elliott20
2007-04-09, 10:35 AM
At another board I go to, the board members there have taken on a project to create an alternative Asian themed domain for Ravenloft. (not being happy with what is currently existing, they've decided to scrap that and start anew.)
I've been asked to help come up with some Chinese NPCs (being one of the few native Chinese speakers there) and I thought it would be fun to brain storm them here while I get some feedback from everyone. Keep in mind, not all of these characters are meant to be optimized, but it doesn't mean that I don't appreciate any advice to that end.
For now, I'm going to stick to core since I only have the SRD in my access right now.
But anyway, here goes.
Kong Li (Base: Confucius)
LG Human level 12 Cleric
(Domains: Law and Knowledge)
str 8
dex 10
con 13
int 17
wis 22 (25)
cha 16
feats: (7) Iron Will, Leadership, Negotiator, Persuasive, Martial Weapon Proficiency: Yu Jian (Long Sword), Extend Spell, Empower Spell
skills: diplomacy 15, knowledge (politics) 7.5, knowledge (nobility) 7.5, knowledge (religion) 12, knowledge (history) 12, ride (horse) 3, concentration 15, intimidate, perform (orator) 7.5, sense motive 9, spellcraft 10, profession (scribe) 4
Equipment
Lawful Long Sword +1, Bamboo Book (Holy Symbol), Cloak of Resistance +2, Periapt of Wisdom +3
Kong Li is an elderly man in his 60s whose wisdom has made him one of the foremost thinkers of his time in terms of political thought and philosophy. Much of his political thought focuses upon the belief that with proper etiquitte and civility brings justice and order to a society and he along with many other scholars like him formed the era of a hundred schools.
While a competent magistrate and a good policy maker, his influences go far beyond that of his own administration and stems in his ability to inspire and teach his students. Historians often cite him as being the first great teacher to be named within their history.
Many believed that it was through his teachings, that civilization was able to rebuild itself from a war torn era of constant strife. Through the use of social protocols, etiquitte, and tradition, Kong Li developd a system of ethics that emphasizes upon knowledge, fairplay, generosity, trust, and ultimately honor.
His detractors often cited that his teachings made numerous assumptions about the nature of man and some even found it to be very naive.
Despite how many believed him to be a wise and powerful man, no ruler has ever incorporated his teachings into their administration as they felt that the art of state craft often requires those in power to act in ways that ran against Kong's teachings.
By the time of Hua Gao Zu (The Qin Shi Huang equivalent in the setting), his school of thought though pervasive in society, has all but lost a majority of it's official records due to the great literary purge Hua Gao Zu undertook to ensure ideological hemogeny.
Yun Chang (Base: Guan Yu)
note: for the purpose of this post, a Guan Dao is being treated as a halberd
Lawful Good Human Fighter 13
str 22
dex 15
con 16
int 12
wis 13
cha 18
feats: (16) weapon focus (Halberd), weapon specialization (Halberd), improved critical, power attack, mounted combat, ride-by attack, spirited charge, leadership, iron will, Greater Weapon Focus, Greater Weapon Specialization glaive, Great Cleave, Combat Reflexes,
Skills: (78 points total) Ride 16, Intimidate 16, Handle Animal 16, Knowledge (history) 5, knowledge (military) 16, Bluff 7, craft (caligraphy) 3, perform (weapons) 2
Equipment: Blue Dragon (Keen Shocking Burst Halberd +5), Light Fortified Chainmail +3, Book of Chun Qiu
Yun Chang is a tall, statue-esque man in the prime of his health. His cheeks flushed with an unusual amount of life while sporting a beautiful mane of a beard. (Rumor has it he has gone to great lengths to take care of his beard and it's a source of great pride) While his skills as a warrior and a general is formidable, it is his charisma as a war leader, his honor and fierce loyality to his king and his fearless display in the face of adversity that makes him one of the greatest heroes of his time.
There has been considerable controversy as to whether or not this reputation was ultimately the cause of his pride, hubris, and downfall.
Probably most famed for his prowess on horse, he is also in possession of the famed "Red Hare" steed, a horse of with pure red fur and a temper to match. With this mighty steed, he has led countless charges into the ranks of his enemies, inspiring fear in his foes and courage in his allies.
more to come, hopefully.
I've been asked to help come up with some Chinese NPCs (being one of the few native Chinese speakers there) and I thought it would be fun to brain storm them here while I get some feedback from everyone. Keep in mind, not all of these characters are meant to be optimized, but it doesn't mean that I don't appreciate any advice to that end.
For now, I'm going to stick to core since I only have the SRD in my access right now.
But anyway, here goes.
Kong Li (Base: Confucius)
LG Human level 12 Cleric
(Domains: Law and Knowledge)
str 8
dex 10
con 13
int 17
wis 22 (25)
cha 16
feats: (7) Iron Will, Leadership, Negotiator, Persuasive, Martial Weapon Proficiency: Yu Jian (Long Sword), Extend Spell, Empower Spell
skills: diplomacy 15, knowledge (politics) 7.5, knowledge (nobility) 7.5, knowledge (religion) 12, knowledge (history) 12, ride (horse) 3, concentration 15, intimidate, perform (orator) 7.5, sense motive 9, spellcraft 10, profession (scribe) 4
Equipment
Lawful Long Sword +1, Bamboo Book (Holy Symbol), Cloak of Resistance +2, Periapt of Wisdom +3
Kong Li is an elderly man in his 60s whose wisdom has made him one of the foremost thinkers of his time in terms of political thought and philosophy. Much of his political thought focuses upon the belief that with proper etiquitte and civility brings justice and order to a society and he along with many other scholars like him formed the era of a hundred schools.
While a competent magistrate and a good policy maker, his influences go far beyond that of his own administration and stems in his ability to inspire and teach his students. Historians often cite him as being the first great teacher to be named within their history.
Many believed that it was through his teachings, that civilization was able to rebuild itself from a war torn era of constant strife. Through the use of social protocols, etiquitte, and tradition, Kong Li developd a system of ethics that emphasizes upon knowledge, fairplay, generosity, trust, and ultimately honor.
His detractors often cited that his teachings made numerous assumptions about the nature of man and some even found it to be very naive.
Despite how many believed him to be a wise and powerful man, no ruler has ever incorporated his teachings into their administration as they felt that the art of state craft often requires those in power to act in ways that ran against Kong's teachings.
By the time of Hua Gao Zu (The Qin Shi Huang equivalent in the setting), his school of thought though pervasive in society, has all but lost a majority of it's official records due to the great literary purge Hua Gao Zu undertook to ensure ideological hemogeny.
Yun Chang (Base: Guan Yu)
note: for the purpose of this post, a Guan Dao is being treated as a halberd
Lawful Good Human Fighter 13
str 22
dex 15
con 16
int 12
wis 13
cha 18
feats: (16) weapon focus (Halberd), weapon specialization (Halberd), improved critical, power attack, mounted combat, ride-by attack, spirited charge, leadership, iron will, Greater Weapon Focus, Greater Weapon Specialization glaive, Great Cleave, Combat Reflexes,
Skills: (78 points total) Ride 16, Intimidate 16, Handle Animal 16, Knowledge (history) 5, knowledge (military) 16, Bluff 7, craft (caligraphy) 3, perform (weapons) 2
Equipment: Blue Dragon (Keen Shocking Burst Halberd +5), Light Fortified Chainmail +3, Book of Chun Qiu
Yun Chang is a tall, statue-esque man in the prime of his health. His cheeks flushed with an unusual amount of life while sporting a beautiful mane of a beard. (Rumor has it he has gone to great lengths to take care of his beard and it's a source of great pride) While his skills as a warrior and a general is formidable, it is his charisma as a war leader, his honor and fierce loyality to his king and his fearless display in the face of adversity that makes him one of the greatest heroes of his time.
There has been considerable controversy as to whether or not this reputation was ultimately the cause of his pride, hubris, and downfall.
Probably most famed for his prowess on horse, he is also in possession of the famed "Red Hare" steed, a horse of with pure red fur and a temper to match. With this mighty steed, he has led countless charges into the ranks of his enemies, inspiring fear in his foes and courage in his allies.
more to come, hopefully.