MelloHero
2011-12-01, 11:31 AM
Wow, it's been a while since I logged in here!
I'm working on a new character for an upcoming play by post game with my amigos, and I have a good character concept, I think: I'm playing a factotum/charlatan who has built a reputation as an accomplished mage. Here's the question I face: would someone who makes money to care for his family back home by swindling the gullible and spreading a bunch of BS fare better masquerading as an arcane or a divine caster? Divine seems easier as he is less likely to be feared by potential marks, can attract larger crowds, and can get some story hooks when actual clergy get suspicious, but the abilities from Factotum are better suited to masquerading as an arcane caster, with spells from the sorcerer/wizard list. Also, if I took Obtain Familiar, it would make for a much more convincing itinerant wizard than an itinerant cleric with 8 strength. which persona would be more convincing story-wise, and how should I explain and implement it?
I'm working on a new character for an upcoming play by post game with my amigos, and I have a good character concept, I think: I'm playing a factotum/charlatan who has built a reputation as an accomplished mage. Here's the question I face: would someone who makes money to care for his family back home by swindling the gullible and spreading a bunch of BS fare better masquerading as an arcane or a divine caster? Divine seems easier as he is less likely to be feared by potential marks, can attract larger crowds, and can get some story hooks when actual clergy get suspicious, but the abilities from Factotum are better suited to masquerading as an arcane caster, with spells from the sorcerer/wizard list. Also, if I took Obtain Familiar, it would make for a much more convincing itinerant wizard than an itinerant cleric with 8 strength. which persona would be more convincing story-wise, and how should I explain and implement it?