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[Mark]

We'll use this thread for the Darkness and Light game.

Ash, Jack, Mario (Lichtenhart) and turtle, please post your character stat blocks and physical descriptions in this thread along with your personality make-ups. I've gathered your background info for my own files, so no need to add thaty here, since it is somewhat in flux. We'll also use this thread to Meta-Discuss the game as need be. Anything that goes above and beyong regular OOC stuff we can add to this thread, including rules clarification, new outlooks on characters, general talk about posting styles that might need to take place, etc. OOC stuff, as we discussed, that should be tacked on to the bottom of regular game posts. Thanks, gang!

 

[turtle]

Arthael

LN Human Wizard
Level 1
EXP: 0
Gold: 26gp

S 8 (-1)
D 10
C 14 (+2)
I 18 (+4)
W 10
Ch 10

HP 6

Fort: +2
Ref: 0
Will: +2

Feats:
Scribe Scroll
Silent Spell
Combat Casting

Skills: (28 points)
Concentration: 4 + (Con +2) + (Feat +4) = 10
Spellcraft: 4 + (Int +4) = 8
Knowledge, Arcana: 4 + (Int +4) = 8
Knowledge, Religion: 1 + (Int +4) = 5
Knowledge, Nature: 1 + (Int +4) = 5
Alchemy: 4 + (Int +4) = 8
Craft, Brewing: 4 + (Int +4) = 8
Scry: 4 + (Int +4) = 8
Bonus Languages: Dwarvish, Gnomish

Items:
Spellbook
BackPack
Pointy Hat
Groovy Robes (scholar's outfit)
Shaving Kit
2 pairs extra undies and socks
Mocassins
Water Skin (2 - one with wine one with water)
Light X-Bow
100 bolts in Quiver
Dagger
Basic Spell Ingredients in pouch
Fire-starting kit
Bedroll
Winter Blanket
Flask full of spirits
Glass Bottle full of stout
hemp rope
Inkpen
Ink
Case
Chalk
Candle
Rations (10 days)

Familiar: Raven (named Caw) Language: Dwarvish

Spells:
Level 0: (3) (All Known) Detect Magic*, Read Magic*, Prestig.

Level 1: (2) Magic Missle (*), Mage Shield, Spider Climb, Expeditious Retreat, Summon Monster I (*), Ray of Enfeeblement, True Strike
(* = prepared)


Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal, Celestial, Elvish, Dwarvish, Gnomish

Arthael is best described as "that guy" at the office. You know the one: the "achievement-oriented self-starter". Arthael is looking to better himself, to achieve his full potential. He is adventuring as a way to gain experience and recognition in the world. He is not arrogant, but has a pretty good idea of his own abilities and faults.
Arthael has the build of a cycler. He is in good shape but has a slight build and could never be a weight lifter. He is not really worried about the bigger issues of the outside world. He is more interested in his own progress. In his quest for self-actualization Arthael isn't afraid to take opportunities when they come. In other words, if he beats out someone else to an advantage then "that is the way the cookie crumbles". He is not, however, malicious.
If Arthael loathes anything it is mediocrity and lack of focus. He will be a loyal party member, one who is constantly egging on his comrades to achieve their potential.

For a god I'm thinking Wee Jas or the closest equivalent...

 

[turtle]

so far so cool... hope we can man-oo-ver ourselves into an adventure.....

 

[Lichtenhart]

Danmor

1st level Cleric
Neutral Good
XP 0/1000
Age: 23 years
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 164 lb.

STR 10 (0)
DEX 8 (-1)
CON 14 (+2)
INT 12 (+1)
WIS 16 (+3)
CHA 14 (+2)

REF -1
FOR +4
WIL +7

HP 10
INIT -1
AC 13 (-1 DEX, +3 studded leather, +1 small shield)

Attacks: +0 morningstar 1d8 x2

Feats: Combat Casting, Iron Will

Sp. Abilities
Healing and Protection domains
Turn Undead 5/day
Spells 3 0-level, 2 1-level, 1 1-level domain

Skills: Concentration +6 (4), Diplomacy +5 (3), Heal +7 (4), Knowledge (Religion) +4 (3), Spellcraft +3 (2)

Equipment : Morningstar, Studded leather armor, Small wooden shield, Backpack, Holy Symbol (wooden), Healer's Kit, Spell components pouch, Traveler's outfit, Flint and steel, Bedroll, Winter blanket, Waterskin, Soap (1lb), Trail rations (3 days), Hooded lantern, 3 Oil flasks, Antitoxin vial.

Carried 60 lb = Medium load

Treasure: 14 gp, 10sp, 10 cp

Danmor is the kind of guy everyone wants as a friend. He is quiet, sensitive, discreet, always willing to lend a hand. Though he is naive and inexperienced, since he doesn't know much of the world, he has always a warm smile and a good advice for everyone. While he is very religious, he doesn't pass judgement on others neither tries to convert them, but will gladly talk about his religion if asked about.
He is stout but short and a little fat (don't tell him). He's got blond hair and beard, and sky-blue eyes.

-last edit: wrong conversion kg-lb; he is not SO fat-

 

[Jack Haggerty]

Jack Haggerty: Male Human Fighter 1; CR 1; Medium-sized humanoid; HD 1d10+1; hp 11; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; AC 17 (+2 Dex, +3 armor, +2 shield); Atk +3 melee (1d10+2 19-20/x2, bastard sword), +3 melee (1d4+2 19-20/x2, dagger), +3 ranged (1d8 x3, longbow); AL LN; SV Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +0;

Str 14, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 13.

Languages: Common, Dwarven.

Skills: Craft (armorsmithing) +5/4, Craft (bowmaking) +3/2, Craft (weaponsmithing) +5/4, Handle Animal +3/2, Ride +6/4.

Feats: Cleave, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (bastard sword), Power Attack.

Possessions: Explorer's outfit, Belt pouch, Dagger, Bastard sword, Shortbow, Arrows (20), Studded leather armor, Large wooden shield; (54#)
Riding horse, Riding Saddle, Bit & bridle, Saddlebags;
Bedroll, Winter blanket, Cold weather outfit, Whetstone, Flint & steel, Hooded Lantern, Oil (8 pints), Waterskins (2), Trail Rations (2 weeks);
6 gp, 5 sp, 8 cp.

Encumbrance: Light 58#, Medium 116#, Heavy 230#.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Just under six feet tall, and just under 200 pounds, Jack is a sturdy 25 year old in the town guard. With curly brown hair, faded blue eyes, and the build of the common folk, he's not a fellow to stand out in a crowd.

He has the reliability and common sense of his mother combined with his father's industriousness and ingenuity. Many of his superiors see him on his way to becoming an officer of the guard, or perhaps even a squire. His peers describe him as the "salt of the earth", and the "backbone of the guard".

 

[reapersaurus]

VERY nice introduction, Mark.
(Can non-participants comment in this thread?)

It really captures the essence of life in your town with the amazing amount of details.

Are all of the posts going to have that amount of reading to keep up with?

edit: I almost forgot!
Erim's dad's situation makes my heart break! LOL
That's one darn depressing reality, man.

What's Erim's family going to do once the ungrateful kid takes off with the little bits of money his dad could give him?
How will they survive next year?
His dad doesn't even know if he's ever going to see his son again, other than from the gallow's if he holds to form.

 

[Ashrem Bayle]

Shade - The Rogue

Arim “Shade” de’Prey
1st level Human Rogue
Experience: 0 / 1,000

ABILITY SCORES
STR: 14 (+2)
DEX: 16 (+3)
CON: 10 (+0)
INT: 14 (+2)
WIS: 10 (+0)
CHA: 10 (+0)

SAVING THROWS
Fortitude: +0
Reflex: +5
Will: +0

Hit Points: 6
Initiative: +7
Armor Class: 15* (Dexterity +3, Leather Armor +2, *Dodge Feat)

ATTACKS
Rapier +2 Att, 1d6+2 Dmg
L. Crossbow +3 Att, 1d8 Dmg
Dagger x 2 +2(+3) Att, 1d4+2 dmg

FEATS
Improved Initiative
Dodge

SKILLS – Number of ranks in parenthesis.

Balance +4(1); Bluff +4(4); Climb +4(2); Diplomacy +1(1); Disable Device +6(4); Escape Artist +4(1); Gather Information +1(1); Hide +7(4); Intimidate +2(2); Jump +4(2); Listen +4(4); Move Silently +7(4); Open Lock +4(1); Pick Pocket +6(3), Read Lips +3(1), Search +4(2); Spot +3(3); and Tumble +7(4)

EQUIPMENT

Leather Armor, Rapier, Light Crossbow, Dagger x 2, Backpack w/ Quiver, Belt pouch x 3, 50’ String (holds 50 lbs.), 50’ Silk Rope w/ Grappling Hook, Caltrops (2 uses), Sunrod x 2, Tindertwig x 2, Pitons x 5, Small hammer, Thieves’ Tools, Manacles, 5 small stones, Steel mirror, Acid (flask), Signal Whistle, Oil (1 pint flask) x 2, and Flint & steel

TREASURE

40 gold pieces
8 silver pieces
5 copper pieces
Golden hoop earring (2gp)

BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION

Born the second son of a humble farmer, Arim has never been able to stay out of trouble. A year before the adventure began his brother was hanged for thievery, a fate that Arim himself only narrowly avoided. He has friends among the local riff-raff and his natural talent for thievery has earned the nickname “Shade”.

Of late, Arim has grown tired of a farmer’s life and plans to strike out on his own. With the meager amount of coin he has managed to save, he plans to slip away on his latest trip to Jalston and start a new life of adventure.

Arim has long black hair and the beginnings of a goat-tee. His eyes are emerald green and provoke a startling contrast with his otherwise dark complexion. He wears a golden hoop earring that his mother gave him. Favoring dark colors, he wears a dark red cloak over black leather armor. He has a tattoo of a cobra on the inside of his right forearm. He is usually pretty quiet, but has a good sense of humor that often borders on the dark and morbid.

 

[Mark]

I assume Arim doesn't have any equipment right now and will be buying it today. He is at the smithy's to buy his rapier and dagger as well as other metal equipment listed on my character sheet.

I working under the premise that he's been casually buying his equipment over the last year with the loot stolen by his brother and slipped clandestinely to him. It covers how you came by such funds and allows for you (and this goes for everyone) to be fully equipped (as generated) at the beginning of our game. Nice and neat, babies!

(I copied this portion of your OOC over to this thread only because I didn't want you to have and wait for my next game post for the answer)

VERY nice introduction, Mark.
(Can non-participants comment in this thread?)

Thanks, Reap! ...and please do post here as much as you like to comment on the game. I only request that, indeed, non-player posts are not posted in the game thread and that you don't kibitz with the players regarding the choices they must make in the game or strategies they bring to bear.

It really captures the essence of life in your town with the amazing amount of details.

Thanks, again! I like my games... I don't know... kinda dirty, or sumpin'...

Are all of the posts going to have that amount of reading to keep up with?

Perhaps yes, maybe no. It depends largely on what's happening in the game at any given time, what information I need to impart to the players (per the needs of the game and per their questions and actions) and how strapped for time I might be on any given day. We'll be playing it by ear but there is a point where too much information can blur the focus of a game and make it hard to find the forest for the trees. *shrug*

edit: I almost forgot!
Erim's dad's situation makes my heart break! LOL
That's one darn depressing reality, man.

*sniffle* Tis true, tis sad. Very sad, indeed. {sarcasm} I almost want to rewrite it and add a fairy God-Mother! {/end sarcasm}

What's Erim's family going to do once the ungrateful kid takes off with the little bits of money his dad could give him?
How will they survive next year?
His dad doesn't even know if he's ever going to see his son again, other than from the gallow's if he holds to form.

These questions and more may (or may not) be answered in future installments of...

Darkness and Light

 

[Jack Haggerty]

Hey guys... I noticed that we've all taken to using telltale colors to indicate the speak of various characters. It's something I wholeheartedly endorse in a PBP.

Anyway, if you don't want to use the standard colors from the pulldown menu, go here for a list of 140 colors by name.

Jack, for example, is using . Simply type in the name or the number code of the color behind the "=" in the vBcode.

But please, please, please, make certain you pick a color that is readable on the dark backgrounds.

Oh... and Mark, what is the name of our home town?

 

[Mark]

Your are in Jalston, in Jals County, in the Kingdom of Toeffrus...