GM Michael's Giantslayer

Game Master Dread

1. Character Concept: Dolgrym Giantfoe, Dwarf, Ranger, he will be a Two weapon fighting ranger using the twin thunders feat chain. Looks matter little to him, function is more important.
2. What campaign trait youd take from The players Guide Players Guide for Giant Slayer Vexing Defender
3. Why you're in Trunau..tie it to your campaign trait. Dolgrym patrols the mountains between Janderhoff and Trunau looking for giant activity and warns both places when he finds them.
4. What job do you have in Trunau? How do you make a living His intelligence gets a small stipend from Patrol Captains Kurst and Rodrik Grath. His information about approaching orcs encouraged them to give him the stipend since this helped the town easily defeat the orcs.
5. Have you played it before? and if you have can you separate your knowledge from person to character?I have played this at least 3 times before and only made it to the end of book 1 once. I have had no problem separating my knowledge from my character's in the past.
6. What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play?I role play as a way to relax from the stress in my life and as a way to escape and play someone else.
7. Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post. But for tonight I have to care for my equipment. I can then head to the Killing Grounds for a few drinks and maybe play a few games. He looked down at his own hope knife, once side said Trunau's Eyes and Ears the other Always Forward. It had been given him for his intelligence about orcs preparing to attack the town a couple years back and reminded him of his scouting success. He put it back in it's sheath hoping never to need to use it.

He will be applying as combatant.

wow, only one arcane submission? O.o

Only one arcane submission in an AP about monsters with notoriously low will saves.

This is what 2020 has done to us.

It has made us want to smash face not wiggle our fingers

gotta let out that frustration from the year by SMASH hahaha.

I got no clue what to expect, Crisischild, but if I get in, my witch will most likely not pick up Slumber hex. Having DMed PF for quite some time, that hex single-handedly turned me off witches for the longest time.

Character Concept

Timm is a human hunter. He was Trunau's stablemaster, raising horses and goats, until the city was attacked by orcs. While the city defended itself well, the stables - outside the city - were absolutely destroyed. A passing by band of dwarves from Janderhoff saved the young man, but all the animals were killed - including his faithful companion.

Campaign Trait

Dwarf-Trained. He was saved by dwarves who trained him over the next decade to better evade giants and trolls. Like his mentors, he started to navigate the nights. He never adopted a new animal companion, and his hatred turned him into a beacon for the cold, primal shadow forces.

Why you're in Trunau?

Timm was born and raised in Trunau. His mother still lives there. After his ceremony, when he was spoken by Agrit Staginsdar, he moved on and lived the past decade traveling with the dwarves who saved him, but returned some months ago.

What job do you have in Trunau?

Timm reassumed his position at the stables.

Have you played it before? Can you separate your knowledge from person to character?

I have played and GM'd it, but I feel different parties create an entirely different experience and I like to think I can separate the knowledge well.

What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play?

I like compelling arcs and true motivation. I don't mind the eventual cliches here and there and I enjoy combat and dice rolling, but the truly memorable scenes in my mind usually involve creative solutions for problems that are driven by true motivation from the characters.

Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post.

It's been a long day. The season has turned from the heat of summer to the kinder climate of fall. You know tomorrow will be a big day. Its The Hope Knife festival for Ruby, Chief Defender Halgra's Youngest Daughter. She is now of age, 11, when she will be bestowed her own personal Hope Knife, created for her by Sara Morninghawk. Tomorrow she will take the oath to defend Trunau until her death. Life is hard in Trunau, a settlement beyond Lastwall in The Hold of Belkzen... Orc Territory.

You think back to when you got your Hope Knfe, and who it was spoke for you - Agrit Staginsdar. The dwarf herself had left Janderhoff, where he was going to, and they shared the whole feeling of an outsider seeking their true calling. You remember she saying...

"Timm, by the traditions of our town, you have come of age or if you came to Trunau as an adult-You have joined our community. This hopeknife represents your responsibilities as an adult and defender of Trunau. You must be willing to use it on yourself, your fellow Trunauans, and your family—even me, should it come to that. It will be a far quicker death than that which the orcs will offer, and providing it is your duty. Do you swear to guard Trunau from all comers, and to use your hopeknife only for its intended purpose?"

"If the orcs come, and there is no other option, this is where you cut - here, here, and here." Your Mentor demonstrates which arteries to sever while you watch. Then the hopeknife was sheathed and placed around your neck.

Until tomorrow.... But for tonight, he was to enjoy the last party before his departure to Janderhoff. He knew it'd be years before he saw his mother and town again, but the death of his horse - the beautiful mare Shadowrun - was too heavy on him. His saviors - the band of Dwarves led by Garrim Mountainslope - agreed to take him for training against the giants and orcs, and hence this was his destiny.

From afar he smiled to Agrit and Sara Morninghawk, took a bottle of ale, and sat by himself looking at the stars. He felt cold - a sharp, strong feeling through his spine - as if the shadows of the night themselves were hearing him and trying to guide his very actions.

All Players will receive a Hope Knife. An Engraved Masterwork Dagger, that hangs on a leather tether around your neck....what does the engraving say?

"Just a small part of life is what happens to you; the majority is how you respond to it"

rorek55 wrote:

wow, only one arcane submission? O.o

Only one arcane submission in an AP about monsters with notoriously low will saves.

This is what 2020 has done to us.

I really thought about bringing my Greatsword-hurling wizard from the prior thread, but decided against it - I have enough on my plate for now.

My Arcane submission, had I entered it, would have been one who sought to match strength with strength. Rather than targeting those Will saves.

What role would a Feyspeaker Druid qualify for? As a primary Enchanter, he covers a role that is usually reserved for the arcane caster. But he casts as divine, except with much less healing than the divine slot for this group might require.

Primary Combatant
1. Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2. Gabsen (Escharid Blackrose) Male Human 1st Fighter *Orphaned by Giants*
3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier) Male Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*
4. Dolgrym Giantfoe (trawets71) Male Dwarf 1st Ranger *Vexing Defender*

Primary Arcane
1.Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Cocoa (muaveAvengr) Male Ratfolk 1st Witch *Student of Giantkind*

Primary Divine
1. Hundar (Anthorg) Male Half-Orc 1st Druid {Mountain} *Vexing Defender*
2. Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
3.Sabine Goldlust (Edilsmirge) Female Human 1st Cleric {Evangilist} *Dragon Foe*
4.Garidan Hemlock (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*
5.Thurfan Hammerfall (Trevor86) Male Dwarf 1st Cleric *Giant Blooded*

Trapfinder
1.Cathirix (Elbowtoface) Male Hobgoblin 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
2.?? (Shair) ?? Half-Orc 1st Slayer *??*

Miscellaneous/Back Up.
1.Brutus "Brute Justice" Julian (Cellion) Male Human 1st Alchemist *Dwarf Trained*
2.Asher (papadage) Male Human 1st Warpriest *Orphaned by Giants*
3.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*
4.Timm (The Archlich) Human Male 1st Hunter *Dwarf Trained*

expressed interest
1.Joker27
2.Doctor Mono
3.theasl
4.Xyndar Illambra
5.Edward Sobel
6.Esha

Ill only accept 2 more expressing interest and then close the application process. For those of you who expressed interest please note-Im hoping to get the character concept my tomorrow for everyone who applies so I can make decisions early in the week. and start a week later.

Thank you for all who has submitted your concept and are active. That does make a difference in my decisions.

to answer you Ellioti- It would be a Divine Caster submission. I truly can appreciate your desire to play against class trope. I set the requirements with deliberation to try and guide my decision making process because with so many good players online it's easy for a DM to get overwhelmed with the application process. By setting guidelines it makes it easier for me...and yes I understand it may seem unfair to others. I wish I had the capability to run a 20 person game ;)

Totally forgot this, Was reading other applicants and caught it.

11. All Players will receive a Hope Knife. An Engraved Masterwork Dagger, that hangs on a leather tether around your neck....what does the engraving say?

Rory's Hope knife would say: "Remember the past, protect the future."

4.?? (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*

The character's name is Garidan Hemlock. It's actually in the spoiler. Sorry for not being clearer.

my apologies for missing it.

I am interested! I will post my character concept later today. If anything changes, I'll let you know. Thank you for offering this AP!

Oh, sure, I'll put Brogann into the mix.

1. Character Concept: Brogann, human Sword Binder wizard. He worships Gorum and throws a greatsword around the battlefield. He's decently strong and will use shapechanging spells such as Monstrous Physique and eventually Giant Form. Still taking the Arcane role, and will have 9th-level casting.

2. What campaign trait you'd take from The players Guide Players Guide for Giantslayer Roll With It

3. Why you're in Trunau..tie it to your campaign trait. Brogann was in the Pathfinder Society, where he learned a number of tricks (including some giant-fighting techniques). He served alongside a paladin who was a friend of Brantos Calderon, and suggested to Brogann that life on the frontier might be a better fit for him than the Society - Brogann never had much interest in filing reports and dealing the secretive Decemvirate.

4. What job do you have in Trunau? How do you make a living? A variety of odd jobs as a tutor, scholar, fortifications engineer, and sometime-assistant to Agrit Staginsdar. He does a number of patrols and lives in the barracks at the Longhouse.

5. Have you played it before? and if you have can you separate your knowledge from person to character? Only the very beginning of Book 1. Didn't even get to any combats.

6. What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play? I like the problem-solving, the unexpected twists and turns, the social camaraderie, and getting into the head of somebody very different from me.

7. Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post.

Aldizog? would you rather run that character as to your other? I dont want to open this up to multiple applications from the same person, as that makes it a bit skewed for character choices.

Nisha's Knife Inscription: Boldness isn't something you're born with; you either choose it or you don't.

Sorry had missed this as well

Aldizog? would you rather run that character as to your other? I dont want to open this up to multiple applications from the same person, as that makes it a bit skewed for character choices.

I don't have another submission, this is my only one.

There is also an Anthorg who you may have me mixed up with. It has happened before.

Primary Combatant
1. Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2. Gabsen (Escharid Blackrose) Male Human 1st Fighter *Orphaned by Giants*
3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier) Male Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*
4. Dolgrym Giantfoe (trawets71) Male Dwarf 1st Ranger *Vexing Defender*

Primary Arcane
1.Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Cocoa (muaveAvengr) Male Ratfolk 1st Witch *Student of Giantkind*
3. Brogann (Aldizog) Male Human 1st Wizard {Sword Binder} *Roll With It*

Primary Divine
1. Hundar (Anthorg) Male Half-Orc 1st Druid {Mountain} *Vexing Defender*
2. Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
3.Sabine Goldlust (Edilsmirge) Female Human 1st Cleric {Evangilist} *Dragon Foe*
4.Garidan Hemlock (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*
5.Thurfan Hammerfall (Trevor86) Male Dwarf 1st Cleric *Giant Blooded*

Trapfinder
1.Cathirix (Elbowtoface) Male Hobgoblin 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
2.?? (Shair) ?? Half-Orc 1st Slayer *??*

Miscellaneous/Back Up.
1.Brutus "Brute Justice" Julian (Cellion) Male Human 1st Alchemist *Dwarf Trained*
2.Asher (papadage) Male Human 1st Warpriest *Orphaned by Giants*
3.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*
4.Timm (The Archlich) Human Male 1st Hunter *Dwarf Trained*

expressed interest
1.Joker27
2.Doctor Mono
3.theasl
4.Xyndar Illambra
5.Edward Sobel
6.Esha

Ill only accept 1 more expressing interest and then close the application process. For those of you who expressed interest please note-Im hoping to get the character concept my tomorrow for everyone who applies so I can make decisions early in the week. and start a week later.

Somehow I missed point 11, but Ovril's would say something along the line of 'fate cuts both ways'.

3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier) Male Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*

My submitted character is actually a Female tiefling :)

1. Character Concept- Name, race, class what makes the character stand out

Brus Stinea, a male Half-Orc Slayer. I'll decide between ranged and melee in the cotext of the final group but I'm mainly looking to fill the 'rogue' function with more survivability.

2. What campaign trait you'd take from The players Guide Players Guide for Giant Slayer

Orphaned by giants

3. Why you're in Trunau..tie it to your campaign trait.

Mother and Father lived in a cottage by the mountains. It was a cosy home and well-hidden. I was taught to survive in the wilderness from as soon as I could walk. I was always afraid of monsters in the night but when the Giants came, it was broad daylight. I ran and hid evading the Giants while my parents bought me time. After several days on my own, I made it to Trunau where I was taken in.

4. What job do you have in Trunau? How do you make a living

Now I teach children what my parents taught me: how to cover one’s own tracks, forage for edible food, make shelter, safe firecraft and avoid predators.

5. Have you played it before? and if you have can you separate your knowledge from person to character?

No. This will be my first time.

6. What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play?

Interactive fantasy is it for me. Creating a character and bringing it to life seeing it develop make for a compelling experience. I enjoy an even balance of combat social encounters and problem solving.

7. Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post.

It's been a long day. The season has turned from the heat of summer to the kinder climate of fall. You know tomorrow will be a big day. Its the Hope Knife festival for Ruby, Chief Defender Halgra's Youngest Daughter. She is now of age, 11, when she will be bestowed her own personal Hope Knife, created for her by Sara Morninghawk. Tomorrow she will take the oath to defend Trunau until her death. Life is hard in Trunau, a settlement beyond Lastwall in The Hold of Belkzen...Orc Territory.
You think back to when you got your Hope Knfe, and who it was spoke for you Include a person from the players guide who spoke for you and why. You remember Them saying...
“Brus, by the traditions of our town, you have come of age. This hopeknife represents your responsibilities as an adult and defender of Trunau. You must be willing to use it on yourself, your fellow Trunauans, and your family—even me, should it come to that. It will be a far quicker death than that which the orcs will offer, and providing it is your duty. Do you swear to guard Trunau from all comers, and to use your hopeknife only for its intended purpose?”
“If the orcs come, and there is no other option, this is where you cut—here, here, and here.” Your Mentor demonstrates which arteries to sever while you watch. Then the hopeknife was sheathed and placed around your neck
Until tomorrow....but for tonight...
Of all the children I instructed Ruby was one of the most diligent. On the eve of her Coming of Age, I decide to go out into the wilderness and test myself on my own lessons. It is my way of honouring and remembering what my parents taught me in childhood. The Giants took them from this life but until I see them again in the next, I carry these lessons as my ultimate keepsake.
One adjustment I had to make hen I started training the Trunauese youth was remembering that most of them could not see in the dark. On my own, there is no need to slow down or pace myself. I move swiftly and silently, covering my tracks as I go. However good at this I am now, I can only get better with time. It is a night well spent.

Primary Combatant
1. Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2. Gabsen (Escharid Blackrose) Male Human 1st Fighter *Orphaned by Giants*
3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier)Female Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*
4. Dolgrym Giantfoe (trawets71) Male Dwarf 1st Ranger *Vexing Defender*

Primary Arcane
1.Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Cocoa (muaveAvengr) Male Ratfolk 1st Witch *Student of Giantkind*
3. Brogann (Aldizog) Male Human 1st Wizard {Sword Binder} *Roll With It*

Primary Divine
1. Hundar (Anthorg) Male Half-Orc 1st Druid {Mountain} *Vexing Defender*
2. Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
3.Sabine Goldlust (Edilsmirge) Female Human 1st Cleric {Evangilist} *Dragon Foe*
4.Garidan Hemlock (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*
5.Thurfan Hammerfall (Trevor86) Male Dwarf 1st Cleric *Giant Blooded*

Trapfinder
1.Cathirix (Elbowtoface) Male Hobgoblin 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
2.Brus Stinea (Shair) Male Half-Orc 1st Slayer *Orphaned by Giants*

Miscellaneous/Back Up.
1.Brutus "Brute Justice" Julian (Cellion) Male Human 1st Alchemist *Dwarf Trained*
2.Asher (papadage) Male Human 1st Warpriest *Orphaned by Giants*
3.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*
4.Timm (The Archlich) Human Male 1st Hunter *Dwarf Trained*

expressed interest
1.Joker27
2.Doctor Mono
3.theasl
4.Xyndar Illambra
5.Edward Sobel
6.Esha

Ill only accept 1 more expressing interest and then close the application process. For those of you who expressed interest please note-Im hoping to get the character concept my tomorrow for everyone who applies so I can make decisions early in the week. and start a week later.

Thanks for correcting me Zoldier

Ah, I'd forgotten the knife inscription too.

Thurfan's knife reads: "Size usually doesn't matter, but when it does, we call Thurfan."

Also, I'm slightly confused regarding the intent of the ending sentence of the post at question 7.

'Until tomorrow, but for tonight...'

Was I supposed to write what my character was doing on the festival there, instead of it simply being an end to the text?

If so (addition to application):

'But for tonight, he'd drink and celebrate with the finest people he'd ever known. And if Ruby wanted to, he'd Grow himself and pick an apple just for her, or allow the guards to show off their skills in handling a 'giant' to whomever they wanted to impress. Simple pleasures were rare in a harsh land like Belkzen, and indulging in them could be dangerous.

But not today.

Ruby would have her moment of happiness, and whoever tried to sour it would answer to him!'

@Sha'ir, you could always go for a ninja levels after picking up trapfinding, strictly speaking they get the Unrogue updated abilities as well ( this being the general consensus, since you can't mix levels of unrogue/ninja due to being the same class) And honestly, In my in person homebrew 2 things have proven absurd in regards to survival- vanishing trick (especially after level 10), and acceleration of form- standard action 1 ki point to grab haste and DISPLACEMENT for 1/2 level rounds. Sure, its a d8 not a d10, but 50% miss chance is huge, assuming they can even target you after level 10. Just a thought.

1. Character Concept- Name, race, class what makes the character stand out: Flynn Psipher, Male Drow, Magus (elderch archer), If you’re going to do something do it right

2. What campaign trait you’d take from The players Guide Players Guide for Giant Slayer: Orphaned by Giants.

3. Why you're in Trunau..tie it to your campaign trait. He was part of the blackbows, a group of adventures that patrolled the lands keeping the borderlands safe.

4. What job do you have in Trunau? How do you make a living: Part of the town guard.

5. Have you played it before? and if you have can you separate your knowledge from person to character? Have not played before.

6. What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play? I like the story that a group of players creates together.

7. Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post. Looking down at his own hope knife Flynn Psipher hears the words of Chief Defender Halgra when she handed it to him “Those that are gone are not forgotten, for the hopes of they had live in us.”

11. All Players will receive a Hope Knife. An Engraved Masterwork Dagger, that hangs on a leather tether around your neck....what does the engraving say? Resistance is Futile

A slight realignment of roles as I didnt realize Slayer didnt have disable device....but Alchemist does.

Primary Combatant
1. Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2. Gabsen (Escharid Blackrose) Male Human 1st Fighter *Orphaned by Giants*
3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier)Female Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*
4. Dolgrym Giantfoe (trawets71) Male Dwarf 1st Ranger *Vexing Defender*
5.Brus Stinea (Shair) Male Half-Orc 1st Slayer *Orphaned by Giants*

Primary Arcane
1.Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Cocoa (muaveAvengr) Male Ratfolk 1st Witch *Student of Giantkind*
3. Brogann (Aldizog) Male Human 1st Wizard {Sword Binder} *Roll With It*

Primary Divine
1. Hundar (Anthorg) Male Half-Orc 1st Druid {Mountain} *Vexing Defender*
2. Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
3.Sabine Goldlust (Edilsmirge) Female Human 1st Cleric {Evangilist} *Dragon Foe*
4.Garidan Hemlock (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*
5.Thurfan Hammerfall (Trevor86) Male Dwarf 1st Cleric *Giant Blooded*

Trapfinder
1.Cathirix (Elbowtoface) Male Hobgoblin 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
2.Brutus "Brute Justice" Julian (Cellion) Male Human 1st Alchemist *Dwarf Trained*

Miscellaneous/Back Up.
1.Asher (papadage) Male Human 1st Warpriest *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*
3.Timm (The Archlich) Human Male 1st Hunter *Dwarf Trained*
4.Flynn Psipher (Xyndar Illambra) Male Drow 1st Magus {Eldritch Archer} *Orphaned by Giants*

expressed interest
1.Joker27
2.Doctor Mono
3.theasl
4.Edward Sobel
5.Esha

Ill only accept 1 more expressing interest and then close the application process. For those of you who expressed interest please note-Im hoping to get the character concept my tomorrow for everyone who applies so I can make decisions early in the week. and start a week later.

Sabines inscription reads may the sun scortch the enemy of the falcon

The slayer can get Disable Device like a rogue through Slayer Talents at 2 and or a trait like Criminal at 1.

true but it requires making choices to that effect. I want the groupings to be devoid of player choices so they can ALWAYS fill that slot.

1. Character Concept- Name, race, class what makes the character stand out

Imara Novoron, Female elf, 1st rogue. She is known as the girl who is fascinated by magic, but cannot wield it. She also has a reputation for pulling out random objects and using them creatively to help herself or others out of a pinch.

2. What campaign trait youd take from The players Guide Players Guide for Giant Slayer

Artifact hunter, though she is also a Trunau local.

3. Why youre in Trunau..tie it to your campaign trait.

Imara's parents were nomadic rangers that stopped by Trunau once in their travels and ended up staying to protect the town. They'd hoped that Imara would also become a ranger, but her fascination with magic led her down a different path. She longed to apprentice to Agrit Staginsdar, but given that she showed no actual magical ability, this was not to be. Instead, she spent as much time as possible at the House of Wonders, learning all she could about magical items. As a result, she has some skill at using such items and a fair amount of knowledge about magical artifacts.

4. What job do you have in Trunau? How do you make a living

Imara fills in around town where she is needed. She is part of the militia and aids in defense and patrols, but she also helps out at the House of Wonders when Agrit needs some time off or wants some additional help researching or locating a particular item. She will even do some bartending at the Killin' Ground from time to time.

5. Have you played it before? and if you have can you separate your knowledge from person to character?

I have not played it before.

6. What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play?

I love being able to immerse myself in another world. I recently discovered PbP and absolutely love the platform it provides for in depth RP. I enjoy creating a character, bringing them to life and seeing how they are influenced by - and grow from - their experiences. However, I think the best part for me is the collaborative storytelling. I enjoy developing meaningful relationships and rapport with the other party members. I love the randomness introduced by the dice and they way it can create particularly dramatic - and unexpected - outcomes. The players and GM can use these results as material for developing complex and unique characters. After reading your intro, it seems like your GM style is in line with my preferred gaming/RP style.

7. Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post.

All Players will receive a Hope Knife. An Engraved Masterwork Dagger, that hangs on a leather tether around your neck....what does the engraving say? Be true - magic will find you.

She is applying for the trapfinder role.

Hope Knife engraving: Dead enemies can't get reinforcements

Asher’s Hope Knife inscription:

Be not grim in the pursuit of justice.

Nothing engraved on Gabsen Hope knife, but a few human hair are entwined in the handle.

Brus' knife is engraved with the following:

"Survival is the best Vengeance. Outlive them ALL!!!!"

Primary Combatant
1. Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2. Gabsen (Escharid Blackrose) Male Human 1st Fighter *Orphaned by Giants*
3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier)Female Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*
4. Dolgrym Giantfoe (trawets71) Male Dwarf 1st Ranger *Vexing Defender*
5.Brus Stinea (Shair) Male Half-Orc 1st Slayer *Orphaned by Giants*

Primary Arcane
1.Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Cocoa (muaveAvengr) Male Ratfolk 1st Witch *Student of Giantkind*
3. Brogann (Aldizog) Male Human 1st Wizard {Sword Binder} *Roll With It*

Primary Divine
1. Hundar (Anthorg) Male Half-Orc 1st Druid {Mountain} *Vexing Defender*
2. Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
3.Sabine Goldlust (Edilsmirge) Female Human 1st Cleric {Evangilist} *Dragon Foe*
4.Garidan Hemlock (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*
5.Thurfan Hammerfall (Trevor86) Male Dwarf 1st Cleric *Giant Blooded*

Trapfinder
1.Cathirix (Elbowtoface) Male Hobgoblin 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
2.Brutus "Brute Justice" Julian (Cellion) Male Human 1st Alchemist *Dwarf Trained*
3.Imara Novoron (Eshan) Female Elf 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*

Miscellaneous/Back Up.
1.Asher (papadage) Male Human 1st Warpriest *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*
3.Timm (The Archlich) Human Male 1st Hunter *Dwarf Trained*
4.Flynn Psipher (Xyndar Illambra) Male Drow 1st Magus {Eldritch Archer} *Orphaned by Giants*

expressed interest
1.Joker27
2.Doctor Mono
3.theasl
4.Edward Sobel

Ill only accept 1 more expressing interest and then close the application process. For those of you who expressed interest please note-Im hoping to get the character concept today, Monday, for everyone who applied so I can make decisions early in the week. and start playing next week after character creation.

1. Character Concept

Celena is a female-presenting Android Antiquarian Investigator who positions herself to appear human when possible.

2. What campaign trait you'd take from The players Guide Players Guide for Giant Slayer

Artifact hunter, being an Antiquarian she is always looking for new objects of power to add to her collection

3. Why you're in Trunau..tie it to your campaign trait.

Celena has always kept to the edge of the civilized world, any closer in and all the fun toys would already have been found. She arrived in Trunau about 3 years ago well searching for religious iconography of the giants who live around Trunau as well as other magical or culturally significant items. After finding a number and seeing that the stream did slow Celena set up shop in Trunau so to speak.

4. What job do you have in Trunau? How do you make a living

Celena is an explorer and cartographer, she makes maps and sells items she finds in her adventures (She also keeps a fair number for herself). She only stays in town for a week or two at a time before venturing back out, after all, maps are only good as long as they are accurate, and when you're dealing with migrating giants who may well kill travelers they aren't accurate for long.

5. Have you played it before? and if you have can you separate your knowledge from person to character?

I have not played it

6. What makes you tick as a player? Why do you role play?

I really enjoy the character development and collective storytelling that can come from a good group. Though I admit I sometimes can struggle to find that in PBP games. I am currently studying theatre at college in addition to a more lucrative degree so I also enjoy getting into a character's mind.

7. Complete this introduction of your player that will be used in your first post.

[b]All Players will receive a Hope Knife. An Engraved Masterwork Dagger, that hangs on a leather tether around your neck....what does the engraving say? However we serve we must do so together.

Ill be choosing the players/characters to join me in the Giantslayer game tomorrow. If you are interested please get your character concept in. I have enough to go by right now, but I dont want to short change those that expressed interest. Additionally Ill only accept 1 more besides the 3 Im waiting on.

Primary Combatant
1. Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2. Gabsen (Escharid Blackrose) Male Human 1st Fighter *Orphaned by Giants*
3."Three-Arm" Nisha Longshot (Zoldier)Female Tiefling 1st Gunslinger *Giantslayer Scion*
4. Dolgrym Giantfoe (trawets71) Male Dwarf 1st Ranger *Vexing Defender*
5.Brus Stinea (Shair) Male Half-Orc 1st Slayer *Orphaned by Giants*

Primary Arcane
1.Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Cocoa (muaveAvengr) Male Ratfolk 1st Witch *Student of Giantkind*
3. Brogann (Aldizog) Male Human 1st Wizard {Sword Binder} *Roll With It*

Primary Divine
1. Hundar (Anthorg) Male Half-Orc 1st Druid {Mountain} *Vexing Defender*
2. Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
3.Sabine Goldlust (Edilsmirge) Female Human 1st Cleric {Evangilist} *Dragon Foe*
4.Garidan Hemlock (Ellioti) Male Human 1st Cleric *Student of Giantkind*
5.Thurfan Hammerfall (Trevor86) Male Dwarf 1st Cleric *Giant Blooded*

Trapfinder
1.Cathirix (Elbowtoface) Male Hobgoblin 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
2.Brutus "Brute Justice" Julian (Cellion) Male Human 1st Alchemist *Dwarf Trained*
3.Imara Novoron (Eshan) Female Elf 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
4.Celena (joker 27) Female Android 1st Investigator *Artifact Hunter*

Miscellaneous/Back Up.
1.Asher (papadage) Male Human 1st Warpriest *Orphaned by Giants*
2.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*
3.Timm (The Archlich) Human Male 1st Hunter *Dwarf Trained*
4.Flynn Psipher (Xyndar Illambra) Male Drow 1st Magus {Eldritch Archer} *Orphaned by Giants*

expressed interest
1.Doctor Mono
2.theasl
3.Edward Sobel

Ok choices are made. I had a hard time choosing after I went through the lists twice and got down to the final few. Thank you all for your interest. As we all know attrition occurs in pbp. Should that happen I may reach out to some of you.

Will the following players/characters move to the discussion thread and we can discuss characters builds before a tentative start date of 10/14

1.Rydell Derrick Ellindorr (rorek55) Male Half-Elf 1st Ranger *Trunau Native*
2..Ovril Necul Havayselvay (Solicitor) Male Human 1st Witch *Orphaned by Giants*
3.Shel (crisischild) Female Half-Orc 1st Shaman *Artifact Hunter*
4.Imara Novoron (Eshan) Female Elf 1st Rogue *Artifact Hunter*
5.Rory Cornelius (Robert Henry) Male Halfling 1st Hunter *Trunau Native*

As I said it was tough and in the end in a couple spots I had to flip a mental coin.

Thank you all again for expressing interest and submitting concepts.

Good luck to those chosen!

Have a great game!

Very cool, Thanks GMMichael for the chance to play. Good luck and good gaming too all!

Congrats to the chosen!

Have fun.

And thank you to GMMichael for the chance to audition.