We are Hiring!
Join the acclaimed Acquisitions Incorporated Today!
We are looking for individuals that seek the unknown, willing to venture where none have, or even get back their money. 
(I am talking about you James, an electrum is still an electrum)
Experience needed? No! We just need your enthusiasm, your devotion, or need for a steady pay per month.
Any that seek to apply, should head for the our newest branch opening at Waterdeep, the city of Splendors!
Join today, and become the Hero, be the Legend, or get that pay you deserve.
Acquisitions Incorporated is not responsible for any injuries, deaths, or missing people. Any claims to such is simple slander and mere speculation. Any evidence must be confirmed by victim and perpetrator before a court, otherwise evidence is simple conjecture without a solid basis.

(This is a recruitment thread for the Acq Inc campaign. Beginning with the adventures set by the original sourcebook and even leading to running their own franchise. The following shall be the 'resume' form to submit to apply)

• Name:
• Race:
• Class:
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please):
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated:
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation?:

(For more info, all races shall be accepted with the exception of homebrew, needs review to permit. All players will start at 1st level. As with the new PHB, you may choose a feat of your choosing unless choosing a background from the new PHB(2024). Stats shall be rolled via post with reroll 1s once. Stats may be rerolled again on a new post but shall null and void the previous stats post, meaning you shall be left with newest post as the only option. Please ignore the struck portion of the 'resume'.) Answering the question shall get you 10 gold, you know, a real currency.

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• Name: Trix
• Race: Changeling
• Class: Bard
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): Put on a one-person play and was fired 99% sure it’s because I’m a changeling and not because of the pranks I pulled
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated: Money It’s a great company that I’ve definitely heard of and sounds great to work for.
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: 6 feet under or Buying out my previous employer 
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation? I’m friendly, charismatic, and can get people to spill their secrets. I can also look like someone else 

Let's give it a try...

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Let's give it a try...

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 Those look workable

• Name: Finnian Greenbottle
• Race: Halfling
• Class: Rogue
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): Grew up as street kid after mom passed away *cue the sad violin music* On the streets you have to do all sorts of things to survive, fortunately for Finnian he was good a five-finger discounts. 
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated: It's a paid gig and I get to acquire things.  What could be better? Well, no work at all and all of the benefits, but since that's not likely to happen...
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Hopefully wealthy, retired, and enjoying wine, women, and song.  
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation? I'm good at...borrowing things, perhaps on a permanent basis. Or at least that's what the constable said.

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Let's give it a try...

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 Those look workable

• Name: Finnian Greenbottle
• Race: Halfling
• Class: Rogue
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): Grew up as street kid after mom passed away *cue the sad violin music* On the streets you have to do all sorts of things to survive, fortunately for Finnian he was good a five-finger discounts. 
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated: It's a paid gig and I get to acquire things.  What could be better? Well, no work at all and all of the benefits, but since that's not likely to happen...
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Hopefully wealthy, retired, and enjoying wine, women, and song.  
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation? I'm good at...borrowing things, perhaps on a permanent basis. Or at least that's what the constable said.

 Character Sheet

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https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/136345968/RUVGmW

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• Name: Gabriel Veles Aes Sedai
• Race: Human, I hope... but who in the Hells knows at this point. (Goliath)
• Class: Mostly Sorcerer (Draconic), a little Warlock (maybe Archfey, not sure if I'll get that far, yet) — Might start Warlock 1 just for Wisdom Save Proficiency, but yeah.
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): Grandad befriended a Giant Shaman, had his body inscribed with Giant magic and runes, and firmly began the process of twisting the family bloodline. Dad axed a dying Dragon until it expired and somehow gained some of its powers, further messing things up. Mom claims she tricked an Archfey... Gods know whether that's true or not, but the fact is, they named me. Now my eyes change colours at random times, my hair grows to exactly the same length as before the instant it's cut, except when it changes its mind, I was born with Giantkin runes all over my skin, sneeze actual Fire, and my farts smell like literal godsdamned roses. And that's what I've found so far.
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated: It's either that or starting a cult, at this point.
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Dead, most likely. Two generations of lunatics have gained power beyond their comprehension through nothing short of unbelievable luck. One of these days, it'll be time to collect, and I get the feeling I'll be the one left with the bill.
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation?: Money's all make-believe anyway. Just like my chances of saving my immortal soul. So just give it to me, I guess. I'll get rid of it for you. My family's kind of a big deal, I guess. (And have I mentioned I'm desperate?)

Edit: Ran with the motifs from one of the Acq Inc backgrounds: Celebrity Adventurer's Scion. Hope it's good. If you end up going for the character, feel free to fill in whatever blanks you'd like (including none, it's totally ok if this is all backstory, and never impacts a single line of text), and ask for any changes you'd prefer. I have no expectations, and am more than happy to oblige. Thanks!

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 Name: Vorthas

Race: Unbound Satarre (Book of Ebon Tides)

Class: Sorcerer/Shadow Magic

Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): I was born over in the Shadow Realm, kind of by accident. My parents were planar explorers, you see, and they tried to siphon energy from an overcharged shadow crystal... resulting in me somehow! We moved back to the material plane as a family, but as soon as I left for university they just disappeared. I hope they haven't gone exploring without me!

Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated: I'm really interested in 'venturing where none have' to learn, not to mention see if my parents might have been there! Getting paid for it is just the icing on the cake.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Hopefully alive! Earning lots of money for my dads so they can retire well once I find them!

Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation?: Everything is currency somewhere out there, right? I have a great nose for finding planar portals and secret doors! Great for getting into interesting places and finding nifty items the company might be interested in. I'm also super interested in learning and willing to travel, all over the multiverse if necessary!

Character sheet: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/136351997/8J7qKV

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• Name: Roy Biv
• Race: Halfling 
• Class: warlock
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): A very colorful fellow who had a knack for making money off money, finding money, and improving hoards of money. With skills like that, why do all the work when you can have others work for you, sure you still have to get your hands dirty once in awhile. But why not?
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated: franchising.
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Owning Waterdeep.
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation?: first, electrum is a very viable currency, for if nothing else to signal a cry for help or a criminal contact- like a safe word. Second, if you don’t let me join the corporation, I am fully confident I can create, hire, and operate a rival company that can threaten your future earnings and potential.

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This looks awesome, I'd love to join! I've had a great idea for a character, hopeful the background isn't too long! Thanks for considering me! 

• Name: Pushover Gerilwitz
• Race: Tiefling
• Class: Wizard
• Stats:  9 16 14 12 18 12
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please): 'When I was young, I was always bullied by other kids, not just because of my race, but also because of how I'm so easily pressured into doing things for others in fear that I'd upset them if I didn't, so much so that I'd almost always follow anybody's orders! So, when my father passed away, he entrusted me with Aebelskink, who was a powerful archdevil, but has now been turned into a blank spellbook by powerful magic, and kept that way. He hoped I would find some agency in my life by becoming a wizard, so gave it to me as his dying wish, so I of course followed his orders! Also Aebelskink sometimes talks to me and only I can hear. They tell me to do things like 'set them free' or 'unleash the power of the Nine Hells', but I haven't figured out how to do that yet, so can't. I hope I haven't upset them....'
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated:  'I was told that I need to get a job eventually, so here I am! Also, I, um, need someone to tell me what to do, so, a boss would be great!'
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: 'I'm not quite sure, where would you like me to be?'
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation?: 'I'm happy to do whatever you'd like me to! Unless you don't want me to do anything for you, and in that case I guess I could do that for you...but wait hang on wouldn't that mean- no Aebelskink I told you I don't know when the next blood moon is!'

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• Name:  Sigurd Squallrider
• Race: Human
• Class: Barbarian (Path of the Storm)
• Inspiring or Depressing Backstory, (short form please):  "Why do you care? If you really need to know my mother gave birth to me on the high seas.  I was a member of a family of pirates.   Short story on how I got here:  They were wiped out during a clan war, I got sold into slavery, escaped and now I'm here looking for work."
• Reason for applying for Acquisitions Incorporated:  Even though I was raised as a pirate, my mother took pains to educate me.  One thing I learned from the books is that commerce control is the way to go to ensure wealth.  Why break you own back when you can get others to do it for you.
• Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Controlling the flow of commerce on the docks in a busting port city.    Like Water Deep.
• Is Electrum a viable currency? Why should we let you join our corporation?: "Do you really want me working for potential competitors?"

Sigurd Squallrider's Character Sheet - D&D Beyond