[OOC] The sound of thunder (OOTS original character RP)

[agentmanatee]

"This world is nothing BUT adventurers kid, you ain't unique or special. But you could be, you wanna know How? Stellar ability scores? Broken class features? Be a gestalt character? Nah, nah, it's way simpler than that and it's been true ever since the first edition, you sure you wanna hear it? Ok, here it is, save the world. Sure lots of adventuring groups save a princess or a country or some other third thing, but do you know how many pc's have saved the world? No seriously, if you know tell me, cause I've got no idea, that's how few have done it. There I answered your questions, now pay up and get out of my valley. -Atrributed to the Oracle Welcome to the beautiful work of The Order of the Stick. This RP is an adventuring group in the world of the OOTS Web comic written by Rich Burlew. If you haven't read here's the jist, it's a world where the rules of Dungeons and dragons apply. Everything from levels and ability scores to skill checks and initiative. And everyone accepts it as normal, it's just how the world works. I would highly suggest the comic and will link the first page at the bottom. For those who HAVE read it, this is an original character RP, so no Roy Greenhilts or Haley Starshines or the like. The rules for characters are right above the CS skeleton. The story will now be explained... as far as your characters will know after we have started A magical item of great power has been stolen by an unknown thief of significant magical power from a circle of druids, and they need it back to keep it out of the wrong hands. To this end, their ranger and agent, has been sent to get it back (possibly with help if anyone is a druid). Now the ranger needs a group, an adventuring party if the power of the thief is to be believed. Sounds like a plot hook to me Rules 1.Be polite to other players and me 2.No god moding 3.Remember, OOTS is a comedy world, but there is plenty of seriousness to, so... do with that as you will 4.Romance is allowed but normal RPG rules apply and anything past kissing and/or making out is to be taken to pm 5.As resurrection and raise dead are a thing, death is possible. While I force no one to die it IS a possibility Character sheet Name: Race: Gender: Appearance:(description preferred, but picture is possible... just remember the style is changed in game to what it is in the comic) Class: Alignment:(Remember, no two people are alike even if they have the same alignment, remember Miko and Roy) Bio:(Make it in depth, amd remember while comedy is important most back stories are more realistic) Personality: Equipment: Post the character in the OOC, if you are accepted move it to the characters page Possible races (if you want another one run it by me please) Humans, Elves (drow and high only), Half orcs, Half elves, Dwarves, gnomes, kobolds, lizardfolk, Halflings, Raptorans, Warforged, spellscale, Goblin(the medium sized ones from the comic, ask me if you want any more info on goblins in OOTS) Classes NO HOMEBREW Any really, as long as they were in an official 3.5 book

The first strip

http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0001.html

[RBYDark]

Still a WIP due to picture-lacking. Will try to sketch something tomorrow. Name: Cyanak Thoraak Race: Rock Gnome Age: 72 Gender: Female Appearance: Short, of course, with brown skin and blond braided hair. Her clothing's relatively light - a plain tan shirt and vest, a grey skirt, and black boots and gloves. Class: Sorcerer Alignment: Neutral Bio: Cyanak was born in Tinkertown, though her affinity for magic over technology resulted in her leaving as soon as she could, at age 40. She skipped over the Northern continent, opting for the less-stable Western continent and its constantly shifting map for a few reasons. For one, she was quite fond of the chaos - as long as she kept her head low and didn't openly support any regime, she was regarded as useful by more than a handful of people over the years. She sold her brewed items to whoever was willing to pay her cheap prices and, if things got too exciting, she packed up shop and moved to another kingdom. When things began to grow relatively stable, she found herself becoming bored and finding new ways to keep herself amused - offering her services as a utility mage to adventurers wanting to explore the desert, studying alchemical recipes, kidnapping people's pets, all sorts of things. The last one ended up getting her arrested eventually and she would have been beheaded had an adventurer's group not bailed her out - they needed a magic-user to support them, and they'd be keeping her around for the long run. Cyanak agreed since, sure, she needed something to do anyhow if she wasn't going to be executed. The last time she saw them, the barbarian and rogue threw the halfling fighter into the dragon's mouth at his request and were hoping he'd be able to cut through as he promised. She still has no idea if he ever did. Personality: Cyanak is, at a glance, extremely sweet and kind. She'll gladly chat you up if you're interested, will not bother you if you aren't, will volunteer for raids without demanding compensation beyond healing and supplies used, and will likely gush over your animal companions. She seems content to use her magic for support as opposed to front-line fighting, and she barely seems capable of lying. She believes in honoring any promises she made and that she should be as upfront as is comfortable. That all said, she also seems to have an intense love for fighting and killing, and her love of magic tends to emphasize how she can turn a fight around with a flick of her wrist and a word. It also cannot be emphasized enough she should not be left alone with small animals. While promises are important, she doesn't hold any particular loyalty to anyone, considering herself a drifter. A good teammate if you can put up with her rather inconsistent personality, a villain if you cannot. Equipment: Alchemist's crafting kit, crowbar, one set of caltrops, two flasks of oil, four empty flasks, four sets of rations, a waterskin, a bedroll, a sling, sling bullets, spell component pouch, and of course a backpack.

[agentmanatee]

@RBYDARK I like it but from the Backstory wouldn't Chaotic neutral make more sense?

[RBYDark]

I thought about it but I've also read up on alignments a bit. While she has no allegiance to authority due to its rapid changes and the fact she can take advantage of it, she does have lawful traits such as reliability, strong belief in promises, and honesty. I thought Neutrality on both axes suit her best for now.

[13sparx13]

I might join at some point, once I see exactly how this is gonna work. Not totally familiar with 3.5, either. Basically, make sure you have room for another wizard.

[agentmanatee]

@RBYDARK ok now it makes sense @13Sparx13 what are you confused about?

[13sparx13]

@13Sparx13 what are you confused about?

@agentmanatee

Are we going to do rolls and stuff, or is it gonna be pure RP?

[agentmanatee]

Pure RP, rolling would slow us down and if you read the comic actual rolls aren't often discussed unless they screw up really bad. Of course no god moding so we shouldn't need actual rolls

[13sparx13]

Cool. I'll be making a character soon.

[Marcus XVI]

Name: Toshiro Mizu, Honorary Paladin of the Sapphire Guard Race: Human Age: 56 Gender: Male Appearance: Very average looking fellow, only details that make him stand out are his green eyes and a light blue lock of hair amidst his now gray hair that's cut relatively short. He wears the white and blue outfit of the Sapphire guard. Class: Monk Alignment: Lawful good, damnit! Bio: Toshiro had a rather uneventful childhood - apart from his father dying when he was 7 years old and him surviving two weeks in the wilds all on his own with seemingly divine assistance alone. Toshiro grew up to be a bit of an odd fellow - he could just stare to the distance for several minutes before springing in to action, be it eating or watering plants or the occasional fight. Fighting seemed to come naturally to Toshiro - more often than not he'd be the one getting his friends out of trouble they had managed to get themselves in, first with diplomacy and then with his fists. He ended up training in a monastery soon after the death of his father and held the Sapphire Guard paladins of Azure city as the very pinnacle of warriors. He had however made his choice - if you become a monk you stay a monk, none of that phony Prestige Classing! - thus he could only emulate the ideals of the Sapphire Guard so far. As luck would have it Toshiro ended up befriending several paladins of the Sapphire Guard - even going on a few adventures with some of them. His friends - due to quite a strike of luck - ended up in high positions in the Sapphire guard and granted their monk friend a honorary title of Paladin. Though it did not come with all the perks of a full member of the Azure Guard - namely it lacked the excellent dental plan - it was enough to satisfy Toshiro's dream of being a paladin. Some months ago he departed Azure City to travel the world - in his own words he had "Seen too little to truly know the 12." Some of his friends wondered if they'd ever see Toshiro again as they had waved goodbye to him from the city's walls. Personality: Toshiro really really really tries to be a paladin - not one of those overzealous, downright foolishly lawful people, but noble, honorable, kind and all that. He seems a bit slow at times - even his friends were not quite sure if he really had an intelligence score of 9 or if he really is talking with the 12 Gods. He has the air of a kindly old man about him, but if he for instance catches someone stealing his purse and hasn't gotten it back after a diplomacy check or two he just might teach you a thing or two about the wrongs of stealing someone else's property - most likely with his fist. Equipment: Improved Ring of Sustenance, Ring of the Horse, Several feet of rope, bedroll, a backpack

[RBYDark]

Couldn't get my scanner to work, decided to just type up a rough description. Sheet should be done now.

[agentmanatee]

RBYDark and Marcus CVS you both accepted. Move your characters to the characters tab when you get the chance, my own character will be there by tomorrow. Still accepting applications

[agentmanatee]

Bump

[RBYDark]

Bumps for day crowd. How many people are you expecting, out of curiosity?

[agentmanatee]

I'm not really sure, but I would like at least 2 more people... one more if sparx makes his character soon

[agentmanatee]

Bump, ok RBY and marcus, do you guys wanna stsrt? I can get my character up not to long from now and we can just start with empty slots if you want

[Marcus XVI]

Well in my opinion starting now and hoping more people will join after we get going would be a good idea ^^

[RBYDark]

I'm fine with a party of three.

[13sparx13]

Honestly, I don't think I can hold this third one right now. Maybe if another one I'm in gets done I'll join, but I can't really right now.

[agentmanatee]

Alright, I'll post my sheet shortly and then get the first ic post up