Dawn of Defiance characters

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

If you are planning on playing in a Dawn of Defiance campaign, the new adventure path for the Star Wars Saga Edition, I am interested to see what you have for your characters.

I'm having some difficulty in deciding on who/what my character could/should be. Here are a few ideas so far.

- A Jedi padawan that survived order 66 and has taken it upon themselves to restore the Jedi order. Obviously somewhat arrogant and has an idealistic view of what the Jedi are. Would be Jedi 8/Jedi Knight 7/Jedi Master 5 and focus on being a melee monster and force user. This could be problematic due to the fact that the Jedi are greatly hunted during this setting. Probably my biggest reservation about playing this character.

- A Jedi padawan that has witnessed first hand the horror of order 66 and survived. Fearing persecution he/she has shunned their Jedi roots and instead decides to work as a mercenary/assassin. Hiring out their services to the highest bidder. Eventually get wrapped up in the rebellion and decide that the Jedi order shouldn't die out and gets back on the path of the Jedi. I'm thinking Jedi 1/Scoundrel 4/Soldier 4/Jedi Knight 7/Jedi Master 4.

- A galactic spy/assassin/sharp shooter ala James Bond. Charming and charismatic, smart, and athletic. Shuns attachments and adheres to his/her mission at all times. I'm thinking Scoundrel 5/Soldier 5/Elite Trooper 10.


I'm thinking the second one. . .

[GBVenkman]

I'm thinking of running that one. If anybody has read it, let me know what you think.

I may go to a club metting and run it but don't have too much time for prep. Is the traitors gambit pretty straight forward to run if I just read it a few times before the meeting?

Edit:

BTW, If everybody else wants to be jedi, then I'd go with the bond guy.

I was thinking of making a scoundrel for all the skills and space stuff which helps a lot with running a good ship/pilot, then go soldier/elite soldier as a sharp shooter which specializes in pistols. A type of space clint eastwood.

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

I haven't read anything about it because I am going to be a player in it. However I will be collecting the downloads for after we are through so I can use the items and equipment that they present in them.

So far from what I can tell we have a Noble officer type, a Force-Sensitive Noble, a soldier droid of some sort, and my character a Jedi padawan who turns away from being a Jedi until a later time when the Jedi are needed.

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Here she is:

Min Sult

Medium Kel Dor Female Jedi 1 CL 1
Destiny 1; Force 8; Darkside 0
Init +6; Senses low-light vision, Perception +7
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Ryl, Mon Calamarian

Defenses Ref 13 (flat-footed 12), Fort 12, Will 14, Deflect
hp 30; Threshold 12

Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +3 (1d4+2) or
Melee lightsaber +3 (2d8+2)
Ranged blaster pistol -3 (3d6)
Base Atk +1; Grp +3
Atk Options
Special Actions keen Force sense (may reroll Use the Force checks to search feelings or sense Force)

Abilities Str 14, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 14
Talents Deflect
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Weapon Proficiency (lightsaber, simple)
Skills Acrobatics +6, Initiative +6, Perception +7, Use the Force +7
Possessions lightsaber (blue), utility belt, spacer clothes, blaster pistol, 125 credits

[GBVenkman]

I'm running DoD friday night with 5 or 6 players. Has anybody had any problems with the mission, or any tips running it with so many players?

(I'm a green dm)

[vadersson]

If I can find a game, I am very interested in playing a Gungan Gunslinger/Bounty Hunter. The basic concept is a bitter, hard drinking Gungan soldier that has been exiled from Naboo. He is kind of a grey character, perhaps seeking redemption, perhaps on a spiral to his own destruction.

It was just an interesting idea I tried out on the character spreadsheet posted at Wizards forums. It looked good.

See ya,
Duncan

[Farcaster]

The very word, "Gungan," makes me shudder. You may thank Jar Jar for that.

[vadersson]

That is the fun on the character. He totally is not what people expect from a Gungan. He is hard, bitter, and cautious. Anyone makes fun of his accent, he is likely to blast them.

"Yousa think me be talking funny?" Bwong! "Mesa think yousa not tinking dat no more."

Hehehehe

Duncan

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Thats awesome! Its a shame a whole species is looked down upon because of one really annoying character.

I really want to play a gungan jedi, in fact I think I am going to change my DoD character to just that!

A female gungan!

[GBVenkman]

I rolled out a scout for an RPGA game this weekend:

Haven't come up with a name
Male/human/scout 1 from Tatooine
Force 5; Darkside 0Init 7 ; Senses, Perception 5
Languages Common, Huttese, Binary
Defenses Ref 15 (flat-footed 13 ), Fort , Will hp 26 ; Threshold 14Speed 6 squares, Melee unarmed +2Ranged Heavy Blaster Pistol: +2 3d8 (+3 3d8+1 with Point Blank)
+1 4d8 With PB and Rapid Shot
Base Atk +0 ; Grp +2Atk Options Rapid ShotSpecial Actions Evasion
Abilities Str , Dex, Con, Int, Wis, ChaAbilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 10Talents EvasionFeats Weapon Prof. Rifles/Pistols, Rapid Shot, Point Blank Shot, Shank if OffSkills Endurance +7, Init +7, Knowledge Tactics +7, Mechanics +7, Perception +5, Pilot +7, Stealth +7, Survival +5Possessions: Heavy Blaster Pistol w/ holster, Jet Pack, All Temp Cloak, Binder Cuffs, 2 Power Packs, Tool Kit.

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Here is my character at level 2. I changed her name due to the other players calling her Mini Sl*t.


Jerks.



Xol Kenin ex-Jedi
Medium Kel Dor Female Jedi 1/Soldier 1 CL 2
Destiny 1 (Discovery); Force 9; Darkside 0
Init +6; Senses low-light vision, Perception +7
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Mon Calamarian, Ryl
Weakness antiox breath mask and goggles
Defenses Ref 19 (flat-footed 17), Fort 15, Will 14; Deflect
hp 39; Threshold 15
Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +2 (1d4+3) or
Melee lightsaber +2 (2d8+3)
Ranged blaster pistol –3 (3d6+1)
Ranged blaster carbine +2 (3d8+1)
Base Atk +2; Grp +4
Atk Options
Special Actions Damage Reduction 10, Deflect, Keen Force Sense (may reroll Use the Force to Search Feelings or Sense Force)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Talents Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Weapon Proficiency (lightsaber, rifles, simple)
Skills Initiative +6, Perception +7, Pilot +8, Use the Force +7
Possessions lightsaber (green, concealed DC 13), blaster pistol (2, 1 concealed DC 13) , stormtrooper blaster carbine, hip holster, gas breather, all temp cloak, utility belt (10 days of food rations, tool kit, power pack (2), energy cell (2), glow rod, comlink, liquid cable dispenser, sm, grappling hook), pistol lisence, stormtrooper armor (no helmet), concealed holster (2), datapad, blank data cards (9), datacard (map to Imperial Stronghold on Felucia).



*Edit: updated to current mission.

[GBVenkman]

Here is my character at level 2. I changed her name due to the other players calling her Mini Sl*t.


Jerks.



Xol Kenin ex-Jedi
Medium human Female Jedi 1/Soldier 1 CL 2
Destiny 1 (Discovery); Force 9; Darkside 0
Init +6; Senses low-light vision, Perception +7
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Mon Calamarian, Ryl
Weakness antiox breath mask and goggles
Defenses Ref 19 (flat-footed 17), Fort 15, Will 14; Deflect
hp 39; Threshold 15
Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +2 (1d4+3) or
Melee lightsaber +2 (2d8+3)
Ranged blaster pistol –3 (3d6+1)
Ranged blaster carbine +2 (3d8+1)
Base Atk +2; Grp +4
Atk Options
Special Actions Damage Reduction 10, Deflect, Keen Force Sense (may reroll Use the Force to search feelings or sense Force)
Abilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Talents Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Weapon Proficiency (lightsaber, rifles, simple)
Skills Initiative +6, Perception +7, Pilot +8, Use the Force +7
Possessions spacer clothes, lightsaber, blaster pistol, stormtrooper blaster rifle, hip holster, gas breather, all temp cloak, utility belt (3 days of food rations, tool kit, power pack, energy cell, glow rod, comlink, liquid cable dispenser, sm, grappling hook), pistol lisence.

My girlfriend's jedi is named Lolita Hussy Zulu, so there's a mini sl*t name for you. Hehee.

[vadersson]

Xol Kenin ex-Jedi
Medium human Female Jedi 1/Soldier 1 CL 2


Hey, what happened to being a Gungan? I thought I had convinced you to join the movement. :)

Sadly I will not get to play DoD now. The group I found wound up meeting when I could not come. So far I am having a terrible time finding players.

See ya,
Duncan

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Whoops! Even thats not right. She is a Kel Dor.

I like Kel Dor better and have been wanting to play a Kel dor Jedi for like ever!

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Level 3!!!!!

Xol Kenin ex-Jedi
Medium Kel Dor Female Jedi 1/Soldier 2 CL 3
Destiny 1 (Discovery); Force 11; Darkside 0
Init +8; Senses low-light vision, Perception +7
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Mon Calamarian, Ryl
Weakness antiox breath mask and goggles
Defenses Ref 16 (flat-footed 14), Fort 15, Will 15; Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
hp 47; Threshold 15
Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +4 (1d4+3) or
Melee lightsaber +5 (2d8+3)
Ranged blaster rifle (w/ scope) +5 (3d8+1) or
Ranged blaster carbine +5 (3d8+1)
Base Atk +3; Grp +5
Atk Options
Special Actions Keen Force Sense (may reroll Use the Force to Search Feelings or Sense Force)
Force Powers Known (Use the Force +12): battlestrike, surge
Abilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 12
Talents Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Force Training, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Weapon Proficiency (lightsaber, rifles, simple)
Skills Initiative +8, Perception +7, Pilot +8, Use the Force +12
Possessions lightsaber (green, concealed DC 13), stormtrooper blaster carbine, gas breather, utility belt (10 days of food rations, tool kit, power pack (2), energy cell (2), glow rod, long-range comlink, liquid cable dispenser, sm, grappling hook), pistol license, concealed holster, datapad, blank data cards (9), datacard (map to Imperial Stronghold on Felucia), blaster rifle with targeting scope.

[GBVenkman]

interesting jedi/soldier build.

We just switched campaigns, so I'm a player now finally :D I'm going with a scout/soldier/elite trooper build, although it's not DoD.

I'm surprised how few people in my area will go for star wars, yet look everywhere for DnD. Anyhow, hope 4e is as fun as Saga.

[vadersson]

Tell me about people not wanting to play Star Wars. Sigh, I have been trying for 6 months and still can't get a group going. Another group go going, but I could not make their playing schedule. Still I would think there would be more than 7 people in Columbus that want to play.

Thanks,
Duncan

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Level 4!!!!!!!!!!


Xol Kenin Jedi padawan CL 4
Medium Kel Dor Female Jedi 2/Soldier 2
Destiny 1 (Discovery); Force 10; Darkside 0
Init +9; Senses low-light vision, Perception +8
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Mon Calamarian, Ryl
Weakness antiox breath mask and goggles (blind without goggles and/or suffocate without antiox breath mask)
Defenses Ref 17 (flat-footed 15), Fort 17, Will 16; Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
hp 55; Threshold 15

Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +6 (1d4+4) or
Melee lightsaber +7 (2d8+6)
Ranged blaster pistol +1 (3d6+2) or
Ranged blaster carbine +6 (3d8+2)
Ranged frag grenade +6 (4d6+2)
Base Atk +4; Grp +6
Atk Options
Special Actions
Force Powers Known (Use the Force +13): battlestrike, surge

Abilities Str 15, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 12
Special Qualities Keen Force Sense (may reroll Use the Force to Search Feelings or Sense Force)
Talents Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Force Training, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, rifles, simple)
Skills Initiative +9, Perception +8, Pilot +9, Use the Force +13
Possessions lightsaber (green, concealed DC 13), antiox mask and goggles, utility belt (10 days of food rations, tool kit, power pack (4), energy cell (2), glow rod, long-range comlink, liquid cable dispenser (2), sm. grappling hook), pistol license, concealed holster, blaster carbine, blaster pistol, 1 year supply of filters, hip holster, 300 credits, credit chip (1125 credits), frag grenade (1), spacers clothes

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Level 5!!!!!!!

Xol Kenin ex-Jedi CL 5
Medium Kel Dor Female Jedi 3/Soldier 2
Destiny 1 (Discovery); Force 10; Darkside 0
Init +9; Senses low-light vision, Perception +8
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Mon Calamarian, Ryl
Weakness antiox breath mask and goggles (blind without goggles and/or suffocate without antiox breath mask)
Defenses Ref 18 (flat-footed 16), Fort 18, Will 17; Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
hp 63; Threshold 18

Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +7 (1d4+4) or
Melee lightsaber +8 (2d8+8)
Ranged blaster pistol +2 (3d6+2) or
Ranged blaster carbine +7 (3d8+2)
Ranged frag grenade +7 (4d6+2)
Base Atk +5; Grp +7
Atk Options
Special Actions
Force Powers Known (Use the Force +13): battlestrike, surge

Abilities Str 15, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 12
Special Qualities Keen Force Sense (may reroll Use the Force to Search Feelings or Sense Force)
Talents Damage Reduction 10, Deflect, Weapon Specialization (lightsabers)
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Force Training, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, rifles, simple)
Skills Initiative +9, Perception +8, Pilot +9, Use the Force +13
Possessions lightsaber (green, concealed DC 14), antiox mask and goggles, utility belt (10 days of food rations, tool kit, power pack (4), energy cell (2), glow rod, long-range comlink, liquid cable dispenser (2), sm. grappling hook), pistol license, concealed holster, blaster carbine, blaster pistol, 1 year supply of filters, hip holster, 300 credits, credit chip (1125 credits), frag grenade (1), spacers clothes

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Level 6!!!!!!!

I am torn on what to take. i will be taking my 4th level of Jedi which will net me 2 feats, one for being 4th level and one for reaching 6th level.

I just can't decide between Vehicular Combat and Rapid Strike or Force Training and Rapid Strike. I have to take Rapid Strike as my class feat, cause it fits my character and i want to deal lots of damage all the time! But I can't decide between Force Training or Vehicular Combat.

We are playing in DoD and there hasn't really been a lot of vehicle combat and the last vehicle combat we got into we all got our butss handed to us and almost had a TPK, because only one character has the Vehicular Combat feat. But, I initially visualized my character as a starfighter pilot but that changed when an other player in the group made a pilot character and we all realized that there wasn't going to be a lot of vehicle combat.

So, what to do, what to do?

Any suggestions?

I hate to base my character decisions on metagaming but I really don't want to waste resources, especially because it seems this premade adventure, Dawn of Defiance, is very difficult for characters that are not optimized.

[Thriondel Half-Elven]

Level 6!!!!!!!

I am torn on what to take. i will be taking my 4th level of Jedi which will net me 2 feats, one for being 4th level and one for reaching 6th level.

I just can't decide between Vehicular Combat and Rapid Strike or Force Training and Rapid Strike. I have to take Rapid Strike as my class feat, cause it fits my character and i want to deal lots of damage all the time! But I can't decide between Force Training or Vehicular Combat.

We are playing in DoD and there hasn't really been a lot of vehicle combat and the last vehicle combat we got into we all got our butss handed to us and almost had a TPK, because only one character has the Vehicular Combat feat. But, I initially visualized my character as a starfighter pilot but that changed when an other player in the group made a pilot character and we all realized that there wasn't going to be a lot of vehicle combat.

So, what to do, what to do?

Any suggestions?

I hate to base my character decisions on metagaming but I really don't want to waste resources, especially because it seems this premade adventure, Dawn of Defiance, is very difficult for characters that are not optimized.

i personally would take Force training. can't hurt to be more powerful in the force!:D Especially when there is little vehicular combat.

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

I went with Vehicular Combat.

The other Force User in the group has 12 Force Powers. More than Enough for the both of us!

[Thriondel Half-Elven]

I went with Vehicular Combat.

The other Force User in the group has 12 Force Powers. More than Enough for the both of us!

good choice given the fact that your group already has a powerful force user. I think it's better to even things out

[Inquisitor Tremayne]

Level 6!!!!!!!

Xol Kenin Jedi padawan CL 6
Medium Kel Dor Female Jedi 4/Soldier 2
Destiny 1 (Discovery); Force 11; Darkside 0
Init +10; Senses low-light vision, Perception +9
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Mon Calamarian, Ryl
Weakness antiox breath mask and goggles (blind without goggles and/or suffocate without antiox breath mask)
Defenses Ref 19 (flat-footed 17), Fort 19, Will 18; Damage Reduction 10, Deflect
hp 71; Threshold 19

Speed 6 squares
Melee unarmed +8 (1d4+5) or
Melee lightsaber +9 (2d8+9)
Ranged blaster pistol +3 (3d6+3) or
Ranged blaster carbine +8 (3d8+3)
Ranged frag grenade +8 (4d6+3)
Base Atk +6; Grp +8
Atk Options Rapid Strike
Special Actions
Force Powers Known (Use the Force +13): battlestrike (2), move object, surge

Abilities Str 15, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 12
Special Qualities Keen Force Sense (may reroll Use the Force to Search Feelings or Sense Force)
Talents Damage Reduction 10, Deflect, Weapon Specialization (lightsabers)
Feats Force Boon, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (2), Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, rifles, simple)
Skills Initiative +10, Perception +9, Pilot +10, Use the Force +14
Possessions lightsaber (green, concealed DC 14), antiox mask and goggles, utility belt (10 days of food rations, tool kit, power pack (4), energy cell (2), glow rod, long-range comlink, liquid cable dispenser (2), sm. grappling hook), pistol license, concealed holster, blaster carbine, blaster pistol, 1 year supply of filters, hip holster, 300 credits, credit chip (1125 credits), frag grenade (1), spacers clothes