General discussion (CoS)

@dabaggins,@Apidae let's get some characters! I posted a link to the rules on the game details page, you can use those to make your characters.

I'm thinking we'll start with fending off would-be cultists trying to abduct sacrifices, then progress to eventually clearing the demonspawn from the desecrated monastery.

Any class would work for this, especially if you each do two characters of different classes.

How do you want us to roll up characters and where?

You can roll them here, like this:

Oh hey! I just realized this game is on. I’ll have my characters ready tomorrow.

Alrighty. Attributes, go!

Character No. 1: 8, 14, 11, 16, 12, 8, Constitution +1
A somewhat intelligent and truly hardy adventurer, but spindly and generally awkward.

Character No. 2: 9, 10, 9, 7, 13, 17, Charisma +1
A thoroughly unremarkable person possessed of exceptional grace and charm.

At the risk of seeming basic, I'm going to choose both Humans for this run. Partly I just like humans, partly I want that replacement ability score, and partly I think the race that has fewer ties to the World makes fitting champions to combat otherworldly evils.

Revised:
Character No. 1: 15, 14, 11, 16, 12, 8, Strength +1, Constitution +1
A strong and hearty human who is somewhat well-read but exceedingly awkward.

Character No. 2: 9, 10, 9, 15, 13, 17, Constitution +1, Charisma +1
A fool possessed of exceptional charm, willpower, and vigor.

C1 is definitely a Fighter. He carries an arming sword, a shortbow, a set of Chain Armor and a Shield.
C2 strikes me as a Magic User. She carries a spellbook with 2 spells in it, as well as a tall birchwood staff and a pair of daggers. With her extra charisma she has attracted a Torchbearer, an scrawny young woman who tagged along some time ago in the hopes of learning some magic herself.

C1 takes Adventuring Pack #3, with the extra backpack and pack mule. Pack #3: Backpack, extra backpack, iron spikes (12), bedroll, pack mule, rations (7 days),
small hammer, waterskin, 10 gold pieces.

C2 takes Pack #1, for the light weight and the crowbar. She also spends 2 of her gold pieces to obtain an extra bedroll and waterskin for her charge. Pack #1: Backpack, 2 bedrolls, flint & steel, torches (6), 50' rope, crowbar, rations (7 days),
2 waterskins, 13 gold pieces.

C2 knows the spells Charm and Divination, which help her navigate the world smoothly and seamlessly.

HP Rolls:
Character 1, HD 1 +1+1
Character 2, HD 1

Character Sheets:
1
Dannan d'Rosso, Human Fighter 1
A tall and hearty man in armor.
Str 15 (+1), 14, 11, 16 (+1), 12, 8
4/4 HP, 5/5 Chain Armor, 1/1 Shield
Save 16
Sword: HD+1 Str
Bow: HD, Range 3 moves
Abilities: Remainder damage carries over to available targets, +1 saves vs. death & poisons.
Equipment: Backpack, extra backpack, iron spikes (12), bedroll, pack mule, rations (7 days), Chain Armor, Shield, Sword, Bow

2
Khaede Jannisar, Human Magic User 1
A bright and graceful sorceress.
Str 9, Int 10, Wis 9, Con 15 (+1), Dex 13, Cha 17 (+1)
7/7 HP (forgot to add Con when rolling)
Save 15
Dagger (2/2): -1 per HD, range 1 move
Abilities: +2 on saves vs Magic. Prepare spells at a set level; they are expended for the day once cast.
Spells:
- 1/1 Divination: True answer to (level) yes-or-no questions. Each casting requires new entrails to
study, remains to question, or birds to analyze.
- 1/1 Charm: (level) targets treat you as a friend until something leads them to question this, when
they are able to roll a second save.
Equipment: Spellbook, 2 daggers, Staff

Thalia, Torchbearer:
A gangly but observant waif.
4/4 HP, 0 ap, Mv: 12
Crowbar: HD
Equipment: Backpack, 2 bedrolls, flint & steel, torches (6), 50' rope, crowbar, rations (7 days)

HP for Torchbearer:

Alright, ready to rock!

Okay, here goes for characters 3 & 4

Okay so

Character #3
STR 6, INT 10, WIS 12, CON 9, DEX 4, CHAR 14
Race = Human so I can switch the DEX 4 with 15
Revised:
STR 6, INT 10, WIS 12, CON 9, DEX 15, CHAR 14 - Dexterity +1
This looks like a charming Thief to me which the party could need
Gear: Dagger, Bow, Leather Armor
Pack #1: Backpack, bedroll, flint & steel, torches (6), 50' rope, crowbar, rations (7 days),
waterskin, 15 gold pieces.

Character #4
STR 9, INT 12, WIS 11, CON 14, DEX 8, CHAR 9
Race = Human just to keep the party consistent and will switch DEX 4 with 15
Revised:
STR 9, INT 12, WIS 11, CON 14, DEX 15, CHAR 9 - Dexterity +1
Seeing we don't have a cleric let's go completely traditional add make this one a cleric
Gear: Mace or Hammer, Chain Armor, Shield
Pack #2: Backpack, bedroll, flint & steel, hooded lantern, 2 pints of oil, hammer, iron spikes
(12), 10' pole, rations (7 days), waterskin, 15 gold pieces.

Character Sheets

3
Kaela Osini Human Thief
She is a charming opportunist with a ready smile and a quicker bow.

Str 6, Int 10, Wis 12, Con 9, Dex 15 (+1), Cha 14
6/6 HP, 2/2 Leather Armor
Dagger: HD-1, Range 1 move if thrown
Bow: HD+1 Dex, Range 3 moves
Save 15, BHB +0
Abilities: Backstab surprised foes at +4 to hit and double damage. Thief skills 2:6: hear noises, spot details, evade physical security, sabotage/repair equipment, climb walls/cliffs without tools or rope. 1 thief skill point unassigned at 1st level.
Equipment: Backpack, bedroll, flint & steel, torches (6), 50' rope, crowbar, rations (7 days), waterskin, 15 gold pieces, Dagger, Bow, Leather Armor.

4
Brother Cassian Veyr Human Cleric
He is a holy crusader, steady under mace and shield.

Str 9, Int 12, Wis 11, Con 14, Dex 15 (+1), Cha 9
6/6 HP, 5/5 Chain Armor, 1/1 Shield
Mace: HD
Save 14, BHB +0
Abilities: Cast Cleric spells; 0 1st-level spells at level 1. +2 saves vs. death & poisons. Turn Undead: roll 3d6; at 1st level turns 1 HD undead on 10+, 2 HD undead on 13+, 3 HD undead on 15+, 4 HD undead on 17+.
Equipment: Backpack, bedroll, flint & steel, hooded lantern, 2 pints of oil, hammer, iron spikes (12), 10' pole, rations (7 days), waterskin, 15 gold pieces, Mace, Chain Armor, Shield.

Okay, I think these two are ready to go unless I got something wrong.

Fun! I will post the first game post soon.

Khaede spends some time before the gathering of adventurers searching the woods around the village for a carcass she can get divination bones from. Can she obtain those bones freely, or should I make a roll for them?

She can easily grub them up in downtime, but each complete set of bones is good for only one casting of Divination. So how big a bag o bones will she carry?

Excellent! Just one for now, and she’ll gather more as needed.

Just waiting on dabaggins a little bit.

Sorry, I was dealing the last few days with a cat that had to be hospitalized (second time in a week). I will review and try to catch up shortly.

Oh gosh! I hope the little one will be OK.

Tibbius, and dabaggins, I am withdrawing from this game. I am very sorry to do so and I have been delighted by what little we played so far. I need to focus on real life stuff at the moment. I wish you both the best luck in gaming and life.