Gladiators! Session recap and new Champion posted May 3

[Stone Angel]

Hey this sounds like fun, I'll make one soon.

How is the game going, it would be cool to see some posts about the game development also. Like special arena's, suprises NPC's stuff like that.

Any way my gladiator will be here soon.

 

[pyric_lust]

Alright here is my gladiator all ready for combat, all his stats that are in red will be for spells that he has on effect before a fight begins so here goes.


Andropinus, neutral evil, gold elf, Illusionist 5/Acolyte of the skin 1
Hit Dice: 6d4 +12 (28), or 6d4+18 (34)
Initiative: +4
Speed: 30ft
Ac: 15 (Flat Footed 11, Touch 14), Or 19 w/mage armor, Or 26 w/mage armor and shield, Or 30 w/mage armor, shield, and haste
Attacks: Long Sword +2 melee (1d8), or spell +2 touch, or Short Bow +6 Ranged (1d6, or 1d6 plus poison)
SA Poison 1/day (Fortitude save Dc 15, 1d10 con/1d10 con, as 16th-level caster)
Special Qualities: Cold Resistance 5 (from cloak), immune to sleep spells, +2 to will saves against enchantment spells or effects, familiar (Erp, toad familiar)
Saves: Fortitude +9, Reflex +7, Will +8
Abilities: Str 10, Dex 18, Con 14 (16), Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 16
Skills: Bluff +4, concentration +11, craft (poison making) +9, diplomacy +4, heal +2, intimidate +5, knowledge (arcana) +14, knowledge (the planes) +14, spellcraft +10
Feats Craft wondrous item, great fortitude, spell focus (illusion), spell focus (necromancy), scribe scroll
Possessions: Rod of viscid globs, cape of winter (self made), 2 potions of cure light wounds, long sword, short bow, quiver w/ 20 arrows, 5 arrows envenomed w/ giant wasp poison (fort save Dc 18, 1d6 dex/1d6 dex, self made), spell component pouch, spellbook
Spell Book 4/5/4/3
0th: Resistance, ray of frost, detect poison, daze, dancing lights, ghost sound, disrupt undead, mage hand, mending, open/close, arcane mark, detect magic, prestidigitation, read magic
1st: Endure elements, shield, grease, mage armor, silent image, cause fear, ray of enfeeblement, burning hands, true strike
2nd: Invisibility, mirror image, blindness/deafness, endurance
3rd: Major Image, vampiric touch, haste

Prepared Spells
0th: Ray of frost, daze (2), ghost sound
1st Shield, burning hands, mage armor (already cast), silent image, ray of enfeeblement
2nd Invisibility, mirror image, blindness/deafness, endurance(already cast)
3rd Major image, vampiric touch, haste
Height 5ft 10in
Weight 162lbs

Andropinus always begins a fight with endurance and mage armor upon himself. The first action he takes is hasting himself then using invisibility w/ the partial action. Afterwards he follows up with shield and mirror image upon himself. Then depending upon his opponent he starts w/ his attack spells. Usually trying to strip away the opponents strength w/ ray of enfeeblement followed and a blindness/deafness on the same round. Then a mirror image for defense, and a major image of whatever suites his needs at the time (usually mimicing a conjuration or evocation spell). If opponents close in for melee, he starts with his poison spell-like ability followed up w/ his burning hands spell.
Andropinus appears as a striking gold elf, w/glossy black hair and red eyes from edge to edge. His skin is deepply bronzed and he the hint of scales is on the back of his hands and shoulders. (Basically he looks like the fey'ri from monsters of faerun sans wings).

Signature Move: Grip of death, Andropinus uses his vampiric touch upon a weakened foe to draw the life force from them, strengthening himself.

 

[psychognome]

I didn't notice this thread before... I might just make myself a gladiator... could I use the Minotaur monster class from the Savage Species Preview? Please?

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Stone Angel: We have only played one session so far, but it was really fun.

The setting is a smaller province's arena ( the campaign may move to larger venues if our stable is successful !), with several support services nearby ( gladiator housing, blacksmith, armor repair, weapons shop, temple healers that will help for "donations" etc... )

The stable master of our new gladitorial company was basically blackmailed for "protection money" from a well established local company. He said "no", and his refusal got us in real trouble! In our first event, the four of us had to "recreate" a historic battle ( ala Gladiator the movie) against two chariots ( 2 horses, a driver & a spearman on each) and 6 archers.

It was supposed to be a slaughter, but Toluk took out most of the archers by himself, and all four of us left the arena alive to fight again.

The games themselves are very well regulated, with government wizards making sure spell effects do not spill into the crowd, etc...

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pyric_lust: Acolyte of the Skin from Tome and Blood, eh? Nice stuff.

Makes me want to play!

Why cast invisibility if you are going to cast mirror image immediately afterwards?

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psychognome: Sure! Why not? Let's see it! I have a LOT of great Minotaur pictures too, so I'd be glad to make a Wordfile of your charachter for you if you post one!

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Mister X

OK, here's another one: I got this picture from http://www.rpgplanet.com/morrowind/goods/concept2.asp
but I'm not sure who the artist is.

Name: “Mister X” Rog 2, Ftr 4
Medium Sized Human

Hit Dice: 2d6+4, 4d10+8 = 41 hp
Initiative: +3
Speed: 30 ft.
AC: 18 (+3 Dex, +2 Leather Armor {+4}, +1 Ring of Protection)
Attacks: +7 Melee, Punching Dagger (+5 BAB, +1 Weapon Focus, +1 Masterwork) OR +5/+5 Melee with Punching Dagger in each hand
Damage: 1d4+2 OR 1d4+2+2d6 with Improved Dirty Fighting Feat
Special Attacks: Sneak attack adds +1d6 damage when flanking
Special Qualities: Evasion
Saves: Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +0
Abilities: STR 14, DEX 16, CON 14, INT 14, WIS 9, CHA 10
Skills (modified): Balance +5 Bluff +5, Climb +7, Escape Artist +5, Hide +6, Intimidate +10, Jump +7, Listen +4, Search +6, Sense Motive +4, Spot +4, Tumble +9, Use Magic Device +3
Feats: Ambidexterity, Dirty Fighting, Expertise (up to +5 to AC for taking up to -5 on attack roll), Improved Dirty Fighting (+2d6 full attack hits), Weapon Focus (punching dagger +1 to hit)
Alignment: Neutral Evil
Possessions: Leather Armor +2, 2 Masterwork Punching Daggers, Ring of Protection +1, Rust Bag of Tricks (see DMG pg.210), 5 Daggers, 2 Tanglefoot Bags
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 165 pounds
Non-core Sources: Dragon Magazine 303 (Dirty Fighting Feats)

Nizaam is a selfish and cruel bastard, who has never met a coin he didn’t like. Confident in his combat style, he figures he can make some quick money in the arena to supplement his income.

Known to most only as “Mister X”, Nizaam attempts to keep his face covered at all times. Nizaam will cross his daggers into an “X” as he enters the arena. His favorite tactic is to pull animals from his Bag of Tricks, and then sneak attack from behind while his opponent is occupied.

Signature move: After finishing off an opponent, Nizaam will cut an “X” into the body of his opponent with his two punching daggers, then whip around in a circle, swirling his cloak.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Here is the Word File for "Mister X"

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

OK, in the next few posts, I am now going to add some NPC "champions" of the arena that can be used as enemies/opponents etc... for the PC's. These champions will be of higher level, and have more $ for magic items, but I still used the same (30pt buy) method for ability score generation.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

I was inspired to create this one after reading Owen Stephens' "Bastards & Bloodlines", a new Green Ronin book. Great Stuff ( go buy it )! Most of the Templates are far stranger than a half-goblin. The artwork posted here is by James Ryman (http://www.jamesryman.com/) who did many of the illo's for the book. The book is B&W - I lifted this one from his site...


Name: Kromak Ftr 6, Pit Ftr 2
Small Half-Goblin (Human)


Hit Dice: 6d10 + 2d10 + 16 = 62 hp
Initiative: +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Init)
Speed: 30 ft.
AC: 23 (+3 Dex, + 5 Studded Leather Armor {+2}, +3 Small Steel Shield {+2} +1 Armor Adjustment (Pit Fighter) +1 Size; 24 with Dodge
Attacks: +14/+9 Melee: (+8/+3 BAB +1 Size Bonus +2 Str +2 Short Sword +1 Weapon Focus)
Damage: 1d6+6/1d6+6 (+2 Str +2 Short Sword +2 Weapon Specialization)
Special Attacks: Skewer; on a successful hit with a piercing weapon, and a successful opposed strength check, automatic damage will occur in each round that the opposed strength check is won, Weapon Sense; Can use any weapon at only -2 even if non-proficient
Special Qualities: Battle Sense – can’t be caught flat footed, Low-Light & Darkvision 60’, +4 Hide, +2 Listen Racial Bonuses
Saves: Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities: STR 14, DEX 16, CON 14, INT 12, WIS 10, CHA 10
Skills (modified): Bluff +6, Climb +5, Escape Artist +8, Hide +10, Intimidate +4, Jump +5, Listen +6, Sense Motive +4, Spot +4, Tumble +4
Feats: Dodge, Endurance, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Kurki & Whip Dagger), Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Possessions: Studded Leather Armor +2, +2 Small Steel Shield, +2 Short Sword, Kurki, Whip Dagger
Height: 3’10”
Weight: 53 pounds
Non-core Sources: Bastards & Bloodlines (Half Goblin Template), Path of the Sword (Pit Fighter PrC), Sword & Fist (Whip Dagger)

Even though Kromak was larger than most of the Goblins in his tribe, he was constantly ostracized and hazed due to his human heritage. Impatient for a better life, Kromak left home by the age of thirteen.

While Kromak did not exactly find unqualified acceptance on his journeys, he did find a place where he could utilize the best of his skills, and be greatly rewarded for them. The Arena. Now a well respected champion, Kromak feels he has put his past behind him, and truly believes himself to be a “good” person. Truth be told, his only friends are his fellow gladiators, and those gamblers he has won money for. Although he is fiercely loyal to them, they would not hesitate to shun him should his luck in the games turn for the worse.

A threat with practically any weapon, Kromak acquits himself well in almost any fighting situation.

Signature move: You don’t want to take his size or Kromak’s skill with his short sword lightly. Most of his opponents end up skewered by his shiny blade.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Attached here is a Word file for Kromak

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Another Champion

Here's another Champion! The picture below I am using to represent him was done by Cos Koniotis. See more of his awesome artwork at his Epilogue.net art gallery:
http://www.epilogue.net/cgi/database/art/list.pl?gallery=234

Name: Beldak Darkeyes Ftr 5, Gladiator 4
Medium Size Half-Ogre (Human)

Hit Dice: 5d10 + 4d10 + 40 = 97 hp
ECL: 11 (+2 for ½ Ogre Template)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30 ft.
AC: 16 (+2 Natural Armor, +4 Belt of Armor) Attacks: +15/+10 Melee: (+9/+4 BAB +5 Str +1 Thundering Great Club)
Damage: 1d10+6/1d10+6 (+5 Str +1 Thundering Great Club {Crit: 20x2 + 1d8 Sonic Damage & Save DC14 vs. permanent deafness})
Special Attacks: Improved Feint: if successful on opposed bluff feint (counts as move equivalent action), opponent is denied Dex bonus for round, Study Opponent: After all out defense action, Dodge bonus applies for the rest of the fight vs. one opponent, Exhaust Opponent: after third round of combat with same foe, they attempt Fort Save (DC 15 + 1/round after 3) or take 1d6 subdual damage, Roar of the Crowd: if successful on perform check (DC 15 - move equivalent action) gain +1 on attacks and damage for duration of the fight
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60’
Saves (modified): Fort +13, Ref +2, Will +4
Abilities: STR 20, DEX 10, CON 18, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 12
Skills (modified): Bluff +8, Handle Animal +4, Intimidate +7, Perform +9
Feats: Cleave, Great Cleave, Hold the Line, Improved Bull Rush, Iron Will, Power Attack, Power Lunge
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Possessions: Belt of Armor +4, Brooch of Shielding (absorbs up to 75 HP of magic missile damage), +1 Thundering Great Club, Masterwork Broadsword
Height: 7’4”
Weight: 418 pounds
Non-core Sources: Bastards & Bloodlines (Half Ogre Template), Sword & Fist (Gladiator PrC, Hold the Line & Power Lunge Feats)

Beldak keeps his past to himself, but it is rumored that he was once a slave who won his freedom years ago at a gladiatorial event in a far away city. Even though Beldak was now “free”, he did not have any desire to stop fighting. He loves battle, and if he gets paid for it, all the better. Living life in the moment is what is important to Beldak, and he lives each day like it is his last, with a loud greeting and a kind word for everyone he meets.

The nickname “Dark-eyes” was originally a joke coined by a halfling friend, Genling, who would always complain about having conversations with Beldak’s kneecaps. Genling now serves as Beldak’s valet.

Beldak has become so popular that he can pick and choose his matches now. The home town crowd loves him, and he always has time to listen to the flattery of an ardent fan. The loudest cheers in the arena are most usually for him.

The big half-ogre also works with several promising young gladiators who gladly pay him big commissions from their winnings for the honor of learning from such a well respected champion. Rarely, he also hires himself out for private engagements or bodyguard work for some rich noble.

Signature move: Beldak loves to tire out his opponents while fighting defensively. He is also known for laying low several opponents in a matter of seconds.