[Full] Astral Adventures (The PC's)

[Steve Gorak]

We are still in need of a Psion - should anyone know of someone looking for a spot. This is not to say that I wont more forward without one.
- MD

Hey, about a Dwarf psion, shun by his prime material kin for his misunderstood powers. He'd focus on Metacreativity and Psychotransportation powers. Please let me know if I'm in, so I can write up the details.

Thanks and cheers,

SG

 

[Erland]

Ok, now I'm thinking about an Elan Soulknife/Psion(Egoist). That should complement the Dwarf Psion fairly well.

 

[MithralDragon]

Sounds like we've reached the maximum number of Character Concepts (as I'm loathe to turn people away).

I'll be changing the titel to Full. All prior posters, please submit your PC.

Thanks,
MD

 

[Steve Gorak]

All prior posters, please submit your PC.
Thanks,
MD

Here's my character at a glance (I'm still workiing out the details). I veered a bit off my original idea, but not too much. He'll be an Elan, instead of Dwarf.

Elan Psion 5 (Kineticist)
Name: Duban Stargazer
Age 22
Weight: 150 pounds
Height: 5 ft 5'

Str 10 (+ 0 ) [ 10 base ]
Dex 14 (+ 2 ) [ 14 base ]
Con 14 (+ 2 ) [ 14 base ]
Wis 12 (+ 1 ) [ 12 base ]
Int 19 (+ 4 ) [ 16 base, + 1 level, + 2 headband of intellect ]
Cha 10 (+ 0 ) [ 12 base, -2 racial ]


Feats: 4
Psicrystal Affinity (single minded: +3 concentration checks)
-Aletrness (with psychristal)
Boost construct
Combat manifestation
Expanded knowledge: Astral construct


AC: 14 (+1 ring of protection, +1 amulet of natural armor, +2 dex)
HP: 26 (16 + 10 con)


Saves:
Fortitude + 3 [ + 1 base, + 2 Con]
Reflex: + 3 [ + 1 base, + 2 Dex]
Will: + 5 [ + 4 base, + 1 Wis]

Special abilities
Racial:
• –2 Charisma
• Aberration: Elans are not subject to spells or effects that affect humanoids only, such as charm person or dominate person.
• Medium: As Medium creatures, elans have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size.
• Elan base land speed is 30 feet.
• Elans (unlike most aberrations) do not have darkvision.
• Naturally Psionic: Elans gain 2 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class.
• Resistance (Su): Elans can use psionic energy to increase their resistance to various forms of attack. As an immediate action, an elan can spend 1 power point to gain a +4 racial bonus on saving throws until the beginning of her next action.
• Resilience (Su): When an elan takes damage, she can spend power points to reduce its severity. As an immediate action, she can reduce the damage she is about to take by 2 hit points for every 1 power point she spends.
• Repletion (Su): An elan can sustain her body without need of food or water. If she spends 1 power point, an elan does not need to eat or drink for 24 hours.
• Automatic Language: Common. Bonus Languages: Any (other than secret languages, such as Druidic). Elans’ past lives expose them to wide ranges of language.
• Favored Class: Psion.
• Level Adjustment: +0.

Psionic powers
37 PP (25 level 5 +10 int 18 +2 elan)

Level 1 (5)
Astral construct (from expanded knowledge feat), detect psionics, entangling ectoplasm, force screen, Matter Agitation, inertial Armor
Level 2 (4)
levitate, psionic; Psionic tongues; Energy missile; Thought Shield
Level 3 (2)
Dispel psionics; Energy cone

Weapons Attack (+2base) damage range type
Dagger (melee) 1d4 19–20/x2 - Piercing or slashing
Dagger (ranged) +1 dex 1d4 19–20/x2 10 ft. Piercing or slashing
Heavy crossbow +1 dex 1d10 19–20/x2 120 ft. Piercing

SKILLS

Skillpoints: 40 (level 1: 20 + 5*4)

Total bonus Special
Autohypnosis : + 9 [ 8 Ranks + 1 (Wis) ]
Concentration : + 13 +4 combat manifestation [ 8 Ranks + 2 (Con) + 3 Psychristal bonus ]
Intimidate : + 8 [ 8 Ranks + 0 (Cha) ]
Knowledge (the planes) : + 12 [ 8 Ranks + 4 (Int) ]
Knowledge (psionics) : + 12 [ 8 Ranks + 4 (Int) ]
Psicraft : + 12 [ 8 Ranks + 4 (Int) ]


Possessions

Price (gp)
Explorer's Outfit 10 8 lb Worn

Belt Pouch 1 0,5 lb worn, left side
Belt Pouch 1 0,5 lb worn, right side
Backpack 2 2 lb worn, back
Sack (empty) 0,1 0,5 lb backpack

Winter Blanket 0,5 3 lb rolled and strapped
Bedroll 0,1 5 lb rolled with the blanket
Soap (per lb.) 0,5 1 lb packpack
Scroll case 1 0,5 lb packpack

Dagger 2 gp 1 lb Belt left
Dagger 2 gp 2 lb Belt right
Heavy crossbow 50 gp 8 lb
Bolts

Oil, 4 1 pint flasks 0,4 gp 4 lb 2 pints in left belt pourch, 2 in packpack
Masterwork Thieves' Tools 100 gp 2 lb Inside shirt (rolled in flexible case)
2 Sewing Needles 1 gp 0 lb right belt pouch, pinned to a cork
Flint and Steel 1 gp 0 lb right belt pouch

Ring of protection +1 2000 gp 0 lb
Amulet of natural armor +1 2000 gp 0 lb
Headband of intellect +2 4000 gp 0 lb

Money spent: 8172,60 Weight carried: 38,00 lb

 

[humble minion]

Sounds like we've reached the maximum number of Character Concepts (as I'm loathe to turn people away).

I'm not sure if you're counting me as 'in' at this stage, but if so, I'd better mention that I'm going to have to give it a miss. Too many other committments, and I'd be wasting the time of all concerned.

Good luck for the game!

 

[Evilhalfling]

(tk) ' Nar

Githzari Monk 3
Name: (tk) ‘ Nar

Str 16 (+ 3 ) [ 16 base ]
Dex 20 (+ 5 ) [ 14. +6 Race]
Con 17 (+ 3 ) [ 15 base, +2 Amulet of Health]
Wis 16 (+ 3 ) [ 14 base +2 Race ]
Int 8 (-1 ) [ 10 base, -2 race]
Cha 8 (-1 )

Feats: 2
Wild Talent
Weapon Finesse
Dodge [monk]
Moblity [monk]

AC: 22/23 (+3 wis +5 dex, + 4 inertial armor) (+1 dodge)
Touch 18, Flat footed 17 /13
HP: 29 (20 + 9 con)


Saves:
Fortitude + 6 [ + 3 base, + 3 Con]
Reflex: + 5 [ + 3 base, + 5 Dex]
Will: + 6 [ + 3 base, + 3 Wis]

Special abilities
Racial:
• –2 Int, +2 Wis, +6 Dex
• Humanoid (extraplaner)
• Githzari base land speed is 30 feet.
• Darkvision 60 ft.
• Naturally Psionic: Githzari gain 2 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class.
• Spell Resistance = 5 + HD = 8
• Initiate psionics: Caster level = ½ HD 3/per day each. inertial armor(+4 AC), catfall (10ft), concussion blast (1d6 dmg) Psionic Daze (DC 10)
at 11th level gains plane shift 1/day
• Automatic Language: Common, Gith. Bonus Languages: Abyssal, Celestial, Draconic, Sladdi, Undercommon
• Favored Class: Monk .
• Level Adjustment: +2.

Class
+10 movement
Evasion, Still Mind (+2 sv enchantments or charms)
Flurry of Blows –2/-2 as full attack
AC bonus = wis mod, keeps even while flatfooted, lost if immobilized

Psionic powers
4 Psp – no uses

Weapons Attack (+2base) damage range type
+1 Kama +8 or +6/+6 (melee) 1d6+4, 20/x2 - Piercing
Sling +7 (ranged) 1d4+3, 20/x2 10 ft. Bludgeoning

SKILLS

Skillpoints: 18 (level 1: 12+ 3*2)

Total bonus Special
Concentration : + 9 [ 6 Ranks + 3 (Con)
Escape Artist +7 [2 ranks + 5 Dex ]
Knowledge (the planes) : + 4 [ 5 Ranks -1 (Int) ]
Tumble 10 [5 Ranks +5 Dex ]

Possessions

Price (gp)
Monks Outfit 5gp 2 lb Worn

Belt Pouch 1gp 0,5 lb worn, left side
Backpack 2gp, 2 lb worn, back
Silk rope 100 ft 20 gp,10 lbs in backpack

Sling - 1 lb Belt left
10 Sling Bullets, (2 silver, 2 cold iron ) 1sp 5 lb in Belt Pouch
30 extra bullets, 14 normal, 8 silver, 8 cold iron 20gp 3 sp 15 lbs in backpack

+1 Kama 2302 gp 2 lbs
Hat of Disguise 1800gp 0 lbs
Amulet of Health +2 4000 gp 0 lb

Money spent: 8130.5, Weight carried 28lbs

'tk' Nar - the wanderer, he is lawful but has failed the sixth trial of the serpent. Limbo is too much for him and he found he was unable to concentrate on the true path. His teachers suggested that he try somewhere with less distractions, and he was sent to the astral plane to learn the value of emptiness. The path of the serpent is dodge, moblity, spring attack in place of the normal monk feats.

 

[Scotley]

Pohl Shadeglider Shadowswyft Rogue/Ranger

Okay, he's ready for action.

I have a question for the DM. Should he be considered an outsider on the astral and if so does that mean taking Githyanki as a favored enemy would be Evil Outsiders or should he be a native and thus take Githyanki as Humanoid Githyanki? Obviously, Evil outsiders would give him considerable advantage over just Humanoid Githyanki.

Pohl Shadeglider Male Shadowswyft (+1LA) Rogue 2/Ranger 2

Chaotic Good
Str 14 (6 points)
Dex 18 (8 points +1 at 4th level and Racial bonus +2)
Con 12 (6 points Racial -2)
Int 12 (4 points)
Wis 12 (4 points)
Cha 12 (4 points)

Hit Points 27 (Max. at first then 75% round up +4 Con)
AC 19 (20 with buckler), Touch 14, Flat 15
Init +6 (Dex. +4 and Racial +2)
BAB +3, Grap +??
Speed 40’ (base 40’, light load)
Fort +4, Ref +10, Will +1

Melee

+6 +1 Spiked chain, 2d4+4, 20/x2 Reach 10’ p 2,025gp (belt)
+5 Heavy Mace, 1d8+2 20/x2 b 12gp (belt)
+5 Dagger, 1d4+2 19-20/x2 p/s 2gp (belt)
+5 Long Spear 1d8+3 20/x3 p 5gp Reach 10’ (Quiver)
+5 Sap 1d6+2 non-lethal b 1gp (Hip pocket)

Ranged

+8 or +6/+6 Mighty +1 Comp. Longbow, 1d8+3, 20/x3, 110'r 2,600gp (quiver)
60 arrows (quiver) 3gp
+7, Dagger 1d4+2, 20/x2, p/s 10'r 2gp (x3) (two in boots one at shoulder)

Medium, 6'9" tall, 171 wt, 25 yrs old
Blue/Black hair, Gray eyes, Dark Gray/Almost Bluish skin

Speaks Shadowswyft, Common, and Celestial

Skills Rogue-45 (8x5+5Int) Ranger 14 (6x2+2)

Appraise rog (+1Int)
Balance rog (+4Dex +2syn) ac
Bluff rog (5+1Cha)
Climb b (+2Str) ac
Concentration rgr (+1Con)
Craft Bowyer b (1+1Int)
Decipher Script rog (1+1Int)
Diplomacy rog (+1Cha +2syn)
Disable Device rog (5+1Int+2mwtools)
Disguise rog (+1Cha +2syn)
Escape Artist rog (+4Dex) ac
Forgery rog (+1Int)
Gather Information rog (+1Cha)
Handle Animal rgr (5+1Cha)
Heal rgr (+1Wis+2 Kit)
Hide b (1+4Dex+4 Racial) ac
Intimidate rog (2+1Cha+2syn)
Jump b (5+2Str +2syn) ac
Knowledge rgr (dungeoneering) (1+1Int)
Knowledge rgr (geography) (1+1Int)
Knowledge rog (local) (1+1Int)
Knowledge rgr (nature) (1+1Int)
Knowledge xx (planes) (1+1Int)
Listen b (+1Wis)
Move Silently b (+4Dex+4 Racial) ac
Open Lock rog (5+4Dex+2mwtools)
Perform Flute rog (3+1Cha)
Profession soldier- b (1+1Wis)
Ride rgr (+4Dex)
Search b (7+1Int)
Sense Motive rog (1+1Wis)
Slight of Hand rog (1+4Dex +2syn) ac
Spot b (3+1Wis)
Survival rgr (1+1Wis +2syn—following tracks)
Swim b (+2Str)
Tumble rog (5+4Dex +2 syn) ac
Use Magic Device rog (1+1Cha)
Use Rope rog (+4Dex)

Feats
-Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Spiked Chain)
-Point Blank Shot (+1 attack and damage within 30’)
-Rapid Shot (Extra ranged attack at -2 to all attacks)
-Track (Follow trail with survival check)

Racename Traits
-Low Light Vision
-Dark Vision 120’
-+4 Racial bonus to Hide and Move Silently +2 Bonus on Initiative
-Light Blindness (Dazzled {-1 to attack search and spot checks} in Sunlight or Daylight spell, Abrupt exposure blinds for one round.)
-Outsider (native to the plane of shadow)
-Base speed 40’

Rogue Abilities
-Sneak Attack (+1d6 damage vs. flanked or flat-footed or otherwise denied dex bonus to ac visible opponent with discernable anatomy within 30’)
-Trapfinding (Use Search to find traps including those with a DC above 20 and magical traps)
-Evasion (Successful Reflex save vs. attacks that normally deal have damage on save do no damage)

Ranger Abilities
-Proficiency with all simple and martial weapons
-Proficiency with light armor and shields (except tower shields)
-Favored Enemy Humanoid Githyanki (+2 Damage, Bluff, Listen, Sense Motive, Spot, & Survival vs. Githyanki)
-Wild Empathy (as Diplomacy check to improve attitude vs. animals 2+1cha+2syn)
-Combat style Archery


Gear

Armor +1 Mithril Chain Shirt +4 AC Max. dex. +6 no armor check penalty 2,100 gp.
Shield MW Buckler +1 AC no armor check penalty 165 gp. Worn only as stated, usually hooked on belt.
Explorer’s Outfit over armor

Quiver of Elonna, (left shoulder ) 1,800 gp
Backpack (center back) 2gp
Bedroll (below backpack) 1sp

MW Thieves’ Tools 100 gp (pockets)
Healers’ Bag 50 gp (larger belt pouch)
MW Flute 100 gp (in scroll type case at belt)
Alchemist’s fire x2 40gp (Bandoleer)
Thunderstone x2 30gp (Bandoleer)
Smokestick x2 40gp (Bandoleer)
Potion of Cure Light Wounds x4 200gp (Bandoleer x2 and Pouch x2)
Potion of Sanctuary 50gp (pouch)

Waterskin-2 water and wine (side of backpack and belt) 2gp and 10gp
2 Torches (backpack) 2cp
Flint & Steel (Belt pouch) 1gp
5 Tindertwigs (Belt pouch) 5gp
Trail Rations- 6 days (backpack) 3gp
Silk Rope 50’ with grapnel (backpack) 11gp
Travelers’ outfit (backpack) 1gp

Coins- 33gp, 8sp, 8cp (pouch)
3x 50 gp gems (pouch)
6x 10gp gems (pouch)

Appearance/Personality

Pohl is not often noticed at first. He is most often found in the shadows making no sound. There is an unnatural stillness about him. He watches from the shadows moving with great economy if at all. He almost moves one eye before the other as he scans his surroundings. He has the eyes of a hunter, a predator. Most notable is the tall leanness of him. His skin, what little is not covered, is a dark almost bluish gray. The face is shaded by the hood of a voluminous cloak in a pattern of horizontal black and gray tiger stripes. It reaches nearly to his ankles. Beneath the hood he wears a tight dark blue cap with a short bill. On the front of the cap a small fox emblem is pressed in dull brass. His face is angular with an enormously long upturned chin and high forehead. His ears are somewhat longer than a human’s, but not of elven proportion. He has only a stubble of bluish facial hair and long thick sideburns. His lips are thin and often curved in what appears to be a mocking half-smile. His clothes and equipment seem to be a bit of a mismatch. Taken individually they could be part of a uniform, but as a whole they form a chaotic mix. All bear the marks of use, but also careful maintenance. The trousers are charcoal gray and woolen with a slightly lighter gray stripe on the outside. Button down pockets bulge on his thighs. The pants are tucked into calf high boots of flat black leather with soft quiet soles. A keen eye can spot sheaths holding slim daggers balanced for throwing. The tunic is a somewhat lighter gray and different style from the pants. It has an irregular darker diamond pattern to the weave. Despite the padding of black fingerless gloves his hands are almost skeletal as they protrude from broad deep cuffs. The tunic is large and has a double row of buttons that climb to a high stiff collar. Over the tunic is a broad equipment belt supported by straps across his chest that while also black doesn’t quite match either boots or belt. A strange triple hook holds a spiked chain at his left hip and slightly to the rear, his cloak usually concealing the blued steel, which glows with an unearthly light. A small bucker hangs at the opposite hip with an ebony handled heavy mace. Pouches of various sizes and colors of black or gray and stuffed with gear line the belt and bandoleers. A quiver of forest green and brown is at his shoulder provide color in the mostly monochrome appearance. A few small bits of ribbon and metal on his left breast bare witness to a martial past in some far away place.
Pohl’s nature is in some ways as much of a jumble as his clothing. He has the chaotic spirit and restless impatience of his people tempered with a hunter’s passive calm in stalking or sitting a stand. Most often his impatience manifests itself in dealings with people or in an unwillingness to stay in one place for long. Despite the calm watchful exterior Pohl is usually eager for something, anything to happen. He thrives on the excitement of action. He has been in several battles and revels in the chaos and fog of war, where anything can happen and life is on the line. He speaks with a soft voice and communicates with the complex gestures of his people. This strange display of pantomime that accompanies his speech leads those unfamiliar with the ways of Shadowswyfts to question his sanity. For relaxation he enjoys playing the flute and composing free form tunes. He rarely plays popular songs instead improvising as he goes. His odd chaotic style rarely appeals to others, and his playing is not especially competent, but he plays for himself rather than others.
In his mercenary service his strong moral convictions and chaotic bent have led him to conflict with his superiors as well as the enemy. He doesn’t understand why his chaotic nature and restlessness cause others to remain somewhat aloof from him. He is a social loner. Despite this he knows the value of working as part of a team when in harm’s way. Pohl prefers to stay in the Shadows and attack from surprise and range. He uses his speed to attack with surprise or retreat and regroup for a ranged assault. He prefers to avoid direct confrontation when he can attack from the safety of the shadows.

History/Background

Pohl comes from a clan of Shadowswyfts that currently reside on the Astral plane on a floating fortress. This particular Shadowswyfts are descended from the same long lost race of humanoids that gave rise to the Githyanki and Githzeri. Unlike the people who would later take the name of Gith, these people were never enslaved by the mind flayers. Instead they escaped to the plane of Shadow. There they mingled with natives and with generations of intermarriage became a mix of humanoid and shadowperson. They discovered they had a knack for spying and infiltration. They used this gift as a source of income hiring out as mercenaries in far flung places using the Well of Worlds they had once used to escape enslavement by the mind flayers. Pohl clan received and Astral Fort as spoils and payment for a contract and have settled there for the time being. Pohl has traveled to distant places working as a mercenary scout and archer. He has been fairly successful and enjoys his work, but rarely stays with one army long. He soon becomes restless and moves on always seeking new adventures. Since coming to the Astral his people have come to the attention of local Githyanki who recognize the common ancestry of the Shadowswyfts. They resented the fact that Pohl’s people had fled the mind flayers were never enslaved. Open hostility broke out and there have been battles. Pohl lost an uncle and brother to the Githyanki and harbors considerable hatred for them. He carries a spiked chain of Githyanki make that he took off the body of Gith leader he killed. Its appearance in the hands of a non-Githyanki is sure to cause their ire to rise and Pohl is all too willing to fight any Githyanki he encounters. Pohl his currently back on the Astral and looking for a new commission after a visit with his family and clan.

 

[Scotley]

I got a bit of appearence and personality added, but I have to go out of town tomorrow, so it will be a couple of days before I can post the final details of his history. Will there be a rogue's gallery thread for final approved characters?

 

[MithralDragon]

To be honest, I didn't know that PM's were only available by purchase at this site. Thus, disregard my prior statement on using this thread for all OOC. This will be the Rogue's Gallery, a new OOC Thread will be created once the game gets underway.

Speaking of which, I'd like to get started by next week or so. Please have PC Submissions into me soon.

PC's Unsubmitted
Argent_Silvermage
Dark_Nemesis
Erland

 

[Argent Silvermage]

I am going to have to pull out. I have a ton of new things to do in my real life that are taking away from my en world time.