NOW LIVE! Today's the day you meet your new best friend. You don’t have to leave Wolfy behind... In 'Pets & Sidekicks' your companions level up with you!

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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BookTenTiger" data-source="post: 8346059" data-attributes="member: 6685541">Another interesting ideal would be to classify all the current backgrounds as Heroic Backgrounds, and then create new ones for Paragon Pathways and Epic Pathways, borrowing from 4e's tiers.I like the idea of creating features that allow characters to do things without rolling, especially if they impact their reputation or how NPC's perceive them.So for a Paragon Pathway you could have something like...Scarred VeteranYou have survived many battles, which have left a map of scars across your body and soul. When you encounter someone new, they immediately know you as a skilled and experienced warrior. Those just learning to fight may ask you to teach them skills in martial or magic combat. Those who are more learned may give you a wide berth, or even challenge you to test their own skills.Proficiency: Choose proficiency in Arcana, Athletics, Insight, or Smithy's Tools.Pathway Feature - Scars that Tell a Story: You command respect, awe, or even fear through your battle scars. When you encounter an NPC who has battled the same types of enemies you have, your shared experiences create an instant bond. As long as you do not act in a hostile matter, these brothers-and-sisters-in-arms will treat you as a trusted ally.And for Epic Pathway you could have something like...Legendary HunterStories of your ability to stalk and kill your prey have spread across the realms. Your feats of hunting mythical creatures, fearsome beasts, or even infamous villains are told in many pubs and around fireplaces. You find your own image and accomplishments in art pieces or studied in schools of martial prowess. Nobility or powerful extraplanar figures may come to you requesting your help in dispatching a especially dangerous foe.Proficiency: Choose proficiency in Perception, Stealth, Survival, or a new Language.Pathway Feature - Trace of Prey: Your vast experience with hunting allows you to find traces of possible prey no matter where you are. When you enter an inhabited place, you can immediately find evidence of the types of creatures most dangerous to the people who live there.I don't know, those are just brainstormed off the top of my head, but it could be fun!</blockquote>

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