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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Meridian" data-source="post: 240221" data-attributes="member: 1603">Since some of you were interested...First, I'd like to thank everyone for their suggestions so far.  I'm planning to incorporate some of them in the next session.The character is purposefully fostering some of the stereotypes the humans in his party have regarding elves, though not to the degree where the in-party conflict prevents the party from accomplishing its goals...just enough for those observing the party (i.e., spying or scrying) to underestimate the capabilities of the character and the degree to which he can depend on his allies (and vice versa).  He plays the role of the fop rather well, having been a court physician for some time, and he assumes this demeanor around humans to keep them off-balance in their assessment of what he is likely to do in any situation. (Shades of the Scarlet Pimpernel!)I have assumed that his approach to war reflects the chaotic temperament to which elves are predisposed, i.e., guerilla warfare vs. organized deployment of generalists and specialists.  It is testament to my group's role-playing ability that this character continues to surprise them with his combat ability and spellcasting power.He heals his friends (as opposed to unilaterally healing every party member, which was a source of tension for some time before an offending character departed for greener pastures.)  He is also quick to form bonds with other divine champions (paladins, clerics of other good-aligned War gods, etc.).  He currently enjoys an uneasy relationship with the resident priest-rogue of Wee Jas in the party.He confuses his allies with the manner in which he worships Corellon Larethian.  He is quick to point out that even in His personal appearances in dreams and visions, Corellon never commands His followers and priests to a course of action, but places the choices before them (an interpretation tacitly approved by the GM)...Corellon will not punish His priest for disagreeing or disobedience, as long as such does not outright endanger or imperil an elf, and as long as the priest is willing to suffer the consequences of his choice, for which he will be held ultimately responsible.He is the type to go for the longshot, if it is for the good.  While he's not foolish, he does take calculated risks, especially in the cause of preserving the right and freedom of choice in any matter.  He believes that "no matter the odds, there is always a chance," and living mortal beings are "wild cards" in the workings of the multiverse, sometimes earning the jealousy of the gods themselves.He does in fact tend to outfit himself with equipment and clothing of elven make and design almost exclusively.  I have been playing with the idea of taking wizard levels for this character once he has maxed out in the FR Divine Disciple prestige class (after 5 levels).  I hope I get the opportunity to take him to epic-level status. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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