So I've been wanting to play for years with friends but we've never been able to get things going due to a conglomerate of things. Finally about to start a Skype campaign as we're mostly separated. But I was planning on an Aarakocra Storm Sorcerer with a Lawful Evil alignment and criminal background. Yes our DM is fine with the flight, we're starting at level 3 anyway so it won't be as much of an issue. Anyway, I just wanted some feedback on some of the choices I have made for the character and if it seemed like it may be able to work or not, thanks!
Life Story
Struck by lightning at 6 months old, killing parents while giving him sorcerer abilities
Powers aren't able to be controlled and tribe ostracizes him
Leaves mountain in search of answers for why given these powers
Contacted by Pazuzu, recruited to serve the demon in return for answers to his powers
Trains for next year under Pazuzu in secret, learning to control powers while committing to servantship to Pazuzu
During training, is tasked with various tasks, such as converting others to become worshippers of Pazuzu
Becomes well versed criminal, able to utilize his charismatic personality and natural sorcerer powers to his advantage
High ranking servant of Pazuzu, tasked now with finding Rod of Seven Parts
Personality Traits:
I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
I put on new identities like clothes. Few know who I really am, and the rest know one of my many persona.
I’m a quick thinker, able to fabricate the words necessary to keep me alive.
Ideals:
Aspiration. I seek to prove my self worthy of my god's favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil)
Bonds:
Careful with words, my word is my bond. The true interpretation of those words, however, is left to my own judgement.
I owe my life to the demon who took me in when my parents died.
Flaws:
I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
Don't expect me to save those who can't save themselves. It is nature's way that the strong thrive and the weak perish.
Memories:
Faded memories of parents in arguments over who was to blame (but for what?)
Discovered young Tortle on mountain by himself upon leaving, dropped him off in nearby town with group of soldiers
Secrets:
A fourth figure was present the day he was given his powers but never was able to be identified
Up to DM, possibly could be Pazuzu? Maybe he was directly responsible for the death of parents and result of powers
It's great that you've thought so much about the character you want to play. Filling their shoes as 'becoming' the character you're playing for a session will really help you immerse yourself in the best part of D&D - complete freedom!
A few thoughts:
Aarakocra is an interesting race to play, but non-standard. I don't know much about the campaign you're playing, but as your first character, something a little more standard might serve you better. There's obviously other considerations that you've touched on, such as having flight from the get-go - even at level 3 - is a significant advantage. Then there's how NPCs might relate to your character. Obviously go with what you want to go with, but it's something to bear in mind.
Your backstory sounds like one of a Warlock. There's nothing wrong with sorcerers (or any class) serving a God, but the direct pact your character has with Pazazu would really work well with the Warlock class.
Try not to completely flesh out all of your character's story yet - chat with your DM, and see what can be realised over the course of the campaign! You've established a pact with a demon; but perhaps what that means, such as a requirement to convert someone to a follower within a certain time frame, will slowly be realised as you grow in power - and your pact grows deeper...
All in all, welcome. I hope you really get stuck into your first campaign, and enjoy playing with unrivalled freedom! Can't wait to hear the tales of your Aarakocra's adventures!
So I've been wanting to play for years with friends but we've never been able to get things going due to a conglomerate of things. Finally about to start a Skype campaign as we're mostly separated. But I was planning on an Aarakocra Storm Sorcerer with a Lawful Evil alignment and criminal background. Yes our DM is fine with the flight, we're starting at level 3 anyway so it won't be as much of an issue. Anyway, I just wanted some feedback on some of the choices I have made for the character and if it seemed like it may be able to work or not, thanks!
Life Story
Personality Traits:
Ideals:
Bonds:
Flaws:
Memories:
Secrets:
Welcome to D&D!
It's great that you've thought so much about the character you want to play. Filling their shoes as 'becoming' the character you're playing for a session will really help you immerse yourself in the best part of D&D - complete freedom!
A few thoughts:
All in all, welcome. I hope you really get stuck into your first campaign, and enjoy playing with unrivalled freedom! Can't wait to hear the tales of your Aarakocra's adventures!