[PF-1e] Goldmyr's Rise of the Runelords

[Goldmyr]

Game Name Goldmyr's Rise of the Runelords

Game System Pathfinder

Theme Published Adventure

Flavour High Fantasy

Plot Summary Five years ago, the town of Sandpoint was plagued by a series of calamities the locals have taken to calling the Late Unpleasantness. A dead noblewoman, a serial killer, and a church fire that claimed the lives of the town priest and his adopted daughter, all occurred in a span of six months. Half a decade later, the town is ready to put the pain in the past. A new and glorious church has finally been completed, and soon shall be officially consecrated by the new town priest during the religious Swallowtail Festival. However, fate is not done with the gentle town. Unbeknownst to the townsfolk, a new danger smolders just outside borders. A flame of rage and hurt that looks to consume everything in its path. I'm looking for 4-6 first level characters. -All Core Paizo material is allowed -20 point buy -2 traits potential drawback for a third trait -Maximum starting hp, average hp after -maximum starting wealth -Some other details to give are description, personality, short and long term goals, motivation for adventuring, and why you are in the town of sandpoint on the day of the Swallowtail Festival. Try to keep backgrounds in the 3-5 paragraph range. I would like a description, personality give me a good reason for why you are in Sandpoint on the day of the Swallowtail Festival.

[mightymconeshot]

Hmmm a basic only character... This should be interesting. Well there is discussion of one of my other games to be ending so I may have to apply for this. Always loved the Runelords campaign.

[OneDarkness]

Just for clarity what do you mean by: All Core Paizo material is allowed

For example do you mean specifically only things from teh actual CORE rulebook, or do you just mean nothing 3rd party?

[Goldmyr]

I mean anything from the big hardcovers.

If you need to use any of the little splatbooks, let me know so I can try to review them ahead of time.

[triedtherest]

I am thinking of applying with a Human or Dwarf Cleric (of either Abadar or Cayden Cailean).

How do you feel about Downtime Organisations/Buildings, the "Setting up Shop" Alternate Profession Rules, and/or the Leadership Feat?
I like to have plans to do with Downtime (when it's allowed) and thought that creating a small Merchant Empire (or Pub Chain) might be fun.

[Moonwhisper]

Hello there

Is it a problem when you already know the story?

[Goldmyr]

I haven’t had any experience with the shop running or building rules. The party will also be traveling a lot especially later. I am okay with the leadership feat.

I have no issues with players who all ready know the story.

I prefer to post twice a week.

[Norse]

When do you suspect deadline, Golden? I will be pitching a paladin for your game.

[Norse]

Doyle Costello

Doyle Costello A rose arose, I saw it It defied the frozen ground The prophecy was right her hand was firm, but gentle The rose it bloomed with vigor while winter reigned supreme Oh praise thy, Milani, let none oppress the weak My song are bound for roses in delight for all above Elysium looks bright tonight Milani, shine your light In you we see the path through snow and tyranny Oh praise thy, Milani, let none oppress the weak Rose, so fine and brittle with pleasure air and sight the light it will emit and cross the dark around In truth we need the beacon to cut off domination of the vile Oh praise thy, Milani, let none oppress the weak The song was part of his ritual. Planting a rose seed for the rebellious hearts, for those who stood against tyranny and oppression, was another. Until recently, tending the blooming rose yard and the garden surrounding it was what kept most of his days in check. The humble little limestone temple had been his home since a group of Milani-blessed justicars had cut his bonds, literally, to his imprisonment in the Fogscar mountains and his jailer - a lumbering half-giant with torture, hard labor and aggression as his only words. In this temple, he had learned mostly everything he knew, including the ability to read, write, cook, sew, argue and have obtained a general understanding of the world and the constant turmoil it was in. He had been introduced to the gods of Golarion in general and more specifically, the way of Milani and her work to demolish and shatter all tyranny. Needless to say, he owed the goddess a lot and he gladly gave it. At the age of twenty-two, Doyle Costello had set out from the temple and first braced himself against the busy life of Magnimar and found it too stressing and then decided that he would join a group of merchants to witness the insertion of faith in Sandpoint. Granted, it was not his faith, but Doyle had no objections versus other deities, unless they accepted or even promoted slavery. That was an entirely different matter. A particularly evil matter, as a matter of fact. ~ @ ~ Under heavy plating, waxed leather and large iron ring barding, Doyle is a thick and strong bundle of muscles and brown curly hair. His features hints his heritage among the Fogscar mountain roots, where few families had bred generations after generations. A broad, slightly left-curving nose makes for a rather impressive feature in an otherwise flat face. The cheekbones are high rising under slightly oval hickory brown eyes. There's a little black mole over his left side of the broad lips and his thick neck sports a crimson rose tattoo. Both breastplate and shield carry the same rose of Milani over shining steel and iron power.

info Name: Doyle Costello Race: Human Class: Paladin Sheet: LINK

[triedtherest]

"Honest" Hasim THE BALLAD OF HONEST HASIM   Luck? Luck appears and disappears on the flip of a coin tossed by Abadars hand, or at least that's how Hasim has come to see it. On the day he was born, Hasim Sr and his mother (who were well regarded in the highly religious, Abadar-centric community) claimed that he had been marked for greatness by Abadar himself. The Clergy remained neutral on these claims, but many people took their silence as confirmation and gave the family gifts to curry favour with their God. The young Hasim did have a remarkably glib tongue as well as an eye for deals. His parents had him sign on as a cabin boy with a trading ship as soon as he was old enough, their outward reasoning being was that they wanted him to learn the Merchants trade from as many places as possible, but really it was so that all the attention/offerings would go to them!   All went well for the first couple of seasons, but then the ship was taken by pirates. Those crew who lived (including Hasim, who cowered in the hold until everything was over) were sold into slavery. Due to his small and scrawny frame at the time, Hasim was bought up by a crew a sewerjacks for a pittance. The squalid conditions he was forced to work and live in over the next few years would affect his physical and mental well being for the rest of his life.   There were some benefits of these awful days. His upbringing had given him an eye for what other people might give worth to, which occasionally included the bits of crap floating around in sewers, which enabled him to make a decent side-trade as a Someone who scavenges in the sewers, a sewer-hunter.Tosher. His dedication to the pursuit of Trade, even in such dire circumstances, was the impetus that caused Hasim to formally declare his service to Abadar. Over time he was able to scrounge up enough funds to barter for his freedom, and to pay for his passage home.   Hasim's homecoming was not all he hoped it would be. His parents had lied for the past few years, telling people that he was in regular contact with them, and that he had become so successful that he was practically a He wishes!Merchant Prince. In return for him leaving, and so not risk their lies being found out!never to return, they offered him a Stipend to live however he wished, on the agreement that he do so far away! So without a home, but with money to invest and a Silver Tongue, he was well set up to start his career as a travelling Merchant, looking for places that have been hit by troubles, as there is always a way for a cunning trader to make himself useful in these hotspots. Sandpoint had been one such place, and he had done his part to re-establish free trade in the town and the local area. Things looked as though they had returned to normal now. In fact there was a local festival planned soon. Hasim planned on using this event as either a last opportunity to make a profit before moving on, or to invest more fully in the local economy. Little did he know about the secret third option that Fate held in store..... Name: "Honest" Hasim Alignment: Lawful Neutral. Race: Human, Katapeshi Class: Cleric (Leadership & Defence Subdomains) Deity: Abadar Appearance: His height has dramatically increased since his days as a sewer jack (perhaps due to his later access to fresh air, decent food and actual sunlight), but he remains as rakishly thin as he was in his youth. Hasim is invariably either grinning or preening, and usually both at the same time. Impeccably (though not flashily) dressed in Katapeshi Merchant's Garb. Personality: Greedy, Mercantile, not evil or cruel but a true Businessman, will exaggerate an item or services worth to the point of ridiculousness, but he will honour every contract, just make sure you read the small print! He is easy to overlook unless he wants to be noticed, then his strangely hypnotic voice can convince a person of almost anything! Motivation: Hasim is a simple man with a simple dream, and that dream is to own enough Gold Coins to drown a city! Obtaining wealth and putting himself in a position where he can obtain more wealth, is his primary concern. Of course, being alive to horde it, and having living people around to trade with, will certainly filter their way into his thinking as well! Traits: You gain a +2 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks to influence hostile or unfriendly creatures, and if you fail at such an attempt, you may retry it once.Patient Optimist, You increase the gp limit of any settlement by 20% and can resell items at an additional 10% over the amount of gp you normally would get from selling off treasure.Merchant Family Character Sheet

[triedtherest]

I think there is definite scope for Doyle and Hasim's paths to be tied, particularly near the end there.

[Goldmyr]

I'll say the last day for submissions will be Friday, January 6th. That'll give me the weekend to fully review everything to post accepted players and the new game thread on Monday.

Norse-Doyle Costello-Human Paladin of Milani
Triedtherest-"Honest" Hasim-Katapeshi Human Cleric of Abadar

[mightymconeshot]

Name:Izmer Fenro
Race: Half Elf
Class: Arcanist- Brown Fur Transmuter
Traits:Scholar of Ancients, Distance Aptitude

Description: Most would call Izmer a Gentleman scholar. Clean, well shaved, and dressed in the clean and practical clothes that does as well in a university lecture hall as out in the field. He has a thinner taller build that towers over some of his shorter colleagues and peers. He prefers a clean look and tries to always carry a spare set of clothes and shaving kit. He moves with confidence and skill knowing his that his name will one day be talked about in the halls of most kingdoms.

Personality: Izmer is a man that for those who didn't know him would describe him as arrogant. Incredibly smart and self assured, he has a tendency to come across as rude and forceful when animated about scholarly matters. He prefers to debate and challenge perceptions of the worlds, building his world view on the facts and not because an author 200 years ago said it was this way. He has an innate understanding of magic and is able to extract abilities from it when known exist. He has a love of math and reading poetry and many often find him reading ancient treaties or books well sipping from a glass of wine.

Background:Izmer was born to his father who was a human researcher investigating the history of some ancient elven myths about the start of the world and a mother who despite the warnings of her kin loved the messy hair man that had come to live in her city. Sadly, their passionate relationship was doomed for my father had no desire to give up his life at the university and his mother refused to leave her people. Rejected by most of his elven ancestors, he returned to the university as a young child and grew up among the scholars and mages. He quickly showed a grasp of mathematics beyond his years and by the time he was a young teenager was enrolled in the lowest level classes. He learned magic from master wizards and somehow was able to incorporate them into his own blood like that of a sorcerer. He graduated with honors and spent several years studying ancient civilizations and leading expedition to ruins. After several years of research, he turned his eye to ruins of Sandpoint and the secrets they held.

[mightymconeshot]

I believe my app is done. If you need more, let me know.

[Ermine]

So, in theory, if the game goes to 7th level, would I be allowed to use the Evangelist prestige class to improve the Dragon Disciple prestige class (as the Aligned Class class feature)? I plan on applying with a bloodrager regardless of your answer, I just wanna know if I can do that later.

I suppose that answer depends on if you allow the Deific Obedience feat or not. If you don't, my character will just end up being a Dragon Disciple.

Application Name: Utana Vorin Race: Well...partially. Also fey (Heart of the Fey racial trait), kitsune (her feat is Racial Heritage (Kitsune))...Human*, Alkenstarian, 16 years Class: GeokinesisKineticist VMC Cleric (Shyka, Madness domain at 3rd) Deity: Shyka Alignment: Neutral Traits: Auspicious Tattoo, Rich Parents Personality: There are many layers to Utana, though most of those layers are pent up rage. She can be sweet and kind most of the time, then suddenly have a weapon drawn. And there's regret for all the time she's pulled a weapon needlessly, meaning she no longer carries a weapon. She wants to change, to be more calm and patient, and thinks that the Eldest of Time, Shyka's, path is the way to do so. Description: Utana is made of lean muscles with no bulk, and has never been sick a day in her life. Her skin is fair, her hair is a pinkish red, and her eyes are copper. Her courtesan's clothing is simple, but layered, and depicts the symbol of her god: Shyka. Notably, she has a singular fox tail that seems almost out of place, but it's not her fault she has such a diverse ancestry. She wears a hardened leather corset, a heavy jacket, and studded leather leggings over, over, and under her clothing, respectively, all crafted together with exquisite quality and made explicitly for her form. All is embroidered or otherwise detailed with an ornate "time" motif, including a broken hourglass symbol on the back of her jacket. Background Utana is from the city of guns and machines, and is trained in their craft as a result. She is of so many ancestries that she doesn't even know all of them. She knows a dragon was involved, and a kitsune, maybe a being of the First World or two, and obviously many, many humans of many, many different cultures. But she's mostly latched on to her fey ancestry and Alkenstarian heritage. It's no surprise then that while she is best suited for melee combat, she still yearns for a pistol. After all, she can't rely on her magic in the magic dead zone of her homeland. She didn't even know she was magical until she left! The Vorin family a minor noble family. Not wealthy, per se, but wealthy enough. Most of what Utana carries was paid for with her family's money, with little in the way of adventuring done by her. Their wealth all comes from the sale of firearms they craft with the abundant mineral resources of her homeland. She spent much time training in the craft, only to discover she was far too wrathful and impatient to make firearms to the quality her family expects. Her sisters are all "perfect" in her parents' eyes because of their skill and patience, she thinks. She left home to explore, Her reason for adventuring is a long term goal, as well.maybe find a way to temper her, well, temper. Or embrace it. One or the other, Utana suspects will make her happy. This is why she sought to travel, ending up in Sandpoint after a deal involving arming pirates with her family's firearms. Character Sheet