The Witch of Redbridge

[bookworm]

The Witch of Redbridge

A trio of pigs attacked the local butcher, a merchant was kicked by his prized stallion and two days ago a young lady was chased by her beloved poodles. These just are a few examples of the random animal attacks happening in Redbridge. A bit trivial, yes, but with the annual boat race fast approaching and the attacks becoming more violent, people are beginning to fear that the one behind it all is the dreaded witch, Umara.

Ground rules:
1. Books: Core + Complete series + PHB2 & DMG2
2. Ability Scores: 35pt Point buy (DMG p169)
2. Starting level: 7th
3. Alignment: Any nonevil.
4. Starting Gold: 19,000gp. You can't sell any items you crafted using your starting money.

House Rules:
1. A helm adds a +1 bonus to your AC when an opponent rolls to confirm a critical hit against you.
2. Hit Points are maxed at first level. The rest are rolled normally but if you roll less than 1/2 your max hp, ignore your roll and you get half your max hp instead.

Please post your character and their background on this thread. Play starts when I have 4 or 5 players...

[shadowhart]

I'm interested. Please save me a place. Can we use Monster Type Characters? Ty.

[bookworm]

Sorry no monsters...

[sinx22]

im also interested nice house rules and thats any feat aslong as it comes from the core and complete series right?

[Dungeon Master]

Save me a slot. I'll prepare the character asap. I just need to know the other players characters are.

[bookworm]

feats, magic items, prestige classess whatever... As long as it's in those books.

I forgot to mention that PHB2 and DMG2 are also accessible. (I'll just modify my first post later)

No words on what the other pc's characters are yet...

[wraith]

Name: Sand
Sex: Male
Eyes: Red
Hair: Black
Skin: Pale
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Alignment: Neutral
Class: 7th level Ninja
Race: Human
Type: Humanoid
Hit Dice: 7d6+7 (40hp)
Initiative: +7
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 20 (+3Dex, +4Wis, +1Ninja AC Bonus, +1Natural, +1Deflection ) touch 19, flat-footed 20
Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+6
Attack: +1 adamantine katana +8 melee (1d10+2) S or shuriken +8 ranged (1d2+1) P
Full Attack: +1 adamantine katana +8 melee (1d10+2) S or shuriken +8 ranged (1d2+1) P
Space/Reach: 5ft./5ft.
Special Attacks: sudden strike +4d6
Special Qualities: darkvision 60 ft.
Saves: Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +7
Abilities: Str 13(+1), Dex 16(+3), Con 12(+1), Int 10(+0), Wis 18(+4), Cha 9(-1)
Feats: Improved Initiative, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (katana), Weapon Focus (katana), Expanded Ki Pool: +3 uses of Ki power (Complete Scoundrel)
Class Abilities: ki power 10 times per day, trapfinding, ghost step (invisibility), poison use, great leap, acrobatics +2, ki dodge, speed climb
Skills: 70 skill points
10 Tumble: +17 =10+3+2+2
08 Jump: +17 =8+1+2+2+4
10 Climb: +13 =10+1+2
10 Balance: +15 =10+3+2
10 Move Silently: +13 =10+3
10 Hide: +13 =10+3
10 Search: +10 =10+0
Skill Tricks: Corner Perch
Environment: Urban
Organization: Usually alone or with party
Effective Level: 7
GP Limit: 19000 gp + 160 gp
Possessions:
+1 adamantine katana “myo'o”
caltrop bag x 4
shurikens x 40
dagger
+1 amulet of natural armor
+1 ring of protection
+1 vest of resistance
fox mask - goggles of night
ragged blue hooded cloak
backpack
pocket money in belt pouch

Backround: Secret...ninjas have strict regulations regarding this area. He has a distinct tatoo that depicts a glaring fiendish face on his right shoulder blade which is usually hidden from view.

Hooks: "Don't ask, if you know too much then I may have to kill you."

[shadowhart]

[blink][/blink]Shadowhart's Character for Witch of Redbridge:

Character's name : Jukai or usually called "Apo Jukai"
Race : Human
Alignment : Chaotic good
Class : Fighter
Gender : Male
Age : 32 yrs. old
Hair : Midnight Black
Eyes : Brown
Skin color : Brown (Asian/Filipino)
Height : 5'4"
Weight : 130lb


Stats :

Str : 16 14 +2 +2(Gauntlets of Ogre str.)
Dex: 19 +4
Cons: 16 +3
Int : 9 -1
Wis : 9 -1
Cha : 9 -1

Saves :
Fort: +7 +5(base) +2(Cons)
Reflex: +6 +2(base) +4(Dex)
Will: +1 +2(base) -1(Will)


HIT POINTS : 72HP

Weapon :

Off Hand melee weapon :
Heavy mace +1 (Arnis) 1/d8

On hand melee weapon :
Flaming Heavy mace (Arnis) (1/d8) (1/d6 fire)

Base attack bonus: +7

Melee attack bonus :
For Two weapon fighting: +9(right hand)/ +4(Left hand)
For Single weapon : +11

Graple attack: +10



Armor : Breastplate with Bahag underclothing

Protective items: Ring of protection+1 & Amulet of Natural Armor+1

Total Armor class: 20 = 10(Base) +5(Halfplate) +4(dex) -1(Breastplate penalty) +1 (Amulet of NA) +1 (Ring of Protection)

Flat footed: 16
Touch : 14



Other Magical Item: Gauntlets of Ogre Str. +2


Gears : Backpack, Potionbelt, Mirror, Flint & steel & oil

Improvised Gear : Stick with rags (Torch), Bag of fine white sand & Bags of round pebbles


Feats:

Two weapon fighting
Oversize Two weapon fighting
Weapon focus (Heavy mace)
Improve two weapon fighting
Specialization (Heavy mace)
Unarmed strike
Deflect Arrow


Skills:

Spot +2 -1(Wis) +3(Ranks)
listen +2 -1(Wis) +3(ranks)
search +0 -1(Int) +1(Ranks)
intimidate +0 -1(Cha) +1(Ranks)
use rope +5 +4(Dex) + 1(Ranks)
swim +3 +2(Str) +1(Ranks)
climb +3 +2(Str) +1(Ranks)
Sense motive +0 -1(Wis) +1(Ranks)
Perform (Dance - Maglalatik) +0 +0(Cha) + No ranks

Occupation:
Armorer

Hooks : " I may be the only 1st Filipino Ilocano OFW in this ADnD adventures ".

[bookworm]

To Wraith: A sneaky ninja, Cool. Just one thing though.

1. Acrobatic backstab requires the character to have 12 ranks in tumble, which means Sand can't get it till he reaches 9th level

To Shadowhart: Nice character just needs a few adjustments before you finalize him:

1. Please indicate in Jukai's ability scores, where you allocated his 4rth level ability increase.
2. Jukai's total equipmnent is over the 19,000gp limit.
3. Jukai's dex is too low for him to qualify for the 2 weapon fighting feats.
3. I suggest he takes the oversized 2weapon fighting feat if you want him to to wield 2 heavy maces/arnis at the same time.
4. I don't think a feat called deflect projectile is in any book that I've included above.

Looks like the firsts 2 characters have an oriental flavor to them...

[Dungeon Master]

Orientals???

[shadowhart]

Cool! This would look like an international mission. One ninja, the other is a Filipino Arnis fighter. You could use other queer characters but we're gonna use the same ordinary ADnd corebook rules, right?

Actually my character is just an ordinary ADnd fighter using two blunt weapons with multiple attack like the martial art of arnis. I just added oriental flavor to it by describing him as a Filipino. If I describe him as Blond hair, Light complexioned & wielding two large heavy maces or swords he would definitely be an occidental character right? Besides, I've been dying to see how our martial arts arnis would do in a real fight.

Shadowhart to DM Bookworm: Sir...How many skill points are needed? Pls. roll for my Hit points? I'm nearly finished eh. Ty.

[wraith]

To bookworm: Is a mask considered to be a helm with respect to the critical confirmation houserule?

To Popoy: I think bookworm's adventure is not orientally themed though my character surely seems to be of oriental inclination, I just like sneaaky characters. I got the class from the complete adventurer's book, not from the oriental handbook. It's just a coincidence that shadowhart made an arnis fighter.

To everyone: Please posts your characters soon so that we could start this adventure.

[bookworm]

To Shadowhart:
1. As a level 7 human fighter with a -1 int modifier, Jukai has 20 skill points.
2. You don't appear to have the 2 weapon fighting feat.

To Wraith: A mask does not count as a helm as far as the houserule is concerned.

To Dungeon Master: Don't worry this is not an oriental themed adventure.

[shadowhart]

Shadowhart to DM Bookworm: Ok, I'll change my power attack feat to 2 weapon fighting. I'm finished. Pls. review. I just need my Hit points sir. Ty. ;D By the way, My deflect arrow feat... can it deflect bolts & bullets (sling)?

Shadowhart to others: Dudes & dudettes, Just two more characters to go then we'd be able to start.

[bookworm]

To Shadowhart: Just use the dice roller for your hit points and yes you can deflect any type of missle with that feat (except for boulders and spell effects).