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Old 07-04-2002, 10:56 PM   #13
Mnemosyne
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One of the most interesting characters I've ever played was a pacifist.

Yeah, I had to level like hell when I wasn't RPing, but it was worth it. To build up her personality as someone very gruff, apparently rather cold and grumpy on the outside, but really trying to help, to heal as many as possible... trying to make her seem BADASS without resorting to threats, fighting or violence... THAT was a challenge. But it was worth it. It's very worth it.

Think about it... how many healers are there out there? Would it make SENSE for them to go traipsing off into the unknown to kill things with a party? A character who should be instead devoted to health and healing? She can hold her own, of course, she can defend herself... but for her, violence is the last option and should be avoided at all costs.

Another fun one was an elderly oracle. Around 85 years old, old, wrinkly, bent over and not in too good physical shape, but still tough as shoe leather and still knows a trick or two with magic. Also prone to fits of clairvoyance. THOSE were fun to act out.
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