Sion, is a drow working for the Waterdeep City Guard, no one else would employ him, why? Because he's a drow. 'One day I will get a break' he mumbles to his fellow City Guard companion. His fellow guard for the shift just grumbles a response back the same response Sion always receives. 'If I was someone else you'd be happy wouldn't you?' Knowing the two of them are stuck together because no one else wants to work with them. Sion answers back to see if theres a response at all! Nothing. It begins to rain, the day is ending but they are only part way through their shift.
BACK-STORY: Sion has little knowledge of his heritage and where he came from and how he came to be cared for by druids in the high mountains. He's heard some rumours but no one within the sacred grove where he lived would discuss these rumours with him. Nonetheless he's days with the druids were happy ones and he grow to love and respect them. As he grow into adulthood and experiencing the loss of age amongst those he lived with a strange and deep feeling awoke within him. On a full moon night, not a sound or wind broke around him and yet a soft beautiful voice, melodious and powerful could be heard around him. He walked out of the grove and began to follow the sound walking slowly oddly it began to grow louder and louder. As he continued to walk towards the singing a small lake appeared before him. He could see a large fire burning and its light unnaturally radiant in blues and greys. Sion could see other naked Drow dancing and embracing each other in rapturous joy. 'Come Sion come to the fire' a voice said to him. He couldn't disobey the request and raced towards the fire where the other gathered Drow were dancing. A particular Drow stood away from the fire, her beauty surpassed anything he could possibly imagine, yet no primal fear radiated from her - as expected from his kin -, her hair long and flowing wildly around her and her eyes pulsing with energy intoning knowledge and power. 'Who are you?' Sion asked softly and with reverence as his own body was trembling in utter ecstasy. 'I am Eilistraee, God of song and beauty, God of the drow who come to the surface, follow me Sion and know my love'.
Backstory: Glink Glimmergear was born with a frail constitution, spending most of his early years confined in a protective bubble crafted by his concerned parents. Despite his physical limitations, Glink’s mind was sharp and his curiosity insatiable. He devoured books on mechanics, magic, and invention, dreaming of a life beyond his bubble.
Determined to overcome his frailty, Glink dedicated himself to creating a suit of armor that would protect him and allow him to experience the world. After years of tinkering and countless prototypes, he finally succeeded. His Arcane Armor, a marvel of both magical and mechanical engineering, provided the protection he needed and amplified his abilities.
Now, with his inventions at his side, Glink sets out into the world, eager to prove himself and achieve the adventures he always dreamed of.
STR 11 +1 = 12 DEX 13 +1 = 14 CON 16 INT 12 WIS 13 +1=14 CHR 11
Name: Nibbles (Nib) Strongfoot
Race: Haregon
Class: Barbarian - Path of the Carrion Raven
Background: Noble
Backstory: Nib was born to wealth and power till his uncle had his whole family killed to inherit the crown. He was 2 years old when this happened. His mother's sister, of common birth, was lucky enough to find him running for his life through the woods. She took him back to her cottage where he was raised. When he grew up he wanted to grow stronger and adventure.
Lang isn't your average temple priest, as a matter of fact he can probably count the number if times he's even been in a temple on one hand. He enlisted young into the his duchy's standing guard. Having no talent for sword or riding skills he was quickly assigned to assist the clerics on staff with the unit, During a training exercise one of the healers was struck by a stray ballista shot. Lang not knowing what to do, picked up her holy symbol and prayed for healing. You prayer has been heard my son, leave your old self here and travel the lands, healing and helping those in need, he heard in his head...then he passed out. When he awoke he found the cleric healed and a new purpose in life. He was reassigned to the church then sent in his pilgrimage.
Heck yes! I've been itching for a good dungeon crawl. I'll roll stats then reply with my concept. good luck to those who apply!
Ability scores: 141511101310
Ability scores: 131415101213
Ability scores: 10101281116
Using the last stat block:
Name: Otho Silverlight
Race: Aasimar
Class: Lunar Sorcerer
Background: Courtier
Backstory:
Otho was born into a noble family, revered for their long-standing service as courtiers and performers in a grand kingdom. He was deemed too kind and naive for politics. From a young age, he was marked by the moon's blessing, his silver hair and radiant eyes setting him apart. As he grew, so did his connection to lunar magic, which he used to aid his family's endeavors and bring joy to the court with his displays and performances. Despite his talents, Otho felt constrained by the court's intrigue and yearned for a life beyond its walls.
One fateful night, a vision from the moon goddess Selûne urged him to seek his true purpose in the wider world. He awoke branded by intricate starry patterns from head to toe. Embracing his destiny, Otho left the court. His journey led him one adventurer after another, each honing his sorcerous abilities. Otho now travels as an adventurer, guided by the moon's light, seeking to bring balance and justice wherever he goes. Though he misses the comfort of his life, he knows his true calling lies under the vast, starry sky.
Grey was raised by dwarves. He knows what it is to be dwarven, and very little of what it is to be elven. He doesn't even speak elvish or sylvan. He is a cleric of Moradin, a dwarven deity. After 100 years of living with and as a dwarf, it is time for Grey to leave behind the dwarven forge, deep in the mountains. It is time for Grey to leave the only home he has ever known, and learn what it is to be an elf.
Ok, I'm going with the Second roll: 17, 11, 11, 10, 14, 16
Name: Razzek
Race: Chromatic Dragonborn
Class: Fighter (Rune Knight)
Background: Knight
Backstory: Razzek Ashrender was born into a tribe of Fire Chromatic Dragonborn warriors, known for their strength and resilience in battle. He was bred to be a fighter from the moment he could walk, honing his skills with various weapons and combat techniques. But it wasn't until he discovered his innate ability to harness the power of ancient runes that Razzek truly found his calling as a Rune Knight.
As a Knight, Razzek excelled in up close and personal combat, using his brute strength and fiery breath to overpower any foe that dared stand in his way. He quickly earned a fearsome reputation on the battlefield, striking fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned opponents. With each victory, Razzek carved intricate runes into his armor as a testament to his triumphs, channeling their magic to enhance his already formidable abilities.
As for gear, what are the rules for that? Starting gear only or are we getting a bump since we're starting at level 5?
Backstory: He was half orc and half dwarf but only the dwarfs accepted him into their home when he was orphaned at a young age. He was destined for the army but much to everyone’s surprise including his own, he was selected to be a ranger rather than infantry. He suspected that playing hide and seek with his dwarf cousins made him more nimble than normal half orcs and dwarfs. He feels he owes the dwarfs for raising him so is adventuring for wealth and to kill the baddies.
I'm always interested in a dungeon, let's see what we have to work with.
Ability scores: 11141013129.
Ability scores: 13155141514.
Ability scores: 131314101018.
I'll go with the third set.
Name: Anton Martan
Race: Human
Class: Paladin (Oath of Conquest)
Background: Soldier
Backstory: Born in the Savage Frontier to a family of woodcutters and homesteaders, Anton was abandoned at the Church of Tempus by his family one cruel winter when food was scarce and there were too many mouths to feed. Raised in the teaching of the Church, Anton served as a soldier in service to Tempus. With cities such as Tribaor and Yartar used as marshaling points for armies and militias facing ever present threats of Orcs, Trolls, and other dangers, he found ample opportunities to serve and advance in the order. Now a paladin of the Foehammer, Anton seeks to establish order and destroy those that would oppose him as he seeks to carve out his own piece of the frontier.
Backstory: Semnande learned of his divine blood at an early age, but never felt attached to the idea of gods and higher powers. He felt there must be some greater truth, a sort of divine code that made the multiverse work as it did. He has started to learn this language. In a way, the Runes are his patron. They manifest on his flesh. He inscribes them on his blade. Semnande wields the divine language through arcane power, combining two disparate magics into one.
Welcome to Wysp's great dungeon adventure. Well maybe not great, just good.
I'm going to steal Sposta's character creation rules for this one.
Roll three sets of stats no re-rolling 1's. These will be your stats in order. Example:
Ability scores: 13 7 8 12 13 12
Ability scores: 10 10 13 10 11 10
Ability scores: 15 13 14 15 10 17
Those are STR, DEX, CON, INT, WIS, CHR in order. Choose one set of numbers.
You can use any DDB source including non-core and partnered content - Use 2014 rules please. Characters start at lvl 6. Multiclass is ok.
Reply with
Name:
Race:
Class:
Background:
Backstory: Don't need any. Don't care. There is a dungeon, you heard about it and showed up. You will be dropping into a campaign in progress
Picture reference would be nice.
House Rules:
Sometimes you will not be allowed to make skill check because you don't have proficiency. (i.e. Arcana, Medicine, Survival)
You cannot HELP somebody with a skill check unless you also have that skill.
This is not going to be heavy RP, just fyi.
"Sooner or later, your Players are going to smash your railroad into a sandbox."
-Vedexent
"real life is a super high CR."
-OboeLauren
"............anybody got any potatoes? We could drop a potato in each hole an' see which ones get viciously mauled by horrible monsters?"
-Ilyara Thundertale
Ability scores: 12 12 14 9 10 12
Ability scores: 11 15 14 9 13 13
Ability scores: 8 9 15 12 15 13
Sion, is a drow working for the Waterdeep City Guard, no one else would employ him, why? Because he's a drow. 'One day I will get a break' he mumbles to his fellow City Guard companion. His fellow guard for the shift just grumbles a response back the same response Sion always receives. 'If I was someone else you'd be happy wouldn't you?' Knowing the two of them are stuck together because no one else wants to work with them. Sion answers back to see if theres a response at all! Nothing. It begins to rain, the day is ending but they are only part way through their shift.
Ability scores: 12 12 17 14 11 9
Ability scores: 9 8 12 12 13 13
Ability scores: 15 13 15 7 13 8
Love the character creation rules. Going with a sub-optimal roll just for fun.
Ability scores: 11 9+1 7 15+2 12 5
Name: Glink Glimmergear
Race: Rock Gnome
Class: Artificer (Armorer) 3 / Wizard (Transmutation) 2
Background: Sage
Backstory: Glink Glimmergear was born with a frail constitution, spending most of his early years confined in a protective bubble crafted by his concerned parents. Despite his physical limitations, Glink’s mind was sharp and his curiosity insatiable. He devoured books on mechanics, magic, and invention, dreaming of a life beyond his bubble.
Determined to overcome his frailty, Glink dedicated himself to creating a suit of armor that would protect him and allow him to experience the world. After years of tinkering and countless prototypes, he finally succeeded. His Arcane Armor, a marvel of both magical and mechanical engineering, provided the protection he needed and amplified his abilities.
Now, with his inventions at his side, Glink sets out into the world, eager to prove himself and achieve the adventures he always dreamed of.
Heck yes! I've been itching for a good dungeon crawl. I'll roll stats then reply with my concept. good luck to those who apply!
Ability scores: 11 13 18 17 6 14
Ability scores: 17 16 14 7 15 11
Ability scores: 14 11 11 17 12 10
Ability scores: 8 11 11 13 15 9
Ability scores: 11 12 13 13 10 14
Ability scores: 16 13 11 17 13 8
D&D since 1984
Hmmm... I'll bite.
Ability scores: 10 16 12 10 15 14
Ability scores: 12 13 13 13 10 14
Ability scores: 16 14 14 13 11 12
STR 11 +1 = 12
DEX 13 +1 = 14
CON 16
INT 12
WIS 13 +1=14
CHR 11
Name: Nibbles (Nib) Strongfoot
Race: Haregon
Class: Barbarian - Path of the Carrion Raven
Background: Noble
Backstory: Nib was born to wealth and power till his uncle had his whole family killed to inherit the crown. He was 2 years old when this happened. His mother's sister, of common birth, was lucky enough to find him running for his life through the woods. She took him back to her cottage where he was raised. When he grew up he wanted to grow stronger and adventure.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/127864677
D&D since 1984
Sounds good, let's see now...
Ability scores: 13 11 11 10 12 17
Ability scores: 4 11 4 11 12 10
Ability scores: 12 5 12 9 13 13
Lang Evenmane
Human
Cleric
Soldier
Lang isn't your average temple priest, as a matter of fact he can probably count the number if times he's even been in a temple on one hand. He enlisted young into the his duchy's standing guard. Having no talent for sword or riding skills he was quickly assigned to assist the clerics on staff with the unit, During a training exercise one of the healers was struck by a stray ballista shot. Lang not knowing what to do, picked up her holy symbol and prayed for healing. You prayer has been heard my son, leave your old self here and travel the lands, healing and helping those in need, he heard in his head...then he passed out. When he awoke he found the cleric healed and a new purpose in life. He was reassigned to the church then sent in his pilgrimage.
Ability scores: 14 14 11 11 13 12
Ability scores: 14 10 15 12 10 9
Ability scores: 14 12 12 9 16 6
Ability scores: 12 13 15 10 14 8
Ability scores: 13 16 8 16 8 9
Ability scores: 14 7 16 12 17 13
Using the last stat block:
Name: Otho Silverlight
Race: Aasimar
Class: Lunar Sorcerer
Background: Courtier
Backstory:
Otho was born into a noble family, revered for their long-standing service as courtiers and performers in a grand kingdom. He was deemed too kind and naive for politics. From a young age, he was marked by the moon's blessing, his silver hair and radiant eyes setting him apart. As he grew, so did his connection to lunar magic, which he used to aid his family's endeavors and bring joy to the court with his displays and performances. Despite his talents, Otho felt constrained by the court's intrigue and yearned for a life beyond its walls.
One fateful night, a vision from the moon goddess Selûne urged him to seek his true purpose in the wider world. He awoke branded by intricate starry patterns from head to toe. Embracing his destiny, Otho left the court. His journey led him one adventurer after another, each honing his sorcerous abilities. Otho now travels as an adventurer, guided by the moon's light, seeking to bring balance and justice wherever he goes. Though he misses the comfort of his life, he knows his true calling lies under the vast, starry sky.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/127856090
I also have a kensei monk that I can propose if that's more suitable. Cheers
Ability scores: 16 13 12 12 14 14
Ability scores: 16 16 11 12 9 16
Ability scores: 13 11 10 11 12 12
Another medical problem. Indefinite hiatus. Sorry, all.
OK, let's see what I get:
Ability scores: 15 16 9 9 15 8
Ability scores: 13 9 18 16 13 14
Ability scores: 13 13 17 14 11 12
Placeholder if I like the rolls
Name: Grey
Race: High Elf
Class: Cleric, Forge domain
Background: Acolyte
Backstory:
Grey was raised by dwarves. He knows what it is to be dwarven, and very little of what it is to be elven. He doesn't even speak elvish or sylvan. He is a cleric of Moradin, a dwarven deity. After 100 years of living with and as a dwarf, it is time for Grey to leave behind the dwarven forge, deep in the mountains. It is time for Grey to leave the only home he has ever known, and learn what it is to be an elf.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/127877924
Ok, I'm going with the Second roll: 17, 11, 11, 10, 14, 16
Name: Razzek
Race: Chromatic Dragonborn
Class: Fighter (Rune Knight)
Background: Knight
Backstory: Razzek Ashrender was born into a tribe of Fire Chromatic Dragonborn warriors, known for their strength and resilience in battle. He was bred to be a fighter from the moment he could walk, honing his skills with various weapons and combat techniques. But it wasn't until he discovered his innate ability to harness the power of ancient runes that Razzek truly found his calling as a Rune Knight.
As a Knight, Razzek excelled in up close and personal combat, using his brute strength and fiery breath to overpower any foe that dared stand in his way. He quickly earned a fearsome reputation on the battlefield, striking fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned opponents. With each victory, Razzek carved intricate runes into his armor as a testament to his triumphs, channeling their magic to enhance his already formidable abilities.
As for gear, what are the rules for that? Starting gear only or are we getting a bump since we're starting at level 5?
I'm always interested in a dungeon, let's see what we have to work with.
Ability scores: 14 10 12 13 12 16.
Ability scores: 11 5 16 9 10 16.
Ability scores: 14 15 12 9 13 12.
..
Looks like fun!
Name: Fromos Orogark
Race: half-orc
Class: fighter 1 / ranger 4
Background: folk hero
Backstory: He was half orc and half dwarf but only the dwarfs accepted him into their home when he was orphaned at a young age. He was destined for the army but much to everyone’s surprise including his own, he was selected to be a ranger rather than infantry. He suspected that playing hide and seek with his dwarf cousins made him more nimble than normal half orcs and dwarfs. He feels he owes the dwarfs for raising him so is adventuring for wealth and to kill the baddies.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/127888729/BBdkVI
I'll go with the third set.
Name: Anton Martan
Race: Human
Class: Paladin (Oath of Conquest)
Background: Soldier
Backstory: Born in the Savage Frontier to a family of woodcutters and homesteaders, Anton was abandoned at the Church of Tempus by his family one cruel winter when food was scarce and there were too many mouths to feed. Raised in the teaching of the Church, Anton served as a soldier in service to Tempus. With cities such as Tribaor and Yartar used as marshaling points for armies and militias facing ever present threats of Orcs, Trolls, and other dangers, he found ample opportunities to serve and advance in the order. Now a paladin of the Foehammer, Anton seeks to establish order and destroy those that would oppose him as he seeks to carve out his own piece of the frontier.
Array #2. Well, I went and made a carrion raven barbarian only to realize there was already a really good one submitted. Instead. . . .
Name: Semnande https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/127895132/JmTPmh
Race: Aasimar
Class: Sorcerer (Runechild) 4/ Warlock (Hexblade) 1
Background: Planar Philosopher
Backstory: Semnande learned of his divine blood at an early age, but never felt attached to the idea of gods and higher powers. He felt there must be some greater truth, a sort of divine code that made the multiverse work as it did. He has started to learn this language. In a way, the Runes are his patron. They manifest on his flesh. He inscribes them on his blade. Semnande wields the divine language through arcane power, combining two disparate magics into one.
Another medical problem. Indefinite hiatus. Sorry, all.