Pika...
2010-04-04, 07:15 PM
So I am working on this character, which I am basing on a major NPC which TPKed my group last session. Just so you know, a CR 18 NPC can take on an ECL 3-5 group, with a pet CR 12 Purple Worm, 6 slave/servant Ogres, and and 13 loyal troglodytes with 3 fighter levels each WITHOUT any armor of any kind after getting caught by surprise. :smallwink:
Basically, I made a Dexterity queen. +12 mod to Dex, and 2 Rogue levels for Evasion. She was also a level 16 Psion. Dodging his and Tumbling out of the way was somewhat easy for her let's say.
Now I am trying to mimic that on a much smaller scale for a PC who's fluff is that he is a slightly snobbish noble who feels by being able to out assassin an assassin he is likelier to found his own noble house. Basically, I do not want him to wear any visible armor, so he can be ready for battle be it traveling on a road, going unhindered in a dungeon, or preferably in a high-class gathering if trouble breaks out (hey, if they don't survive he sudden went up in rank by merely surviving).
So the build idea I had, which I have never even considered or seen is as follows for this backup character:
1. Psion (Telepath) 6. With his great hide and move silently, and lots of ranks in Concentration to dismiss displays, he will basically take control of minds from the shadows when needed, or simply waste them if necessary.
2. Rogue 2. Evasion, plus sneak attack, plus Craven Feat and possibly another one.
3.Force Screen to use as on-the-spot shield. However, I am worried about the constant per battle power points cost.
4. Any other ideas?
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Fluff: for those who might be interested:
Korrah ("Black Beast" in Common), of the En (Autumn) noble house is the third child, first son of this ancient High Elf noble house's current patriarch Thro ("Sage" in Common) and matriarch Nuaer ("Hopeful-Singer in Common). While as the first, and so far only, male he is technically entitled to the noble house upon his parent's death. However, he has never agreed with those sexist traditions and has too much love for his older sisters Ty ("Crystal" in Common) (oldest child) and Lue ("Riddle" in Common) (middle child) to pull off such a stunt against them.
Therefore, Korrah has renounced his succession as future patriarch, but not his noble status, in favor of his eldest sister Ty or the gods forbid she comes to ill end his other sister by 23 years Lue. Their parents are split on this subject, as Thro demands at the very least Ty and Korrah marry to not bring dishonor to the household. As part fey Elves do not suffer from inbreeding unless it proceeds for numerous generations straight, and Ty is truly the classical image of an Elven Princess with a celestial personality to match, so it is not as though Korrah would mind the arrangement, but he believes Ty would and he dislikes the idea of being pressured into doing as others choose (a personality trait common in this free willed, and ambitious Elf noble).Their mother on the other hand is glad to see that old tradition put to rest, and is proud of her son's actions and love for his sisters.
Due to his father's anger and insistence Korrah has decided to leave his noble realm's safety to hopefully one day found his own minor house, which he hopes to raise to a higher status before his death. This terrifies his mother, but Korrah has convinced her this is the only way to keep Thro from forcing Ty into a marriage she will end up unhappy with.
He has no quorums with the "younger races", and is even willing to make deals with the "savage races" (hence it quickly became his responsibility at the En noble house), and actually fancies a drink with a Dwarf every once-in-a-while, so he is open to the idea of serving as a noble under a sovereign of a foreign land, and even of a different race. However, while quite intrigued by foreign powers and races he is still a noble of the High Elves, so he can (and does) occasionally come off as quite haughty.
Two other issues with his sire should be noted:
1. His father Thro strives to be recognized as a High Mage of the High Elf Kingdom. His son Korrah has been secretly paying lip service to the first psionic deity Sardior, and has since be granted enough insight into the workings of his mind to begin personal psionic training. His sage father is not too pleased with this life decision either, especially due to his credibility as a magical wizard and how it would affect his goals.
2. While a noble, and a fine one at that by is own assurance, he feels that in the cutthroat world of politics one who knows how to cut throats himself is better off and safer than those depend on hired help for their safety, espionage, and let's be honest occasional murder. Hence he has worked with his realm's thieves guild in exchange for rogue training.
Basically, I made a Dexterity queen. +12 mod to Dex, and 2 Rogue levels for Evasion. She was also a level 16 Psion. Dodging his and Tumbling out of the way was somewhat easy for her let's say.
Now I am trying to mimic that on a much smaller scale for a PC who's fluff is that he is a slightly snobbish noble who feels by being able to out assassin an assassin he is likelier to found his own noble house. Basically, I do not want him to wear any visible armor, so he can be ready for battle be it traveling on a road, going unhindered in a dungeon, or preferably in a high-class gathering if trouble breaks out (hey, if they don't survive he sudden went up in rank by merely surviving).
So the build idea I had, which I have never even considered or seen is as follows for this backup character:
1. Psion (Telepath) 6. With his great hide and move silently, and lots of ranks in Concentration to dismiss displays, he will basically take control of minds from the shadows when needed, or simply waste them if necessary.
2. Rogue 2. Evasion, plus sneak attack, plus Craven Feat and possibly another one.
3.Force Screen to use as on-the-spot shield. However, I am worried about the constant per battle power points cost.
4. Any other ideas?
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/celestialkin/SSA-X2_DD_CharSheet_v30a18_Page_1.png
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/celestialkin/SSA-X2_DD_CharSheet_v30a18_Page_2.png
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http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/celestialkin/SSA-X2_DD_CharSheet_v30a18_Page_5.png
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f173/celestialkin/SSA-X2_DD_CharSheet_v30a18_Page_6.png
Fluff: for those who might be interested:
Korrah ("Black Beast" in Common), of the En (Autumn) noble house is the third child, first son of this ancient High Elf noble house's current patriarch Thro ("Sage" in Common) and matriarch Nuaer ("Hopeful-Singer in Common). While as the first, and so far only, male he is technically entitled to the noble house upon his parent's death. However, he has never agreed with those sexist traditions and has too much love for his older sisters Ty ("Crystal" in Common) (oldest child) and Lue ("Riddle" in Common) (middle child) to pull off such a stunt against them.
Therefore, Korrah has renounced his succession as future patriarch, but not his noble status, in favor of his eldest sister Ty or the gods forbid she comes to ill end his other sister by 23 years Lue. Their parents are split on this subject, as Thro demands at the very least Ty and Korrah marry to not bring dishonor to the household. As part fey Elves do not suffer from inbreeding unless it proceeds for numerous generations straight, and Ty is truly the classical image of an Elven Princess with a celestial personality to match, so it is not as though Korrah would mind the arrangement, but he believes Ty would and he dislikes the idea of being pressured into doing as others choose (a personality trait common in this free willed, and ambitious Elf noble).Their mother on the other hand is glad to see that old tradition put to rest, and is proud of her son's actions and love for his sisters.
Due to his father's anger and insistence Korrah has decided to leave his noble realm's safety to hopefully one day found his own minor house, which he hopes to raise to a higher status before his death. This terrifies his mother, but Korrah has convinced her this is the only way to keep Thro from forcing Ty into a marriage she will end up unhappy with.
He has no quorums with the "younger races", and is even willing to make deals with the "savage races" (hence it quickly became his responsibility at the En noble house), and actually fancies a drink with a Dwarf every once-in-a-while, so he is open to the idea of serving as a noble under a sovereign of a foreign land, and even of a different race. However, while quite intrigued by foreign powers and races he is still a noble of the High Elves, so he can (and does) occasionally come off as quite haughty.
Two other issues with his sire should be noted:
1. His father Thro strives to be recognized as a High Mage of the High Elf Kingdom. His son Korrah has been secretly paying lip service to the first psionic deity Sardior, and has since be granted enough insight into the workings of his mind to begin personal psionic training. His sage father is not too pleased with this life decision either, especially due to his credibility as a magical wizard and how it would affect his goals.
2. While a noble, and a fine one at that by is own assurance, he feels that in the cutthroat world of politics one who knows how to cut throats himself is better off and safer than those depend on hired help for their safety, espionage, and let's be honest occasional murder. Hence he has worked with his realm's thieves guild in exchange for rogue training.