Second Campaign starting up.


Beginner Box


We're using the Beginner Box in my second time GMing a Campaign. The goal is to play levels 1 - 5 with the Beginner Box, going core once the team is ready for level 6 and the going on through levels 6 - 20. Hers' the party:

Legolas - Team Leader - Played By: Robert (My Roommate)
Level 1
Elven Rogue
Hit Points:7
STR:10
DEX:15
CON:8
INT:12
WIS:8
CHA:9
Equipment: Shortsword, Light Crossbow and Studded Leather Armor.
Feats: Dodge
Legolas is the leader of the group, often handling the finances of the party as well as decided what jobs they should take.

Zordlon - The Tank - Played By: Josh (My Brother)
Level 1
Elven Fighter
Hit Points:10
STR:12
DEX:13
CON:10
INT:12
WIS:9
CHA:10
Equipment: Scimitar, Short Bow, Scale Mail Armor and Heavy Steel Shield.
Feats: Power Attack
Zordlon is Legolas's childhood friend and a skilled warrior. He has mastered the use of the Scimitar, but has yet to understand that unguarded chests might be traps.

Rogar - The Supporter - Played By: John (Also My Brother)
Level 1
Dwarven Cleric
Hit Points:9
STR:11
DEX:8
CON:12
INT:5
WIS:16
CHA:9
Equipment: Longsword, Sling and Scale Mail Armor.
Feats: Extra Channel
Rogar is a Cleric of Gorum, the God of Strength and Battle, as such he wields a Longsword, Gorum's holy weapon. Despite being wise, his intellect leaves much to be desired.

Butch - The 'Assassin' - Played By: Sebastian (Friend of John)
Level 1
Human Rogue
Hit Points:10
STR:12
DEX:13
CON:15
INT:8
WIS:7
CHA:8
Equipment: Shortsword, Light Crossbow and Studded Leather Armor.
Feats: Dodge and Improved Initiative.
Butch is the last person to be hired by Legolas and sees himself as an assassin. Not much is known about him other than the fact he likes stealing and stabbing things.

So, wondering if this group would be able to do the Black Fang beginner quest without it being too easy, or should I beef it up to challenge them more?

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It's hard to tell from looking at character sheets, especially at low levels where what you roll on the dice is much more important than the bonuses you are getting.

However, I wouldn't expect this particular party to find the Black Fang dungeon to be too easy. Especially if there is anything in there that requires a Will save ....

At higher levels, the group might find the lack of a wizard to be a problem.


I am not familiar with the beginners box, but the very low ability scores makes me wonder.. How are they calculated?

They seem very low, and might make the PCs more squishy than necessary.


Roll 4 dices, remove the lowest number. It's the way it says in the beginner box.


You can run the Beginner's Box with as few as two people, so this group should be fine.

My worry is that they won't be able to take advantage of any of the skill based activities in the dungeon, due to some poor stats. Be patient and recommend that they work together to figure stuff out. You may need to give them some small hints every once in a while as well (e.g. the well, the obelisk, etc.)

Good luck!

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