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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KenHood" data-source="post: 4841126" data-attributes="member: 4413">[sblock=Character Rebuild]Yep. One thing you need to understand: In 4E, an ability score less than 16 is sub-optimal.With a 25 point build, you can get this general array: 16, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8.If you want an 18 in an ability, you can create a hyper-specialized ability array with 25 points: 18, 16, 10, 10, 8.A half-elf gets a +2 bonus to Constitution and Charisma. If you went with a generally strong character, I'd say apply the following attributes to Finnian...Str  12Dex  16Con 16 (14 + 2 for race)Int 10Wis 16 -- strengthens mental defenses and increases PerceptionCha 10 (8 + 2 for race)Or you could adjust it so that he's equally good at melee and ranged...Str  16Dex  16Con 12 (10 + 2 for race)Int 10Wis 14 -- strengthens mental defenses and adds damage to Two-Fanged StrikeCha 10 (8 + 2 for race)If you want a specialist character, I'd suggest this application of scores...Str 10Dex 18Con 12 (10 + 2 for race)Int 10Wis 16Cha 10 (8 + 2 for race)I would have suggested focusing on beast attacks. However, in looking over the powers, I've noted that several of the beast powers use the beast's Strength bonus for damage. Erlai only has a +1. So, with a power that is intended to represent you gaining some advantage for increasing your partner's attack, such as Predator Strike, Erlai outputs the same damage as his basic ranged attack.If Erlai's role is flanker, not attacker, then I'd suggest the archery route. You could select the following powers...Careful Strike (improves your chance of hitting by +2)Nimble StrikeTwin Fanged Strike -- total damage output is higher than a 2W attackHunt's End (3W damage) or Hunter's Bear Trap (2W damage + ongoing)For your half-elf bonus power, choose something that works off your strongest attributes. You might pick a power that lets you shift as part of your attack, so that you can avoid combat, or maybe one of the fighter powers that lets you push a target.YEP! Holeeee honkin' monkey-butts!I support the overhaul. You can do like the other fellas, and have it as a side-effect of the reality bending in Swillwort's head.The proposal thread should be in the Living 4th Edition section. [/sblock]</blockquote>

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