Hey Scranford, it's me, Filios. Good to see ya.
Okay, Faelyn here with my half-elf warlock (Raven Queen patron). I hope the background is not TOO long and I can even flesh it out more if you'd like! You can find it at the bottom of his profile.
If selected, I'd like to have Reynwyn pick up a book to learn Deep Speech (which I selected as one of my languages from the Inheritor background) and then slowly deciphering his uncle's journal and then translating it from Deep Speech into Common so that he can delve further into the secrets of the Raven Queen.
I left a little twist in uncle Jareth's letter that could be used to introduce other meddling entities that perhaps picked up on the Raven Queen's sudden meddling in the Realms. I think agents of Shar would likely have been tracking Uncle Jareth and may be searching for the recipient of his journal after his untimely death. Let me know what you think!
scranford here.
Vinter is a mercenary fighter and former member of the Zhentium. Following is his background. If chosen I'll update the profile for this character.
Hi scranford, looks good so far, but can't see your background there anywhere (I imagine you've picked one, as you have a bunch of skills). If you pick some personality traits, an ideal, bond, and flaw, you'll be pretty much sorted :)
After some internal debate, took Actor. That means I should be done now...
All looks good :)
mishima: That's a pretty sad tale. If Nilelane were selected, it might be nice to find her a solid friend among the other party members, she seems pretty fragile right now (not a negative thing at all); perhaps another PC could be shepherding her, playing the role of protector - or not, just throwing ideas around :) All in all, looks good, although the choice of charlatan background surprised me. I guess that's reflecting her life since she went on the run?
Faelyn: Nice job, looks great, plenty for a GM to work with there :)
critzible: From what I remember of running the Realms, priestly orders are made up of all sorts of classes, so a bard would make a perfect priest of Baravar Cloakshadow :)
Okay, it's already going to be really hard to pick only 4-6 of these characters, and I imagine there'll be more to come, so I'll stick to the one week recruitment and establish a hard cut-off time of Wednesday 11th at midnight GMT. I might stop dots and expressions of interest before that. List of current dots, ideas, and submissions coming shortly.
Alrighty, here's what we got so far. "Complete" doesn't necessarily mean totally done, but mostly so. They're all great!
- Martial
- DeviousDevious: halfling monk
- Filios: Carric Amastacia - wood elf ranger (complete)
- Decimus Observet: Uthgardt barbarian
- GM Ash: dwarf battlerager
- Vrog Skyreaver: warforged martial
- scranford: Vinter Klodge - human fighter (complete)
- DM Greaek: human paladin
- Arcane
- critzible: gnome bard
- Faelyn: Reynwyn - half-elf warlock (complete)
- mishima: Nilelane - high elf illusionist (complete)
- Divine
- roreck55: cleric
- spinningdice: Signey - human cleric (complete)
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Okay, I've decided I think, on a dwarven cleric (tempest domain) Haven't quite decide on sub-race yet.
Background: Sailor
Feature: Ships Passage When you need to, you can secure free passage on a sailing ship for yourself and your adventuring companions. You might sail on the ship you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because you’re calling in a favor, you can’t be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to go. In return for your free passage, you and your companions are expected to assist the crew during the voyage.
Personality traits:
My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what.
I stretch the truth for the sake of a good story
To me, a tavern brawl is a nice way to get to know a
new city
I never pass up a friendly wager.
Ideal:
Freedom. The sea is freedom—the freedom to go anywhere and do anything.
Aspiration. Someday I’ll own my own ship and chart my own destiny. (Any)
Bond:
Ruthless pirates murdered my captain and crewmates,
plundered our ship, and left me to die. Vengeance will
be mine
Flaw:
Once I start drinking, it’s hard for me to stop.
My pride will probably lead to my destruction.
Strange for a dwarf, he was always more fond of being in the open air, particularly the sea.
I will get his backstory posted later today, but I just wanted to put this up here:
TN Warforged Fighter 1
STR 16
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 13
WIS 8
CHA 8
HP 12
AC 14
Proficiency Bonus +2
Init +1
Saves: Str: +5; Dex: +2; Con: +4; Int: +1; Wis: -1; Cha: -1
Speed 30'
Unarmed Strike: +5 to hit; 4 damage
Skills: Acrobatics +4, Arcana +3, Athletics +5, History +3
Languages: Common, Netherese, Draconic, Elven
Class Features: Fighting Style (Mariner: when not wearing heavy armor or using a shield, get a climb and swim speed equal to your land speed and a +1 to AC), Second Wind (1d10+1)
Equipment: None, 100 GP
Background: Sage (Archmage)
Feature: Researcher
Personality Trait: I am willing to listen to all sides before making a decision
Personality Trait: I am convinced that people are trying to steal my secrets.
Ideal: Self-Improvement - The goal of a life of study is betterment of oneself
Bond: I sold my magic to live. I hope one day to get it back.
Flaw: Nothing will stop me from again wielding the power I once did.
that said, @GM, if you would prefer a more "standard/normal" dwarf, I Have been looking at the forge domain as well. This really can come down to your preference for the game.
No, whatever you like there. A dwarven sailor tempest cleric sounds pretty cool!
Vrog: So I guess the magic that put you in a warforged body must have diminished your intelligence as well? That could be something you lament maybe, kind of hand in hand with your lost arcane power? Looking forward to the backstory.
Grrr... Hero Lab doesn't output the background, and D&D Beyond doesn't output anything but a pdf Character sheet. Looks like as much as I've spent on CG programs something would work. Now I have to do the old fashion thing and type it in :-)
Background for Vinter
Mercenary Veteren:
Traits
*I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
*I have a crude sense of humor.
Ideals
*Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
Bonds
*I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
Flaws
*I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.
Carric would be happy to serve such a "protector" role for Nilelane, but we can work that out later, if selected.
Nilelane: Yep, gotcha on the depressing/madness levels. By the way, what's your alignment?
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Joxi Wigglefits Devout Shadow of Baravar Cloakshadow!
Joxi Wigglefits
Rock Gnome Female Bard 1st
Neutral
Hgt.3’3” Wgt.42 Age:50
Init: Perception:13
XP:
Inspiration:
Defense:
Armor:Leather
AC:13
HP:8
Offense:
Speed:25ft.
Melee:
Dagger:+4 1d4+2(x2 Dagger)
Ranged:
Shortbow:+4 1d6+2
Statistics:
Str:10 Dex:14 Con:11 Int:15 Wis:12 Cha:14
Proficiency Bonus:+2
Saving Throws:Dex+4 Int+2 Wis+1Cha+4
Skills:Acrobatics:+4,Deception:+4,Investigation+4,Perception:+3,Performance :+4,Persuasion:+2,Sleight of Hand:+4,Stealth:+4,
Tools:Tinker Tools,Thieves Tools,Playing Cards,Lute, Flute, Drum
Gear:Diplomats Pact(Chest (5 gp),2 x Map / Scroll cases (2 gp),Fine Clothes (15 gp),Bottle of ink (10 gp),Ink Pen (0.02 gp),Lamp (0.5 gp),2 Oil Flasks (0.2 gp),5/1 Sheet Paper (1 gp),Perfume (5 gp),Sealing Wax (0.5 gp),Soap (0.02 gp))
,Thieves Tool, Tinker Tools,Lute, Holy Symbol,Clothes Common, Crowbar,
PP: GP:15 SP: CP:
Feat:Skilled
Background:Criminal(Spy)
Traits:I always have a plan for when things go wrong
I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy
Bonds:Honor:I do not steal from other Gnomes (save those who worship evil or seek to hurt thier own people)
Flaw:
An innocent person sits in jail for a crime I committed, and I am okay with that
Faelyn: Nice job, looks great, plenty for a GM to work with there :)
Excellent! If you end up with any questions or would like any additional information about his backstory, feel free to ask any questions.
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TN Warforged Fighter 1
STR 16
DEX 14
CON 14
INT 13
WIS 8
CHA 8
HP 12
AC 14
Proficiency Bonus +2
Init +1
Saves: Str: +5; Dex: +2; Con: +4; Int: +1; Wis: -1; Cha: -1
Speed 30'
Unarmed Strike: +5 to hit; 4 damage
Skills: Acrobatics +4, Arcana +3, Athletics +5, History +3
Languages: Common, Netherese, Draconic, Elven
Class Features: Fighting Style (Mariner: when not wearing heavy armor or using a shield, get a climb and swim speed equal to your land speed and a +1 to AC), Second Wind (1d10+1)
Equipment: None, 100 GP
Background: Sage (Archmage)
Feature: Researcher
Personality Trait: I am willing to listen to all sides before making a decision
Personality Trait: I belive that all knowledge is worth pursuing.
Ideal: Self-Improvement - The goal of a life of study is betterment of oneself
Bond: I sold my magic to live. I hope one day to get it back.
Flaw: Nothing will stop me from again wielding the power I once did.
In the days of yore, before the Mighty Netheril Empire was ground to dust, there was a time of great knowledge. The Netherese were powerful magic users, and there was no source of magic that was beyond their reach: They could part the veil of time and space, travel to different planes, and even bring the living back to life.
One of the archmages made great strides into the creation of an entirely new servitor race: The Golem. They would be completely subservient to their creator, or those who had the control rod, and even the most powerful magical spells would not effect them.
As this Master wizard, whose name is lost to the ages, reached his waning years of life, he knew that he must do something to extend his time on Faerun, yet he was known to loath necromancy, as one of his most hated rivals was a Necromancer of no small power.
So this mage, who is known as the Golem Mage in honor of his contributions to the dweomercraft of Golemancy, performed a ritual that none have been able to even begin to duplicate: He used his soul to power one of his creations.
There was, however, something wrong with the ritual. While the mage's life force was preserved, it came at a terrible cost: All of his magic powers, and a great deal of his higher reasoning, were stripped from him.
When he rose in his new body, it is said that all of Faerun shook from the roar of rage that he released.
No one knows what happened next, but as the millennia grew, he became at best a footnote for the rare historical scholar. The world forgot his name, or even that he existed at all.
It wasn't until an adventuring company of renown, The Gilded Fist, came to explore and excavate his laboratory. There, on a table made of the purest crystal that was now cracked and blackened, lay what at first the adventurers believed to be an animated suit of armor, or a Golem.
Instead, as he stirred, he asked them who they were and what they were doing in his laboratory.
Wishing to avoid a battle if they could, and intrigued by his ability to speak, the mage of the group entered into negotiations with the Golem, who lacked a name. It was the Divine servant of the party who suggested his name, Piety (for he was devout in his worship of magic itself). Taking on this name, and having reached an accord, Piety escorted them through his laboratory complex, accessing areas that had long remained dormant.
Once the Gilded Fist has completed exploring the complex, they invited him to come with them, pointing out that he had nothing left here worth staying for. Piety agreed, and joined the Gilded Fist on several of their adventures before striking out on his own when the group broke up.
Now he wanders the new world, learning all he can about both the History of the world and the place his people hold in that history.
Ok so here is what i am thinking. Let me know if its suitable for play. May need to flesh out some more and go through stat points etc
Beerg
Half-Orc Paladin
Beerg was the by product of a town raid by orcs, and once born was left at a temple of Helm where he was raised by a priest named Attimus. Beerg was an exile at heart and often shunned by common people. Beerg left the temple of Helm at the age of 12 despite the loving nature of Attimus towards him. Beerg had an anger inside him that could not be calmed. This is what drove him towards the god, Torm. Since then Beerg has spent his time aiding those in need and performing acts of vengeance against evil. Beerg is now 15 and determined to spend his life traveling and finding injustices. He has preferred his own company for some years but has banded with small groups in recent times understanding that power in numbers can be of great assistance when goals align. None of these have lasted more than months.
Half-Orc Paladin 1
Medium humanoid, Chaotic Good
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Armor Class 16 (chain)
Hit Points 12 (1d10+2)
Speed 30 ft.
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STR 16 (+3), DEX 10 (+0), CON 15 (+2), INT 10 (0), WIS 10 (0), CHA 14 (+2)
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Saving Throws Wis +2 Cha +4
Skills
Languages Common, Orc
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Actions
Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 + 3 bludgeoning damage.
Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 1d10 + 3 slashing damage.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 1d8 (melee) or 1d6 (thrown) + 3 piercing damage.
Equipment: Chain mail, Maul, Halberd, Spear, backpack, Rations, hunting trap,
Traits
*Glory in battle in the name of righteousness
*I may not be great with words, but I am great with heart
Ideals
*The helpless need help!
Bonds
*I will find injustice and defeat it with little mercy.
Flaws
*first instincts are to resort to combat/force
Half-Orc
Darkvision
Savage Attack
Relentless Endurance
Paladin
Divine Sense
Lay on Hands
A bit late to the party but here is my submission. All his crunch is under his profile. Thanks for the opportunity.
Hey, Daniel! Good to see ya, it's Filios.
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Below is the crunch for my submission...will get fluff done ASAP
thanks
Jack of Shadows
Human Rogue 1
Medium humanoid, neutral
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Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 8 (1d8)
Speed 30 ft.
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STR 10 (+0), DEX 16 (+3), CON 10 (+0), INT 14 (+2), WIS 12 (+1), CHA 14 (+2)
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Feats Burglar
Saving Throws Dex +5, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +5, Animal Handling +3, Deception +4, Insight +3, Perception +5, Stealth +7, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Goblin
Actions
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Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80 ft./320 ft., one target.
Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.
Rapier. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 1 bludgeoning damage.
Equipment Light Crossbow, Rapier, studded leather, backpack, candle (5), crowbar, hammer, lantern, hooded, oil (flask) (2), piton (10), rations (3), thieves' tools, tinderbox, waterskin, 40 gp
Yeah I’m trying to decide on my submission as well but I’m interested.
Hi folks, great to see some more interest, and don't stress if I haven't responded to anyone's recent posts, I've been on the road. I think I'll put a stop on further expressions of interests in a day or so. Cheers!
So I'm just looking over some character updates and our new arrivals' concepts/sheets, and I'll comment on them all soonish. However, I just wanted to ask, how many people have played any of the adventures in Tales from the Yawning Portal, and if so, which ones? I was thinking of adapting one or two of them, but I wouldn't want to bore people, so let me know. Whether you have or not won't affect your chances of playing; if there are folks who end up in the party and have played the TftYP dungeon(s) I was thinking of maybe using, I just won't use them.
Anyhow, back to reviewing your excellent character ideas...
Also, interested players list:
- Martial
- DeviousDevious: halfling monk
- Filios: Carric Amastacia - wood elf ranger (complete)
- Decimus Observet: Uthgardt barbarian
- GM Ash: dwarf battlerager
- Vrog Skyreaver: Piety - warforged martial (complete)
- scranford: Vinter Klodge - human fighter (complete)
- DM Greaek: human paladin
- ScrappyG: Beerg - half-orc paladin (complete)
- WerePox47: Kraz Thadoom - half-orc barbarian (complete)
- Danial Stewart: Jack of Shadows - human rogue (needs fluff)
- Daynen: rogue
Arcane - critzible: Joxi Wigglefits - gnome bard (needs fluff)
- Faelyn: Reynwyn - half-elf warlock (complete)
- mishima: Nilelane - high elf illusionist (complete)
Divine - roreck55: cleric
- spinningdice: Signey - human cleric (complete)
Dotted - Greycastle
I DMed Tamoachan (and it was great), and am just starting Forge as a player. Both pbp.
I have played the start of the Tyranny of Dragons campaign but no others.
Critzible: All looks pretty good, just need your fluff and you're pretty much done. A couple of things though...
First, not sure why you have a feat, Skilled - in 5e, no one starts with a feat unless they take a variant human option. Of course, you could have it for a legit reason that I haven't noticed, but I'm guessing you were assuming it was like PF where everyone started with a feat and humans got two. If you've got it for a good reason, apologies.
Second, really minor, but you want an Ideal from your background (or make one up, but check the background ones to get the gist of it).
Also, great name! Look forward to hearing Joxi Wigglefits's backstory :)
Just for getting on the list I’m working on a concept of a monk/cleric idea.
Vrog: Sweet backstory. Haven't gone over Piety with a fine-toothed crunch comb, but overall looks great.
ScrappyG: Looking pretty good, but can't see what your background is... Also, as you mentioned, you may want to flesh out your backstory a bit more.
Oh, also, there are no hard and fast restrictions by RAW in 5e for worshippers' alignments , but Torm is a LG god, as a CG paladin you're going to find Torm has issues with chaos. The old "one-step" rule would have meant you could be NG or LN, but not CG. I'm not going to enforce that (as in, disallow or strip powers), but it will add complications to your relationship with Torm and his other followers. So I guess the options are:
- Change your starting alignment to LN or NG
- Plan to change to NG in the course of play, becoming a "better" adherent of Torm
- Try to remain a CG follower of Torm, riding the complications this will cause
- Start a follower of Torm, but break with him in the course of play, taking up a new deity such as Lathander or Tymora
But looking good in general!
Player in the high level one now, but just started. I forget what it is called, but it involves a trainkng ground for former Red Wizards of Thay.
WerePox47: Looks great, backstory fits the campaign brief tightly, ticking all the boxes. Nothing much more to say!
Daniel Stewart: I had also noted the lack of rogue love, everything looks pretty sound at first glance, look forward to the backstory :)
Played Against the Giants back in the Heyday of 1st edition... but certainly remember little about it. Started Tomb of Horrors at the same time, but got pretty quickly TPK'd and moved on to something else.
I think that's many people's recollection of Tomb of Horrors!
The only tale I have played is Tomb of Horrors. We all started at 12th and jumped right into the tomb.. We made it roughly 1/2 way through before the Gm disappeared and the camp retired. I played a Bard/Warlock in that one, but wouldn't mind playing it again at some point.
Of all those, the only one I've done was a portion of Against the Giants in the frost giants area, but that was... about 17 years ago and I don't remember much of it lol.
This is my submission GM Hewy. Thanks in advance for considering it.
As to TftYP, I've started or ran through a couple of them. They were originals though and my recollection of them is vague at best.
Here is my submission...this is Daniel Stewart.