[D&D-5e] Mercy is Strength

[bdap]

Just a reminder that the deadline is in 2 days for anyone that is still interested in the final spot in the game.

[VaultDweller]

I'm posting for interest. Should have an app up today or tomorrow.

[bdap]

Originally Posted by VaultDweller

I'm posting for interest. Should have an app up today or tomorrow.

Noted in the OP.

I'm excited to see what you come up with.

[Dorack]

Originally Posted by bdap

Here is the class/race makeup of the other 4 members:
Half-Orc Forge Cleric
Tiefling Dex Paladin
Half-Elf Ranger
Half-Elf Sorcerer

Ok, here is my app. I saw there was no apparent rogue, so here is a good hearted hafling rogue. Everyone knows all parties improve with a halfling rogue XD (English is second language for me, so forgive any typos and mistakes)

Ticus Tellerum Name: Ticus Tellerum Race: Hafling Class: Rogue (Arcane Trickster) Background: Guild Merchant Alignment: Chaotic Good Character Sheet. Personality Traits: Ideal: To free Perusia from its tyrant, to help others the way the Order helped him and his family Bond: Family comes first, then the Shieldstone Order. Flaws: Rules will not stop me from doing what needs to be done. Appearance: Ticus is a slender, rather tall Halfling. He smiles a lot and seems to be always playing with something in his hands. He dresses in simple, dark leather clothes and has a knack to avoid drawing attention to himself when he chooses to. He cuts his hair short and shaves often. Family Backstory: The Tellerum’s of Perusia   Ticus’s clan, the Tellerums, hail from the land of Perusia, a small kingdom west of Kalaskya, where the the hafling clan ran a successful coaster business for centuries. Used to travel far and wide around Vilcrest, these enterprising merchants were important traders and news gatherers for the Perusians. Things changed with the sudden death of King Loeff and shortly after the demise of young crown prince Elomne. Loeff youngest soon, Dennem, a wicked, evil man ascended to the throne. He began to rule the land with an iron fist, looking to impose his will on everything and everyone. That led him to war with small neighboring kingdoms and Perusia fell to its darkest time yet. The haflings of the region were deemed unfit for army conscription; instead, King Dennem imposed brutal taxes and confiscated goods to fill his ever-hungry coffers, to pay for his war. The Tellerum endured, for a while trading the best they could within the new laws, but soon corruption and injustice ran rampant. Bribing officials and turning a blind eye to the executions were only but a sample of the daily lives of Perusians. Somehow, spontaneously, the Tellerum’s began to resist their monarch. First there were small acts of defiance or disobedience, but when they were harshly punished, they gave lip service to the crown but secretly began to work as smugglers and spies. The haflings caravans were vital for keeping what little commerce Perusia still had, so they continued to travel in and out of the realm. Soon they became a way out for fugitives and a way in for food that was smuggled to avoid it being confiscated for the troops. Personal backstory: about Ticus   Amidst all this turbulence, Ticus was raised. As soon as he could, he learned the family trade, yet he also had to learn the shadier skills that her family were resorting to. His parents always taught him that, though they were cheating, stealing and smuggling, it was because King Dennem was starving their people, something that Ticus would soon see with its own eyes. Ticus grew a roguish merchant, risking his life, as did all his kin, to help Perusia in any way he could. He led caravans, forged friendships with innkeepers and common folk, and help those in need the best he could. In the meantime, he discovered he had a knack for magic, yet he only managed a few basic tricks and lacked a tutor to teach him properly. Finally, one day King Dennem found out what the halflings had been up to. He ordered each and everyone of them executed. A savage hunt began, and the haflings fled the land or went into hiding, many failing to escape the tyrant’s grasp. Ticus family, once smugglers themselves, sought a way to be smuggled out of Perusia. And when all hope was lost, agents of the Shieldstone Order came to their rescue, safely taking Ticus and his family away, relocating them up in Kalaskya. Ticus never forgot the brave heroes he owed his life to, and when his family finally resettled, he requested to join the Order and serve them until his debt of gratitude was repaid. The Order had a few qualms about the hafling and his roguish nature, but also saw potential in having a loyal agent capable of operating in the shadows and with the shadier elements of society. He also showed some talent for magic, though still untrained. So, the Guildmasters gave Ticus their approval and he has been part of the order since, while also starting to train his magic skills seriously. Personality:   Ticus is an amiable and good-natured person. He is deeply thankful and loyal to the Order for saving him and his family and has vowed to use his skills, no matter how shady or dubious in their method they seem, for a greater good. Still, he likes to have fun while at it and tends to bend the rules to see how far he can get away with it. He knows any order must have rules, hierarchy and discipline, yet he also knows that sometimes all that gets in the way of what needs to be done. Ticus dreams of one day returning to Perusia, yet while King Dennem rules it with an iron fist, that is but a fantasy. In the meantime, he has heard that trouble is brewing in Kalaskya, where his remaining family is now. He quickly volunteered to join the expedition to the land. He would not stand by as his family is in distress. RP Sample Role-Playing Sample: Ticus picked up the pace. He was late for the meeting and he knew his contact was more than twitchy. If he lost his trail, he might not pick it up again. He went under the royal bridge and he saw it. Or rather, Ticus spotted the silhouette reflected on the water. It was a nice trick, not quite full invisibility, but handy still. Perhaps one day he could master doing something like that. You are late. The voice was faint, spectral. Ticus smiled like he always did. Didn’t they tell you a wizard is never late, nor is he early, but he arrives precisely when he means to? After a brief moment, the voice said You are not a wizard… Not yet interrupted Ticus, but I’m not that late either, so let’s call it even, shall we? What have you got for me? What about my price? Ticus raised an eyebrow. Are you doubting me? Or perhaps you doubt the Order, is that it? Maybe we should part ways now, so I can tell the Guildmasters you are having second thoughts about our arrangement... No. No. Our deal stands. Just give me… Nope. Your last tidbit proved a fool’s errand. We are willing to dismiss it as an oddity, given your past record. But you better give me something with more substance or we will conclude that your word is as solid as you are presently. Ticus thought he could hear a low grumble. He looked at the reflection in water and saw the figure reaching inside some sort of satchel. Instinctively, he reached for his blade, but in that moment, a small parchment appeared out of thin air. The halfing reached out and grabbed the note. Let’s see what we have here. My price... It will not go anywhere. Now shush. Ticus read the paper and froze. If this was true… it could mean a lot, a big whole lot. He almost ran away, back to the Chapterhouse, but suddenly remembered his interlocutor. He reached for his pocket and draw a small pouch. The sandlike content of it had always intrigued him, but he still hadn´t found a way to open the container. He threw the pouch up in the air, and suddenly, it was gone, as was the reflection in the water. Smiling, Ticus turned around, and headed back to the Chapterhouse. He had news to deliver.

[bdap]

Good start Dorack. Just need the character sheet and your application can be considered done.

Just remember that it's Point Buy or Standard Array for the stats.

[VaultDweller]

https://goo.gl/images/JjdGNc

https://www.rpgcrossing.com/profiler/view.php?id=76658

New elf on the block Name: Riardon Moonwhisper Race: High Elf Class: Paladin Alignment: Neutral Good Personality Traits: I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments. If someone is in trouble, I am always ready to lend help. Ideals: Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) Bonds: I protect those who cannot protect themselves. Flaws: The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. Appearance: Riardon is approaching middle age for an elf, in his 70s. His Brown hair shows no sign of graying or thinning however, and his ice blue eyes are as full of fire as they have ever been. This was not always so, however. His armor is basic and nondescript. It shows the scars of many confrontations, but it is well cared for. One gets the feeling though, that this was not always his armor, for the rest of him does not seem to bear the same scars. His sword, likewise, is well worn but well taken care of. Otherwise, he blends in quite easily among a crowd, his brown traveling cloak almost always wrapped around him. The one thing that people notice apart from his eyes is the holy symbol of the elven deity Corellan Lorethain. It hangs down the front of his armor, and clinks ever so slightly against the chain mail as he moves. It seems to be the most well taken care of thing he owns. Background: Hermit Personality: Riardon is a loner, keeping to himself whenever possible. Once he considers you a friend however, he will fight for you with every fiber of his being. History: As a young elf, Riardon was not quite like other elves. He was very selfish and cared very little for the lessons of communing with nature and whatnot. He was a bit of a prankster, and went from village to village playing jokes on his fellow elves. He constantly needed more excitement though, so his pranks became more and more elaborate and dangerous. One night, he planned on scaring a family friend’s two small children by pretending he was part of a raiding party of orcs trying to take over the village. He had torches set up next to the house that he had rigged to all be lit together, but something went terribly wrong. When he pulled the rope to light the torches, instead the house was set ablaze! Horrified, he thought about going in and rescuing the family, but thought otherwise because he feared it would make him look suspicious. He watched as the father pulled his family from the burning home one by one, as a small crowd began to gather. The father went back in a third time, and brought out another girl, who was limp and not moving. He was screaming for help, that the girl was not breathing. Sadly, it seemed there was nothing anyone could do. Riardon looked on in horror as he realized it was his baby sister! He had not known she would be at the house tonight! Frantic and on the verge of hyperventilating, he was at a loss of what to do. Then, out of the smoke, a cleric appeared and knelt down next to the girl. He laid his hands on her head, and Riardon saw a warm glow surround them both. The little girl sat up, coughing, and in the next moment, Riardon’s parents had rushed over to her. This shook Riardon to his core. He knew he would never be forgiven if the truth of what happened came out, and he could never forgive himself for nearly killing his own sister, or anyone else for that matter. He left the elven lands in a form of self exile, to spend his years trying to atone for his misdeed. He was constantly haunted by the vision of his sister being pulled from the fire. In his dreams, sometimes the cleric did not arrive in time, but still the girl would sit up. She would look at him with vacant eyes, point to him hiding, and scream a hideous scream, alerting the village to his presence. He vowed to himself that he would never again do anything that could harm an innocent person. In his travels, he came across an old human man that looked as though he was down on his luck. Riardon offered to buy the man a meal, and together they traveled into the city of Baldur’s Gate to find a place to eat. The man introduced himself as Davin, a former paladin. Riardon wondered how one could be a “former” paladin, but he did not press for information. Davin thanked him for his kindness, and the two began a long conversation. Riardon used what coin he had to give them both a room at one of the inns, and they proceeded to spend the better part of a month together. Eventually, Riardon began to ask him questions about his past. Davin told Riardon that he had once been a member of the Shieldstone Order, and he proceeded to wow Riardon with stories of their creed, and the intense brotherhood that the members all shared. After several months, Riardon told Davin that he wished to journey to Kalaskya in order to join this Order. He felt a strong tie to the stories of this group, and wanted to see for himself if he could finally find a new home somewhere. With his blessing, Davin gave Riardon his old sword and armor, and bid him good journey. Once in Kalaskya, Riardon found his way to the guild hall to speak with the leaders of the Order. He mentioned being a friend of Davin, and he was shocked to learn that the Order thought the old paladin had died years ago. RIardon sat with them and recalled all he had learned from Davin during their time together. Upon hearing his story, Riardon was accepted on a trial basis into the Order. He had only been there a few months when talk began moving through the halls of an upcoming assignment for the King. Riardon found his superior and offered himself for the assignment, longing for a way to prove himself worthy of membership.

Picture and character sheet to follow later today.

[VaultDweller]

Apologies, I’m on my phone right now and can’t link the pic where you can see it in my post.

[Avek]

Its still open ?

[bdap]

Originally Posted by Avek

Its still open ?

It's open until tomorrow.

[bdap]

Originally Posted by VaultDweller

Apologies, I’m on my phone right now and can’t link the pic where you can see it in my post.

It's alright.

I will have you marked down as complete in the OP.

[Dorack]

Char sheet for Ticus added.

[bdap]

Originally Posted by Dorack

Char sheet for Ticus added.

The character sheet is still set on private so I'm unable to see it.

[Dorack]

Try now please

[bdap]

Originally Posted by Dorack

Try now please

I can see it but you should probably finish filling out your character sheet.

Looking good so far though.

[Dorack]

Originally Posted by bdap

I can see it but you should probably finish filling out your character sheet.

Looking good so far though.

Thanks! Im away from a keyboard all day (on my phone right now) so I will fill all the missing gaps tonight. I do think all the important bits are in place.