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<blockquote data-quote="AFGNCAAP" data-source="post: 1426354" data-attributes="member: 871"><p>Well, for FR, perhaps a gold elf wizard (spec. conjurer). Could later gains the Thaumaturgist PrC (in the DMG, IIRC). Or, since it's FR, maybe he could be a user of the Shadow Weave (esp. if he's evil/sorta evil/neutral but leaning towards evil).</p><p></p><p>For Greyhawk, a grey elf wizard who goes for Thaumatugist.</p><p></p><p>Hmm... lower planes, eh? Demons? Devils? Yugoloths? Demodands? Which kind of lower planes creatures in particular (or eventually)? What about slaads?</p><p></p><p>Could use a spiked chain, but couldn't get the Exotic Wpn. Prof. for it until 3rd lvl. or so (need a BAB of +1 for Exotic Weapon Prof., IIRC). May want to consider multi-classing him as a monk (if so, then his focus would be on devils & other lawful outsiders). A high Dex would work great for his AC, Weapon Finesse with the chain, & Reflex saves. A good/high Wis would augment both his AC & his Will saves. Main class focus (of course) would be wizard, but the monk levels would give him a bit of extra "oomph."</p><p></p><p>If possible, get the issue <em>Dungeon</em> of that has the Critical Threats section feat. Evard (of Evard's Black Tentacles). He's also a conjurer who lets others do his fighting for him, IIRC. May give you a few ideas to work with.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well for the linked NPCs, how `bout this:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Love Interest: How about a tiefling, half-fiend, or even a a full-blooded fiend like a succubus or erinyes? Could explain why he's so intent on learning summoning spells & summoning lower planes creatures.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Rival: An abjurer specialist wizard. Really focuses on spells that go against you PC's focus (like <em>protection from evil</em>, <em>dismissal</em> or <em>banishment</em>).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Sibling: A brother or sister who's a cleric--for FR, Azuth seems a good choice. For Greyhawk, Boccob would work well (maybe Wee Jas).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Parent: A mother or father who's a "respectable" wizard, unlike the PC. Most likely a multi-classed aristocrat/wizard.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">?--perhaps a future follower/cohort of the PC. Probably a fighter or the like to provide muscle for the wizard (when needed). Or, maybe a monk--could look & dress like an ordinary unarmed person, but is actually a fearsome opponent & very adept bodyguard.</li> </ol><p></p><p>Any of this useful for ya?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AFGNCAAP, post: 1426354, member: 871"] Well, for FR, perhaps a gold elf wizard (spec. conjurer). Could later gains the Thaumaturgist PrC (in the DMG, IIRC). Or, since it's FR, maybe he could be a user of the Shadow Weave (esp. if he's evil/sorta evil/neutral but leaning towards evil). For Greyhawk, a grey elf wizard who goes for Thaumatugist. Hmm... lower planes, eh? Demons? Devils? Yugoloths? Demodands? Which kind of lower planes creatures in particular (or eventually)? What about slaads? Could use a spiked chain, but couldn't get the Exotic Wpn. Prof. for it until 3rd lvl. or so (need a BAB of +1 for Exotic Weapon Prof., IIRC). May want to consider multi-classing him as a monk (if so, then his focus would be on devils & other lawful outsiders). A high Dex would work great for his AC, Weapon Finesse with the chain, & Reflex saves. A good/high Wis would augment both his AC & his Will saves. Main class focus (of course) would be wizard, but the monk levels would give him a bit of extra "oomph." If possible, get the issue [I]Dungeon[/I] of that has the Critical Threats section feat. Evard (of Evard's Black Tentacles). He's also a conjurer who lets others do his fighting for him, IIRC. May give you a few ideas to work with. Well for the linked NPCs, how `bout this: [list=1] [*]Love Interest: How about a tiefling, half-fiend, or even a a full-blooded fiend like a succubus or erinyes? Could explain why he's so intent on learning summoning spells & summoning lower planes creatures. [*]Rival: An abjurer specialist wizard. Really focuses on spells that go against you PC's focus (like [I]protection from evil[/I], [I]dismissal[/I] or [I]banishment[/I]). [*]Sibling: A brother or sister who's a cleric--for FR, Azuth seems a good choice. For Greyhawk, Boccob would work well (maybe Wee Jas). [*]Parent: A mother or father who's a "respectable" wizard, unlike the PC. Most likely a multi-classed aristocrat/wizard. [*]?--perhaps a future follower/cohort of the PC. Probably a fighter or the like to provide muscle for the wizard (when needed). Or, maybe a monk--could look & dress like an ordinary unarmed person, but is actually a fearsome opponent & very adept bodyguard. [/list] Any of this useful for ya? [/QUOTE]
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