[StormFront] PbP Character Thread

[Bulsarra]

Players in my StormFront Play by Post Campaign upload your characters here. Since none of us are 3e experts expect to make changes to your characters as they come under review. We're all learning here.

Aside from changes you might make for technical rules reasons, I may be tossing in some variants as well. In other words, just because you post doesn't mean it's set in stone. Ask questions, listen to advice and help each other out.

I'll repeat this often but you can also follow the link below. I'll post various things about our campaign there. Mostly maps and other images too difficult to upload here or on the main campaign thread. There's nothing but a placeholder there now but content will appear as we go along.

http://www.luisalejandro.net/stormfront

Talk to you soon.

 

[Idsquare]

Xyffor At Your Service

May the moons shine favorably upon you, fellow adventurers. I, Xyffor, Paladin and grandson of the Knight Exemplar, Dalthaf the Magnificent, stand ready to accompany you on any worthy and noble quest. Attached are my credentials.

 

[Mirth]

Kajhin [v.1.8b6]
Monk 1 / Psychic Warrior 1 (XP 1000)
Male Human
Size: M
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Height/Weight: 6 ft. 4 in./233 lbs.
Abilities: STR 14, DEX 16, CON 12, INT 12, WIS 14, CHA 10
HP: 17
AC: 19 (Dex +3, Inertial Armor +4, Monk Wis +2)
Init: 3 (Dex +3)
Speed: 30
Saves: Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus: +0
Unarmed Attack Bonus: +0
Melee Attack Bonus: +2 (Str +2)
Ranged Attack Bonus: +3 (Dex +3)
Weapons:
---Butterfly Sword 1D6+2 [OA]
---Longbow 1D8
---Three-Section Staff 1D8+2 [OA]
Special Attacks: Unarmed 1D6+2
Special Qualities: WIS mod to AC, Evasion
Feats:
---Ambidexterity
---Improved Grapple [OA]
---Improved Unarmed Strike
---Inertial Armor [PsiHB]
---Two-Weapon Fighting
Skills:
---Autohypnosis +5 (Wis +2, Rank +3) [PsiHB]
---Balance +8 (Dex +3, Rank +3, Synergy +2)
---Climb +6 (Str +2, Rank +4)
---Jump +9 (Str +2, Rank +5, Synergy +2)
---Listen +5 (Wis +2, Rank +3)
---Move Silently +5 (Dex +3, Rank +2)
---Stabilize Self +4 (Con +1, Rank +3) [PsiHB]
---Tumble +10 (Dex +3, Rank +5, Synergy +2)
Psionic Defense Modes
---Empty Mind
---Thought Shield
Psionic Power Points: 2
0-Level (Talents):
---Catfall (Dex)
---Talons (Str)

Equipment, Description and Background to follow shortly.

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Kajhin [v1.0]
Monk 1 / Psychic Warrior 1 (XP 1000)
Male Human
Size: M
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Height/Weight: 6 ft. 4 in./233 lbs.
Abilities: STR 17, DEX 17, CON 15, INT 13, WIS 15, CHA 10
HP: 17
AC: 19 (Dex +3, Inertial Armor +4, Monk Wis +2)
Init: 3 (Dex +3)
Speed: 30
Saves: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +4
Base Attack Bonus: +0
Unarmed Attack Bonus: +0
Melee Attack Bonus: +3 (Str +3)
Ranged Attack Bonus: +3 (Dex +3)
Weapons:
---Butterfly Sword 1D6+3 [OA]
---Longbow 1D8
---Three-Section Staff 1D8+3 [OA]
Special Attacks: Unarmed 1D6+3
Special Qualities: WIS mod to AC, Evasion
Feats:
---Ambidexterity
---Improved Grapple [OA]
---Improved Unarmed Strike
---Inertial Armor [PsiHB]
---Two-Weapon Fighting
Skills:
---Autohypnosis +5 (Wis +2, Rank +3) [PsiHB]
---Balance +8 (Dex +3, Rank +3, Synergy +2)
---Climb +7 (Str +3, Rank +4)
---Jump +10 (Str +3, Rank +5, Synergy +2)
---Listen +5 (Wis +2, Rank +3)
---Move Silently +5 (Dex +3, Rank +2)
---Stabilize Self +5 (Con +2, Rank +3) [PsiHB]
---Tumble +10 (Dex +3, Rank +5, Synergy +2)
Psionic Defense Modes
---Empty Mind
---Thought Shield
Psionic Power Points: 2
0-Level (Talents):
---Talons (Str)
---Catfall (Dex)

BTW Doug, could you pretty please post that Paladin of yours in the thread cuz I'm on a Mac and I hate that rtf crap (pardon my french)

Thanks in advance,

Jay

 

[Idsquare]

Only Because You Asked So Sweetly

Xyffor
Paladin 1
Male Human
Alignment: Lawful Good
Height/Weight: 6 ft. 1 in/185 lbs
Abilities: STR 21, DEX 12, CON 13, INT 10, WIS 16, CHA 16
HP 13
AC 11 (Dex +1)
Init: 1 (Dex +1)
Speed 30
Saves: Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +6
Base Attack Bonus +1
Melee Attack Bonus +6 (Str +5)
Ranged Attack Bonus +2 (Str +1)
Feats:
*Power Attack
*Toughness
Special Abilities:
*Associates
*Code of Conduct
*Extra Turning
*Martial weapon proficiency: all
*Simple weapon proficiency
*Shield proficiency
*Heavy armor proficiency
*Medium armor proficiency
*Light armor proficiency
*Divine Health
*Lay on hands
*Divine Grace
*Detect Evil
Skills:
*Balance +1 (Dex +1)
*Bluff +3 (Cha +3)
*Climb +5 (Str +5)
*Concentration +2 (Con +1, Rank +1)
*Craft (Weaponsmithing) Rank +2
*Diplomacy +3 (Cha +3)
*Disguise +3 (Cha +3)
*Escape Artist +1 (Dex +1)
*Gather Information +3 (Cha +3)
*Heal +6 (Wis +3, Rank +3)
*Hide +1 (Dex +1)
*Intimidate +3 (Cha +3)
*Jump +5 (Str +5)
*Knowledge (religion) +1 (Rank +1)
*Listen +3 (Wis +3)
*Move Silently +1 (Dex +1)
*Perform +3 (Cha +3)
*Profession (armorsmith) +4 (Wis +3, Rank +1)
*Profession (weaponsmith +4 (Wis +3, Rank +1)
*Ride +1 (Dex +1)
*Sense Motive +3.5 (Wis +3, Rank +0.5)
*Spot +3 (Wis +3)
*Swim +5 (Str +5)
*Use Rope +1 (Dex +1)
*Wilderness Lore + 3 (Wis +3)
Money = 90 GP

Have not purchased armor, weapons, etc. Could use some guidance on this as I've never done this before. Not quite sure where to spend my coins. Any advice/suggestions would be welcome.

 

[dougbass68]

Hey guys, here's my character

NAME: Ranstaar

CLASS: Ranger
LEVEL: 1st
RACE: Human
GENDER: Male
ALIGNMENT: Lawful Good
AGE: 20
HEIGHT: 5' 10"
WEIGHT: 174 lbs
HP: 11

STR: 13
DEX: 10
CON: 12
INT: 13
WIS: 16
CHA: 9

Still working on the rest - I am very new to this. I might need help.

 

[Mirth]

So, all Human party so far. Can anyone say torches?

Doug1, thanks for posting your char . BTW, you can cut down on your skills list by only posting the ones that you have actually taken ranks in.

I'll post some more hints tomorrow... too tired now.

Jay

 

[rangerjohn]

Uh, dumb question. How does a first level human have a 21 str?

 

[Idsquare]

I'm like Doug B. -- I don't really have a clue what I'm doing and don't know why my stats are what they are. I just went into the Character Generator program, rolled the dice and printed out the Character Sheet. I don't know why or how I got 21 on STR. I don't know how I got the skills or feats I've got. And I don't know what half of the stats mean. I'm learning as I go. Chris has told me he will probably change my STR stat, which is fine with me. I'm guessing this will all start to make some sense after we begin play and I understand the implications of each stat/skill/feat/etc. The only thing I've done consciously (aside from rolling the dice) was to select certain skills and my 2 feats. I could use some guidance/suggestions about several things. I think the most immediate concern I have is re: equipment/weapons/armor/etc. If anyone thinks I need to change skills or adjust ranks, let me know. Not having ever played D&D, I'm not sure where all of this is going. And the Player's Handbook isn't very clear to a newbie like me. Jump right in there, guys, and give me some suggestions. I welcome them.

 

[Mirth]

DougP, I sent you a message over Yahoo messenger to add you to my friends list. If you want we can chat it through. I'm not on YM all the time though, so we'll just have to play email tag until we get it right. Don't worry about your stats and other stuff right now. That's what Chris & I are for, to help you all through. You could take a look at pp. 43-44 of the PHB (Player's Handbook). That gives a sample Human Paladin starting package with armor, weapons, skills, feats, gear & gold. I'm not saying that you should make Xyffor exactly like that, but it could help you by example.

DougB, maybe you should look at the first sample Alternative Ranger starting package on p. 46 of the PHB (it references the Elven Ranger immediately above it, too).

Feel free to post any questions you have here or email me or chat. I'll try to respond as quickly as possible.

Jay

 

[Idsquare]

Jay, do you think I should change my skills and feats? Except for Heal, the skills and feats I selected are ALL different from the "Starting Package" on p. 43. My thinking was that I could make money with Weaponsmithing and Armorsmithing. Obviously, I put considerable skill points in Heal and chose Concentration with the thought that I may need to heal myself/someone in battle and do not want my spell to "fizzle." Knowledge (religion) seemed like something a Pally would need, but I don't know why yet -- it just "seemed" right. However, I struggled with that one because it is an INT skill and my INT is low, so I wasn't sure whether I should have chosen that one. Sense Motive was another one of those "it just sounded good" kind of choices. I'm imagining that the game will proceed something like the DM telling us we have come across some NPC and we need to know whether the NPC means us harm/good/wealth/etc. Hence, I figured someone needed to know their motive. Again, I don't know where to start, so I'm "imagining" how the game will proceed without any basis of fact. As for feats, the PHB suggested Weapon focus (longsword) and Improved initiative. I selected Power Attack and Toughness for no other reason than I figured I will be a main combatant and need offensive skills. I am going to purchase the recommended armor, weapons and gear. But do you think I should change or adjust my skills/feats? I've been working on my story line, but it's becoming obvious to me that my player stats need more work. Be patient with me. Just remember, my INT is low, but my WIS is high. Lol. I'll get it eventually.