[Interest Check]OSF: A Keg for Dragon

[Catodon]

Vandarzryx
“The first few decades after leaving the nest are the most dangerous for a dragon. Not yet at full size, wandering in search of a territory, trying to amass a hoard and without the protection of parents. A young drake faces monsters, other predators, and most dangerous of all organised soldiers; be they human, orc, or other folk.
Through my great insight I saw an unusual solution: rather than stake a claim on land then have to struggle with folk rulers and their armies I have decided offer my services to folk rulers. Most barons ignored my offers of council and put me to war. War among the weaker species is unlike the might duels of drakes. At first I was horrified by the carnage, but overtime I have become hardened to the reality of war. I came to see war as a puzzle, the strangeness of folk their politics and history so different to that of solitary dragons, the folk their conflicts and reasons for war so endlessly fascinating. Among the folk war is terrible but there are often noble reasons for participating in the carnage.”

Vandarzryx is fascinated by warfare among the folk its history, tactics, and application.
He has the instincts of a solitary hunter, the same niche filled by panthers and hawks, quite unlike social species such as the various folk. He is patronising in his fascination with folk cultures and warfare; an interested outsider looking in. While ‘good’ he exemplifies the dragon virtues and vices: sense of majesty, vanity, independence, aloofness, protectiveness, territorialism, appreciation, and avarice.

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Build: minion smasher. Sage stuff helps his team vs multiple foes and feats and other options mimic soldier stuff and are focused on more attacks/targets. He lacks the high damage or toughness to deal with arch-villains. A fantasy mix of an army General and an attack helicopter


XP 0
Drake Fighter
Sage 2
Type: Large Beast (2x3),  reach 2
Speed: 30 ft. Fly: 40

STR: 15         +2   Built like a lion
DEX: 8          -1   Big and slow
CON: 16         +3   tough and determined
INT: 15         +2    bright
WIS: 12                +1   Keen senses
CHA: 10         +0   Solitary instincts
      
Vitality: 24       Wounds: 24

Melee Attack: 3 = 1 + 2
• Weapon +X (XdX lethal; threat X; Qualities: X)

Unarmed Attack:  4 = 1 + 2+1forte
• Unarmed +4 (1d4+2 lethal threat 20)
• Claw I +4 (1d8+2 lethal threat 20)
• Bite I +4 (1d10+2 lethal threat 18-20

Ranged Attack:  0 = 1 + -1
• Breath +0 (2d6+3con fire; threat 20; 20ft line or 15’ sphere. x X; Qualities: ref save for half)

Fortitude save: +5 = 2 + 3
Reflex save: +1 = 2 + -1
Will save: +3 = 2 + 1

Defense: 10 = 10 + 1 (class) + -1 (dex) + 0 no size mod (feat)
DR: 0/1 = 0 (armor) + 0 (fittings) + 1vs medium or smaller (feat)
Resists: 0 (armor)
Spell Resistance: X

Initiative: +0 = 1 (class) + -1 (dex)
Action dice: 3d6 Luck abounds
Lifestyle: 2class+0Cha
• Panache: 0 (+0 Appearance, 0s income)
• Prudence: 2 (25% Money saved/earned) Hoarder
Legend: +4=2+2(feat)
Reputation: 20
Renown: 0

Origin Abilities:
• Cold-Blooded:
• Reviled:
• Melee Combat Expert:
Class Abilities:
• Breadth of Experience: acrobatics, impress, resolve, survival.
• Wise Counsel:
• Assistance I:

Skills: Total = Ranks + Attribute Modifier + Misc
Max ranks 5. (3+2CL)x(6+2Int)=40+8 breath of experience
Class Skills: Crafting, Disguise, Haggle, Investigate,
Medicine, Notice, Ride, Search, Sense Motive, Tactics
Origin Skills: Intimidate & Athletics
•   Acrobatics   4=   5   -1
•   Athletics   7=   5   +2
•   Crafting
•   Disguise
•   Haggle      4=   3   +1
•   Impress      5=   5   +0
•   Intimidate   6=   5   +1
•   Investigate
•   Medicine
•   Notice      6=   5   +1
•   Resolve      8=   5   +3
•   Ride
•   Search      7=   5   +2
•   Sense Motive
•   Survival      6=   5   +1
•   Tactics      7=   5   +2


ACP –X

Feats: Fast Feats
• Bonus: Armour Basics
• CL Greater Breath 15’ sphere
• CL Larger than life

Stances:
• X

Interests: 2native+2+2origin+1CL+X
Knowledge bonus: +5
• Native Language Dragon
• Language: Human
• Language: Orc
• Language: Dwarf
• Study: Culture Dragons
•Study: Military History
•Study: Royalty of the Region (Kings, Barons and others who lead wars)

Proficiencies: 4+4 fighter
• Unarmed (forte)

Advanced tricks:
• Shove
• Salt the wound
Relentless Attack
Pick on the little guy
Veteran’s Attack
Crushing Force

Gear
Carrying capacity 300/900 (with pack), carried 47.25
General Equipment:
Chestpack +2 Str for carrying capacity Special */— Soft 2 5D 3 lbs. Primitive 10s
Blanket Cold Resistance 4 Special */— Soft 1 5D 3 lbs. Primitive 5s
Canteen Holds 2 quarts of liquid T/1h Soft 1 5D 1/2 lb. ** Primitive 5s
Purse Holds up to 200 coins T/— Soft 1 5D Special Primitive 5s

Supplies
Haunch of Roast venison (Food, comfort) +1 gear bonus to Will saves (8 hours) 3 T/2h Soft 1 5D 5 lbs. Primitive 10s
Hand of thick Sausages (Food, filling) +1 gear bonus to Fort saves (8 hours) 3 T/2h Soft 1 7D 10 lbs. Primitive 10s
Hunk of raw pork (Food, fresh) Negates sickened condition 3 T/2h Brittle 1 10D 3 lbs. Primitive 15s
Roast Beef (Food, hearty) Decreases fatigued condition by 1 grade 3 T/2h Soft 1 10D 5 lbs. Primitive 10s
Five bundles of dead squirrels, (5 common meals), note at 1meal/day (cold blooded)  better than rations 10lb 5s
Elixirs
Healing
Refreshing
Vitality
***
Coin: 0s

[Antilles]

Looking over your character now. Am at work, so I can't give in-depth comment until later, but I'll say right off regarding gear: I'll be nice and let you buy/use them, but they'll require the beast and possibly the increased size upgrade from the weapons section in order for you to effectively use them.

[Fiendbasher]

My sheet's been updated, that's good...but I spotted one issue, if you look further down my sheet at the Origins abilities, you'll see Ssryn has TWO instances of Agile Defense (one from Saurian and one from Acrobat), and according to Crafty Alex they stack. So her defense total is 16, or 17 if not wearing the armor.

[Antilles]

Ah, that explains it then. I was looking it over and saw the +2 defense from agile defense and went "Wait, isn't that just +1? Yeah, it is. Must be a typo..." Changing it back.

[Fiendbasher]

Yeah I could see how it would look like a typo... especially with the mistakes I've already made... (facepalm)

It's obvious the experience here will do me some good... I haven't had much opportunity to play, but now I'm thinking I need to go over some of my earlier characters with a fine toothed comb.

[ludomastro]

Character sheet updated.

[Antilles]

Right ludo, here's what I got so far. Also, feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'm gonna postpone the start for a day or so.

[Antilles]

Alright everyone, please check the wiki for the latest version of your character sheets, and let me know what needs changing.

Ludo: What you're looking for is the Storage Charm. Lesser is 1 rep, can only store 1 item at 2nd level and has size restrictions on what it can accept. Greater is 2 rep, can store 2 items at 2nd level and size is no issue.

[ludomastro]

Looks like my bow proficiency went missing.

Yes, I would like the greater storage charm.  Do you allow the storage of a full arrow quiver to count as one item?

[Catodon]

Looks good thanks for your work on this.

Carrying capacity 300/900 (with pack)
and note gear probably close to final picks but as per our PM's still adjusting.
That said as long as we don't go to combat striaght away i'm ready for an opening scene.

[Antilles]

Ludo: Yeah, I'll allow it. Don't forget Storage needs to be activated with an Handle Item action.

I'll see if I can't get something up later today.

[Catodon]

I'm also going to redo profs. For example salt the wound is nearly useless to me.

Proficiencies: 4+4 fighter
• Unarmed (forte)

Advanced tricks:
• Shove
• Retribution
Damned if you do
Pick on the little guy
Veteran’s Attack
Turn the tables

[Antilles]

Protip: Veteran's Attack is also useless, as there won't be a level discrepancy, and I won't run any adventures as Menace I.

[Fiendbasher]

After downgrading my armor I have about 21s left for gear (including what I get from panache).

I think I aught to at least upgrade the pouch to a purse (3s balance) and grab a canteen (5s) and a bedroll (5s),
because I don't think anyone would appreciate her crawling into theirs on a cold night. I'm open to suggestions on what to do with the last 8s, anything that I might need or that might be useful in that range?

Other than that I'm good to go.


Edit: I went ahead and updated the gear on the wiki page if that's OK, still leaving that 8s up in the air for now.