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<blockquote data-quote="Limper" data-source="post: 211316" data-attributes="member: 4083"><p>Might I suggest (and this is something I'm still working on having been originaly inspired by a comment from SHARK)...... ECL them at +2 or +3. +2 equates to either 3 NPC class levels with the perks (4 levels if commoner) +3 I've been putting for 4 levels of NPC classes with perks (except Commoner as stated above). As for feats create a limited list (mostly background [+2/+2 2 skill feats]) to choose from.</p><p></p><p>You could modify this down if you wanted. But I'm seeing it as a good tool to add background (with appropriate skills and talents) and not penalize the PCs.... heck I'd love this as a PC. Also using this would slow down the lower levels without making them to boring ( Your character has some ability).</p><p></p><p>Example combo: Town Militiaman Commoner 2 / Warrior 1 ECL+2</p><p></p><p>For the ECL you get commoner skillpoints x2 and warrior point x1 two feats (from the DMs list) some HPs and save bonuses. AND a splendid stepping off point into the Fighter class.</p><p></p><p>I know this is VERY rough.... as I said I'm still writing on it myself (as well as being at work with no notebook).... but I hope it helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Limper, post: 211316, member: 4083"] Might I suggest (and this is something I'm still working on having been originaly inspired by a comment from SHARK)...... ECL them at +2 or +3. +2 equates to either 3 NPC class levels with the perks (4 levels if commoner) +3 I've been putting for 4 levels of NPC classes with perks (except Commoner as stated above). As for feats create a limited list (mostly background [+2/+2 2 skill feats]) to choose from. You could modify this down if you wanted. But I'm seeing it as a good tool to add background (with appropriate skills and talents) and not penalize the PCs.... heck I'd love this as a PC. Also using this would slow down the lower levels without making them to boring ( Your character has some ability). Example combo: Town Militiaman Commoner 2 / Warrior 1 ECL+2 For the ECL you get commoner skillpoints x2 and warrior point x1 two feats (from the DMs list) some HPs and save bonuses. AND a splendid stepping off point into the Fighter class. I know this is VERY rough.... as I said I'm still writing on it myself (as well as being at work with no notebook).... but I hope it helps. [/QUOTE]
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