A Quick Buck [D&D4E, NOW CLOSED]

[ThreeWords]

Spoiler: I had this idea, but it might be a little unorthodox...

My character would be a demon who was summoned by a magician who supported and sponsored our party, and who summoned up a demon to aid them in their attempt to kidnap the prince. When the attempt failed, the magician cut all ties, but did not think to dismiss the demon, who is now stuck with the command to aid the party in whatever they do.
The character would not be overpowered; in order to control the demon, the summoning restricts it's powers, though levelling could be achieved as my character finds way to push the boundries of the summoning.

 

[underscore_b]

Spoiler: I had this idea, but it might be a little unorthodox...

My character would be a demon who was summoned by a magician who supported and sponsored our party, and who summoned up a demon to aid them in their attempt to kidnap the prince. When the attempt failed, the magician cut all ties, but did not think to dismiss the demon, who is now stuck with the command to aid the party in whatever they do.
The character would not be overpowered; in order to control the demon, the summoning restricts it's powers, though levelling could be achieved as my character finds way to push the boundries of the summoning.

I like it! Just bear in mind a living, breathing demon would almost certainly freak out the general populace, so the party might need some kind of disguise or excuse for its appearance.

Also I should warn you there won't be levelling per se; it's a pretty short adventure and there won't be any hard-and-fast game mechanics anyway apart from skill checks. I'm generally happy to leave it to players to decide what their characters are reasonably capable of. But if all goes well there's no reason why we couldn't carry these characters through to another episode and introduce a more formal ruleset there...

 

[Akiada]

This sounds pretty, fun, count me in! It's interesting to ponder what adventurers might get up to in their downtime. Here's my idea for a character:

Spoiler: Jelani

Name: Jelani
Race: Gnoll
Class: Monk
Abilities: STR/DEX
Skills: Endurance, Athletics, Acrobatics, Perception

Physical Description/Inventory: Like all Gnolls, Jelani is very tall - standing an intimidating 7'2" tall, and despite his great strength has a very lean physique - compact and dense muscle covering his body, the definition of it hidden by his thick tawny fur. Dark spots dot his fur, and the tawny brown darkens to a near-black around his muzzle, ears, hands, forearms, and paws, and the tip of his tail. His eyes are a vibrant green and he dresses in hooded cloth robes, typically in dark colors - blacks, grays, browns, with the occasional bloody red. He keeps a few small packs on his belt for storing supplies as well as a leather harness hidden under his robes where he stores things he needs to have on hand at a moment's notice - mostly notes, potions, and a collection of knives and dagger, some of which are weighted for throwing.

Personality: Jelani is best described as 'intense.' Though his training has instilled him with a strong sense of self-discipline and restraint, Jelani retained his driven nature. He isn't one to leave something half-finished, holds strong opinions and holds equally fierce grudges and alliances. He is loyal to a fault, and dedicated to both improving himself - becoming stronger and stronger - and improving the reputation of Gnolls throughout the world.

Backstory: Jelani comes from a secluded but slowly growing community, founded by a Gnoll Psion named Kagiso and her small group of followers on the premise of seeking a lifestyle of something more than mindless violence and robbery. Over time they grew, various members finding a more civilized trade and forming a functional and thriving community. Given their naturally impulsive and feral tendancies, many served part time in the community's militia, venting their aggression peaceful. A small group, composed mainly of the descendants of Kagiso formed a sort of monastery and school where those wishing to learn the more esoteric arts - or those gifted with magic gifts, could learn.

Jelani was one such student, a direct descendant of Kagiso and bearing the same gift of psionic magic. Where others sought to refine that gift to influence others, Jelani used the power of his mind to augment his body, becoming focused on becoming the strongest, fastest, and maybe even hardiest thing to ever live. In pursuit of that goal he took to a life of adventure, with a secondary goal of proving commonly held stereotypes about his people to be wrong.

 

[Akiada]

EDIT: Woops, double post. It didn't seem to go through the first time. Oh well.

 

[underscore_b]

Nice concept; it sounds like my first ever character (a kind of half-orc Gandhi). You're in!

 

[Venom 3135]

Do I still have my reserve? Sorry it's taking so long.

 

[underscore_b]

Do I still have my reserve? Sorry it's taking so long.

No worries; I'm currently holding out for you, 3W and maybe one other. Do you need help with your concept, or is it a commitment thing?

 

[Venom 3135]

Do I still have my reserve? Sorry it's taking so long.

No worries; I'm currently holding out for you, 3W and maybe one other. Do you need help with your concept, or is it a commitment thing?

No, I'm commited and all, but i'm trying to think of a half decent character. Mainly trying to figure out a bio.

 

[Venom 3135]

Do I still have my reserve? Sorry it's taking so long.

No worries; I'm currently holding out for you, 3W and maybe one other. Do you need help with your concept, or is it a commitment thing?

No, I'm commited and all, but i'm trying to think of a half decent character. Mainly trying to figure out a bio.

Maybe I could lend a hand if you want help.

Perhaps that would be usefull.

 

[Joshy206]

I'd like to join, if possible. I haven't played a real game of D&D before, so I may be a bit noobish, but I think I've got the basics down pat.

If you'd prefer I be a more mainstream race, sure.

Name: Kalem Arbosa
Race: Tiefling
Class: Rogue
Abilities: CHA and WIS
Skills: Bluff, Streetwise, Insight and Perception

Physical Description/Inventory: Kalem is a relatively short Tiefling, about 5 foot tall. He has foot long, thick horns on his head. He has long purple hair and eyes of white which contrast with his muddy red-brown skin. He wears a black suit (with white shirt and a black tie) he once stole from a store, and is beginning to show it's age, especially considering that he doesn't seem to ever remove it.

Personality: Kalem's not in the roguing business for the money, he's in it for the roguing. He likes to trick people and see how far he can get them to go along with his schemes. You'd describe him as chaotic neutral; money doesn't both him, nor does patriotism. He doesn't have hatred towards specific races (but he is wary of Dragonborn just as they are of him) and doesn't want to live among his own people. He feels at home on the road, doing missions. He just likes to mess with people, really.

Backstory: No-one's really sure. If you ask him, he could give you various stories, probably just to see what your response would be. What's known, though, is that he stole the suit he's wearing, his father is still alive (and is not his favourite person on Earth) and he did once live among Tiefling's before settling as a slumdog in Saltspit. Now that his group is back in town, he's back where he has a knowledge of the area. He's also back, though, where not everyone may not be his biggest fans.

 

[ThreeWords]

Spoiler: A demon?

Name: You can't write his real name without paper made of skin and an inkwell of your own blood. He calls himself Wednesday

Race: Demon

Abilities: STR/DEX

Skills: Arcana, Intimidate, Endurance, Heal

Physical Description/Inventory: Wednesday takes the form of a tall, swarthy man of middle years, his hair dark and his manner confident in his own strength. His face is weathered but handsome, and his eyes are deep and piercing. He wears dark clothes, the shape of which cannot quite be seen, but which when he does remove them fold to almost nothing. Almost casually, he wields a sword longer than he is tall in one hand, and it has been seen to bite straight through armour and weapons.

Personality: Wednesday is full of contradictions; he is confident and friendly, and has incredible persuasive powers, but will not talk to anyone out of the group, unless he is told to by one of his companions. The same goes for entering buildings; he needs an invitation to enter, though this can even be an ally stepping in then telling him to enter
Unfortunately, Wednesday longs to die. If his physical form is destroyed, he will be released, but he has also been commanded to try to keep himself alive, and so searches for times when the commands of his team-mates will allow him to commit suicide. He also seeks another method of freedom, be it by killing his former master or gaining enough power that he can break his summoning and escape this plane.
Regarding magic, Wednesday is an extremely powerful mage, but rarely seeks to cast magic. Being a demon he sees it almost as below him, and he does not specifically want to aid the group, only doing magic when he has to or when they tell him to

Backstory: A magician patron of the group sent with them on their last mission a demon, to aid them in their attempts. The plan still failed, but the punishment was such that the magician cut all ties with the group, even tot the point of not dismissing the demon he summoned.
Thus, Wednesday is left with the commands he was set with in the mission. Do as they command. Keep them from harm. Aid them in all they do. Wednesday is not happy with the time he has spent on this world, but he bears the party no ill will. He only desires an escape from the body in which he resides

 

[underscore_b]

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You're in! Just holding out for Venom now; I'll get cracking on the OP and have it up in a day or so. Like I say it's a relatively short adventure so I'm hoping to rock through it in about two weeks or so; please try to post at least once a day or PM me if you have to bail for some reason.

Stay tuned!

 

[Joshy206]

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You're in! Just holding out for Venom now; I'll get cracking on the OP and have it up in a day or so. Like I say it's a relatively short adventure so I'm hoping to rock through it in about two weeks or so; please try to post at least once a day or PM me if you have to bail for some reason.

Stay tuned!

Totally sweet! I'll be able to do a daily post

This group of characters is looking amazing. And sorry for making a demonesque character, Threewords, I didn't see that you had already planned one (new to the forum so I didn't know about those spoiler boxes).

 

[ThreeWords]

And sorry for making a demonesque character, Threewords, I didn't see that you had already planned one (new to the forum so I didn't know about those spoiler boxes).

No worries, my man. If you want a little company, check out this group. [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/The-RP-Regulars-definitely-not-the-3W-Stalker-Club] We're always glad to see some fresh blood =D

And please, my friends call me 3W...

 

[underscore_b]

So what r we waiting for?

Nothing! [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/362.239507-A-Quick-Buck-D-D4E-NOW-PLAYING#8618824]