Babylon Below the Tavern (Rebooting, Roguelike 5e, open)

[Drowdeviant]

I currently have 4 or 5 interested depending on how serious VonDoom's interest is. I'd like to give them a chance to get a character out before I close apps. I am just after female characters so writer's gender doesn't matter.

Well I'm bringing in a multiclass. Look out girls, you got a domineering inquisitor looking for some new pets. ;)

[GunmetalDreamer]

Heh, sorry, I really meant to be done by now but it's taking me longer to gen a 10th Level Spellcaster than I'd expected.

Hopefully it'll be up tonight!

[ZameRagues]

Z'all good, take your time.

[Chulanowa]

You're going with a Wizard, Gunmetal?

[Flying Tengu]

Mmm.  I did enjoy the last time I was in a game of yours like this.

Alas, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to make a 10th level character!  That's, like, all kinds of numbers and choices and stuff!

[Drowdeviant]

Mmm.  I did enjoy the last time I was in a game of yours like this.

Alas, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to make a 10th level character!  That's, like, all kinds of numbers and choices and stuff!

Join Tengu! My inquisitor needs a sidekick...or slave. ;)

[GunmetalDreamer]

You're going with a Wizard, Gunmetal?

Aye!  Probably with the Lore Mastery Tradition, unless that gets shot down.  If it does, I might pivot to Divination as the next-best "Know All The Things!" option.

Join Tengu! My inquisitor needs a sidekick...or slave. ;)

I'm open to having some background with an Inquisitor, though I haven't seen yours yet :P  I'd rather come back to the possibility after I actually post my character though.

[ZameRagues]

Unless you're using homebrew content, I won't shoot a character down. We're here for fun, lots of fun.

[GunmetalDreamer]

It's Unearthed Arcana, so, probably okay then  :-)

[ZameRagues]

*thumbs up* Thats fine. *envisions a student of the mage's guild*

[VonDoom]

I know I professed interest earlier, but I'm starting to get involved in too many games again. Got two more games coming up soon and I'm not sure I can manage another group game in addition to the one I'm in and the one I'm running... I'm sorry. I hope everything goes well for this game and if a slot opens up again when I have more breathing room, I'll be happy to give it a go!

[ZameRagues]

I wish you all the fun in your games then. Thank you for letting me know.

[GunmetalDreamer]

Name:  Tabitha “Shabby Tabby” Cinders
Age / Height / Weight:  23 / 5’1” / 105 lbs
Class:  Wizard 10
Abilities:  Str 8 (-1); Dex 18 (+4); Con 14 (+2); Int 16 (+3); Wis 8 (-1); Cha 10 (+0)
AC: 14          Speed: 30’          HP: 86 / 86
Saving Throws:  Intelligence, Wisdom
Languages:  Common, Sylvan
Passive Perception:  9
Tool Proficiencies:  Disguise Kit, Thieves’ Tools
Weapon Proficiencies:  Daggers, Darts, Slings, Quarterstaff, Light Crossbow
Armor Proficiencies:  None
Background: Urchin
Features:

Shifter

Darvision 60’

Shifting: +12 Temp HP for 1 Minute

Razor Claw:  Bonus Action to Claw Attack while Shifting

Wizard

Spell Casting
Arcane Recover:  Once per Day after a Short Rest, recover (1/2 Lvl) 5 levels worth of Spell Slots.

Lore Mastery

Lore Master:  Double Proficiency Bonus if trained in Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion.  You may use Int instead of Dex to determine your Initiative Modifier.

Spell Secrets:  When you use a spell slot to cast a spell that deals acid, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, or thunder damage you can substitute one damage type for another.
- When  you use a spell slot to cast a spell that requires a saving throw, you can change the saving through from one ability score to another of your choice.  You cannot use this ability again until after a Short or Long Rest.

Alchemical Casting:  When you use a spell slot to cast a spell, you can expend one additional spell slot to augment its effects.  The effect depends on the spell slot you expend.
- A 1rst-level slot increases the damage against every target by 2d10 force damage.  If the spell can deal damage on more than one turn, it deals this extra force damage only on the turn you cast the spell.
- A 2nd-level slot increases the spell’s range.  If the spell’s range is at least 30’ it becomes 1 mile.
- A 3rd-level slot increases the spell’s save DC by 2.

Prodigious Memory:Prodigious Memory:  As a bonus action, you can replace one spell you have prepared with another from your spellbook.  You can’t use this feature again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Feats:  Toughness
Equipment:
Component Pouch, Dagger x2, Backpack, 50’ Silk Rope, Grappling Hook, Thieves’ Tools, Disguise Kit,  Rations (5 Days), Waterskin (5), Traveler’s Clothes, Robes, Arcane Focus (Rod), Spellbook, Ink Pen, Bottle of Ink, Parchment (10), Potion of Healing (6), Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location, Gloves of Thievery
Attacks:

Dagger

+8 to Hit; 1d4+4 Dmg

Fire Bolt

+7 to hit; 2d10 Dmg; Range 120’

Razorclaw Attack

+8 to Hit; 5 Dmg

Favored Kinks:  Tentacles, Altered States of Mind, and Transformation ... Tabby's interests and lack of restraint have lead to quite a few misadventures, but they never seem to dissuade her.
Player Offs:  The Usual Suspects

Memorized Spells

1st Level:  Burning Hands, Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Mage Armor
2nd Level:  Knock, Scorching Ray, Invisibility
3rd Level:  Dispell Magic, Fireball
4th Level:  Black Tentacles, Dimension Door, Fire Shield
5th Level:  Cone of Cold

Growing up on the streets of Locus, Tabitha learned early on that you might be able to survive on what others cast off, but if you wanted to thrive you had to be willing to create opportunities for yourself.  Tabby was getting too big.  She didn’t fit in all the bolt holes that she and the rest of the street kids were used to exploiting to avoid the guard.  The charity of tourists was beginning to dry up, as she no longer seemed like a precocious little kid; she was blossoming into a young woman and a different kind of adult was taking an interest in her.  She didn’t want to end up folded in as the pet of some ganglord, passed around to comfort his goons, but that mean she needed a hustle of her own to establish her own niche.

So, screwing up her courage, Tabby stole the spellbook from one of the Academy kids who’d wandered too far beyond those high white walls.

Self-teaching the arcane arts is no simple task.  When she moved beyond the simple Prestidigitation exercises and began channeling more potent energies, she accidentally set a fire in the warehouse district, which is when people started calling “Shabby Tabby” Cinders.  Uncertain if she was more worried about being headhunted by ambitious gangsters who wanted a burgeoning wizard under their thumb, or being swept up by the academics she’d stolen from in the first place, Tabitha left Locus behind and began her adventuring career.

Tabitha’s natural talent for the arcane is unburdened by concepts like restraint or common sense.  She’s looted ancient ruins, stolen secrets from slumbering demigods whose identities were long lost to time, burgled the towers of renowned mages, and delved into forbidden fields of study with equal aplomb.  A bit of a rogue scholar, she’s only just recently returned to Locus, intent on studying the great mystery of the Babylon Below.

[ZameRagues]

I didn't realize how little the core Wizard class got. Looks good GunmetalDreamer, I'll pm you the threads and you can start your dive into the depths.

[GunmetalDreamer]

Heh, yeah, most of the Wizard's class is tied up in their Spell List.  Heck, even the core Arcane Traditions are mostly about further capitalizing on that advantage.  It doesn't hurt that they learn more spells and get higher level spells faster than their Sorceror and Warlock competition.

Added a simple bio to Tabitha.  Basically, she's the both the last person you'd want to have access to forbidden magic, and the sort to relentlessly seek it out.  She's probably left a string of minor cataclysms in her wake as she traveled the country side.

(What can I say, I was inspired by the kind of personality that'd cheerfully conjure a flame in that massive firetrap of a library in the picture :P )

[ZameRagues]

I really like that Bio, sounds like a fun character to play in a normal DnD campaign. It is inspiring to see pure bliss in the eyes from a conjured flame among the old, dusty, priceless, numerous, irreplaceable secrets of the universe. 

[Drowdeviant]

...Can we use the mystic class since it's unearthed arcana material? I was gonna go multiclass but sadly found out the cleric domain I was gonna use was unfortunately homebrew. ^_^;

Was gonna go soul knife or nomad for the psychic order. xD

[Lockepick]

I'm going to unfollow this thread since it seems you have enough applications -- don't hesitate to reach out via PM if you need more writers!

[ZameRagues]

Current interest is Chulanowa and Drow then, with potential interest from Tengu. I'll allow Mystic Drow, sorry for the delay on the response.

[Drowdeviant]

Current interest is Chulanowa and Drow then, with potential interest from Tengu. I'll allow Mystic Drow, sorry for the delay on the response.

yay! xD

[Chulanowa]

Name:  Tabitha “Shabby Tabby” Cinders
Age / Height / Weight:  23 / 5’1” / 105 lbs
Class:  Wizard 10
Abilities:  Str 8 (-1); Dex 18 (+4); Con 14 (+2); Int 16 (+3); Wis 8 (-1); Cha 10 (+0)
AC: 14          Speed: 30’          HP: 86 / 86
Saving Throws:  Intelligence, Wisdom
Languages:  Common, Sylvan
Passive Perception:  9
Tool Proficiencies:  Disguise Kit, Thieves’ Tools
Weapon Proficiencies:  Daggers, Darts, Slings, Quarterstaff, Light Crossbow
Armor Proficiencies:  None
Background: Urchin
Features:

Shifter

Darvision 60’

Shifting: +12 Temp HP for 1 Minute

Razor Claw:  Bonus Action to Claw Attack while Shifting

Wizard

Spell Casting
Arcane Recover:  Once per Day after a Short Rest, recover (1/2 Lvl) 5 levels worth of Spell Slots.

Lore Mastery

Lore Master:  Double Proficiency Bonus if trained in Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion.  You may use Int instead of Dex to determine your Initiative Modifier.

Spell Secrets:  When you use a spell slot to cast a spell that deals acid, cold, fire, force, lightning, necrotic, or thunder damage you can substitute one damage type for another.
- When  you use a spell slot to cast a spell that requires a saving throw, you can change the saving through from one ability score to another of your choice.  You cannot use this ability again until after a Short or Long Rest.

Alchemical Casting:  When you use a spell slot to cast a spell, you can expend one additional spell slot to augment its effects.  The effect depends on the spell slot you expend.
- A 1rst-level slot increases the damage against every target by 2d10 force damage.  If the spell can deal damage on more than one turn, it deals this extra force damage only on the turn you cast the spell.
- A 2nd-level slot increases the spell’s range.  If the spell’s range is at least 30’ it becomes 1 mile.
- A 3rd-level slot increases the spell’s save DC by 2.

Prodigious Memory:Prodigious Memory:  As a bonus action, you can replace one spell you have prepared with another from your spellbook.  You can’t use this feature again until you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Feats:  Toughness
Equipment:
Component Pouch, Dagger x2, Backpack, 50’ Silk Rope, Grappling Hook, Thieves’ Tools, Disguise Kit,  Rations (5 Days), Waterskin (5), Traveler’s Clothes, Robes, Arcane Focus (Rod), Spellbook, Ink Pen, Bottle of Ink, Parchment (10), Potion of Healing (6), Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location, Gloves of Thievery
Attacks:

Dagger

+8 to Hit; 1d4+4 Dmg

Fire Bolt

+7 to hit; 2d10 Dmg; Range 120’

Razorclaw Attack

+8 to Hit; 5 Dmg

Favored Kinks:  Tentacles, Altered States of Mind, and Transformation ... Tabby's interests and lack of restraint have lead to quite a few misadventures, but they never seem to dissuade her.
Player Offs:  The Usual Suspects

Memorized Spells

1st Level:  Burning Hands, Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Mage Armor
2nd Level:  Knock, Scorching Ray, Invisibility
3rd Level:  Dispell Magic, Fireball
4th Level:  Black Tentacles, Dimension Door, Fire Shield
5th Level:  Cone of Cold

Growing up on the streets of Locus, Tabitha learned early on that you might be able to survive on what others cast off, but if you wanted to thrive you had to be willing to create opportunities for yourself.  Tabby was getting too big.  She didn’t fit in all the bolt holes that she and the rest of the street kids were used to exploiting to avoid the guard.  The charity of tourists was beginning to dry up, as she no longer seemed like a precocious little kid; she was blossoming into a young woman and a different kind of adult was taking an interest in her.  She didn’t want to end up folded in as the pet of some ganglord, passed around to comfort his goons, but that mean she needed a hustle of her own to establish her own niche.

So, screwing up her courage, Tabby stole the spellbook from one of the Academy kids who’d wandered too far beyond those high white walls.

Self-teaching the arcane arts is no simple task.  When she moved beyond the simple Prestidigitation exercises and began channeling more potent energies, she accidentally set a fire in the warehouse district, which is when people started calling “Shabby Tabby” Cinders.  Uncertain if she was more worried about being headhunted by ambitious gangsters who wanted a burgeoning wizard under their thumb, or being swept up by the academics she’d stolen from in the first place, Tabitha left Locus behind and began her adventuring career.

Tabitha’s natural talent for the arcane is unburdened by concepts like restraint or common sense.  She’s looted ancient ruins, stolen secrets from slumbering demigods whose identities were long lost to time, burgled the towers of renowned mages, and delved into forbidden fields of study with equal aplomb.  A bit of a rogue scholar, she’s only just recently returned to Locus, intent on studying the great mystery of the Babylon Below.

Y'know? usually I don't dig "catgirl" images, but... That picture is just absolutely charming and I love it.  ;D

[Snake]

I is Interested!