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Well, when I consider Elric's point, maybe it makes sense. I don't usually look at the stats listed, just the special abilties. Still ECL 14 seems a little high.
However, I think I have found what I am looking for: a Cansin, the anarchic plane-touched. +2 Int, +2 Cha and they're outsiders with only +1 ECL. Sound okay to the DM?
And what are you looking for as far as posting goes? I can guarantee once/day, and probably twice/day. And if things are really moving along I can go as high as 4 with luck. Just depends on what goes on after work.
As far as role-playing qualifications... I only have room for one more game, so I'm sorty of choosy. I am running a Call of Cthulhu game and a Star Wars game, as well as playing in a Star Wars Game and a Wheel of Time game. I don't want more than 5 games, hence this is it.
What's the ECL on a were-tiger, out of curiosity?
And a dedication to role-playing should be inherent in my selection of Virtuoso as a prestige class, since it will require the Cosmopolitan feat twice to qualify as a wizard

. So my character will be from Waterdeep.