Many thanks to you all
Kathryn: What painting is that you use for your avatar? That looks exquisite!
Elf Marshall S.H.E.: my artwork is my life, so thank you ever so much for the kind compliment!
Doug: Thanks for the clarification on Non-human
I was quite confused for a moment there lol
In General: Indeed, I do not mean Inquisitor, nor Heretic in any religious sense. I am trying to tailor my character to the "Shadowbane Inquisitor" from D&D. But I respect the want for religious implications to be left out, so I shall try and redirect the concept terms to something more fitting.
Perhaps simply "Shadowbane" as the Occupation title? That really does sum it up in a nutshell. I am happy with that
Indeed, I want to strive for high influence. Someone in the line of work I seek must be ready to call upon contacts and network to keep tabs on his targets. I will take the very welcome advice and forgo Trade.
Now, for Hatred and Heretic.... I can see the problem with Hatred causing unpleasant circumstances. However, I think it fits in with this characters' ideals.
And I need another term for Heretic. It should imply someone deeper than a criminal, someone more evil. A Shadowbane is sent far and wide to hunt down.... jaywalkers? Meh. LOL Of course that coupled with Hatred would make a VERY interesting character!!!!!
Woa be the party member who does not heed the crosswalk while in my preseance!
The Undead thing or Rogue Mage thing might work. I can see being sent all over the place to hunt them. But even then I think it a little too specific. Would it be possible to write up Hatred for my missions' target? I.E. If the Crown sends me on a mission to hunt down and exterminate "Scherg-Merg the Evil wannabe", then that is who the Hatred kicks in for. It doesn't have to be the big boss baddy of the adventure. I would be traveling with the party for reasons of just going in the same direction; or my target working for thier target, etc.
One final bit that I want to ask about and I am glad that you, Doug, let me know about being able to custom rules...... I like the Shadowbane for its ability to mix fighting dirty with feeling righteous in sense of duty. The class in D&D is famous for using sneak attacks from Rogue levels and Smite from Paladin levels. I understand that Heavy armour in CARPS eliminates the hiding and thus sneaking and backstabbing abilities. Is there any way I can tailor something to fit both of those abilities?
Perhaps a "medium" type of armour where it is both composed of a little bit of heavy (metal) and a little bt of light (leather) armour? I am an armour smith, I make my own (in real life), so perhaps I can use that as a personal merit to offset a custom rule? Also, since the purpose is custom armour for sneaking and hiding; maybe special custom (medium) armour made of dark hues in color?
Citing ideas from D&D again (sorry if that bugs anyone, but it is one of my largest sources of ideas) they have "Silent moves" where the armour is specially oiled, and "Shadowed" specially darkly tinted. I have some dark russeted iron Ive been using lately that after its all done has this beautiful gothic dark sheen. So "shadowed" armour I can make
The only reason Im begging on this armour ruling is that I work mostly in metal. I can get metal at a fraction of the cost of leather. I really cannot afford leather except for strapping and a few additives here and there. Know what I mean?
What do you all think about these ideas?