For this week’s randomly rolled character we’re gonna try
something a little different. On top of the general random rolls we’re going to
add a harrow reading to the mix. Imagine if you will before your character was
born his parents went to a harrow reader and had their unborn child’s future
told. Now when you build your character make is skills, class and background
based on this reading.
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Enthicity: Varisian
Nationality: Ustalav
Nationality: Ustalav
Age: 19
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 180bs
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 180bs
Alignment: Chaotic
Good
Str:
11
Dex:
12
Con: 11
Int:
13
Wis:
19
Cha:
7
Homeland: City
or Metropolis
Parents:
Both of your parents are alive.
Siblings: You
have 2 biological siblings and 1 half-sibling.
- biological
older sister
- biological
older brother
- older half-elf
brother
Circumstance of Birth: [Middle-Class Birth] You were born to the middle class, which includes
merchants, artisans, and tradespeople. You likely grew up in a good-sized
settlement, and one of your parents is likely associated with a guild or other
trade organization. As a free person, you don't experience the bondage of
serfdom or peasantry, but you also lack the privilege of the nobility.
Parent's Profession: Artisans
Major Childhood Event: [Mentorship/Patronage] A mentor or patron took an interest in
your development and volunteered to train or sponsor you. This creature's
motives might not be entirely clear, but without its influence you would not be
who you are.
Influential
Associate: [The Mentor] You had a mentor who taught you everything worth
knowing about life. This could have been the person who taught you the heroic
abilities you possess, or simply a kindred spirit who helped form your
worldview.
Conflict Subject: Artisan.
Conflict Motivation: Pressured or Manipulated.
Conflict Resolution: [You Enjoyed It] Those who cling to petty
morals have no understanding of what true freedom and power is. The fact is,
you enjoyed your part in the conflict and would do it all over again if the
opportunity presented itself. Many people know of your misdeed, and they also
realize your complete lack of remorse.
Deity/Religious
Philosophy: Chucaro
Romantic Relationship(s): [Several Significant
Relationships] You’ve engaged in a number of partnerships, but for some reason
or another your relationships always fail.
Drawback: [Pleasure] You crave luxury, entertainment, and pleasure. You might indulge in every passing fancy or hold strong against a temptation that constantly eats at you.
Drawback: [Pleasure] You crave luxury, entertainment, and pleasure. You might indulge in every passing fancy or hold strong against a temptation that constantly eats at you.
(Trait) Artisan
(Trait) Civilized
(Trait) Fortified Drinker
(Trait) Kin Guardian
(Trait) Mentored
(Trait) Merchant
(Trait) Poverty-Stricken
(Trait) Vagabond Child
(Drawback) Hedonistic
Harrow Reading
We read the cards in the cross pattern. Card one being where the character came from,
card two and important event, card three represents a talent the character will
have , and card four represents where the character is going. Surrounded by the
signifier that represents the character.
Signifier card:
The Publican (Chaotic Good Star [Wisdom]) – Representing fellowship,
camaraderie, and refuge.
Card one: The
Keep (Neutral Good Hammer [Strength]) – A symbol of quiet strength but a
strength that knows when it is time to move and when it is time to stand
strong.
Card Two: The
Desert (Chaotic Good Shield {Constitution}) – Represents a bleak environment,
but one that with aid can lead to great things.
Card Three:
The Carnival (Chaotic Neutral Star [Wisdom]) – A representation of illusions
and false dreams. Although these powers can increase arcane power the forces
can be whimsical and thus risky to rely on.
Card Four: The
Tangled Briar (Lawful Evil Shield {Constitution}) – This card represents
ancient deeds. It indicates an object or person from long ago that will somehow
have great influence on the situation. The object or person in question is one
lost or murdered in some foul way.
In
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pieces information? What class would this Hafling out of time naturally
gravitate towards? Who is this worshiper Zura, The Vampire Wueen? And don’t forget to
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Zalthenia Gallandi was raised in Anactoria where her father ran a profitable business as a wainwright. She was the youngest of 4, an older sister and brother plus a half brother by her mother. Her mother is a retired adventurer who grew up in the area and returned when pregnancy cut her career short. Her mother was tight-lipped about her adventuring past, but Zalthenia knew that her parents marriage was arranged by priests of Pharasma. The child she bore had his mother's chestnut lockes and the pointed ears of Elven lineage, though the ashen skin and lavender eyes didn't match the fair skin of any elves that had ever visited Anactoria. She named him Zander, who was followed by Inaro, Aorintha, and Zalthenia over the next 7 years.
ReplyDeleteAs she grew up, her chore set wasn't set. Zander and Inaro learned their father's trade and helped in the workshop while Aorintha managed the household with their mother. Zalthenia would help with leftover chores, which gave her enough free time to work at the local inn. Extra money didn't interest her though, she just enjoyed listening to the stories of travelling peddlers and caravan guards.
When she turned 15, she snuck into a peat wagon headed to Caliphas. The merchant caught her on the third night, but agreed to let her continue on with them if she paid for her own room and board. The money she'd saved for years ran out just as they reached the capital. She spent a few nights on the street before being taken in by Madame Ceneltha, a Calistrian priestess who ran one of the smaller bordellos. Not having the means to return home, and desiring the luxuries of the city that lay just out of reach, she learned to refine her quiet awkwardness into bawdy charm and how to ply her clients with enough alcohol to expedite the night's entertainment.
Evidently the growth of Madame Ceneltha's caught notice of the Widow's Boudior and they saw her as a potential threat. This culminated in an attack on the bordello, a fire that brought the building to the ground but left no witnesses. Zalthenia organized the surviving girls and retaliated, only to be repelled by the city guard. It was during this battle that her powers awakened and an obscure symbol linked to Chucaro burned itself into her forehead. She used her newly realized spells to help as many of her allies escape as possible. She now spends her time traveling among the large cities gaining wealth and indulging in all the luxuries she can afford.
Oracle with the Intrigue mystery and Branded curse
Desire Sight revelation
Feats: Persuasive, Exotic Wpn Prof Fighting Fan, Catch Off Guard
Skills: Diplomacy 4, Heal 8, Perception 5, Sense Motive 8, Survival 5
1st lvl spells: Cure light wounds, Haze of Dreams, Tap Inner Beauty
Weapon: fighting fan
I love the background its great. the only problem is Oracles cast off of Charisma and she has a Charisma of 7. You need at least a 10 to cast cantrips and an 11 to cast 1st level spells. So she actually can't cast any spells as an oracle.
ReplyDeleteYeah... I got caught up in pulling everything else together that I forgot that. I edited the end a bit and went with Inquisitor. Here's the redo:
DeleteZalthenia Gallandi was raised in Anactoria where her father ran a profitable business as a wainwright. She was the youngest of 4, an older sister and brother plus a half brother by her mother. Her mother is a retired adventurer who grew up in the area and returned when pregnancy cut her career short. Her mother was tight-lipped about her adventuring past, but Zalthenia knew that her parents marriage was arranged by priests of Pharasma. The child she bore had his mother's chestnut lockes and the pointed ears of Elven lineage, though the ashen skin and lavender eyes didn't match the fair skin of any elves that had ever visited Anactoria. She named him Zander, who was followed by Inaro, Aorintha, and Zalthenia over the next 7 years.
As she grew up, her chore set wasn't set. Zander and Inaro learned their father's trade and helped in the workshop while Aorintha managed the household with their mother. Zalthenia would help with leftover chores, which gave her enough free time to work at the local inn. Extra money didn't interest her though, she just enjoyed listening to the stories of travelling peddlers and caravan guards.
When she turned 15, she snuck into a peat wagon headed to Caliphas. The merchant caught her on the third night, but agreed to let her continue on with them if she paid for her own room and board. The money she'd saved for years ran out just as they reached the capital. She spent a few nights on the street before being taken in by Madame Ceneltha, a Calistrian priestess who ran one of the smaller bordellos. Not having the means to return home, and desiring the luxuries of the city that lay just out of reach, she learned to refine her quiet awkwardness into bawdy charm and how to ply her clients with enough alcohol to expedite the night's entertainment.
Evidently the growth of Madame Ceneltha's caught notice of the Widow's Boudior and they saw her as a potential threat. This culminated in an attack on the bordello, a fire that brought the building to the ground but left no witnesses. An amulet of Chucaro was the only item of Zalthenia's to survive the fire. She cut her palm with it and pledged her service to hunt down those who would oppress or punish someone for providing a good time. She organized the surviving girls and retaliated against the Boudior, only to be repelled by the city guard. She used her newly acquired spells and powers to help as many of her allies escape as possible. She now spends her time traveling among the large cities gaining wealth and indulging in all the luxuries she can afford, while protecting or freeing entertaining young women from pimps, masters, or govermnents who would oppress or abuse them.
Inquisitor with the Redemption Inquisition
Feats: Persuasive, Exotic Wpn Prof Fighting Fan, Catch Off Guard
Skills: Diplomacy 4, Heal 8, Perception 5, Sense Motive 8, Survival 5
0 lvl spells: Brand, Daze, Detect Magic, Stabilize
1st lvl spells: Cure light wounds, Haze of Dreams
Weapon: fighting fan
Betha Varisola is a follower of Chucaro, but also comes from a family with generational ties to agricultural and horticulture. The youngest of her family, she was often brought along on meetings to get a bit of sympathy from buyers (though she wasn't an unhealthy child, her appearance made it easy to seem ill). Being involved in the business aspect of the farm, she got some connections, and in doing so fit connected with an unusual guild that provides their paying members some freedom, sometimes from anxiety, sometimes from reality. So with a bit of a push with the family, she began a subgarden dedicated to hallucinogens. She never hid her connection much with the guild known as Blythe's Blithe Apothecary. This attracted an influx of criticism toward her family. She took up the teachings of Chucaro and made selling mushrooms her brand, helping many people lose sight of reality's stresses.
ReplyDeleteMechanically, she is a warpriest of Chucaro with the madness and magic blessings.