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Paridon Constabulary Academy recruiting class (Concept ideas)
Okay, so I've thinned the herd a bit on my crop of concepts. I have cut out a few of the ideas I was batting around, and I've narrowed the field to three possibilities. I'm posting the concepts here in capsule form- partially for any feedback folks might want to give, partially because actually seeing them up here might help my brain work things through a bit more... I'll expand on these, probably over the weekend.
1. Haergrr Ranyun: half-orc male, rogue 3/urban ranger 2; Haergrr grew up in a rough neighborhood- mixed poor races and orc-kin, mostly. Most of the people he knew growing up wound up dead or as criminals- a few of them ended up in the Enforcement arm of the constabulary. Haergrr was bit undersized by orcish standards, but he was smart and canny. He started off in the Enforcers as well- most often he was the brains of his squad, and he worked hard to advance into the Investigative branch. While he CAN fight (and has a rep as a vicious fighter), he prefers to use his brains instead. Most of the time, he capitalizes on peoples' prejudice against the orcs- he acts a bit thick and uncultured (badly tailored coat, stubble and cheap cigars and all), but is actually a skilled investigator.
Quote: "Yeah, Yeah! I get ya. We'll talk ta this guy for a while- but I get ta be the bad cop..."
2. Annabelle Lee Wentworth-Smythe: 'human' female (using the Fiendish heritage feat chain), rogue 2/sorceror 1/warlock 2 (further advancement pure warlock, possibly into Acolyte of the skin- that seems Ravenloft-ish). A fallen noblewoman, of sorts- her family has been part of the city's nobility for hundreds of years, and was renowned for producing great artists and beautiful folk of both genders (and a number of flamboyent madmen). Unknown to the world at large, the family's legacy was secured by a generations-old pact with dark powers- some of their offspring had a greater share of gifts, while others had more problems. Annabelle spent most of her youth as a flighty noble with an interest in the arcane- as she grew, she began to understand her heritage, and left her family mansion. In an effort to prove herself, she joined the constabulary, working initially in the Infiltration branch. As such, when the fire destroyed her family estate, (and the horrors hidden there were carefully suppressed from the public eye by the social pressure of other families) she was able to strike out on her own. She has only recently transferred to the Investigative branch- while she continues to struggle with her heritage, she has managed to master it so far. Generally acts empty-headed and ornamental (most folk do not believe she is actually a constable on first meeting), but is a skilled scholar (especially in arcane matters) and capable investigator. (Think Clarice Starling from Silence of the Lambs, masquerading a Paris Hilton style socialite). She is rather conflicted- part of her wants to help people and relishes the challenge of matching wits and skills with criminals, but her darker nature is not entirely under control, and she can be cruel and destructive (occasionally in a rather unpredictable fashion, but certainly when crossed); she would be CN with occasional good tendencies. Disdains physical combat and firearms, but can fight at need- with magic or a dagger (and in fact she collects blades of exotic materials).
3. Aiffe Merriweather: 'human' female (using the fey heritage feat chain), bard 4/warlock 1 (further advancement warlock, into eldritch theurge); Aiffe is the only daughter of a reclusive sorceress who arrived from parts unknown about 15 years ago- she was raised and educated as a scholar and dilettante. Developed an interest in the constabulary after a number of her friends were attacked by (something awful), and spent some time with the officers investigating the case. She spent a great deal of effort in her studies, and after her mother's disappearance she began to investigate her own heritage- over the last six months she has been working with the constabulary directly, trying to find the best use for her developing powers. A far 'nicer' person than Annabelle- she generally wants to be helpful, and her mercurial fey nature is little impediment (she would be CG in alignment terms).
Okay, so I've thinned the herd a bit on my crop of concepts. I have cut out a few of the ideas I was batting around, and I've narrowed the field to three possibilities. I'm posting the concepts here in capsule form- partially for any feedback folks might want to give, partially because actually seeing them up here might help my brain work things through a bit more... I'll expand on these, probably over the weekend.
1. Haergrr Ranyun: half-orc male, rogue 3/urban ranger 2; Haergrr grew up in a rough neighborhood- mixed poor races and orc-kin, mostly. Most of the people he knew growing up wound up dead or as criminals- a few of them ended up in the Enforcement arm of the constabulary. Haergrr was bit undersized by orcish standards, but he was smart and canny. He started off in the Enforcers as well- most often he was the brains of his squad, and he worked hard to advance into the Investigative branch. While he CAN fight (and has a rep as a vicious fighter), he prefers to use his brains instead. Most of the time, he capitalizes on peoples' prejudice against the orcs- he acts a bit thick and uncultured (badly tailored coat, stubble and cheap cigars and all), but is actually a skilled investigator.
Quote: "Yeah, Yeah! I get ya. We'll talk ta this guy for a while- but I get ta be the bad cop..."
2. Annabelle Lee Wentworth-Smythe: 'human' female (using the Fiendish heritage feat chain), rogue 2/sorceror 1/warlock 2 (further advancement pure warlock, possibly into Acolyte of the skin- that seems Ravenloft-ish). A fallen noblewoman, of sorts- her family has been part of the city's nobility for hundreds of years, and was renowned for producing great artists and beautiful folk of both genders (and a number of flamboyent madmen). Unknown to the world at large, the family's legacy was secured by a generations-old pact with dark powers- some of their offspring had a greater share of gifts, while others had more problems. Annabelle spent most of her youth as a flighty noble with an interest in the arcane- as she grew, she began to understand her heritage, and left her family mansion. In an effort to prove herself, she joined the constabulary, working initially in the Infiltration branch. As such, when the fire destroyed her family estate, (and the horrors hidden there were carefully suppressed from the public eye by the social pressure of other families) she was able to strike out on her own. She has only recently transferred to the Investigative branch- while she continues to struggle with her heritage, she has managed to master it so far. Generally acts empty-headed and ornamental (most folk do not believe she is actually a constable on first meeting), but is a skilled scholar (especially in arcane matters) and capable investigator. (Think Clarice Starling from Silence of the Lambs, masquerading a Paris Hilton style socialite). She is rather conflicted- part of her wants to help people and relishes the challenge of matching wits and skills with criminals, but her darker nature is not entirely under control, and she can be cruel and destructive (occasionally in a rather unpredictable fashion, but certainly when crossed); she would be CN with occasional good tendencies. Disdains physical combat and firearms, but can fight at need- with magic or a dagger (and in fact she collects blades of exotic materials).
3. Aiffe Merriweather: 'human' female (using the fey heritage feat chain), bard 4/warlock 1 (further advancement warlock, into eldritch theurge); Aiffe is the only daughter of a reclusive sorceress who arrived from parts unknown about 15 years ago- she was raised and educated as a scholar and dilettante. Developed an interest in the constabulary after a number of her friends were attacked by (something awful), and spent some time with the officers investigating the case. She spent a great deal of effort in her studies, and after her mother's disappearance she began to investigate her own heritage- over the last six months she has been working with the constabulary directly, trying to find the best use for her developing powers. A far 'nicer' person than Annabelle- she generally wants to be helpful, and her mercurial fey nature is little impediment (she would be CG in alignment terms).
