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-- Detailed Hyborian Age Map --
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-- KORDAVA --
This map is from the Conan novel by Karl Edward Wagner, Conan The Road Of Kings. It shows the great city of Kordava in Zingara.
This map is from the Conan novel by Karl Edward Wagner, Conan The Road Of Kings. It shows the great city of Kordava in Zingara.
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-- CONAN: TOWER OF THE APE --
Gamerstable played a Conan adventure and recorded it! They use Savage Worlds rules. I'm not sure, but maybe this version of the Savage Worlds rules: THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN - A SAVAGE WORLDS SETTING
The podcast comes complete with music and sound effects.
CONAN: TOWER OF THE APE
Gamerstable played a Conan adventure and recorded it! They use Savage Worlds rules. I'm not sure, but maybe this version of the Savage Worlds rules: THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN - A SAVAGE WORLDS SETTING
The podcast comes complete with music and sound effects.
CONAN: TOWER OF THE APE
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-- ROGUES IN THE HOUSE --
This is an adventure for the Sword & Sorcery version of the Marvel Heroic Roleplaying game. It's based on the Robert E. Howard Conan story, of course.
ROGUES IN THE HOUSE.
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And, here's Tower of the Elephant for the same rule system.
This is an adventure for the Sword & Sorcery version of the Marvel Heroic Roleplaying game. It's based on the Robert E. Howard Conan story, of course.
ROGUES IN THE HOUSE.
EDIT:
And, here's Tower of the Elephant for the same rule system.
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-- THE BORDER MOUNTAINS OF ARGOS --
The border mountains of Argos are not as high as many, but crossing them at the wrong time of year can be treacherous. Still, trade caravans from all over the known world venture to the kingdom to ply their wares.
The border mountains of Argos are not as high as many, but crossing them at the wrong time of year can be treacherous. Still, trade caravans from all over the known world venture to the kingdom to ply their wares.
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-- CONAN - SCOURGE OF THE GREAT WESTERN OCEAN --
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Laurro, 2nd Level Argossean Soldier
This is a quick NPC that you can throw into your games. His name is Laurro, and he's a 2nd Level Soldier classed character. Note that this NPC has 1 Fate Point.
A couple of things to make him memorable. He's got a smooth, bone handled knife stuck in his right boot. The character is right handed. This knife will usually remain hidden. Laurro uses it as his surprise last resort. Laurro is right handed.
His boots are thick, hard leather. Soldiers' boots. And, he hides something in each one.
In the left boot, there is a small fur pouch. Currently, this pouch holds 6 pieces of silver.
In the skills section, I didn't assign all of the character's skill points. Customize this guy as you see fit. I usually don't spend all the Skill Points (sometimes, I don't spend any) when creating the character. Characters in this game take enough time to create already. What I do is assign, if necessary, during the game. Many times, the skills aren't even addressed in a game. If they are, I'll decide on the spot if a certain skill needs to be improved with skill points.
Likewise, I only listed the character's Class Skills below. Anything not on that list is a Cross-Class Skill.
I only used one of the Hyborian Adaptability skills (I used it for Spot). So, another Cross-Class Skill can be chosen--in game, if necessary--for that bonus. The rest is laid out in quick notes that a GM can give a glance and then play the character quickly.
Laurro, 2nd level Argossean Soldier
Str 15 (+2), Dex 14 (+2), Con 13 (+1), Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8 (-1)
HP: 15
FATE 1
BAB +2
Parry AC 13
Parry with shield AC 16
Dodge AC 13
Targe +3, Dam 1d4, Crit x2, AP --
DR 7
Mail Hauberk DR 6
Helm DR +1
Speed 25
Hunting Bow: Dam 1d8, Crit x2, AP 1, Rng 50’
Arming Sword: Dam 1d8, Crit 19 x2, AP 2
Knife with smooth bone handle stuffed in right boot. Dam 1d4, Crit x2, AP --, Range 10’
Proficiency Feat: Two Weapon Combat
1st Level Feat: Toughness
1st Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Skill Focus – Spot +3
2nd Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Point Blank Shot (+1 ranged attack and damage up to 30’).
Class Skills: STR= Climb, Jump DEX= Ride INT= Craft, Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Local) Knowledge (Rumors), Knowledge (Warfare), Search, Spot +7 WIS= Profession CHA= Intimidate, Perform
Skill Points = 10 (2 used on Spot)
Other Possessions: heavy wilderness cloak, silver necklet (non-flexible) 50sp, small fur coin pouch with 6 sp stuffed in left boot. Heavy leather boots reach just short of knees.
Argossean Traits: +2 racial bonus to Gather Information, Profession (Sailor), Balance, Use Rope.
Background Skills: +2 ranks to Gather Information, Knowledge (Raeze and Ceras Keep), Survival, Balance, Use Rope.
Hyborian Traits: Adaptability (1 used on Spot), Weapon Familiarity, +1 Fate.
Languages: Argossean (native), Zingaran, Shemite, Ophirean, Aquilonian
This is a quick NPC that you can throw into your games. His name is Laurro, and he's a 2nd Level Soldier classed character. Note that this NPC has 1 Fate Point.
A couple of things to make him memorable. He's got a smooth, bone handled knife stuck in his right boot. The character is right handed. This knife will usually remain hidden. Laurro uses it as his surprise last resort. Laurro is right handed.
His boots are thick, hard leather. Soldiers' boots. And, he hides something in each one.
In the left boot, there is a small fur pouch. Currently, this pouch holds 6 pieces of silver.
In the skills section, I didn't assign all of the character's skill points. Customize this guy as you see fit. I usually don't spend all the Skill Points (sometimes, I don't spend any) when creating the character. Characters in this game take enough time to create already. What I do is assign, if necessary, during the game. Many times, the skills aren't even addressed in a game. If they are, I'll decide on the spot if a certain skill needs to be improved with skill points.
Likewise, I only listed the character's Class Skills below. Anything not on that list is a Cross-Class Skill.
I only used one of the Hyborian Adaptability skills (I used it for Spot). So, another Cross-Class Skill can be chosen--in game, if necessary--for that bonus. The rest is laid out in quick notes that a GM can give a glance and then play the character quickly.
Laurro, 2nd level Argossean Soldier
Str 15 (+2), Dex 14 (+2), Con 13 (+1), Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8 (-1)
HP: 15
FATE 1
BAB +2
Parry AC 13
Parry with shield AC 16
Dodge AC 13
Targe +3, Dam 1d4, Crit x2, AP --
DR 7
Mail Hauberk DR 6
Helm DR +1
Speed 25
Hunting Bow: Dam 1d8, Crit x2, AP 1, Rng 50’
Arming Sword: Dam 1d8, Crit 19 x2, AP 2
Knife with smooth bone handle stuffed in right boot. Dam 1d4, Crit x2, AP --, Range 10’
Proficiency Feat: Two Weapon Combat
1st Level Feat: Toughness
1st Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Skill Focus – Spot +3
2nd Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Point Blank Shot (+1 ranged attack and damage up to 30’).
Class Skills: STR= Climb, Jump DEX= Ride INT= Craft, Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Local) Knowledge (Rumors), Knowledge (Warfare), Search, Spot +7 WIS= Profession CHA= Intimidate, Perform
Skill Points = 10 (2 used on Spot)
Other Possessions: heavy wilderness cloak, silver necklet (non-flexible) 50sp, small fur coin pouch with 6 sp stuffed in left boot. Heavy leather boots reach just short of knees.
Argossean Traits: +2 racial bonus to Gather Information, Profession (Sailor), Balance, Use Rope.
Background Skills: +2 ranks to Gather Information, Knowledge (Raeze and Ceras Keep), Survival, Balance, Use Rope.
Hyborian Traits: Adaptability (1 used on Spot), Weapon Familiarity, +1 Fate.
Languages: Argossean (native), Zingaran, Shemite, Ophirean, Aquilonian
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Grazzi Marchahni
Grazzi is Laurro's companion. They've known each other for years and are sword brothers. Grazzi comes from the Merchant Class, where Laurro is a Freeman Commoner, but both are in-the-mud dog soldiers. It is ironic that Laurro is able to afford more costly armor that what Grazzi wears, but that is how life is sometimes. It doesn't make sense.
When not in an all-out melee and out for blood, Grazzi's favorite tactic is to use his Bill to trip his foe, and then Intimidate the hell of the poor sod while he's laying on his back. In many cases, this works. Situation over. When it doesn't work, it leaves Grazzi in a powerful position standing over his downed foe.
Grazzi Marchahni, 2nd level Argossean Soldier
Str 14 (+2), Dex 15 (+2), Con 10, Int 13 (+1), Wis 10, Cha 10
HP: 16
FATE 1
BAB +2
Parry AC 13
Dodge AC 13
DR 6
Brigadine Coat DR 6
Speed 25
Crossbow: Dam 2d6, Crit x2, AP 4, Rng 60’
Belt quiver that holds 10 bolts can be strapped on but is not worn normally. Grazzi will grab it inside the tower—if he needs to leave the tower with the crossbow. Otherwise, he leaves the crossbow and grabs the Bill.
Short Sword: Dam 1d8, Crit 19 x2, AP 1
Poinard: Dam 1d6, Crit 19 x2, AP 1, Rng 5’
Bill: Dam 2d8, Crit x3, AP 6
Proficiency Feat: Two Weapon Combat
1st Level Feat: Alertness (+2 Listen and Spot)
1st Level Bonus Feat: Combat Expertise
2nd Level Bonus Feat: Improved Trip.
Class Skills: STR= Climb, Jump DEX= Ride INT= Craft, Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Local) Knowledge (Rumors), Knowledge (Warfare), Search, Spot +7 WIS= Profession, Listen +6 CHA= Intimidate +5, Perform
Skill Points = 15 (3 used on Spot, 3 used on Listen, 5 used on Intimidate)
Other Possessions: Silver chain with the symbol of Mitra hangs around his neck (60 sp). Small belt pouch at waist contains 3 sp.
Argossean Traits: +2 racial bonus to Gather Information, Profession (Sailor), Balance, Use Rope.
Background Skills: +2 ranks to Gather Information, Knowledge (Raeze and Ceras Keep), Survival, Balance, Use Rope.
Hyborian Traits: Adaptability (Listen and Spot), Weapon Familiarity, +1 Fate.
Languages: Argossean (native), Zingaran, Shemite, Ophirean, Aquilonian, Nemedian
Grazzi is Laurro's companion. They've known each other for years and are sword brothers. Grazzi comes from the Merchant Class, where Laurro is a Freeman Commoner, but both are in-the-mud dog soldiers. It is ironic that Laurro is able to afford more costly armor that what Grazzi wears, but that is how life is sometimes. It doesn't make sense.
When not in an all-out melee and out for blood, Grazzi's favorite tactic is to use his Bill to trip his foe, and then Intimidate the hell of the poor sod while he's laying on his back. In many cases, this works. Situation over. When it doesn't work, it leaves Grazzi in a powerful position standing over his downed foe.
Grazzi Marchahni, 2nd level Argossean Soldier
Str 14 (+2), Dex 15 (+2), Con 10, Int 13 (+1), Wis 10, Cha 10
HP: 16
FATE 1
BAB +2
Parry AC 13
Dodge AC 13
DR 6
Brigadine Coat DR 6
Speed 25
Crossbow: Dam 2d6, Crit x2, AP 4, Rng 60’
Belt quiver that holds 10 bolts can be strapped on but is not worn normally. Grazzi will grab it inside the tower—if he needs to leave the tower with the crossbow. Otherwise, he leaves the crossbow and grabs the Bill.
Short Sword: Dam 1d8, Crit 19 x2, AP 1
Poinard: Dam 1d6, Crit 19 x2, AP 1, Rng 5’
Bill: Dam 2d8, Crit x3, AP 6
Proficiency Feat: Two Weapon Combat
1st Level Feat: Alertness (+2 Listen and Spot)
1st Level Bonus Feat: Combat Expertise
2nd Level Bonus Feat: Improved Trip.
Class Skills: STR= Climb, Jump DEX= Ride INT= Craft, Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Local) Knowledge (Rumors), Knowledge (Warfare), Search, Spot +7 WIS= Profession, Listen +6 CHA= Intimidate +5, Perform
Skill Points = 15 (3 used on Spot, 3 used on Listen, 5 used on Intimidate)
Other Possessions: Silver chain with the symbol of Mitra hangs around his neck (60 sp). Small belt pouch at waist contains 3 sp.
Argossean Traits: +2 racial bonus to Gather Information, Profession (Sailor), Balance, Use Rope.
Background Skills: +2 ranks to Gather Information, Knowledge (Raeze and Ceras Keep), Survival, Balance, Use Rope.
Hyborian Traits: Adaptability (Listen and Spot), Weapon Familiarity, +1 Fate.
Languages: Argossean (native), Zingaran, Shemite, Ophirean, Aquilonian, Nemedian
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Easy Literacy System
The Conan game is generous with languages, and it is assumed that all player characters are literate, most non-player characters are literate, and commoners (and probably some races like the Picts) are illiterate. There's a rule in the Common class description that allows a non-literate character to spend two skill points to become literate.
But, even that is extremely generous. It only costs two skill points to be 100% literate in every language the character knows and every language the character will learn in the future?
Many Conan GM's do not spend a lot of time on language rules. The game is designed that way. Conan never seems to have a problem communicating in the stories.
Here's is a little, easy rule that you can use if you want to have a little more attention paid to languages, but you still don't want to make it a pain in the rear end.
INT Check
Assume that literate characters are more literate in some known languages and less literate in others. This stands to reason and is probably the case with most individuals more often than not.
When a character needs to read something important, simply allow that character to make an INT check to see if he can read the piece. Assign a DC to the roll that reflects the character's familiarity with the language.
For example, the character I posted above, Grazzi, has INT 13 (+1 modifier), and his native language is Argossean. So, anytime the character needs to read something written in Argossean, the check should probably be automatic. But, what if Grazzi finds a parchment written in an older Argossean tongue? Well, assign a DC that is based on how easy it should be for a native speaker of the modern language to read that parchment.
If a character has the Decipher Script skill, then allow that person to use the skill on these checks in place of the standard INT check.
Now, note that the character Grazzi also knows Ophirean. And, it has been decided that the only reason Grazzi knows Ophirean is because he has dealt with traders from Ophir on several occasions. Grazzi hasn't immersed himself in the culture or spent a lot of time in Ophir. Therefore, it's reasonable to think that, even though the character knows Ophirean, that reading the language is probably harder than getting along with those speakers in a conversation. If that's the case, then make the DC to read the Ophiran something that fits the situation. If Grazzi reads Argossean, it's probably an automatic success or a very easy number to beat--say a DC 5+. OTOH, Grazzi can speak Ophirean enough to get by, but if he wants to read it, the GM may call for a check of 8+ or 10+.
Long messages would require a higher DC, of course. Something short, like a sign over a taproom, might still require a check, but an easy one--say 3+ or 5+.
Speak!
The Ref can even use this simple method to introduce dialects and thick accents to his game world. I've spoken English all my life, but I just don't have an ear for a thick Irish brogue. I watch movies like Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, and there are some parts where I just stare at the TV, not understanding a word. And, the Pikers....don't get me started!
From time to time, it might be fun for the GM to roleplay a character that the PCs can't understand. This may result to INT checks. Again, base the check on the listener's past experience with the language.
Fluency.
Using this easy rule, your PCs will be quite fluent in some languages and know only the basics of other languages that they know. Over time (and use of the language), a character will become more and more fluent with specific languages.
The Conan game is generous with languages, and it is assumed that all player characters are literate, most non-player characters are literate, and commoners (and probably some races like the Picts) are illiterate. There's a rule in the Common class description that allows a non-literate character to spend two skill points to become literate.
But, even that is extremely generous. It only costs two skill points to be 100% literate in every language the character knows and every language the character will learn in the future?
Many Conan GM's do not spend a lot of time on language rules. The game is designed that way. Conan never seems to have a problem communicating in the stories.
Here's is a little, easy rule that you can use if you want to have a little more attention paid to languages, but you still don't want to make it a pain in the rear end.
INT Check
Assume that literate characters are more literate in some known languages and less literate in others. This stands to reason and is probably the case with most individuals more often than not.
When a character needs to read something important, simply allow that character to make an INT check to see if he can read the piece. Assign a DC to the roll that reflects the character's familiarity with the language.
For example, the character I posted above, Grazzi, has INT 13 (+1 modifier), and his native language is Argossean. So, anytime the character needs to read something written in Argossean, the check should probably be automatic. But, what if Grazzi finds a parchment written in an older Argossean tongue? Well, assign a DC that is based on how easy it should be for a native speaker of the modern language to read that parchment.
If a character has the Decipher Script skill, then allow that person to use the skill on these checks in place of the standard INT check.
Now, note that the character Grazzi also knows Ophirean. And, it has been decided that the only reason Grazzi knows Ophirean is because he has dealt with traders from Ophir on several occasions. Grazzi hasn't immersed himself in the culture or spent a lot of time in Ophir. Therefore, it's reasonable to think that, even though the character knows Ophirean, that reading the language is probably harder than getting along with those speakers in a conversation. If that's the case, then make the DC to read the Ophiran something that fits the situation. If Grazzi reads Argossean, it's probably an automatic success or a very easy number to beat--say a DC 5+. OTOH, Grazzi can speak Ophirean enough to get by, but if he wants to read it, the GM may call for a check of 8+ or 10+.
Long messages would require a higher DC, of course. Something short, like a sign over a taproom, might still require a check, but an easy one--say 3+ or 5+.
Speak!
The Ref can even use this simple method to introduce dialects and thick accents to his game world. I've spoken English all my life, but I just don't have an ear for a thick Irish brogue. I watch movies like Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, and there are some parts where I just stare at the TV, not understanding a word. And, the Pikers....don't get me started!
From time to time, it might be fun for the GM to roleplay a character that the PCs can't understand. This may result to INT checks. Again, base the check on the listener's past experience with the language.
Fluency.
Using this easy rule, your PCs will be quite fluent in some languages and know only the basics of other languages that they know. Over time (and use of the language), a character will become more and more fluent with specific languages.
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Gatekeeper Savini Rahls
Gatekeeper Savini Rahls, 3rd level Argossean Soldier
Str 17 (+3), Dex 11, Con 18 (+4), Int 13 (+1), Wis 12, Cha 12
Nish: +5
HP: 16
FATE 1
BAB +3
Parry AC 15
Dodge AC 11
DR 6
Mail Hauberk DR 6
Speed 25
Greatsword: Dam 1d10 + 1d8, Crit 19 x2, AP 4
Poinard: Dam 1d6, Crit 19 x2, AP 1, Rng 5’
Proficiency Feat: Two Weapon Combat
1st Level Feat: Combat Expertise
1st Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Improved Feint
2nd Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Improved Initiative
Formation Combat: Heavy Infantry
Class Skills: STR= Climb, Jump DEX= Ride INT= Craft, Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Local) +3 Knowledge (Rumors), Knowledge (Warfare), Search +7 WIS= Profession, Sense Motive +6 CHA= Intimidate, Perform, Bluff +6
Skill Points = 18 (6 used for Sense Motive, 6 used on Bluff, 6 on Search )
Other Possessions: Large belt-pouch at his waist used to carry bribes—it contains 12 sp.
Argossean Traits: +2 racial bonus to Gather Information, Profession (Sailor), Balance, Use Rope.
Background Skills: +2 ranks to Gather Information, Knowledge (Raeze and Ceras Keep), Survival, Balance, Use Rope.
Hyborian Traits: Adaptability (Sense Motive and Bluff), Weapon Familiarity, +1 Fate.
Languages: Argossean (native), Zingaran, Shemite, Aquilonian, Ophirean, Kothic, Stygian.
Roleplaying Notes: Very tall and thin. Muscles like a swimmer. He will point out a destination within the Keep based on appearance: Stables, warehouse, market, tavern, inn. In combat, he’s good at feinting with that huge greatsword.
Gatekeeper Savini Rahls, 3rd level Argossean Soldier
Str 17 (+3), Dex 11, Con 18 (+4), Int 13 (+1), Wis 12, Cha 12
Nish: +5
HP: 16
FATE 1
BAB +3
Parry AC 15
Dodge AC 11
DR 6
Mail Hauberk DR 6
Speed 25
Greatsword: Dam 1d10 + 1d8, Crit 19 x2, AP 4
Poinard: Dam 1d6, Crit 19 x2, AP 1, Rng 5’
Proficiency Feat: Two Weapon Combat
1st Level Feat: Combat Expertise
1st Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Improved Feint
2nd Level Soldier Bonus Feat: Improved Initiative
Formation Combat: Heavy Infantry
Class Skills: STR= Climb, Jump DEX= Ride INT= Craft, Knowledge (Geography), Knowledge (Local) +3 Knowledge (Rumors), Knowledge (Warfare), Search +7 WIS= Profession, Sense Motive +6 CHA= Intimidate, Perform, Bluff +6
Skill Points = 18 (6 used for Sense Motive, 6 used on Bluff, 6 on Search )
Other Possessions: Large belt-pouch at his waist used to carry bribes—it contains 12 sp.
Argossean Traits: +2 racial bonus to Gather Information, Profession (Sailor), Balance, Use Rope.
Background Skills: +2 ranks to Gather Information, Knowledge (Raeze and Ceras Keep), Survival, Balance, Use Rope.
Hyborian Traits: Adaptability (Sense Motive and Bluff), Weapon Familiarity, +1 Fate.
Languages: Argossean (native), Zingaran, Shemite, Aquilonian, Ophirean, Kothic, Stygian.
Roleplaying Notes: Very tall and thin. Muscles like a swimmer. He will point out a destination within the Keep based on appearance: Stables, warehouse, market, tavern, inn. In combat, he’s good at feinting with that huge greatsword.
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FERIDUN
Feridun
1st level Soldier
Zamorian Male, Age 14*, Height: 6'1", Weight: 176 lbs.
STR 11
DEX 17 (+3)
CON 11
INT 15 (+2)
WIS 9 (-1)
CHA 10
HP: 10
Fate Points: 3
Dodge AC: 13
Parry AC: 10
Damage Reduction: 5
Feats:** Eyes of the Cat, Great Fortitude
Skills:
+7 Open Lock
+6 Disable Device
+7 Slight of Hand
+4 Knowledge (Local)
+4 Knowledge (Rumors)
+2 Knowledge (Geography)
+2 Knowledge (Warfare)
-1 Profession
+4 Climb (+5 Climb circumstantial)
+4 Jump
+3 Ride
+3 Craft (mundane)
+2 Search
+0 Intimidate
+0 Perform
+2 Appraise
+3 Balance
+0 Bluff
+0 Concentration
+3 Craft (Alchemy)
+3 Craft (Herbalism)
+2 Decipher Script
+0 Diplomacy
+0 Disguise
+3 Escape Artist
+2 Forgery
+4 Gather Information (+6 Gather Information circumstantial)
+0 Handle Animal
-1 Heal
+2 Knowledge (Arcana)
+2 Knowledge (History)
+2 Knowledge (Nobility)
+2 Knowledge (Religion)
-1 Listen (+0 Listen circumstantial)
+3 Move Silently (+4 Move Silently circumstantial)
-1 Sense Motive
+0 Spot (+1 Spot circumstantial)
-1 Survival
+0 Swim
+3 Tumble
+3 Use Rope
+6 Hide (+7 Hide circumstantial)
Languages: Zamorian (native), Hyrkanian, Brythunian, Corinthian, Kothic, Shemite.
Equipment: Bill***, Steel Cap, Bronze Greaves****, Buckler, Leather Jerkin with bronze buttons, Breeches, Work Boots.
*In my head, I picture Feridun as tall for his age, but lanky. He's young, given he's 1st level, and in his background I decided that he's graduating from being a street urchin to a city watchman. He's had a hard life in his decade-and-a-half of living on the streets. He looks a bit worn, which makes him look older than he is.
**I'm thinking that, for a future Feat, Dabbler might be a good idea for this character. He seems the type, to me, to be interested in the dark arts and just smart enough to get himself into trouble. Of course, he'll have to spend his bonus skill points from two levels to get the 6 ranks in Knowledge (Arcana) that is needed to get that Feat. This could be an early goal for the character, or maybe the GM could develop this idea into an early adventure for the character if the player bites.
***A nice GM would allow this character to trade the Bill for a poinard and dagger or some other Finesse weapon, but given the character's background in abrubtly taking on the role of a city watchman (at the tender age of 14), I think that I wouldn't allow this. One of the first goals the player will probably have in the game is to ditch the heavy Bill and find/buy/steal smaller weapons of the type he's used to fighting with (Finesse weapons). I think this might lead to some interesting roleplaying as the character drops the Bill in a fight and pulls his poinard, yet his sargent is always drilling him on how to use the Bill effectively. This might lead to the character leaving the city watch and multiclassing with the Thief class as I pondered above when creating the character.
****I'd have to look at it, but there are optional rules for piecemeal armor in the non-Mongoose Barbaric Warrior supplement. This might improve his DR with the bronze greaves, but I'm ignoring this as it's an optional rule. I could definitely see the GM giving the character a +1 DR--the same as the steel cap provides--for the bronze greaves, but, again, that's not strictly by the book, so it's only noted here.
Roleplaying Notes: Feridun, a Zamorian who was an urchin on the streets of Shadizar as a child, suspects that his mother was a whore. But, he does not know for sure. His youngest memories were of a cult that raised children to a certain age before they found their place in the cult's foul sacrifices. Feridun escaped and lived among the other urchins until, finally, a watchman allowed him entry into the city watch.
He's just a lowly city guardsman now, but he might end up cross-classing with Thief and becoming a spy, or maybe a seller of information. He's the type, with a hooded cowl, that lurks in the dark recesses at night, listening. He's not your typical city guardsman. He's smart. Maybe that's why he was given an opportunity to leave the streets and become a watchman.
Feridun
1st level Soldier
Zamorian Male, Age 14*, Height: 6'1", Weight: 176 lbs.
STR 11
DEX 17 (+3)
CON 11
INT 15 (+2)
WIS 9 (-1)
CHA 10
HP: 10
Fate Points: 3
Dodge AC: 13
Parry AC: 10
Damage Reduction: 5
Feats:** Eyes of the Cat, Great Fortitude
Skills:
+7 Open Lock
+6 Disable Device
+7 Slight of Hand
+4 Knowledge (Local)
+4 Knowledge (Rumors)
+2 Knowledge (Geography)
+2 Knowledge (Warfare)
-1 Profession
+4 Climb (+5 Climb circumstantial)
+4 Jump
+3 Ride
+3 Craft (mundane)
+2 Search
+0 Intimidate
+0 Perform
+2 Appraise
+3 Balance
+0 Bluff
+0 Concentration
+3 Craft (Alchemy)
+3 Craft (Herbalism)
+2 Decipher Script
+0 Diplomacy
+0 Disguise
+3 Escape Artist
+2 Forgery
+4 Gather Information (+6 Gather Information circumstantial)
+0 Handle Animal
-1 Heal
+2 Knowledge (Arcana)
+2 Knowledge (History)
+2 Knowledge (Nobility)
+2 Knowledge (Religion)
-1 Listen (+0 Listen circumstantial)
+3 Move Silently (+4 Move Silently circumstantial)
-1 Sense Motive
+0 Spot (+1 Spot circumstantial)
-1 Survival
+0 Swim
+3 Tumble
+3 Use Rope
+6 Hide (+7 Hide circumstantial)
Languages: Zamorian (native), Hyrkanian, Brythunian, Corinthian, Kothic, Shemite.
Equipment: Bill***, Steel Cap, Bronze Greaves****, Buckler, Leather Jerkin with bronze buttons, Breeches, Work Boots.
*In my head, I picture Feridun as tall for his age, but lanky. He's young, given he's 1st level, and in his background I decided that he's graduating from being a street urchin to a city watchman. He's had a hard life in his decade-and-a-half of living on the streets. He looks a bit worn, which makes him look older than he is.
**I'm thinking that, for a future Feat, Dabbler might be a good idea for this character. He seems the type, to me, to be interested in the dark arts and just smart enough to get himself into trouble. Of course, he'll have to spend his bonus skill points from two levels to get the 6 ranks in Knowledge (Arcana) that is needed to get that Feat. This could be an early goal for the character, or maybe the GM could develop this idea into an early adventure for the character if the player bites.
***A nice GM would allow this character to trade the Bill for a poinard and dagger or some other Finesse weapon, but given the character's background in abrubtly taking on the role of a city watchman (at the tender age of 14), I think that I wouldn't allow this. One of the first goals the player will probably have in the game is to ditch the heavy Bill and find/buy/steal smaller weapons of the type he's used to fighting with (Finesse weapons). I think this might lead to some interesting roleplaying as the character drops the Bill in a fight and pulls his poinard, yet his sargent is always drilling him on how to use the Bill effectively. This might lead to the character leaving the city watch and multiclassing with the Thief class as I pondered above when creating the character.
****I'd have to look at it, but there are optional rules for piecemeal armor in the non-Mongoose Barbaric Warrior supplement. This might improve his DR with the bronze greaves, but I'm ignoring this as it's an optional rule. I could definitely see the GM giving the character a +1 DR--the same as the steel cap provides--for the bronze greaves, but, again, that's not strictly by the book, so it's only noted here.
Roleplaying Notes: Feridun, a Zamorian who was an urchin on the streets of Shadizar as a child, suspects that his mother was a whore. But, he does not know for sure. His youngest memories were of a cult that raised children to a certain age before they found their place in the cult's foul sacrifices. Feridun escaped and lived among the other urchins until, finally, a watchman allowed him entry into the city watch.
He's just a lowly city guardsman now, but he might end up cross-classing with Thief and becoming a spy, or maybe a seller of information. He's the type, with a hooded cowl, that lurks in the dark recesses at night, listening. He's not your typical city guardsman. He's smart. Maybe that's why he was given an opportunity to leave the streets and become a watchman.
Supplement Four
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