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Character thoughts [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Luckus_Coinflip
11-02-05, 04:53 PM Need thougthts for a character concept that I have Kinda want to write a story but don't know where to start also. He is a human I think and he was save by a leonal celetial and has dedecated his life to protecting those in need. He weilds duel falchions. any other Ideas would be appreicated.
MeleeMonster
11-02-05, 05:42 PM Are you dead set on human?

For game play purposes goliath offers much less of a penalty for dual wielding falchions.

Now out of game mechanics and into character himself:
How do you see him moving attacking? Would be be a barbairian?
Does he have a middle eastern fell to him?
Why did the leonal save him?

Just draw trhese things out ina quick outline and fill her in from there.
Lyinginbedmon
11-02-05, 05:43 PM You may want to be careful with the dual falchions, many people may accuse you of stealing it from Drizzt Do'urden. As a dedicated guardian of good, Paladin sounds like a good start, perhaps you could use that as a template for what he can and has done
Luckus_Coinflip
11-03-05, 10:07 AM Well I could change the weapon but maybe it could be the weapon that Leonals weild.
Luckus_Coinflip
11-03-05, 10:13 AM I was thinking for game mechanics if I get to epic level I want him to be a gaurdian paramount. which you need evasion to get. so I think I wuold like to be a ranger but I would like for him to have cool weapons if not falchions.

NOw the character him self. I see him moving always in defence. never in anger. but will attack if others are threatened. the leonal saved him because while he was out gathering a lost sheep from his father's flock and was in a woods and was attacked by a demon/Devil ( not sure which one I should use).
Morka
11-03-05, 10:34 AM A Leonal has 12 HD, so I guess it could easily take down an evil foe with 10 HD or less. A barghest sound fun. That would provide a good reason for the hero to be attacked by the fiend (the barghest wants to eat him), and a cool cinematic battle between a lion and a wolf.

What if your hero was using a single falchion?

What kind of hero would you like? A proud guy, loved by everyone, in his shinning armor (paladin), or the dark hero, distrusted by the cities, but respected in smaller settlement (ranger)?

Is it for a game, or for an independant story you want to write? If it's an independant story, you could greatly vary the archetype of your character. For example, you could have a paladin without bounded mount, or a ranger not dual-wielding weapons...
Luckus_Coinflip
11-03-05, 10:37 AM I want him to be mysterios but loved by those who meet him. It is for a game and I would like to make a stroy with him in it too.
Morka
11-03-05, 11:22 AM Then you're better to go with a ranger. You could be using two scimitar (the penalties would be too strong if he was wielding two falchions, unless you take a few barbarian levels for the rage?). As long as you're not a drow or an elf, you shouldn't be looking too much like Drizzt. Or you could use a Double Scimitar, and use the Exotic Weapon Master PrC?

Have you access to the Unearthed Arcana book? You could be a Lion Totem Barbarian. It gives you the Run feat, a bonus to hide, and a bonus to damage when you charge...
Edit: Just saw the Lion Totem Barbarian doesn't have fast movement, so it's pretty much useless...
Luckus_Coinflip
11-03-05, 11:26 AM Just a thought but what about him having bladed gauntlets. you know going with the lion theme, it could be like claws. with a backup falchion and strength bow?
Morka
11-03-05, 11:45 AM Yeah, it could be cool!
Luckus_Coinflip
11-03-05, 12:29 PM should he be a monk then?
Lyinginbedmon
11-03-05, 01:38 PM Depends, do you want Matrix Reloaded at higher levels, or Falchion-wielding mobile blender? If you want a mix, go with at least 2 levels of Monk first, then switch to Barbarian or possibly Ranger given his history, with Favored Enemy Outsider (Evil)
Luckus_Coinflip
11-03-05, 02:38 PM I just want him to be good at protecting people to be fierce in defending others but gentle when not in combat. Now I am not sure what weapon he should wield.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Luckus_Coinflip 11-02-05, 04:53 PM	Need thougthts for a character concept that I have Kinda want to write a story but don't know where to start also. He is a human I think and he was save by a leonal celetial and has dedecated his life to protecting those in need. He weilds duel falchions. any other Ideas would be appreicated.
MeleeMonster 11-02-05, 05:42 PM	Are you dead set on human? For game play purposes goliath offers much less of a penalty for dual wielding falchions. Now out of game mechanics and into character himself: How do you see him moving attacking? Would be be a barbairian? Does he have a middle eastern fell to him? Why did the leonal save him? Just draw trhese things out ina quick outline and fill her in from there.
Lyinginbedmon 11-02-05, 05:43 PM	You may want to be careful with the dual falchions, many people may accuse you of stealing it from Drizzt Do'urden. As a dedicated guardian of good, Paladin sounds like a good start, perhaps you could use that as a template for what he can and has done
Luckus_Coinflip 11-03-05, 10:07 AM	Well I could change the weapon but maybe it could be the weapon that Leonals weild.
Luckus_Coinflip 11-03-05, 10:13 AM	I was thinking for game mechanics if I get to epic level I want him to be a gaurdian paramount. which you need evasion to get. so I think I wuold like to be a ranger but I would like for him to have cool weapons if not falchions. NOw the character him self. I see him moving always in defence. never in anger. but will attack if others are threatened. the leonal saved him because while he was out gathering a lost sheep from his father's flock and was in a woods and was attacked by a demon/Devil ( not sure which one I should use).
Morka 11-03-05, 10:34 AM	A Leonal has 12 HD, so I guess it could easily take down an evil foe with 10 HD or less. A barghest sound fun. That would provide a good reason for the hero to be attacked by the fiend (the barghest wants to eat him), and a cool cinematic battle between a lion and a wolf. What if your hero was using a single falchion? What kind of hero would you like? A proud guy, loved by everyone, in his shinning armor (paladin), or the dark hero, distrusted by the cities, but respected in smaller settlement (ranger)? Is it for a game, or for an independant story you want to write? If it's an independant story, you could greatly vary the archetype of your character. For example, you could have a paladin without bounded mount, or a ranger not dual-wielding weapons...
Luckus_Coinflip 11-03-05, 10:37 AM	I want him to be mysterios but loved by those who meet him. It is for a game and I would like to make a stroy with him in it too.
Morka 11-03-05, 11:22 AM	Then you're better to go with a ranger. You could be using two scimitar (the penalties would be too strong if he was wielding two falchions, unless you take a few barbarian levels for the rage?). As long as you're not a drow or an elf, you shouldn't be looking too much like Drizzt. Or you could use a Double Scimitar, and use the Exotic Weapon Master PrC? Have you access to the Unearthed Arcana book? You could be a Lion Totem Barbarian. It gives you the Run feat, a bonus to hide, and a bonus to damage when you charge... Edit: Just saw the Lion Totem Barbarian doesn't have fast movement, so it's pretty much useless...
Luckus_Coinflip 11-03-05, 11:26 AM	Just a thought but what about him having bladed gauntlets. you know going with the lion theme, it could be like claws. with a backup falchion and strength bow?
Morka 11-03-05, 11:45 AM	Yeah, it could be cool!
Luckus_Coinflip 11-03-05, 12:29 PM	should he be a monk then?
Lyinginbedmon 11-03-05, 01:38 PM	Depends, do you want Matrix Reloaded at higher levels, or Falchion-wielding mobile blender? If you want a mix, go with at least 2 levels of Monk first, then switch to Barbarian or possibly Ranger given his history, with Favored Enemy Outsider (Evil)
Luckus_Coinflip 11-03-05, 02:38 PM	I just want him to be good at protecting people to be fierce in defending others but gentle when not in combat. Now I am not sure what weapon he should wield.