TheSagaContinues

Star Wars:  Actionable Bargains

It is a time of turmoil in the galaxy.  The resurgent Empire has reconquered the galactic capital of Coruscant, and the New Republic has been forced into the fringes of the galaxy.  The fate of hundreds of worlds hangs in the fragile balance.

But while the Empire dissolves into bickering factions and the New Republic deals with the loss of General Luke Skywalker to a reborn Palpatine’s machinations, less savory elements creep forth from the shadows to take advantage of the confusion and chaos.

In a skyhook above the industrial planet of Lohopa II, a band of ne’er-do-wells gathers in response to a mysterious communication, one that promises cold hard credits in exchange for one thing:  clean and efficient work, no questions asked . . . . .


The Houserules

--This is a Scum & Villainy campaign, set in the New Republic era, about 6 years after the Battle of Endor.   The Empire has recaptured Coruscant, but they have splintered into factions and fallen to fighting each other while the New Republic establishes a new command center at Pinnacle Base.  Operation Shadow Hand has yet to be enacted.
--I'm looking for 4-5 players.  I have 1 definite and 1 maybe so far.
--When making your characters, feel free to make them morally grey (think The Italian Job, The Transporter, The Punisher), but let's keep the whole game PG.
--I have access to all the official Saga books, so you may use era-appropriate material from any of them.  The only restriction is on species.  The following species are not allowed:  Celegian, Ebruchi, Gen’dai, Lugubraa, Mantellian Savrip, Rakata, Republic Clone, Sorcerer of Rhand, Ssi-ruuk, Vagaari, Yevetha, Yuuzhan Vong. 
--Players wishing to use non-official sourcebooks as a resource must run each item by me.  If you have a question about any material (or if I have one about something your character has), we’ll figure it out.
--I’m going to make this a Force-lite game.  If you want to be Force-sensitive, that’s fine, but please do not make your build all about the Force.  Any Force training that a character may have in this era would be rough and unpolished, or deceptively subtle.  Reflect that in your build if you go this route.  I may ask you to change aspects of your character if I feel it is not in keeping with the theme of this campaign.
--You may start as any class except Jedi.  Normal multi-classing rules apply.
--Point buy of 32 points (28 for a droid).
--Make your character 6th level.
--Hp after 1st level will be half the max on the dice roll (so d10 gets 5, d8 gets 4, d6 gets 3), then add Con bonus
--I will not be using Destiny Points.  Normal rules for Force Points apply.
--Each character should have a background from the Rebellion Era Campaign Guide.  If you have a background idea that does not fit the existing options, I will work to accommodate you.
--I don't know if anyone would like this, but I like to reserve an option for heroes to acquire scars, lose limbs, and otherwise manifest injuries that are normally overlooked in a game.
--a.  If a hero uses a Force Point to save his life, he acquires some minor scar or appendage loss (maybe a vicious burn scar on the torso, or the loss of a single finger).
--b.  If a hero is the subject of an attack or hazard that would deal enough damage to kill the hero and he does not have (or does not wish to spend) a Force Point to save his life, the hero may sacrifice a body part instead to remain alive.  The body part lost is determined by the GM via a special die and is not restricted to limbs.  Limbs lost in this manner function exactly as if the Severing Strike talent had been used against the hero by an opponent.  The penalties for the loss of non-limb organs are determined by the GM (the general rule will be -1 persistent CT and the loss of function provided by the lost body part, with additional penalties at GM discretion). 
--The feat Force Training may only be taken 1 time, if taken at all.
-- If taken, Force power selection options are limited to the Core Rulebook.
--Any talent that was previously ‘1/day’ is now ‘1/encounter’.
--Any talent or feat that substitutes one ability or skill for another is subject to the same limitations that the original ability or skill was.
--If you have the Melee Defense feat and take a penalty of at least -2 on your attack roll when using that feat, you may gain the benefits of any talents or feats that activate when using the Fighting Defensively action.
--Credits/possesions:  Each character recieves their starting class’s maximum amount of credits (4800 for Nobles, 3000 for Scoundrels, Scouts, and Soldiers) multiplied by their character level (x2 if they took the Wealth talent).  Note:  I can provide the group with a free starship of the Game Master ‘special’ variety (functional, though quirky).  Or characters are free to purchase their own space transports or starfighters if they desire.
--This campaign is intended as a one-shot, multi-encounter adventure.  There is a definite ending in mind.  However, depending on how the heroes react to different situations, they can alter the ending of this adventure.

Just post it here in the thread.  That way, the other players can see it as well.

Now I've got an outline of what I'd like to do with this game, but if there are specific themes or plot ideas that you may want in this adventure, let me know and I'll try to incorporate some of it.

I'll try and post my Dashade assassin by tonight.

Haha, I like to think Gungans, in general, tend to gravitate more towards Captain Tarpals (the one who says "No again, Jar Jar. Yousa in big doo-doo." when they first enter the Gungan underwater city).

For myself, I'm floating between a Human or Duros, something of a techy (so maybe groups mechanic/pilot/macgyver guy?). Should have something tonight.

Edit: alternatively, I've considered a few other species as well. Ewok or Gamorean for kicks. Or maybe a droid of sorts.

Hmm, sorry about this but it looks like I'm not going to have time for this after all. Have fun everyone!

@Ghondar:

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I like your build.  Simple and effective.

Ad 1:  I think either Juggernaut or Draw Fire would be good.  Juggernaut keeps you up to speed with the group, and Draw Fire probably works really well with your high Reflex (probably among the highest in the group).

Ad 2:  Beskar'gam is fine.

Ad 3:  Origin: Mandalore looks fine.  You didn't do anything too crazy.

Either set is fine with me.  Both are acceptable under RAW, I believe.

I would definitely like to join if possible.