Looking for a Small based party. [Pathfinder Group]

[Chanticleer]

Oh, she's neat! I don't think I've ever seen a swarm druid played/designed before.

I like her philosophy. :)

[Roleplay Frog]

*flexes* I thought about going down the augment-superior summoning route or going all in with evolve familiar, but got bored and picked more on character allrounder feats instead. I see her as support. Rat-support.
You need a rat? She got your back.

[OyabunKobold]

I like her too. I might go about making my own character sheet as well and working on getting my character transplanted over.

[Chanticleer]

Fortunately, our kobolds R SMRT and will not think to themselves, "Hey, free RATions!"

[OyabunKobold]

Lol this is true

[Conundrum]

Little kobolds as the grunts and Dragonborn as the elites with the occasional half dragon lord or lady?

Imagining the kobold roll in most courts before I see it as a sort of general servant type thing.  Like if two larger territories go against each other they make a spectacle of it with lots of pageantry, so you have an adult blue dragon and an adult copper dragon marching their standing guard of dragonborn through the city gates to show off their wealth and strength to the populace before meeting up with levied forces and mercenaries on the way to where the expect to encounter opposition.  On the battlefield you have races like humans, elves, and dwarves, levied up as light infantry, pike blocks, archers, and cavalry, some races like orcs or centaur tribes provide some specialists like shock infantry and horse archers, while at the core is the mighty dragonborn heavy infantry.  Clad in heavy armor that is edged in blue or copper with greatswords held at attention the dragonborn even bring their own support as noble dragonborn sorcerers standing among the infantry blocks.  Meanwhile kobolds may be some light infantry skimishes used to scout or harass an enemy but are mostly back at camp. 

Some are camp guards but most are simply maintaining it as part of the baggage train and camp following.  Before battle they squire for the dragonborn shining their armor so they may be best scene in battle earning honor and glory for their patron.  All manner of tasks are taken up by the kobolds from cooking and cleaning to caring for beast of burden, or even guarding the dragon's harem.  You do not want a bunch of strong virile dragonborn guarding your harem and kobolds are good enough to know how to hold a spear so simply enlist a handful of female kobolds to guard your female concubines and some males for your males. 

When the goblins brought the fight from underground this setup doesn't work.  You cannot siege a mountain, you cannot strafe a mountain with fire, and even specialists like dwarves would need to forge larger tunnels than the goblins use.  Suddenly it came down to the kobolds and other small races to hold the line and take the fight to the goblins and their subterranean nation.  The goblins favored tactic to kill breachers was barbed and hoked polearms, striking out from their holes they would drag prey into kill grounds where groups of goblins would together kill foes who entered one at a time unable to fight back.  The small races were able to infiltrate though or come in fighting.  Kobold Steel Scales became among the most elite of the kobold forces.  Armored head to toe and with heavy shields they took point into the tunnels where goblin resistance was known fighting through the generally lighter armed goblins to create beachheads for more kobolds to stream in behind.

Naturally the goblins were not stagnant and developed ways to fight this, oil and fire were lethal to all in a tunnel as even fire resistant kobolds needed to breath the air the fire was burning away.  Heavy crossbows saw some use against other races firing from murder holes into enemies attempting a breach but against the Steel Scales they were among the most potent weapons allowing them to fill narrow passages with bolts of steel meant to pierce the plate, scale, and hides of intruders.  Over the course of the war continual adaptions were made to tactics such as the various infiltrators trained and used by both sides to bypass thick defensive positions.

With the immediate war past for the moment the kobolds find themselves in an interesting position, technically they have driven back the goblins from the positions they initially held and so have gained some status they are still well below other dragon kind and with a potentially changing role are now viewed differently by the dragonborn.  Having truly proven themselves able to hold the line in battler they have earned the respect of these mighty warriors, they have also earned their attention though.  The dragonborn do not see them as equals but they do now see them as someone who can compete for their role.  For the militant dragonborn who live to fight and serve replacement is not an option.

I have decided. I shall play Ratsy.

Oh, oh my

[Chanticleer]

<Kobold history in the last war omitted for brevity>

I like this. I like this a lot. It somewhat skews the background that OK and I were discussing, but we won't need to tweak too much. How many years since the war 'ended'?

[OyabunKobold]

Oooh nice backstory ideas. I have a background skeleton atm so ill fiddle with it.

[Chulanowa]

oh darn thats what I forgot Bear traps

Best scene in a game was in a home game. Our party was traipsing through an urban dungeon where a gnoll crime lord was smuggling in black powder to arm his kobold henchmen. So naturally htere were a lot of traps and use of torches was ill-advised. Our self-appointed leader, the tense, taciturn, SRS BZNS elf magus, decided to take point, what with his vision being pretty good in the dark.

Not good enough to notice tripwires, though.

Dude sets off the tripwire, and the DM describes this amazing rube goldberb setup of ball bearings, levers, pulleys, and such that culminates in a bear trap on a chain falling from the ceiling straight onto this guy's head. it also sets off numerous flares, which calls the the gang in for battle!

Then hte chain retracts.

So our magus is kicking and screaming, hanging form the ceiling like a pinata, leavign our gunslinger, our VERY poorly-optimized sorcerer/cleric, and me, the party's centaur bard to handle the threat.

[Chanticleer]

So our magus is kicking and screaming, hanging form the ceiling like a pinata, leavign our gunslinger, our VERY poorly-optimized sorcerer/cleric, and me, the party's centaur bard to handle the threat.

These are the moments we live for. :)

[Conundrum]

What issues are made with existing backgrounds?  I can still make changes.

[Chanticleer]

It's no big deal!

Usually, you know, you have to explain why your kobolds aren't part of a tribe somewhere dug under a dragon's den. So we'd sort of discussed that. But the setting you've come up with doesn't require us to worry about all that.

[OyabunKobold]

it wasn't an issue we were more trying to think of how we would explain the reason two twin brother kobolds are away from their Tribe and family. We no longer need to explain that as much as before because there wouldn't need to be a seperation from the family.

So its not perfect in the slightest but I can use it. This is my Character sheet plopped over from Mythweavers to something more Legible. Itll look a bit odd Until Chant and I can sort out backstories a bit more and then Personality will be updated at that time as well.

Name: Aly`Gotak Ontor
Nicknames: Aly,
Sex: Male
Age: 20
Race: Silver Scaled Kobold
Class: Bladed Scarf Dancer Magus
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Level: 3
EXP:
Basic Appearance: See Picture
Personality:

personality skeleton

Primary motivator   Nobility
Emotional Disposition    Apathetic
Moodiness    Phlegmatic   
Outlook   Cynical
Integrity   Meticulous   
Impulsiveness Spontaneous
Boldness           Tentative   
Agreeability       Open-Minded
Interactivity   Loner   
Conformity    Formal
Sense of Humor   Cynical
Favorite topic of Conversation 1   Magic Specifically Lightning based
Favorite topic of Conversation 2   Platinum dragons and the Ice plane
Group Affiliations   None

Religion and spirituality   
   
Adherence    Casual adherent
Tolerance   Intolerant   
Religious Demeanor   Judgmental of others belief with occasional attempts at converting to his beliefs of which he has a casual demeanor about
Religious Association      Solitary
Religious role                   Disciple

Quirk 1   Humming
Quirk 2   Foot Tapping
Habit 1   Collects Odd things
Habit 2   Superstitious
Oddities   

Basic Background

background Skeleton

Lawful Neutral Male Kobold Magus
Physical Details
Age: 20
Height: 2'10"
Weight: 30 lbs.
Homeland, Family, and Childhood

Homeland: Frontier
Parents: Only your mother is alive.
Siblings: You have 5 biological siblings.
- biological older brother
- biological younger twin brother
- biological older brother
- biological younger sister
- biological older brother
Circumstance of Birth: [The Omen] The sages, priests, or wizards of your society decreed your birth an omen of a coming age or event—perhaps you are an omen of promise, perhaps one of dark times ahead.
Parent's Profession: Servents
Major Childhood Event: [Mentorship/Patronage] A mentor or patron took an interest in your development and volunteered to train or sponsor you. This creature's motives might not be entirely clear, but without its influence you would not be who you are.
Adolescence and Training
Magus Training: [Promise Keeper] Your dreams of becoming a wizard were cut short by unfortunate circumstances, such as the death of your family or clan's matriarch or patriarch, hostile invading forces, conscription in the army, and so on. This forced you to become a protector and stunted the growth of your studies. Though you have successfully blended the two disciplines, you still long for the unfulfilled potential of your career as a wizard.
Influential Associate: [The Mercenary] With this person, there was always a cost. No deed was done making a trade for something of equal or greater value. Whether this individual's actions tended toward good, evil, or pure balance, he was always fair in his dealings. You respected this trait and it influenced your own philosophy.
Moral Conflicts/Religion
Conflict: [Armed Robbery] You robbed someone with the threat of violence.
Conflict Subject: Soldier or warrior.
Conflict Motivation: Justice.
Conflict Resolution: [No Guilt] Either guilt is for the weak, or you know you made the right decision. You might not openly brag about your part in the conflict, but you don’t deny it when confronted either.
Deity/Religious Philosophy: Apsu
Romances/Drawbacks
Romantic Relationship(s): [Current Lover] You are currently involved in a romantic relationship.
Drawback: [Social Acceptance] You want others to accept you, to believe you’re special and worthy of merit. You are self-conscious about your social flaws and breaches of etiquette. Rejection is among your greatest fears. You might go to extraordinary lengths to be accepted by or seek favor from your peers.
Available Traits/Feats/Drawbacks
(Trait) Cross-Disciplined
(Trait) Frontier-Forged
(Trait) Kin Guardian
(Trait) Life of Toil
(Trait) Mentored
(Trait) Mercenary
(Trait) Omen
(Trait) Inspiring Leader
(Drawback) Dependent

A few goals for adventuring:

• Wants to prove not all Kobold are evil.
• Would like to eventually make a home to live in peace.
• Wants to learn every lightning and electricity based spell in current existence and make new ones.
• Is searching for something even He doesn't know what or who it is.
• Wishes to be remembered for his deeds and make a proud name for his future possible family.

Connections: My Younger Twin brother
Theme Song:

Don't be Afraid: Epic orchestra Mix - Alex Moukala

Don't be Afraid: Epic orchestra Mix - Alex Moukala

The Stats and Saves, Overview:

Stats, Saves, and Overview

Stats:
HP: 23/23
Str: 10 +0
Dex: 14 +2
Con: 10 +0
Int: 15 +2
Wis: 10 +0
Cha: 11 +0
Senses: Low Light Vision
Attack Options: MW Cold iron Light Crossbow +6 (1d6, 19/x2, 80 ft Piercing, 20 bolts, Cold iron); MW Alchemical Silver Light Crossbow +6 (1d6, 19/x2, 80 ft Bludgeoning, 20 bolts, Alchemical Silver); MW Bladed Scarf +7 (1d4+1, x2, Slashing, Disarm/Trip/Finesse,); Bottled Lightning +5 (1d8/1, x2, 20 ft, Electric/Sonic, 2 Bottles, Reflex 15 no sonic);
CMB: +1
AC:  15
TAC: 15
FFAC: 11
CMD:  15
Resistances: Cold 5
Immunities:
Fortitude Save: +3
Reflex Save: +3
Will: +3
Initiative: +2
Spellbook spells:
Lvl 0

Acid Splash
Arcane Mark
Dancing Lights
Daze
Detect Fiendish Presence
Detect Magic
Disrupt Undead
Flare
Ghost Sound
Grasp
Light
Mage Hand
Open/Close
Prestidigitation
Ray of Frost
Read Magic
Spark

Lvl 1
Color Spray
Enlarge Person
Grease
Reduce Person
Shield
Shock Shield
Shocking Grasp
Unseen Servant
Vanish

Skills, Feats and Class Features:

Skills Feats And Class Features

Skills:
(2+ Int (2 ) ) =  4/ Level
Languages: Draconic, Common, Gnome
Skills:
+7 Craft: Weaponsmith, +7 Knowledge: Arcana, +6 Knowledge: Dungeoneering,  +6 Knowledge Planes, +3 Perception, +8 Spellcraft, +9 Stealth
Racial Bonuses:
Humanoid (Reptilian)
Low Light Vision
Shoulder to Shoulder: +1 Ac when next to another shoulder to shoulder +1 Aid another
Dragon-Scaled: Silver scales Cold 5
Feats:
Weapon Finesse
Teamwork: Tandem Trip
Weapon Focus: Bladed Scarf
Traits:
Platinum Scales: Your distinctive Silver scales strongly reflect the light, making other kobolds mistrust you, but aboveground races favor you.

Benefit: You take a –1 penalty on Bluff checks and Diplomacy checks when dealing with other kobolds, but a +2 bonus on Bluff checks and Diplomacy checks when dealing with non-reptilian humanoids.

Fools for Friends

Benefit: Whenever you take the aid another action to help an ally, or whenever an ally aids you in this manner, a successful check grants an additional +1 trait bonus to the check for which aid was being rendered. Additionally, as long as one of your friends is within 30 feet, you gain a +1 trait bonus on all saving throws against charm and compulsion effects.
Drawback: Curious: Planes of Ice, Mountains
Class Bonuses:
Weapon and armor proficiency: Bladed Scarf Dancer Magus are proficient with Simple weapons + Bladed Scarf
Canny Defense: Add your Intelligence modifier as a Dodge bonus up to your Magus level. (current max: 3)
Spellcasting
Cantrips
Arcane Pool: 3 Points
Spell Combat
Spell Strike
Magus Arcana: Elasticity (Su): As a free action, the bladed scarf dancer can spend 1 point from his arcane pool in order to grant a bladed scarf he’s wielding reach until the end of his turn. A bladed scarf dancer can use this arcana in tandem with other magus arcana.
Inventory:

Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide

Magic Item Slots:
Head:
Headband:
Eyes:
Shoulders:
Neck:
Chest:
Body:
Belt:
Wrists:
Hands:
Ring 1:
Ring 2:
Complete Inventory:
MW Light Crossbow
20 Cold iron bolts
20 Alchemical Silver blunt bolts
2 Grappling Bolt
MW Bladed Scarf
Travelers Outfit
Handy Haversack
Spell components pouch
Trail rations 14 days
2 Waterskins
MW Artisans Tools
Bedroll + blanket
2 Soap
100 ft of Silk Rope
Mess kit
Small Steel mirror
Folding Pole
Crowbar
Small Tent
Compass
Ioun Torch
Small Spellbook
Glowing Ink x3
Inkpen
Belt Pouch
Sunrod x7
Bottled Lightning x2
End Wealth:
PP
Gp
SP 3
CP 8
Total Weight:
17.75 Lbs carried;
80.5 Lbs in Handy Haversack

[Chulanowa]

Not sure what i'm making exactly - I'm leaning towards the "tank" end of the spectrum, or at least the "has a D10+ HD" area.

But here's what its stats are gonna look like

124603   Noone or Anyone   2018-09-01 05:57:38   At 2018-09-01 05:57:38, Chula (uid: 27361) rolls: 2d6a6 Result: 13
124602   Noone or Anyone   2018-09-01 05:57:35   At 2018-09-01 05:57:35, Chula (uid: 27361) rolls: 2d6a6 Result: 11
124601   Noone or Anyone   2018-09-01 05:57:33   At 2018-09-01 05:57:33, Chula (uid: 27361) rolls: 2d6a6 Result: 8
124600   Noone or Anyone   2018-09-01 05:57:30   At 2018-09-01 05:57:30, Chula (uid: 27361) rolls: 2d6a6 Result: 17
124599   Noone or Anyone   2018-09-01 05:57:27   At 2018-09-01 05:57:27, Chula (uid: 27361) rolls: 2d6a6 Result: 15
124598   Noone or Anyone   2018-09-01 05:57:23   At 2018-09-01 05:57:23, Chula (uid: 27361) rolls: 2d6a6 Result: 16

As an aside? it took me forever to find what creation method we're using. Yikes. 

[Roleplay Frog]

The rats are not for eating. Who'd even think of such cruelty!
They are for throwing them at any enemies that come close. BTW, open to suggestions for combing rats and bear traps somehow.

Oh, oh my

What? Good oh my?

I have a background skeleton atm so ill fiddle with it.

Said the necromancer

the party's centaur bard

Best part of the whole story, really. How many horse puns did you manage to fit into the campaign?

Not sure what i'm making exactly - I'm leaning towards the "tank" end of the spectrum, or at least the "has a D10+ HD" area.

I'm decently tanky myself.. well.. moderatly tanky, but I got rats for days to help at least busy folks. Heal or support could work too.

[Amalthea]

I'm going cartomancer :) focused on debuffs

[Roleplay Frog]

So to recap. We got rats, we got trading cards, we got scarfs.

This can't go wrong. :p

[Amalthea]

So to recap. We got rats, we got trading cards, we got scarfs.

This can't go wrong. :p

Exactly

[Chulanowa]

Hmmm. Trying to decide between a

kobold monk

, a

halfling barbarian

, or a

halfling swashbuckler

.

Or maybe a male charactr of some sort.

*flails*

[OyabunKobold]

Ill be outa comission for a day or 3 gotta take the desktop in for repairs

[Chanticleer]

Hmmm. Trying to decide between a

kobold monk

, a

halfling barbarian

, or a

halfling swashbuckler

.

Or maybe a male charactr of some sort.

*flails*

ECMajor gives good kobold. <nod>

[Amalthea]

Hmmm. Trying to decide between a

kobold monk

, a

halfling barbarian

, or a

halfling swashbuckler

.

Or maybe a male charactr of some sort.

*flails*

Man, I love the halfling Barbarian art

[Roleplay Frog]

Well if you ain't using that halfling swashy, I'm stealin' it. *looting noises*

Now to find another pathfinder thing..

[Amalthea]

EDIT: Sheet is on googledocs so I sent it to the GM and I'll post her key stats later.

[Roleplay Frog]

Yay for gobboboobs named like this one spell in mtg!