Quote Originally Posted by Lysander View Post
Well, Charm person has one very useful aspect over simply killing them. It causes someone to help you out with all their ability, within whatever they're usually willing to do for friends.

You: Charm Person!
Enemy Wizard: *Charmed* Hey, I like you! You're all right.
You: Cool. Now cast all your buff spells on me and my allies. Now that we're friends you have no enemies, so you don't need them for yourself!
Enemy Wizard: Sure! *numerous buff spells*
You: Where do you keep your spellbook by the way? We should exchange spells while I'm in town.
Enemy Wizard: Ok! I have a decoy book filled with explosive runes locked up in my study. Pretty smart right? The real book is in an invisible bag of holding hanging from the ceiling.
You: Thanks buddy. Hey, why don't you take a nap. I'm throwing a party later and you're invited, so you should be well rested cause we're gonna dance all night!
Enemy Wizard: Ok. *closes eyes*
You: Nighty night.
Fighter Ally: *coup de grace*
Smart. And sneaky. I like it. Alot. But...
For more straightforward types though, incapacitate him.Tie him up. Use a spell to make him tell the truth (zone of truth, discern lies etc.) or Intimidation. Kill him afterwards (using coup de grace if you like), and throw him in a shallow grave.

But charming a wizard (high will saves) is hard, plus his has spellcraft so he knows what you are up to. And if you think you've got better DC than he has will save, then probably you've already got better spells than him...so kill him just for xp.