Hello all! In honor of the spooky season I am deciding to try my hand at a homebrew horror campaign. This is just the recruitment thread so you can post character applications here. All races and classes are okay, if you would like to use homebrew please just ask me first so I can check it. We will be starting at level 5, point buy for stats, starting equipment and one uncommon magic item. (This is not first come first serve I will put together a party I think fits together well)
You are an experienced adventurer who received a letter from an old party member saying he was in dire need of you and the old party members. He said for you all to meet outside of the Withering Forest and more would be explained.
Kristyl looks over the letter with intense curiosity, why would they reach out now? It had been years since they saw each other last... They thought that was the end of their ventures, but I suppose the life of a fighter is never truly over. One last favor she told herself as she made her way for Withering Forest.
Backstory: I'll keep this short and simple, in order to maintain some setting ambiguity - unless you can provide us with more info on the world? :)
Wicker Nightroot was one of the countless youths born into the tribe of the Withering Forest - or 'Witherden' - to be abducted by the hag Ilda Mannish and fettered in her cellar for subsequent devouring. While her fellow detainees were not so lucky, Wicker used her cunning to sidestep Ilda's carnivorous tendencies and become somewhat of a consort - gathering herbs and mushrooms for the witch, chiming ditties, and the like. After several years of patient planning, she befriended her captress' feline familiar (whom was trusted by Ilda to keep an eye on Wicker) and persuaded it to cease surveillance temporarily. Utilizing traditional Lotusden knowledge and the array of herbs available, she then concocted a draught of sleeping poultice and slipped it into Ilda's evening tea - and while she snored, the halfling slit her throat. This act siphoned the dead hag's powers into Wicker, who escaped into the darkness of the woods. Since, she has taken up a life of wandering... honing her newfound powers in a more altruistic way than her predecessor.
Personality: Think classical Sherlock, who is polite and mannerly, rather than the abrasive (yet fantastic) Cumberbatch Sherlock. He has a high sense of professionalism that drives his actions. He can not leave a mystery or unsolved case alone. There are times where he focuses so much on a case or curiosity that the rest of his life is neglected. While polite and respectful to everyone he meets, no matter their background, he sometimes says things that can be unintentionally hurtful. He has no family outside of his adopted orphanage family, to whom he is extremely loyal.
Background: Investigator
I usually make characters for Exandria, but he is human and can fit anywhere.
Arklos was raised in an orphanage in Rexxentrum with a tight knit family of orphans, their pet ferret, and their beloved caretaker. He joined the military to improve his prospects. During his service in the Righteous Brand as an intelligence officer, Arklos encountered his Kyrn Dynasty counterpart and realized that they were two sides of the same coin. This Lens Agent had indeed spent a former lifetime as the son of Zemnian diplomats to Xhorhas last century. Arklos found that the only difference between them was superficial. Feeling dissatisfied with the Righteous Brand, he returned to Rexxentrum and set up shop as a private investigator. After 10 years of hard work he has finally made a good name for himself and has been contracted to handle some serious business for some local nobles. He has a comfortable life in the capital and while not invited into the noble circles, he is at least respected (and feared by some) throughout the city.
Class: Paladin 2/Blood hunter 3 (Order of the Lycan)
Background: Folk Hero
Backstory: Alastor had potential to become a great paladin since the day he started training. Despite his heritage, he became one of the town's most loved protectors, warding off any threat that arose. All he wanted was to provide safety for his home, however that dream was stripped from him after the night the werewolves attacked. He and his squad were able to drive them out with minimal injuries, but Alastor himself was bitten during the fight. Knowing he now posed a threat to his home, he left (with the town's blessing) hoping to find a cure or a way to control the new beast inside of him. During his travels, he was recruited by a Blood Hunter order, they taught him to control the beast. Since then, he has been using his new power to protect from, and purge evil from the realm.
Hello all! In honor of the spooky season I am deciding to try my hand at a homebrew horror campaign. This is just the recruitment thread so you can post character applications here. All races and classes are okay, if you would like to use homebrew please just ask me first so I can check it. We will be starting at level 5, point buy for stats, starting equipment and one uncommon magic item. (This is not first come first serve I will put together a party I think fits together well)
You are an experienced adventurer who received a letter from an old party member saying he was in dire need of you and the old party members. He said for you all to meet outside of the Withering Forest and more would be explained.
Apply below with:
Name-
Race-
Class-
Background-
Name: Kristyl Berevan
Race: Drow
Class: Otherbreaker Paladin
Background: Mercenary
Magic Items: Hellfire Greataxe
Kristyl looks over the letter with intense curiosity, why would they reach out now? It had been years since they saw each other last... They thought that was the end of their ventures, but I suppose the life of a fighter is never truly over. One last favor she told herself as she made her way for Withering Forest.
Kristyl Berevan's Character Sheet - D&D Beyond (dndbeyond.com)
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https://ddb.ac/characters/86039277/TWVIq3
Name: Lilith
Race: High Elf
Class: Diviner Wizard
Background: Cloistered Scholar
Coriana - Company of the Grey Chain
Wagner - Dragon Heist: Bards.
DM - The Old Keep
Name: Rexx Ironhide
Race: Leonin
Class: Champion Fighter
Background: Gladiator
Hi there - very interested in this!
Name: Wicker Nightroot
Race: Hexblood lineage (lotusden halfling, originally)... a little witchiness for the halloween season ;)
Class: Druid (Circle of the Thicket - homebrew)
Background: Custom
Uncommon magic item: Nature’s Mantle (TCoE)
Backstory: I'll keep this short and simple, in order to maintain some setting ambiguity - unless you can provide us with more info on the world? :)
Wicker Nightroot was one of the countless youths born into the tribe of the Withering Forest - or 'Witherden' - to be abducted by the hag Ilda Mannish and fettered in her cellar for subsequent devouring. While her fellow detainees were not so lucky, Wicker used her cunning to sidestep Ilda's carnivorous tendencies and become somewhat of a consort - gathering herbs and mushrooms for the witch, chiming ditties, and the like. After several years of patient planning, she befriended her captress' feline familiar (whom was trusted by Ilda to keep an eye on Wicker) and persuaded it to cease surveillance temporarily. Utilizing traditional Lotusden knowledge and the array of herbs available, she then concocted a draught of sleeping poultice and slipped it into Ilda's evening tea - and while she snored, the halfling slit her throat. This act siphoned the dead hag's powers into Wicker, who escaped into the darkness of the woods. Since, she has taken up a life of wandering... honing her newfound powers in a more altruistic way than her predecessor.
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Name: Kasimir Grasswalker
Race: Varient Human
Class: Ranger/ Gloomstalker
Background: Urchin
Uncommon Magic Item: cloak of elvenkind
Character Sheet: https://ddb.ac/characters/86043437/pDXF3J
NAME: Locke (aka Thaddeus Smith)
RACE: Variant Human (+1 DEX, +1 WIS, Feat - Fighting Initiate: Unarmed Fighting Style)
CLASS: Monk 3 (
Open HandShadow) / Warlock 2 (Undead)BACKGROUND: Failed Merchant
UNCOMMON MAGIC ITEM: Bag of Holding
CHARACTER SHEET: https://ddb.ac/characters/82406713/q6vvVS
Sterling - V. Human Bard 3 (College of Art) - [Pic] - [Traits] - in Bards: Dragon Heist (w/ Mansion) - Jasper's [Pic] - Sterling's [Sigil]
Tooltips Post (2024 PHB updates) - incl. General Rules
>> New FOW threat & treasure tables: fow-advanced-threat-tables.pdf fow-advanced-treasure-table.pdf
Name: Callon Gollor.
Race: Half elf.
Class: Bard (College of Lore) level 5.
Background: Folk hero.
Uncommon magic item: Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location
Character sheet: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/80588340
Half orc monk Khaddim- Lost Mine of Phandelver (modern setting), Variant human ranger Frekor- The Darness Below, Half elf bard Callon, Aasimar life domain cleric/blood hunter Idris- Hunt for the 7, Tiefling warlock Charis- Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Goliath fighter Garrett- Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Arklos Bloodwild
Race: Variant Human
Class: Rogue (Inquisitive)
Personality: Think classical Sherlock, who is polite and mannerly, rather than the abrasive (yet fantastic) Cumberbatch Sherlock. He has a high sense of professionalism that drives his actions. He can not leave a mystery or unsolved case alone. There are times where he focuses so much on a case or curiosity that the rest of his life is neglected. While polite and respectful to everyone he meets, no matter their background, he sometimes says things that can be unintentionally hurtful. He has no family outside of his adopted orphanage family, to whom he is extremely loyal.
Background: Investigator
I usually make characters for Exandria, but he is human and can fit anywhere.
Arklos was raised in an orphanage in Rexxentrum with a tight knit family of orphans, their pet ferret, and their beloved caretaker. He joined the military to improve his prospects. During his service in the Righteous Brand as an intelligence officer, Arklos encountered his Kyrn Dynasty counterpart and realized that they were two sides of the same coin. This Lens Agent had indeed spent a former lifetime as the son of Zemnian diplomats to Xhorhas last century. Arklos found that the only difference between them was superficial. Feeling dissatisfied with the Righteous Brand, he returned to Rexxentrum and set up shop as a private investigator. After 10 years of hard work he has finally made a good name for himself and has been contracted to handle some serious business for some local nobles. He has a comfortable life in the capital and while not invited into the noble circles, he is at least respected (and feared by some) throughout the city.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/86053124
Name: Alastor Brone
Race: Tiefling
Class: Paladin 2/Blood hunter 3 (Order of the Lycan)
Background: Folk Hero
Backstory: Alastor had potential to become a great paladin since the day he started training. Despite his heritage, he became one of the town's most loved protectors, warding off any threat that arose. All he wanted was to provide safety for his home, however that dream was stripped from him after the night the werewolves attacked. He and his squad were able to drive them out with minimal injuries, but Alastor himself was bitten during the fight. Knowing he now posed a threat to his home, he left (with the town's blessing) hoping to find a cure or a way to control the new beast inside of him. During his travels, he was recruited by a Blood Hunter order, they taught him to control the beast. Since then, he has been using his new power to protect from, and purge evil from the realm.
Uncommon Magic item: Headband of Intellect
Name- Tavolden (Tav)
Race- Kalashtar
Class- Druid, circle of the moon
Background- Outlander
Name- Baerdin Bulwark
Race- Hill Dwarf
Class- Cleric(Forge Domain)
Hi there! When you make your choice, will you contact the players here or via PM?
Hi there! I'm a Christian musician based in Canada :)
I contacted the players via pm. The group has been chosen.