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FractalCodec2 08-07-07, 11:47 AM	Hey guys, it's been awhile! I've started up a campaign semi recently, and a new character whose back story doesn't tie in with the rest of the players has been introduced. Basically, I've found a creative way to entwine his with theirs, and it involves taking an NPC from his back story that he killed, and having him brought back as an undead by a group the other players have problems with . I don't work with undead much, and I've never used this method for a reccurring NPC before. I'm wondering if you have any good undead template suggestions for me to stick on this guy? I don't think I want vampire or lich. Also, if you could tell me what book your suggestion is in, that would be great. Thanks a lot!
Talisman 08-07-07, 01:23 PM	It depends what role you need this NPC to fill... Bone Creature (Book of Vile Darkness) is basically an intelligent skeleton that retains its abilities. Corpse Creature (also BoVD) is an intelligent zombie-like guy that retains its abilities Death Knight (MM2) is the classic Dark Lord of Evil Nastiness, Fallen Paladin/Blackguard/Snidely Whiplash archetype. Although I did manage to have a semi-sympathetic death knight in my last campaign. Note that DK's aren't necessarily skeletal. Advanced Bestiary by Green Ronin has a huge number of undead templates, including template version of the MM undead (allip, mohrg, bodak, etc), plus "dread" versions of all of the above. It's a terrific book. Buy it. Monsters of Faerun has the curst, basically someone under a curse that will not let them die. Very interesting and atmospheric. Hope that helps. If you provide some more details about the NPC, we can offer more specific advice.
setekh 08-07-07, 05:20 PM	Fiend Folio has the grave touched ghoul and mummified creature Templates. Basically an advanced Ghoul and -oddly enough- a mummy template. Deities and Demigods has the advanced mummy template (or is it a class?) but that's Cleric only as I recall.
Calilove 08-07-07, 07:01 PM	ghostwalk has a whole ruleset for using ghost type characters (zombie seems like it would be more fun though).
JackSnape 08-07-07, 07:14 PM	There's a sword wraith in MM3 (I believe) that works well for fallen fighters. But I'd have to stick with a ghost because actually getting rid of a ghost involves delving into his backstory to right some wrong. That might be good for the group interaction you're trying to create.
greatamericanfolkhero 08-07-07, 07:23 PM	If it's just going to be "npc + undead" necropolitan is a good choice. It's in libris mortis.