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If you read through some of the players' character's backgrounds and histories, you'll note that there's a year of time between when they left the Orphanage and gathered back at the Yawning Portal Inn as they promised when they went their separate ways. This year of time may have taken place in the city, outside the city, or any mix of time and place you can think of (within reason for how far you can travel and return in a year). Hope this gives you some ideas to be inspired and create a character. - D
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I'm a newcomer around here, which hopefully won't count against me (or at least not too much) because I am working on an application. I'll probably post a complete or mostly complete character this evening.
My idea is for a semi-pro athlete; wrestler/unarmedfighter at the Field of Triumph, on the Southern Ward phandrel team - Go Mules! - etc. Last edited by Buy Crom; Jan 16th, 2023 at 07:49 PM. |
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Sorry Drachen! I wasn't confident with the character to start with and I'm second guessing my ability to stick with this game.
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I'm am up for this. Will work on a character over the next 3 nights.
Looking forward to the setting and game.
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Last edited by Dukklord; Jan 17th, 2023 at 01:17 PM. Reason: ((EDIT: Removed second character application.)) |
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@ElderOblex - It's all good. No worries at all. I run a lot of games and RL is always pulling players away so I'll have openings again soon. You can always PM me when you're ready to join a game and see if there's any openings I haven't posted yet.
@Dukklord - Definitely Vera the Pirate. She'd fit right in with the motley crew already in the game. And A bard Lizardfolk? Love to see that in RP.
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I think I have a good concept in mind, but just so I understand the full context of the game: Why the rogue level? I understand we were all raised in an orphanage in the rough part of town, but did the orphanage matron teach us how to pick locks and speak Thieves' Cant as well? If not, how did we all learn that (and other rogue skills in general)?
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Tonwen
Character Name: Tonwen
Race: Hill Dwarf Class: Rogue(1)/Bard(1) Background: Urchin / Entertainer (mix) Personality traits (2): I ask a lot of questions I know a story for every almost every situation Ideal: People: I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I perform. That's all that matters. Aspiration: I'm going to prove that I'm worthy of a better life. Bond: I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me (Orphanage person) Flaw: It's not stealing if I need it more than someone else. Appearance: Short even by dwarven standards, Tonwen is a jovial, bright and cheerful character. Quick to speak up, jest, and support her friends and those around her. She has long sun-bleached blonde hair, most often braided and loosely tied back. Her clothes are looking worn and a little threadbare, but were once relatively fine, on a child. Backstory: Tonwen had found a family that she could trust at the Light of Day orphanage. She had her place in life and felt comfortable with it. While the caretakers did an admirable job of keeping the rustic building in working order, food on the tables and order in the dormitories. Her family wasn't complete with just the parental oversight of a handful of caretakers, it was made complete with her 'brothers' and 'sisters', the other orphans who she shared stories, class, dinner and play with. She had been 11 years old when the Magister awarded her custody to the Light of Day. He had been aghast when passing judgement over a petty criminal, Nora Hazan who had been using this dwarfling as a distraction while she lifted whatever trinkets should could from the audience. Apparently this young dwarf, Tonwen had strong voice, gifted hands on the lyre and knew too many folk songs for one her age. Apparently she had been doing this for years, though only recently in Waterdeep, she could have continued except she cut the purse of a noble and was caught. For Nora, the Magister, exiled her from the city, never to return on pain of death. It had been close as the noble who had brought charges wanted an example made. But for Tonwen, as she was still so young, her part in this petty larceny was not of her own choice. The story, if it could be believed was that Nora had bought this young dwarf from a port side auction in Murann, some four years before. So blame could not be apportioned onto the urchin, she needed proper guidance and care, for this he knew just the place. During the last year in the orphanage, life had been changing. There had been only one caretaker left, 'Matron Penelope Brookbark' or 'old Barker' as the children knew her, at least when she wasn't in earshot. It had been a couple years since any new children had been sent and it was clear that the orphanage would soon close, when the last children were old enough to leave. Unfortunately 'old Barker' didn't last that long and one day, the remaining orphans found themselves calling for the guard, for a noble or cleric, or anyone while they held her during her final moments. Tonwen remember's her serene smile as she listened to the dwarf singing her favourite song. After the care the city had given in giving these children a home and a family, now with them so close to adulthood, they were left to fend for themselves. As so Tonwen walked into the city, with her meagre bag of belongings and her positive smile, intent to make a name for herself. She would do what she knew best, entertain for coin. It was not long before Tonwen realised that this life was not easy, on a good day she made two or three nibs, barely enough for a meal. On a bad day, she was left scouring the alleys behind taverns looking for scraps, or occasionally lifting a sausage, or bun from a plate when no attention was paid. She stole rarely and only from those who clearly suffered from gluttony, she considered it a good service. Once she even managed a to be offered to entertain at a tavern for a few nights when it was busy. Here she met with Onnan O'Beirnei and was introduced to the College of New Olamn in the Cliffrides above Waterdeep. Onnan has helped her learn new songs, strengthen her voice and start with other instruments like a shawm. Onnan took her through Mount Melody Tunnel and they joined in the song with the Neverending String of Pearls, a most amazing experience and Tonwen had believed she she would now see her future come true. Then she was nearly broken when the College refused her entrance as she had no suitable patron. Still this can't break her, no, she just put her bag over her back, turned and walked back into the city intent to meet with her only family at the Yawning Portal. It was only then she remembered, the meeting they had agreed was today, and it was already getting dark, she would be late. Relationships: Tonwen loves to entertain, always with a story, song or music to hand. She has a knack for coming up with little ditties about what is or may happen in a manner that amuses others, especially those who know her. This has helped her build lasting bonds with her fellow orphans. Those that are of similar wit, she will gladly compliment with music or song. When her family has been in need, she has been quick to offer herself as a solution, using her skill in disguise to go where she shouldn't and take what will not be missed.
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Challenged by the gods of commerce, stealing time from me. I am now managing a private game but hope to return to Tonwen shortly. Last edited by Batty; Jan 22nd, 2023 at 09:48 PM. |
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Last edited by Snicker; Jan 22nd, 2023 at 05:04 AM. |
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