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<blockquote data-quote="Libertad" data-source="post: 9217820" data-attributes="member: 6750502"><p style="text-align: center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/RrCXsqW.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.deviantart.com/elorviel/art/Portrait-of-a-Rich-Man-287542744" target="_blank">Portrait of a Rich Man by Eloviel on Deviantart</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Rich Playboy</strong></p><p><strong>Archetype</strong> 4th Level Smart Hero; <strong>Class</strong> Billionaire</p><p><strong>Origin</strong> Human</p><p><strong>Background</strong> Wealthy Family (+1 Intelligence); <strong>Profession</strong> Independent (+1 Intelligence, +1 Charisma)</p><p><strong>Wealth Level</strong> 6</p><p><strong>Speed</strong> 30 Feet</p><p></p><p><strong>Hit Points</strong> 18 (4d6); <strong>Defense</strong> 13 (10 + Intelligence modifier); <strong>Genius</strong> 4 (Plan DC is 13); <strong>Influence Dice</strong> 2 (d6)</p><p></p><p>Strength 8 (-1) Dexterity 14 (+2) Constitution 10 (+0) Intelligence 16 (+3) Wisdom 10 (+0) Charisma 16 (+3)</p><p><strong>Saving Throws</strong> Charisma +5, Intelligence +5</p><p><strong>Skills</strong> Deception +5, Insight +2, Intimidation +5, Perception +2, Performance +5, Persuasion +7 (expertise), Streetwise +2, Vehicles +4</p><p><strong>Languages</strong> English, French</p><p><strong>Equipment Proficiencies</strong> Basic</p><p><strong>Passive Perception</strong> 12</p><p><strong>Proficiency Bonus</strong> +2</p><p><strong>Special Feature Trust Fund:</strong> +1 Wealth</p><p><strong>Special Feature Pulling Strings:</strong> Advantage on Charisma checks to receive special privileges such as a meeting with a public official or tickets to an exclusive show.</p><p></p><p><strong>Talents</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Employees:</em> Have dozens of employees who can do a variety of mundane tasks that won’t put them in harm’s way.</p><p></p><p><em>Filthy Rich:</em> Wealth Level increases to 6, can purchase restricted equipment.</p><p></p><p><em>Mental Refresh:</em> regain 1 Genius Point when you finish a short rest. Can only be done once until the next long rest.</p><p></p><p><strong>Plans</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Check Your Account:</em> Target one person you are aware of that can see and understand you. If they fail a Wisdom save (disadvantage if Wealth is 2 or lower, advantage if 4 or higher), are non-hostile, and are CR 1 or lower, they will do what you want for the next hour if it won’t put them in direct harm. If they’re hostile they will attempt to surrender, flee, or otherwise leave combat. If their CR is higher than 1, they are Distracted until the end of your next turn.</p><p></p><p><em>Hostile Takeover:</em> You purchase a single apartment, office space, or building with a Price of 4 or lower. You are the landlord and have permission to enter any areas that are not top secret. Can instead become majority shareholder of a publicly traded company, provided its current owners each have a Wealth of 4 or lower.</p><p></p><p><em>I Hired Help:</em> Create a contact with level 4 in one category, or level 3 in two categories (new rule in Universal Soldier/the Vault). They are immediately available and ready to aid you.</p><p></p><p><em>My Satellite Is In Position:</em> As an action, gain real-time footage of an aerial 1-mile radius area anywhere on the planet for the next 10 minutes. Can clearly see any object as small as an ant, can read text on a phone screen that is held with its screen tilted upward, and gain advantage on ability checks and saving throws for chases based on navigation, avoiding surprises, and keeping track of targets provided you aren’t indoors or under cover of heavy foliage.</p><p></p><p><em>The Right Tool:</em> Have two tools at hand that can be any piece of equipment that you can carry and afford. Weapons are fully loaded</p><p></p><p><strong>Feats</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Charming Hero Training (2nd level, Major):</em> Gain Deception and Performance as bonus skills. Gain expertise in Persuasion. When you make a Charisma check, after rolling but before determining the result, you can roll an influence die and add it to your result.</p><p></p><p><em>Global Contacts (4th level, Minor):</em> Can call upon a local friend for various favors, gain advantage on Wisdom (Streetwise) checks when getting tips from friends, can borrow up to 3 items with a Price Level of 3 or less for a month from your friend.</p><p></p><p><em>Whale (4th level, Minor):</em> +6 bonus on Charisma (Intimidation) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks made with customer service workers, bankers, sales professionals, business owners, casino personnel, and politicians. Advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made when bribing someone who has a lower Wealth Level than yours. Free meals and lodging at casino hotels and restaurants.</p><p></p><p><strong>Equipment:</strong> Tasteful clothing (armored, Bulk 1, grants 1 AV), dress shoes, designer 3-piece suit, platinum engraved debit card, a monogrammed scarf, smartphone, bag stuff (Bulk 1), pocket stuff, expensive watch, luxury car containing car stuff, hunting rifle with Laser sight (Bulk 2), Rolling Suitcase (Bulk +5)</p><p></p><p><strong>Attacks</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Hunting Rifle +4:</em> 1d10+2 ballistic; Range 750/2,200; 6 Rounds; Reload Bonus; PV 4; Properties Loud, Slow-Firing, Two-Handed, Laser Sight (as gear); Bulk 2</p><p></p><p><em>Unarmed Strike +4:</em> 1d4+2 bludgeoning; PV 1; Properties Finesse, Light, Special; Bulk -</p><p></p><p><strong>Level Up Choices</strong></p><p></p><p>6th: Plans: Bonuses for Everyone; Feats: Networker Training (Major, Tricks: Rumor Mill, You’d Better Not)</p><p>8th: Plans: Dirty Little Secrets; Feats: Advanced Networker Training (Major, Social Sciences proficiency; Tricks: Chop Chop)</p><p>10th: Plans: Called Shot, Know the Layout (Feat); Feats: Ability Score Training x2 (Intelligence, Minor)</p><p></p><p><strong>Details:</strong> When I say that the Vault (and Universal Soldier) had a class that’s all about being rich and throwing your money around, I knew I had to create a “rich playboy” concept. I went with 4th level on being not too high but also high enough to show off some neat features and abilities I wouldn’t get at lower levels.</p><p></p><p>Much like the core rules’ Mastermind, the Billionaire class is also quite good at social skills, but like most other Smart classes isn’t so great in direct offense. For feat choices I leaned on Charming Hero Training and Whale, and combined with the Independent profession it’s quite easy for them to ace a lot of social challenges. While there may be some overlap, I also chose Global Contacts as a feat and I Hired Help as a Plan in case the player wants to use their mechanics to get aid from several allies rather than just one, which fits well with the concept. My Satellite Is In Position sticks out as being more useful for searching and navigation, but it gets points for Rule of Cool so I had to pick it. Check Your Account is pretty open-ended but is best used against faceless minion types, while Hostile Takeover can help get the party into places otherwise restricted to them.</p><p></p><p>But perhaps the most useful ability for the Rich Playboy is being able to outfit the party with just about anything with a Price Level. And the Right Tool can give the party some very nifty toys at a moment’s notice.</p><p></p><p>In case the +1 Wealth Special Feature seems redundant, the Billionaire has some prerequisites other classes do not have: you need to begin play with a Wealth Level of 5, which narrows things down to a small number of Professions. Only Finance has a 5 to begin with, meaning those who want Professions with Wealth Level 4 need the Trust Fund special feature from Wealthy Family in order to qualify. As Independent felt most in line with the "playboy" nature, I picked that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Libertad, post: 9217820, member: 6750502"] [CENTER][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/RrCXsqW.jpg[/IMG] [URL='https://www.deviantart.com/elorviel/art/Portrait-of-a-Rich-Man-287542744']Portrait of a Rich Man by Eloviel on Deviantart[/URL][/CENTER] [B]Rich Playboy Archetype[/B] 4th Level Smart Hero; [B]Class[/B] Billionaire [B]Origin[/B] Human [B]Background[/B] Wealthy Family (+1 Intelligence); [B]Profession[/B] Independent (+1 Intelligence, +1 Charisma) [B]Wealth Level[/B] 6 [B]Speed[/B] 30 Feet [B]Hit Points[/B] 18 (4d6); [B]Defense[/B] 13 (10 + Intelligence modifier); [B]Genius[/B] 4 (Plan DC is 13); [B]Influence Dice[/B] 2 (d6) Strength 8 (-1) Dexterity 14 (+2) Constitution 10 (+0) Intelligence 16 (+3) Wisdom 10 (+0) Charisma 16 (+3) [B]Saving Throws[/B] Charisma +5, Intelligence +5 [B]Skills[/B] Deception +5, Insight +2, Intimidation +5, Perception +2, Performance +5, Persuasion +7 (expertise), Streetwise +2, Vehicles +4 [B]Languages[/B] English, French [B]Equipment Proficiencies[/B] Basic [B]Passive Perception[/B] 12 [B]Proficiency Bonus[/B] +2 [B]Special Feature Trust Fund:[/B] +1 Wealth [B]Special Feature Pulling Strings:[/B] Advantage on Charisma checks to receive special privileges such as a meeting with a public official or tickets to an exclusive show. [B]Talents[/B] [I]Employees:[/I] Have dozens of employees who can do a variety of mundane tasks that won’t put them in harm’s way. [I]Filthy Rich:[/I] Wealth Level increases to 6, can purchase restricted equipment. [I]Mental Refresh:[/I] regain 1 Genius Point when you finish a short rest. Can only be done once until the next long rest. [B]Plans[/B] [I]Check Your Account:[/I] Target one person you are aware of that can see and understand you. If they fail a Wisdom save (disadvantage if Wealth is 2 or lower, advantage if 4 or higher), are non-hostile, and are CR 1 or lower, they will do what you want for the next hour if it won’t put them in direct harm. If they’re hostile they will attempt to surrender, flee, or otherwise leave combat. If their CR is higher than 1, they are Distracted until the end of your next turn. [I]Hostile Takeover:[/I] You purchase a single apartment, office space, or building with a Price of 4 or lower. You are the landlord and have permission to enter any areas that are not top secret. Can instead become majority shareholder of a publicly traded company, provided its current owners each have a Wealth of 4 or lower. [I]I Hired Help:[/I] Create a contact with level 4 in one category, or level 3 in two categories (new rule in Universal Soldier/the Vault). They are immediately available and ready to aid you. [I]My Satellite Is In Position:[/I] As an action, gain real-time footage of an aerial 1-mile radius area anywhere on the planet for the next 10 minutes. Can clearly see any object as small as an ant, can read text on a phone screen that is held with its screen tilted upward, and gain advantage on ability checks and saving throws for chases based on navigation, avoiding surprises, and keeping track of targets provided you aren’t indoors or under cover of heavy foliage. [I]The Right Tool:[/I] Have two tools at hand that can be any piece of equipment that you can carry and afford. Weapons are fully loaded [B]Feats[/B] [I]Charming Hero Training (2nd level, Major):[/I] Gain Deception and Performance as bonus skills. Gain expertise in Persuasion. When you make a Charisma check, after rolling but before determining the result, you can roll an influence die and add it to your result. [I]Global Contacts (4th level, Minor):[/I] Can call upon a local friend for various favors, gain advantage on Wisdom (Streetwise) checks when getting tips from friends, can borrow up to 3 items with a Price Level of 3 or less for a month from your friend. [I]Whale (4th level, Minor):[/I] +6 bonus on Charisma (Intimidation) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks made with customer service workers, bankers, sales professionals, business owners, casino personnel, and politicians. Advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made when bribing someone who has a lower Wealth Level than yours. Free meals and lodging at casino hotels and restaurants. [B]Equipment:[/B] Tasteful clothing (armored, Bulk 1, grants 1 AV), dress shoes, designer 3-piece suit, platinum engraved debit card, a monogrammed scarf, smartphone, bag stuff (Bulk 1), pocket stuff, expensive watch, luxury car containing car stuff, hunting rifle with Laser sight (Bulk 2), Rolling Suitcase (Bulk +5) [B]Attacks[/B] [I]Hunting Rifle +4:[/I] 1d10+2 ballistic; Range 750/2,200; 6 Rounds; Reload Bonus; PV 4; Properties Loud, Slow-Firing, Two-Handed, Laser Sight (as gear); Bulk 2 [I]Unarmed Strike +4:[/I] 1d4+2 bludgeoning; PV 1; Properties Finesse, Light, Special; Bulk - [B]Level Up Choices[/B] 6th: Plans: Bonuses for Everyone; Feats: Networker Training (Major, Tricks: Rumor Mill, You’d Better Not) 8th: Plans: Dirty Little Secrets; Feats: Advanced Networker Training (Major, Social Sciences proficiency; Tricks: Chop Chop) 10th: Plans: Called Shot, Know the Layout (Feat); Feats: Ability Score Training x2 (Intelligence, Minor) [B]Details:[/B] When I say that the Vault (and Universal Soldier) had a class that’s all about being rich and throwing your money around, I knew I had to create a “rich playboy” concept. I went with 4th level on being not too high but also high enough to show off some neat features and abilities I wouldn’t get at lower levels. Much like the core rules’ Mastermind, the Billionaire class is also quite good at social skills, but like most other Smart classes isn’t so great in direct offense. For feat choices I leaned on Charming Hero Training and Whale, and combined with the Independent profession it’s quite easy for them to ace a lot of social challenges. While there may be some overlap, I also chose Global Contacts as a feat and I Hired Help as a Plan in case the player wants to use their mechanics to get aid from several allies rather than just one, which fits well with the concept. My Satellite Is In Position sticks out as being more useful for searching and navigation, but it gets points for Rule of Cool so I had to pick it. Check Your Account is pretty open-ended but is best used against faceless minion types, while Hostile Takeover can help get the party into places otherwise restricted to them. But perhaps the most useful ability for the Rich Playboy is being able to outfit the party with just about anything with a Price Level. And the Right Tool can give the party some very nifty toys at a moment’s notice. In case the +1 Wealth Special Feature seems redundant, the Billionaire has some prerequisites other classes do not have: you need to begin play with a Wealth Level of 5, which narrows things down to a small number of Professions. Only Finance has a 5 to begin with, meaning those who want Professions with Wealth Level 4 need the Trust Fund special feature from Wealthy Family in order to qualify. As Independent felt most in line with the "playboy" nature, I picked that. [/QUOTE]
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