spell-like abilities (teleportation at least)
Special Qualities: Amphibious, darkvision 60 ft., hidden life
Saves: Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +11
Abilities: Str 17, Dex 11, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 24
Skills: 60
Feats: 5
Environment: Aquatic
Organization: Solitary or crew (Davy Jones plus X seaclaimed creatures)
Challenge Rating: 12-13
Treasure: Double standard (?)
Alignment: Lawful evil (?)
Advancement: By character class
Level Adjustment: -

 

[Gothenem]

Hmmmm, I be thinking that that thar scurvy dog not be overly strong. Perhaps the matey only has a Strength around 12 or 13?

In addition, he hasn't shown suprising Dexterity.

As for Constitution, I'm not sure. The ritual that lead to his heart being removed leads some to think he's got a decent Con score.

His intelligence doesn't seem hugely high either. As for Wisdom, Hmm, Not to sure.

He has one heck of a Charisma.

My stat recommendation
Str 13, Dex 11, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 24

Of course, these stats and his lack of real special abilities means pretty decent HD and the like...

I wish we actually saw Davey fight....That might help us...

 

[Shade]

I wish we actually saw Davey fight....That might help us...

Maybe in Pirates 3 we shall. We'll probably revisit him once its released as we'll certainly gain other insights into him.

 

[Gothenem]

Agreed matey! We shall see what new tricks he has in Pirates 3.

 

[Shade]

My stat recommendation
Str 13, Dex 11, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 24

I think we should bump the Strength a bit...he does have an oversized lobster arm, after all, which probably has quite the grip. Wisdom seems decent as he is rather perceptive when folks are lying to him. Also, Dex can't be too bad if he plays the piano so well.

How about:

Str 17, Dex 15, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 24

 

[Gothenem]

Hmm, still, he didn't seem too Dexterous on his peg-like leg. And Perform is Charisma-based, not Dex-based

Agreed with the Strength and Wisdom.