The Shadows that walk among us (M) OOC

[Cfavano]

Werewolves, Wendigos, and Vampires. These, among others, are the monsters that haunt our dreams and darken our imaginations. Since time immemorial, man has feared what lurks in the dark places of our world, and has dreaded the black void of night. But, of course, monsters don't exist, and never have, they are what they were, only nightmares...or are they?

You do not believe this, you never have. Some part of you has always known that demons, vampires, skinwalkers, they're all real. Whether it manifests itself just as a set of superstitious rituals, or full on ghost hunting, you knew they were real, somehow. That's why you joined that strange forum, talking about monsters with like minded people, sharing pictures and videos.

And that is why you signed up for that convention. You don't remember how you heard about it, likely an ad because google watches everything we do, but yo signed up to go to 'Shadowcon' in the small hamlet of Castle Rock, Maine.

Little did you know your life would change forever, and you would open you eyes to your new nightmare.

Spoiler: Classes 

Basic Character Classes

Basic Class Descriptions

Ability
This entry tells which ability is typically associated with that class.

Hit Die
The die type used by characters of the class to determine the number of hit points gained per level.

A player rolls one die of the given type each time his or her character gains a new level. The character’s Constitution modifier is applied to the roll. Add the result to the character’s hit point total. Even if the result is 0 or lower, the character always gains at least 1 hit point. A 1st-level character gets the maximum hit points rather than rolling (although the Constitution modifier is still applied).

Action Points
The number of action points gained per level.

Class Skills
This section of a class description provides a list of class skills and also gives the number of skill points the character starts with at 1st level and the number of skill points gained each level thereafter. A character’s Intelligence modifier is applied to determine the total skill points gained each level (but always at least 1 point per level, even for a character with an Intelligence penalty).

A 1st-level character starts with 4 times the number of skill points he or she receives upon attaining each level beyond 1st. The maximum ranks a character can have in a class skill is the character’s level +3.

Starting Feats
The feats gained at 1st level in the class.

Class Table
This table details how a character improves as he or she attains higher levels in the class. It includes the following information.

Level: The character’s level in the class.

Base Attack Bonus: The character’s base attack bonus and number of attacks. (combat is typically decided based of difficulty of the fight compared to these numbers. only in the extreme are they generally rolled for, like shooting someone from 10+ feet away or like swordfighting someone skilled)

Saving Throws

Fort Save: The base save bonus for Fortitude saving throws. The character’s Constitution modifier also applies.

Ref Save: The base save bonus for Reflex saving throws. The character’s Dexterity modifier also applies.

Will Save: The base save bonus for Will saving throws. The character’s Wisdom modifier also applies.

Class Features: Level-dependent class features, each explained in the section that follows.

Defense Bonus: The character’s bonus to Defense. The character’s Dexterity modifier and equipment bonus also applies.

Reputation Bonus: The character’s base Reputation bonus.

Class Features
This entry details special characteristics of the class, including bonus feats and unique talents, that are gained as a character attains higher levels in the class.

Talents
Every basic class offers a selection of talents to choose from. A character gains a talent upon attaining each odd-numbered level in a class (including 1st level). Talents are considered to be extraordinary abilities. Some talents have prerequisites that must be met before a character can select them.

Bonus Feats
Every basic class offers a selection of bonus feats to choose from. A character gains a bonus feat upon attaining each even-numbered level in a class. These bonus feats are in addition to the feats that all characters receive as they attain new levels. Some feats have prerequisites that must be met before a character can select them.

Class List

Strong Hero

Tough Hero

Fast Hero

Smart Hero

Dedicated Hero

Charismatic Hero



Advanced Classes

Wealth

Starting Occupation


Equipment

Spoiler: Character Sheet 

Name:
Age:
Race: (Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, etc)

Level (includes what levels in what class, you start out as a Basic Class 1)

Spoiler: Math 

Hit Points
Defense: (defense is 10+armor + dexterity modifier (up to the max the armor allows) + class defense bonus )
Fortitude:
Reflex:
Will:
Wealth:
Reputation: (stats at 0)

Ability Scores: roll 4d6 take the best 3 rerolling any 1s for every score. if you can't roll, I'll roll for you

Strength
Constitution
Dexterity
Intelligence
Wisdom
Charisma

Skills (list them and include how many ranks as roman numerals)

Talents

Feats

Spells (when and if applicable)

Prior Occupation

Equipment: (you start out with no weapons or armor, basic clothes, a cellphone, and a day pack or a handbag)

Appearance: (image, description, or both)

Bio: (at least a paragraph or two, but feel free to go full novella)

Rules:

1. All RPA rules and regulations apply.
2. I have the right to change or add rules at any time.
3. Keep OOC into and drama OOC
4. If you have a dispute with another player, bring it to me
5. While there is no posting order, and if threatened by an enemy and in combat, you don't have to wait for other players, as well, if you are not waiting on someone else you don't have to wait for them, don't leave anyone behind.
6. For combat, there typically won't be any roleplaying for punching or hitting most normal things, more dangerous enemies or using guns there will be. I will handle all rolls.
7. This is a scary and dangerous world, and sometimes not all the monsters have fangs and claws. Whether it be by a creature, a cop, or a criminal, you can be killed.
8. Normal people typically won't believe you until they see it first hand, and even then may remain skeptical. You will be seen as insane by those who you have not gained the trust and respect of.


Accepted Character

Trusty Patches
Sabina
Pulse
Hrovitnir
Dani

[Ma1chbox]

You know I can't resist a good D20 RP. I'll have a character up in a bit!

[Cfavano]

oh you are familiar with D20 modern?

[Ma1chbox]

Oh no, I was just referring to D20-based games/RPs in general. I've never heard of or used D20 modern before but I think I'm still able to follow how it works so far. Seems like a good system though, I'll definitely be using it sometime in the future!

Oh right, quick question about the skills. Distributing one skill point into a class skill raises that skill by one rank, right?

[Cfavano]

yes

[Ma1chbox]

Spoiler: Patch Henderson 

Name: Patch “Patches” Henderson
Age: 33
Race: Caucasian
Level: Fast Hero 2

Spoiler: Math 

Hit Points: 10/10
Defense: 14
Fortitude: +0
Reflex: +5
Will: +3
Wealth: +8 (Middle Class)
Reputation: 0

Ability Scores:
Strength: 10 (+0)
Constitution: 11 (+0)
Dexterity: 16 (+3)
Intelligence: 16 (+3)
Wisdom: 16 (+3)
Charisma: 15 (+2)

Skills

Spoiler: Skills 

Balance V
Hide V
Move Silently V
Tumble V
Sleight of Hand V
Escape Artist V
Drive V
Knowledge (Streetwise) V
Profession I

Talents:
- Evasion

Feats:
- Dodge
- Mobility
- Personal Firearms Proficiency
- Simple Weapons Proficiency
- Trustworthy

Spells:

Prior Occupation: Criminal

Equipment:

Spoiler: Equipment 

Basic Clothes
Cellphone
Backpack
Taser (Simple Weapon, 5ft range, Electric damage)
Silver-plated Zippo
Crystal Phial of Strange Red Liquid (IC page 3)

Appearance:

Spoiler: Patches 

Patches stands at 5’7” (1.7m) and weighs around 148lbs (67kg). He usually wears sportswear or regular clothes that aren’t too tight or too baggy, basically anything that he can comfortably move in.

Bio:

Spoiler: Bio 

Patches grew up in a low income neighborhood. He was a pretty sporty and active kid throughout his childhood, but he was always a scrappy one too. He’d often get into fights with other kids, but eventually, he gained the ability to talk his way out of (or into) them. His newfound charisma netted him a reputation as a trusty guy, despite his questionable morality.

He eventually grew disillusioned of his education, thinking of it as pointless. He dropped out of school and joined an organized crime syndicate as a thug. The pay was decent, but he never really got far up the ranks. That was completely fine with him, though, since he always felt most at home on the streets. His penchant for athletics and fighting, as well as his slick speechcraft played to his advantage during his stint as a criminal, and after years in the business, he’d become quite a proficient thief as well.

The gang eventually fell apart after an unlucky streak of police crackdowns in their territory, but Patches, being the trusty guy he is, always managed to trick lackeys into taking the fall while he escaped. He knew that now he had to lay low to dodge the heat, and so he moved to Maine.

His profits from his time in the gang was enough to get by, but at this point, it was dwindling. He was going to need some extra cash soon, and he knew the perfect place to get it. Some online ads he saw mentioned some sort of convention in nearby Castle Rock. Seemed like an odd one too. A crowd of oddballs would surely have pockets ripe for picking. This prospect of a low risk and high reward job was too good not to take, and so he immediately signed up.

[Cfavano]

oh I forgot to put a slot for your prior job

also you use 33 skill points instead of the 32 you get

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make sure to take off one skill point, then add his prior occupation, and you're golden

[Ma1chbox]

I spent 32 but I have a +1 to Sleight of Hand thanks to my criminal occupation. I was actually wondering where to put that. In any case, I've added it.

[Cfavano]

ah, okay

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accepted

[ｒａｂｂｉｔ]

kay i wanted to join this but i don't have the slightest competence at whatever this d20 thing is so... yea...