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Dug Ironbeard 01-25-04, 05:38 PM	Greetings wise men and women, My DM is starting a new campaign which is going to take place mostly at sea. Now after thinking for some time I've made the following character, Evendur Helm Scoril, yes he is the eldest son of the High Lord of Marsember. He is a lvl2 fighter and lvl2 aristocrat (roleplaying elements), my DM thought it quite cool and allowed me to be a Scoril and so he is a noble. At the start of the campaign Evendur is an officer in training at the Blue Dragons, or whatever the Cormyrian navy is called. He is already married and I gave him a signet ring with the following special power: +2 Knowledge History on Scoril Family. I decided to play him with a very upper class British accent and such. The campaign hasn't started yet so I don't know what is going to happen to him. I can't wait starting to play but still any other advice would be great, Thanks
Arat'nil 01-27-04, 10:58 PM	He could be old school british Nobility with stiff upper lip and the works. LG of Course. Will take great risks when his position or honour requires him to do so. Just a suggestion.
Trydan 01-28-04, 07:30 AM	Well, nobles always give lots of possibilities for stereotypical traits. Here are some examples (in no particular order). He always insists on proper food/meals He always treats women as ladies - i.e. they require special courtesey and attention He always wishes to stay in the best inn in town, and not some nasty little tavern He insists on washing every day, and expects a hot-bath and a shave, regardless of location. As a result, in his pack are shaving mirror, razor, soap, and a towel. Not that he'd ever carry his own pack.... of course! A horse is essential - and not just any old nag. He'd constantly refer to his father/grandfather/other ancestor in terms of family achievements He would draw heavily on his heritage for annecdotes, etc. He would immediately assume that he was the leader of the group, thus always attempting to talk with NPCs first. He would drink wine, not ale. He would carry a spare set of clothes, in case he needed to go to a ball or something. He would have jewels, not as currency, but a personal adornment. He may (DM allowing) have additional funds upon which he could draw. He'd take the Leadership feat and have a manservant He'd use only noble weapons (swords, maces, and other weapons that are symbolic of power). He'd never use peasant weapons (e.g. axes, bows, spears, etc). He would have a hankerchief, and use it. E.g. to hold over his nose when he passed through the dirty city streets. He'd also carry perfumes, for himself and as gifts. He'd have spices too, to enhance his food over that of the others in the group - even if it is trail rations. He would expect himself to be responsible for group accounting and finances. He would manage the "party funds". He would express incredulity at anyone who doesn't pay respect... Do you, peasant, know to whom you, in your ignorance, have addressed such a discourteous remark?!" He may be susceptible to a vice (tobacco, spirits, etc.) just because he can afford it. He would have political contacts in various locations. He would always use fancy language. He would never swear. The worst he would manage is "Oh bother! or similar. He would pay clerics to pray for him, on his behalf. He doesn't have time to be religious himself. He aspires to own vast areas of land, and build his own castle. On the downside, though, he will be expected (by his father or the ruling monarch or whoever) to provide tithes, and to render service in the form of heavy taxes or troops. He would regard combat as sport, rather than a matter of life/death/principles. Battle is a political game, played with your resources (peasant militia, etc.) And, of course, he would enjoy life. I like playing nobles.... I hope you do too. Have fun!
Dug Ironbeard 02-04-04, 11:27 AM	Thank you very much Tyran! You're information rocks! Also i've already decided that he won't buy anything less than superior or masterwork. Yes, the British accent and stiff upper lift are absolutely going to be there. I also was thinking of the sort of cane that British officers have. I love the idea of the manservant, that'll be fun. Keep those ideas coming! Dug Ironbeard
Trydan 02-05-04, 05:15 AM	Originally posted by Dug Ironbeard I also was thinking of the sort of cane that British officers have. That "cane" is actually called a "pacestick". It is about one yard long, but also unclips to split in two - hinged at the top. A metal rod between the two parts makes it measure a standard marching pace. There are some good pictures here (http://www.egframes.co.uk/paceindex.htm).
Dug Ironbeard 02-05-04, 09:32 AM	Oh my god, thank you very much. Now I gotta go find out how much gold pieces a masterwork pace stick costs. Also when the campaign starts I found out that my character is the only one without even a single piece of adventuring gear, rations or whatever. :D Tyran thank you very much for all this advice...... I can't wait to begin. Greets Dug Ironbeard
lion93 02-06-04, 05:28 PM	I know, I know... this is going to sound Non-Developy... but if you're a noble, there's very little reason not to take Rogue or Bard levels instead of those aristocrat levels. really... with the skills you get from Bard, you can do all the knowledges you might need to prove your nobility... take performance (oratory) or something... a rogue taking cross-class knowledge skills still ends up being a better fencer/swashbuckler/noble type... the aristocrat is the king who sits on his throne, or the Lord Mayor of a big city... not the dashing heir to the Lordship who goes off to fight badness. most peasants would say that nobles are all rogues anyway... they just steal bigger and get away with it. :)