Arknight |
@Arknight: Take everything about Gerrosk's backstory and plant him in South Shore in Korvosa, perhaps? Otherwise I don't see a reason for you to stay for a long period of time afterwards-- I actually see reasons for you to leave!Why would a member of the Korvosan Guard seek you out to perform this job, and why would Gerrosk be interested in that job? His mother knows something but... what does she know? How is Gerrosk, his mother and this theater connected? What is her stake in him "helping" them, because it's doubtful he was sent to find a person she didn't know was missing. What's going on there?
Everything else looks interesting. Are the rest of Gerrosk's sisters half-orc as well? What's the name of the woman he was involved with? How does being a half-orc make Gerrosk different than if he were human? Does he wish he were human?
Last but not least: Prejudice is a thing and you may experience some of it, especially from Shoanti when the come up in the campaign. Regular people will be a bit intimidated, some people will be accomodating, and Shoanti will see you as an abomination. So, just letting your half-orc self know!
I could see moving his backstory to the South Shore and I think it will actually help tie in to a couple of other points.
I see Gerrosk's involvement for a couple of reasons. His mother and the theater owner were childhood friends and lovers. They have worked together many times, and perhaps there is still some attraction there but neither will admit to or follw through with it for fear of ruining their friendship. At the same time, Gerrosk has always had a knack for measuring people up and seeing through lies, etc. (His high Sense Motive skill coupled with the treatment his Bastard trait brings). His winning the fight with the traveling troupe's fighter and his sportsmanlike manner after earned him a little respect among folks in the South Shore, and that rose a bit when he attended the Matrial Academy.
Perhaps someone close to the Lieutenant lived in the South Shore and was familiar with Gerrosk? It could even be Severin, the woman Gerrosk was involved with is now a member of the Guard and recommended him.
Bein a half-Orc is different in that there is so much prejudice and expectation that he's just like the Orc parentage and will go on a destructive rampage. He started to wish he was human, like his older sisters, but Severin (a half-elf herself) taught him to be proud of who he was and to not see himself through other's eyes. He understands why others treat him like they do, but he bears no ill will towards anyone because of that.
Did I miss anything?
DM Titan |
Alright folks. It's hardly morning but I know I'm going to be sleeping like a log until late afternoon today. Here's my choices for the game-- some were a tough pick, no thanks to some of your personal character choices. Some were easier.
When I read your name, pick up your stuff and head straight to the discussion thread...
Nidoran Duran - Rhiannon Mableanbh, Female Human bard
James Martin - Percivel, Male Half-Elf inquisitor of Shelyn
Waterhammer - Raikdar Silvershrike, Male Human magus
Cuan - Uriel Felar, Male Human hospitaler paladin
Grand Moff Vixen - Hania Ishihara, Female Kitsune rogue
Mousestalker - Lantana Mugwort, Female Tiefling barbarian
Thanks, everyone, for applying for the game and weathering my awful questions and constant dithering. I enjoyed reading every background, asking questions and having them answered.