Warlord, mercenary of darkness.

[own]

i just thought this one up and I don't have many ideas but one. he commands a troop of mercenaries. hes a hired killer. seeks the highest bounty and all ways gets his man... or demon.

[Chorkstain]

Man, OR, demon! That's a new and fresh perspective that should brighten up the lives of old lepers that lurk at abandoned bus stops.

[own]

think about it. what if this character was able hire more than one merc and customize them all.

[GunPowderScarrab]

nice idea, he would be more like an overlord. OWN, you should put up some skills this guy would have

[Doctor Salvador]

Not a fan of the concept, the idea of having an army of hirelings isn't very Diablo-ish. Especially a guy who is only in the adventure for the money. Sure, lots of people will do crazy stuff for cash, but travel into the mouth of hell with a couple other guys who are just in it for the money? Even in a fantasy that's pushin' it.

[own]

Ok, lets give him some back story.

The Warlord is a Militant leader that maintains power and control of territories by brute force. Commanding the fiercest of warriors, the Warlord is very efficient at this and fights for whom ever is willing to pay the price. This is until he returns to his homeland to find it has been destroyed by the forces of darkness. He curses high up above to find that some one is there listening to him. "Blame yourself! Warlord. Where were you in their hour of need? I mustn't interfere but I fear that I must once again find noble heroes to protect our dear sanctuary or you all may suffer the same fate," Tyrael emerges. He offers power and glory and most of all revenge for those of them brave enough to embark on this most holy quest.

Most are afraid as the air still stinks of death. "Beware, their deaths advocate still lingers near." just as that is said, an ambush insures and they all have no choice but to stand and fight. Ears are pierced by the screams of men being slaughtered by the soul eating demon and his hordes. With Tyraels help they are able to destroy the beast but not without severe causalities. The Warlord looks with despair at whats left of his army. "how can we fight that? it's madness!" one man says. Yes, Angel, "how do you think my men and I will able to defeat this such evil? If it weren't for you we would have been eaten by that monster." says the Warlord. He replys, "I would not ask this of you if i did not think it were possible. Within you lives the heart of a leader. I just how you have learned to draw strength from one another, I will teach to you hone these skill to increase each others strength 10fold.

Skill Trees:

1.Tactics- attack formations, defensive maneuvers, special merc skills. (sit, stand, stay, roll over)

2.passive/shout/aura- stat boosters

3.combat- mostly melee and a string of ranged. snipe?

[Kire]

What would really make this class is if he can specialize each merc to do a special task. One can be the tank, another a caster, a healer, a ranged attacker, etc. Then you could customize their equipment to support their build. That would help set it apart from the Necro.

[own]

What would really make this class is if he can specialize each merc to do a special task. One can be the tank, another a caster, a healer, a ranged attacker, etc. Then you could customize their equipment to support their build. That would help set it apart from the Necro.

yeah you got it. some micromanagement coupled with an acceptable ai equals some nice gameplay. If your guys died alot it wouldn't be that fun tho, but if they did hopefully a resurrect scroll or something would be able keep things going.