Characters creation thread

No, it is too different from a dart to be considered like one. But you can thrown Daggers to the same effect, so does it matter much?

Erasma Crane is the daughter of a prominent noble and scholar in Vikaastea City. She went to same academy as Theobold, but struggled tremendously, both under the pressure of her father and the other instructors, who expected much from her. Something about the arcane arts eluded her. She studied and studied, and many sleepless nights went as she tried in vain to complete her lessons. On one of these nights, deep in the library of the Academy, Erasma studied a tome, hoping it would help her. Strangely, the words of the tome began to rearrange themselves. It began to speak to her. It could help her, it promised. She would become powerful, and nothing would be outside of her grasp. It was too good to be true. She never should have spoken to whatever had contacted her through the tome. She accepted its bargain and went into a deep sleep.
She was found by one of the librarians and sent home. She remained under for weeks, her father desperately trying whatever he could to get her to awaken. It was eventually Theobold who was able to awaken her from her sleep. While not sure if it was anything he did, or that whatever was holding her was done with her, she didn't know for certain. She was changed after she awoke. She had flunked from the academy, and became reclusive for a time. She refused to talk about what had caused her sudden illness or what she may have seen while asleep.
It has been a few years since that incident, and Erasma has made a name for herself among the nobles. She had a knack for negotiation and seemed like she could tell what people were thinking, though she denied such claims. While she never returned to the academy, she became a very capable magic wielder in her own right, and an inspiration for those who couldn't quite make it in the academy's strict environment. She has stayed rather close friends with Theobold, whom she still thanks for waking her back up.

If there are no outright objections, I'll go ahead and roll HP. Also, do I have to take starting equipment or can I add starting wealth and buy what I think I need?

Epic, I love this backstory. Theobold is sure to take a keen interest in Erasma, not least of all due to her mysterious connection to the otherworldly!

I think Tamara and Erasma may have a professional relationship as well. I am building her as a bit of a spy and infiltrator. She can disappear in shadows and cast disguise self at will. She also has a whopping +13 to Deception thanks to the Prodigy Feat.

Between your deception mn my +8 deception plus expertise we can probably fool almost anyone.

Theobold, surrounded by deceptive prodigies and meanwhile, he's completely guileless and trusting and couldn't keep a secret to save his life.

Is Theo Int based?

Also, I submitted my character, but I haven't chosen any spells or equipment yet. I plan to consult my books when I get home in about 6 hours.

Yes, scholars are int based, his int is extremely good. His charisma, on the other hand... I suppose a cloistered life of study will do that to a person. My deception modifier is -1.

Well, you'll be the smartest of all of us. Not sure what Tamara's INT is, but mine is 10, since she had such difficulty in the academy, I figured it made sense. I also made her strength the lowest, as I figured there was some after effects of the deep sleep. She's not necessarily atrophied, but she is weaker than most.

Tamara is Int 12

* Who are you?
I am Erasma Daschael Crane. Daughter of Lord Helius Crane and Lady Mindra Crane. My father is one of the Lord Scholars of the Academy of Vikaastea City. He is a powerful mage and is respected by his peers. My mother, while having little power of her own, commands our estates, both in Viskaastea, and in Waterdeep, where the rest of our line resides.
* What are you known for, in the city? As level 9 heroes, you are paragons in your field of expertise: if people don't know you, they know of you.
In the city, I am known as the most powerful magic user to have flunked from the Academy in Vikaastea. An odd position of privilege, but it has its merits. I am also well known as the frail daughter of the House of Crane, and am often treated as either fragile or diseased by other houses based on their opinion of my family. To my family, and those who are trusted with such knowledge, I am a capable spy and infiltrator.
What I am most well known for is the illness which struck me just before I was kicked from the Academy.
* Why do you three work together, what ties you to each other? You need a strong, durable connection
I am a friend to both Tamara and Theobold.
Theobold saved me from the deep sleep that plagued me for almost a year.
Tamara and I have a complicated relationship, often spending leisurely time together as noblewomen, but also working with or against each other as spies.
* Is your group already tied to one of the factions of the city?
I do my best to stay clear of ties with different organizations (mostly in case I have to work against them for one reason or another) but I do favor the Flaming Tree more often than not, due to my area of expertise.

I took two +2 int ASIs so his int is 20. I don't think a genius who's a terrible liar, I know some extremely intelligent people in real life that are terrible prevaricators.

DarkReaver, thanks for getting your character ready so quickly. I'm looking forward to getting this show on the road.

Well I am thinking that Tamara would be the houses spymaster, She would have connections within The Flaming Tree Trading Consortium but also works with the Oaken shields some to make sure that crime doesn't take over the city to protect her family interests. How much influence will be up to the GM. Unless someone has a better idea.

Last questions for you three, now that your characters main traits are set :
Do you work together often or is it something exceptional? If exceptional, what would make you work together?

I would imagine that Erasma is with at least one of the Chalmers for most of the day. Either discussing or conducting business with Tamara, investigating and discussing the obscure and arcane with Theobold, or doing something that would require all three of them.

Before I forget, I need to roll for starting gold.
Also, I'm unsure what magic items I want for Erasma.

Ok, I've approved 2 of the three characters....
... yet Tamara needs a flaw, you forgot to include one!
... Erasma is almost done!

We'll be able to start either tomorrow or the day after that depending on: your answers to my last question ; my own availability to slam a scenario together on such premises.