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Mar 14, 2023 3:24 am
That's when you use a bigger branch, then stack it with a bunch of branches on each side. Works a bit better with evergreen trees, but solid either way. You also make a bed of ferns, small branches, or certain folliages to keep yourself off the actual ground while your branch canopy keeps you dry.

Lived like that for almost a week IRL. Surprisingly comfy.
Last edited March 14, 2023 3:25 am
Mar 14, 2023 4:29 am
Okay, I have added personality traits, ideal, fault, bond, languages, broke out the kit and added weight to the equipment

All this talk of tents. . . I planned on sleeping in a Private Sanctum most nights if it comes to it. . .
Last edited March 14, 2023 4:29 am
Mar 14, 2023 5:14 am
Alordis Looking better. Please note what is in the 30# max backpack and what is attached to it. Your pouch can hold 6#. Otherwise, you are looking good.
Mar 14, 2023 5:21 am
GeneCortess says:
So, Mathfuric. Are you close to killing off that 600gp?
So I have gone with this:

Traveler’s clothes (Start Equip)
Breastplate (400gp)
Scimitar (Start Equip)
Longbow (50gp)
Totem (Start Equip)
Backpack (Start Equip)
Healer’s Kit x5 (25gp)
Hunting trap (Start Equip)
Mess kit (Start Equip)
Rations x10 (Start Equip)
Torch x5 (Start Equip)
Waterskin (Start Equip)
Trinket (Free)
Bedroll (Start Equip)
Hemp Rope 50ft (Start Equip)
Quiver (1gp)
Arrows x40 (2gp)
Pouch (0.5gp)
trophy (Start Equip)
Tent (2gp)

Total: 480.5
Remaining: 119gp 5 sp (converted to 11pp 9gp 5sp)
Mar 14, 2023 5:26 am
Mathfuric You should take a glance at your 30# encumbrance for a backpack and realize the Hunters Trap alone is 25#. Waterskins can be shoulder mounted to save you 5#. Just a thought. A healer kit has 10 uses before it is useless.
Mar 14, 2023 6:04 am
GeneCortess says:
Mathfuric You should take a glance at your 30# encumbrance for a backpack and realize the Hunters Trap alone is 25#. Waterskins can be shoulder mounted to save you 5#. Just a thought. A healer kit has 10 uses before it is useless.
Lol I thought # was number of items not lbs. struggling with conversion to your imperial system ;)

Will check it over and rethink it, may drop torches due to produce flame skills.
Mar 14, 2023 1:05 pm
Equipment updated including noting which of the stuff I'm going to have to leave behind due to encumbrance risk, which I'm sure will have to change as I add more gear.

Was there a number of days people were tooling around being away from town at a time for rations sake and such?
Mar 14, 2023 1:53 pm
@GeneCortess Gold and equipment has been updated.
@Alordis No idea how many rations your going to need - I took 4 days. I think a couple of us have Outlander backgrounds so foraging for the party should be easy....Should
Mar 14, 2023 2:15 pm
And goodberry.
Mar 14, 2023 2:34 pm
GeneCortess says:
Mathfuric You should take a glance at your 30# encumbrance for a backpack and realize the Hunters Trap alone is 25#. Waterskins can be shoulder mounted to save you 5#. Just a thought. A healer kit has 10 uses before it is useless.
Ok let’s try;

So I have gone with this:

Traveler’s clothes (Start Equip)
Breastplate (400gp)
Scimitar (Start Equip)
Longbow (50gp)
Totem (Start Equip)
Backpack (Start Equip)
Healer’s Kit x3 (15gp)
Mess kit (Start Equip)
Rations x10 (Start Equip)
Torch x5 (Start Equip)
Waterskin (Start Equip)
Trinket (Free)
Bedroll (Start Equip)
Hemp Rope 50ft (Start Equip)
Quiver (1gp)
Arrows x40 (2gp)
Pouch (0.5gp)
trophy (Start Equip)
Tent (2gp)

Total: 480.5
Remaining: 129gp 5 sp (converted to 11pp 19gp 5sp)
Last edited March 14, 2023 2:39 pm
Mar 14, 2023 2:51 pm
Mathfuric Smiles. When you get your charactered updated. Let me know. That way I can see what is what.
Mar 14, 2023 2:55 pm
Alordis Well. Looks like your up to now adding on 600gp of gear. I wouldn't worry about the dropped gear. Time you get your 600gp spent. You should look like a seventh level character. Magic time will be soon.
Mar 14, 2023 3:04 pm
@GeneCortess- first thing I need to know for spending that is if I have to account for the spells added to my spellbook for the 2 per level for scribing costs since that will be a big switch in what I have to use.
Mar 14, 2023 3:08 pm
Basil Yeah you have a regular battleaxe. Smiles. You have Javelin x4, Shield, 100' Silk Rope, Bedroll, Tent & Miners Pick attached to your backpack? Battleaxe & Handaxe x2 are hanging on your side with 3 pouches. No idea where the other two empty pouches go.
Mar 14, 2023 3:09 pm
The two spells per level that you add to your spellbook don't cost time, gold, or ink, as they're specifically tied to the leveling mechanic.

It's only the spells you add "in game," from copying scrolls or other spellbooks, that have a cost.
Mar 14, 2023 3:13 pm
Alordis All your current spells are paid for. You may not purchase scrolls with your 600gp.
Mar 14, 2023 3:19 pm
@GeneCortess- do I need to account for the scribing costs of my 2 per level spells in this?

Follow up question is if I can purchase access to additional spells to scribe into the spellbook at some cost.

I know there's a lot of table variance on those two issues for wizards.
Mar 14, 2023 3:20 pm
yup attached to backpack unless you think thats unrealistic... I was tempted to get a chest (300lb + 12 cubic feet) and say it was strapped to my back!

I figured one pouch hangs around my neck under my shirt, or I could put it somewhere even a determined thief would opt against checking...even on an unconscious Dwarf... and the other 4 pouches on a belt... 2 on each side. But let me know if I need to make an adustments.
Mar 14, 2023 3:25 pm
Party: 3 Male Humans, Male Mountain Dwarf & Male Rock Gnome. All are about the same height and weight. Although the Gnome is on the shorter side. Dwarf does move a touch faster where the Gnome is a touch slow. Of course, Irwin does wildshape. Jeurgen & Joran both have darkvision.

Roland Nasmith. Male Human. Move 30'. Age: 22, Height: 5'8", Weight: 195#, Muscular build - unkempt, shoulder lengthen hair, looks rough for his age.
Jeurgen Hammerhand. Male Mountain Dwarf. Move 35. Age 100, Ht 5’5, Wt 175, Hair Red Eyes, Steel Blue Gray, Darkvision 60'
Nara Remere. Male Human. Move 30'. Age 29, Height: 6' 1", Weight: 175 lbs., Hair: Black, Eyes: Blue
Irwin ‘Doc’ Wade. Male Human. Move 30'. Age: 20, Height: 5’8", Weight: 170lb., Hair: Light blonde, Skin: Pale
Joran. Male Rock Gnome. Move 25'. Age- 45, 4' + a skosh, weight 40 lbs, Blue eyes, blond hair

Note: Joran doesn't have a last name.
Mar 14, 2023 3:29 pm
Basil Me thinks you're a walking backpack with all that stuff arranged on it. I will charge you more than an interaction to remove stuff off the backpack due to the items being packed on it. Otherwise, it is all cool. Your character has been approved.
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