Character Creation

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Aug 13, 2018 12:23 am
Hello, and welcome. I've run this campaign several times—it's great fun, but it's really hard. There are a lot of battles in here that are designed to kill you dead. This campaign definitely favors players who relish a challenge, but there's also a HUGE amount of opportunity for great role play.

Material Allowed:
You may use any Paizo material from the d20PFSRD. As long as I can look it up on that site, and it's not 3rd-party material, you're good to go. Play what's fun for you. HOWEVER! This campaign is set in Greyhawk, so you'll be using the Greyhawk pantheon and cultures instead of the ones from Pathfinder. I will be adding a post in the Character Knowledge section about prominent deities in the region shortly. See below.

Local Deities:
There are four established temples in Cauldron—St. Cuthbert, Pelor, Kord, and Wee Jas. There is a shrine to Fharlanghn, the god of travel at the Lucky Monkey. Additional shrines to Pelor, Wee Jas, Moradin, Yondalla, and Garl Glittergold can be found in the outlying towns and villages. Here are the domains associated with each of the common deities:

https://image.ibb.co/hiy2Fp/deities.png

Ability Scores:
Use the standard method (4d6 drop lowest) to generate your ability scores, but roll three (3) sets instead of one. You may choose which of the three sets you will use for your character. Please roll your stats in this thread (ideally in one post to keep things clean), and then let me know which of the three sets you'll be using.

Alignment: No evil alignments, please. I'm not down with that. I like my heroes to be heroic. =)

Starting Gold: Take the average amount of starting gold for your class.

Backgrounds:
The campaign works best if your character is from the Cauldron region. You're not required to do this, but I want to encourage it, so: Any character who hails from one of the towns or villages in the region may have a +1 bonus to any one ability score. List this on your character under Special Abilities as "Local Hero ([Name of Town]) - [Stat Modified]" (example: Local Hero (Hollowsky) – +1 Charisma). You can find a list of the towns in the region, along with a brief description of each, in this thread.

Character Sheets:
I will be creating a shared Google drive folder to store our campaign materials. There will be a spot in there for your character sheets, and a fillable PDF template for you to use. Keeping the character sheets there (and in that format) makes it easier for me to keep track of everyone.
Aug 13, 2018 5:18 pm
Just to check before I delve deep into character creation, are the Occult Classes on the approved list? I have seen other games where the GM wasn't a fan on those mechanics. I'm not dead-set on any of them, but just want to verify.

So Block 1 is the set I will be using...before racial adjustment I am working with: 16, 16, 15, 14, 12, 12.
That is a nice stat block right there.
Last edited August 13, 2018 5:27 pm

Rolls

Stat block 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (4335) = 15

4d6 : (2515) = 13

4d6 : (4663) = 19

4d6 : (2626) = 16

4d6 : (5464) = 19

4d6 : (5526) = 18

Stat Block 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6262) = 16

4d6 : (6414) = 15

4d6 : (6151) = 13

4d6 : (3316) = 13

4d6 : (2156) = 14

4d6 : (5425) = 16

Stat Block 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6121) = 10

4d6 : (6116) = 14

4d6 : (4443) = 15

4d6 : (2346) = 15

4d6 : (6561) = 18

4d6 : (1521) = 9

Aug 13, 2018 7:50 pm
MushroomMage says:
Just to check before I delve deep into character creation, are the Occult Classes on the approved list?
Yep. I haven't played with them enough to firm up an opinion either way.
Aug 13, 2018 9:35 pm
Stat rolls

Looks like I will be going with stat block 3. Base stats before adjustments will be 16, 16, 15, 14, 12, 10.
Better than I have done in the past.
Last edited August 13, 2018 9:38 pm

Rolls

Stat Block 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (5631) = 15

4d6 : (6151) = 13

4d6 : (3461) = 14

4d6 : (2116) = 10

4d6 : (3264) = 15

4d6 : (5162) = 14

Stat Block 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (2631) = 12

4d6 : (4412) = 11

4d6 : (2442) = 12

4d6 : (5243) = 14

4d6 : (1355) = 14

4d6 : (4123) = 10

Stat Block 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (4625) = 17

4d6 : (3363) = 15

4d6 : (5356) = 19

4d6 : (2536) = 16

4d6 : (6461) = 17

4d6 : (6221) = 11

Aug 13, 2018 9:36 pm
Let's start off with the rolls!

I'm going with set 2, pretty clearly! As for concept, I have NO idea, but I'm going to figure that out tonight.

Set 1 - (15,13,13,12,11,11)
Set 2 - (17,15,14,14,12,11)
Set 3 - (16,14,11,10,9,5)

Set 1 - (15,13,13,12,11,11)

4d6 - ( 6, 1, 3, 3 ) = 13-1=12

4d6 - ( 3, 6, 6, 1 ) = 16-1=15

4d6 - ( 6, 4, 3, 2 ) = 15-2=13

4d6 - ( 1, 4, 5, 2 ) = 12-1=11

4d6 - ( 2, 1, 6, 5 ) = 14-1=13

4d6 - ( 5, 2, 3, 3 ) = 13-2=11

Set 2 - (17,15,14,14,12,11)

4d6 - ( 6, 1, 6, 3 ) = 16-1=15

4d6 - ( 6, 6, 3, 5 ) = 20-3=17

4d6 - ( 2, 6, 4, 2 ) = 14-2=12

4d6 - ( 6, 2, 2, 6 ) = 16-2=14

4d6 - ( 2, 2, 6, 3 ) = 13-2=11

4d6 - ( 3, 6, 3, 5 ) = 17-3=14

Set 3 - (16, 14, 11, 10, 9, 5)

4d6 - ( 2, 2, 3, 4 ) = 11-2=9

4d6 - ( 1, 2, 2, 1 ) = 6-1=5

4d6 - ( 1, 4, 4, 6 ) = 15-1=14

4d6 - ( 3, 4, 2, 4 ) = 13-2=11

4d6 - ( 4, 2, 6, 6 ) = 18-2=16

4d6 - ( 2, 5, 3, 1 ) = 11-1=10
Last edited August 13, 2018 9:40 pm

Rolls

Set 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6133) = 13

4d6 : (3661) = 16

4d6 : (6432) = 15

4d6 : (1452) = 12

4d6 : (2165) = 14

4d6 : (5233) = 13

Set 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6163) = 16

4d6 : (6635) = 20

4d6 : (2642) = 14

4d6 : (6226) = 16

4d6 : (2263) = 13

4d6 : (3635) = 17

Set 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (2234) = 11

4d6 : (1221) = 6

4d6 : (1446) = 15

4d6 : (3424) = 13

4d6 : (4266) = 18

4d6 : (2531) = 11

Aug 13, 2018 9:41 pm
Now that the stats are turning out pretty good, does everyone have an idea as to what class they are looking at?
Aug 13, 2018 10:02 pm
I am bouncing around between several ideas. Witch or Shaman or Wizard are my go to...but honestly I'm open to anything at this point.
Aug 14, 2018 12:30 am
I'm strongly leaning towards an Ifrit sorcerer with the fire elemental bloodline. He'd be from the Cauldron proper, loving the whole "living in the caldera of the dormant volcano as a partial fireblood" idea.
Aug 14, 2018 1:43 am
That is cool!
Aug 14, 2018 5:47 am
MushroomMage says:
That is cool!
I agree!
Aug 14, 2018 5:49 am
MushroomMage says:
I am bouncing around between several ideas. Witch or Shaman or Wizard are my go to...but honestly I'm open to anything at this point.
Not sure if this will help you pick:
There will be a lot of dungeon delving, some urban stuff, a bit of wilderness stuff, and some extraplanar goodness.
Aug 14, 2018 10:55 am
I have never done a TWF character. Thinking Ranger TWF or possibly a TWF Fighter. Suggestions on which? I have almost always played a rogue.
Aug 14, 2018 12:47 pm
Rolled up! Wow, stats are a heck of a lot higher then I'm used to. Hope this doesn't bust up the game, but you did say it was somewhat a meat grinder.

I'll be going with set 1 with 15, 17, 11, 18, 15, 9

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Set 1

4d6( 6, 4, 1, 5 ) = 16

4d6( 1, 6, 6, 5 ) = 18

4d6( 5, 2, 2, 4 ) = 13

4d6( 6, 6, 6, 5 ) = 23

4d6( 6, 4, 4, 5 ) = 19

4d6( 2, 1, 6, 1 ) = 10
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Set 2

4d6( 6, 2, 2, 4 ) = 14

4d6( 6, 5, 1, 4 ) = 16

4d6( 6, 5, 3, 1 ) = 15

4d6( 1, 6, 6, 2 ) = 15

4d6( 5, 3, 1, 3 ) = 12

4d6( 3, 2, 1, 5 ) = 11
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Set 3
4d6( 5, 4, 5, 4 ) = 18

4d6( 6, 2, 5, 4 ) = 17

4d6( 4, 5, 1, 2 ) = 12

4d6( 6, 6, 2, 5 ) = 19

4d6( 6, 4, 5, 5 ) = 20

4d6( 2, 2, 6, 3 ) = 13
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Not sure what to play yet, stuck between Paladin, Priest or War priest
Last edited August 14, 2018 1:03 pm
Aug 14, 2018 2:10 pm
Elveron, I think it might be better to use the fighter than the Ranger. Just looking at what LadyBrash posted " Lots of dungeon delving, a bit of wilderness". Just guessing though.
Aug 14, 2018 2:16 pm
Yeah, I've read that. Going to go tank, probably sword and board to absorb attacks for others. Now deciding between fighter and paladin. We could both go paled in and play it differently.
Last edited August 14, 2018 2:22 pm
Aug 14, 2018 4:23 pm
For sure, were you just going to go in as a stock Paladin or looking at some archetypes? Was going to try a Pally with the "Warrior of the holy light" archetype. Also looking at a stock Cleric of Pelor.
Aug 14, 2018 5:09 pm
OK...so after too much thought I am going to got nuts and play...a specialist wizard. I know, at first glance it doesn't seem like that big of a reveal...however...pending GM approval...I would like to build a Familiar Adept Foresight (Divination) Specialist. This character's motto is "Forewarned is forearmed." Always doing her best to know what is coming so the party can be prepared.
Aug 14, 2018 5:37 pm
How do we handle starting HP and gold? Rolling random?
Aug 14, 2018 5:57 pm
I'm going stock pally. Actually looking at dwarf paladin. Might be a challenge but, should be fun.
Aug 14, 2018 5:57 pm
In Pathfinder its usually assumed first level is max hp, gold is up to the GM.
Aug 14, 2018 6:07 pm
PagrZero says:
In Pathfinder its usually assumed first level is max hp, gold is up to the GM.
Thanks PgrZero. With all the game rules rattling around in my brain, I wasn't sure. Also didn't think to look and see what the SRD said or to dig out the book in the other room.
Aug 14, 2018 6:14 pm
Yep, so after making a Cleric and a Paladin and staring at the sheets for an hour. I decided on going as a Cleric of Pelor.

No problem MushroomMage, when I run I usually just go for the gold average just to be safe.
Last edited August 14, 2018 6:17 pm
Aug 14, 2018 7:33 pm
MushroomMage says:
How do we handle starting HP and gold? Rolling random?
Starting HP will be max.

Take the average amount for starting gold.
Aug 14, 2018 7:44 pm
LadyBrash, how do I upload my character sheet to the shared folder? I tried to drop it in but it told me I didn't have permission.
Aug 14, 2018 8:05 pm
PagrZero says:
LadyBrash, how do I upload my character sheet to the shared folder? I tried to drop it in but it told me I didn't have permission.
Ack! Sorry! I went and double-checked the permissions for the folder and I had it on view, not edit. Try again -- you should be good to go now. Let me know how it goes.
Aug 14, 2018 8:21 pm
And we're good! Thank you. Moved over without a problem. The file name (and character) is Rand.
Aug 15, 2018 3:33 am
I have also submitted my character, both in PDF form and here on GP. I present Kija Fen, ready for adventure!

OH...and I forgot to put the subcategory on Craft (weapons) on the PDF, it just says Craft, but it does say that on the GP character sheet.
Last edited August 15, 2018 3:40 am
Aug 15, 2018 3:47 am
Yay! Two down, four to go.

Will you guys also give me a little bit of backstory? It doesn't have to be anything elaborate, just some quick and dirty info about how they grew up, what they did for a living, and what happened to make them want to be adventurers would be phenomenal.

Mushroom, I did notice that you included yours on Kija's GP sheet. Thank you!!

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Aug 15, 2018 5:05 am
Sorry about the slow action from me, rolls coming up shortly, I usually take a 'fill' roll, but I enjoy playing just about every class, so currently thinking a rogue, but we shall see!

edit 1 added in 'second' block again

edit 2
Taking block 1
4d6 - ( 4, , 4, 3 ) = 11
4d6 - ( 4, 5, , 6 ) = 15
4d6 - ( 6, 5, 4, ) = 15
4d6 - ( 4, 6, 5, ) = 15
4d6 - ( 4, 5, , 4 ) = 13
4d6 - ( 4, 6, 4, ) = 14
Last edited August 15, 2018 5:14 am

Rolls

stats, block 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (4143) = 12

4d6 : (4536) = 18

4d6 : (6544) = 19

4d6 : (4654) = 19

4d6 : (4534) = 16

4d6 : (4642) = 16

stats, block 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (4645) = 19

4d6 : (6533) = 17

4d6 : (6564) = 21

4d6 : (1534) = 13

4d6 : (2443) = 13

4d6 : (4411) = 10

somehow lost block 2? - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (3545) = 17

4d6 : (5143) = 13

4d6 : (1421) = 8

4d6 : (2224) = 10

4d6 : (2165) = 14

4d6 : (4544) = 17

Aug 15, 2018 1:18 pm
OK, after a bunch of computer glitches my character is uploaded. Are we doing traits?
Aug 15, 2018 4:16 pm
Glitches +1 I foolishly didn't save before going to bed and my pc restarted itself, adobe saved my bacon by restoring an unsaved file (the sheet).
Aug 15, 2018 6:45 pm
Elveron says:
Are we doing traits?
That's up to you.
Aug 15, 2018 6:51 pm
LadyBrash says:
Elveron says:
Are we doing traits?
That's up to you.
If we're taking it as a vote I'll say yes, adds a little more options and spice to things. But would it be too much book keeping?
Aug 15, 2018 7:16 pm
PagrZero says:
LadyBrash says:
Elveron says:
Are we doing traits?
That's up to you.
If we're taking it as a vote I'll say yes, adds a little more options and spice to things. But would it be too much book keeping?
The bookkeeping won't be a problem.
Aug 15, 2018 7:26 pm
So I have a rogue on virtual paper and a backstory floating around my head..... But will wait to see what else pops up (in case soemoen else is really wanting to rogue it up). We have half the characters at this point (not including me) right?
Aug 15, 2018 7:26 pm
Also I've not done pathfinder with traits much, so I'd be down with that.

Edit- Typo! Bane of my fat-fingers!
Last edited August 15, 2018 8:28 pm
Aug 15, 2018 8:33 pm
Razlus says:
So I have a rogue on virtual paper and a backstory floating around my head..... But will wait to see what else pops up (in case soemoen else is really wanting to rogue it up). We have half the characters at this point (not including me) right?
Yep, I have 3 sheets uploaded to the drive and then yours. Here's the load-out so far:

Elveron - Paladin
MushroomMage - Wizard
PagrZero - Cleric of Pelor
Razlus - Rogue
Aug 16, 2018 3:37 am
OK, if nothing changes by tomorrow evening (I'm est) will finish it up (didn't chose traits yet) and get it uploaded.
Aug 16, 2018 4:14 pm
Uploaded again with traits.
Aug 17, 2018 1:29 am
Uploaded here and google, backstory (which I may tinker with a bit, I dunno).
Aug 17, 2018 3:22 am
Razlus says:
Uploaded here and google, backstory (which I may tinker with a bit, I dunno).
Got it, thank you. How do you pronounce your character's name?
Aug 17, 2018 7:20 am
Two syllables, sdi-on (like saying ski with a d instead, I think) a-moo.

People always say that, and my account name wrong, but they're made up words so, I don't get mad.
Aug 17, 2018 8:27 pm
We have four complete characters now, and the others haven't posted in a while. I've removed them to open spots for other people who would like to play. Would you like to get started now and integrate those people when they're ready?
Aug 18, 2018 4:03 am
My rolls.

Rolls

Stat block 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6656) = 23

4d6 : (3255) = 15

4d6 : (6332) = 14

4d6 : (4616) = 17

4d6 : (5113) = 10

4d6 : (5333) = 14

Stat block 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (2144) = 11

4d6 : (5635) = 19

4d6 : (5655) = 21

4d6 : (3364) = 16

4d6 : (5542) = 16

4d6 : (6113) = 11

Stat block 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (3451) = 13

4d6 : (4453) = 16

4d6 : (6233) = 14

4d6 : (2661) = 15

4d6 : (5455) = 19

4d6 : (4354) = 16

Aug 18, 2018 4:09 am
Just jotting down notes.

block 1 - 18, 13, 12, 16, 9, 11
block 2 - 10, 16, 16, 13, 14, 10
block 3 - 12, 13, 12, 14, 14, 13

So it's between block 1 and 2....
Aug 18, 2018 4:19 am
Everybody has been rolling good stats. I'm excited. *squee*
Aug 18, 2018 4:25 am
So I'm just thinking aloud...

How does a halfling swashbuckler sound? Would that fit the campaign's mood/current party makeup?
Aug 18, 2018 4:27 am
Sorry. I'm new to this system.

I'm looking at this page for swashbuckler class and it has a entry for something called "parent class". What does that entail? Does that mean I need to gain levels in that class first?

https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/hybrid-classes/swashbuckler/
Last edited August 18, 2018 4:27 am
Aug 18, 2018 4:29 am
No, that means that the hybrid class is roughly based on the two parents. If a fighter and a gunslinger had a baby, it would probably be a swashbuckler.
Aug 18, 2018 4:37 am
Okay hello everyone, nice to be here...!
So let's see if I can figure out this dice roller:
let's do this
Last edited August 18, 2018 4:41 am

Rolls

roll set 1 - #1 - (4d6)

(1233) = 9

roll set 1 - #2 - (4d6)

(6214) = 13

roll set 1 - #3 - (4d6)

(2414) = 11

roll set 1 - #4 - (4d6)

(6451) = 16

roll set 1 - #5 - (4d6)

(3365) = 17

roll set 1 - #6 - (4d6)

(1655) = 17

Aug 18, 2018 4:43 am
let's try it that way
ROLL set 2

Rolls

roll set 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (4163) = 14

4d6 : (4643) = 17

4d6 : (4113) = 9

4d6 : (2116) = 10

4d6 : (3652) = 16

4d6 : (6232) = 13

Aug 18, 2018 4:44 am
okay I think I got this...
roll set 3

Rolls

roll set 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (3335) = 14

4d6 : (5451) = 15

4d6 : (1122) = 6

4d6 : (3622) = 13

4d6 : (5152) = 13

4d6 : (2543) = 14

Aug 18, 2018 4:50 am
So definitely going with the first set: 8, 12,10, 15, 14, 16
Will try and post my idea for a character tomorrow night.

Cheers !

p.s: found the blank character sheet on the google drive. Can someone walk me through the process of filling it? Do I download it and if so, in which format do I post it again ? Not sure how to go about this. Thanks !
Last edited August 18, 2018 5:04 am
Aug 18, 2018 5:28 am
AshDrunbar says:

p.s: found the blank character sheet on the google drive. Can someone walk me through the process of filling it? Do I download it and if so, in which format do I post it again ? Not sure how to go about this. Thanks !
I think you download it. Fill it out then upload it to the google drive again. It's a fillable pdf. So just open it with any PDF viewer.

Also, LadyBrash - if I do go with the swashbuckler character, he'd be based somewhat on an NPC I made for our other game. So it may be very gentle spoiler. I hope that's alright with you.
Aug 18, 2018 5:46 am
You don't even have to download it, really. Just copy it and rename it to your character, then right click and open in Dochub or some similar PDF editor.

Tonka, I'm good with that. Separation of church and state is a skill I have.
Aug 18, 2018 2:08 pm
I'm going through equipments right now and was wondering how much for a grooming kit (like razor, comb, etc.)? It's not listed in the tables. Also, do I need to keep track of rations and such? Should I be buying rations?
Aug 18, 2018 2:28 pm
No need to buy rations. Most of the game will take place in and around the city. You will have the opportunity to stock up for excursions before you go.

A grooming kit is 1gp. Grooming Kit
Aug 18, 2018 2:28 pm
BTW. I will be committing to a halfling swashbuckler with mouser archetype hailing from tiny village Hollowsky until someone raises an objection or counter with a good argument why I should not.
Aug 18, 2018 2:41 pm
Does swashbuckler's weapon finesse affect the str mod on CMB/CMD?
Aug 18, 2018 2:55 pm
Only for the maneuvers in which you're using a weapon.
Aug 18, 2018 3:06 pm
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?
Last edited August 18, 2018 3:17 pm
Aug 18, 2018 3:41 pm
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.
Aug 18, 2018 3:52 pm
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.
Aug 18, 2018 4:09 pm
LadyBrash says:
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.
Aug 18, 2018 4:20 pm
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.
Aug 18, 2018 4:29 pm
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.
Aug 18, 2018 4:29 pm
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 ?
Last edited August 18, 2018 4:37 pm
Aug 18, 2018 4:31 pm
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?
Aug 18, 2018 4:39 pm
AshDrunbar says:

p.p.s: not sure about feats, how many does he get at level 1, if any ?
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.
Aug 18, 2018 4:57 pm
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.
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Aug 18, 2018 6:51 pm
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.
Aug 18, 2018 7:14 pm
Thank you. That cleared everything up!
Aug 18, 2018 11:41 pm
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 ?
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Aug 18, 2018 11:47 pm
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.
Aug 18, 2018 11:59 pm
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)?
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Aug 19, 2018 1:46 am
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.
Aug 19, 2018 2:14 am
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.
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Aug 19, 2018 3:08 am
More questions from me (I know, I know). Does my halfling +1 bonus to attack rolls count towards CMB and CMD?
Aug 19, 2018 4:15 am
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.
Aug 19, 2018 5:57 am
Razlus says:
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).
Aug 19, 2018 11:56 am
twotonkatrucks says:
More questions from me (I know, I know). Does my halfling +1 bonus to attack rolls count towards CMB and CMD?
Sorry twotonkatruck but no. Your bonus is +1 to AC and to hit rolls in normal combat, but -1 on CMD and CMB so the small bonus never applies to combat maneuvers. You can hit and dodge the big guys till they just pick up. :P
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Aug 19, 2018 12:31 pm
PagrZero says:
twotonkatrucks says:
More questions from me (I know, I know). Does my halfling +1 bonus to attack rolls count towards CMB and CMD?
Sorry twotonkatruck but no. Your bonus is +1 to AC and to hit rolls in normal combat, but -1 on CMD and CMB so the small bonus never applies to combat maneuvers. You can hit and dodge the big guys till they just pick up. :P
Thanks! That's what I thought. Otherwise the -1 would be moot.
Aug 19, 2018 10:35 pm
Found dirty, naked and alone as a small child, Sdion may never know who his original family was or what became of them. Thoughts which would bother many but that haven't crossed his mind in years.

Raised by the man who found him, a retired adventurer named Ern Amu, surrounded Sdion with curiosities and tools collected from a lifetime of adventure, and hearing the attached tales, filled his head with dreams of adventure.

Unable to play with other children due to their parent's interference, Sdion focused any spare moment playing with mechanical oddities or running around in far too large armor with a stick for a sword, unswayed by Ern's tales of hardship and loss.

Seeing in Sdion the same thirst for adventure and exploration as once in himself, Ern taught his young ward everything he could about dungeons and adventures, and how to survive them, drilling hours of skills, weapons and all the little things that one would need to be aware of.
Aug 20, 2018 12:44 pm
Dracone is the only son of Father Dratine one of two priests in Kingfisher Hollow serving the church of St. Cuthbert. Father Dratine is a common Priest, no healing or Divine powers usually bestowed upon clerics of the church, as such, some thought less of him and Dracone often ended up on the receiving end of bullying by the town's children. This had gone on for years until Alek Tercival stepped in. Alek noticed something in Dracone that others didn't and he helped guide him towards down the path that created Dracone for who he is now, a defender of Law and Justice for others.
Aug 22, 2018 3:10 pm
Not sure if its too late or not, but is it ok if I can swap out the strength domain for the sun domain instead. I'm feeling like strength might not be in Rands style.
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Aug 22, 2018 3:25 pm
PagrZero says:
Not sure if its too late or not, but is it ok if I can swap out the strength domain for the sun domain instead. I'm feeling like strength might not be in Rands style.
Yes, that's fine. I agree with you that your character is playing out that way.
Aug 24, 2018 5:53 pm
I'm starting to think Toe is developing more as a smooth talker than a good fibber. If the DM permits, can I change my skill point spent on Bluff to Diplomacy?
Aug 24, 2018 11:42 pm
twotonkatrucks says:
I'm starting to think Toe is developing more as a smooth talker than a good fibber. If the DM permits, can I change my skill point spent on Bluff to Diplomacy?
Yes.
Nov 21, 2018 3:26 am
I take Stats 2, Make a slayer (2nd level take trap finding). Race:?
Stats 1: 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6
( 2, 6, 6, 4 ) = 16
( 5, 2, 1, 1 ) = 8
( 5, 6, 3, 2 ) = 14
( 3, 6, 1, 1 ) = 10
( 2, 4, 5, 1 ) = 11
( 1, 5, 3, 2 ) = 10

Stats 2: 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6
( 5, 6, 5, 6 ) 17
( 4, 3, 6, 3 ) 15
( 3, 6, 5, 5 ) 16
( 4, 2, 3, 4 ) 11
( 4, 3, 1, 3 ) 10
( 3, 6, 2, 4 ) 13

Stats 3: 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6
( 4, 6, 1, 1 ) 11
( 5, 1, 1, 4 ) 10
( 6, 2, 2, 5 ) 13
( 2, 4, 5, 2 ) 11
( 4, 5, 2, 4 ) 13
( 6, 2, 1, 4 ) 12
Nov 28, 2018 9:08 am
I submitted an elven fighter but I'll roll the stats for him again in this thread as requested.
Nov 28, 2018 12:13 pm
Stat rolls for Fergus the elven fighter

I guess I'll take number 3 and end up with a nice 6 for one score!
Last edited November 28, 2018 12:19 pm

Rolls

set 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (1635) = 15

4d6 : (5652) = 18

4d6 : (1251) = 9

4d6 : (1234) = 10

4d6 : (1124) = 8

4d6 : (3115) = 10

set 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (2351) = 11

4d6 : (1652) = 14

4d6 : (3434) = 14

4d6 : (1251) = 9

4d6 : (4546) = 19

4d6 : (1626) = 15

set 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (2561) = 14

4d6 : (6512) = 14

4d6 : (2356) = 16

4d6 : (4342) = 13

4d6 : (2131) = 7

4d6 : (1653) = 15

Nov 29, 2018 7:06 pm
Here are the stat rolls.

So I'll be taking the third set:

10, 17, 12, 17, 16, 14

Uploaded the character sheet for Green Alisha the half-orc barbarian, let me know if I messed anything up.
Now working on writing up the backstory.
Last edited November 29, 2018 10:44 pm

Rolls

Set 1 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (1331) = 8

4d6 : (2544) = 15

4d6 : (5352) = 15

4d6 : (1623) = 12

4d6 : (3264) = 15

4d6 : (3536) = 17

Set 2 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (5445) = 18

4d6 : (4233) = 12

4d6 : (1241) = 8

4d6 : (3521) = 11

4d6 : (3522) = 12

4d6 : (4454) = 17

Set 3 - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (1424) = 11

4d6 : (6256) = 19

4d6 : (4531) = 13

4d6 : (6615) = 18

4d6 : (5456) = 20

4d6 : (4146) = 15

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