Non-Combatant PC?

[kdresser]

Would a player need house rules to play a character who refuses to engage in combat due to the PC's personality (pacifist, scared of death, non confrontational)? Has anyone attempted this? I could easily imagine a gardening Hobbit with a thirst for wisdom and adventure, but a distaste for killing and a fear of death. I could also see a Wayward Elf choosing rigid pacifism out of principal. What are your thoughts?

[aramis]

Not really. The Defensive stance can be narrated as dodging and weaving, hiding in cover, etc.

The Enhearten Comrades acton from Open Stance can be used on song, as well.

[kdresser]

Speaking of inconvenient personalities and traits, I found a cool site that lists random dysfunctional quirks your PC can have. I think it would be fun to combine a few of these to give your character some...character. I haven't seen these types of traits played out much in the TOR play throughs ive tried or listened to. Sounds like a fun way to play.

http://www.rpgalchemy.com/101-player-ch ... irks-1-50/

[Stormcrow]

Or you could just, you know, not get into fights.