Character Creation & Leveling Up

Create and level up your characters here.

This campaign will start at Level 7, so use the following:

- Use the following array to create your character:
---- 17, 15, 13, 12, 10, 8

- You may use any race or subclass available on D&D Beyond, including published or UA. This includes the subraces for Dragonmarks. If multiclass, only two total classes.

- Give yourself one common and one uncommon magic item (published only).

- Use starting equipment from the class & background, plus an extra 500g. If you want a different kind of armor or weapon than listed to start, take it.

- You all currently work for Swords & Sages in the City of Sharn, and have been on one mission together as a group. However, its up to you how much you've been working there beyond that.

Currently looking at an eldritch knight totally not an ex-pirate.

A tomboyish changeling warlock for me, who clawed herself up from the underbelly of the Lower City and has far too many secrets, some of which she isn't even aware of herself! Building her as a rogue with magic. And maybe fireballs, because sometimes you just need to blow stuff up to get somewhere. ;)

I had the idea that I could swap portraits and names between identities too, for that extra flavor on pbp.

I was thinking of a warforged artificer, which is even more enticing given the Baron's bio!

If you're going warlock, I always find it critical to nail down the patron (honestly its the best part of being a warlock). Which subclass are you thinking? If you have ideas, shoot them my way via DM.

If anyone needs access to D&D beyond, WotC gave me the legendary bundle with all the books. If anyone needs it I'll set uo a campaign link so you can join with a free account and use their character builder.

I'm thinking of making a War Wizard with a couple levels of Paladin. A heavily armored wizard who fought in the front lines of the Last War.

Is plate armor an option?

Yeah, that should be fine.

eldritch knight
warlock
warforged artificer
war wizard

My first thought was also a eldritch knight, but perhaps a trixter rouge? Still undesided

Random hints from the DM for no reason:
- you’ll want somebody proficient in land vehicles
- you’ll want an artificer

That is all. :)

Just a heads up as well. This campaign is not restricted to the city. The first mission is into the Mournlands.

I'm planning on having the soldier background which should cover the land vehicle proficiency.

I'm going to make an arcane fighter, but instead of using the Eldrich knight, I'll use the bard college of swords as a class.
I will be dragon marked and the moral compass will not be black&white, but more in the gray area

Going for a half-elf with a very strong storm theme, with Sailor background. Still working out alignment/attitudes as two options.

Light, are you going with a Mark of Storms dragonmark?

Maaaaaybe.

Yeah. Yeah I am. Though she very much will be trying to hide it. Was thinking for whatever reasons she's not on good terms with the rest of house Lyrandar.

Edit: What items are people currently looking at? Half debating going for Mithral Plate as thinking of her being swashbucklerish, but also some possible fun options on there, like a pearl of power in rapier hilt.

Cloak of Protection is my go-to uncommon magic item. Not super original or anything, but it always feels good to make those saving throws. For the common magic item, I'm considering the Cast-Off Plate Armor.

Keep in mind with an armored wizard, you'll need the War Caster feat if you plan on spellcasting with your shield/weapon. Another possibility is the Ruby of the War Mage. You do you though. :)

I'd forgotten Ruby of the War Mage. I'd likely be grabbing it myself. And funnily enough looking at going mage armour instead of the mithral plate. So we have a wizard in Full Plate and Fighter in Mage Armor.

For uncommon item, I have a hard time choosing between a luck stone and winged boots

for common item I'm going with a a pipe, or better yet a cigarette-holder of smoke monsters

The minmaxer in me says Rod of the Pact Keeper, but sneaky sneaky me says Ring of Mind shielding.

But my common item is definitely going to be glamerweave. No changeling can do without.

Just an update:

Khulod - Changeling Warlock
Light - Half-Elf (Storms) Eldritch Knight Fighter
Natbob - Warforged Artificer
lenpelletier - ????? War Wizard/Paladin
runekyndig - Human (Passage) Swords Bard
GeneCortess - ???

I've been working on my character, but getting a bit hung up on the details :)

Human Paladin 2 / War Wizard 5. Was a squad mage in the last war and got tired of the "geek the mage" tactic that had been universally adopted across Khorvaire. Naturally very strong, he started donning heavy armor (as well as a host of lucky charms and trinkets) and found it effective. Paranoid and superstitiuos, always has backup plans and something up his sleeve. Strongly devoted to the Sovereign Host, both spiritually and as a practical matter for the protection from evil that comes from this religion. When the war ended he struggled to adjust to peace time - in the absence of things actually trying to kill him, his mind sees danger in everything and can never rest. The front line is the only place where his shot nerves feel normal, so he returned to active duty as an adventurer.

Common item: Cast-off Armor
Uncommon Item: Cloak of Protection

Feats: War Caster, Resilient (Con)

Spells: Learned to heal to avoid dying from mortal wounds, but is willing to heal others (10 lay on hands pool + cure wounds). Other spells are designed to protect or buff himself and allies (bless, shield, counterspell, dispel magic, haste). Can dish out damage too (fireball, magic missile, smite). Also has an owl familiar.

D&D Beyond character sheet thus far

Love it! If you feel comfortable with it, we could have a rivalry. We might criticize each others' strategies, or have a contest of counting slain foes like Gimli and Legolas :D But of course, we'd be there for each other in times of need.

22 AC?! Haha. I love it. Also, just keep in mind that you'll have to use your CHA for Paladin spells, and INT for Wizard spells.

22 AC? Sounds like a smart enemy will ignore mister walking armor and go for the squishies instead!

....which would be me, being the one who doesn't wear armor for aesthetic reasons. :o

Yeah, I try to adhere to RAW in character creation, hence why my Paladin Spells are bless and cure wounds.

Every Wizard's dream.

I shall go hide then. Yes, sneaky-sneak precious, yess..

Just to be open about it, my character can cast Shield and Shield of Faith to get to 29 AC. Please let me know if this feels too power gamey. From what I know of you as a DM, I suspect you probably aren't overly concerned since there are many ways to challenge a character besides going through AC and I've had to nerfed myself in other ways to get here. I do plan to fully support these mechanics with a personality to match, and I hope it is delightful for everyone and not frustrating. But, let me know how it is going.

How’s your Dex save? 😏 I’m okay as long as it’s followed up with good reasoning in character.

He had a booboo in the Last War. Never again.

....Now that I'm looking at it, not many penalties in 5E for heavy armor, are there? Just stealth. But you can still jog, climb and swim in it?

Nope. It’s pretty lenient.

Hence why my Paladin Spells are bless and cure wounds 😂

Sounds good. She's definitely of the type to make bets, and take challenges.
Don't make me waste a precious spell slot on you :P. Not that I care, just it would be kind of awkward explaining to the boss why you are dead.

I have submitted Britt d'Orien and made her visible

oh, and she is proficient in Vehicles (land)

If I were to take ritual caster, could I spend my starting gold in writing spells in + scroll cost?

Not sure if I am yet, just considering.

It's not about being the best fighter. It's about looking gooooood. Besides, I'll avoid fighting, thankyouverymuch.

PS. I got rituals too. Moar spells that don't use my precious slots? Yes please.

Hey I also look good. My mage armour is very cool thank you.

Wait warlocks have spell slots? :P

Not having to use a slot on mage armour is nice...and not having to spend my one non-evo or abj. spell on a pet bird is probably a good idea.

Though it still means I'm spending a feat on a pet bird....

@Mr.Armitage are you okay with me taking Marine from Ghosts of Saltmarsh? It gives land and water vehicles, was also wondering if because she's tied to Lyrander she could swap out the Land for Air vehicles? (Or water if you;d ratehr, but was thinking she was on boats before they formed airships)

Yeah that works Light. Go wild. :)

Yeah...FYI to everybody, I like to keep this ship running, so if you don't post, we're moving on without you. ;)

If after that, you STILL don't post, we'll either replace you or just move on without you.

DMs have been sent out to those who aren't in the game yet. I'll be posting the first chapter tomorrow.

Thanks Mr.Armitage!

So I will be going with a Rock Gnome Battlesmith Artificer since we need one and I’ve never played any of those. As a Battle Smith I can create a steel defender, can I create a rideable one since gnomes are small?

I think you should be able to ride your steel defender. I had a similar concept of a gnome riding her steel defender, but the game never took off.

I'm currently playing something similar. Riding it is awesome. Haha.

Awesome thanks,

I just manage to obtain a pdf copy of Wayfinders and Rising. Interesting is that both give different specs for Swiftstride Shifter. Which spec are we using?

Rising from the Last War is actually published, so we’re using that. WayFinder’s was a weird playtest that was made available for purchase about a year beforehand.

Looks like some of my spells didn't save on dndbeyond. Will fix by tonight! Great start to the game everyone!

I'm not finished with the sheet yet, I'll get it done tonight and finish the background.

Ah, they did save I just didn't prepare them haha. Good to go!