Peonix Homage - Clay Martyn - Ftr3

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Name: Clay Martyn
Level: Fighter 3
Race: Human
Age: 36
Alignment: NG
Init: +6 (Imp. Init and Dex)

Strength 16
Dexterity 14
Constitution 13
Intelligence 11
Wisdom 11
Charisma 13

6'4, well built, short greying hair, cold dark eyes, wears stubble

HP: 25
AC: 10+5 (Armour)+2 (Dex)=17
F/R/W: +4/+3/+1
Speed: 30'->20' (Chainmail)
BAB: +3
Melee: +6
Ranged: +5

Weapons

Masterwork Greatsword
1d10/2d6, 19-20/x2, Slashing
(+7 melee, 2d6+4 dmg)

Masterwork Silver Dagger
1d3/1d4, 19-20/x2, 10', Piercing/Slashing
(+7 melee, 1d4+2 dmg)

Composite Longbow (STR+3)
1d6/1d8, x3, 110', Piercing
(+5 ranged, 1d8+3)

Armour

Masterwork Chainmail
+5 bonus, +3 Max Dex, -5 ACP, 30'->20'

Skills

Climb 4 ranks + 3 (str) -5 = 2
Intimidate 4 ranks + 1 (cha) = 5
Ride 2 ranks + 2 (dex) = 4
Swim 2 ranks + 3 (str) -5 = 0
Knowledge (Local) 3 ranks (int) = 3

Feats

Power Attack
Cleave
Dodge
Mobility
Improved Initiative

Equipment

Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds x2
Potion of Barkskin +2
Potion of Remove Fear
Everburning Torch
Crowbar
Holy Water x2
General clothing, boots, backpack, spare set etc.
40 arrows

Gold: 150

Background

Clay spent most of his life in the Black River Fork milita, working the streets, clearing the slums when they got ahead of themselves, knocking riots into line. He's seen a lot of far off distant quarters in the metropolis too, having travelled extensively on several tours of duty - visiting other militia, to see how they work, and what approach they take to various issues (i.e. the poor breeding like rabbits).

Over twenty years have passed since Clay joined the militia as a boy soldier. His father was in the same militia, and his father before that. There was never any question in Clay's mind, he knew he'd go for a soldier.

Now retired from military life, Clay works as a restless mercenary. Fiercly loyal to his home districts, he prefers to take jobs he feels clean up or help preserve those areas in some way, but when money's slow at turning into food and lodgings, he'll take most anything that's good exercise.

[TheZebraShakes™]

You're missing two feats. (you should have five, human, levels 1&3, and fighter bonus 1&2)

Also, saves aren't listed and you may have overspent in your skill points, though I didn't really count but it looks like you should only have 18 to spend and you're about 8-10 points over that. Maybe you can get credit or something

If any of that is in part due to the character creation rules that I only managed to skim, than disregard accordingly.

[sans]

Some corrections:

> Age: 36
Are you sure you want to be 36? You'll have to apply middle age adjustments (-1 STR, DEX, CON, +1 INT, WIS, CHA) which really hurt a fighter. Or, did you already make the adjustments? If you did, then kudos for sacrificing stats for role-playing.

> HP: 22
should be 25 (10+6+6 +3 CON)

> F/R/W: +3/+3/+1
FORT should be: +3 base +1 CON = +4

> 1d6/1d8, 19-20/x2, Slashing
one handed: 1d8+3 (+3 dmg from STR)
or, since you have no shield, two-handed: 1d8+4 (+3 x 1.5 dmg from STR)

> 1d3/1d4, 19-20/x2, 10', Piercing/Slashing
1d4+2 (+3 dmg from STR, -1 dmg because silver)


> Skills
Overspent. A 3rd level fighter only has 12 skill points to spend.

> Feats
A 3rd level human fighter has a total 5 feats

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A recommended optimization would be to allocate ability scores at even numbers:
You assigned:
STR 16 +3 (10 pts)
DEX 14 +2 (6 pts)
CON 13 +1 (5 pts)
INT 11 +0 (3 pts)
WIS 11 +0 (3 pts)
CHA 13 +1 (5 pts)

How about:
STR 16 +3 (10 pts)
DEX 14 +2 (6 pts)
CON 14 +2 (6 pts)
INT 10 +0 (2 pts)
WIS 10 +0 (2 pts)
CHA 14 +2 (6 pts)

You're CON and CHA mod jump to +2 while the INT and WIS mods remain at +0.

[spiral]

Thanks. I've picked two new feats, adjusted HP and Fort save, sorted out my skill points, and applied middle age modifiers (Clay is ex-army, long since retired). Oh, if it looks like my stats didn't change, you'd be right. I changed my initial allocation with the following: +1str,dex,con, -1int,wis,cha.., so I was still on a 32-point buy, and then I applied the middle age modifiers, which ofcourse take the stats back where they were before).

[TheZebraShakes™]

Now you're underspending your skill points. You should have 18. 12 for being a fighter, and 6 for being a human. You didn't add in your human skill points.

[TheUdjat]

It also looks like you way underspent your money, but I didn't bother to calculate. Potions do tend to add up after a while. I will offer this suggestion, though - a longsword is a great one-handed weapon, but if you're going two-handed anyway, why not use a Greatsword? 2d6+4 damage will help those Cleave feats get some use.

Just a thought. Otherwise, it might be worth your time to pick up a shield to bump up the AC.

[sans]

TZS was right about the skill points, my bad.

A few remaining corrections and your PC will be ready:

1) great cleave requires +4 BAB
2) what's Clay's alignment?
3) Phoenix Homage has no central government and hence, no army. If you want, we can make Clay (and his father, et al) a former member of a large standing militia. The militia was formed to protect the three large districts of Graniton, Red Badge and Black River Fork. Alternatively, you can come up with different military organization and the district(s) it serves. One concept of PH is to involve the players in the creation of the metropolis.

[spiral]

Thanks, I've made those changes.

As for spending money though, I really don't see anything to spend the cash on. With the limitation on what we can buy (max around 600gp per item) - I'm not able to get anything that dents Clay's cash reserves..any suggestions?

[TheUdjat]

You could grab a ranged weapon - a longbow would suit your character just fine. A MW Composite Longbow Str +2 hits 600 exactly. If you're not crazy about Masterwork, you could just get a Composite Longbow Str +3 for 400, allowing you to use your full strength bonus with the bow. Not a bad little perk.

Also, it's always a good idea to have a backup weapon or two, 'cause you never know. Especially if it's one that does an alternate kind of damage. Your sword does slashing, dagger does piercing - what about a mace or a warhammer? It's good to get some bludgeoning in there. Just a thought.

Potions are handy, too, but you seem to have that covered.

[spiral]

Good plan, I'll take the composite longbow =)

[sans]

Ok, everything looks good.