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Fithero 07-03-07, 09:10 AM	Just rolled up some stats, i think they're good enough to do a multi-class character. Ill lay them out as follows. Str:17 Dex:16 Con:17 Int:13 Wis:15 Cha:17 Ill make him a barbarian and sorcerer until he can get into the Rage Mage and Spellsword Prc's. Im wanting this character to be primative and tribalistic, he will have the Trophy Collector (PHBII) and Primative Caster (RoF) feats for flavor. Alignment wise im going to go towards chaotic neutral, i always play good characters. I need a change :P I need help with fleshing out his background though. Ive got a few aspects down already- -refuses to use anything made of metal, the leader of his tribe was a druid and forbid it. -booze scares him, doesnt like how he acts when he gets drunk -collects trophies from anyone/thing he kills -tries to be totally self sufficient, hunts for food, makes own weapons, clothing and armor He will refuse to adapt to civilised culture or adopt any of their ways, claiming his ways are better, more natural. For instance- -When in a tavern, will eat with his hands while sitting on the floor infront of the fire -refuse to wear footware -doesnt go out of his way to bathe, if he passes a river or lake, sure, he's got no problem with it -barters for needed items instead of using coins, will often take his share of treasure in the form of items and let others take the coins (he will always want his fair share though) Thing is, what sort of motivations would this character have? Why would he leave his tribe and begin adventuring? Throw some ideas at me people, im drawing a blank :( peace
warwinner 07-03-07, 10:03 AM	He'd adventure to 1] prove that barbarians can do anything civilised can and better. 2] He also thinks that "natural" spellcasters [sorcerors] are better than those studying books and stuff and wants to prove it. 3] To collect bigger and better trophies.Maybe a rival barbarian prince bought home a trophy [Dragon head or Beholder central eye or something] and lots of treasure.His fame rose among tribes and many chiefs are thinking of giving him their daughters in marriage or allying with his tribe. Many young barbarians are going out to try and bring in something similar.You are one of them 4] Call of the ancestors - His spellcasting is received from X [dragon, ancestors etc].He wants to seek them out someplace and learn more/pay homage etc
Fithero 07-03-07, 10:57 PM	1) Good idea, i like the superior view. Gives him a huge ego. 2) I think he will adopt this view point in every aspect of his life, meaning spellcasting and fighting. I think i will restrict him to only the druids weapon and armor list. This will be a point of pride for him, he doesnt think its a hinderance. Others who rely on steel weapons and armor are weak. 3) Another good idea. The rules say you can only benifit from a certain amount of items, but ill have him wear a number of non-benifical items too, just for flavor. 4) If i were to use dragon, I wouldnt want it to be a cromatic or metallic dragon, id want it to be a unique one :P Any ideas? cheers for your help.
kheris 07-05-07, 11:01 AM	There are Neutral gemstone dragons (in MM2, I think?). That could also explain his choice of barter vs coin (with gems being worth the most to him). Maybe you could give him a totem/clan name to reflect the Gem Dragon influence. Here's the Wiki article on them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gem_dragons_%28Dungeons_%26_Dragons%29