Trombone-toting bards?

[Driddle]

I'm looking for some feedback on bard characters who have focused their musical skills through trombones (or sackbut-like sliding horns). Any difficulty portraying bardic abilities or keeping other players/characters from giggling too much? And what personality types, music styles or other character design elements have proven most appropriate for the musician?

 

[blargney the second]

Take Improved Unarmed Strike so you can kick ass and toot your own horn at the same time!

 

[KenSeg]

I had a bard once that played steel drums similar to those from Jamacia. Lets hear it for odd-ball bards!

-KenSeg
gaming since 1978

 

[Crothian]

Trombones while cool are not that durable. One hit could easily dent and ruin one.

 

[blargney the second]

That's what combat trombones are for! Slap a bayonet on the slide for good measure.

 

[rgard]

Take Improved Unarmed Strike so you can kick ass and toot your own horn at the same time!

Improved Trip isn't a stretch for this! I actually did it in the 8th grade.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Damn, yet another Perform category for my gnome to work on. He yodels now and accordions are next.

 

[rgard]

Damn, yet another Perform category for my gnome to work on. He yodels now and accordions are next.

Yes, good call. I think you could easily lump most brass instruments in one perform category. Most folks who go to school for this learn most of the instruments.

 

[rgard]

Damn, yet another Perform category for my gnome to work on. He yodels now and accordions are next.

Actually, you'll need a gnome sized trombone. Your arms are way too short to reach past the bell.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

My brother used to hit me in the back when he was set up behind me (I played trumpet, he played trombone).

I wonder if the DM would allow an enchanted trombone that dripped potions from its spit valve?

Improved Trip isn't a stretch for this! I actually did it in the 8th grade.