The Mighty Pen

Without even opening his eyes, Declan knew he was swimming back up to consciousness, because he could hear the giggling again. That damned imp still going. He (if it even was a 'he.' Declan never knew) never slept in his head. He felt a fresh stab of pain behind his eyes, not from the unwanted occupant in his mind, but leftover protests from his body from the night before. He put a hand to his forehead and felt something stuck there. Something flat, like a playing card. He plucked it free and pried his eyes open just enough to look at it -- The Juggler. He was about to dismiss it and toss it away when he turned it over and saw the note. The name woke him up as if it had been shouted in his face: Gaedren He sat straight up and had only an instant to register the hard floor before his head smacked against something that felt even harder. A table, he thought. I'm under a table. As he rubbed the spot on the crown of his head he blinked, bringing the rest of the room into focus. The tavern was quiet, with only one or two other poor slobs passed out, but at least they sat upright. Now he remembered -- he was celebrating another successful job (He defined "successful" as a job not thwarted or otherwise interrupted by the laughing thing inside his head), and he'd paid his long-running tab and bought a few bottles for good measure, bottles that were now empty and rolling around under the table with him. He looked down at the card and the note. Oh, yes, he indeed knew Gaedren. They went way back. If it weren't for Gaedren turning on him, he wouldn't have been forced into self-employment. That, of course, led to the job where... The giggling came on, harder this time, his mind going fuzzy in the process, like it always did when the little wretched thing pushed through. Declan tried holding it back, but the giggles crept out anyway, small at first, then building in pitch as they burst forth. He fought it again, like he did countless times, the gibbering, accompanied by whispered voices, sounding like they were right in his ears. He jumped, looking right and left, even as he got the giggling under control. His outburst had gotten Vonn's attention. The half-orc was wiping down the counter, and narrowed his eyes at Declan, muttering a curse. Declan leapt to his feet, fighting the swimming sensation in his head, either from his hangover or the imp, he wasn't sure. "Hey, barkeep," he said, "how bout a breakfast beer for the road?" The big man jerked a thumb at the door. "Piss off, ya mad fool!" "What?" Declan offered a real grin, along with a dramatic shrug. "I settled up wit' ya last night, didn't I?" "Yeah," Vonn said. "Now, get outta here 'fore ya run up another tab I gotta wait forever for you to pay!" Declan made a show of straightening his meager clothes, and offered an exaggerated bow. "I bid you, adieu!" "Yeah, yeah," Vonn growled now pointing at the door. "Just a-doo it now!"

Sorry for the noob question, but does this mean the application is all set?

Sorry, thought I had. That was weird. I think it's in there now.

Edited above to add.

Gotcha, thanks. I'm gonna go standard. Ready for review. Apologies if I got the feats/traits wrong (those always trip me up).

Hi! Finishing off my character today, I think. Just one question: Are the "unchained" versions of character classes allowed? I've heard that's better for rogues.

History/Background Declan grew up mostly on the streets, learning to pick pockets and pilfer goods at an early age, under the tutelage and heavy fist of a local crime lord. In his teens, a gang war left his employer and most of his compatriots dead. This left Declan on his own, with a few former gang members in his employ. He kept honing his skills, graduating to burglary. He did the occasional job for hire, but mostly relished the challenge. One day, he was asked to steal a golden statuette, a request from one wealthy patron who wanted to get back at another. The statuette, in the shape of a small, grinning creature, was said to hold a spirit of stone kind. Declan dismissed the warning as superstitious nonsense until his fingers touched the statuette, whereupon the impish spirit leapt into his head and has tormented him there ever since, giggling madly in the back of Declan's head. He is forever struggling to not be driven mad himself, and dreams now of being rid of the damned thong. All of this is, of course, an internal struggle. Some days, naturally, are better than others. He is prone to odd behavior, but those who don't know him dismiss him as mad. If they only knew... Role General sneakiness, trapfinding, and lockpicking, especially on doors. Appearance He is a human who looks to be in his early 30s. His wardrobe might once have been a smart combo of functional leathers and urban style, but it appears to be showing signs of neglect. His dark hair is equally unkempt, and he looks like he needs a shave. Behavior/Personality He speaks with a guttural accent that hints at his streets-based upbringing. He is overall friendly and easygoing. His past successes as a thief and burglar have bolstered his ego to the point where he might seem cocky, but on his best days he manages to temper himself with a mischievous air that can be charming. Alas, he exchanges moments of reasonable lucidity with bursts of madness. He has moments where he twitches at an unseen influence, or his eyes dart around, looking for who-knows-what. Then there's the giggling. Most of the time, he looks like he might be struggling to hold it back, but on occasion the gibbering sound bursts forth, making him seem to be quite mad. Stats Race: Human Age: 33 Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Str: 10 Dex: 18 Con: 13 Int: 14 Wis: 14 Cha: 12 AC: 16 (leather armor) Weapons: Short sword, sap, light crossbow Traits/feats Free AP background trait: Unhappy Childhood (tortured): +1 reflex bonus Standard traits: Reactionary: +2 Initiative checks Deft Dodger: +1 Reflex Feats: 1 - Buying background traits Weapon Finesse and Combat Expertise 2 - Human bonus feat: Improved feint

Hey there! Is this campaign newbie-friendly? I'm new to myth-weavers and Pathfinder (I only have 1e materials), but I played D&D lo so many years ago. Are you expecting experienced rpgers here? Totally get if you are, just wanted to ask before taking a shot at submitting a character (rogue).