OK, I think I got this thing down.

Almac Zakarion (Fighter 4)

Male Human

Age 32

STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2)

INT 13 (+1) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 12 (+1)

AC 13

+ 2 Dex Bonus

+ 2 Armour Bonus: Leather Armour

+ 1 Shield Bonus: Buckler

Initiative: 16 (+4 Improved Initiative)

Fortitude: +6 (4 base + 2 Con)

Reflex: +3 (1 base + 2 Dex)

Willpower: +1 (1 base + 0 Wis)

Base Attack Bonus: +4

Melee Attack: ...

Ranged Attack: ...

Languages

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Common

Dwarven

Skills

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Intimidate (7)

Jump (4)

Climb (4)

Ride (2)

Knowledge (history) (2)

Feats

——-

Weapon Focus (Halberd)

Power Attack

Intimidating Strike

[General, Fighter]

(PH2 p79)

Intimidate: 4 ranks

When attacking as a Standard Action, subtract X from your attack roll, where X is from 0 to your Base Attack Bonus. If you hit, immediately make an Intimidate check with a bonus of X vs. the opponent you just hit. If successful, the opponent is Shaken for the rest of this encounter.

Cleave

Improved Initiative

Combat Expertise

Equipment

————-

258gp

+1 Magic Halberd (2,310gp)

+1 Magic Full Plate (2,700gp)

-Armour spikes

Battleaxe (10gp)

Masterwork Composite Longbow (400gp)

-Arrows (40) (2gp)

Steadfast Boots- +4 to resist being bull rushed, overrun, or tripped. Always treated as having your weapon set against a charge. (1,400 gp) [Magic Item Compendium]

Ring of +1 Protection (2000gp)

Backpack and basic equipment (100gp)

-Caltrops

-Crowbar

-Bedroll

-Bullseye lantern

-Fishing rod

-Rope

-Signal whistle

-Tindertwigs

-other miscellanea

Sabre_Justice Posted:

Feats
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Intimidating Strike
[General, Fighter]
(PH2 p79)
Intimidate: 4 ranks
When attacking as a Standard Action, subtract X from your attack roll, 
where X is from 0 to your Base Attack Bonus. If you hit, immediately 
make an Intimidate check with a bonus of X vs. the opponent you just 
hit. If successful, the opponent is Shaken for the rest of this 
encounter.

Where is this from? I’m afraid I can’t find it in my 3.5 SRD, but regardless it’s not in 3.0. Sorry mate. Which reminds me, since your background is predominantly 3.5: Power Attack may not work the way you’re used to. Have a quick re-read through the feats in 3.0, but otherwise things should be pretty much the same.

Equipment
---------
258gp + gold from boots
+1 Halberd              2310gp
+1 Spiked Full Plate    2700gp
Battleaxe                 10gp
MW Composite Longbow     400gp
Arrows x40                 2gp
Ring of +1 Protection   2000gp
Backpack and basics      100gp
-Caltrops
-Crowbar
-Bedroll
-Bullseye lantern
-Fishing rod
-Rope
-Signal whistle
-Tindertwigs
-other miscellanea

I like the equipment so far save for the Boots, which are (again) not in 3.0 unfortunately. Log in to see images! However, there’s a lot you can consider in place of the boots: I’ve sent you an email with a list of possible magic items on p732. Take a gander and maybe consider some of the following:

- Hand of the Mage (1000gp): Mage Hand at will has always been fun, in my opinion. The power to use your mind to move things (max 5lb) can sometimes save you in a tight spot, and even if it doesn’t save your life you can create a poltergeist-esque effect with this item.

– Potions of Cure Moderate/Serious Wounds (300/750gp): Like I told Night Gaunt, potions are very often an adventurer’s best friend, and all the more so for a frontline fighter like yourself. Expect to be smacked around quite often, so pot up!

– Potion of Bull Strength (300gp): If your wizard’s all out of buffs, it’s up to you to come prepared. The 1d4+1 enhancement to Strength not only means +1 to hit, but also a +1 to damage: the equivalent of an additional point of enchantment on your halberd. Definitely worth stocking up on.

– Amulet of Natural Armour (2000gp): Because +1 AC is +1 AC.

– Boots of Striding and Springing (2500gp): Read it and weep. Yes, that’s double your movement speed. In full plate armour, when you only move 20ft, moving that additional 20ft can be invaluable. Besides, this boots also gives you +10 to Jump. Is that a bargain or is that a bargain?

– Gray Bag of Tricks (900gp): I don’t know why, but I’ve always loved the bag of tricks. Nothing really beats the feeling of being a Pokemon master, I expect. In all seriousness, though, the Bag of Tricks’ summons can sometimes be more useful than you think; a rat can gnaw through rope, a bat can scout and scare people, a cat is nice to stroke… that sort of stuff.

I’m afraid I’ll have to bail out of this ****, folks. College is biting me in the bum pretty hard, and though I’m still interested, I doubt I can make a full commitment to the tale at hand right now. Which is a pity, because I kinda looked forward to it.

Oh well. Try to have fun, folks, hopefully this will take off proper Log in to see images!

EDIT: Oh holy ****, I’m logging in/posting on my alt. Sorry Log in to see images! That Bastard edited this message on 11/14/2007 6:27AM

Sabre_Justice Posted:

I like the look of the Disciple of Dispater, and power over iron? How can I resist? Not as crazy about Jubilex, ooze isn’t really my thing. Warrior of Darkness looks interesting, but he’d need some help, perhaps from a certain wizard… that might be an option if they become something resembling friends. I’ll try and keep all those options open, and see how he develops as the game goes on.

Disciple of Dispater
Alignment: any evil
Base Attack Bonus: +6
Feats: Disciple of Darkness, Expertise, Power Attack
Special: Must be initiated into the cult of Dispater.

Warrior of Darkness
Alignment: any evil
Base Attack Bonus: +5
Skills: Alchemy 3 ranks, Knowledge (Arcana) 3 ranks, Speak Language (Abyssal or Infernal), Spellcraft 1 rank.
Feats: Iron Will
Special: Must endure a week’s worth of painful and scarring black magic rituals performed in solitude, the secrets of which take months to study and research successfully. Don’t worry about this, I’ll arrange for this to happen if you so decide to go with this clbum.

Intimidating Strike is from Player’s Handbook II. I don’t really have access to 3.0 material, so you’re gonna have to spell these things out for me. I can just replace that with Weapon Specialisation (Halberd) if you want, that was my other option for that slot. I think.

Downloading the PDF now. In the meantime, those other boots look good. He’s in big heavy armour and all, so something to compensate for that will probably be welcome. Although stocking up on potions also sounds like a good idea…

Disciple of Darkness
The character formally supplicates himself to the powers of darkness. Once per day, while performing an evil act, he may call upon his diabolic patron to add a +1 luck modifier to any roll. You may not take this feat more than once, though you can choose the specific archdevil patron at a later date because you’re not too sure if you want to go with Dispater.

I also gotta think in character. Zak doesn’t seem like the most creative kinda guy, so I doubt he’d invest in a Bag of Tricks. Amulet of Natural Armour… eh. Looks exactly the same as a +1 Ring, not that that’s a bad thing.

The boots mean I’ll have to ditch something else… so maybe I’ll just go for some potions. He already has Jump anyway.

How about 2 Potions of Bull’s Strength, and 2 Potions of Cure Moderate Wounds?

genericangstyposter Posted:

eponymous_ennui Posted:

To genericangstyposter: do you have any character progression in mind currently? I was thinking Disciple of Baalzebul or Mammon looks best for your character, though if you have any other in mind let me know. Of course, feel free to stay as a pure rogue/multiclbum if you so desire.

What books are those prestige clbumes in? I’d like to take a look at them before I decide.

genericangstyposter Posted:

Although Baalzebul fits my play style more, I’ll have to go with Mammon for RP reasons. He could never worship a giant slug. Ugh! I’m going to have to adjust some skills, but not too terribly much.

Jason Voaer
Male Human Rogue
Age 19
Level 4

        STR  8 (-1)    DEX 15 (+2)    CON 14 (+2)
        INT 16 (+3)    WIS 10 (+0)    CHA 14 (+2)
        
        AC 13
          + 2 Dex Bonus
          + 1 Armour Bonus: Padded Armour
          
        
        Initiative:  12 (+2 Dex)
        Fortitude:   +3 (1 base + 2 Con)
        Reflex:      +6 (4 base + 2 Dex)
        Willpower:   +1 (1 base + 0 Wis)
        
        Base Attack Bonus: +3
        Melee Attack:      +2  
          MW Rapier:       +2  1d6-1  x3
        Ranged Attack:     +5
          Loreseeker:      +7  1d8+2  x3  (50 arrows)
        

Languages
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Common
Elven
Draconic
Halfling

        
Skills
------
Appraise               7 (4 ranks + 3 intelligence)
Bluff                  6 (4 ranks + 2 charisma)
Disable Device         7 (4 ranks + 3 intelligence)
Disguise               6 (4 ranks + 2 charisma)
Escape Artist          6 (4 ranks + 2 dexterity)
Hide                   6 (4 ranks + 2 dexterity)
Knowledge: Hometown    4 (1 rank  + 3 intelligence)
Move Silently          6 (4 ranks + 2 dexterity)
Open Lock              6 (4 ranks + 2 dexterity)
Pick Pocket            6 (4 ranks + 2 dexterity)
Search                 7 (4 ranks + 3 intelligence)
Sense Motive           4 (4 ranks + 0 wisdom)
Tumble                 4 (2 ranks + 2 dexterity)
Use Magic Device       4 (2 ranks + 2 charisma)
Use Rope               6 (4 ranks + 2 dexterity)


Feats
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Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
Disciple of Darkness


Abilities
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Sneak Attack +2d6
Evasion
Uncanny Dodge
  

Equipment
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Longbow +1                              2375gp   3lb
Arrows +1                        x50    2350gp   3lb
Leather Armour                            10gp  15lb
MW Rapier                                320gp   3lb

Heward's Handy Haversack                2000gp   5lb (50/80)
Branding Iron                              2gp   4lb
MW Thieves' Tools                         30gp   1lb
Disguise Kit                              50gp   8lb
Holy Symbol, Silver (St. Cuthbert)        25gp   1lb
Hanging Rope                               1gp   -
Rope, Silk                                10gp   5lb
Clerics Vestments                          5gp   6lb
Courtier's Outfit                         30gp   2lb
Peasant's Outfit                           1sp   2lb
Cold Weather Outfit                        8gp   7lb
Potions of Cure Moderate Wounds   x2     600gp   -
Potions of Cure Light Wounds      x4     200gp   -
Potion of Haste                   x1     750gp   -
Potion of Invisibility            x1     300gp   -
Bottle of Fine Elven Wine                  2gp   -
Bottle of Fine Halfling Ale                2gp   -
Waterskin                                  1gp   -
Wineskin                                   1gp   -
Fake Detrius Signet Ring                   5gp   -
Lamp, Common                               1sp   1lb
Bedroll                                    1sp   5lb
Blanket, Winter                            5sp   3lb
Trail Rations                     x4       2gp   4lb
Ink (1 oz. Vial)                           8gp   -
Inkpen                                     1sp   -
10 Sheets of Paper                         4gp   -
Soap                                       5sp   1lb
--------------------------------------------------------------
Total Weight:                                   29lb 
Coinage Remaining:                     -92.4gp

If nobody minds, I’m going to write up histories for each of the respective magical weapons and armour you’re holding because it’s a slow day and, frankly, I quite enjoy this kind of thing. Log in to see images!. So, here goes nothing.

Black Kestrel: This halberd +1 feels slightly cool and clammy to the touch for some reason. Forged from fire-blackened steel, the blade of the halberd is carved into a baroque representation of many screaming human faces, each etched out in pure fear or pain. They say that the Kestrel is pure evil, that it was forged by a devil in the fires of the Nine Hells from the soul of a young child, beaten out upon an infernal furnace until her very sufferance formed the cold iron of the halberd. In the middle of the night, when all is still, if you listen very carefully… you might still hear her scream.

Soulcage: Forged from a single ore of iron alloyed by strange alchemical formulas and ancient spells, this spiked full-plate +1 is ornate and carved with a persistent rose insignia so that should a sword or spear strike the armour, instead of glancing off and perchance striking a more vital region, the point simply remains stuck in place. Though it has seen many wars and yet more decades, the black steel still remains as polished as it was when it was first forged. Indeed, some say that the armour saps at the soul of its wearer bit by bit, until nothing but paranoia and fear is left: and when that day comes, when the half-crazed warrior finally loses his mind and takes his own life, his soul will finally join the innumerous previous wielders within that black monstrosity of an armour. And the Soulcage glints just a little bit brighter than it used to.

Vanity: this silver ring of protection +1 is plain and unadorned on the outside; however, on the inside, a small cruelly-shaped barb appears poised to pierce the flesh of anyone who tries to wear it. Upon closer examination, the entire inside of the ring is an extremely elaborate low-relief carving of a scorpion, the barb being the creature’s extended sting. In the distance, one can see the detail of dunes and even a sunset. Legend has it that this was the ring that started the war between House Detrius and Euris, that this ring was commissioned from Euris to Detrius as a gift on the young Baroness’ wedding: a poignant reminder of the old City proverb, “o vanity, thy sting is venomous indeed”.

Glath: this long dagger +1 appears to be carved from a man’s femur that is then bound with hide and sharpened to a deadly point. While notched and scratched from wear and tear, the Dwarven runic carvings that adorn every inch of the weapon can still be read clearly: it is a warning to all who may oppose the might of the Dark Seers, a cult of subterranean deep dwarves who worship a strange and ancient power. The script then goes on to exhort the prowess and skill of the Dark Seers and their many legendary deeds; you haven’t quite heard of the Dark Seers, but you suppose that the bone was “donated” by someone who has and did not agree with them.

Loreseeker: carved from the antlers of a majestic stag, this longbow +1 is threaded with the finest spidersilk and is almost impossible to break. The elven name “Loreseeker” is carved onto the inner recurve of the bow: it’s not quite sure if that is the name of the former owner or the name of the bow, but through the ages that has been the name the bow took for itself. For some strange inexplicable reason, the bowstring is knotted in the dead middle: this doesn’t affect the bow’s pull or strength, but is rather puzzling all the same, having no precedence in neither elvish nor human bow-making. For a name like Loreseeker, almost nothing is known about this bow.

Red_Machine_D Posted:

Seerow Posted:

Ew. 3.0, no splats, and forum based?

I’ll pbum.

Yeah, i was JUST about to say I’d join when i read this, i can live without most of my splats but at the very least i require 3.5 and fantasy grounds.

Thanks for your insightful comments, we’ll never have known you weren’t interested if you didn’t post in the thread.

eponymous_ennui Posted:

If nobody minds, I’m going to write up histories for each of the respective magical weapons and armour you’re holding because it’s a slow day and, frankly, I quite enjoy this kind of thing. Log in to see images!. So, here goes nothing.

 

Black Kestrel: This halberd +1 feels slightly cool and clammy to the touch for some reason. Forged from fire-blackened steel, the blade of the halberd is carved into a baroque representation of many screaming human faces, each etched out in pure fear or pain. They say that the Kestrel is pure evil, that it was forged by a devil in the fires of the Nine Hells from the soul of a young child, beaten out upon an infernal furnace until her very sufferance formed the cold iron of the halberd. In the middle of the night, when all is still, if you listen very carefully… you might still hear her scream.

Soulcage: Forged from a single ore of iron alloyed by strange alchemical formulas and ancient spells, this spiked full-plate +1 is ornate and carved with a persistent rose insignia so that should a sword or spear strike the armour, instead of glancing off and perchance striking a more vital region, the point simply remains stuck in place. Though it has seen many wars and yet more decades, the black steel still remains as polished as it was when it was first forged. Indeed, some say that the armour saps at the soul of its wearer bit by bit, until nothing but paranoia and fear is left: and when that day comes, when the half-crazed warrior finally loses his mind and takes his own life, his soul will finally join the innumerous previous wielders within that black monstrosity of an armour. And the Soulcage glints just a little bit brighter than it used to.

Vanity: this silver ring of protection +1 is plain and unadorned on the outside; however, on the inside, a small cruelly-shaped barb appears poised to pierce the flesh of anyone who tries to wear it. Upon closer examination, the entire inside of the ring is an extremely elaborate low-relief carving of a scorpion, the barb being the creature’s extended sting. In the distance, one can see the detail of dunes and even a sunset. Legend has it that this was the ring that started the war between House Detrius and Euris, that this ring was commissioned from Euris to Detrius as a gift on the young Baroness’ wedding: a poignant reminder of the old City proverb, “o vanity, thy sting is venomous indeed”.

Glath: this long dagger +1 appears to be carved from a man’s femur that is then bound with hide and sharpened to a deadly point. While notched and scratched from wear and tear, the Dwarven runic carvings that adorn every inch of the weapon can still be read clearly: it is a warning to all who may oppose the might of the Dark Seers, a cult of subterranean deep dwarves who worship a strange and ancient power. The script then goes on to exhort the prowess and skill of the Dark Seers and their many legendary deeds; you haven’t quite heard of the Dark Seers, but you suppose that the bone was “donated” by someone who has and did not agree with them.

Loreseeker: carved from the antlers of a majestic stag, this longbow +1 is threaded with the finest spidersilk and is almost impossible to break. The elven name “Loreseeker” is carved onto the inner recurve of the bow: it’s not quite sure if that is the name of the former owner or the name of the bow, but through the ages that has been the name the bow took for itself. For some strange inexplicable reason, the bowstring is knotted in the dead middle: this doesn’t affect the bow’s pull or strength, but is rather puzzling all the same, having no precedence in neither elvish nor human bow-making. For a name like Loreseeker, almost nothing is known about this bow.