Back when I could get a weekly fix for my tabletop RPG habit, I really loved sketching stuff like landi's several offerings in this thread. But now all he's really doing is fueling my appetite for more on the Elemental back story and more on the custom-content mechanics.

Just how bad was that cataclysm? Is there anything like a legacy aristocracy that might toss out a miscreant son like Leo? If the official back story has no room for a champion like Leo, will the custom-content functionality enable landi to build a home for him? Inquiring minds want to know.

I'm on a roll!

Name:  Commiac
hair/eye: Red hair, brown eyes  (big bushy beard)
Portrait: (see above)
Base class:  Acolyte/priest

History:  Ever since his youth, Commic has been deticated to his lord.  He is deticated to spreading the world of his god and to protecting the weak.  He forswore his love and other earthy emotions to better his pursuit of his savior.

Strong stats:
Toughness
Will

weak stats:
Agility

Abilities:
Life spells: He follows the type of magic that is most apprpriate to doing his savior's will (protection and healing)
Large shield: This guy toats a freakin' tower shield.   (see "large shield" in MoM)
Full armor:  He is capable of wear all armor including full plate armor and anything else. 

Advanced class dev > archpriest > holy avatar

So, found a mount that is better than... braes.

I wish they make a lot of portraits and make a big customizability for the Channeler is the one character that can represent the player like said. Maybe even at the multiplayer games, players can have it's own more personalized Channeller, like pictures and some colors maybe. The heroes, I think you find them along your jorney and they might be random in the looks and we can't change them. But the Channeler is always a mage only.

good question.  I would make him a custom hero if nothing else (since obviously I would have limets) or maybe my own mod.  I mean I imagine his existing family would be something similar to the families I mention in my fan-faction Impural in Luckmann's empire thread.  It could be part of the early families that rebuilt  (since it would not be turn 1 that he appears after all, allowing for him to be 2nd or 3rd generation)

Name: Freed

hair/eye color:  black (short mullet hair)

portrait: coming soon

history:  He was a premature birth which was seen as a bad omen and unmanly of his father, as a result he was abused and treated poorly.  He grew cold and unloving of others, especially after some rough conflicts involving local waring states.  After a tramatic experiance involving being captured by a war-group, he left his home to become a bounty hunter.  He collected his prized weapon, which was once said to be a curse blade but does not seem to effect him.

Major stats:
Strength
Toughness
Agility

weak stats:
Will (magic resist)
Charisma

special Abilies:
Special sword:  This sword perminantly gives the cursed status effect to holder.  The swor bypasses any weapon resistances of enemies.

Extreme luck:  The luck variable on his attacks and saves make a greater difference than others.

already Cursed:  Negates curse status effects (including his sword's)
Well prepared:  In addition to swords, he also can use bows, crossbows, and guns.  He almost always has a back-up ranged weapon on him with at least a few shots (maybe limited ammo)

Advanced class dev  >   Weapon master > Cursed one (werewolf?)

This is actually a modified version of one of my more developed characters by the same name I created in my spare time before.  Full story here (word doc format), though while the setting is post-apocolyptic it is supposed to be vampire hunter D type setting over Master of Magic type setting.

create a character:  Fan service series  (I plan to make more of these.  It labels it to be an un-original character that I hope will bring a smile to everybody's face)

Name:  Bob the builder

Hair/eye color:  brown (wears hardhat)

portrait: 

history:  For as long as he can remember Bob has loved building things.   He may be crazy as he often finds himself talking to his favorite chariot, crane, and wagon, but the man's so talented that nobody brings it up.  He helps with any building construction, and he is extremely talented with architecture which makes him a valuable resource when trying to destroy it on the battle field.

Major stats:
Toughness (this guy is so tough, he doesn't need safty eye protection)
Perception
Charisma

weak stats:
Will

Abilities:
(overland) building help > when stationed in a city, Bob's inteligance is added as work output of the town towards any building construction.

Seige expert: All seige equipment in army gain bonus damage when with Bob

This-vehicle-is-my-friend: 1/battle > calls to his new best friend, <target seige weapon>, who gets a free attack to show Bob how much he loves him.

Advance class up > Bob the un:builder > Bob the master architech

Bob the Builder reminds me how much I want to see some sort of units (specialized champions or maybe just an 'officer class') that are for non-combat stuff. I'm sure I'd experiment with essence investing in someone who came along and was able to get my construction crews to build faster and/or better. He needs a connection to Earth at the very least.

Yeah, well he's obviously very specilized.  He I think would be best if there were limited hero slots original MoM style, because you'd have to sacrifice one of the 6 spaces for a guy who builds faster.  Is it worth it?  I'd say yes, especially early game.   Late game?  probebly not, since you need to focus on building armies, not buildings  (then again, the bonuses to seige might make it worth it again.  I imagine he sees a chariot or catapult with a huge cartoony face)

So, GW Swicord, how would you change him?  I'd like to see your version of "bob the builder" hero.

Haha you definitely brought a smile to my face with that one

That said, noooo! No hero limits! It's already planned for there to be sacrifices in having lots of heroes - essence. Personally I think that's a much better tradeoff than, "Oh noez, I only have one more spot for a hero!" It's such an artificial limitation and it doesn't scale with anything (it could be a game option, but it still doesn't scale dynamically with in-game situations). Instead of "Do you sacrifice one of 6 spaces for a guy who builds faster?" it's, "Do I invest all this essence into a guy who builds faster?"

Re hard caps on champion units, I'm solidly with pigeon. (And please, feel free to call me GW--that 'handle' is an accident from my ancient registration of GalCiv1--I had no idea it was associated with a forum sprawl).

Re my Bob remark, I wasn't thinking of changing him, I was just repeating my hope that not all champion units will be combat-oriented. I really want to see things like Champion Builders, Champion Farmers, Champion Smiths, Champion Alchemists, etc.

That sort of thing would be even more fun in combo with administrator slots for population centers and a unit type that sits between combat regulars and champions (an 'officer/administrator' class). That way, we'd have another set of choices similar to the six-slot limit--do you put that champion to work in their area of expertise, or do you sacrifice some of the gain you'd get from doing that in exchange for doing something like helping a city specialize in training warriors, building weapons, training medics, or whatnot.

Name: Iracam Thresk.
Hair: White (Aged. Orig. light brown).
Eye Color: Light Azurite Blue.

Species, race: Human, Ursan.
Class: Bear Paladin (formally 'Primarch')
Major statistics: Strength, Will.
Minor statistics: Agility.

Abilities:
Bear - Base bear-mount ability. Gives 'Maul' attack, +1 Toughness, +1 Movement.
Off. Channelling I (Fire) - Spellcasting (offensive) of the first degree, fire.
Def. Channelling II (Life) - Spellcasting (defensive) of the second degree, life.
Leadership - Confers bonuses to surrounding troops.
Weapon Proficiency (Elonged Longsword) - Proficiency in mount-only extended longswords.
Armor Proficiency (Light Plate) - Medium armor of interlocking plates, rather than heavy fullplate or full-coverage chain-/scalemails.

History: A military hero of the Ursaris Hierarchy for a good 60 years of active service, Bear Paladin & General, Primarch Iracam Thresk is a legend in his own right, with an entire city square centered around his likeness in the Imperial capital of Varencia. A descendant of the noble House of Thresk, he grew up tempered by laws and ritual, but grew with ambition, reaching the rank of Squire by his 16th year, often climbing several castes per year. By his 30th year he was the youngest citizen in recorded history to have achieved the rank of Knight; and stayed there through merit.

Serving the Empire faithfully for many decades alongside his bear-steed and compatriot, Asario, he is one of the extremely few that have achieved the blessing of Emperor Varenios Silveric himself, allowing both to continue to serve ever onward for Glory, Majesty, and Unity. Now a weathered old man by any standard, both Iracam and Asario's hair have paled to pearly white, but in their eyes there are yet not a single gleam of feebleness or age, and they are believed immortal by some of their comrades, chosen by God himself as his avatar amongst the masses.

Name: Prior Nylathem.
Hair: Pale brown.
Eye Color: Blue-green.

Species, race: Human, Ursan.
Class: High Magister (formally 'Grand Prior').
Major statistics: Intellect, Will.
Minor statistics: Charisma.

Abilities:
Summoner - Summoned units have a bonus to duration, life and strength.
Infitialis Arcana - Can detect & negate the magic of others, using his own mana.
Def. Channelling II (Life) - Spellcasting (defensive) of the second degree, life.
Def. Channelling II (Fire) - Spellcasting (defensive) of the second degree, fire.
Off. Channelling II (Life) - Spellcasting (offensive) of the second degree, life.
Off. Channelling III (Fire) - Spellcasting (offensive) of the third degree, fire.

History: Less of a hero and more of a national icon of the Ursaris Hierarchy, High Magister & Grand Prior Nylathem have been a stalwart servant of God-Lord Varenios for longer than anyone can remember. He was there before the forming of the first tower, he was there before the breaking of the stones, and before the formation of the quartz, the onyx, and the azurite.

His lifetime of recorded events span well over a hundred years, and is believed to be the first man to be granted the blessing of God, and the first Prior of the Church of God. Rarely seen amongst the peasantry and the noble castes, he is nontheless active to this day, tutoring youngling Initiates in the teachings of God and spellcasting - but also hold religious service during major holidays, such as Twelfth-Reckoning and Plebestice. He rarely, however, attend the formal, weekly sermons; preferring, according to rumors, to meet with God-Lord Varenios himself.

Recent activities and situations have forced Nylathem to again take a more public stance in the defense of the Hierarchy and the Ursan people, despite his own wishes. He detest the leadership position, but acknowledges it's necessity, serving without question.

Name: Socratio.
Hair: Unknown (Black).
Eye Color: Unknown (Blue).

Species, race: Human, Ursan.
Class: None (Assassin, Commander; No formal rank)
Major statistics: Agility, Toughness.
Minor statistics: Will.

Abilities:
Stealth - Always stealthed.
Leadership - Confers bonuses to attached troops.
Field Commander - Confers aspects of own abilities onto attached troops.
Assassination - Can carry out assassination missions, always attacks weakest enemy first.
Blink - Can teleport to nearby adjacent squares w/ or w/o troops.
Haste - Can increase the speed and movement, w/ or w/o troops.

History: Originally part of the Ursaris Hierarchy Officio Imperialis, Officer 'Socratio' was amongst the most unknown operatives within the hierarchy - to his credit. The men & women of the Officio Imperialis doesn't officially exist. If they die glorious deaths in combat, succeed or fail in their missions, they recieve the same fame and honour regardless. None.

Due to recent changes in policy, 'Socratio' was recently "promoted" to field commander, at the grudgingly acceptance of a number of prominent Generals. Put in command of a regular group of Special Tactics and Reconnaissance, as well as a select group of former comrades, 'Socratio' now leads his group of men & women as a military wing of the Officio Imperialis - unseen, unknown, unbridled. Unrecognized.

And no, I don't know why they keep getting more and more offset like that. It's incredibly annoying, but these boards already have so many quirks I can't even be bothered to look for reasons behind why half my posts look like shit, anymore.

It has to do with the HTML.  I find it happens most when I copy-paste from a word proccessor.  I now filter all my posts through textpad to cut down on extra junk.   I also (when its a problem) I actually manually check the HTML, removing anything I don't think I need.