D&D 5E (2014) My Fighter is a B.M. And Other Chuckles

[ren1999]

[SIZE=+ 2]PathGuy's character generator is improving. But what would you do with this B.M.?

Norcoril the Half-Elf[/SIZE]Male Half-Elf Guide Fighter 13
Chaotic Neutral
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Strength	(+5)
Dexterity	(+3)
Constitution	(+5)
Intelligence	(+2)
Wisdom	(+1)
Charisma	(+1)

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Size:	Medium
Height:	---
Weight:	--- lb
Skin:
Eyes:
Hair:

[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Maximum Hit Points: 147Speed: 30 feetInspiration:

Armor Class: 20 = 10 + 8 [plate] + 2 [steel shield]

Proficiency bonus:
Initiative modifier:	= + 3 [dexterity]
Attack (handheld / thrown):	= + 5 [proficiency] + 5 [strength]
Attack (missile / finesse):	= + 5 [proficiency] + 3 [dexterity]
Strength save:	= + 5 [proficiency] + 5 [strength]
Dexterity save:	= + 3 [dexterity]
Constitution save:	= + 5 [proficiency] + 5 [constitution]
Intelligence save:	= + 2 [intelligence]
Wisdom save:	= + 1 [wisdom]
Charisma save:	= + 1 [charisma]
Insight (passive):	(16 with advantage)
Perception (passive):	(16 with advantage)

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Carry: 300 lb maximum

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  • If carrying more than 100 lb, encumbered -- -10 on speedIf carrying more than 200 lb, heavily encumbered -- -20 on speed, disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saves involving strength, constitution, and/or dexterity
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Languages:

Common Elvish (? 1 more)

Unarmed strike [+10 to hit; 1+5 bludgeoning]Short Bow [+8 to hit; 1d6+3 piercing, 2 lb, ammunition (range 80, 320), two-handed]Longsword [+10 to hit; 1d8+5 slashing, 4 lb, versatile (1d10 slashing)]You have enough silver to apply to two hand-held weapons or twenty projectiles. Make a note of which weapons are silvered.Plate mail [heavy; + 8 AC; max dex + 0; stealth disadvantage; 65 lb.]Steel Shield [+2 AC; 6 lb.]Feats:

Skill Name	Key Ability	Skill Modifier	Ability Modifier	Trained?	Misc. Modifier
Acrobatics	Dex	+3
Animal Handling	Wis	+1
Arcana	Int	+2
Athletics	Str	+5
Deception	Cha	+1
History	Int	+2
Insight	Wis	+1
Intimidation	Cha	+1
Investigation	Int	+2
Medicine	Wis	+1
Nature	Int	+2
Perception	Wis	+1
Performance	Cha	+1
Persuasion	Cha	+1
Religion	Int	+2
Sleight of Hand	Dex	+3
Stealth	Dex	+3
Survival	Wis	+1

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At fighter level 13, as a battle master, Norcoril knows 5 maneuvers.
Check his chosen maneuvers here.

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  Commander Strike
  
  
  Disarming Attack
  
  
  Distracting Strike
  
  
  Evasive Footwork
  
  
  Feinting Attack
  
  
  Goading Attack
  
  
  Lunging Attack
  
  
  Maneuvering Attack
  
  
  Menacing Attack
  
  
  Parry
  
  
  Precision Attack
  
  
  Pushing Attack
  
  
  Rally
  
  
  Riposte
  
  
  Sweeping Attack
  
  
  Trip Attack
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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[SIZE=-1]Norcoril is proficient with at least 1 artisan tool set(s). Check any artisan tools with which Norcoril is proficient:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=-1] Alchemist's supplies Boyer / fletcher tools Brewer's supplies Calligrapher's supplies Carpenter's tools Cartographer's tools Cobbler's tools Cook's utensils Glassblower's tools Goldsmith / silversmith's tools Jeweler's tools [/SIZE]

  [SIZE=-1] Leatherworker's tools Mason's tools Painter's supplies Potter's tools Smith's tools Tinker's tools Weaver's tools Woodcarver's tools [/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]Check any instruments with which Norcoril is proficient:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=-1] Bagpipes Drum Dulcimer Flute Lute Lyre [/SIZE]

  [SIZE=-1] Horn Pan flute Shawm Viol [/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]Check any games with which Norcoril is proficient:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=-1] Dragon Chess Three Dragon Ante Board Game: Card Game: [/SIZE]

  [SIZE=-1] Dice game: [/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]Check any other tools with which Norcoril is proficient:[/SIZE]

• [SIZE=-1] Climber's kit Disguise kit Drive a truck Fly a plane Forgery kit Healer's kit [/SIZE]

  [SIZE=-1] Herbalism kit Navigator tools Ride a mount Sail a ship Poisoner kit Thieves' tools [/SIZE]

Half-Elf

• All Half-Elves get +2 on charisma (already included).
  
• This Half-Elf chose +1 on strength (already included).
  
• This Half-Elf chose +1 on constitution (already included).
  
• Darkvision (see 60 feet black-and-white in pitch-dark)
  
• Advantage on saves against being charmed; immune to magical sleep.
  
• One extra language (already included).
  
• Two extra skill proficiencies (already included).

Guide

• This is a background from playtesting that I thought people might want to continue to use.
  
• Wanderer -- you can live off the land and help others to do so.
  
• Consider bringing navigator tools. You probably own your tent, backpack, bedroll and rope.
  
• You know how to use climbing gear and navigator tools.
  
• You know how to ride a horse.

Fighter

• Most fighters are proficient in riding a mount.
  
• This fighter selected the protection fighting style, which allows a fighter to impose disadvantage on an enemy attacking an ally within five feet, if you are using a shield.
  
• Second Wind: As an action, regain hit points equal to 1d10 + your fighter level. Once per period between short rests.
  
• Level 2: Action surge -- use it to take an extra action on a turn. Must take a short rest before using again.
  
• Level 5: Extra attack on any round that includes an attack.
  
• Level 9: Indomitable -- once between long rests, can reroll a failed saving throw.
  
• Level 11: Two extra attacks per round.
  
• Level 13: Indomitable -- twice between long rests, can reroll a failed saving throw.
  
• Level 17: Two action surges between rests, but not on the same turn.
  
• Level 17: Indomitable -- three times between long rests, can reroll a failed saving throw.
  
• Level 20: Three extra attacks per round.

Battle Master Fighter (martial archetype)

• Level 3: Combat superiority -- four d8 dice, three maneuvers.
  
• Level 3: Student of war -- proficiency with artisan tools of your choice.
  
• Level 7: Combat superiority -- five dice; two more maneuvers
  
• Level 7: Know your enemy -- referee will give you information about opponent abilities
  
• Level 10: Combat superiority -- dice are d10s, two more maneuvers
  
• Level 15: Combat superiority -- six dice, two more maneuvers; if have no more superiority dice, regain one when you roll initiative.
  
• Level 18: Combat superiority -- dice are d12s.
  
• Level 19: Relentless -- if you start a turn with no superiority dice, regain two at the end.

First Ability Score Improvement: +2 strength
Second Ability Score Improvement: +2 constitution
Third Ability Score Improvement: +2 dexterity

	Class	HP rolled
Level 1:	Fighter
Level 2:	Fighter
Level 3:	Fighter
Level 4:	Fighter
Level 5:	Fighter
Level 6:	Fighter
Level 7:	Fighter
Level 8:	Fighter
Level 9:	Fighter
Level 10:	Fighter
Level 11:	Fighter
Level 12:	Fighter
Level 13:	Fighter

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[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Death Saving Throws:

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Norcoril's Equipment:

• Weapons / Armor / Shield (from above) Arrows (quiver of 20) x 1

  Total

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Norcoril's Personality Traits:Norcoril's Ideal(s):Norcoril's Bond(s):Norcoril's Flaw(s):More about Norcoril:

 

[ren1999]

What skills should I choose?

 

[Tormyr]

What skills should I choose?

Whatever you want. What do you want the fighter to be able to do in and out of combat?

 

[ren1999]

Intimidation I suppose. Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, Survival?

Also looking for the best Maneuvers.

What languages would be good? Half-Elves get an extra language and the Guide background gets an extra language.

 

[Tormyr]

Intimidation I suppose. Athletics, Intimidation, Perception, Survival?

Also looking for the best Maneuvers.

What languages would be good? Half-Elves get an extra language and the Guide background gets an extra language.

Those sound like great skills. I would ask your DM what might be a good language to pick up for the campaign. Barring that, come up with a reason to know Draconic, Primordial or something interesting which might not pop up a lot but could be interesting.

As for maneuvers, at level 13 you get 7 maneuvers which is almost half the list. That being said, I would suggest choosing maneuvers on a theme rather than just "the best" maneuvers. One option would be to set up something akin to a 4e Warlord. Commander's Strike, Distracting Strike, Maneuvering Attack, Pushing Attack, Rally, and Trip Attack not only help you but also help your allies.

 

[ren1999]

Good advice. I chose most of those Maneuvers.

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