Well, since you need to pick 3 more feats how about making Persuasive one of them - you already focus on both the relevant skills (max ranks in Bluff and Intimidate)?
I'm also stuck at feat selection. I picked Skill Focus for level 1 but don't know what to choose for the human bonus feat.
Mortimer – Ghost of Human Aristocrat 2
Ability scores rolled: 11, 6, 12, 14, 8, 17. Final ability scores: Str 11, Con -, Dex 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 21.
Skill ranks (35 pts): Craft (sculpting) 2½ [cross-class], Diplomacy 5, Knowledge (art) 5, Knowledge (the planes) 5, Perform (dance) 5. [10 pts left]
Skills: Craft (sculpting) +9, Diplomacy +10, Knowledge (art) +7, Knowledge (the planes) +7, Perform (dance) +10.
Feats: Skill focus (Craft (sculpting)). [1 left]
Gear: Chisels of Shaping Matter (masterwork hammer and chisel, “Substance & Spirit”, unique properties) [2 medium and 3 minor left].
So far, I need to distribute 10 skill points, pick 1 feat (Human Bonus), and pick remaining items. Any ideas?
Gather Information, Listen (maybe not so much with the low Wisdom), Sense Motive, Speak Language.
I'm thinking of making an Illonis knife-thrower. 
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Azure, any thoughts about:
I will restrict to 1 major item each.
1: Mantle of Faith?
Take 2 minor items (a weapon up to +3 or +1 w/ special attack, or a wonderous item)
1: Goggles of Night
2: Dierjevaar’s Trident, +2 Trident, which gives the wearer +2 profane bonus to ac. by surrounding the wearer with a blaze/ glow of heat (this effect must be “commanded” to activate in combat, it is not automatically in use when the weapon is drawn! The activating is done as a free action whenever possible by calling the name of the weapon?/ creator?: Dierjevaar) and a continues prot from el: fire/ 5 to the bearer (that looks like a road air wave subverting the panorama), it can also summon 1 Magma Elemental a day of ? size. The Trident itself is of a smooth Electrum with a nice soft sheen over it, It does shine a bit of light, but this is the equivalent of a candle, no more. The handle is of some dark brown leather with red rope used to hold it in place on the trident itself
and 3 minor (potions, scrolls Athasian magic fruit, +1 shivs, etc)
1: Leather Apron (studded leather in effect) +1
2: Ring +2 prot (saves, not ac)
3:
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cure serious wounds apple
+ Smithying equipment, at the forge where he works, several sets of clothes, mostly toga/ tabard style
Spells known: (- = assigned spell)
lvl 0
-Detect Magic
Read Magic
Mending
Detect Poison
Cure Minor wound
Resistance
Light
Templar (Arcane) Mark (*as if researched)
lvl 1:
-Bless
Hand of the Sorceror Queen
Comprehend Languages
Cure Light Wounds
Shield of Faith
Sanctuary
lvl2:
-Hold Person
Bulls Strenght
Resist Energy
Cure Moderate Wounds
lvl 3:
-Dispel Magic
Animate Dead
Cure Serious Wounds
Well, my guys are all statted up, I've got a good idea of what each of them are like but it's not solid enought for me to write their full fluff pieces just yet.
Darad - Sand/Dust shaper doomguard who uses his powers to reveal the beauty inherent to entropy. The pieces made of regular sand slowly decay as the viewer watches realistically revealing layer upon layer of coloured sand as the object decays.
While he does create large 'performance sculptures' his bread and butter involves creating a small pod which collapses into a lotus blossom which in turn crumbles into decay within a few minutes, leaving the purchaser holding a handful of coloured sands. These are available for a low price and can be created quickly and easily.
Darad can also create permanent items from shape-sand and his alchemical skills enable him to create quite large quantities of the substance but he prefers not to because it seems to defeat the point of working in his medium of choice.
http://www.thetangledweb.net/forums/profiler/view_char.php?cid=18996
Nechemya - As an artificer who has taken a vow of poverty Nechemya seems a contridiction. however he sees his skill in crafting weapons to be merely a means to shape the spirits of those who purchase the weapons from him.
His exceptional skills allow him to adjust his prices (often not in gold) depending on the good acts that his customers are willing to perform to earn his items. The weapons he produces are therefore not simple instruments of death but marks of ones progress towards goodness.
While this makes him a favourite weapon maked and polisher for paladins they are asked for increasingly holy acts to access Nechemyas services while a fiend merely needs to offer a sincere display of repentance for a past wrong. It is the effort required that is important when one is forging a soul.
http://www.thetangledweb.net/forums/profiler/view_char.php?cid=19001
[edit - Azure, I haven't given Nechemya a Homunculus yet as I wasn't sure if it counted as a possession, a companion or a class feature]
Azure? any thoughts on my items and spells?
I guess the spells are ok, but items i need approval on 
A- *cough* -zure?, wake up
Yea, I'm just waiting for folks to chime in and post characters.
I suppose I can come up with a brief synopsis of the opening scene. Once I start the In-Character game, people can continue to post characters as they write them up.
So,
Azrael, Dunamin, Dire Lemon, WAKE UP
Zimrazim, Arakhor, you in?
Az, if you've statted up more than one, why don't you post them all?
Az, if you've statted up more than one, why don't you post them all?
Um, I thought I did, there's 2 a couple of posts up. I was waiting on some feedback.
I can re-post if you like.
Sorry, didn't see the links 
I'll check 'em out.
Yea, I'm just waiting for folks to chime in and post characters.
I suppose I can come up with a brief synopsis of the opening scene. Once I start the In-Character game, people can continue to post characters as they write them up.
So,
Azrael, Dunamin, Dire Lemon, WAKE UP
Zimrazim, Arakhor, you in?
Az, if you've statted up more than one, why don't you post them all?
But you still have to comment on my question about items...
Right, ready to go!
Mortimer – Ghost of Human Aristocrat 2
Ability scores rolled: 11, 6, 12, 14, 8, 17. Final ability scores: Str 11, Con -, Dex 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 21.
Skill ranks (40 pts): Appraise 5, Craft (sculpting) 2½ [cross-class], Diplomacy 5, Knowledge (art) 5, Knowledge (the planes) 5, Listen 4, Perform (dance) 5, Speak Language (Undercommon).
Skills: Appraise +7, Craft (sculpting) +9, Diplomacy +12, Knowledge (art) +7, Knowledge (the planes) +7, Listen +12, Perform (dance) +10.
Feats: Skill focus (Craft (sculpting)), Ghostly Grasp.*
Languages: Planar Trade, Dwarven, Terran, Undercommon.
Gear: Chisels of Shaping Matter (masterwork hammer and chisel, “Substance & Spirit”, unique properties).
* Ghostly Grasp is a feat from Libris Mortis that allows you to wear, wield, and otherwise use corporeal items if you wish as though you were not incorporeal.
I really want to play but this job I've got is so soul crushingly mindnumbing that it seems to have almost completely destroyed my capacity for creative thought. No, I'm not making spreadsheets, at least that requires some high level brain functions. I'm a courtesy clerk at Safeway. If you want a job that actually makes you stupider, this is probably it. All I can say is that at least I'm not working for Wal-Mart / Sam's Club.
It's bitterly ironic that something that would make my job more bearable is something I can't achieve because of it.
That sucks Dire but I completely understand where you're coming from. I've been there and done that and I'm currently looking at changing again for similar reasons. Once you get the job down pat you can usually just put the mind into neutral and think about other stuff while you work but it takes a little while to get to that point.
Hope to see you soon
Just dropping by to say hi, Azure - i gotta commend you - this is a FRESH type of game!
Hi Trias!
To Az: Looked over the PCs. Have to say I like the Sand-shaper better.
To All who haven't submitted a PC yet: I will start the set-up for the game soon. Basicly, I'll do a rough draft here in the OOC before the first in-game post. Anyone who wants to join after is welcome.
Hey Trias, long time no see.
I think I'm gonna hold off for now -- having trouble thinking of a good character concept.
I think I'm gonna hold off for now -- having trouble thinking of a good character concept.
Thats a bummer Zim, i enjoy playing with you, even though we had a rough start 
Likewise.
Cuddles up, GROUPHUG 
lmao
Anyway, the action will start in front of the Painter's mural on the Gymnasium.
Every Sigilan knows about the mural. It is considered one of the wonders of the planes. Many who see it for the first time are awe-struck and stare for many hours. Even those who have seen it a hundred times are sure to find something new each time. It is a semi-abstract representation of the planes, and it takes up an entire side of the Gymnasium, so cannot all be seen at once. Because it brings so many visitors and tourists, an artistic district has sprung up on the opposite side of the street. Performers, artists, craftsmen, street-merchants, newsrag sellers, and advertisers all try to make people turn around and pay attention to them instead. They are rarely successful with the clueless or the art-struck, but once someone has seen the mural a dozen times or more, they notice the wide range of other artists who gather by the Painter's work.
Geographicly, mural row, as it is informally called by the regulars, streches the length of that side of the Gymnasium, and a few doorways back on connecting streets and alleyways. The street that follows that side of the Gymnasium is Astoria Road. The murl ends at the ends of the wall, the spireward end being an intersection of Astoria with Spa Street, Mobius Ride, and Cipher Lane. The other end ( a good five minute walk, for the Gymnasium grounds are very large) Astoria is crossed by Cadence of the Planes Blvd. and Saints Blvd.
I'm don't really have a handle on how to describe this IC yet, and haven't yet started a rough draft. I'm going to include these elements, along with some colorful street performers, but welcome any more suggestions here.
are my items allowed then? seeing as u havent replied on that yet..
Yea, I saw no problems.
Dunno what to put for my last feat. Also dunno what items to get besides the obvious Palet, brush, and canvas. Course I also dunno how I'd carry a bunch of canvas's around... so I guess that solves one of my item problems. How big of a bag of holding could I get? Or should I get a Triple H instead?
Name: Martin Von Kritzeln
Race: Human
Sex: Male
Levels: Expert 7
Str: 10
Dex: 13 (+1)
Con: 12 (+1)
Int: 16 (+3)
Wis: 14 (+2)
Cha: 16 (+3) Level 4 increase
HP 34 of 34
BAB+5
Fort +3
Ref +3
Will +7
Skills:
Appraise +13 (10 ranks, Int +3, +2 Synergy for paintings)
Bluff +13 (10 ranks, Cha +3)
Climb +0 (+2 Synergy for climbing ropes)
Craft (Painting) +16 (10 ranks, Int +3, Skill Focus +3
Diplomacy +19 (10 ranks, Cha +3, Synergy +4, Feat +2)
Escape Artist +1 (Dex +1, +2 Synergy for escaping ropes)
Gather Information +15 (10 ranks, Cha +3, Synergy +2)
Handle Animal +9 (6 ranks, Cha +3)
Intimidate +13 (10 ranks, Cha +3)
Ride +3 (Dex +1, Synergy +2)
Sense Motive +14 (10 ranks, Wis +2, Feat +2)
Speak Language (4 cc ranks)
Spot +12 (10 ranks, Wis +2)
Use Rope +11 (10 ranks, Dex +1)
Feats:
Skill Focus: Craft (Painting)
Negotiator
Run
Inventory:
Magic Heirloom Paint Palet
Paint Brush
@ Dire: maybe the "Artist" feat from Players guide top Fearuhn? +2 all perform, and +2 on 1 craft skill involving art, and add. 3x a day bardic ab. use (regional feat, so only one of this type)
@ Azure: you have to decide the size of the elemental:
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it can also summon 1 Magma Elemental a day of ? size
@ Azure: you have to decide the size of the elemental:
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it can also summon 1 Magma Elemental a day of ? size
Small size. Large enough to power a small personal forge.
crap , but ok 
and
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summon 1 Magma Elemental a day of small size for 1 hour
max 1 hour a day ok?+ last item is a cure serious apple (potion)
Hey, what's the biggest bag of holding I could get?
maybe a type IV as a minor item? if u play/ ask/ bring it story-wise right?
@Dire, you might want to look at my item list for an example of logic used for item buying.. Yea, sounds good.
Maybe start with a town crier: Extra, Extra and play out what his news is , then skip to a part of the mural, and describe it, then jump back further along the wall with some happenings, and back again? or something?
Whow, would that mean 2 Ghosts in the party? "interesting", with a Templar that can turn, lol...
NVM, i thought Martin Von Kritzeln was a ghost to... echem
Wondering about the prequel to the game in the game section, where its hidden
Not hidden. Just not written. Sorry I had every intention of starting this game but was waiting for inspiration to hit. It did, but hit somewhere else. On the bright side, there might be another issue of LSE in the near future.
Anyway, I still intend to start 'The Painted Cage' soon.
hehe, i was just wondering out loud, no worries....
I have no need to rush, at least. Got plenty of forum D&D to suck away time, as is.
Is there a Greater Skill focus? I'd take that for draft if there was, otherwise I'll take artist.
So my character is basically done except for equipment, which always takes me a long time.
I guess the paint pallet counts as a major item, and if the bag of holding is a minor I just need one more. So assuming I don't have to spend a bunch of money on essential odds and ends I guess it shouldn't take forever.
Any suggestions?
Cough *wake up* cough
YyyAAAWWWnnn. *Smack* Hunh? Morning already?
So Far ....
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The Painter’s Mural on the Great Gymnasium is one of the wonders of the planes.
Seeing the Painter’s Mural is in fact one of the requirements for any Sensate namer to achieve factotum status. The majority of beings who see it for the first time find themselves awestruck, losing all sense of the passing minutes and even hours. Others may see it every day for months and years, and yet find new images and nuances within it every time. It runs the entire length of that side of the Gymnasium along Astoria Road, which is even more amazing for it was supposedly painted in a single night without any witnesses.
It usually takes several viewings before the average person actually notices the activity on the opposite side of the street. A permanent linear faire of artists, entertainers, and craftsmen has sprung up along Astoria Road, for the mural serves as a muse and inspiration for artistic types throughout the planes, which may have been one of the Painter’s intentions all along.
In typical Sigilan fashion, ‘Astoria Row’ is an ever-changing mosaic of styles and artistic traditions. Elvin jewelry makers from Arboria set up between kaasta craftsmen selling bone and abyssal steel implements, and chitine working with hardened webs. The facades of the buildings are plastered with artwork and fliers advertising services, craftsmen, entertainments, and taverns from throughout the city.
......... probably another paragraph or two on the layout of Astoria Row before the set up for the game. Soon as inspiration strikes, but work is as absolutely insane leading up to the holiday.
Sounds good so far, looking forward to wreaking havoc on Astoria Row!
Merry Christmas, hope all you guys and gals have some happy holidays! 
Me too. I wish I could think of somethign else to get, but thinking has been hard for me lately.
Woot, zimmy and zure are here, lol, and so am i, hehehe...lets cook up a reply on the new game
Darad's unlikely to volunteer for one of the roles but will be willing to take one if prompted.
Wha? The game started? I didn't even notice.
Um, can I still get in?
I would imagine so, especially if you've got some performance skills since this show's not going so well at the moment.
Ok, that sounds cool. Male Drow neutral-ish PC-Expert 6/Wizard 1 is my idea. I would have a level of cleric or bard to get some healing in (especially with the flesh-crafting idea), but wizard is the only spell-casting class that is favoured for male Drow and I believe that every Elf should have at least some magical talent!