Shepherd Book? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Shepherd Book? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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LordBritish2
06-19-06, 05:24 PM How would you guys go about creating a character similar to Shepherd Book from Firefly/Serenity. I am more interested in his belief that belief in something is more important then the thing, more then his murky past.
Fithero
06-19-06, 10:19 PM Well... its kinda hard since its sci-fi and not fantasy, but id probably say he isnt a divine caster, he is just a character with a really strong faith.

If your looking for classes, id go something along the lines of... rogue and fighter, a few levels of assassian, then turn him into a monk.

Just a guess though.

Later
BluEnigma
06-20-06, 12:19 AM I'd say go Bard, with Perform(oration). Bards don't have to be some silly minstrel- an inspiring "believer" is also perfect for the class. Perhaps add some Exalted feats, maybe a vow of nonviolence, if you want to add a "holy man" feel.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
LordBritish2 06-19-06, 05:24 PM	How would you guys go about creating a character similar to Shepherd Book from Firefly/Serenity. I am more interested in his belief that belief in something is more important then the thing, more then his murky past.
Fithero 06-19-06, 10:19 PM	Well... its kinda hard since its sci-fi and not fantasy, but id probably say he isnt a divine caster, he is just a character with a really strong faith. If your looking for classes, id go something along the lines of... rogue and fighter, a few levels of assassian, then turn him into a monk. Just a guess though. Later
BluEnigma 06-20-06, 12:19 AM	I'd say go Bard, with Perform(oration). Bards don't have to be some silly minstrel- an inspiring "believer" is also perfect for the class. Perhaps add some Exalted feats, maybe a vow of nonviolence, if you want to add a "holy man" feel.