[D&D-5e] Dragon Storm Rising

[Rockerboy]

The Bounty Hunter Character Name: Pronounced "Bruh-ner"Brunner Race: VariantHuman Class: Battle MasterFighter Description: Brunner is a strong looking, broad-shouldered human, with dark hair and gray eyes, who stands over six feet tall. His skin is tanned, from countless months on the road and under the sun, and he sports a nose that looks to have been broken several times. Across his face are a collection of scars, resulting in a crisscross of additional scars on his right cheek. Contrary to his appearance, Brunner is actually very light on his feet. Brunner wears studded leather, dyed dark colors to blend into urban environments, complete with harnesses and straps across his body and a hood. His boots are well-kept and purposed for long journeys, with comfortable soles. He wields fairly common weapons, including a rapier and two hand crossbows; though, those who have seen him fight, know that his quiver hides numerous items as well. And finally, Brunner carries a small pack on his back when traveling. Personality: Brunner is just... Brunner. He is a man raised in a tough profession, where displays of weakness are detrimental to his impact on bounties. He maintains a stoic and thoughtful presence, mainly, though he enjoys surface-level conversation and sitting in silence. Brunner isn't someone who feels the need to fill silence with speaking, since he usually travels with individuals who try talking a lot - though typically they are bounties, who are begging or making deals, but it's still irritating at times. If someone who knew Brunner were to describe him, it would be 'a professional'. That said, when not on the job, Brunner shares some laughs, enjoys an ale, and might waste a few coin on some games of luck. He is a modest man, someone who is working toward something in life, and isn't careless with his words, actions or belongings. He also has a deep loyalty to those that he trusts - which aren't many - and takes a debt very seriously, agreeing to the task with little question, because that's simply the way of it; also, Brunner really dislikes owing people debts or favors, so to receive one from him is a good indication he trusts you and knows you're good for it. Brunner also whittles; it calms him. Background: Feature: Ear to the Ground You are in frequent contact with people in the segment of society that your chosen quarries move through. These people might be associated with the criminal underworld, the rough-and-tumble folk of the streets, or members of high society. This connection comes in the form of a contact in any city you visit, a person who provides information about the people and places of the local area.Urban Bounty Hunter ● Trait 1: I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. ● Trait 2: I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or lose my cool. ● Ideal: Reputation. I'm loyal to my contracts, I do not negotiate, and I never turn down a debt I owe. ● Bond: Someone I deeply respected died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. ● Flaw: I grew up with nothing, now I'm fixated on getting more. Character History: Brunner's life was a struggle from the beginning. He was born into a poor family in Waterdeep, near the Dock Ward, where his father served as a crew member on a transport ship, and his mother walked the boroughs selling trinkets. From a young age, Brunner learned to fight; he was picked on by older children, often, and was taught to throw a punch by his father. That helped to keep the small boy ahead of the bullies, but the problems only got worse as Brunner got older; from buying clothing, to eating fresh food, to even having a stable living building. Around the age of twelve, Brunner's father died at sea, swept overboard during a storm, and that was that - the old man was gone, forever, never to be seen again. That put pressure on the family of two, with Brunner's mother not making enough with trinket sales. Despite the abundance and affluence of the upper classes, those in their shadow could barely etch out a living. Brunner grew angry at the loss of his father, and he turned more violent, enough so that he soon earned a reputation among the other children near the Ward - one that said to steer clear of him. Brunner liked that, though, and relished opportunities when ignorant peers would try to fight him. They never won. Several years later, while working as a barrel mover for a local tavern, Brunner caught sight of a mysterious man in a hood. The human watched the tavern from across the street, unmoving, simply puffing on a pipe and observing. Curious, the youth decided to take his break and watch the watcher, since Brunner was prone to noticing things, too. He was surprised when the man moved as a patron of the tavern exited, to then approach and cast a net over the elf; it seemed the hooded man was some kind of scalp or bounty collector, which caused Brunner to perk up with more interest. That profession was well-paid, as far as he knew. However, the elf was not alone, and the hooded man was approached from behind by another - and without thinking, Brunner crossed the distance, snatched the hand crossbow from the hooded man's belt, and fired into the stomach of the sneaking assailant... and in doing so, Brunner earned the respect and trust of the hooded man. From that day onward, Brunner was taken under the hooded man's wing - Gathar - and was taught the bounty hunting profession. The youth proved a quick study, he worked with Gathar and together they began to claim a number of bounties in and around Waterdeep. Given Brunner's skill with the crossbow, he became the sharpshooter of the duo, though he was skilled with most weapons by the time he had learned the trade. For many years the pair were friends and business partners, Gathar becoming another father figure for Brunner, and - as the youth often found in his life - it was around ten years later that Gathar was killed chasing a bounty; and even more unfortunately was the likelihood that Brunner, through his lapse in judgment and time keeping, had missed the arranged ambush... leaving Gathar to face too many alone. It was soul shattering for the young man. Brunner continued as a bounty hunter, however, and started to make a name for himself in the trade. His time learning from Gathar had tempered the anger, it had given Brunner more calculating and cunning methods, and he used what he knew to bring in dozens of bounties of varying importance. It was difficult to shake the guilt, though, and Brunner found himself often working alone. That decision bit the hunter in the behind, when he was on a particularly difficult bounty and was ambushed by a group; and through sheer willpower and skill, Brunner was able to fight his way out, though not without sustaining a number of wounds. On his way back to Waterdeep, Brunner could barely walk, and collapsed on the road - just as another figure approached. That individual had been Leosin Erlanthar, a wandering monk, and out of goodness or kindness or obligation, he helped Brunner. The hunter was taken to a makeshift camp, nothing special, but safe enough for Leosin to dress the wounds and help the other back to health. It was a debt, a deep one, and Brunner vowed to repay the favor whenever Leosin required it. And once healed, Brunner was on his way, though he left his address for correspondence for the monk, should a time come when the debt was due. For another several years, Brunner continued to hunt bounties. He expanded his reach, often traveling distances for prices that made the journey worth it. He cared for his mother, who had taken ill, and provided her shelter, medicine and food. On those trips, Brunner had time to think, and his thoughts often circled around his father, Gathar and Leosin. But, he hadn't heard from either of the dead or the monk in a long while, and figured he would be forced to live with a vow hanging over his head - it wasn't ideal, it bothered Brunner in truth, and he almost wished that the monk asked for something just to be rid of it. It wasn't until a week later that that occurrence happened. When Brunner had just arrived home, his mother gave him a letter that had arrived the day prior; it was from Leosin. The missive spoke of great urgency and for Brunner to meet the monk in a small town called Greenest. The bounty hunter sighed, though out of irritation or relief, it was hard to know. Still, it seemed that it was time to - finally - repay the monk's kindness for saving Brunner's life those years ago. And with a deposit of coin for his mother, some collected supplies, and a destination to travel toward, Brunner departed Waterdeep and started the trek to Greenest and the mysterious emergency that Leosin needed help with... Character Sheet: Link

[Drachenspirit]

UPDATED LIST OF NEW APPLICATIONS

CHARACTER	CLASS	RACE	PLAYER	APPLICATION COMPLETED
Boja	Rogue Scout 3 / Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline 3	Human (variant)	Tordon	Complete
Jeck Verruckt	Wizard Evocation	Mountain Dwarf	penbeast0	Complete
Lily Kilnwood	Ranger Swarmkeeper	Ghostwise Halfling	Azure Nokori	Complete
Derek Draven	Wizard Necromancer	Human (Variant)	Togot	Complete
Rowena Black	Artificer (Artillerist)	Human (Variant)	Red Leper	Complete
Zagrum Grubuz	Fighter Rune Knight	Half-Orc	leftyyy88	Complete
Brunner	Fighter Battlemaster	Human (Variant)	Rockerboy	Complete
Sir Alden Ballard	Sorcerer (Draconic Bloodline	Human (Variant)	Xand	Need to make character sheet public
Zaur Osmanek	Genie Warlock	Human (Variant)	Berith	WIP

[GleefulNihilism]

For the record, still in the same boat as before. It's not that I'm not interested in this game, it's that for some reason I have yet to come up with an idea that A.) Feels up to my own standards, B.) sticks to only the allowed books, and C.) isn't already taken at least mechanically.

lol

[Berith]

Application - Zaur Name: Zaur Osmanek Race: Human (variant) Class: Genie Warlock 6 Description: Nobody ever called Zaur Osmanek "imposing" or "physically gifted". He's a good enough looking fellow, in a lanky, indolent way. His Calishite blood give him a "foreign" look in much of Faerun, which some find appealing. He prefers the looser clothing common in warmer climes, and earth tones moreso than bright colors. Zaur keeps his head shaven, but wears a closely-cropped beard of black hair that, to date, has not yet sprouted grey. Personality: He'll talk, that's for sure. Happy to tell a tale, happier to sing a song, happiest with a deck of cards in his hands and a full table to play with. That doesn't mean Zaur's scared of hard work - he isn't. He'll work hard, and without complaint. Pretty good temper, too, and reasonably honest. Nothing like those prissy, holier-than-thou Elves and such. Z's not afraid to get his hands dirty, but never forgets to wash 'em off after. Background: Low placesShipwright Trait: I love sketching and designing things, especially ships Trait: I never pass up a friendly wager Ideal: Invention. Make what you need out of whatever is at hand Bond: Every five nights, I have a strange sequence of apocalyptic dreams. The world is destroyed by cold, choking fumes, lightning storms, waves of acid, and horrible fire. Each time, the dream ends with ten evil eyes glaring at you from the darkness. I felt a strange compulsion to travel to Greenest, hoping the answer to the riddle of your dreams awaited me there. Alas, it did not. Onward! Flaw: I sometimes take things that don't belong to me, especially if they're well made. Flaw: I'm judgmental of those who aren't skilled with tools of some kind. History: You know I grew up in Westgate, don't ya? Where anything goes and everything has its price. That's what they say, and as far as I can tell, it's the Gods' own truth. My people were honest people, though. Shipbuilders all. My father, his father before him, my six brothers, and me. The baby. You'll say I don't look Westhavian, and that's truth, too. My mother was a Calishite, and folks say I take after her. She died before I could remember, though, so I just take their word for it. Da met her in Calimport, he says...she snuck aboard ship to avoid a bad marriage and they fell in love. For all I know, that's truth as well. Certainly sounds better than buying or stealing her. But like I said, my people are honest people, no matter what you hear about Westgate. There are good people there, hard working people. But me? Like I said, I was the baby, and my brothers never let me forget it. I've got nieces and nephews barely younger than me, too. I know 'em better than I know my oldest brothers. We all grew up together in a couple of houses side by side, not too far from the Thorsar Docks. Not the nicest part of town, as you know, but far from the worst. Shipwrights, my people are, like I told you. It's good work. We had plenty to do, always, and I took to it well enough, I guess. Didn't get that many beatings, at least. But I didn't like being called "the baby" a score times a day, and Westgate's a pretty tempting place for one what's a little dissatisfied with his lot. Like a lot of young people, I wanted to see the world and not be told what to do all the time. Westgate's a damned tempting place for a kid like I was. Back in the day, was a pot shop I used to visit, I dunno if it even had a name. "The pot shop" was all we called it. Was a bard there, Meraun, his name was. Half-elf, you know? Voice like a fallen angel, drank like a fish. Ten fish. Had a song everyone loved, would sing to bring the roof down, not like it would take much. "Friends in low places", he called it. Damn, how the whole place would belt it out. Anyway, I made myself some friends in low places. With my trade, how could I not? I made some decent coin moonlighting - I could plug a hole below the waterline before I was ten, and hang a full set of rigging before my beard came out. For a while, I had the best of both worlds. Worked the family shop by day, worked on the sly for...others...by night. Like I said, Westgate can be a tempting place. Then Da got married again. Just a year older than me, she was, if you can believe it. Pretty, too. But dirt poor, and poison mean. Spat out a kid not long after they got together, but I'm not the kind of soul who counts months on his fingers to do the math, know what I'm saying? I finally wasn't the baby anymore, but she wanted me out of the house lickety split, wanted the place for herself and her brat, right? And to be honest, I was ready to go. Da wanted me to find a wife of my own, maybe marry one of her sisters, but I wasn't having any of that. I was fifteen, I knew everything about everything, and nobody was gonna tell me anything. Except my friends. They had plenty of advice. I knew it was the kind of advice that made people get dead sometimes, but remember, I was fifteen. There's a magic in fifteen, but it's a stupid kind of magic. You gotta live through it, I guess. If you can. But it was easy to pack my kit one night, walk out of the house, have one last drink at the pot shop (or ten), and sail into a new life. Carpenter's mate, I was, and that's a damned good job. At least it's a good job on a ship that can sail by day and doesn't have to fly at the mere sight of a revenue cutter. But I got by. Learned a lot about a lot. Saw men killed, women, too. Saw lots of things. I was fifteen, but I wasn't a kid no more. That's truth. I made my way for a while. Made some money, lost more than I made...I like my cards and my dice, can't lie. That's how I got the ring, you know. This ring. Won it fair & square. Had it for a whole year, wore it every day, and be damned if I wasn't surprised as hell when it started talking to me. I about lost my mind. I hocked it first thing when we popped into shore, it was back on my finger when I woke up the next morning. I threw it right into the Sea of Fallen Stars - a deep part, too - and it was on my finger again when I woke up. When we got back to shore, I found me a goldsmith. Told him I bought it for a girl who threw me over, and I wanted him to melt it right in front of me and pour the gold & gem down the sewer. He didn't want to do it, but I had plenty of coin and a sharp knife, you know? He saw reason. I watched that shite go right down the drain, but you know where that ring ended up the next morning. On my damned finger. I was stuck with it. That was the start, well, the start of a lot of things. But it wasn't the start of the dreams, they came later. A few years later. I'd been doing a lot of wandering, a lot of, well, stuff, ever since I won the ring. But then I started having the blasted dreams. Death & destruction. The world, going up in fire. Frozen in ice. Melted in acid. You get the picture. Again and again and again. A cycle, like. But the eyes? They ended the dream every night. Couldn't drink enough to stop the dreams, and Gods know I tried for a while. After a good few months of that, things got even stranger. I kept thinking of this podunk town, smack in the middle of nowhere - Greenest. It's not even a name, it's an adjective, right? I asked around, and nobody even heard of it, but I got my hands on a good map eventually and there it was, somewhere around Baldur's Gate. Course I heard of Baldur's Gate, everyone has. Was easy enough for me to work for passage up the Sword Coast, and there I was, the big city. Made my way to Greenest...longest walk I ever done, I tell you that. And that's my story. More'n you probably wanted to hear, anyway.

[Drachenspirit]

Gonna give Berith and Xand time to finish their application ( @Xand - just need to make character sheet public so I can peruse it), and then the selection process will start.
That said...

CLOSED TO ANY FURTHER APPLICATIONS!!!

For those in consideration, give me a day or two and good luck to all.

- D

UPDATED LIST OF NEW APPLICATIONS

CHARACTER	CLASS	RACE	PLAYER	APPLICATION COMPLETED
Boja	Rogue Scout 3 / Sorcerer Draconic Bloodline 3	Human (variant)	Tordon	Complete
Jeck Verruckt	Wizard Evocation	Mountain Dwarf	penbeast0	Complete
Lily Kilnwood	Ranger Swarmkeeper	Ghostwise Halfling	Azure Nokori	Complete
Derek Draven	Wizard Necromancer	Human (Variant)	Togot	Complete
Rowena Black	Artificer (Artillerist)	Human (Variant)	Red Leper	Complete
Zagrum Grubuz	Fighter Rune Knight	Half-Orc	leftyyy88	Complete
Brunner	Fighter Battlemaster	Human (Variant)	Rockerboy	Complete
Sir Alden Ballard	Sorcerer (Draconic Bloodline)	Human (Variant)	Xand	Complete
Zaur Osmanek	Genie Warlock	Human (Variant)	Berith	Complete

[Xand]

Updated! My bad.

[Drachenspirit]

Working on this. Thanks for your patience. Think I've decided, but have to run errands/shopping. If I don't finish tonight, I will in the morning.

[Drachenspirit]

Had some things come up this weekend, so wasn't able to get to this like I wanted. I'll post final decisions here today. Again, thanks for your patience.

[Drachenspirit]

Alright.
Without further ado, here we go. I didn't turn anyone away, but hit everyone in a PM asking about starting the next phase of the cult of the dragon if you didn't make Tyranny.

For the current Tyranny of Dragons game, we'd like to welcome:

• penbeast0's Wizard - Jeck Verrucky
• Rockerboy's Fighter - Brunner &
• Berith's Warlock - Zaur Osmanek

to the game.
Here's the link to the game Forum ---> https://www.rpgcrossing.com/forumdisplay.php?f=18512
Head on over and say hello in the OOC thread, and drop your character apps and such in the Character Thread and we'll go from there.

The the newly starting 'Rise of Tiamat' game, No suspense, it's everyone else obviouslyI'd like to welcome:

• leftyyy88's Fighter - Zagrum Grubuz
• Xand's Sorcerer - Sir Alden Ballard
• Azure Nokori's Ranger - Lily Kilnwood
• Togot's Wizard - Derek Draven
• Tordon's Rogue/Sorcerer - Boja &
• Red Leper's Artificer - Rowena Black

to the game.
Here's the link to the new Game Forum --- > https://www.rpgcrossing.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20776
Head on over and get acquainted in the OOC thread, drop your character apps and such in the Character Thread, start working on moving them up to level 7, and we'll go from there.

[tordon]

Excellent! Are there any character creation differences for the second campaign?

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by tordon

Excellent! Are there any character creation differences for the second campaign?

It's still Cult of the Dragon, so should be no need to change anything. We'll discuss where everyone (the characters) are at with the cult in the OOC thread.

[Rockerboy]

Awesome, looking forward to the game, thank you! Great to see everyone getting into a game, too!

[Azure Nokori]

Noice!