Character Creation

I have other character concepts, so don't worry if you want to be the only pirate in the jungle :-)

No, I don't mind, what nationality?

Zingaran

I 'll do something else, I think two Zingaran pirates is a bit samey for me, as I've never played this game before. I had another concept, of a Gunderland mercenary, which I'll do instead.

Nothing wrong with two people from the same country with the same job. Similarities give an opportunity to provide meaningful contrasts!

How is everyone doing? There's one character submitted. Anybody need assistance?

@dankel, you stay as the Zingaran pirate if you wish, I'm going to roll up something else

I think I'm ok. I've just got to do that attributes, and then I'm good to go. I'll have it done today.

Sorry for any delay (and sorry for being awkward about my character) I will do my character over the next few evenings and have it up on Friday at the latest.

I've been trying to make a thief with some people skills, but the character creation system seems to favour crippling overspecialisation.

While specialization does shine in 2d20, you generally have fairly good odds on a lot of rolls. There will be a place for 'face' skills in the adventure, as there are potentially friendly natives that can become good allies.

My character has reasonable people skills and baller lore skills, but will get absolutely murdered in combat.

How much XP flows to let us round out in play?

Probably a fair bit. I have no interest in keeping you weak and kitteny ad infinitum.

Have added my character - formatting has not worked great so will need to tidy it up at some point. Also have not allocated all talents yet

Excellent. I'll review the four characters and post an intro scene either tonight or tomorrow. Carabas can join in when he is ready.

Phil_Ozzy_Fer
You don't seem to have applied any skills or things from Archer:

Page 29: "in summary, archetypes grant the following:
■■Career Skill: This adds +2 to Skill Focus and +2 Skill Expertise for the specific skill.
■■Career Talent: This grants one talent associated with the career skill.
■■Mandatory Skills: Each of these four adds +1 to Skill Focus and +1 Skill Expertise.
■■Elective Skills: Both of these each add +1 to Skill Focus and +1 Skill Expertise.
■■Equipment: The character begins with an assort-ment of appropriate gear.

In addition to the equipment listed in each archetype, it is assumed that each character has a basic suit of cloth-ing appropriate to their culture and caste, and a traveling kit of some sort containing whatever personal effects are needed for basic survival, grooming, and personal upkeep. These contents might include a coin purse, basic cutlery, a drinking jack or horn, a comb or brush, cosmetic items, or other small personal effects. Additionally, if encountered in the wild, the character likely has enough rations (food, drink, etc.) to survive for at least a few days."

Archer
CAREER SKILL: +2 Expertise and +2 Focus in the Ranged Weapons skill
CAREER TALENT: Accurate (see page 77)
MANDATORY SKILLS: +1 Expertise and +1 Focus to Animal Handling, Observation, Stealth, and Survival
ELECTIVE SKILLS: +1 Expertise and +1 Focus to two of the following skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, or Melee
EQUIPMENT:
■■ Bow and reloads (2)
■■ Choice of one of the following: a padded gambeson and trousers (Armor 1: Torso/Arms/Legs); a brigan-dine vest and trousers (Armor 2: Torso/Legs); or a mail vest (Armor 3: Torso; Noisy)
■■ Helmet (Armor 3: Head; Heavy)
■■ Melee weapon of choice
■■ A riding horse or donkey

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Similarly, Nature and Education and then freebie points are to be spent

The other characters look mostly good, nothing really stands out as missing.

For a couple of you, this format might help, but I'm easy.

I'm going to bow out.

I just can't seem to be able to get into the spirit of things. Sorry.

You bet Carabas, thanks for the note.