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Character Name: [url="https://www.rpgcrossing.com/profiler/view.php?id=93155"]Loxley the Fox[/url] aka Loxley the Elusive, Loxley EverGrand
Race: Half Elf
Class: Bard
Traits: Savant (Oratory), Maestro of the Society
Personality: Flamboyant; Loxley has a way with words and he is not afraid to use them. A skilled diplomat and negotiator, he has served his companions well in this regard. Words seem to drop from his tongue like honey transformed into gold. And there seems to be little that Loxley enjoys more than spinning a good tale, whether it is a story of the exploits of his companions across the continents or simply a lark to talk some merchant out of a few free drinks. Not one to bother with the accompaniment of instruments, his singing voice is as solid as his storytelling voice.
Backstory: Loxley has been with the same group of adventurers from the beginning and they have helped him build the reputation that he holds today. It is said that Loxley can mysteriously disappear only to arise in a new location of his choosing, some say even behind walls. An ability that has given him favor in combat and out. This has earned him the nickname of Loxley the Elusive. But he is more often known simply as Loxley the Fox, which is an attribute not only to his skills of elusiveness but of his cunning as well. It is said that Loxley has devised a way to make himself immune to malevolent spells so much so that he is known to mock spellcasters and taunt them until they catch fire. He is never even seen going into battle with any armor besides his pair of well worn bracers that he insists were a gift from his father.


Iconic Item: Mantle of Spell Resistance


Quotes: I was unfamiliar with the spell but it was as if suddenly the very winds of hell had been unleashed against my body. I knew the heat was enough to begin to cook the flesh from my bones and a sudden fatigue tried to bring me down as well. I simply wrapped my arms around myself as if warming myself from a night of bitter cold and the winds abated against me. Malevolent spells have always been such against me thanks to a special blessing, I believe, from Cayden Cailean himself. He alone knows how many cups I have raised in his honor. Pray, fill my mug again, and let us raise another to the Lucky Drunk together!




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Circlet of Persuasion (+3 charisma checks) 4500 gp
Cloak of Etherealness 55000 gp
Mantle of Spell Resistance (SR21) 90,000 gp [-40k general expenses]
Bracers of Armor +8 64,000 gp
Belt of Physical Perfection +4 64,000 gp
Impervious Rapier +4 34,000 gp
Corrosive Shortbow +1 4030 gp
Portable Hole 20,000 gp
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[SPOILERBUTTON="Feats"]

Skill Focus - Versatile Performance (HE)
Discordant Voice (1d6) [1]
Skill Focus - Perception [3]
Weapon Focus - Rapier [5]
Weapon Specialization - Rapier [7]
Fencing Grace [9]
Arcane Strike (+3) [11]
Lingering Performance  [13]
Spellsong [15]
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[SPOILERBUTTON="The Fox Tale"]
Citizen of Oppara
Student of the Rhapsodic College
Father was a member of the Constabulary
Mother was the daughter of a minor merchant
Traveled to Andoran to experience “democracy” (His travels have taken him to lands where slavery is prevalent and he detests the practice)
Was giving rapier lessons when the villagers hired him on to deal with the bandits (Returned to giving lessons during his “retirement,” but at much higher prices)
While in Absalom, was mistakenly taken for a temple prostitute from the Pleasure Salon of Calistria
Saved one of Tarkagiir‘s horns that he hopes to turn into a Drinking Horn of Bottomless Valor
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[SPOILERBUTTON="Beautiful Dance"]
It was like a beautiful dance, in combat and out. Loxley took the lead. With his resistance to spells and armored defense he was able to stand out in front, his rapier flashing to and fro. Meanwhile, the two halflings Dorian and Gloria were able to dart around on their cohorts, slinging missiles and spells around like wine flowing into a cup. Salix likewise cast her spells to great effect but like her humble nature stood afar off from the commotion making that the others so enjoyed. With Loxley adding a few taunts for good measure and an occasional arcane effect.

In a tavern setting Loxley could as easily take the lead, but he never had to. Gloria and Dorian could charm their way into the courts of the highest kings, so gathering information bar side was a picnic for either of them. Loxley provided distraction as needed, or sat back as quietly as Salix and observed and listened for every flying scrap of information.

They were a good team and Loxley looked forward to getting out on the road with them again. Drinking and carousing had its merits, but nothing matched the life of adventure. Especially when one could be doing good in the world as well.
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Another game, another Loxley


You are a new recruit of the "Silver Hawk Company", a mercenary group that provides services to people in need here on the Borderlands. The Silver Hawks are reasonably well known among the common folk, with about 200 of them being members at any one time. Their ranks include people from all different backgrounds; soldiers, healers, scribes, spies, rangers. Life on the Borderlands is hard, and from time to time they need to ... replenish ... the ranks from a job gone wrong.

Characters that work well with others will be more likely to be chosen for this campaign.

General Creation Rules

Starting Level: 2
Ability Scores: Standard Array 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8 STR 8 DEX 14CON 10INT 13WIS 12CHR 17
Equipment: Starting equipment for class + 100 gp to be spent/saved as seen fit on mundane items.
Allowed Sources: 5th Edition Players Handbook, 5th Edition DM's Guide. I want to explore the 5th edition core books in more depth, and perhaps in later games we can open up to other sources.
As noted in the Players Handbook, you can create custom backgrounds. The ones provided in the book are meant to be samples, but aren't meant to preclude you from creating something else!
Please feel free to use the "Customize your Lineage" rules to assign your +2 and +1 scores across your main stats as you see fit. Having to pick a race that bends your character concept just so you can get a +2 in the right place is dumb. Go ahead and be a charismatic half-orc, or an elf with a strong constitution.
I would prefer to start with interesting character concepts, and then work out the mechanics of those characters. In each character's application please include:

Character's Name: Loxley
Age: 26
Profession: Bard
Race: Half Elf
Character Stats: STR 8 DEX 14 CON 10 INT 13 WIS 12 CHR 17
Portrait: https://i.postimg.cc/vZkFVfTk/IMG-1582.jpg%5B
Physical Description (1-2 paragraphs): Loxley looks like the consummate golden boy with a silver tongue to match. In fact, silver and gold are sort of a theme for him. From his golden tan natural skin to his silver eyes and silvery golden hair and clothes that often match it is easy to see why he draws attention wherever he goes. Self assured but never arrogant, Loxley enjoys putting on a show and winning hearts at every turn.
Personality (1-2 paragraphs): Flamboyant; Loxley has a way with words and he is not afraid to use them. A skilled diplomat and negotiator, he has served his companions well in this regard. Words seem to drop from his tongue like honey transformed into gold. And there seems to be little that Loxley enjoys more than spinning a good tale, whether it is a story of the exploits of his companions or simply a lark to talk some merchant out of a few free drinks. Not one to bother with the accompaniment of instruments, his singing voice is as solid as his storytelling voice.
Background (7-12, Knives Approach):
1 Needs This Job - Loxley fell out of favor with his bard guild over a drunken night of revelry.
2 The Fair Maiden - Rumor has it that Loxley was inappropriate with the guildmaster’s daughter, Seraphina.
3 An Old Rivalry - Loxley’s bard rival Qumandis spread the tale of inappropriate behavior.
4 Benefit of the Doubt - Guildmaster Vaughn believed Loxley and Seraphina’s version of the story, but had to put Loxley on probation for political reasons.
5 Same Old Song and Dance - Qumandis’s father is the head of the local militia, and like his son, has always had it in for Loxley.
6 Best To Leave Town - If Loxley sticks around, he will be forced to spend time in the militia.
7 Golden (Ok Silver) Opportunity - Loxley has always gotten along with the Silver Hawks. He would love to work with them in an official capacity.

What do you expect from this game? Good clean fun.
What do you expect from me (The GM?) To keep things rolling.
What do you expect from other players? Respect and teamwork.
Edited Tuesday at 05:22 PM by Aspekt (see edit history)
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:22, Thu 01 Feb.