Queni Character Discussions

Whatever D&D race you choose for your character, you get a trait called Ability Score Increase. This increase reflects an archetypal bit of excellence in the adventurers of this kind in D&D’s past. For example, if you’re a dwarf, your Constitution increases by 2, because dwarf heroes in D&D are often exceptionally tough. This increase doesn’t apply to every dwarf, just to dwarf adventurers, and it exists to reinforce an archetype. That reinforcement is appropriate if you want to lean into the archetype, but it’s unhelpful if your character doesn’t conform to the archetype.

If you’d like your character to follow their own path, you may ignore your Ability Score Increase trait and assign ability score increases tailored to your character. Here’s how to do it: take any ability score increase you gain in your race or subrace and apply it to an ability score of your choice. If you gain more than one increase, you can’t apply those increases to the same ability score, and you can’t increase a score above 20.For example, if the Ability Score Increase trait of your race or subrace increases your Constitution by 2 and your Wisdom by 1, you could instead increase your Intelligence by 2 and your Charisma by 1

Leather Armor
Light Crossbow w/20 bolts --or-- Simple Weapon
Dagger
Priest's Pack --or-- Explorer's Pack
Holy Symbol
Musical Instrument of choice
Herbalist Tools

The character has divinely learned to untangle and reshape the fabric of reality with the harmony of their music. Their spells are part of their vast repertoire of abilities that they can tune to different situations.
Cantrips
The character knows two Cantrips of their choice from the Skald spell list. They learn an additional Skald cantrip of their choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Bard table.
Spell Slots
The Bard table shows how many Spell Slots the Skald has to cast their Skald spells, they must expend a spell slot of the spell's level or higher. They regain their highest expended Spell Slot after completing a Short Rest and all their Spell Slots after completing a Long Rest.
Spells Known at 1st-Level and Higher
The character knows a number of spells equal to their Wisdom Modifier + Skald Level. Each of these spells known must be of a level for which the Skald has a Spell Slot, as shown in the Bard Table. As the Skald gains levels in this class, they can choose one of the Skald spells they already know and replace it with another spell from the Skald spell list, which also must be of a level for which they have a Spell Slot.
Spell Casting Ability
Charisma is the Skald's Spell Casting Ability (SCA) for their spells. Their magic comes from the heart and soul they pour into their performance of their music or chanting. They use their Charisma whenever a spell refers to their SCA. In addition, they use their Charisma Modifier when setting their Save DC for Skald spells they cast and when making an Attack roll with one.
..... Save DC = 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Charisma Modifier
..... Spell Attack Modifier = Proficiency Bonus + Charisma Modifier
Ritual Casting
The character can cast any Skald spell they know as a Ritual if that spell has the Ritual tag.
Spell Casting Focus
The Skald can use a Musical Instrument or their Holy Symbol as a Spell Casting Focus for their Skald spells.
Domain Spells
The character gains certain spells automatically upon obtaining the level necessary to cast them. These spells once gained are always considered known and do not count against the number of spells that they can know.
.... Domain Spells
......... 1st-Level : Comprehend Languages, Cure Wounds
......... 2nd-Level : Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon
......... 3rd-Level : Revivify, Tongues
......... 4th-Level : Death Ward, Secret Chest
......... 5th-Level : Mass Cure Wounds, Scrying

Cantrips
..... Blade Ward
..... Guidance
..... Light
..... Mending
..... Message
..... Ray of Frost
..... Resistance
..... Spare the Dying
..... Thaumaturgy
..... True Strike
..... Vicious Mockery
1st-Level
..... Bless
..... Command
..... Comprehend Languages
..... Create/Destroy Water
..... Cure Wounds
..... Detect Magic
..... Detect Evil/Good
..... Dissonant Whisper
..... Guiding Bolt
..... Healing Word
..... Heroism
..... Protection from Evil/Good
..... Purify Food/Drink
..... Shield of Faith
..... Thunder Wave
2nd-Level
..... Aid
..... Augury
..... Calm Emotions
..... Cloud of Daggers
..... Continual Flame
..... Enhance Ability
..... Enthrall
..... Gentle Repose
..... Heat Metal
..... Hold Person
..... Lesser Restoration
..... Locate Animals/Plants
..... Locate Object
..... Prayer of Healing
..... Protection from Poison
..... See Invisibility
..... Silence
..... Spirtual Weapon
..... Suggestion
..... Zone of Truth
3rd-Level
..... Beacon of Hope
..... Bestow Curse
..... Clairvoyance
..... Create Food/Water
..... Fear
..... Daylight
..... Dispel Magic
..... Magic Circle
..... Mass Healing Word
..... Nondetection
..... Protection from Energy
..... Remove Curse
..... Revivify
..... Sending
..... Spirit Guardians
..... Stinking Cloud
..... Tiny Hut
..... Tongues
4th-Level
5th-Level
6th-Level
7th-Level
8th-Level
9th-Level

The character can inspire others through stirring words or music. To do so, they use a Bonus Action on their turn to choose one creature, other than themselves, within 60 feet of them who can hear them. That creature gains one Bardic Inspiration Die (BID)(d6).
Once within the next 10 minutes, the creature can roll that die and add the number rolled to one Ability check, Attack roll, or Saving Throw it makes. The creature can wait until after it rolls the d20 but before deciding to use the BID, but must decide to use the GM says whether the roll succeeds or fails. Once the BID is rolled, it is lost. A creature can have only one BID at any given time.
The character can use this Feature a number of times equal to their Charisma Modifier (a minimum of once). The character regains one expended use when they finish a Short Rest. The BID changes when the character reaches certain levels in this class. The BID becomes a d8 at 5th-Level, a d10 at 10th-Level, and a d12 at 15th-Level.

At 2nd level, the character's healing spells are more effective. Whenever they use a spell of 1st level or higher to restore hit points to a creature, including themselves, the creature regains additional hit points equal to their Wisdom Modifier + the Spell's Level

At 2nd level, the character can use a Musical Chant to help revitalize their wounded allies. The character uses a Bardic Inspiration and starts Chanting, which can be interrupted, and at the beginning of their Next Turn every ally that was within 60 feet during the entire previous Turn and could hear the Chant regains 1d6 + Charisma Modifier in hit points. The hit point die used to regain hit points increases when the character reaches certain levels in this Class: to 1d8 at 9th-Level, to 1d10 at 13th level, and to 1d12 at 17th level.

At 3rd-Level the character gains the following bonus proficiencies : Medium Armor, Shields, and Martial Weapons.
Also they learn to inspire others in battle. Any creature that has a BID from the character may use roll that die and add the number to a weapon's damage roll they just made. Alternatively, when an attack roll is made against the creature and hits, they may use their Reaction to roll the BID and add the number rolled to their AC against that attack.

At 3rd level, the character choose two of their Proficiencies that they have with either skills or tools. Their proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check they make that uses either of those chosen Proficiencies. At 10th level, they can choose a different two Proficiencies they have to gain this benefit

At 4th level the character can increase one Ability Score of their choice by 2, or they can increase two Ability Scores of their choice by 1. An Ability Score cannot be increased above 20 using this feature. Conversely instead of gaining the Ability Score Improvement they may opt to take a Feat instead. This happens again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level.

At 5th level, the character regains all of their expended uses of Bardic Inspiration when they complete a Short Rest.

Combat Inspiration : At 6th level, the character can attack twice, instead of just once, whenever they take the Attack Action on their turn.

At 6th level, any healing spells the character casts on others will heal them as well. When they cast a spell of 1st level or higher that restores hit points to another creature, other than themselves, they regain hit points equal to Wisdom Modifier + the Spell's Level

At 10th level, the character gains the ability to infuse their weapon strikes with divine energy. Once on each of their turns as a Bonus Action when they hit a creature with a weapon attack, they can cause the attack to deal an extra 1d8 Radiant (aka Necromantic-Positive) damage to that target. When they reach 14th level this damage increases to 2d8.

Battle Magic : At 14th level, the character has mastered the art of weaving spell casting with weapon use into a single harmonious act. When they use their Action to Cast a Skald spell, they can make, as a Bonus Action, one weapon attack.

At 18th level, the character gains resistance to Bash, Pierce, and Slash damage from non-magical weapons.

At 20th level, when the character rolls initiative and have no uses of Bardic Inspiration left, they regain one use.

At 2nd level, the character's healing spells are more effective. Whenever they use a spell of 1st level or higher to restore hit points to a creature, including themselves, the creature regains additional hit points equal to their Wisdom Modifier + the Spell's Level

medium armour e.g Cuir-Bouilli
14 ac + max 2 dex
so +2 dex is from 14 dex
if 14 dex = 16 ac
with +2 round shield = 18 ac

Race: Half-Elf
Class: Skald
10 STR, 14 DEX, 16 CON, 11 INT, 18 WIS, 18 CHA
Hit Die: 1d8
Hit Points: 31

Half-Duaral
- white hair, kept dyed to hides his nature
- presents himself as human
- not raised in the Underdark
- only knows whatever propaganda is sprouted regarding the Duaral
- knows about the evil nature of the Duaral, that they're hunted and killed
- struggles to reconcile the capacity to do good while being despised for having Duaral blood which leads to an innate conflict about the morality of good/evil
- strongly chooses to pursue goodness in direct conflict to his Duaral heritage even if that leaves him vulnerable (a flaw, maybe?)
- deception as a custom background skill because of this. still working on the other. possibly one of 'Athletics, Perception, Intimidation or Arcana'

Cantrips: Vicious Mockery, Thaumaturgy, Minor Illusion

1st-Level (Slots: 4): Guiding Bolt, Bless, Healing Word, Heroism

2nd-Level (Slots: 2): Prayer of Healing, Enhance Ability

Domain Spells
.... 1st-Level : Comprehend Languages, Cure Wounds
.... 2nd-Level : Lesser Restoration, Spiritual Weapon
.... 3rd-Level : Revivify, Tongues
.... 4th-Level : Death Ward, Secret Chest
.... 5th-Level : Mass Cure Wounds, Scrying

Class Skill Proficiency: Performance, History, Insight
Background: Athletics, Persuasion

Background: Motivator
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: Cook's utensils
Language: One of your choice
Equipment: ?

Feature: Well-being Relations
You often inspire others to lead a better life through the transformation of physical fitness and healthy eating. As a motivator, you can make social connections with like-minded individuals from the lowly commoner to an eccentric noble. They are more positively inclined to listen to any requests you make of them as long as they believe you care for their well-being.

heroic skald
favours good actions
likes to uplift people, raise their spirits and encourage them
their voice and singing is the source of their powers
they fight with rapier and shield
half-Draural that conceals their heritage
wants to know if Draurals are truly evil as others claim - only exposure is their father
has particular interest in discovering the Underdark or any traces of it
half-Turami proud of their culture
presents himself as human

Two-Person Tent 2 gp, 20 lb.
Rain Catcher 1 gp, 5 lb.
Disguise Kit 25 gp, 3 lb.
Traveler's Clothes 2 gp, 4 lb.
Drum 6 gp, 3 lb.
Hooded Lantern 5 gp, 2 lb.
Ball Bearings (bag of 1,000) 1 gp, 2 lb.
Holy Water (flask) 25 gp, 1 lb.
Steel Mirror 5gp, ½ lb

Max Carry Capacity: 150lbs
Current Carry Capacity: 97lbs

EQUIPMENT
Cuir-Bouilli
Rapier
Round Shield
Throwing Knives ? weight and amount < help on this would be great
Dagger
Holy Symbol: The sigil of Ilmater displayed on a round shield
Gemshorn
Herbalism Kit
Cook's utensils
Backpack
Bedroll
Mess kit
Tinderbox
10 torches
10 days of rations
Waterskin
50 feet of hempen rope

GOLD - 664gp
Sold: Leather Armor = +10gp
Buy: Cuir-Bouilli = -75gp
Buy: Rapier = -15gp
Buy: Round Shield = -5gp
Buy: Cook's utensils = -1gp

Component Pouch:
Cost: 5gp
Weight: 2 lbs
A component pouch is a small, watertight leather belt purse that has compartments to hold all the material components and other special items you need to cast your spells that have a specific cost (as indicated in a spell's description) that are not overly large (GM's discretion).

Max Carry Capacity: 150lb
Current Carry Capacity: 146lb

GP: 10

Armour:
- Cuir-Bouilli (14 AC, +2 Dex, No DisAD, Wgt 21 lb, Cost 75gp)
- Round Shield (+2 AC, OPP 2, Dmg 1d6, Wgt 5 lb, Cost 5gp)

Weapons:
- Rapier (Dmg 1d8, Type P/S, Wgt 2 lb, Cost 15gp)
- Dagger (Dmg 1d4, Type S, Wgt 1 lb, Cost 2gp )
- 8 Throwing Knives (Dmg 1d4, Type P, Wgt 0.25 lb, Total Wgt 1 lb, Cost 1sp)

Clothing:
- Traveler's Clothes (Wgt 4 lb, 2gp)

Musical Instruments:
- Gemshorn (Horn, Wgt 2 lb, Cost 3gp)
- Drum (Wgt 3 lb, Cost 6gp)

Tool Kits:
- Herbalism Kit (Wgt 3 lb, Cost 5gp)
- Cook's utensils (Wgt 8 lb, Cost 1gp)
- Fishing Tackle (Wgt 4 lb, Cost 1gp)
- Disguise Kit (Wgt 3 lb, Cost 25gp)

Equipment and Items:
- Backpack (Wgt 5 lb, Cost 2gp)
- Bedroll (Wgt 7 lb, Cost 1gp)
- Mess kit (Wgt 1 lb, Cost 2sp)
- Tinderbox (Wgt 1 lb, Cost 5sp)
- 10 torches (Wgt 1 lb, Total Wgt 10 lb, Cost 1cp)
- 10 days of rations (Wgt 2 lb, Total Wgt 20 lb, Cost 5sp)
- Waterskin (Wgt 5 lb full, Cost 2sp)
- 50 feet of hempen rope (Wgt 10 lb, Cost 1gp)
- Rain Catcher (Wgt 5 lb, Cost 1gp)
- Holy Water Flask (Wgt 1 lb, Cost 25gp)
- Bag of 1,000 Ball Bearings (Wgt 2lb, Cost 1gp)
- Hooded Lantern (Wgt 2 lb, Cost 5gp)
- Two-Person Tent (Wgt 20 lb, Cost 2gp)