OOC and Set-Up

Hey! Feel free to talk about character creation and whatever else you'd like. This game is set in a world that I've been running games in for a couple of years now so if you'd like to get extra information on the relevant places and people then let me know and I can post it here or put a link to the World Anvil page.

Are we using standard point buy and standard array attribute options?
If you are variant human do you get two feats?
How much gold can we have to spend on normal equipment (like armor and weapons)?

Point buy and standard array are fine for stats. If you'd prefer to roll for stats I can make a thread that allows dice rolls.
Variant humans will get two feats.
You can take whatever armor and weapons you desire, as well as an equipment pack of your choice and 200 gold. The gold can either be spent on items or saved if you wish.

Thanks for having me!

Could you tell us a bit about the guy we're working for?

Sure thing! Zharakh Daemonhammer is the Sorcerer-King of Khazat-Hal. He worships the demon lord Zaanatch, who is patron of intrigue, change, and sorcery. Like the other dwarven sorcerers of Khazat-Hal, he is afflicted with a curse that slowly turns him to stone. His arms and legs turned to stone decades ago. Zharakh commissioned an artificer to create an adamantine suit for him to wear which would act as a new set of arms and legs. Once it was complete, he had the petrified limbs removed so that he could fit into the magic suit.

Sounds like a perfectly reasonable and sensible chap.

Anyone have some thoughts on the character they wish to play? I was thinking a rogue or fighter (or a fighter/rogue). I like classes that keep it simple in combat so I tend to avoid spell lists. :)

No ideas yet on the actual race and persona, maybe something a little slick and oily to get in on the evil vibes. Maybe lackey of the sorcerer-king or something? Dunnow yet.

Hello, all! Glad to be here.

I don't have a strong character preference right now. I was also thinking rogue or fighter. I've played a lot of arcane spellcasters recently, so I'd like to avoid those. But if others have strong convictions about what they want to play, I'm more than happy to fill a gap in the party.

I've been itching to play a cold-blooded lizardfolk. Question for DM: would that be allowed? (using stats from Volo's Guide to Monsters)

Yep! Lizardfolk would definitely be fine

I have a couple of ideas:
One is Battlemaster Artificer, but he would likely be a damage dealer, so if others are planning on playing full-on DPS types, I might go with Circle of Stars Druid for a healer-ish type, or possibly Genie Warlock if a caster is needed. All three are subclasses I've wanted to try.

BTW, is multi-classing OK? I wasn't going to do anything crazy but a 1 or 2 level dip might be good for some write-ups.

Yep, multi-classing is fine

So I'm leaning towards a Circle of Stars Druid which will make me a healer/caster, since I figure most people aren't going to want to be healers.

Are we using custom origins? (I.e.- moving stat bonuses for races around?). I was going to be a Luxodon, because.. you know.. Ganesh.. but if that's too wacky I'll go with something else. If we can move around stat bonuses, I might even go Tiefling for a demonic tie-in.

Ok, then. One of my lizardfolk ideas was a healer. If we have a healer now then I'll switch to my other concept: lizardfolk rogue/scout.

Either way you want to go.. I have other concepts also: warlock or perhaps battlesmith alchemist. All of them are in the middle of creation so I can do whatever.

Sorry, I don't use the custom origins in my games.

I have made a character: lizardfolk rogue/scout. Great ability to move about the battlefield (Skirmisher feature + Mobile feat). Skills focused on being sneaky, aware, and surviving in the wilderness. Still need to decide on his magic item, but it will probably be a magical weapon of some kind. With all this said, I could be talked out of this character if everyone wants to play a rogue and we really need something else.

I think I'll go for a Kobold Fighter/Rogue to add to Scaly Squad!

Hi all late to the party. I have a character mostly ready to go but if you prefer I can reroll stats.

Since the game is about mpnster hunting. I went for a human ranger with leanings towards hunting

Missed chance to go Dragonborn and join Scaly Squad there...

We can draw scales on his face and make him an honorary member.