Horde of the Dragon Queen - OOC

[Vergil1989]

'Cough' Dark elf 'cough' lol.  Just because most are as evil as they come doesn't mean you can't play a good aligned dark elf.  Just look at Drizzt Do'Urden from the amazingly talented author, R.A. Salvatore, for inspiration.  I actually played an original character called Giselle Do'Urden for the longest time, although not in an official D&D capacity, just free form stuff.  She and Neria are actually my oldest gals, and I have quite the detailed if brief history for the two.

And really Muse, I just need help getting the rest of my information sorted out although I'm a bit distracted right now since I'm also jotting down some notes real quick for a new fanfiction story I've been wanting to do for a very long time.  Mass Effect and NCIS, with Gibbs and company getting dropped into the future due to a science project gone FUBAR no thanks to a jealous scientist sabotaging her own project in petty revenge.  Long story lol.  But really it's the numbers I always have trouble with, so any help with that would be appreciated.

[persephone325]

So, this is Bellaluna so far.

https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=651820

I know I still have work left to do, and I'm probably doing some things wrong. So, feel free to yell at me. lol

[Muse]

Persephone, we still need to adjust your ability scores, right? 

How about these: 
Str  8
Dex  (14+2)=16
Con  12
Int  13
Wis  (15+1)=16
Chrs 10

I sugest a similar spread for Neria: 
Str  8
Dex  (13+2)=15
Con  12
Int  10
Wis  (15+1)=16
Chrs 14

Clerics and Druids both base most of their class abilities off of wisdom.  :) 

[Vergil1989]

Will do Muse.  ;D  Thanks a bunch!

[persephone325]

Persephone, we still need to adjust your ability scores, right? 

How about these: 
Str  8
Dex  (14+2)=16
Con  12
Int  13
Wis  (15+1)=16
Chrs 10

I think mine are already adjusted? I'm not sure. >.< Does what I have look right?

[Vergil1989]

Brb but I've adjusted as best I can on my end.  I need to get another Dew or I'm gonna fall asleep at my desk, but again I've done what I can thus far Muse.  Thanks again for the assistance thus far though.  :D

[Muse]

Persephone, the maximum you can get from point buy is 15.  Wood elves have +1 to widom, so your best possible level 1 wisdom is 16. 

[Vergil1989]

And now I feel like a moron since now I know why you gave me a 16 in one of my stats.  :D  I hadn't even thought of racial modifiers despite you having mentioned it once already.

[persephone325]

Persephone, the maximum you can get from point buy is 15.  Wood elves have +1 to widom, so your best possible level 1 wisdom is 16. 

I wonder where I got the extra point from...

Might have been because I thought the point wasn't already added to the ability.

EDIT: Also just realized I can't have a longbow, cause it's not a simple weapon. Shortbow it is, then. ^^

[Vergil1989]

Made some further edits, but I'm hoping I got all of my stuff thus far correct.  I got a bunch of my racial traits and abilities listed, more of my equipment sorted out, (partially thanks to a racial ability, thank you Elf Weapon Training lol), and just stuff in general really.  The Mountain Dew is already wearing off though so I think I'm gonna leave the rest for tomorrow.  Feel free to poke at Neria in the meantime.  See ya.  ;D

[Muse]

Perserphone, elves gain proficiency in bows and certain swords.  :) 

[Priapus89]

Thanks for your help guys! I'll edit my sheet once I get the chance.

[persephone325]

Perserphone, elves gain proficiency in bows and certain swords.  :) 

Well, yes. But a Longbow is considered a Martial Ranged weapon, and I don't believe I can start out with that kind of weapon. Also makes me sad that I can't start out with a whip. lol

[Muse]

*nods* Yeah, you'll need to actualy get the bow in play, or get our DMs aproval to switch some equipment around. 

And to get proficiency with a whip you'll need a feat, which elves don't get 'til fifth. 

now I think if you tried to use a whip withotu the feat, you'd only be making your attack rolls at two lower. 

[persephone325]

*nods* Yeah, you'll need to actualy get the bow in play, or get our DMs aproval to switch some equipment around. 

And to get proficiency with a whip you'll need a feat, which elves don't get 'til fifth. 

now I think if you tried to use a whip withotu the feat, you'd only be making your attack rolls at two lower. 

I just think whips are cool. I don't see them used very often, and probably for good reason. I don't think they do any decent damage.

[ZameRagues]

Whips do the same damage as a dagger which isn't much, but they have better reach for melee combat then a dagger.

Also if you don't have proficiency with a weapon you don't add your Proficiency bonus to the attack rolls, thats all. No major penalty.

- Sheet question for Persephone, What is your character's background?

[persephone325]

Whips do the same damage as a dagger which isn't much, but they have better reach for melee combat then a dagger.

Also if you don't have proficiency with a weapon you don't add your Proficiency bonus to the attack rolls, thats all. No major penalty.

- Sheet question for Persephone, What is your character's background?

Ah, I see. I was hoping to make some sort of thorny branch whip at some point.

I have no idea what her background is, honestly. >.< That's one of the things I have the most trouble with when thinking up characters.

[ZameRagues]

How does she make money? What does she do in her spare time? What is she like?

[persephone325]

How does she make money? What does she do in her spare time? What is she like?

Hmm... Well, the first idea I had for her might not be viable. A Wood Elf that's part of a Woodland Clan and tends to stick to her own kind; before deciding to venture out and explore beyond the boundaries of what she usually does.

[Muse]

Sounds like the Outlander background on page 128 of the core book. 

You gain these proficiencies: 

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type o f musical instrument
Languages: One o f your choice

Some equipment: 
Equipment: A staff, a hunting trap, a trophy from an animal you killed, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

And a feature: 
F e a t u r e : W a n d e r e r
You have an excellent memory for maps and geography, and you can always recall the general layout o f terrain, settlements, and other features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.

[ZameRagues]

Also sounds like Outlander to me.

[persephone325]

I just wasn't sure if that kind of background would fit into the plot.

[ZameRagues]

Background and plot don't have to mesh. Backgrounds are just another tool to help flesh out your character's history by giving them a couple skills and a little bonus or two to help tell their story. It doesn't need to further the plot you're going to play through.

[Muse]

From what I know about this story--which isn't much, I've never made it past the first scene--it's pretty flexible. 

As I recall, the characters reach a certain town, and having the courage and compasion to hlep out in a desperate situation is suficient to kick start the story. 

[persephone325]

Ah. OK then. ^^