Character Creation

Gotcha. Some of this stuff is hard to note on the character sheet. I might just have to remember them. Like the size bonus. I get +1 to AC but -1 to CMB/CMD, but the size modifier entry on those in the sheet all act like one entry so I can't put +1 in the AC and at the same time put -1 to CMB/CMD. Just a few minor hiccup but nothing terrible.

I have uploaded my basic character sheet and I have a good mental picture of him . I just need to think up a backstory.

EDIT: I can't guarantee I didn't make mistakes or interpreted the rules wrong some place so if any of you could look it over quickly to see if it's kosher - I'd appreciate it. I especially am not sure if I did the skill ranks correctly. I get 5 skill ranks I believe (4+1 from Int). I put one each on subset of class skills. So for those I get +3 per rank correct?

Wow, that's what I get for using someone else's editable PDF. Note for the next game: DON'T USE IT. Apologies.

I'm taking a look over your sheet. Gimme just a few.

I cleaned it up just a bit, because I'm anal. The only thing I saw was w/ your skills -- you just put the +3 bonus under rank. You actually get +1 for the rank, and THEN +3 for the trained bonus. So they're all 1 higher than they were. =)

This character looks adorable.

Ah I see. Thanks! I just noticed another mistake. I changed that extra +1 from local hero from CHA to CON but forgot to change the CHA. CHA should be 18 not 19. It won't affect the modifier so nothign else to change. I'll reup after correcting the mistake.

Oh dang. I just realized weapon finesse doesn't apply to damage. Would this nerf the character too much? I kind of want to keep him physically weak. But, -2 on damage on 1d4 weapon could spell problems. Or he could function more as a comic relief than effective combatant. :P.

I'll just go with it. He's got two weapon feat. so will be getting an extra attack to kind of make up for it.

Hey guys, so I'm just giving the finishing touches to my character: his name is Fhenryl "Turntimber" Amu, he's a half-elven ranger from Redgorge.
I actually thought about making him as either an older brother or a twin brother to Sdion Amu the rogue. we can imagine that either they got separated at birth, with Fhenryl being raised by his wood elf family, or that they chose separate paths while they were younger, etc. Obviously I would have to get both the DM and Razlus' green light on this, just thought it would be interesting to roleplay.
Okay, still have to get his equipment ready (will do that later on today), but will post his sheet on the drive now so the DM can check for mistakes etc.

p.s: and yes I did choose a ranger even though the campaign is more urban/dungeon based, just basically figured the group could use a ranged fighter type to complete it.

p.p.s: not sure about feats, how many does he get at level 1, if any ?

Sorry for the barrage of posts. One question. So if you have negative modifier on damage. How does that work in Pathfinder if say I roll a 1 or 2 so I get "damage" roll of 0 or less?

Unless you're a fighter, I believe just one. Some races may give you extra feats I don't know. I'm new to this also.

Hey LadyBrash. I think I should have +2 for my base attack bonus because I get +1 to attack rolls via racial/size bonus.

Also, I should only get -2 penalty to off hand weapon because it's light and I have the two weapon fighting feat. Correct? I've made these changes. Let me know if they look okay.

Tonka, I'll try to hit all your questions --

As far as damage goes, your class will make up for it at higher levels with all sorts of nifty abilities. You'll have to be a bit careful in the beginning. Minimum damage is always 1, so if your roll would come out to 0 or less, it's still 1.

Base attack bonus is always what's on your class table. Your +1 to attacks for your size bonus would add right into your attack entries on each individual weapon, and you're correct that I missed adding that in.

You're correct about the off-hand weapon as well. What I missed was the finesse part of it. So for your off-hand you should have: +1 BAB, +1 size, +5 Dex, -2 two-hand = +5

And for feats -- unless you're a human or a fighter (or some other exception I missed), you only get to choose 1 at 1st level.

Thank you. That cleared everything up!

Okay, I'm thinking of the Deadly Aim feat, since we don't have any good archer in the group yet.
On this note, I found a feat called "Big Game Hunter" on the d20PFSRD site, the source is noted as being from the Rise of the Runelords Player’s Guide.
Would something like that be acceptable in your campaign ?
What about the Ranger Archetypes, do we use those ?

Big Game Hunter is fine.

You may use the archetypes if you are so inclined, but you are not required to.

And for equipment: Yes. Take the average starting gold and use it to purchase equipment.

Okay great

So finally,as far as traits and personal story: where do we write this (I found nowhere on the character sheet) ? Would that be the PC Notes & Journal's thread ?

p.s: should I send a PM to Razlus to see if he's okay linking our respective characters' stories (as long as that also flies with you, of course)?

Jaqir, the ifrit fire sorcerer is done and submitted. Anyone that has spent time near the middle of Cauldron may have heard tales of the little hot-headed kid they called Huhu Huhu running about. Of late, he's managed to NOT burn down a shop, but other than that, he's largely a vagabond. His parents never knew that generations ago there was a deal struck with a Efreet and when Jaqir was born that debt was collected. His charcoal black hair is shot through with red and orange, a pair of wicked horns curl up just out of his hairline, and his skin is a deep, deep crimson. Forever hot to the touch and with eyes that burn in permanent fury, he found that he could tap into that elemental energy and harness pure flame with nary a thought.

Also submitted my character Toe, the halfling swashbuckler, mouser archetype.

People in the Cauldron area may have seen this dandy halfling strolling along on his red pony he calls Korvet or taking naps on top of city walls, decked out in purple tunic and trousers with knee high black boots, a purple plumed hat and a thin mustache. You may also have seen him courting women at various taverns in the city - how successful he is, is up for debate.

More questions from me (I know, I know). Does my halfling +1 bonus to attack rolls count towards CMB and CMD?

Ash I have no problems myself with you linking our stories, as long as it doesn't change mine much ;) let me know what you're thinking and I can try and incorporate it too.

sounds great... just can't seem to find the characters' backstories... do you have a link to yours ? Then we can discuss the details (obviously I'll do my best to take your story as the framework).