| TitaniumStar |
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I wanted to start this thread because I want to open my mind to different types of backgrounds and concepts pathfinder characters can have that are creative. I like to think I don't automatically assume I know who/what your character is/does based on race and class, but I see it all the time from other people and feel I may be doing it too.
I recently made a character who was an Unchained Rogue and in the Silver Crusade faction. I felt it was weird to have a rogue in that faction because well, I steal stuff right? That's what rogues do. But maybe I can steal from the rich and give to the poor like robin hood? That would make me good, right?
When I showed my husband my character sheet, he said "Silver Crusade?" I told him the robin hood thing and he seemed kind of disappointed. "Just because you are a rogue doesn't mean you have to be a thief. Maybe you like taking things apart and putting them together so you know how things work and that makes you a great lock picker!" He gave a couple more examples of other classes and backgrounds playing a roll. For example, a person who is a doctor who has become a monk as well. They know all the vital points on the body and know exactly where to hit.
I thought this was so cool. I wanted to hear from others about their characters or others they have seen. I'm hoping to get inspired and create something that will be really be fun to play.
Maybe I am just tired of creating stereotypical characters. Like the barbarian who is a buff, hairy man/woman, wears furs, and is an angry, bloodthirsty killer. Why can't a barbarian be a noble who gets pissed every time blood gets on his/her new expensive clothing. And each time they get to a town they change clothes, and when they fight, "I JUST BOUGHT THISSSSSSS!!! RRAAAAWWWRRRR!!"
Or maybe a barbarian who is a lovely girl who has a split personality. I don't know. lol
Thanks for reading! (and if you post, thanks!)