Character Creation

[merias]

If you go human (which you did), you can take any one dice roll for a stat and make it a "6" and you didn't do that.

I don't know if Mike has the "You can't make it an 18" rule or not. If he doesn't, then you could bump Stat [2] up to 18 that way.

Either way, I'd highly recommend doing that.

Ehiker133 is correct.. I have no such rule. This was a bonus to the humans! You'll notice that a lot of the house rules are giving everyone just a little bump towards survivability. OD&D is deadly so I feel no qualms about handing them out.

Thanks, I missed that bit on first read. That does indeed give me an 18 INT and I also chose to rearrange to get a higher CON for the HP bonus - nice!

[mgtremaine]

So 4 out 7 of the Characters are ready to roll. I'm going to post the first "turn" which is really just a getting to know you setting. For those who have not finished up the Character Creation let me know if you have a question you can always drop in when you are ready.

[merias]

I have a fair bit of gold left over from my starting sum, I was thinking of some hirelings - a porter/torch-bearer and maybe a mercenary. Can we assume at least the former is available for us in Alu on the Downs?

[mgtremaine]

Yes Hirelings are available..

-Mike

[doctorx]

Sorry. I've had a few of those days, if you know what I mean. Nearly there now. Apologies for the delay!

[mgtremaine]

I understand ...just getting the game rolling, jump in when you can!

[mgtremaine]

mushgnome your rolls

Stat [1]: 13 [ 4 6 1 3 ]
Stat [2]: 13 [ 3 4 6 1 ]
Stat [3]: 13 [ 5 5 3 1 ]
Stat [4]: 14 [ 5 6 3 1 ]
Stat [5]: 8 [ 2 2 4 2 ]
Stat [6]: 15 [ 4 5 4 6 ]

Remember humans may swap 6 for a 1 otherwise arrange as desired.

Gold: 5 [1 1 3 on 3d6]

A rather horrible gold start, but the dice foreshadowed the story.

[mushgnome]

Thanks for the rolls! I am thinking "Urist Stonechapel, poor dwarf far from home with naught more than his shield and battleaxe" but I want to sleep on it before making the final decision.

[mgtremaine]

Dwarves are always fun, it would be a good fit in many ways. But by all means give it some thought.

[mushgnome]

For your approval...

.~-= Urist Stonechapel =-~.

Race : Dwarf
Alignment : Neutral

Class & Levels : Fighter 1
Experience Points : 0
XP Bonus : +5% (determined by Prime Attribute)
Hit Dice : 1d6+2 (determined by class, level, and constitution)
Hit Points : 8

Armour Class : 8
Saving Throws : 10/11/12/12/14

Story
A poor dwarf far from home, who likes bashing skulls with his hammer.

Abilities
STR : 15 (+1) melee attacks, load limit, max level.
INT : 13 (--) langs, m-u spells.
WIS : 13 (--) langs, clerical spells.
DEX : 13 (--) AC, initiative, missile attacks.
CON : 14 (--) max HD, hp adjustment.
CHA : 8 (--) reaction, henchmen.

Gear
War Hammer
Dagger
Helmet
Shield
Sack, large
Iron spikes, half dozen
Rations, 1 week
Waterskin

Wealth
0 gp