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[[Skulls and Shackles]] is a pirate Adventure Path by Pazio. THe local campaign is set in the [[World of Greyhawk|Greyhawk]].


This is Pazio's adventure arc. It is not settled if this will take place in the World of Greyhawk or Golarion.
=== Background ===
See the [[#External Links|external links]] for the official campaign guide, including campaign-specific traits. The campaign is run in [[Greyhawk]], in the island chain just south of the main map. The traditional inhabitants of this area is Suel colonists, with a recent influx of people of the Common culture. Olman and Tuov humans make up a colorful native background, along with lizard folk and many and varied unusual species. Under-water folk might get mixed up in the action but are not allowed as player characters, at least not initially.


=== Background ===
== Rules ==
See the [[#External Links|External Links]] for the official campaign guide, including campaign-specific traits. The campaign is run in [[Greyhawk]], in the island chain just south of the main map. The traditional inhabitants of this area is Suel colonists, with a recent influx of people of the Common culture. Olman and Tuov humans make up a colorful native background, along with lizard folk and many and varied unusual species. Under-water folk might get mixed up in the action but are not allowed as player characters, at least not initially.


= Rules =
: ''Further information: [[Rules_(Apath)|House Rules]]''
* [[Rules_(Apath)|House Rules]]


'''A Pirate's Fate''': When a character would ordinarily die, they can choose to suffer a random lasting injury (as described in the Shackles Player's Guide). Each such scar gives a +1 bonus on Intimidate checks, and Intimidate never suffers any penalties that otherwise apply to Charisma-based skills.
'''A Pirate's Fate''': When a character would ordinarily die, they can choose to suffer a random lasting injury (as described in the Shackles Player's Guide). Each such scar gives a +1 bonus on Intimidate checks, and Intimidate never suffers any penalties that otherwise apply to Charisma-based skills.


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= Character Creation =
== Character Creation ==
===Alignment===
===Alignment===
No evil characters. Lawful characters are allowed, but discouraged. NG, CG. N, and CN characters get 1 extra trait.
No evil characters. Lawful characters are allowed, but discouraged. NG, CG, N, and CN characters get 1 extra trait.
* '''Patrons''' - The following gods make good patrons for pirates
* '''Patrons''' - The following gods make good patrons for pirates
** [http://www.pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Besmara Besmara] - CN Common god of piracy - Chaos, Trickery, War, Water, Weather. Weapon: Rapier.
** [http://www.pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Besmara Besmara] - CN Common god of piracy - Chaos, Trickery, War, Water, Weather. Weapon: Rapier.
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== Traits ==
== Traits ==
Characters get 0-4 traits from a combination of alignment, race, and class. As opposed to the normal rules, a character can take more than one feat from each category.
Characters get 0-4 traits from a combination of alignment, race, and class. As opposed to the normal rules, a character can take more than one trait from each category.
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Skulls and Shackles is a pirate Adventure Path by Pazio. THe local campaign is set in the Greyhawk.

Background

See the external links for the official campaign guide, including campaign-specific traits. The campaign is run in Greyhawk, in the island chain just south of the main map. The traditional inhabitants of this area is Suel colonists, with a recent influx of people of the Common culture. Olman and Tuov humans make up a colorful native background, along with lizard folk and many and varied unusual species. Under-water folk might get mixed up in the action but are not allowed as player characters, at least not initially.

Rules

Further information: House Rules

A Pirate's Fate: When a character would ordinarily die, they can choose to suffer a random lasting injury (as described in the Shackles Player's Guide). Each such scar gives a +1 bonus on Intimidate checks, and Intimidate never suffers any penalties that otherwise apply to Charisma-based skills.

d20 Battle Scar or Amputation Game effect
1–5 Minor scar Interesting but otherwise cosmetic
6–8 Moderate scar Cut on face, +1 bonus on Charisma-based skill checks for first scar only, subsequent cuts as a major scar.
9–10 Major scar Severe cut on face, -1 penalty on Charisma-based skill checks
11–14 Loss of finger For every 3 fingers lost, –1 Dex
15–16 Impressive wound -1 Con
17 Loss of eye -4 penalty on all sight-based Perception checks
18 Loss of leg Speed reduced to half, cannot charge
19 Loss of hand Cannot use two-handed items. Losing a single hand or arm does not affect a spellcaster’s ability to cast spells with somatic components.
20 Loss of arm -1 Str, cannot use two-handed items. Losing a single hand or arm does not affect a spellcaster’s ability to cast spells with somatic components.

Character Creation

Alignment

No evil characters. Lawful characters are allowed, but discouraged. NG, CG, N, and CN characters get 1 extra trait.

  • Patrons - The following gods make good patrons for pirates
    • Besmara - CN Common god of piracy - Chaos, Trickery, War, Water, Weather. Weapon: Rapier.
    • Kord - CG Suel/Common god of challenges, strength and bravery - Chaos, Glory (Heroism), Good, Strength. Weapon: Greatsword.
    • Norebo - CN Suel god of luck and gambling - Chaos, Luck, Trickery. Weapon: Dagger.
    • Procan - CN Oerdian god of storms and oceans - Animal, Chaos, Travel, Water, Weather. Weapon: Trident.

Class & Race

  • Recommended Races: Human (Common, Suel, and Tuov).
    Members of these races get an additional trait at character creation. Note that these human sub-races have racial traits. Note that the campaign takes place in the Common language region, so Common humans gain one additional trait as compensation for getting no native language.
  • Recommended Classes: Alchemist, Bard, Fighter, Oracle, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Wizard.
    Members of these classes get an additional trait at character creation.
  • Discouraged Classes: Chevalier (except new archetypes from here), Monk, Inquisitor, Paladin.
  • Class Options besides those in official Pathfinder
Full Base Attack Bonus
¾ Base Attack Bonus ½ Base Attack Bonus

Traits

Characters get 0-4 traits from a combination of alignment, race, and class. As opposed to the normal rules, a character can take more than one trait from each category.

Number of traits

  • Campaign-friendly Race
    • Common human +2
    • Suel human +1
    • Tuov Human +1
  • Campaign-friendly alignment +1
    • Chaotic Good
    • Chaotic neutral
    • Neutral
    • Neutral Good
  • Campaign-friendly Class +1
    • Alchemist
    • Bard
    • Fighter
    • Oracle
    • Ranger
    • Rogue
    • Sorcerer
    • Wizard

Map Guide to Traits

Human Race Traits

Other Race Traits

Other Traits

See Also

External Links

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