RobbieOC
2007-01-31, 05:14 PM
I'm working on an Eberron campaign for my group and I've come up with an NPC idea that I really like, and I'd like some advice on running/statting him.
Kerrasek the Crafty
Kerrasek, or Kerri, is a very young copper dragon. He travelled to Khorvaire a few years ago because he grew weary of the other wyrmlings in his clutch and wanted to make a name for himself. He has lived in a cave nearby Sharn by himself, waylaying caravans and playing questionable practical jokes on passersby. While he has no real desire to hurt anyone, he does have a tendency to not know when a joke has gone too far and has made enemies from many of the local humanoids in the area.
He has dubbed himself the Crafty and believes himself to be quite hilarious.
The PCs run afoul of Kerrasek when they find themselves the victims of one of his "jokes" - and depending on how they react will determine their relationship with the dragon. If they respond in a good-humored way, he is likely to befriend them and offer his assistance should they ever need it. However, if they take the joke too personally and get upset, he is likely to become even more motivated to trick them again, and better, in the future. He could become a powerful ally or a devious rival, depending on how the PCs handle their first encounter with him.
I want to start him at very young because his initial challenge rating isn't too high, but he can grow from there quite easily. I'm not sure yet what class I'll have him take. Obviously something like rogue would be good. Also, something like beguiler maybe would be neat. Specializing in illusion and enchantment spells would fit his theme well, but I'm not real sure about how to handle a dragon this way. Do they become too powerful when you add class levels? I'm expecting the PCs to run into him when they're approximately 3rd or 4th level, which would make him a difficult encounter, but if I gave him a level in beguiler, would that be too much by the time they're 5th or 6th level? I've never done the whole dragon with class levels thing, so I really don't know.
Also, what suggestions do you have when creating a dragon character with class levels? What spells/feats would be good? What class would be most appropriate? If I really want him to be difficult for the PCs, what is a challenging, yet fun way to use him in combat?
Thanks in advance.
Kerrasek the Crafty
Kerrasek, or Kerri, is a very young copper dragon. He travelled to Khorvaire a few years ago because he grew weary of the other wyrmlings in his clutch and wanted to make a name for himself. He has lived in a cave nearby Sharn by himself, waylaying caravans and playing questionable practical jokes on passersby. While he has no real desire to hurt anyone, he does have a tendency to not know when a joke has gone too far and has made enemies from many of the local humanoids in the area.
He has dubbed himself the Crafty and believes himself to be quite hilarious.
The PCs run afoul of Kerrasek when they find themselves the victims of one of his "jokes" - and depending on how they react will determine their relationship with the dragon. If they respond in a good-humored way, he is likely to befriend them and offer his assistance should they ever need it. However, if they take the joke too personally and get upset, he is likely to become even more motivated to trick them again, and better, in the future. He could become a powerful ally or a devious rival, depending on how the PCs handle their first encounter with him.
I want to start him at very young because his initial challenge rating isn't too high, but he can grow from there quite easily. I'm not sure yet what class I'll have him take. Obviously something like rogue would be good. Also, something like beguiler maybe would be neat. Specializing in illusion and enchantment spells would fit his theme well, but I'm not real sure about how to handle a dragon this way. Do they become too powerful when you add class levels? I'm expecting the PCs to run into him when they're approximately 3rd or 4th level, which would make him a difficult encounter, but if I gave him a level in beguiler, would that be too much by the time they're 5th or 6th level? I've never done the whole dragon with class levels thing, so I really don't know.
Also, what suggestions do you have when creating a dragon character with class levels? What spells/feats would be good? What class would be most appropriate? If I really want him to be difficult for the PCs, what is a challenging, yet fun way to use him in combat?
Thanks in advance.