TheSagaContinues

About 4-6 players wanted.

28 Point Buy
All books are available.
All Species are available.

All Player Character's will need my approval. I will prefer (not hard-coded, just a preference) only 1 Jedi or Droid in the group as a PC, owning a droid on the other hand is a little different. Player owned droids will use the Protocol rules. PC Droids will use Option 3: Using a Stock Droid Chassis.

Characters get max credits at level 1.

Unavailable Character Options
While walking the balance between darkness and light might be an interesting character concept, the Dawn of Shadows campaign does not abide characters that fall completely to the dark side. The following character options are not available:
Sith Apprentice (SWSE)
Sith Master (SWSE)

Equipment
All equipment with a military or illegal rating is unavailable for purchase at character creation, with the following exceptions: heavy blaster pistol and hold-out blaster pistol. You must pay the additional license fee for any available equipment that has a restriction rating (see page 118 of the core rulebook). At 1st level, you need not make any skill checks to obtain an available item with a restriction rating; simply pay the additional license fee, and the item’s all yours.

Destiny
When you create your character, you may choose a destiny from the following list presented under Sample Destinies on page 113 of the core rulebook: destruction, discovery, or rescue. No other destinies are available.
The rules under Death and Destiny on page 115 of the core rulebook are used in the Dawn of Defiance campaign, with one exception. If a character becomes a Force Spirit, they become tied one other Force-sensitive character at the table. The player of the living character the Force Spirit is tied to should make a note on their logsheet pertaining to the Force Spirit. During future adventures, GMs may have the Force Spirit appear to impart some information, but this should be used only sparingly (when the group is really stumped or a dramatically appropriate moment occurs).

BACKGROUNDS
Players may pick one of the options under Backgrounds from the Rebellion Era Book.

The Force
The Force rules present in the core rulebook with are used, with the following exceptions:
You may not reduce your Dark Side Score in any manner; thus increases of the Dark Side Score are permanent
If your character falls to the dark side, treat this result as a character death.

If your character levels, follow the rules under Advancing a Level on page 55 of the core rulebook (see below). When characters level, they gain hit points equal to the amount shown on the chart below.
Character Class    Hit Points After 1st Level
Noble, scoundrel    4 + Constitution modifier
Scout                    5 + Constitution modifier
Jedi, soldier            7 + Constitution modifier

Gestalt Characters
In this high-powered campaign variant, characters essentially take two classes at every level, choosing the best aspects of each. The process is similar to multiclassing, except that characters gain the full benefits of each class at each level. if the two classes you choose have aspects that overlap (such as Hit Dice, attack progression, defenses, and class features common to more than one class), you choose the better aspect. The gestalt character retains all aspects that don’t overlap.

The gestalt character variant is particularly effective if you have three or fewer players in your group, or if your players enjoy multiclassing and want characters with truly prodigious powers. This variant works only if every PC in the campaign uses it, and it results in complicated characters who may overwhelm newer players with an abundance of options.

Building A Gestalt Character
To make a 1st-level gestalt character, choose two standard classes. Build your character according to the following guidelines.

Hit Dice
Choose the larger Hit Die. A scoundrel/soldier would use d10 as her Hit Die and have 30 hit points (plus Constitution modifier) at 1st level, for example.

Base Attack Bonus
Choose the better progression from the two classes.

Base Defense Bonuses
For each defense bonus, choose the better progression from the two classes. For example, a 1st-level gestalt Jedi/scout would have base defense bonuses of Fortitude +1, Reflex +2, Will +1—taking the good Reflex defense from the scout class and the good Will save from the Jedi class.

Class Skills
Take the number of skills gained at first level and combine them, and consider any skill on either class list as a class skill for the gestalt character. For example, a gestalt noble/Jedi gain skills equal to 8 + Int modifier at first level, and can purchase skills from both the noble and Jedi lists as class skills.

Class Features
A gestalt character gains the class features of both classes. A 1st-level gestalt Soldier/Jedi, for example, gets WP Lightsabers, WP Simple, Force Sensitivity, WP Rifles, WP Pistols, AP Light, AP Medium, as well as the talents gained for each class. Class- and ability-based restrictions apply normally to a gestalt character, no matter what the other class is. GM’s are encouraged to offer an alternative for feats that both classes get, such as swapping the soldiers WP Simple for WP Advanced Melee.

A gestalt character follows a similar procedure when he attains 2nd and subsequent levels. Each time he gains a new level, he chooses two classes, takes the best aspects of each, and applies them to his characteristics. A couple caveats apply, however.
Class features that two classes share accrue at the rate of the faster class.
A gestalt character can’t combine two prestige classes at any level, although it’s okay to combine a prestige class and a regular class.

Feel free to write one if you wish. At the very least, I need an explanation for how you know each other. You will be starting out on Girza the Hutts ship, seeking employment from Girza.

The galaxy at large generally enjoys peace. The Empire formed to purposely make this peace happen. Benevolent and kind, it is far different from any Empires of the past that ruled through oppression to get peace. To that end, the Jedi Order has joined forces with the Empire to help police the galaxy. Crime and nefarious underworld dealings are still a priority for the Empire, and as our story unfolds, they has sent a small task group (you, the players) in to infiltrate the underworld and root out some of it's components to put a stop to crime. You are the 4th such team to be sent in, after losing contact with the previous teams.

The Empire protects all worlds from the Inner Core to the Outer Rim, and are in no short supply of troops. Virtually every world has citizens volunteering to join the Imperial Forces. While not stretched thin, there are many times the situation calls for more delicate touch and so the Jedi are sent in to be negotiators, or diplomats, or sometimes with a strike team. Regardless, the Jedi do their best to help maintain the peace.

As the newest team getting sent in, you have been commissioned by the Empire to infiltrate the underworld and, if possible, ascertain what happened to the previous teams. Be you mercenary, imperial trooper, or Jedi, you're mission begins now...

Medium Miraluka soldier 1/Jedi 1
Init +8; Senses Force sight; Perception +6
Languages Basic, Huttese, Miralukese

Defenses Ref 19 (flat-footed 15), Fort 12, Will 13, Deflect
hp 30; second wind +12/15, 2 per day; Threshold 12

Speed 6 squares
Melee lightsaber +1 (2d8+0) or
Melee lightsaber +1 (2d8+0) with both hands
Ranged by weapon +4 pulse wave pistol (2d6)
Base Atk +1; Grp +4
Special Actions Tough as Nails
Force Powers Known (Use The Force +6) battle strike, negate energy, surge, fluid riposte

Abilities Str 10, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 13
Talents Deflect, Tough as Nails
Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Sensitivity, Force Training (2), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, rifles, pistols, simple weapons)
Primary Skills Acrobatics +8, Initiative +8, Perception +6, Persuasion +6 (favorable circumstances to intimidate), Treat Injury +6, Use the Force +6
Secondary Skills Climb +0, Deception +1, Endurance +1, Gather Information +1, Jump +0, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +1, Knowledge (galactic lore) +1, Knowledge (life sciences) +1, Knowledge (physical sciences) +1, Knowledge (social sciences) +1, Knowledge (tactics) +1, Knowledge (technology) +1, Mechanics +6, Pilot +0, Ride +0, Stealth +0, Survival +1, Swim +0, Use Computer +1
Possessions combat jumpsuit (+4 armor), 40 credits, 2 concealed holster, lightsaber, pulse-wave pistol, riot shield, utility belt (3 day food supply, medpac, tool kit, power pack, energy cell, glow rod, comlink, liquid cable dispenser)

Notes: Background (Scarred), Destiny (Discovery).

Medium Kel Dor soldier 1/scout 1
Init +8; Senses Perception +7
Languages Basic, Kel Dor, Huttese

Defenses Ref 19 (flat-footed 16), Fort 14, Will 13
hp 31; second wind +12/15, 1 per day; Threshold 14

Speed 6 squares
Ranged Blaster Carbine +4 (3d8)
Base Atk +1; Grp +4

Abilities Str 14, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 10
Talents Battle Analysis, Acute Senses
Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Weapon Proficiency (pistols, rifles, simple weapons), Point Blank Shot
Trained Skills Climb + 7, Endurance +6, Initiative +5, Knowledge (Tactics) +6, Mechanics +6, Perception +7, Pilot +8, Treat Injury +7, Use Computer +6
Untrained Skills Acrobatics +3, Deception +0, Gather Information +0, Jump +2, Knowledge +1, Persuasion +0, Ride +3, Stealth +3, Survival +2, Swim +2, Use The Force +0
Possessions combat jumpsuit (+4 armor), 360 credits, blaster carbine, protective goggles, antitox breath mask

Spoiler: backstory (hover to show)

A skilled but still relatively inexperienced soldier, Dar Kahn enlisted in the Imperial Military after his brother got too involved in a spice-dealing ring and was killed. Dar Kahn slowly but surely made it through the rigorous training to become a spec-force commando and, having proven himself capable, was about to be assigned to one of the special forces units sent in to investigate the criminal underworld, but they never returned (let me know if this bit conflicts with your story, and I'll change it). Instead, command put him in with the next unit being sent into to infiltrate the underworld, hoping that one of their most promising recruits could aid the the effort of locating the lost teams.

Medium Wookie Scout 1/Soldier 1
Destiny Destruction; 1 Force 5; Dark Side 0
Init +6; Perception +4
Languages Basic (understand only), Shyriiwook
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Defenses Ref 14 (Flatfooted 13), Fort 16, Will 10
HP 33; Threshold 13; Condition Track 0
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Speed 6 Squares
Melee unarmed +5 (1d4+5)
Melee Ryyk Blade +5 (2d10+9)
Base Atk +1; Grp +5
Special Actions Rage
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Abilities (28) Str 19, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 8, Cha 10
Special Qualities Evasion, Shake it Off
Feats Armor Proficiency (Light, Medium), Shake it Off, Weapon Proficiency (Advanced Melee, Simple, Pistols, Rifles)
Skills Climb +9, Endurance +8, Initiative +6, Jump +9, Perception +4, Survival +4, Swim +9
Talents Evasion, Melee Smash
Possessions 775 Credits, Field Kit, Ryyk Blade w/Holster, Utility Belt, Vox-Box

Medium Human Jedi 1/Soldier 1
Init +7; Senses Perception +7
Languages Basic, Huttese, Shyriiwook (understand only)

Defenses Ref 16 (flat-footed 14), Fort 13, Will 13
hp 31; second wind +12/15, 1 per day; Threshold 13

Speed 6 squares
Melee lightsaber +4 (2d8+5) or
Melee lightsaber +4 (2d8+7; two-handed)
Ranged DH-23 pistol +3 (3d6)
Base Atk +1; Grp +3
Force Powers Known (Use the Force +6): assured strike, battle strike, sarlacc sweep

Abilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 12
Talents Melee Smash, Weapon Specialization (lightsabers)
Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Training, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, pistols, rifles, simple weapons)
Skills Acrobatics +7, Initiative +7, Gather Information +6, Perception +7, Survival +7, Use the Force +6
Possessions lightsaber, BlasTech DH-23 "Outback" blaster pistol w/ hip hoslter (975 cr), combat jumpsuit (+4 armor, 1500 cr), utility belt (spare DH-23 PP, spare energy cell, comlink, tool kit, medpac, liquid cable dispenser with grappling hook; 500 cr)

Destiny (Destruction)
Background (Orphan): Add 1d6 to any untrained skill roll made; Added Gather Info/Survival to his skill list

Spoiler: Background (hover to show)

Thorr doesn't remember much from his early childhood except they moved around a lot. It wasn't until he was 8 that his whole world changed. Just a few weeks after his 8th birthday, a team of oddly-armored Imperial troopers stormed in. His father, knowing the Imps were coming gave his son a backpack and told him to run. He ran a bit, but came back in time to see his father and mother being executed by a big man with a reddish blade. Knowing that his father would want him to flee, he ran into the wood to an old cabin he knew. There he opened the bag. It's contents include a long metal object with buttons, and a holo comlink. When he played the comlink, it had pre-recorded message.

The message told him that his father was one of those Jedi that he been growing up hearing in the wild and fantastic story his father would tell him at night. He was also told he too had that power. He was told the long, metal object was one of those lightsabers, the light blades that his father talked about Jedi using. It also included instruction on how to smuggle himself off world and get to Coreilla, where in the mountains there was an old friend that could take care of Thorr and teach him more about the Force

Thorr followed his father instruction and got off Nar Shaddaa. He found the old man. For the next 8 years, the old man taught Thorr how to use that lightsaber and use the Force to project himself. Somehow the same Imperial trooper found the old man's home in the mountain and the same scenario played out again. The Imps killed the old man while Thorr hid. He escaped, and spent the next 2 years doing odd jobs before becoming a sort of Mercenary that took bounties on Imperial targets. He got better and better at tracking people while hiding his abilities with the Force and his lightsaber, and hopes to use his growing skills to one day bring the Imperials that took his parents and his mentor away from him.

           
Medium Chiss Jedi 1/Noble1
Init +6; Senses low-light vision; Perception +7
Languages Arkanian, Basic, Catharese, Cheunh, Huttese, Mando'a

Defenses Ref 13 (flat-footed 12), Fort 13, Will 15
hp 31; second wind +12/15; Threshold 13

Speed  6 squares
Melee lightsaber +3 (2d8+2) or
Melee lightsaber +3 (2d8+2) with both hands
Ranged Blaster Pistol  +1 (3d6)
Base Atk +1; Grp +2

Abilities Str 12, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 14
Talents Noble Fencing Style, Weapon Specialization (lightsabers)
Feats Force Sensitivity, Linguist, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, pistols, simple weapons)
Primary Skills Acrobatics +6, Deception +7, Initiative +6, Knowledge (galactic lore) +7, Knowledge (tactics) +7, Perception +7, Persuasion +7, Pilot +6, Use the Force +7
Secondary Skills Climb +1, Endurance +1, Gather Information +2, Jump +1, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +2, Knowledge (life sciences) +2, Knowledge (physical sciences) +2, Knowledge (social sciences) +2, Knowledge (technology) +2, Mechanics +2, Ride +1, Stealth +1, Survival +2, Swim +1, Treat Injury +2, Use Computer +2
Possessions Blaster Pistol  w/Hip holster (525), , Lightsaber, Utility Belt [3 day food supply, medpac, tool kit, power pack, energy cell, glow rod, comlink, liquid cable dispenser] (500), Credits 3,775

Dar Kahn = 26
Julian = 25
Thorr = 21
Droid 1 = 17
Rykooryr = 14
Pincer Droid = 13
Droid 2 = 10

Krisstian = Not yet rolled.

        For over a thousand generations the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. – Unknown Jedi
        The Miraluka were a proud and ancient race. Their unique connection to the force caused many to become Jedi. Over the generations certain lines of    Miralukan blood became lineages of Jedi. Julian Rainwater was the heir to one such lineage. Born to the Rainwater legacy, Julian and his bother Latham where destined to become great Jedi.
          Form birth Latham was always the stronger student; faster reflexes, keener mind, wiser words. Julian was never jealous of his big bother. Latham’s own ability inspired Julian to swing harder, jump further, run faster, and meditate longer. Latham was the families golden child, the heir apparent to the title Arminius Sun, given to the strongest member of the family in each generation. It was the task of the Arminius Sun to lead the family and to fulfill the prophesy over five centuries old. The prophesy stated that the most powerful Arminius Sun would discover an ancient way that would save the order.
No Rainwater had ever come as close to fulfilling the prophesy in terms of raw talent as Latham.  So when in their early teens Julian and Latham went on a survival training ritual no one suspected they were in any danger. The planet had been in use by the Jedi for centuries and the forest and fields the Jedi would use to train Padawan’s long since emptied of any real threat. However destiny plays a cruel game.
        The task the Jedi had given them was simple, take parts to a beacon placed there before, repair the beacon and return to the landing zone in three days. The first day was simple despite the rough terrain. On the second the brothers began repairing the beacon. By the end of the day the job was almost complete but a storm moved in and slowed the work. Despite to make the time line the brothers worked through the rain and wind. Then dictator struck. A lightning bolt struck the beacon grounding itself through Latham. When the lighting tried to jump to Julian he reached out his hand and with the force absorbed its strength. His brother injured and their only way out still unfinished Julian continued the beacon, their only hope now was rescues. In the night still battered by wind and soaked by rain Julian completed the beacon, and taking his brother on his back began the long journey to the landing zone.
        Although this was the first time Julian proved himself more able then his brother it was not the last. Over the years the roles between them switched. Latham realized the truth long before the others, Julian was the true Arminius Sun. Abdicated the title and passing it to his brother Latham went on to be a good Jedi in his own right. Now with the weight of Arminius Sun on his shoulders Julian trained longer and harder than ever before. To be worthy of his brother’s sacrifice, to be worthy of the title
Arminius Sun