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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fenris" data-source="post: 3468788" data-attributes="member: 2820">[sblock=Rystil]Ok, I wanted to see my stats before I proposed this, but I think he'll work. I am looking at something along the lines ofStr 18Dex 13Con 16Int 13Wis 11Cha 12A very Porthosian character. And That is what I think I am going to go for. A huge man, who uses legendary strength, has a lust for life and can weild a blade well. So how do I build a Rowaini Porthos?Looking over the swashbuckler (and I agree Porthos was mostly a swashbuckler), I can definitely make that work, but it would be underused as he is more about strength and con than Dex and Int. I think this makes him fun to play. Porthos was always described as an excellent swordsman, but used brute strength to overcome his oppenents rather than finesse. But without seeing the Knight or the Blademaster, it's hard to make the call. The Swashbuckler would give him a few skill points for social skills if he was say a minor noble. But, you know in your mind what Knights and Blademasters can do. Would this concept work better with one of those classes (or even a combination? Swashbuckler/Knight could be fun)? I think this is how I want to run the character. But I have a character build first and no class  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" />  Suggestions? Tentative CharacterTristan d'ToussaintMale RowainiSwashbuckler 2/ Knight 1Str 20 +5 Dex 13 +1       Con 15 +2Int 14 +2Wis 11 +0Cha 16 +3BAB +3Int +1AC 15 (Base 10 + 4 Armor +1 Dex)HP 10+1d10+1d12+6 = 33<a href="http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1010028" target="_blank">Tristan's HP (1d10+1d12+10+6=31)</a> Fort +7Ref +4Will +2La force des saints - Rowani Dueling Sabre +9 1d8+6 18-20/x2Comp Longbow +5 1d8+4 20/x3Skills 32+8+4Appraise +8 (6+2 Int)Diplomacy +13 (6 + 3 Cha +2 Syn SM +2 Syn KN)Handle Animal +8 (5 + 3 Cha)Intimidate +7 (4 + 3 Cha)Jump +7 (2+ 5 Str)Kn: Nobility & Royalty +7 (5+ 2 Int)Perform +5 (2 +3 Cha)Ride +9 (6 + 1 Dex + 2 Syn HA)Sense Motive +6 (6 + 0 Wis)Swim +7 (2+5 Str)Feats Proficient with all martial weapons, all armour, and shields, including tower shieldsWeapon Familiarity Rowaini WeaponsCombat ExpertiseImp TripImp Unarmed CombatMounted CombatSpecial Abilities:Canny ParryEvasionKnight's Honor: 1st Virtue:Courage--Knight Champion Hero's ChallengeEquipmentLegendary Item: "La force des saints" Rowani Dueling Sabre +1, provides +2 to prevent disarmMW Comp Longbow (Str +4) 800 gp20 arrows 1 gpMW Quicksteel Chainshirt 1,250 gp3 Noble's outfits 225 gpAssorted jewelry to coordiate with Noble outfits 100gpSilver Holy Symbol (Patron Saint of Health and Heartiness) 25 gpSignet Ring with Toussaint Crest  5gpSapphire pendant 250 gp with Toussaint Crest etched into the faceLight warhorse "Puissant" 150 gpMilitary saddle 20 gp174 gp  Appearance:Tristan d'Toussaint is a huge man. Standing nearly seven feet tall and weighting nearly as much as two men, Tristan is a mountain of muscle. The d'Troussaints have always been known for their strength though, often staging competions of strength at their chateau. Tristan has long black hair with green eyes. As large as Tristan is, there is almost no fat on the man, his huge chest and arms ripple with muscle. This huge frame is fueled by enormous amounts of food and wine, the more the better. Tristan loves life, wine, women and song. He nearly always has a smile, even during combat. He fights with his strength, over-powering his oppenents. He has a strong sense of honor and fair play though and will not take advantage of an opponent unfairly.Background:The d'Toussaint family has lived in the small and fertile valley of Colonne du Ciel for generations. There they own a large swath of land, rich with vineyards and golden wheat. They are a noble family, well respected in Rowaini society, producing strong fighting sons, and the occasional exceptionally beautiful daughter, often sought by more powerful families. In fact the strength of the d'Toussaint's is well known throughout the valley. d'Toussaint sons have been marching to war and returning with the spoils as long as any can remember. With bountiful fields and children, the d'Toussaint family is truely blessed.It was in this verdant land that Tristan was born. The fertile valley, always good the the d'Toussaints was doubly good to Tristan, giving him strength unheard of in the valley, rivaling that of his great-grandfather Henri d'Toussaint. It was Chevalier Henri d'Toussaint's valor and loyalty in the great war that gained him the title of Baron d'Colonne du Ciel and expanded the family lands in the valley. The d'Toussaints remember well that royal boon and have always been staunch supporters of the Throne. Tristan had all he could want, the finest horses, the finest tutors, both scholarly and martial. Yet d'Toussaint blood runs hot and the men do not find the bucolic life comfortable until later in life. So Tristan set out for the capital to serve in the royal musketeers. Tristan had always been taught to respect and protect the King and the Crown, for from that office eminated the power of the family and indeed Rowain itself. So while many men would have been reluctant to leave such a peaceful paradise as Colonne du Ciel, Tristan left for the excitement as well as a sense of duty.The Royal Knights were a possibility for Tristan. But he wanted to be in a more cosmopolitan settinf for a while, and so chose to join the musketeers. Duty to the throne does not prohibit enjoying life after all and a man is not always assigned to chores. Tristan does still plan to join the knights at some point. The blood of Henri runs strongly in Tristan and the call of battle beats strongly in his heart. The Royal Knights are his next step, but for know he serves his King as his musketeer.Tristan is well accustomed to living a life of luxury. He loves fine wine and food. He is very giving and treats his friends often when they go out. Tristan loves combat, it seems what the d'Toussaints were bred for, the drafthorses of the Rowaini nobility. In duels Tristan will often seek to use his strength to trip his opponents, putting them on the ground and demanding their surrender. Tristan also becasue quite well known back home for brawling, and his punches were rightly feared. Tristan's larves size and strength often lead others to think he is slow and stupid. Tristan allows other to think this as he can put it to his advantage at times, few who know him would consider him stupid however.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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