Kale 2.0

[exile]

*** I AM A WORK IN PROGRESS ***

Character Name: Kale, 'Kale-who-walks-alone'
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Race: Githzerai
Class: Fighter / Dimensionalist* / Thief
Faction: Fated
Kit: Pistoleer
Deity: None
Home Plane: Limbo

Gender: Male
Age: 53
Height: 5'11
Weight: 189
Eyes: Yellow
Hair: White
Skin: Bronzed

Level: 4 / 2* / 2
XP: 8000 / 4150* / 1250
RXP: 5000 (To reach Dimensionalist 3)
Base MV: 12
Weight Carried: 46.2
Current MV: 12
Hit Points: 53
THAC0: 15
AC: 3 (Dex -4, Defensive Bonus -3)
Additional AC modifiers: -2 when using single-weapon style. -4 with Armor. -6 with shield (replaces all armor/natural armor and shield bonuses).

STR: 17
- Hit Prob. +1
- Dmg. Adj. +1
- Weight Allow. 85
- Max Press 220
- Open Doors 10
- BB/LH 13%

DEX: 18
- Reaction Adj. +2
- Missile Attack Adj. +2
- Defensive Adj. -4

CON: 17
- HP Adj. +3
- SS 97%
- Res. Surv. 98%

INT: 17
- # of Lang. 6
- Spell Level 8th
- Chance to Learn Spell 75%
- Max # of Spells/Level 14

WIS: 8

CHA: 7
- Max Henchmen 3
- Loyalty Base -2
- Reaction Adjustment -1

Saves
Paralysis/Poison/Death Magic: 13
Rod/Staff/Wand: 11
Petrifaction/Polymorph: 12
Breath Weapon: 15
Spell: 12

Basic Class Abilities and Limitations:

- Improved Hit Die: d12
- Improved THAC0: Base 18
- Limited Armor: No armor
- Defense Bonus: +3 when unarmored/unencumbered
- Weapon Specialization / Mastery
- Proficiency Ease: Weapon Proficiencies cost 1cp
- Martial instructor: May teach others in the use of learned weapons
- War Machines: May operate heavy war machines and seige engines

- Learn and cast Wizard Spells; (Opposition School: Enchantment/Charm, Necromancy)
- +1 save bonus vs. chosen school, inflict -1 penalty to others' saves
- Automatically gain one new spell of specialty school when a new spell level is attained
- Bonus Spell per spell level from the school of specialty
- Learning bonus/penalty: The thaumaturge receives a +15% bonus to learn spells of his chosen school, but a -15% penalty to learn spells of all other schools
- Research bonus: When a thaumaturge attempts to create a new spell of the chosen school through research, the spell is treated as though it were one level lower.

- Thief abilities (see below)
- Back Stab X2: Must attack with surprise, gains +4 to hit.
- Thieves' Cant

Thief Abilities
- Pick Pockets: 75 (No Armor +5%)
- Open Locks: 70
- Find and Remove Traps: 10
- Hide in Shadows: 15 (No Armor +5%)
- Move Silently:20 (No Armor +10%)
- Climb Walls: 70 (No Armor +10%)
- Detect Noise: 15
- Read Languages: 0
- Forge Documents: ?
- Bribe: 5
- Escape Bonds: 20 (No Armor +5%)

Racial Abilities:
- Infravision, 60'
- Movement rate 96 in Limbo
- MR 5% per level (20%)

Faction Abilities:
- Cannot accept or perform charity
- Double starting proficiencies, all proficiency classes are open at no penalty
- 5% to 10% discount on all goods; higher discount reserved for expensive items
- Bonus to pickpocket skill +5% (varies with level, changes at level 5)

Kit Abilities:
- +2 to planar sense and weather sense checks
- +1 to initiative with firearms
- Must always carry a firearm whenever armed

Weapon Proficiencies: (5+3+3cps)
(3) Broad Weapon Group Proficiency - Blades
(1) Favored Weapon - Longsword; +1 to attack rolls
(1) Weapon Specialization - Longsword; +1 to attack rolls, +2 to damage rolls. +1 attack every other round.
(2) Style Specialization - One handed, Improved; +2 bonus to AC
(2) Tight Weapon Group Proficiency - Firearms

Nonweapon Proficiencies: (7)
Alchemy (2 slot, Int -2) [15]
Chaos Shaping (1 slot, Wisdom 0) [8]
City Familiarity [Sigil] (1 slot, Int 0) [17]
Gunsmithing (1 slot, Dex -1) [17]
Information Gathering (1 slot, Int 0) [17]
Planar Sense (1 slot, Wisdom -1, +2 from kit) [9]

Languages:
Planar Common (Literate) - 2
Githzerai (Literate) - 1

Currency
20gp
10sp
2cp

Weapons (68gp, 21lbs)
- Dagger (1lb, Fa(2), Reach 1, ROF 2/1, 2/4/6, 1d4/1d3, KD d6)
- Longsword (4lbs, Av.(5), Reach 1, 1d8/1d10, KD d8)
- Morningstar (12lbs, Av. (7), Reach 1, 2d4/1d6+1. KD d10)
- Wheel-lock Horse Pistol (4lbs, Av.(8), ROF 1/2, 4/8/12, 1d10k/1d10k, KD d8); 1X Shot

Equipment (38g, 1sp; 25.2 lbs)

Backpack, Deluxe (2lbs)
- Glass Flask (0.1lbs)
- Large Sack (0.5lbs)
- Bed Roll (5lbs)
- Flint and Steel (neg)
- Hempen Rope (50') (10lbs)
- Waterskin (0.1lbs)
- Chalk, 10 pieces (neg)
- Soap (1lb)
- Map Case (0.5lbs)
- Inkpen
- Paper (10 sheets)
- Spellbook (3lbs)

Spell component pouch (2lbs)
- Blessed Leather (50gp)

Large Belt Pouch (1lbs)
- Coin

Large Belt Pouch (1lbs)
- Powder and shot

Total weight carried: 46.2 lbs (Light Load =< 85 lbs)

Clothing (14gp, 1sp)
Baladrana, charcoal gray (6sp)
Bandoleer (7gp)
Boots, dark leather mid-calf (1gp)
Braies, black cloth (6sp)
Steel Buckle (1gp), Etched with Taker's symbol
Cap, black wool (1sp)
Chemise, white linen (1gp)
Doublet, red wool (1sp)
Drawers (4sp)
Gamash (3sp)
Girdle (1gp)
Gloves, dark leather (1gp)

Combat
Initiative modifiers: +2 Dex, +1 Pistols
Attack modifiers: +1 melee, +2 missile, +2 Longsword
Damage modifiers: +1 melee, +2 Longsword
Number of Attacks: 3/2 Longsword, 1 Other Melee

Spells:

Arcane per day
1: 2 + 1

Arcane Known (8 + 8 + 1 + 1)

First House (14/14; Replace armor with shield?)
Armor: AC set to 6, withstands 8+1/level hp before terminating.
Avoid Planar Effects (Planewalker's): Subject immune to all natural planar effects for duration.
Cantrip: Minor arcane effect.
Change Self: Caster can adopt illusory features of another (non-specific) humanoid.
Chromatic Orb (Complete Wizard): Hurls orb with a variety of combat effects dependant on caster level.
Comprehend Languages: Understand written or spoken language.
Detect Magic: Caster can detect and interpret magical auras in an area.
(Dimensionalist School) Enlarge/Reduce: Changes size of target by +/-10% per caster level; affects damage by proportionate amount.
Expeditious Retreat (Spells and Magic): Movement rate tripled for duration.
Grease: Target surface/object covered in slippery substance.
Magic Missile: Missile strikes for 1d4+1 damage, with one additional missile for every 2 levels after 1st.
Read Magic: Caster can decipher magical script.
Shield: AC set to 4 againt melee, 3 against projectile weapons, and 2 against thrown weapons. Immune to magic missile for duration.
Spider Climb: Target can traverse walls/ceilings without difficulty.

Second House (2+1/insufficient level)
(Dimensionalist School) Displace Self (Spells and Magic): 1st attack always misses, all others are made at -2. Caster recieves +2 bonus on saving throws.
Invisibility: Target vanishes from sight until specific conditions met.
Strength: Gain bonus to strength by class (1d8) for 1 hour/level.

CP awards and usage:
5 CPs (Githzerai dual-classed Fighter-Dimensionalist-Thief)
+6: Int bonus -- 11 CPs
+15: Limited armor -- 26 CPs
-10: d12 hit die -- 16 CPs
-10: Improved THAC0 -- 6 CPs
+5: Fighter 2 -- 11 CPs
-10: AC bonus -- 1 CP
+5: Fighter 3 -- 6 CPs
-5: Proficiency ease -- 1 CP
-1: WP -- 0 CPs
+5: Fighter 4 -- 5 CPs
-5: AC bonus (improve to +3) -- 0 CPs
+1: Thief 2 -- 1 CP
+1: Dimensionalist 2 -- 2 CP


* Potential Advancement *
Add Talisman Restriction
Add Iaijutsu: Quick Draw/Sheath with successful dex check
Add Multiple Specialization
Add (when points permit) Stay Enchantment
Add (when points permit) Unusual Luck

[exile]

I see you've made some edits so I assume you are ok with the present layout. Just a quick question with regard to the kit Pistoleer, I can't find the source material for this and the final benefit isn't clear. Does "Wheellock belt pistol, Snaplock belt pistol, or Snaplock horse pistol" mean that I get a free WP in that item? Or does it mean I get a free pistol? Or both or neither?

[exile]

Is the material component consumed? Or is that a one time expense?

I was just reviewing some of the edits you made and I've found a discrepancy in the rules, the resolution of which might change some of my points around. Skills and Powers specifically mentions with regard to shield specialization that the bonuses stack with those already granted by carrying a shield, so the total AC bonus from a medium shield would appear to be +4. Combat and Tactics does not differentiate either way.

Additionally Skills and Powers has a different description of Weapon and Shield style specialization, one which I find easier and preferable to the listing under Combat and Tactics. The entry concludes by effectively making it a choice as to which rules one uses. I'm not interested in shield punching and the like, so if I don't have the option of using the Skills and Powers rules I think I'll reallocate that CP.

Thanks,
Exile

[Stix]

Sept 29, 2008 20:54:19 GMT -5 exile said:

Is the material component consumed? Or is that a one time expense?

Not consumed in casting, so it's only a one-time concern.

Sept 29, 2008 20:54:19 GMT -5 exile said:

I was just reviewing some of the edits you made and I've found a discrepancy in the rules, the resolution of which might change some of my points around. Skills and Powers specifically mentions with regard to shield specialization that the bonuses stack with those already granted by carrying a shield, so the total AC bonus from a medium shield would appear to be +4. Combat and Tactics does not differentiate either way.

Additionally Skills and Powers has a different description of Weapon and Shield style specialization, one which I find easier and preferable to the listing under Combat and Tactics. The entry concludes by effectively making it a choice as to which rules one uses. I'm not interested in shield punching and the like, so if I don't have the option of using the Skills and Powers rules I think I'll reallocate that CP.

Wow, the combination of those forms of shield specialization and style specialization is disturbing. The style specialization will remain as I've used it since I started playing, so reallocating or saving that CP would be a good idea if shield punching doesn't interest you.

C&T is regrettably unclear on how shield proficiency works, and I have to say I'm not entirely comfortable with the idea of an item and a proficiency providing a +4 bonus to AC on top of armor (in the case of those characters able to wear it). My original interpretation was a single proficiency that provided the enhanced AC bonus with all shields, so I think I'll stick with that.

Buckler: +1
Small shield: +2
Medium shield: +3
Tower shield: +3, +4 vs. missile