Post by gamedave on Sept 11, 2020 18:21:04 GMT -5
I'm not settled on this yet, but here's my first character idea...
COLE
Race: Human (Variant)
Class: Ranger 1 (Monster Hunter Conclave at level 3)
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Background: Haunted One
Str 12
Dex 16
Con 14
Int 10
Wis 14
Cha 8
Saves: Strength, Dexterity
Skills: Arcana, Athletics, Investigation, Perception, Religion, Survival
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons, Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields
Languages: Common, Giant, Goblin, Infernal
Class Traits: Favored Enemy (Undead), Natural Explorer (Forest)
Background Feature: Heart of Darkness
Feats: Crossbow Expert
Personality Traits:
1 I don’t run from evil. Evil runs from me.
2 I like to read and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness.
5 I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse.
6 I expect danger around every corner.
7 I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.
Ideals:
1 I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3 I kill monsters to make the world a safer place, and to exorcise my own demons. (Good)
4 I have a dark calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
Bonds:
1 I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
2 I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
Flaws:
1 I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
3 I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones.
6 I talk to spirits that no one else can see.
Equipment: ETA: I think I somehow accidentally used Pathfinder starting wealth - I think I have 100 gp too much - if I use this character I'd have to cut back this list A little black book that records my dreams, and mine alone, when I sleep; studded leather armor; hand crossbow; crossbow bolt case with 20 crossbow bolts; whip; shortsword (x2); dagger (x6); monster hunter's pack with extra crossbow bolt case with 20 crossbow bolts; explorer's pack with extra crossbow bolt case with 20 crossbow bolts; traveler's clothes; pouch with 87 gp.
Backstory:
Harrowing Event
1 A monster that slaughtered dozens of innocent people spared your life, and you don’t know why.
When Cole was a boy, his village was celebrating its harvest festival one night. One terrible, bloody night. The festival was attacked by a vampire. The vampire told Cole, "The Master has plans for you." The monster then proceeded to slaughter every man, woman, and child in the village while Cole watched, held helpless by the vampire's hypnotic gaze. The vampire then...simply left.
Cole has dedicated his life since then to hunting monsters, favoring undead (especially vampires).
COLE
Race: Human (Variant)
Class: Ranger 1 (Monster Hunter Conclave at level 3)
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Background: Haunted One
Str 12
Dex 16
Con 14
Int 10
Wis 14
Cha 8
Saves: Strength, Dexterity
Skills: Arcana, Athletics, Investigation, Perception, Religion, Survival
Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons, Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields
Languages: Common, Giant, Goblin, Infernal
Class Traits: Favored Enemy (Undead), Natural Explorer (Forest)
Background Feature: Heart of Darkness
Feats: Crossbow Expert
Personality Traits:
1 I don’t run from evil. Evil runs from me.
2 I like to read and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me fleeting moments of happiness.
5 I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse.
6 I expect danger around every corner.
7 I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized.
Ideals:
1 I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3 I kill monsters to make the world a safer place, and to exorcise my own demons. (Good)
4 I have a dark calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
Bonds:
1 I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
2 I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
Flaws:
1 I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
3 I feel no compassion for the dead. They’re the lucky ones.
6 I talk to spirits that no one else can see.
Equipment: ETA: I think I somehow accidentally used Pathfinder starting wealth - I think I have 100 gp too much - if I use this character I'd have to cut back this list A little black book that records my dreams, and mine alone, when I sleep; studded leather armor; hand crossbow; crossbow bolt case with 20 crossbow bolts; whip; shortsword (x2); dagger (x6); monster hunter's pack with extra crossbow bolt case with 20 crossbow bolts; explorer's pack with extra crossbow bolt case with 20 crossbow bolts; traveler's clothes; pouch with 87 gp.
Backstory:
Harrowing Event
1 A monster that slaughtered dozens of innocent people spared your life, and you don’t know why.
When Cole was a boy, his village was celebrating its harvest festival one night. One terrible, bloody night. The festival was attacked by a vampire. The vampire told Cole, "The Master has plans for you." The monster then proceeded to slaughter every man, woman, and child in the village while Cole watched, held helpless by the vampire's hypnotic gaze. The vampire then...simply left.
Cole has dedicated his life since then to hunting monsters, favoring undead (especially vampires).