The game system is D&D 3.5. I like to stick to the core books and the SRD.
https://www.d20srd.org/index.htm
Stats
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You will have a total of 28 points to buy stats
Stat Cost
08 Free
09 01
10 02
11 03
12 04
13 05
14 06
15 08
16 10
17 13
18 16
Race
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Human. You might be able talk me into elf or half-elf.
Gender
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Male. This is a staple of Film Noir. Please don't make me gender bend a ton of my NPCs.
Level and Classes
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You will be 2nd level.
Rogue and/or Ranger are strongly suggested.
A single level of fighter is acceptable.
You'll have to do a lot of convincing for Monk or Paladin.
Hit Points
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In the spirit of not dying so easily, characters will have maximum hit points at first level. At second level and higher take the average roll rounded up. CON bonuses added of course.
Skills
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Here are some that might come in handy for your detective:
Survival (for tracking), Search, Spot, Gather Information, Sense Motive, Bluff, Listen, Diplomacy, Intimidate
But you can take whatever skills you'd like.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:44, Sat 31 Dec 2022.