Character Concept Discussion

Jun 14, 2023 5:55 pm
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[ +- ] CustomX 5e Character Sheet
Here's where you sort out your concept. Please use our private threads for specific questions and extra die rolls.

Starting Stats: Custom Array (17, 15, 15, 13, 13, 10)
Note: PCs with less than a 13 in INT, cannot summon or bind entities of any Ethos and any attempt to pick up and use or attune to items of greater value than +1, will automatically give them a -1 to their contested WIS save against the said item (-2 if the item is +3).

Hit Points: Max at 1st level. Roll for each subsequent level and take roll or the average (whichever is higher)

Races allowed: Aasimar, Aetherborn, Cyborg, Dhampir, Eldren (elves, dark elves, shadar-kai - no eladrin), Genasi, Goliath, Humans, Lesser Medusa, Moonfolk, Nocthelians, Tiefling (use heritages and/or random traits), Yuan-Ti Pureblood

Classes not Allowed: Artificers, Druids, Barbarians, or Bloodhunters
Classes Modified: Ranger

Subclasses Restricted (no fey or djinn patrons or archetypes)

Starting Level: 11th

Magic Items allowed/restricted: Any magic item with a bonus of +2 or +3 contains a bound demon or virtue. This includes any Feat or class ability that allows the PC to gain a +2 weapon or armor.

Items that summon entities, can as Elemental Command items, can only function for individuals who can normally summon/bind that particular TYPE of entity. These items do, however, speed the process for summoners of the proper entity involved to perform a summoning.


Starting Magic Items

1x Very Rare item.
2x Rare items.
2x Uncommon items.
2x Common items.

Includes expensive material components by value

3x Common consumables. (50 - 100 gp)
3x Uncommon consumables. (101 - 500 gp)
3x Rare consumables. (501 - 5,000 gp)
1x Very Rare consumable. (5,001 - 50,000 gp)

PCs may start with 15,000 gp worth of wealth to buy other equipment and normal (non-magical) items as needed

Alignment: Standard alignments are not in use. PCs must choose either, Law, Chaos, or Neutrality

Each PC is given points equal to a total of their three mental attribute bonuses plus their proficiency bonus to divide amongst these to show their devotion levels. A PC must assign at least 1 pt. in Neutrality (Balance) or be fanatically insane. To fully benefit from Law and Chaos (Able to use technology and summoning) a PC must assign a balance of alignment points. This is realized with at least nine points.

IE: Law 3 - Neutrality 3 - Chaos 3

Law - Order, structure, virtues, technology
Chaos - Creation, freedom, demons, magic
Neutrality - Balance

Inspiration (Luck): PCs begin with 3 pts. These can be used to re-roll any failed 1d20 roll. The maximum number of points a single PC can have at once is 5.
Please read the thread Allowed Content & House Rules for further details and changes
Jun 23, 2023 1:10 pm
I am building a Feral Tiefling Soulknife Rogue with a 1 lvl dip into either Shadow Sorcerer or Bard. Just trying to settle on the better option.
Jun 23, 2023 4:34 pm
Yuan-Ti Pureblood arcane trickster rogue, neutral.
Jun 23, 2023 5:13 pm
Here's what we have so far...

Radu Hove (M) Nether-Blood Dhampir - Echo Knight Fighter - C1NDER

Tajuri Shadowmoon (F) Moonfolk - Hexblade Warlock - RageRed

Kris Amani (F) Alternate Human - Assassin Rogue/Bladesinger Wizard - JamaisVu

Leh'veia - (F) Tiefling - Bard (College of Creation) - AutomAtomic

Natrix Xenodon - (F) Yuan-Ti Pureblood - Arcane Trickster Rogue - annex

Keltos the Seeker - (M) Moonfolk Cyborg (Gearhead) - Shadow Monk - Basil

Lucian Falken - (M) Aasimar (Fallen) - Shadow sorcerer - Miss_Sadie

Killian Maal - (M) Fire Goliath - Oathbreaker Paladin - grifter730
Jun 23, 2023 7:30 pm
That's a lot of rogues. Would it be good if I audibled into a full bard or cleric?
Jun 23, 2023 7:35 pm
Lol!

Whichever you want to do. I want everyone to be able to play a character they will enjoy. BTW, if you go Cleric I have more information on the Lords of Law and Chaos I could link up in the section on them.
Jun 23, 2023 10:40 pm
May I ask what the Hexblade warlock will focus on? Melee or EB? I was thinking of going pact of the chain warlock, but I've got some other ideas as well.

Also, can I get a sense of the party's alignment? I tend to veer towards goodly characters, especially in a somewhat dark setting like this, but if everyone else is neutral/evil, I'd rather playing something else.
Last edited June 23, 2023 10:43 pm
Jun 23, 2023 10:50 pm
Taj is definitely more focused on melee and physical combat than EB. She doesn't even have EB as an invocation.
Jun 23, 2023 10:57 pm
grifter730 says:
Also, can I get a sense of the party's alignment? I tend to veer towards goodly characters, especially in a somewhat dark setting like this, but if everyone else is neutral/evil, I'd rather playing something else.
We're not using D&D alignments. The PCs are on a scale shifting between Law & Chaos. Each PC is given points based on their mental stats to put into that scale.

I fully expect the group will have those dedicated to Law, Chaos, and Neutrality.
Jun 24, 2023 12:35 am
Is Blood Hunter class allowed? I see that cyborgs is an allowed race, so what's the setting like for guns?
Jun 24, 2023 12:59 am
Bloodhunter, no.

The rules on guns can be found in the Allowed Content subforum, under the Technology thread.
Jun 24, 2023 2:02 am
Probably law here...cyborg
Jun 24, 2023 9:22 am
Not sure if this is where I’m supposed to post this, but here’s my character concept so far:

I’m not 100% sure about classes, though at the moment I’m leaning towards either Paladin or Bard. He’ll most likely be human, or some other "plain" race, as I think it lends best to the tragic persona.

The character is a person with some sort of magical curse. It’s something that affects his skin, kinda like a leperous disease but where the skin rots away, and since it’s magical it heals overnight and repeats in the morning. He contracted the disease during an archaeological excavation with his parents, so think of like a mummy’s curse or something befalling him. It wipes away his family bloodline, but he alone survived. He reeks of rotting flesh, and wears a mummy-like strips to help him soothe the pain. The characteris very much like a tragic hero type, the nobleman with the tragic family history who lost everything, and even his body is physically marred.

The curse effects his whole body, and by night time it even effects his throat/vocal chords, giving him a rather husky voice. This actually gives him a unique voice, and he makes a living as a sort of traveling singer performer. Think of like a Phantom of the Opera type of thing.

Being of noble birth, he does have helpers. I’ll do the whole cohort/follower kind of thing where he has these loyal servant-like helpers. Maybe they even perform as well, which means they’ll need the Performance skill.

Anyway, they’re driven to find a cure, and restore the family name back to prominence.

Does this sound like it could fit in…?
Jun 24, 2023 10:32 am
@grifter730,

Paladins are immune to things like Mummy Rot from 3rd level. I also wonder the viability of a bard whose voice is best when he stinks the most. Would his audience endure the smell of rotting flesh to hear his performance? These are questions I have about the proposed concept you've posted.
Jun 24, 2023 10:49 am
Lolol good point, though perhaps he can use some minor spells to keep down the smell. I dunno, doesn’t have to be a performer, the idea was mainly to give him something to do as he travels from place to place. Gotta earn a living somehow. But clearly I need to think about it deeper.
Jun 24, 2023 10:54 am
Also, Remove Curse is only a 3rd level spell. An 11th level Cleric, Wizard, or Paladin could cast it. I guess that the curse could return after a short period and will only end if certain criteria are met in a ritual or appeasement to whatever was offended?
Jun 24, 2023 11:30 am
What if the curse comes from the same power that grants the paladin their power? The 'cure' is going out in the world and spreading the tenants of the faith...or vow of the paladin to tie it to a game mechanic.

In Pathfinder, Oracles are cursed by their patron. Maybe this paladin has to feel the pain he is healing in the world?
Last edited June 24, 2023 11:31 am
Jun 24, 2023 12:03 pm
Yeah I know about Remove Curse, I just figured that there could always be edge cases, like an epic level curse or something. It’s easy enough to house-rule a special curse for backstory purposes.
Jun 24, 2023 1:16 pm
Concept slowly coming together. Cyborg Monk Gearhead. In a nutshell an augmented (human?) lol... that Jean Claude movie just popped into my head!
Jun 24, 2023 5:54 pm
grifter730 says:
...I just figured that there could always be edge cases, like an epic level curse or something. It’s easy enough to house-rule a special curse for backstory purposes.
I agree with Red's suggestion of the Curse being something that can be relieved with Remove Curse for a period of time, before returning. the only way to cure it completely is to make an atonement for the wrong that caused the curse to be inflicted.

My question would be why did the curse kill all of their kin, but instead inflicted eternal suffering on him (her)?
Jun 24, 2023 9:34 pm
Ah, we can just scrap all that, seems like it's getting too forced just to make it work. I'll just do a much more simplified version where the last remaining bloodline of a once powerful house is seeking fame and glory (and revenge) to climb back to prominence.
Jun 25, 2023 4:14 am
So, I'm thinking of a fallen aasimar shadow sorcerer. Thinking of taking magic initiate to gain 'find familiar' if possible (I didn't see it on the forbidden spells list, but I might have missed it) as the concept has a little psuedodragon (hopefully, or something else) to help him balance his sanity. It doesn't need to have mechanical uses beyond that, but find familiar might give it some. If this is okay, then I will write something up and pm you it to see if it all works (and after I have read through all the unique rules once or twice more).

Edit: I also have other concepts in my head, but he would fit in the best with the world I think.
Last edited June 25, 2023 4:25 am
Jun 25, 2023 6:00 pm
@annex, @AutomAtomic, @grifter730, @Basil, @Miss_Sadie,

Please submit your character sheets even if they aren't complete yet, so they are all easier to access inside the forum (with the drop up at the bottom of the page) and that I will be able to help anyone who may be stuck and have questions.
Jun 25, 2023 7:54 pm
I got mine submitted minus the Bio and portrait.. Just so everyone knows, I did change to a Tiefling Bard College of Creation (Devil's Tongue variant not Feral).
Last edited June 25, 2023 7:59 pm
Jun 26, 2023 2:05 am
Submitted, although at this moment it has nothing on it at all. Will be working on it tonight before bed.
Jun 26, 2023 2:51 am
Submitted. Lots more work required.
Jun 26, 2023 3:36 pm
Attention:

With the way I've changed how Tomes/Manuals that increase Stats work in this campaign, they are considered Very Rare consumables. If you want your character to take advantage of this, simply list which Tome/Manual they have read in the listings of your consumable magic items.
Jun 26, 2023 4:35 pm
Finding the custom char sheet a bit buggy or is it only me.... Seems like when I put in my flaws etc... the notes apear in other fields and dont seem to update.... Does it take a few minutes for changes to take effect?
Jun 26, 2023 5:05 pm
Hmmm? Let me check that. I haven't noticed there was a problem with that yet.
Jun 26, 2023 5:09 pm
I withdrew my char... and just starting a new sheet... maybe just a one off
Jun 26, 2023 5:11 pm
@ Basil, If you keep having problems with the sheet, submit it and I'll take a look at the problem. I just checked two or three of the other characters' sheets and there doesn't seem to be a problem there. I am tweaking the formatting on the sheets as I check out the character submissions.
Jun 26, 2023 9:27 pm
Okay... I think im just about done. Just need to spend some gold and get some magic items. But all the good stuff is in there.... Let me know if im missing or need to update something.
Jun 26, 2023 9:48 pm
Largely done; still need to finish a partial spell list, building cohort/summon, equipment shopping. Shouldn't take longer than Wednesday, assuming life doesn't chuck something at me.
Jun 27, 2023 7:26 pm
Question on languages - Just trying to be relevant when picking. What languages are used in this world.... other than the normal pc racial languages?
Jun 27, 2023 9:16 pm
@Basil,

Languages:
Aberrant, Common (Trade), Eldren (High), Eldren (Low), Draconic, Giant, Necril (Undead), Primordial (Elementals), Soratami (Moonfolk)

Notes: There are also Dialects and Cultural Variations such as the Vistani language of Patterna. High Eldren is the language of sorcery, replacing Abyssal, Celestial, & Infernal. These three languages are considered dialects instead.
Jun 29, 2023 5:57 pm
For the 15,000 gp for non magical items/equipment, can I spend part of it now to get the basics? He doesn't need much exactly, largely a component pouch and the adventuring basic supplies.
Jun 29, 2023 6:02 pm
Yes. The gold is for buying normal stuff, like equipment, supplies, weapons, mounts, etc.
Jun 29, 2023 11:55 pm
I didn't even think about mounts! That expands the potential list in my head. I've never had this much gold, hopefully I don't forget something that matters.
Jun 30, 2023 4:09 am
I bought two war horses and a chariot. No idea if it will be useful, but I'll arraive in style if/when it is! 😎
Jun 30, 2023 6:23 pm
Niiice. Style is always important, for sure.
Jul 1, 2023 4:28 pm
Sorry I'm late to the party, the smoke has finally passed so I'm not constantly vibrating due to my asthma meds, though now I have a massive headache to contend with. Just reading all the details now.
Jul 2, 2023 2:29 am
I'm having a hard time visualizing my character so I'm going to do what I always do when I'm having trouble fleshing out a character.

Dice, help me out here.

Whoops, messed up the height.

6'6" genasi lady. Interesting.

Because the group has a serious lack of support, I'm leaning cleric, full life domain cleric (Yes, I know Jamais and Basil, again. But hey, it comes in handy. Sometimes. I'm not just gonna recycle Sora again though, don't worry.)

I'm thinking some kind of matronly, mature type a bit past her prime, maybe failed at having a family and is now living out the rest of her years however she damn well pleases. Grumpy and cynical, but still has a good heart at her core and though she'll deny it, she's still devoted to her calling.
Last edited July 2, 2023 2:50 am

Rolls

Figure type - (1D4)

(1) = 1

Bust measurement - (2D8+32)

(71) + 32 = 40

Waist measurement - (1D10+24)

(5) + 24 = 29

Hip measurement - (2D8+32)

(37) + 32 = 42

Race-1 human 2 elf 3 genasi 4 goliath 5 tiefling 6 yuan-ti 7 lesser medusa 8 dhampir - (1D8)

(3) = 3

Height - (1D12+60)

(4) + 60 = 64

for shits and giggles - (1D100)

Height fixed - (2D12+60)

(119) + 60 = 80

Jul 5, 2023 5:08 am
Note on Critical Hits:

I am instituting C1NDER's rule of Crits. Max damage on the hit plus roll damage for the crit on all dice, then add any bonus damage.

Example:
normal damage - 1d10+6
on a critical strike - 10+1d10+6

Magic can do critical damage in this campaign as well.
Jul 5, 2023 5:13 am
Congratulations to RageRed and her character Tajuri for a Flawless Victory over their opponent, at the beginning of the second round!
Jul 5, 2023 6:57 am
Congratulations to JamaisVu and her character Kris. She and Killian took down their opponent in two rounds!
Jul 5, 2023 9:37 pm
Congratulations to Basil and his character Keltos the Seeker. They defeated their opponent at the bottom of the fifth round!
Jul 6, 2023 10:02 pm
Congratulations to Miss_Sadie and her character Lucian. They defeated their opponent at the top of the fifth round!
Jul 6, 2023 10:19 pm
Congratulations to AutomAtomic and their character Leh'veia. They defeated their opponent at the bottom of the fifth round!
Jul 7, 2023 10:33 am
Congratulations to C1NDER and his character Radu. They defeated their opponent at the bottom of the second round!
Jul 7, 2023 8:06 pm
Well done, everyone!
Jul 7, 2023 8:22 pm
So what did everyone fight?
Jul 7, 2023 8:27 pm
A tentacle monster, with teeths.
Jul 7, 2023 8:28 pm
I got a giant spider
Jul 8, 2023 1:01 am
A beholder-like creature, here
Jul 8, 2023 5:24 am
Congratulations to annex and his character Natrix. They defeated their opponent at the top of the fifth round!
Jul 8, 2023 3:14 pm
Thanks! One less Spikeworm in the worlds!
Jul 11, 2023 9:01 am
Is there a link or reference to what the various special abilities for Demons & Virtues do? I took what sounds about right for my bound demons, but I'm not sure about some of them.
Jul 11, 2023 9:46 pm
@C1NDER,

There is no one link or reference, as I've compiled these special abilities from a half dozen versions and clones of the basic demon-binding game systems. I have now added details to that list, if you want to check them out.
Jul 12, 2023 7:40 am
Thank you for doing that! I appreciate the descriptions a lot
Oct 2, 2023 1:09 am
Rolling next level hps! Yippee!

Rolls

Hps Lv 12 - (1d8)

(3) = 3

Oct 2, 2023 4:10 am
Radu - lvl 12 HP

Rolls

HP - (1d10+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Oct 2, 2023 5:28 am
Everyone please remember if your rolls for Hit Points are below the Class' average, take the average.
Oct 2, 2023 6:08 am
Killian's 12th level HPs

Rolls

Hit Points - (1d10)

(9) = 9

Oct 2, 2023 6:41 am
Equinox says:
Everyone please remember if your rolls for Hit Points are below the Class' average, take the average.
On that note, I don't think I did that with Radu's hp for lvl 1-11. With +4 CON, at 11 he should have had at minimum 114hp (instead of his 103hp currently). Problem is, I can't find where I rolled his HP - I think I did it in a character builder online.

Would you be alright with me re-rolling for 1-11 so I can sort that out?
Oct 2, 2023 9:52 pm
Kris Hit Points for 12th level

Rolls

12th hps - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Oct 2, 2023 10:10 pm
C1NDER says:
Equinox says:
Everyone please remember if your rolls for Hit Points are below the Class' average, take the average.
On that note, I don't think I did that with Radu's hp for lvl 1-11. With +4 CON, at 11 he should have had at minimum 114hp (instead of his 103hp currently). Problem is, I can't find where I rolled his HP - I think I did it in a character builder online.

Would you be alright with me re-rolling for 1-11 so I can sort that out?
Sure. I know we talked about the optional rule I have always applied in my games, but I didn't double check to see if you used it. Go ahead and roll Radu's points again.
Oct 2, 2023 10:15 pm
Taj's HPs: 5 + 1 CON = +6
Last edited October 2, 2023 10:15 pm

Rolls

Hit Point roll - (1d8)

(1) = 1

Oct 2, 2023 10:48 pm
Yeah, it was 100% my bad, and it's clearly laid out in your house rules section.

I think I put it as a placeholder while putting the sheet together and meant to come back here to roll where the results can be seen, then just forgot lol

Rolling for lvl 2-11

EDIT: So, if I'm adding correctly, that's 132 (up from 103) - good difference. Lvl 12 brings him to 142.

Rolls

HP - (10d10)

(918571072910) = 68

Oct 3, 2023 3:14 am
Lucian hps

Rolls

level up - (1d6+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Feb 7, 2024 8:53 pm
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Edit... Damn it. Can I throw an Inspiration at this?
Edit again... This was meant to be.
Last edited February 7, 2024 9:06 pm

Rolls

Dex save w/ advantage - (1d20+9, 1d20+9)

1d20+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

1d20+9 : (6) + 9 = 15

Dex save w/ Inspiration - (1d20+9)

(6) + 9 = 15

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