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[Criptfeind]

Just checking, that one thousand gold is instead of and not on top of the normal amount right?

I just noticed we do not have a Rogue. Maybe I should get that.

[Zako]

I am seriously tempted to have a go at this, but I have never played DnD before. If you guys give me a hand with the details and stuff, I'll be your rogue.

[The Fool]

I'll help with character creation if anyone has questions. I've made many characters before. I can normally say which book things are from, or if a feat exists in the books somewhere.

Here is my WIP sheet. I'll put an actual name and finalize the sheet later tomorrow. I need some sleep at some point tonight.

[Heron TSG]

Spoiler: Shoal Halfling? (click to show/hide)

Source: Stormwrack p45

+2 Dex
–2 Str
Favored Class rogue
Small size
20’ movement
+1 Racial bonus on all saves
+2 Morale bonus on saves vs. fear
+2 Racial bonus on Listen checks
Standard Vision
Aquatic subtype
Amphibious – able to breath air or water at will
Swim speed of 20’ & can “run” when swimming in a
     straight line. +8 Racial bonus to Swim checks. Can
     always Take 10.

[mainiac]

That whole race concept has me puzzled.  The evolutionary implications are perplexing and the trade off of an attack bonus with very weak weapons for amphibious ability seems a no-brainer.  But what's strangest of all is that apparently rocks aren't common among shoal halflings so they don't get a chance to practice throwing them .

[Heron TSG]

Here's the prototype of Nemesis Saberhawk, Ardent of Water, Force, and Mental Power. Still working on it, but the morrow brings more time for work.

[Hitty40]

Here is my Rangers' sheet. I'm probrably going to have to change some stuff, but if anything is missing, just PM me.

[Criptfeind]

I am seriously tempted to have a go at this, but I have never played DnD before. If you guys give me a hand with the details and stuff, I'll be your rogue.

Sure. First thing you do is make a myth weavers account. Then you head on over to http://www.d20srd.org/ which has enough to play in a core only game -for the most part- there might be little bits you need help with.

If you come across things you need help with feel free to ask me or anyone here. I am sure we will be able to help you.

Spoiler: Somewhat detailed way to build a rogue in core. You can use parts of it if you want (click to show/hide)

Now. In a core only game, straight up rogue is a viable build. Most of the time as a rogue you would want to dip into a lot of classes for a few levels to pick up special abilities, since they don't lose a lot from doing that. But, as I said, in a core only build you can't really do that. Maybe some levels in fighter to pick up some feats, but it is hardly needed. So basically you just head on over to the SRD and look for things to fill in your sheet with.

Anyway. Race wise you most likely want to be a human or a halfling. Shoal Halfling if it is allowed. That is really up to you. Human offers skill points (very nice for a rogue. You have the most skill points in the game but you also have the most skills needed.) and a feat (Very nice for everyone.) but halfing offers +2 dex which is your main attribute and small size which is very helpful to a rouge. The -2 Str you might want to offset by buying some points, since when you get that low you might start having issues carrying the stuff you need but other then that Str does not really matter.) Also halfling fits with the campaign better. To be honest it would be my choice here.

Stat wise you are going to want a 18 if human or a 16/18 if halfing (Which will be upgraded to 18/20). It is your main one and you will be using it a lot. After that you want good Con for the health. okay Int for the skill points. And the rest are pretty much worthless unless you want to be a party face (A role that you already have a bard for so why bother?) You might as well put any extra points you have into Wis. And make sure you end up with at least 8 Str (Or you can't carry shit. Hell. You might want even more then 8. If you have the points left over.)

For weapons you want a short sword and a rapier most likely. Also a short bow. If you find yourself with a extra feat at some time (not likely to happen) you might want to upgrade to Kukri and longbow. Of course, that is if you want to duel weld. If you want to go One weapon for some reason feel free.

Feat wise you want to pick up Two-Weapon Fighting and Weapon Finesse. Which allows you to have two weapons and get that extra attack (woo! more sneak attack) and still attack at a +4 or +5. Then you just get behind someone and stab stab stab away. If you went human then you could go for something like Improved Initiative as well. Which is a good feat for pretty much every class and build ever, but even better for a rogue.

For a armor you should pick up Chain shirt OR studded leather if you went halfling with 20 dex. Once you get some cash in your pocket upgrade to Mithral Breastplate. Unless you gain money slowly or spend it on other things to the point where you have a higher dex bonus. Then do whatever. You will need to try to balance your armor bonus and your dex bonus to AC. Mostly you want to pick whatever combination is highest, but on the other hand you don't want to be full one or the other because then you are screwed if you get flat footed or attacked by touch attacks.

Of course most of the time you are only flat footed for a round but when you are getting touch attacked it can be for the whole battle.

Now. All that said. I am not a expert or even necessarily that good a player. This build should be powerful enough in a core game, but it is by no means the best build (also it is not a build as such since I only posted the starting parts for making a level three guy) if you want to be overpowered and stuff I am not really the best person to ask. For that you ask Barbarossa.

[The Fool]

Grek, is it possible to have the Landwalker feat from Stormwrack (p.92)? I think that it would be a fair to assume that other Aquatic races could get this feat based on the description.

[Criptfeind]

Can I be a grey Elf Grek? I figure it makes more sense then a high elf since we are going to be underground and all.

Also. How do we handle health? Should we take average per level?

[Kogan Loloklam]

Okay, I want to join. I'm thinking of doing an Awakened Cat Swashbuckler.

He'll wear boots.

How about it?

(Edit: This was a joke, designed to create a placeholder until I decided what I really want, but now I really think I want to play an awakened cat...)

(Edit 2:

Spoiler: Backstory (click to show/hide)

Separated from birth from his mother, this poor creature was sold as a slave in the open market to a ship's captain. Due to his inquisitive nature, he was hit by a cruel spell that awakened his consciousness.

I'm thinking of a Cleric of Ferrix, determined to eventually lead a slave rebellion of all cats everywhere or something.)

[mainiac]

Awesome idea but how would he hold a rapier without hands?

[RedWarrior0]

I'd really like to play a Binder, Shadowcaster, or Totemist, but the Binder and Shadowcaster lack excerpts and there's only two soulmelds in the MoI excerpt...

Hm... Warblade could be possible since the web enhancement has all the maneuvers, and the class itself is a free excerpt. Alternatively, I could go Soulknife->Soulbow, since that's also a free excerpt.

I could be human, but humans are boring and it would be much more interesting if everyone had Stormwrack, because it's great for adventures at sea.

[Grek]

@Races: Aquatic Dwarves (and Aquatic whatevers, really), Shoal Halflings & Grey Elves are all acceptable. Awakened cats are not.

@Criptfeind: Yes, 1000 instead of the normal amount. Roll during the first session or take average.

@mainiac: Next weekend (the 4th - 6th) is the "Design boat, buy supplies, obtain crew members" session. It's acceptable if you miss that one, but you'll miss out on voting on what sort of boat you want.

@The Fool: Landwalker is acceptable for all aquatic races. Character sheet approved.

@Barbarossa & Hitty: Withholding judgement on character sheets until they're finished.

@Hitty: You need to fill in your base saves, feats, skill ranks, and probably buy arrows.

[Tidal]

I'm thinking of a Cleric of Ferrix, determined to eventually lead a slave rebellion of all cats everywhere or something.)

He needs to worship Ceiling Cat.