Flying and carrying another PC

[NewJeffCT]

Size is actually immaterial here weight is.

Spell description says



What is the flyer's max load limit? (based on strength).

What does the barbarian weigh (including all of his gear)?

I have a strong feeling that the flyer's carrying capacity (PHB pg 161) has been exceeded here.

The OP stated that the barbarian gave the fighter a medium load.

 

[TarionzCousin]

I'd let him use the Barbarian as Shield and would at least give him half covered.

Yeah, Barbarian. This ride ain't free!

 

[El Mahdi]

El Mahdi - I think it depends on how the holding is being done. If the barbarian is being carried by the flying PC, then I think the barbarian can act normally, while the flyer must carry the barbarian. However, if the barbarian is holding on to the flyer's waist with 2 hands, then I think the flyer can act normally (albeit, at a speed of 40 instead of 60) and possibly use total defense. However, the barbarian can only hold on and maybe kick. If the barbarian holds on with one arm, I would have the barbarian make a STR or DEX check to continue holding on as a move action, and allow them 1 attack as a standard action.

Yup. That sounds right to me.