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Name of PC: Zeldax
Class/Level: Male Human Fighter 1
Adventure: Burnt Offerings
Catalyst: Goblin dogs, inexperience, and wanting to be a hero
Story:
I'm going to give some background on the player first. Please forgive lengthy verbal assault. :)
We started the game with 3 people and 5 PCs. Our first session my son watched a little bit. On our second session he came down not long after we started with a fighter rolled up, geared up, and generally ready to play. I was completely taken aback that he went through all that trouble by himself with no help. After a few seconds of silence and fighting back one of those "I am so proud of you tears" I let him join in. We took a lunch break and I helped him finish up feats and some other minor things. This game day went pretty good and he learned some things about his character. On our third day the group just arrived at Thistletop. Everyone but my son was now 2nd level. With a 6 party group I had to really beef up the adventures. One of the maze rooms I put in 5 or 6 goblin dogs. My son being naive but very heroic decided to run up and lay the smack down. At level 1 with no backup for a turn or two (due to limited movement in the hallways) he ended up in over his head. As he ran up 3 of the dogs surrounded him. By the 2nd turn he was down and the last fatal blow was struck.
He looked at me kind of strangely, and asked if he was ok. I looked at him and felt a pang of sadness that his first major game experience ended so quickly for him. He got up from the table and was heading up the stairs. As he did so I could see his eyes water up slightly. Everyone at the table was kind of silent. Then one of my players said, "Hey, it's ok. You did a great job." I gave the guys a quick look and told them I would be right back. He was upstairs with a look as if he just found out the most horrible news you could imagine. After a quick pep talk and promises of bringing in another PC he started to perk up. He had already made a cleric as his warriors companion. Who would be seeking his revenge. Not long after he changed his mind about the cleric and we rolled up a Elf Ranger for him to play. He gets to start at 3rd and he is really excited about the animal companion. As a surprise for him I am painting up Valeros as Xen the TWF Elf Ranger of Desna. It should be done this week just in time for our next session.