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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ryan_Singer" data-source="post: 4423235" data-attributes="member: 34563">I created a sample set of characters, for one of the players.  I'm concerned I might not be able to top this for the second set:An Adult Red Dragon, let's call him Novarus, until someone comes up with a better name, is our hero; he is just coming into his power as the fiercest and strongest creature in nature.  When he was Young, as many Young Reds are apt to do, Novarus allied himself with a Githyanki Gish in order to seek out treasure in conquest to fill his horde.  As time went by, his ally grew older, and frailer, while Novarus grew larger and stronger.  He would have left the world of the Githyanki decades ago, but the Gish had a son.  The boy, named Arik, displayed a gift for tactics and magic from an early age, and grew into one of the most skilled Dragon-rider's in history.Arik is a Multi-classed Warlord/Wizard, and when I get to my other machine, I'll post his character sheet.  While Airborne, he brings a variety of Artillery, from Prismatic Spray, to Scorching Burst.  Particularly useful is Spectral Ram, which can knock an enemy prone (causing a crash landing) at range.In Melee, his role changes to a Support Capacity.  His Warlord At-Will is Commander's Strike, which allows his Dragon to make an extra bite attack with a bonus equal to Arik's Int mod.  His Warlord powers mostly revolve around giving his dragon more choices and bonus' in combat.  The one major exception is Knock Them Down, which is possibly the best power in the book for an aerial battle.  You can read it on page 148 of the PHB.Given how seamlessly these two characters complement each other in battle, I have a high bar to reach in coming up with the other set.  I'm considering a Eladrin Archery Ranger / Fey-touched Warlock, for the double trouble of curse+hunters mark+two arrows per round.  For best synergy, she would ride a blue dragon, who's strengths are staying airborne and raining down lightning.  The Blue would have to be leveled up to 15, but that doesn't sound hard.</blockquote>

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