queen_of_ashes19, you have to do what’s important to you. You can’t let anyone else judge you for wanting to do something out of the norm. I wish I had known that ages ago. But now that I know that, and if it’s just between me and my friends, at the end of the day it’s not that important. If you’re doing something for worldwide view, and you want it to be authentic, then you should maybe do some research. Otherwise, you could add elements of both their culture and your own imagination. You’re the person who works your own character.

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(I am bumping this post bc I think it is a worthy read.)

From my experience as a player and DM (online and IRL), as long as you have a good understanding with your group, and that you are not disrespecting the culture that you are representing, there should not be an issue. I am Asian, and I just started playing a voodoo witch doctor (he is actually based on the Disney character Dr. Facilier, long story). It never occurred to me to bring this facet of the character to the DM, for I never thought he would have a problem with this. The character also has a faux Jamaican accent. I explained the reasoning/story behind it to the DM, and he was cool with it. I play the character as I envisioned he would be in the adventure, and as far as I am concerned, he is a living breathing person. Just in like in real life, I never disrespect another person (player or DM), and as long as your character does the same, one should not have to worry about offending anyone.

I hope that you have the opportunity to play your Zulu character, and demonstrate to the world what is is all about. We all could use more cultural diversity in D&D or anything for that matter, really. Cheers.

 Thankyou, Wolfy911. I'll be sure to remember that.