(D&D 3.5) The National Adventurer's League! (Searching for another DM!)

[Inerrant Lust]

Are you tired of living in fear that maybe that HOUSECAT is going to slit your throat while you sleep?
Are you tired of earning one silver piece a day doing unskilled labor while all the cool people go out on ADVENTURES?
Do you want to go out and earn THOUSANDS OF GOLD PIECES for HALF A DAY'S WORK?
Do you want to slay DRAGONS, bed foreign maidens, and plunder ancient dungeons?

If you said YES to any of these questions, you are eligible to be taken on contract in a local adventurer's guild TODAY. For just 10 insignifigant gold pieces each, Rygar & Morvald Adventuring Guild Agency will set you up with a client and a sponsor to begin adventuring THE VERY NEXT DAY. Parties in excess of three members get a 2 gold discount!

The age of peril has long passed. The goodly races no longer fear invasion from the drow, orcs, or any villages being destroyed by fearsome dragons. Most of the dangers facing the world today are only dangerous when one seeks them out. Heroes and adventurers, once the only thing keeping the world from complete destruction, have now become a mere novelty. Adventuring has become nothing more than a sport, an industry unto itself.

Most adventurers have a sponsor, who pays for the expenses of their quests for publicity and endorsement and occasionally a cut of any profits made from the adventure. Usually, one takes a quest from a client, usually a powerful nobleman though it could be anyone willing to pay. Some quests are for personal gain to the client, others are to rid the world of a menace, but most are simply for amusement. These quests are sometimes recorded magically, so that these heroes could be cheered on and rooted for as they adventure.

Millions of gold pieces are exchanged every day in this industry. Those nobles who hold public broadcasts will often sell advertising rights to businesses during these adventures, others bet and gamble on the result. Sometimes the most arbitrary challenges are thrown into the quest, once a half-giant fighter was offered the chance to double her cash reward if she could complete her quest in nothing but a loin cloth and a chainmail bikini. She accepted, slaying the otyugh cluster and winning the hearts of all who witnessed her wardrobe malfunction in real time.

Unfortunately for most spectators, Blackwood's Familial Consideration Commission (FCC) levied harsh fines against the heroine, her sponsor and her client, as well as restricting future challenges to 'Gear of an armor category of no less than light cannot be wagered, unless magically enchanted for the sake of modesty.'

You, and your newfound friends, are adventuring hopefuls. Or maybe amateur adventurers, I'm not sure yet.

Looking for: A mostly female adventuring party. In fact, there may only be one token male... Although I would like him to be on equal terms with the other members desite his gender so it doesn't accidentily become focused on him for being the odd one out.

A variety would be awesome. It would be neat for a genuine do-gooder paladin seeking to punish wicked monsters adventuring alongside someone who just wants to become a 'pro adventuring superstar' or someone who is just in it for the money. Not just classes and personalities but races and such.

Afterall, the crowd loves anyone who stands out... whether for being genuinely skilled or just having a lot of flashy moves and charm. Unusual adventurers attract more attention, earning them greater publicity and better sponsors and clients in the future. Most have resorted to just acting out and being eccentric... although without any real skill, you can only go so far.

All the mechanics details haven't been decided yet. Low to mid level. Party of maybe 4 or 5, all female save one token male. Setting is high semi-utopian fantasy; floating cities, exotic wizards and renaissance-esque tech, everybody's mostly happy. As said above, most of the baddies have been pushed out of the ordinary's citizens concerns. If you want trouble, you have to go looking for it. That being said, there's alot of dark places in the world, demons and devils and ancient evils.... just that most of them aren't anywhere near the goodly races.

Mostly light-hearted, though with a bit of seriousness here and there. Oh, and probably lots of sex. I haven't decided. :P

[ulthakptah]

I might play, I seem to be playing with the same four people in everyone of my games. A change of faces might be nice. About what are you thinking for starting level?

[Inerrant Lust]

Depends on the players preference, since it determines the kind of lifestyle they'll have as adventurers. I prefer 10 ish. At that point, you're skilled and famous enough to be above having the local baker be your sponsor and can start taking on somewhat legitimate quests.

Rookie adventurers of a lower level usually do lame jobs like killing rats in somebody's cellar or clearing out goblin nests. Less adventurer-like, they get recorded basically doing porno or have 'real quests' that are really just staged preformances with fake monsters and the sort. The unlucky ones get picked up for illegal quests like suicide missions (The recordings are usually regarded as snuff films. Even though a lot of quests are lethal like the aforementioned half-giant's, it's considered exploitation to send newbies in just to die. And most clients and sponsors take great pains to ensure their hero's survival, if not safety.)

At level 10, you'd be above doing that sort of thing and come closer to basically being a professional athlete or actor. Consider level 10 your rookie season or your first feature film. ;) You might not have your adventure broadcast in every arena in the country, but you'll still be able to take cool quests rather than the lame ones above.

[ulthakptah]

Sounds splendid, I would very much enjoy being the token male if the starting level is ten.

[Inerrant Lust]

Did you have anything specific in mind? Class, personality, goals, ect. ?

Also trying to figure out if all the players know eachother before hand, or if they meet during the campaign. I'm not adverse to having each party member have a short little solo adventure just as a test run before things start in earnest. They could either meet by accident, become forced into a party by their sponsors, or decide to team up for whatever's ahead of them. Nothing really set in stone right now until I figure out who'll be in it and how to tailor the game to the players.  ::)

[SomeGuy]

Well, I'd certainly be interested in playing, but I'd be a guy also. Not sure how you feel on that.

Character ideas I had while reading the intro-
Warlock (probably hellfire) who enjoys showboating and is interested in fame and money, but power above all else. Likely CN.

ToB character (likely an amalgam of all three classes plus 1 PrC as the projected build, primary warblade) who sees it as the only way to get a decent fight, also interested in fame but to a lesser degree, and only cares about money to the point of buying gear. Likely NG.

Regular fighter (dungeoncrasher route, etc) who originally tried his first quest as the result of a failed bet, upon finishing successfully he found he really likes being thanked/praised and continued on.

Possibly mix in some wacky races/templates.

[ulthakptah]

I typically pick the class needed that the other players don't pick. Then I build their personality and goals after I get a good idea how the character will work mechanically.

I understand about tailoring the game to what the players make. I mean making an adventure about slaying orcs could be a bit awkward if majority of the players are playing as orcs or half orcs.

[Inerrant Lust]

Player gender doesn't matter much to me, though character gender does somewhat. I had thought that the reason the party stood out among others was that it was one of mostly women. Particularly women from as wide a race/class/personality range as I could pick from the players. :P There might be other all-female parties, sure, but they'd most likely be life-long friends or people of similiar backgrounds.

It's an industry built on publicity, so a group of women from all walks of life (plus one man. :P) that are actually good at what they do beyond their gimick, it would make them quite successful, set apart from similiar groups. Being successful as an adventurer is a mix between actually being able to survive dangerous quests and well.. saying "Look at me!" really loud. You might have an epic level fighter who is only moderately famous compared to... say, a moderately leveled bard who is famous around the world.

Again, nothing set in stone. :P

[ivygrowth]

I would be interested in playing a (female) Monk, someone who acts shy and reserved, but secretly likes to show off.  Her stated goal would be to help fund her monastery, her real one would to become rich and famous. 

[ExisD]

Ohh, I'd love to play in something like this. I'd probably make a rather ditzy and clumsy sorcerer. The current idea is a young noble who wanted to go have fun rather than sitting around the house all day. She'd be pretty powerful, by virtue of level, but fairly unexperienced and prone to doing dumb things to look better.

Oh and are the monsters going to have fun with our girls, please, pretty please?

[Keelan]

Hm... I might be interested, and yes I'd be playing a female if I do make one.  Different sort of take on the adventuring job, different take on the D&D realms, and different can be interesting.  Probably would go a melee-focused route, maybe Ranger or (possibly) Paladin.  Alternately I find I enjoy playing a Bard, so that's another alternative.

How would we be working out attributes and etc?   Also what books are available?

[Inerrant Lust]

@Keelan: Different is always interesting to me!  ;D I have a personal preference for point buy. Makes things fair. Maybe a little higher than normal, but 32 is a good number for now. Wealth by level as normal. As for books? Uh... If you can find it, that's fine with me. But anything outside of core, I'd request you ask me about it first. (Not that core is particularly balanced in of itself, bah!)

@ExisD, ivygrowth: Of course. Well, I can't vouch for anyone else's kinks, but if you're into it...  ::)

I do very much like the idea behind both your characters, they make for good foils of one another! And with your ons/offs I can't believe I've never RPed with either of you before...  ::)

I've figured out how they've made this whole thing into such a spectator sport. The nobles who are wealthy enough to commission magic items usually hand out a ring or two to their adventurers. Whoever is wearing it can say the command word and, pop, it's an instant broadcast of everything going on in an unspecified radius around the ring. Clients with these rings moniter the situation routinely, if not constantly. Some clients will watch and record the events in private, though most will have the scenes played in an ampitheater-like arena as a 3D illusion/scrying thingy. Basically a colloseum except if you throw a loaf of bread it will just pass through the monster or fighter.  ;)

It's professional sports. That being said, it's my hope that the entire plot doesn't revolve around the 'games', even if it is a central theme in the setting. So you won't be on a quest 100% of the time unless you want to be, you're free to do things for personal reasons, especcially once you're famous enough to start doing things on your own terms. And not all quests are about the money and advertising.... just most of them. ;) It's a greedy, greedy, world. Not as utopian as it seems...

[ulthakptah]

From what I can tell about the classes being picked, I think I'm going to have some healing. I'm thinking Binder 1/warlock 4/Ur-Priest 2/Eldritch Disciple 2/Hellfire warlock 1. A bit complex I know, but I think he would be great for this game. He would have to be evil, because Ur-priest are evil, and most of the time have Naberius binded. Making him an evil god hating narcissist that loves hurting people and the sound of his own voice. A crowd favorite for sure.

Binder is from tome of magic, warlock is from complete arcane, Ur-Priest is from complete divine, Eldritch Disciple is from complete mage, and Hellfire warlock is from fiendish codex II.

[Inerrant Lust]

Whoa, whoa.  :P I was thinking something a little more... streamlined. And evil characters are always a little tricky in regards to the rest of the party. Even if they're played well and their alignment obscured or accepted by the party, it can... complicate matters. The token male is, afterall, just that, the token. In fact, that trope is pretty much exactly what I had in mind when coming up with the OP (excluding him possibly being useless in combat, yawn), but I'm pretty liberal with how people want to play their characters.

In fact, when coming up with the plot, I had thought of basically a genderswapped five man band. At least as a starting point, because as long as all members of the party, basically, cover a wide spectrum of personality/role/ect. that works together... in harmony. Hrmph. :P I think it'll work.

But... the exception is, however, evil characters. Like I said, it's tricky, but I can't really make that judgement call until I figure out what the whole party will be like.

[SomeGuy]

That guy everyone loves to hate, or hates to love?

When I said I'd be a guy I did mean my character. Hm, a wizard or druid build focusing on polymorph/wildshape could be interesting.

[ulthakptah]

Ah, I see. In that case I could play an Archivist from heroes of horror. It's a class that is pretty much just support. Spells like a wizard, but they're divine, and class features that basically work by shouting monsters weak points to the rest of the party. With this I would be like The One Guy/Smart Guy/Medic.

[avorae]

Well if the rogue spot is still open i would love to call dibs on it.

[schnookums]

I shouldn't get involved in another game, but this one seems like a lot of fun...would probably play a barbarian type.

[ExisD]

Nice  :D , also this'll be the first game I participate in here, so that'd be the reason you haven't seen me before.

As for character, I'd like to request Complete Mage(spells/feats), Complete Arcane(Fate Spinner + feats/spells), and Spell Compendium(spells). Going for versatility an flashiness for this character.

[Inerrant Lust]

@Someguy (In Chinese, Sum Gai?)

Interesting is an understatement where transformation is concerned. Hrumph. :P

@Ulthakptah

Always liked the Archivist, and the five man band is very, very rough... consider it a launching pad. Feel free to go anywhere from that starting point. Regardless of individual roles, all that's needed is variety.

@Avorae

Looks like it is. Although I'm not sure if you can just call dibs. ;)

@Schnookums

At the risk of appearing to play favorites... I think you're gauranteed a spot based on our prior RPs. :P

@ExisD

Hmmm. Well, I won't turn someone away just because they haven't posted all over the forum yet.

So far; (Pink Red = Female, Blue = Male)

Schnookums; Bruising Barbarian Type
ExisD; Flashy Mage Type
Avorae; Sneaky Rogue Type
Ivygrowth; Stealth-hedonist Monk Type
Ulthakptah; Scholarly Mage Type
Someguy; Transformer Type (Roll out!)
Keelan; Woodsy Type/Virtuous Type/Musical Type

Eagh! So many mage-types! O_o

I'm keen on a four or, at the very most, five member party. Schookums, Avorae, and Keelan would fit together well I think, depending on what kind of rogue Avorae is and what class Keelan picks. For Avorae, there's the non-sociable tomb-plundering rogues or the cultured thief sort of rogue... and Keelan's ranger could be a wilderness sort of sneaky while Avorae's rogue is an urbane sort of sneaky. A paladin would be quite distinguished from both Schnookums and Avorae, and a bard would equally compliment the other two.

Ivygrowth, being a monk, would fit in basically anywhere. It's a class more about posessing a certain style than anything else, and I love the character concept. Even among a somewhat similiarly moral-compass'd paladin, your monk would be very different from Keelan. I very much like it! And monks aren't appreciated nearly enough.

As for the three remaining mage-types... I'm not fond of having multiple magic-users in the party. Even the Wizard/Cleric duo seems like a bit much for one party. So there will probably be one dedicated magic-user, not neccessarily divine either (You won't need any healbots to get through these quests. I loathe relegating a party member to be 'The watcher of life bars')

Also I said that there might be a token male, not that there had to be. I'd hate to turn someone away for a reason like that... but it's all about the party dynamic. If I get an all-female party that look like they'll compliment eachother better than they would with one extra Y chromosome, that's how it'll be.

Edit: Eek. Totally forgot someone! That's what I get for posting after working the night shift. x_x

[ExisD]

I f you want less mages I could easily convert my idea into more of a fighter type, take a few fighter levels and abjurant champion. Mage who buffs everyone then swings a big stick as a primary method of attacking. Personality would be about the same.

[Inerrant Lust]

Hmmm. If you want flashiness, a bard certaintly would have it. Flashiness is like their creed. ;) Keelan decided on a ranger, so there'd be little overlap.

Also, only one person's really asked me about races... I've no problem with one or two party members being outside the usual core races, it adds to the party dynamic, I think.

[Laughing Hyena]

Ooooh I just love this game. I would throw my hat in but I know this is but a five person team and you have a ton of people applying already. And I am always up for some light hearted adventures. This setting also raises tons of questions on what a villains life is like and what ambitions could he possibly have? All this stuff makes me jump with joy.

Regardless if you don't mind me throwing another character into the ringer for you then I'll put one in.

An elvish fighter  wielding a scythe and spiked chain who combines speed, power and outrageously unique kills for monsters. An absolute showman for all he breaks the elvish cliche of bows and two swords styles that are dime a dozen, showing that not all elves are fragile. It's all about the execution, the crowd and the luxuries that come from the rewards.

Leander Korianthal - Stylish Elf Fighter - Scythe and Spiked Chain.

[RubySlippers]

What about a healer anyone running one? I'm thinking support protected by magic, dresses like a Morde Sithe and get this can only heal as they have sex with the one healed if an adult.

Note she is not going to be unable to defend herself just is not her big role its eye candy and going for the adult only clips on pay for view, but will likely have some offense just in case.

[SomeGuy]

I think I'll drop, don't want to take a spot when there are more players then slots open. Good luck everyone.

Ha, another person joined in while I was typing this. I'll look around for another game.

[RubySlippers]

I didn't join just think a healing cleric might be a good idea, that is there to also help with the groups ratings as she gets naked and sweaty with her patiants.

[Laughing Hyena]

Anyway if one needs a healer I'll fill that niche so long as one doesn't mind a twist on the typical healing cleric of healing. :-)

A pervy war priest might do well in this endeavor. And as for the race of the priest I was thinking either half orc, halfling, tiefling or elf.

Though I should note that my character are male and since there's only one slot its going to be quite cutthroat.

[Inerrant Lust]

Eek! Two more people to choose from (Although more people to dissapoint. T_T) ...but only a net gain of one. Sorry to see you go, Some Guy.  :-\

And just when I thought I was starting to figure out who to pick...

@Laughing Hyena; Interesting. How very un-elf-like. I like it, but keep going. The more information people give me, the more informed a decision I can make about the party's composition. :P And I always enjoy a good subversion on the typical cleric of healing. ;-)

@RubySlippers; Hmmm. Heh heh. There will no shortage of publicity and exposure during this campaign. While you're far from being the best in the field, at level 10 you're still a league or two above, say... 75% of the industry. Besides, you're protagonists! Even if the setting isn't all about you, the campaign is. ;-)

[Laughing Hyena]

Well as far as the elf fighter goes, he is boisterous, direct and an utter showman. He knows he's there to entertain and as such he considers adventuring for what it is. A sport, akin to gladiator combat and the monsters are the opponents and the guilds are his sponsors. He likes the spotlight and seeks to remain within it as much as possible. Should he find alluring females he is quite lecherous but also quick with his tongue though he may have rotten luck in such endeavors all the same. He isn't put down quickly by rejection as the next adventure is always around the corner and determined as he is he intends to keep his star burning as bright as possible and keep rising through the fields.

As for the healing priest, he is a complete pervert but not without morals. He refuses to cross certain lines personally though if others make the move for him he does not hesitate to jump upon it. This is the kind of man that is very easy going and makes you wonder how the heck did he become a priest. He listens to those who wish to confess sins and woe to the lady that catches his eye and wishes to earn punishment as a form of penance for he takes a hands on approach. He entered the adventuring business because it gave the church good publicity and a decent outlet for his natural tendencies. Wielding his choice weapons he uses his magic to be battle ready and aid his allies when they need his tender touch. Willing to stand at the front lines and beat in skulls or trade banter, trash talking and insulting those who are his foes. A purely decadent priest.

[RubySlippers]

Good, I'm in I'll whip up busty hot curvy cleric healer of the goddess ,I'll find one diety that will do maybe a minor diety from some exotic land she's from, and her armor will be minimal for modesty when families might be watching.

Will be a human, now to find a pic to base her off of.

How about her? https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/8/8d/AnoukaRemy_02_Tits.jpg

Patron Diety: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rati

[NicciKotor]

Got any more room left?

[Ryvaken]

This looks interesting. You've got a wide range already, but I'm going to throw in my own two cent pitch. An archery type. Probably Ranger, since I like a touch of magic, with an eye on Order of the Bow Initiate in Complete Warrior. Race wise Elf, probably, no need to get crazy obscure here. Maybe Elf Ranger substitution levels but I don't recall them being spectacular enough to further complicate matters. Plenty of feats in CW to look at, too.

Anyway, that's my pitch. No one else has offered a character who focuses on nonmagical ranged combat, so it does add variety to your offerings, but I'm fine being told I'm too late to the party. Pun intended.

[Laughing Hyena]

Then I'll work on my elf fighter so as not to clash with the priestess.

Edited to adjust for the point buy system. Not as good as what I got from the roller but still awesome.

Also Edited to fit in a backstory now.

STR: 16 (increased further by ability score boosts)
DEX: 20 (Racial Bonus made this possible)
CON: 14
INT: 12
WIS: 10
CHA: 10

HP Roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2936351/



Name: Leander Korianthal
Race: Elf
Class: Fighter
Sheet: http://plothook.net/RPG/profiler/view.php?id=8268

Personality: Leander is the epitome of stylish close quarters combat. It is all about the show for him when he is working. He is boisterous, direct and an utter showman. He knows he's there to entertain and as such he considers adventuring for what it is. A sport, akin to gladiator combat and the monsters are the opponents and the guilds are his sponsors. He likes the spotlight and seeks to remain within it as much as possible. Inside or outside of the sport he has built his life around he is quite ruthless in his conquests for to show mercy would displease the fans as the next adventure is always around the corner and determined as he is he intends to keep his star burning as bright as possible and keep rising through the fields.

Outside of the adventuring spotlight he is quite the rich nobleman as he had invested much of his earnings into living quite high off the hog so to speak. His money goes into luxuries and his job whenever possible. Often spending time with drink, food and pleasurable company. He lives by his reputation in the adventuring circuits and often is quite direct in explaining things to people, to the point of insensitivity. The truth comes out with him quite easily and to deny that is to deny himself. This life is all he knows or cares for and goes tooth and nail to defend it and himself.

Should he find alluring females he is quite lecherous but also quick with his tongue though he may have rotten luck in such endeavors all the same because of it. He isn't put down quickly by rejection however as little stops him from simply moving on. He considers every woman a new challenge akin to the sport and is exceptionally dominant but there are lines he refuses to cross and he refuses to compromise his own unspoken rules of conduct and may the gods have mercy on those who would try to force that issue.

Backstory: Leander started arriving in the public eye in a minor role as a rookie "adventurer" starring in what was supposed to be a TPK feature event. The reason why was because being a former naive city elf, he was a guardsman in training until an opportunity came that seemed like a dream come true. Gold to set himself up for life so long as he agreed to star in an adventuring event and he always was a fan of the events. Unfortunately the director of this event failed to tell him the escape clause was only if Leander survived the adventure would be be paid. The formula for this was simple, get a bunch of novice adventurers to star in it with the promise of good money and good opportunity, and then get them all humiliated, exposed, abused and then killed off. It was incredible for ratings and it was quick cash for the director.

Leander however was a survivor at heart and after realizing the amount of danger they were in within the first encounter after a rather aggressive start in the challenge, he rallied the remaining party in an attempt to not just try and survive the adventure but escape the proverbial death sentence. That was their only chance. Leander helped them escape from the dungeons first then made their way up into the caverns where the ruins were held. They avoided as much conflict as they could by turning the dungeon's monsters and traps against the others to try and kill two birds with one stone, solved the riddles with logic and guile and when needed ran like hell to escape. In short playing smart and not going all half cocked.

Losses were about half way through the party when they got near the caves entrance only to find that the director had sealed them in to try and make sure they couldn't escape. It was through his remaining companions however that Leander survived as they braved an underground river in hopes of finding another way out through the waters. Each of them used Water Breathing to keep themselves alive at the point where they had to pull through the waters by a chain, air bubbles when they had to rely on that and stayed as close to the shallows as much as humanly possible. It was incredibly lucky Leander survived all of it and the price was all but two of his companions. The remaining were all dead, enslaved, or worse. Upon reaching daylight they ran for their lives to try and put it behind them.

Leander however could not let go of the horrors inflicted upon him by the director and swore revenge. Of which he has not yet gotten. That hellish adventure however gave Leander cult fame and vast experience and now being seasoned found legitimate sponsors. Leander's formerly timid persona was replace by a ruthless man who thrives on aggression and ruthless executions whilst wearing what seems like minimal armor, relying on speed to win victories. Of which he did constantly. His fury within combat was fueled by his will of survival and anger by the first adventure he ever took part on. Whilst this has cooled over time and forged him into a now stylish adventurer of considerable wealth and enjoys the good life it brings, few would recall those times when that TPK director mentally scarred him. Perhaps its all an act in an attempt to hide the horrors experienced or they have twisted him into this state. Either way he continues his life and his hunt for the one who changed his life for good.

Appearance



Weapon of Choice

[Xiphon III]

Sigh...if you decide you need a fifth player, I'm open. I was thinking a Bard. I like bards. :p Anyways, a bard who's become quite popular due to...well, Bardness. Also has a few bestselling magical recordings. Sweating to The Oldies with Landroth, and Lullaby/Sleep, a recorded combination sure to cure your insomnia. We'll even put an elf to sleep! Recording not guarunteed to put Elves to sleep. That's just ridiculous. They don't sleep. Freaky pointy eared buggers.

[RubySlippers]

Character Stats

invisiblecastle.com/stats/view/26319/

Ok not the best cleric around but yowza!  ;D

Domains I'll be thinking about a bit.

[Keelan]

Character Stats

invisiblecastle.com/stats/view/26319/

Ok not the best cleric around but yowza!  ;D

Domains I'll be thinking about a bit.

Actually, unless he changed it, we're doing a 32-point-buy, not rolling, for stats

[RubySlippers]

Well the player above me rolled stats?  :-\

Point Buy is fine to.

[Laughing Hyena]

alright. I'll adjust for that. Pity. That was a pretty damn good set of rolls. :-) but what do you guys think of him? Like him? Stuff that needs tweaking?

[Keelan]

Here is my gal Sio!  Short bio is she was born on the Material Plane (an Aasimar), was an outdoorsy girl, found out she had a strange bond with fey-creatures, broke into the 'adventuring' industry as an 'adult adventure' star (basically an adult film star aka pornstar) who only did lesbian scenes.  Became known for doing a lot of scenes with a variety of Fey (dryads and nymphs as her largest claims to fame), and became fairly popular as a dom and a bondage expert.  After a time, she decided to break into the 'true' adventuring business, using a chain as her weapon given her bondage background, and it has only gone upwards from there...

Hope that's good for a short bio ^_^  Oh, and for her build... I used the Magic Item Compendium for the equipment and items, the Champion of the Wilds ACF that gives her bonus feats instead of spellcasting, Solitary Hunting ACF to replace Animal Companion, and Strong Arm alternate Combat style (Power Attack, Improved Sunder, and Great Cleave for the respective levels of the Combat Style).  I can link whatever you need me to (I hope >.>)

Siobhan "Sio"
Female Lawful Neutral Aasimar CotW Ranger-9, Level 9, Init +4, HP 108/108, Speed 40x4
AC 22, Touch 15, Flat-footed 18, Fort +12, Ref +12, Will +9, Base Attack Bonus 9   
Reach+,Trip,Disarm+2,Finesse,DR (Magic,Piercing,Adamantine) Adamantine Spiked Chain +2 +15 (2d4+8, 20x2)
Mithral Chain +2 (+6 Armor, +4 Dex, +1 Natural, +1 Deflect)
Abilities Str 18, Dex 18, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10
Condition None

[Kunoichi]

Huh.  Looking through this, I'm starting to wish I'd signed up when it first started.  You're probably full-up by now, although if you aren't, I'd certainly love to join in.

Right at the moment, I've got a definite desire to play a Ghost character.  I don't have too much in the way of backstory ideas yet, but working out why she came back as a Ghost would certainly help there.  Mechanically, though, I think I could probably make an interesting semi-tank character by focusing on that ghostly innate Telekinesis supernatural ability...



Edit: And as a sample build of what I'd likely be using, I present the Shieldmaiden, who combines almost unassailable AC and excellent damage with healing and some minor party support.

Admittedly, though, direct-damage force effects (such as Magic Missile) are her bane...

[ulthakptah]

DEXTER ASTRAPI
"Kuwabara kuwabara"

-Japanese prayer to ward off lightning

A scrawny and nerdy sort of guy, very interested in learning. The reason Dexter joined The National Adventurer's League is to meet some of the creatures he learns about in books to study them for himself. Also the money allows him to buy as many books and prayers as he wants. Before the show he spend most of his time indoors, flipping through dusty tomes. He would read about dragons and beholders finding all the different creatures amazing. Now he spends his time adventuring discovering the wonders of the world with his own eyes. The only problem is how embarrassing it is to have his every personal moment watched and could have it broadcasted around the world at a moments notice.

His fighting style is well, nonexistent. Most of what he does is give useful information about the creatures they encounter, like how dragons breath different things based on their colors. Other things he can do is read some of the prayers he has collected to supply his companions with boosts to help them with their battles. He does know a few offensive prayers, like call lighting. He is very skilled at controlling lightning. It's a bit of his specialty. There are other spells he can use to defend himself, but they're sort of mean and deadly. He doesn't really like using them, but in a life or death situation he has been know to pull the smoking heart out of his enemies chest. Afterwards he screams and has to wash his hands.

[Laughing Hyena]

Still waiting on this as it has such high potential. I hope to hear more on it. And by the way Kuniochi... How in the Frigging Nine Hells did you manage that sheet!?

[Kunoichi]

...?  In what way?  I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. ^^;

[Laughing Hyena]

The armor class! Thats.... INSANE!  :o

[Kunoichi]

Ghosts get their Charisma modifiers as Deflection bonuses to AC. ^^; Add on full plate and a tower shield and, well...

[Laughing Hyena]

Oh dear god that is just horrid. A DMs nightmare. lol.

[Acid Lips]

AWWWW I would love to join but have NO  idea how to play D&d. *Whimpers* good luck anyways

[Laughing Hyena]

Always a first time lovely. Maybe I should help you learn?

[Xiphon III]

Do you still neeed someone? Because I play a decent bard.

[Laughing Hyena]

We havent heard back from the one behind this thread so I don't know what is the word on that.

[Kunoichi]

Oh dear god that is just horrid. A DMs nightmare. lol.

Actually, as you go up in levels, AC drops in importance compared to saves.  Especially if you're lacking in ways to force the enemy to target yourself, rather than the squishier members of the party.

[Inerrant Lust]

Yaaarggh! Sorry about dissapearing like that. I had to make an unexpected move.  :-\

Moreover, It looks like I'll dissapear again from the 4th of April to the 22nd.  Fun fun training.  :-(

Edit: Right. I forgot the purpose of this post. Once I catch up to everything I'll make another post about the game proper. :P

[Inerrant Lust]

RubySlippers; Smexy. Like the Deity flavor. ;)

NicciKotor; Always, but ACTUALLY... I'm strongly considering finding another GM to run a game in the same setting concurrent with my own. :P There's alot of good concepts in here and I don't want any to go to waste.

Ryvaken; Tell me about wide range! O_o So many people.

Laghing Hyena;

Xiphon III; Bards are perfect for something like this. :D

Keelan; Looks good. When you first mentioned her past as an adult adventure star, I imagined her specialty as more or less a staged performance such as 'adventuring' in some distant forest and just so happens to meet a sexy (and open-minded) fey whom she quickly subdues... but the fey is on the payroll and the whole thing orchestrated. Looks like we had the same thing in mind. :D

But I love the flavor. You're in. Give me a little time to look over the mechanics, but I foresee no problems.

Kunoichi: ... Really awesome idea. I love it.

OKAY.

I have to decide on a party so I'll stop stalling (Although being gone for like two weeks was completely beyond my control...)

Ivygrowth; ???? Monk (The Hero/The Lancer)
Keelan; Aasimar Ranger (The Hero/The Lancer)
ahbdjhasbdhbhdbsf (Edit: Reconsidering...)
Schnookums; Half-Minotaur Barbarian (The Big Guy)
Uthakpta; Human Archivist (The Smart Guy/The Chick)

I haven't heard from Ivygrowth, ExisD, or Avorae in awhile, but probably because I went missing.  ;) The.. err.. understudies are as follows;

Xiphon III; Bard is good. Very good. Hrrm :P
Rubyslippers; I like the character but Utakpta already fufills the magic-user role, in particular divine magic.
Laughing Hyena; Awesome character concept... but I have too many males.  :'(
Kunoichi; REALLY awesome character concept... but it might be hard to incorporate another tank in with everyone else.

Okay, so I have an idea. I'm going to hunt down another GM. I like this setting, and I think other people like this setting... so I'd like to see what people do with it. :P It might work out better that way for everyone I didn't pick up, considering I'll be gone for another 3 weeks soon.  >:(

[Kunoichi]

Kunoichi: ... Really awesome idea. I love it.

*snip*

Kunoichi; REALLY awesome character concept... but it might be hard to incorporate another tank in with everyone else.

Strictly speaking, I don't actually have a character concept out, yet. ^^; Just a build.  I'm glad you like the mechanics of the character, though.  Hopefully I'll be able to come up with a great backstory and personality to match.

I'm glad you at least chose me to be an understudy, even if the prevalence of front-line combatants means it'll be hard to work me into a party. ^^

[Laughing Hyena]

Meh. I'll wait to see if another GM pops up or if more room becomes suddenly available for one reason or another. :-)

[Zaer Darkwail]

I tag interested while knowing this game is full.

[Laughing Hyena]

Well on a technicality if we get another Dm for this thread Lust is going to let another party join in on the fun. Or at least thats what I heard. Still i think Im the only one still in that stand by party.

[Inerrant Lust]

A damned shame if that's the case. It was a tough choice, and I would run a second game in a heartbeat if I felt I had the creative energy to do so.

[avorae]

Eek!!! So sorry I had not responded in a while but seeing as the game is now full I will just join the waiting list  that is forming and let those who had already submitted characters go ahead with group one.