Hello all, needing help with some backstory and lore for my character (my first time playing as PC)
Stark - Variant Human, Male, Pirate, Blue Draconic Sorcerer
I have tried my hand which is at the bottom of this thread. I am aiming for Stark to be a distant cousin of one of the other PCs
Personality Traits:
My language is as foul as an otyugh nest.
To me, a tavern brawl is a nice way to get to know a new city.
I stretch the truth for the sake of a good story.
Ideals:
Freedom. The sea is freedom — the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. (Chaotic)
People. I’m committed to my crewmates, not to ideals. (Neutral)
Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good)
Bonds:
I’ll always remember my first ship.
I’m loyal to my captain first, everything else second.
Flaws:
I’ll say anything to avoid having to do extra work.
My pride will probably lead to my destruction.
I can’t help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across
My attempt:
Stark knows very little of his bloodline. He was raised by a band of misfits who sought to follow the wind and be free as such. Captain Sarcossa of the ship, Bar Maiden. Bought the boy for 1SP from a young desperate woman who was skin and bones, Marie. As the captain carried Stark to the ship, He broke free and ran back to Marie. Managing to tear a stone with the center carved out from her before Sarcossa tossed him back towards the ship. While they raised the boy, he was no spoiled child, he often fought the crew for his meals. Upon puberty, he discovered he had magical prowess. He would often experiment with his new found abilities at the bow of the ship under the careful eye of Captain Sarcossa. While raising the boy to be a loyal member under his command, he was careful to ensure Stark was well reminded of how lucky he was. Despite their arguments and differences, the crew was family to Stark and Sarcossa, his father. Sailing the seas and drinking their body weight in alcohol. They would only steal enough as was needed with the odd pickings here and there just for the thrill. So long as they felt free, they were joyous and disconcerted with passing ships. Until Stark was cruelly awoken one night adrift, unsure of what had happened aside from the stern of a passing ship that read, “Glasz Dread”, and the thundering outpour of cannons and cries of his family.
I am not sure if my attempt is ok or too much or even too little. What do you think
Your attempt is good. You can add more detail, but it isn’t neccesary.
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All hail the great and mighty platypus.
Resisting is simply standing in front of the tide and pushing at it. Even if you endure at first, you will eventually break down. Adapting, by contrast, is turning into a fish.
-me
Rangers are not underpowered. They’re just exploration-oriented.
What you have done is given the DM some good plot hooks and an idea of how your character came to be. The only thing you might need is a way to tie him into the campaign. So maybe he is trying to get money to pay for ship or information of the location of “Glasz Dread”
Hello all, needing help with some backstory and lore for my character (my first time playing as PC)
Stark - Variant Human, Male, Pirate, Blue Draconic Sorcerer
I have tried my hand which is at the bottom of this thread. I am aiming for Stark to be a distant cousin of one of the other PCs
Bonds:
I’ll always remember my first ship.
I’m loyal to my captain first, everything else second.
My attempt:
Stark knows very little of his bloodline. He was raised by a band of misfits who sought to follow the wind and be free as such. Captain Sarcossa of the ship, Bar Maiden. Bought the boy for 1SP from a young desperate woman who was skin and bones, Marie. As the captain carried Stark to the ship, He broke free and ran back to Marie. Managing to tear a stone with the center carved out from her before Sarcossa tossed him back towards the ship. While they raised the boy, he was no spoiled child, he often fought the crew for his meals. Upon puberty, he discovered he had magical prowess. He would often experiment with his new found abilities at the bow of the ship under the careful eye of Captain Sarcossa. While raising the boy to be a loyal member under his command, he was careful to ensure Stark was well reminded of how lucky he was. Despite their arguments and differences, the crew was family to Stark and Sarcossa, his father. Sailing the seas and drinking their body weight in alcohol. They would only steal enough as was needed with the odd pickings here and there just for the thrill. So long as they felt free, they were joyous and disconcerted with passing ships. Until Stark was cruelly awoken one night adrift, unsure of what had happened aside from the stern of a passing ship that read, “Glasz Dread”, and the thundering outpour of cannons and cries of his family.
I am not sure if my attempt is ok or too much or even too little. What do you think
Your attempt is good. You can add more detail, but it isn’t neccesary.
All hail the great and mighty platypus.
Resisting is simply standing in front of the tide and pushing at it. Even if you endure at first, you will eventually break down. Adapting, by contrast, is turning into a fish.
-me
Rangers are not underpowered. They’re just exploration-oriented.
My homebrew setting: https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/story-lore/94809-wakai-a-setting-inspired-by-japanese-folklore-and
This account is kinda old and I haven’t used it in a while
What you have done is given the DM some good plot hooks and an idea of how your character came to be. The only thing you might need is a way to tie him into the campaign. So maybe he is trying to get money to pay for ship or information of the location of “Glasz Dread”
I am joining a group who has already campaigned together. I think they are doing dragon of icespire peak next which is where i will be introduced.