Aug 3, 2018 2:24 am
Build'em here
Character creation
Aug 3, 2018 3:43 am
Woo! So, given that they provide a variety of methods for stat gen, are we going to try out their "Start at 10, apply boosts and such" method?
Addtionally, would it make sense to have a single post/character detailing our creation steps and such, given how shiny and new this is to all of us?
Addtionally, would it make sense to have a single post/character detailing our creation steps and such, given how shiny and new this is to all of us?
Aug 3, 2018 4:03 am
Both excellent questions!
1st, I'd lean towards their default. This is a group thing though and we're all going to learn it together. I'd say the "Start at 10, and then..." looks like what they want to be their default method. Its interesting that rolling stats is an optional method.
I'd like to think a discussion about what we're doing as we're doing it would be helpful. I'll be noting stuff I see as I make my way through the rules.
As an aside, I put the original Pathfinder Character sheet as the default sheet, but most of what we put in won't fit in comfortably so we'll have to re-work the sheet to make it suit our needs. Please let me know what you're putting where when you're building characters.
1st, I'd lean towards their default. This is a group thing though and we're all going to learn it together. I'd say the "Start at 10, and then..." looks like what they want to be their default method. Its interesting that rolling stats is an optional method.
I'd like to think a discussion about what we're doing as we're doing it would be helpful. I'll be noting stuff I see as I make my way through the rules.
As an aside, I put the original Pathfinder Character sheet as the default sheet, but most of what we put in won't fit in comfortably so we'll have to re-work the sheet to make it suit our needs. Please let me know what you're putting where when you're building characters.
Aug 3, 2018 4:22 am
For stats that makes sense. For the character sheet, after a breeze through the 2.0 sheet, we may be better off with a Custom sheet to start with. There's enough different that we'd be bastardizing a LOT of stuff with limited benefit that I can see off the bat.
Aug 3, 2018 4:32 am
I'll add it to the game, and then if people feel better recreating the new sheet they can.
Aug 3, 2018 1:11 pm
Cool cool!
In terms of character concept, I'm going back and forth between a Gnome Sorcerer with the Barkeep background and a Dwarf Ranger with the Hunter background. Between the two, I think I'm leaning more heavily towards the ranger (he'll be a bowman, for sure).
In terms of character concept, I'm going back and forth between a Gnome Sorcerer with the Barkeep background and a Dwarf Ranger with the Hunter background. Between the two, I think I'm leaning more heavily towards the ranger (he'll be a bowman, for sure).
Aug 3, 2018 1:57 pm
I think for a character, I'm leaning toward an elf druid. Drama, if you go with the ranger, our two characters could have run into each other in the past.
Aug 3, 2018 2:27 pm
Whatever the group doesn't have to balance it out, I'll fill in. This way I can go through character creation as well. As an aside, my family and I are going on a trip. I'll be taking my computer, but there's likely going to be a couple days where I won't have much internet access. If you don't hear from me after tonight for a couple days, blame the trip!
Aug 3, 2018 9:21 pm
Ok, so here it goes. I'm going to follow the steps as indicated in the book. Character sheet is here.
Step 1: Determine Concept
I am Struuk Ironhide, a grizzled dwarven hunter from a clan of dwarves that resided in the hills of Golarion.
Step 2: Choose an Ancestry
Dwarf - HP +10, Size Medium, Speed 20 feet. Bonus to Con and Wis (Free choice of Dex). Flaw to Cha. Languages of Common and Dwarf. Traits of Dwarf and Humanoid. Gain Darkvision. Unburdened allows me to ignore 5 feet of speed penalty from armor or the encumbered condition.
Ancestry Feat: Rock Runner - Your innate connection to stone makes you adept at moving across uneven surfaces. When you take the Step action, you can ignore difficult terrain caused by uneven ground made of stone and earth. In addition, when you use the Acrobatics skill to Balance (see page 144) on narrow surfaces or uneven ground made of stone or earth, you aren’t flat-footed, and you treat a success on the Acrobatics check as if it were a critical success.
Step 3: Choose a Background
Hunter - You stalk and take down animals and other creatures of the wild. Skinning animals, harvesting their flesh, and cooking them were also part of your training, all of which can give you useful resources while you adventure.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Dexterity or Wisdom (Choosing Dex), and one is a free ability boost (Choosing Con).
You gain the Survey Wildlife skill feat, and you’re trained in the Hunting Lore skill.
{A} - Survey Wildlife - You can spend 10 minutes assessing the area around you to find out what animals are nearby, based on nests, scat, and marks on vegetation. Attempt a Survival check against a DC determined by the GM. Success You identify one or two types of animals that live in the environment, and you find tracks you can follow if you want to seek one out. If you have the master proficiency rank in Survival, you can also identify one type of more intelligent and dangerous beast in the environment.
Critical Success You identify three or four types of animals that live in the environment, and you find tracks you can follow if you want to seek one out. If you have the master proficiency rank in Survival, you can also identify one type of more intelligent and dangerous beast in the environment.
Step 4: Choose a Class
Ranger - Key stat boost in Dex
Step 5: Finalize Ability Scores
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
5c (adjust by Background): Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 12, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8
5e (adjust by Class): Str 12, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8
Step 6: Apply Your Class
HP +13 (10 + con)
Proficiencies:
Perception Expert
Fortitude Expert
Reflex Expert
Will Expert
Skills: Trained in 6 (6 + Int): Acrobatics, Crafting, Medicine, Nature, Stealth, Survival
Weapons: Trained in all Simple and Martial
Armor: Trained in Light and Medium
Signature Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Crafting, Nature, Stealth, Survival
Gain Hunt Target Action (Can see or hear the target)
You designate a single creature within 100 feet as your target and focus your attacks against that creature. While hunting that creature, you gain benefits for focusing your attacks. As long as all your attacks in a round are against target you’re hunting, the multiple attack penalty you take on the second attack is –4 (–3 with an agile weapon) instead of –5, and –8 (–6 with an agile weapon) instead of –10 on the third and any further attacks in the round. You also ignore the penalty for making ranged attacks against the target you’re hunting within your second range increment. You also gain a +2 circumstance bonus to Perception checks when you Seek your target and a +2 circumstance bonus to Survival checks when you Track your target.
You can have only one creature designated as the target of your hunt at a time. If you use Hunt Target against a creature when you already have a creature designated, the prior creature loses the designation and the new target gains the designation. In any case, this designation lasts until your next daily preparation (see page 332).
Ranger Feat: Crossbow Ace - When you use Hunt Target or when you use Interact to reload your crossbow, if your next Strike with that crossbow before the end of your next turn is against your hunted target, add half your Wisdom modifier to your damage roll; if you are firing a simple crossbow on a qualifying attack, also increase the damage dice on that attack by one size (see page 91).
Step 7: Determine Skill Modifiers
Add skill ability, + proficiency (Level - 2 for untrained, Level for trained, Level + 1 for Expert, Level + 2 for Master, Level + 3 for Legendary)
Step 8: Buy Equipment
Start with 150 SP
Leather Armor - 15 SP
3x Dagger - 2 SP (6 SP total)
1x Warhammer - 12 SP
1x Crossbow - 30 SP
30x Bolts - 1 SP (3 SP total)
1x Backpack - 1 SP
2x Belt Pouch - 4 CP (8 CP total)
1x Flint and Steel - 5 CP
1x Mug - 1 CP
1x Pup Tent - 8 SP
1x Rope (Silk) - 10 SP
2x Waterskin - 5 CP (1 SP total)
10x Rations (1 Day) - 5 CP (5 SP total)
1x Repair Kit - 30 SP
1x Basic crafter's book - 1 SP
Cash Remaining: 26 SP, 6 CP
Step 9: Fill in the Finishing Details
Age (adulthood around 25, lives to about 350): 70 years old.
Alignment: NG
Deity: Gozreh and Erastil in equal measure.
Step 1: Determine Concept
I am Struuk Ironhide, a grizzled dwarven hunter from a clan of dwarves that resided in the hills of Golarion.
Step 2: Choose an Ancestry
Dwarf - HP +10, Size Medium, Speed 20 feet. Bonus to Con and Wis (Free choice of Dex). Flaw to Cha. Languages of Common and Dwarf. Traits of Dwarf and Humanoid. Gain Darkvision. Unburdened allows me to ignore 5 feet of speed penalty from armor or the encumbered condition.
Ancestry Feat: Rock Runner - Your innate connection to stone makes you adept at moving across uneven surfaces. When you take the Step action, you can ignore difficult terrain caused by uneven ground made of stone and earth. In addition, when you use the Acrobatics skill to Balance (see page 144) on narrow surfaces or uneven ground made of stone or earth, you aren’t flat-footed, and you treat a success on the Acrobatics check as if it were a critical success.
Step 3: Choose a Background
Hunter - You stalk and take down animals and other creatures of the wild. Skinning animals, harvesting their flesh, and cooking them were also part of your training, all of which can give you useful resources while you adventure.
Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Dexterity or Wisdom (Choosing Dex), and one is a free ability boost (Choosing Con).
You gain the Survey Wildlife skill feat, and you’re trained in the Hunting Lore skill.
{A} - Survey Wildlife - You can spend 10 minutes assessing the area around you to find out what animals are nearby, based on nests, scat, and marks on vegetation. Attempt a Survival check against a DC determined by the GM. Success You identify one or two types of animals that live in the environment, and you find tracks you can follow if you want to seek one out. If you have the master proficiency rank in Survival, you can also identify one type of more intelligent and dangerous beast in the environment.
Critical Success You identify three or four types of animals that live in the environment, and you find tracks you can follow if you want to seek one out. If you have the master proficiency rank in Survival, you can also identify one type of more intelligent and dangerous beast in the environment.
Step 4: Choose a Class
Ranger - Key stat boost in Dex
Step 5: Finalize Ability Scores
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
5c (adjust by Background): Str 10, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 12, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8
5e (adjust by Class): Str 12, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 8
Step 6: Apply Your Class
HP +13 (10 + con)
Proficiencies:
Perception Expert
Fortitude Expert
Reflex Expert
Will Expert
Skills: Trained in 6 (6 + Int): Acrobatics, Crafting, Medicine, Nature, Stealth, Survival
Weapons: Trained in all Simple and Martial
Armor: Trained in Light and Medium
Signature Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Crafting, Nature, Stealth, Survival
Gain Hunt Target Action (Can see or hear the target)
You designate a single creature within 100 feet as your target and focus your attacks against that creature. While hunting that creature, you gain benefits for focusing your attacks. As long as all your attacks in a round are against target you’re hunting, the multiple attack penalty you take on the second attack is –4 (–3 with an agile weapon) instead of –5, and –8 (–6 with an agile weapon) instead of –10 on the third and any further attacks in the round. You also ignore the penalty for making ranged attacks against the target you’re hunting within your second range increment. You also gain a +2 circumstance bonus to Perception checks when you Seek your target and a +2 circumstance bonus to Survival checks when you Track your target.
You can have only one creature designated as the target of your hunt at a time. If you use Hunt Target against a creature when you already have a creature designated, the prior creature loses the designation and the new target gains the designation. In any case, this designation lasts until your next daily preparation (see page 332).
Ranger Feat: Crossbow Ace - When you use Hunt Target or when you use Interact to reload your crossbow, if your next Strike with that crossbow before the end of your next turn is against your hunted target, add half your Wisdom modifier to your damage roll; if you are firing a simple crossbow on a qualifying attack, also increase the damage dice on that attack by one size (see page 91).
Step 7: Determine Skill Modifiers
Add skill ability, + proficiency (Level - 2 for untrained, Level for trained, Level + 1 for Expert, Level + 2 for Master, Level + 3 for Legendary)
Step 8: Buy Equipment
Start with 150 SP
Leather Armor - 15 SP
3x Dagger - 2 SP (6 SP total)
1x Warhammer - 12 SP
1x Crossbow - 30 SP
30x Bolts - 1 SP (3 SP total)
1x Backpack - 1 SP
2x Belt Pouch - 4 CP (8 CP total)
1x Flint and Steel - 5 CP
1x Mug - 1 CP
1x Pup Tent - 8 SP
1x Rope (Silk) - 10 SP
2x Waterskin - 5 CP (1 SP total)
10x Rations (1 Day) - 5 CP (5 SP total)
1x Repair Kit - 30 SP
1x Basic crafter's book - 1 SP
Cash Remaining: 26 SP, 6 CP
Step 9: Fill in the Finishing Details
Age (adulthood around 25, lives to about 350): 70 years old.
Alignment: NG
Deity: Gozreh and Erastil in equal measure.
Last edited August 3, 2018 10:35 pm
Aug 3, 2018 9:22 pm
I'm going with a Gnome Cleric. Almost done character gen, on paper. Transferring into the sheet may take a little while.
Aug 4, 2018 1:48 am
Looks good. @Dramasailor! I went over the character, and I'm not sure yet about revisions. Your the first one to finish up, and I'm not fluent enough (yet) with the rules to offer suggestions.
Aug 4, 2018 1:52 am
I figure we'll start tackling revisions and improvements and such once we a) get some more submissions in and b) get into our first interactions (combat or otherwise).
There is definitely some stuff that took some getting my head around.
There is definitely some stuff that took some getting my head around.
Aug 5, 2018 11:47 pm
I'm also going to create a rogue, will use whichever character goes best with the rest of the party.
Aug 6, 2018 12:11 am
I'm going to also roll up an Elf Wizard, just to have the additional option available. That and to do more testing of the leveling system because why not!
Aug 6, 2018 1:06 am
Aelondis Gemflower, for giggles and grins. This process was less painful this time around to get the details down into this format at least. I haven't made the "proper" character sheet, but getting the rough mechanics done went a little better. Still a lot of jumping around to get stuff square.
[ +- ] Elf Wizard
Step 1: Determine Concept
I am Aelondis Gemflower, a crack student of elven mysticism and arcana.
Step 2: Choose an Ancestry
Elf - 6 HP, Size Medium, Speed 30 feet. Bonus to Dex, Int, and Free (Cha). Flaw to Con. Languages Common, Elven, Draconic. Low Light Vision.
Ancestry Feat: Otherworldly Magic - Choose one cantrip from the arcane spell list (see page 199). You can cast this cantrip as an innate arcane spell at will. The cantrip is heightened to a spell level equal to half your level rounded up. You can learn more about spells on page 192.
Step 3: Choose a Background
Scholar - Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Intelligence or Wisdom (choosing Int), and one is a free ability boost (Choosing Cha).
Choose Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion (Choosing Arcana); you gain the Assurance skill feat in your chosen skill. You’re trained in the Academia Lore skill.
Step 4: Choose a Class
Wizard - Key Stat Int
Step 5: Finalize Ability Scores
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12
5c (adjust by Background): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 14
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 12, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 10, Cha 16
5e (adjust by Class): Str 12, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 16
Step 6: Apply Your Class
HP +6 (6 + con)
Proficiencies:
Perception - Trained
Fortitude - Trained
Reflex - Trained
Will - Expert
Skills: 6 (2+Int): Arcana, Crafting, Society, Deception, Diplomacy, Occultism
Weapons: Trained in Club, Dagger, Heavy Crossbow, Light Crossbow, Staff
Armor: Untrained in all
Spells: Trained in Arcane
Signature Skills: Arcana, Crafting
Arcane Spellcasting - You have the power to cast arcane spells using the Cast a Spell activity, and gain access to the Material Casting, Somatic Casting, and Verbal Casting actions (see Casting Spells on page 195). At 1st level you can prepare up to two 1st-level spells and four cantrips each morning from the spells in your spellbook (see page 137), plus one extra cantrip and spell of your chosen school of each level you can cast if you are a specialist wizard. Prepared spells remain available to you until you cast them or until you prepare your spells again. The number of spells you can prepare are called your spell slots.
As you increase in level as a wizard, your number of spell slots and the highest level of spells you can cast from spell slots increase, as shown on the Wizard Spells per Day table on page 137.
Some of your spells require you to attempt a spell roll to see how effective they are, or have your enemies roll against your spell DC. Since your key ability is Intelligence, your spell rolls and spell DCs use your Intelligence modifier. See page 291 for details on calculating your spell rolls and spell DCs.
Spellbook - You start with a spellbook worth 10 sp or less (as detailed on page 187), which you receive for free. The spellbook contains your choice of 10 arcane cantrips and eight 1st level arcane spells. You choose these from the common spells on the arcane spell list from this book (see page 199) or from other arcane spells you gain access to.
Each time you gain a level, you automatically add two more arcane spells to your spellbook. These can be of any level of spell you can cast. You can also use the Arcana skill to add other spells that you find, as described on page 146.
If you’re creating a higher-level character, it’s usually easiest to assume you always picked new spells of the highest level possible. At an odd-numbered level, this means that in addition to your total of 10 cantrips, your spellbook holds two spells of your highest level and four spells of all lower levels. At an even-numbered level, it means you’d have 10 cantrips and four spells of every level.
Cantrips (10): Light, Prestidigitation, Produce flame, Telekinetic projectile, Acid splash, Detect magic, Chill touch, Message, Ray of frost, Electric arc
1st Level Spells (8+1 School Spell): Mage armor, Magic missile, Shocking grasp, Summon monster, Grim tendrils, Ray of enfeeblement, Color spray, Alarm, Burning hands
School Power: Force Bolt (1 Spell Point) - Casting Somatic Casting, Verbal Casting | Range 30 feet; Targets one creature or object
You fire a dart of force from your fingertips. Make a ranged touch attack against the target to deal force damage equal to 1d4 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Success The target takes full damage.
Critical Success The target takes double damage.
Failure The target is unaffected.
Heightened (+1) The damage increases by 1d4.
Arcane School - If you want to be a specialist wizard, choose one school of magic in which to specialize. You gain one additional spell slot for each spell level you can cast, but you may use these spell slots to prepare only spells from your arcane school. You can also prepare one additional cantrip each day, which must be from your specialized school. You gain Spell Points and a special power based on your school (see Arcane Schools on page 137) and add another spell from your chosen school to your spellbook. (Choosing Evocation)
Arcane Focus - You can place some of your magical power into an item called an arcane focus. Each day when you prepare your spells, you can designate a single item you own as your arcane focus. This is typically an item associated with spellcasting, such as a wand, ring, or staff, but you are free to designate a weapon or other item. You gain the Drain Arcane Focus free action.
Gain Drain Arcane Focus free action - {F} - Drain Arcane Focus (once per day, triggers @ start of turn) - You expend the magical power stored in your arcane focus. This gives you the ability to cast one spell you prepared today and previously cast, without spending a spell slot. You must still complete the required spellcasting actions and meet the spell’s other requirements.
Spell Slots:
1st 2/2
School Slots:
1st 1/1
Spell Points (Key Ability Mod): 4/4
Step 7: Determine Skill Modifiers
Add skill ability, + proficiency (Level - 2 for untrained, Level for trained, Level + 1 for Expert, Level + 2 for Master, Level + 3 for Legendary)
Step 8: Buy Equipment
Start with 150 SP
1x Staff - 1 bulk, 0 SP
1x Light Crossbow - 1 bulk, 30 SP
20x Bolts - L(2), 1 sp (2 sp total)
1x Backpack - 0 bulk, 1 sp
2x Dagger - L(2), 2 sp (4 sp total)
1x Ordinary Clothing - 0 Bulk, 1 sp
1x Fine Clothing - 0 Bulk, 20 sp
1x Bedroll - L(1), 1 cp
20x Candle - 0 Bulk, 1 cp (2 cp total)
10x Chalk - 0 Bulk, 1 cp
1x Writing set - L(1), 15 sp
2x belt pouch - 0 bulk, 4 cp (8 cp total)
1x Flint and steel - 0 bulk, 5 cp
1x Hourglass - L(1), 25 sp
1x material component pouch - L(1), 5 sp
1x Hooded lantern - L(1), 7 sp
5x pint of oil - 0 bulk, 1 cp (5 cp)
10x rations - L(10)/1 Bulk, 5 cp (5 sp total)
Cash Remaining: 32 SP, 8 CP
Step 9:
Age (Adult at 20, mature ~100, live to 600): 234 Years old
Alignment: LN
Deity: Nethys
I am Aelondis Gemflower, a crack student of elven mysticism and arcana.
Step 2: Choose an Ancestry
Elf - 6 HP, Size Medium, Speed 30 feet. Bonus to Dex, Int, and Free (Cha). Flaw to Con. Languages Common, Elven, Draconic. Low Light Vision.
Ancestry Feat: Otherworldly Magic - Choose one cantrip from the arcane spell list (see page 199). You can cast this cantrip as an innate arcane spell at will. The cantrip is heightened to a spell level equal to half your level rounded up. You can learn more about spells on page 192.
Step 3: Choose a Background
Scholar - Choose two ability boosts. One must be to Intelligence or Wisdom (choosing Int), and one is a free ability boost (Choosing Cha).
Choose Arcana, Nature, Occultism, or Religion (Choosing Arcana); you gain the Assurance skill feat in your chosen skill. You’re trained in the Academia Lore skill.
Step 4: Choose a Class
Wizard - Key Stat Int
Step 5: Finalize Ability Scores
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12
5c (adjust by Background): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 14
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 12, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 10, Cha 16
5e (adjust by Class): Str 12, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 16
Step 6: Apply Your Class
HP +6 (6 + con)
Proficiencies:
Perception - Trained
Fortitude - Trained
Reflex - Trained
Will - Expert
Skills: 6 (2+Int): Arcana, Crafting, Society, Deception, Diplomacy, Occultism
Weapons: Trained in Club, Dagger, Heavy Crossbow, Light Crossbow, Staff
Armor: Untrained in all
Spells: Trained in Arcane
Signature Skills: Arcana, Crafting
Arcane Spellcasting - You have the power to cast arcane spells using the Cast a Spell activity, and gain access to the Material Casting, Somatic Casting, and Verbal Casting actions (see Casting Spells on page 195). At 1st level you can prepare up to two 1st-level spells and four cantrips each morning from the spells in your spellbook (see page 137), plus one extra cantrip and spell of your chosen school of each level you can cast if you are a specialist wizard. Prepared spells remain available to you until you cast them or until you prepare your spells again. The number of spells you can prepare are called your spell slots.
As you increase in level as a wizard, your number of spell slots and the highest level of spells you can cast from spell slots increase, as shown on the Wizard Spells per Day table on page 137.
Some of your spells require you to attempt a spell roll to see how effective they are, or have your enemies roll against your spell DC. Since your key ability is Intelligence, your spell rolls and spell DCs use your Intelligence modifier. See page 291 for details on calculating your spell rolls and spell DCs.
Spellbook - You start with a spellbook worth 10 sp or less (as detailed on page 187), which you receive for free. The spellbook contains your choice of 10 arcane cantrips and eight 1st level arcane spells. You choose these from the common spells on the arcane spell list from this book (see page 199) or from other arcane spells you gain access to.
Each time you gain a level, you automatically add two more arcane spells to your spellbook. These can be of any level of spell you can cast. You can also use the Arcana skill to add other spells that you find, as described on page 146.
If you’re creating a higher-level character, it’s usually easiest to assume you always picked new spells of the highest level possible. At an odd-numbered level, this means that in addition to your total of 10 cantrips, your spellbook holds two spells of your highest level and four spells of all lower levels. At an even-numbered level, it means you’d have 10 cantrips and four spells of every level.
Cantrips (10): Light, Prestidigitation, Produce flame, Telekinetic projectile, Acid splash, Detect magic, Chill touch, Message, Ray of frost, Electric arc
1st Level Spells (8+1 School Spell): Mage armor, Magic missile, Shocking grasp, Summon monster, Grim tendrils, Ray of enfeeblement, Color spray, Alarm, Burning hands
School Power: Force Bolt (1 Spell Point) - Casting Somatic Casting, Verbal Casting | Range 30 feet; Targets one creature or object
You fire a dart of force from your fingertips. Make a ranged touch attack against the target to deal force damage equal to 1d4 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Success The target takes full damage.
Critical Success The target takes double damage.
Failure The target is unaffected.
Heightened (+1) The damage increases by 1d4.
Arcane School - If you want to be a specialist wizard, choose one school of magic in which to specialize. You gain one additional spell slot for each spell level you can cast, but you may use these spell slots to prepare only spells from your arcane school. You can also prepare one additional cantrip each day, which must be from your specialized school. You gain Spell Points and a special power based on your school (see Arcane Schools on page 137) and add another spell from your chosen school to your spellbook. (Choosing Evocation)
Arcane Focus - You can place some of your magical power into an item called an arcane focus. Each day when you prepare your spells, you can designate a single item you own as your arcane focus. This is typically an item associated with spellcasting, such as a wand, ring, or staff, but you are free to designate a weapon or other item. You gain the Drain Arcane Focus free action.
Gain Drain Arcane Focus free action - {F} - Drain Arcane Focus (once per day, triggers @ start of turn) - You expend the magical power stored in your arcane focus. This gives you the ability to cast one spell you prepared today and previously cast, without spending a spell slot. You must still complete the required spellcasting actions and meet the spell’s other requirements.
Spell Slots:
1st 2/2
School Slots:
1st 1/1
Spell Points (Key Ability Mod): 4/4
Step 7: Determine Skill Modifiers
Add skill ability, + proficiency (Level - 2 for untrained, Level for trained, Level + 1 for Expert, Level + 2 for Master, Level + 3 for Legendary)
Step 8: Buy Equipment
Start with 150 SP
1x Staff - 1 bulk, 0 SP
1x Light Crossbow - 1 bulk, 30 SP
20x Bolts - L(2), 1 sp (2 sp total)
1x Backpack - 0 bulk, 1 sp
2x Dagger - L(2), 2 sp (4 sp total)
1x Ordinary Clothing - 0 Bulk, 1 sp
1x Fine Clothing - 0 Bulk, 20 sp
1x Bedroll - L(1), 1 cp
20x Candle - 0 Bulk, 1 cp (2 cp total)
10x Chalk - 0 Bulk, 1 cp
1x Writing set - L(1), 15 sp
2x belt pouch - 0 bulk, 4 cp (8 cp total)
1x Flint and steel - 0 bulk, 5 cp
1x Hourglass - L(1), 25 sp
1x material component pouch - L(1), 5 sp
1x Hooded lantern - L(1), 7 sp
5x pint of oil - 0 bulk, 1 cp (5 cp)
10x rations - L(10)/1 Bulk, 5 cp (5 sp total)
Cash Remaining: 32 SP, 8 CP
Step 9:
Age (Adult at 20, mature ~100, live to 600): 234 Years old
Alignment: LN
Deity: Nethys
Last edited August 6, 2018 1:07 am
Aug 7, 2018 3:07 am
Cool! Go ahead and apply your character. We'll figure out where the hiccups are as we proceed. (I;n back online after a hiatus of a couple days. )
Aug 7, 2018 11:37 am
My un-named rogue, not yet put into a character sheet
[ +- ] Elven Rogue
Step 1: Character concept
Charismatic thief who travels with a circus as an acrobat to hide her illicit activities
Desert elf
Step 2: Ancestry - Elf
HP 6
Speed 30’
Low-Light vision
Traits: Elf, Humanoid
Ancestry Feat: Nimble (speed +5, ignore one square of difficult terrain during Stride)
Step 3: Background
Acrobat
Ability boosts: DEX and WIS
Skill feat: Steady balance
Skill: Circus lore
Step 4: Class
Rogue
Key ability: DEX
HP 8
Step 5: Finalize ability scores (4)
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12
5c (adjust by Background): Str 10, Dex 14, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 12
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 12, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
5e (adjust by Class): Str 12, Dex 18, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Step 6: Apply your class
HP 8+CON (0)
Proficiencies
Perception: Expert
Fortitude save: Trained
Reflex save: Expert
Will save: Expert
Weapons: all simple, hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, shortsword (trained)
Armor: light (trained)
Features: Finesse Striker, Sneak Attack, Surprise Attack
Rogue Feat: Nimble Dodge
Skill Feat: Experienced smuggler
Step 7: Determine skill modifiers
Skills (10+ Int): 12
Acrobatics, Arcana, Athletics, Crafting, Deception, Diplomacy, Nature, Performance, Society, Stealth, Survival, Thievery
Background Skill: Circus Lore
Signature Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Crafting, Deception, Diplomacy, Intimidation, Performance, Society, Stealth, Thievery
Step 8: Buy equipment
150 SP starting
Leather armour (15 sp) (1)
Rapier (15 sp) (1)
Sap (1 sp) (L)
Shortbow (30 sp) (1)
20 arrows (2 sp) (L)
Daggers, 2 (4 sp) 2L
Darts, 5 (5 cp) 5L
Backpack (1 sp) -
Bedroll (1 cp) (L)
Belt pouch (4 cp) -
Caltrops (3 cp) (L)
Candles, 10 (1 cp) -
Chalk, 10 (1 cp) -
Climbing kit (5 sp) (1)
Clothing, ordinary (1sp) -
Flint and steel (5 cp) -
Hooded lantern (7) L
Mirror (10 sp), -
Religious symbol, wooden, Desna (1 sp), L
Rope, silk, 50’ (10 sp) L
Sheaths, 3 (3 cp) -
Thieves’ tools (30 sp) L
Torches, 10 (1 cp) L
Waterskin (5 cp) L
Spent: 134 sp 9 cp
Remaining: 15 sp 1 cp
Step 9:
Age: 127
Alignment: CG
Deity: Desna
Gender: Female
HP: 14
(elf 6 + rogue 8 + CON 0)
AC: 16
10+DEX (4)+prof (1) + armour AC (1)
TAC: 15
10 + DEX (4) + prof (1) + armour TAC (0)
Bulk 4 + 17 L = 5
Encumbered: 6
Max: 11
Hero Points: 1
Melee:
Rapier: +6, 1d6+4 P, deadly d8, disarm, finesse
Dagger +6, 1d4+4 P, agile, finesse, thrown 10’, versatile S
Sap +3, 1d6+4 B, agile, non-lethal
Ranged:
Shortbow: 60’, +6, 1d6 P, Deadly d10, reload 0
Darts: 20’, +6, 1d4+1 P, agile, thrown
Perception: 13
10 + WIS (1) + prof (2)
Resonance: 2
CHA (1) + level (1)
Saves:
Fortitude: +1
CON (0) + prof (trained 1)
Reflex: +6
DEX (4) + prof (expert 2)
Will: +3
WIS (1) + prof (expert 2)
Charismatic thief who travels with a circus as an acrobat to hide her illicit activities
Desert elf
Step 2: Ancestry - Elf
HP 6
Speed 30’
Low-Light vision
Traits: Elf, Humanoid
Ancestry Feat: Nimble (speed +5, ignore one square of difficult terrain during Stride)
Step 3: Background
Acrobat
Ability boosts: DEX and WIS
Skill feat: Steady balance
Skill: Circus lore
Step 4: Class
Rogue
Key ability: DEX
HP 8
Step 5: Finalize ability scores (4)
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 12
5c (adjust by Background): Str 10, Dex 14, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 12
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 12, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
5e (adjust by Class): Str 12, Dex 18, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Step 6: Apply your class
HP 8+CON (0)
Proficiencies
Perception: Expert
Fortitude save: Trained
Reflex save: Expert
Will save: Expert
Weapons: all simple, hand crossbow, rapier, sap, shortbow, shortsword (trained)
Armor: light (trained)
Features: Finesse Striker, Sneak Attack, Surprise Attack
Rogue Feat: Nimble Dodge
Skill Feat: Experienced smuggler
Step 7: Determine skill modifiers
Skills (10+ Int): 12
Acrobatics, Arcana, Athletics, Crafting, Deception, Diplomacy, Nature, Performance, Society, Stealth, Survival, Thievery
Background Skill: Circus Lore
Signature Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Crafting, Deception, Diplomacy, Intimidation, Performance, Society, Stealth, Thievery
Step 8: Buy equipment
150 SP starting
Leather armour (15 sp) (1)
Rapier (15 sp) (1)
Sap (1 sp) (L)
Shortbow (30 sp) (1)
20 arrows (2 sp) (L)
Daggers, 2 (4 sp) 2L
Darts, 5 (5 cp) 5L
Backpack (1 sp) -
Bedroll (1 cp) (L)
Belt pouch (4 cp) -
Caltrops (3 cp) (L)
Candles, 10 (1 cp) -
Chalk, 10 (1 cp) -
Climbing kit (5 sp) (1)
Clothing, ordinary (1sp) -
Flint and steel (5 cp) -
Hooded lantern (7) L
Mirror (10 sp), -
Religious symbol, wooden, Desna (1 sp), L
Rope, silk, 50’ (10 sp) L
Sheaths, 3 (3 cp) -
Thieves’ tools (30 sp) L
Torches, 10 (1 cp) L
Waterskin (5 cp) L
Spent: 134 sp 9 cp
Remaining: 15 sp 1 cp
Step 9:
Age: 127
Alignment: CG
Deity: Desna
Gender: Female
HP: 14
(elf 6 + rogue 8 + CON 0)
AC: 16
10+DEX (4)+prof (1) + armour AC (1)
TAC: 15
10 + DEX (4) + prof (1) + armour TAC (0)
Bulk 4 + 17 L = 5
Encumbered: 6
Max: 11
Hero Points: 1
Melee:
Rapier: +6, 1d6+4 P, deadly d8, disarm, finesse
Dagger +6, 1d4+4 P, agile, finesse, thrown 10’, versatile S
Sap +3, 1d6+4 B, agile, non-lethal
Ranged:
Shortbow: 60’, +6, 1d6 P, Deadly d10, reload 0
Darts: 20’, +6, 1d4+1 P, agile, thrown
Perception: 13
10 + WIS (1) + prof (2)
Resonance: 2
CHA (1) + level (1)
Saves:
Fortitude: +1
CON (0) + prof (trained 1)
Reflex: +6
DEX (4) + prof (expert 2)
Will: +3
WIS (1) + prof (expert 2)
Aug 9, 2018 1:29 am
Finally had time to write up the character. Had him made for a few days now, but it took a bit to transfer from paper to computer.
[ +- ] Elf Druid
Step 1: Character concept
An older elf living out in the wilderness, wandering from place to place. Helping those in need, but mainly hanging out with nature.
Step 2: Choose an Ancestry - Elf
HP: 6, Size: Medium, Speed: 30, Ability Boosts: Dexterity, Intelligence, and Wisdom, Ability Flaw: Constitution, Languages Common and Elven, Traits: Elf and Humanoid, Low-light Vision
Ancestry Feat: Keen Hearing
Step 3: Choose a Background - Nomad
Ability Boosts: Wisdom and Strength
Skill Feat: Assurance (Survival)
Skill: Forest Lore (Trained)
Step 4: Choose a Class - Druid
Key Ability: Wisdom
Step 5: Finalize Ability Scores
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 10
5c (adjust by Background): Str 12, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 10
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 14, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 10
5e (adjust by Class): Str 14, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 18, Cha 10
Step 6: Apply your Class
HP: 8 + Con(0)
Proficiencies
Perception - Trained
Saving Throws
Fort - Expert
Ref - Trained
Will - Expert
Skills: 4 + Int(1)
Athletics - Trained
Crafting - Trained
Medicine - Trained
Nature - Trained
Survival - Trained
Weapons: All simple weapons and scimitar - Trained
Armor: All light and medium armor not made of metal - Trained
Light and heavy shields not made of metal - Trained
Spells: Primal Spells - Trained
Signature Skills
Crafting
Nature
Survival
Intimidate
Druidic Language
Druidic Order - Wild
Intimidation - Trained
Wild Shape feat
Cast Wild Claws for 1 spell point
Anathema - Can't become fully domesticated by the temptations of civilizaton
Wild Empathy
Step 7: Determine Skill Modifiers
Acrobatics (Dex+Prof+Item-Armor) +1
Arcana (Int+Prof+Item) 0
Athletics (Str+Prof+Item-Armor) |*| +3
Crafting (Int+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +2
Deception (Cha+Prof+Item) -1
Diplomacy (Cha+Prof+Item) -1
Intimidation (Cha+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +1
Lore (Forest) (Int+Prof+Item) |*| +2
Medicine (Wis+Prof+Item) |*| +5
Nature (Wis+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +5
Occultism (Int+Prof+Item) 0
Performance (Cha+Prof+Item) -1
Religion (Wis+Prof+Item) +3
Society (Int+Prof+Item) 0
Stealth (Dex+Prof+Item-Armor) +1
Survival (Wis+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +5
Thievery (Dex+Prof+Item-Armor) +1
Step 8: Buy Equipment
Coins 0 PP | 0 GP | 105 SP | 2 CP
Bulk (Encumbered @ 5+Str | Max @ 10+Str) 3 and L(2) (Enc: 7 | Max: 12)
Equipment (Qty - Name - Bulk - Price)
1x Leather Armor - 1 - 15 SP
1x Heavy wooden shield - 1 - 10 SP
1x Staff(Wrapped in holly and mistletoe) - 1 - 0 SP
1x Sling - L - 0 SP
10x sling bullets - L - 1 CP
1x Backpack - N/A - 1 SP Backpack Bulk: 3 and L(8)
1x Bedroll - L - 1 CP
1x Hemp Rope - 1 - 1 SP
1x Cookware - 2 - 10 SP
1x Winter Clothes - N/A - 4 SP
1x Flint and Steal - N/A - 5 CP
1x Waterskin - L - 5 CP
10x Torch - L - 1 CP
5x Rations - L - 25 CP
Step 9 Fill in the Finishing Details
Age: 344
Alignment: CG
Deity: Erastil
Gender: Male
HP: 14
AC: 14
(10 + Dex(2) + Prof(1) + Armor(1))
TAC: 13
(10 + Dex(2) + Prof(1) + Armor(0))
Hero Points: 1
Melee:
Staff: +3, 1d4+2 B, Two-hand d8
Ranged:
Sling: 50' +3, 1d6+1 B, Propulsive
Perception: 5
Wis(4) + Prof(1)
Resonance Points: 1
Saving Throws
Fort: +3
Con(0) + Prof(Expert 2)
Ref: +3
Dex(2) + Prof(Trained 1)
Will: +6
Wis(4) + Prof(Expert 2)
An older elf living out in the wilderness, wandering from place to place. Helping those in need, but mainly hanging out with nature.
Step 2: Choose an Ancestry - Elf
HP: 6, Size: Medium, Speed: 30, Ability Boosts: Dexterity, Intelligence, and Wisdom, Ability Flaw: Constitution, Languages Common and Elven, Traits: Elf and Humanoid, Low-light Vision
Ancestry Feat: Keen Hearing
Step 3: Choose a Background - Nomad
Ability Boosts: Wisdom and Strength
Skill Feat: Assurance (Survival)
Skill: Forest Lore (Trained)
Step 4: Choose a Class - Druid
Key Ability: Wisdom
Step 5: Finalize Ability Scores
5a (Start with 10s): Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10
5b (adjust by Ancestry): Str 10, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 10
5c (adjust by Background): Str 12, Dex 12, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 10
5d (adjust by 4 free boosts): Str 14, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 10
5e (adjust by Class): Str 14, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 18, Cha 10
Step 6: Apply your Class
HP: 8 + Con(0)
Proficiencies
Perception - Trained
Saving Throws
Fort - Expert
Ref - Trained
Will - Expert
Skills: 4 + Int(1)
Athletics - Trained
Crafting - Trained
Medicine - Trained
Nature - Trained
Survival - Trained
Weapons: All simple weapons and scimitar - Trained
Armor: All light and medium armor not made of metal - Trained
Light and heavy shields not made of metal - Trained
Spells: Primal Spells - Trained
Signature Skills
Crafting
Nature
Survival
Intimidate
Druidic Language
Druidic Order - Wild
Intimidation - Trained
Wild Shape feat
Cast Wild Claws for 1 spell point
Anathema - Can't become fully domesticated by the temptations of civilizaton
Wild Empathy
Step 7: Determine Skill Modifiers
Acrobatics (Dex+Prof+Item-Armor) +1
Arcana (Int+Prof+Item) 0
Athletics (Str+Prof+Item-Armor) |*| +3
Crafting (Int+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +2
Deception (Cha+Prof+Item) -1
Diplomacy (Cha+Prof+Item) -1
Intimidation (Cha+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +1
Lore (Forest) (Int+Prof+Item) |*| +2
Medicine (Wis+Prof+Item) |*| +5
Nature (Wis+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +5
Occultism (Int+Prof+Item) 0
Performance (Cha+Prof+Item) -1
Religion (Wis+Prof+Item) +3
Society (Int+Prof+Item) 0
Stealth (Dex+Prof+Item-Armor) +1
Survival (Wis+Prof+Item) [$]|*| +5
Thievery (Dex+Prof+Item-Armor) +1
Step 8: Buy Equipment
Coins 0 PP | 0 GP | 105 SP | 2 CP
Bulk (Encumbered @ 5+Str | Max @ 10+Str) 3 and L(2) (Enc: 7 | Max: 12)
Equipment (Qty - Name - Bulk - Price)
1x Leather Armor - 1 - 15 SP
1x Heavy wooden shield - 1 - 10 SP
1x Staff(Wrapped in holly and mistletoe) - 1 - 0 SP
1x Sling - L - 0 SP
10x sling bullets - L - 1 CP
1x Backpack - N/A - 1 SP Backpack Bulk: 3 and L(8)
1x Bedroll - L - 1 CP
1x Hemp Rope - 1 - 1 SP
1x Cookware - 2 - 10 SP
1x Winter Clothes - N/A - 4 SP
1x Flint and Steal - N/A - 5 CP
1x Waterskin - L - 5 CP
10x Torch - L - 1 CP
5x Rations - L - 25 CP
Step 9 Fill in the Finishing Details
Age: 344
Alignment: CG
Deity: Erastil
Gender: Male
HP: 14
AC: 14
(10 + Dex(2) + Prof(1) + Armor(1))
TAC: 13
(10 + Dex(2) + Prof(1) + Armor(0))
Hero Points: 1
Melee:
Staff: +3, 1d4+2 B, Two-hand d8
Ranged:
Sling: 50' +3, 1d6+1 B, Propulsive
Perception: 5
Wis(4) + Prof(1)
Resonance Points: 1
Saving Throws
Fort: +3
Con(0) + Prof(Expert 2)
Ref: +3
Dex(2) + Prof(Trained 1)
Will: +6
Wis(4) + Prof(Expert 2)
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