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Billco 10-09-06, 11:33 PM	I am going to be playing in a *very* high power campaign (gestalt, epic, bring your best broken class and go to town). Thus I need help comming up with a good character concept to justify being that powerful. What I was working on right now is a Paladin/Cleric/Inquisitor of the Silver Flame/Defender of Setiel/Divine Oracle/Mind Spy. Disclamer: The DM is allowing this particular combination, so don't waste time criticizing it. The thrust of this characters powers is that they can constantly read minds and see the future (plus divine casting and fighting). I was thinking of going one of two ways: world-weary or entirely serene (almost jedi-like). The world-weary This character acts tired and blase precisely because he *has* seen it all. None of this is a suprise to him. From an early age, he was clearly gifted by the Silver Flame (there were signs and portents heralding his birth). He recieved all the best training to rise through the church. Rather than stay within the Hierarchy, though, he left to persue his destiny (as he knew he must). From there he fought his way through undead, deamons and abominations across the entire face of the planet. He has long since grown tired of fighting and callous to the suffering of others. He is good, but only becuase he knows that he cannot act any other way. Secretly, he longs for a death that he knows will not come, because it will be the first real adventure he will ever undertake. Typical Quotes: "I'm not suprised." "Let me speed this up and tell you what you are going to say." "You must know that you will die here." Serene This character has seen his own death and he is ok with that. At every moment during his life, he has been able to look over his accomplishments (done and undone) and draw satisfaction from the fact that he is rightous and good. He has fought and adventured the length and breadth of the land, always secure in his victory. His is a faith that needs no boasting. He is never angry, never afraid, only serene in his duty to the silver flame. Typical Quotes "It is as it should be." "Please don't resist, this was meant to be." "For the flame!" Any thoughts on these two or others would be most appriciated. Choice details for back story would also earn praise and adulation. Cheers!
Fithero 10-09-06, 11:50 PM	I like the world-weary background more than the second :P As for details, perhaps he has become somewhat jaded in his quest. He has fought his entire life against all forms of evil and has had monumentous (spelling?) victiores against the various forces of evil... but its still not enough. Everywhere he looks, he still sees evil, he strikes down a demon, 3 jump up to take his place, he takes out the vile temple to an evil god, the priests move elsewhere and start over. Its a never ending battle and the character knows that one day he will eventually trip and fall... and everything he's been holding back will wash over him and undo all that hes done. Its kind of a pessemistic outlook for a character thats supposed to be based on faith, but it would work well if he keeps on fighting despite it. Hope this helps some. Peace
Carey Z W 10-10-06, 07:16 AM	I agree, World weary is definitely the better, at least in my opinion. I don't really got much to add to it, but I do like the idea of the idea. For details maybe into a backstory... Maybe somebody, his trainer perhaps, prophesised (sp?) the future for him, telling him the faults of knowing the future. You know how you must act, but you can still change the near future. Now the character knows he must keep the balance, and act as is predicted, or it could alter things.... Wow, no idea where I'm going with this :confused: