Session 0 and character creation

Rules. House Rules
Using PHB (2014) rules. No planning switch to 5.5. PHB means no DMG variants, such as flanking.
Also I don't usually use the rule of cool, because cool is too subjective and I've found my taste is ... unusual

Exceptions possible and one is right below :)

My Expectations
I expect players to respect: rules and each other
And I expect players to be active and respect DM's chosen peace.

Note: In particular don't want to read anyone complaining about rules or attempt to argue a class feature or a spell would need to achieve more or different results than described in the book. If you want to achieve more that granted by rules DM it will involve some "Ability Checks".

Character creation
So here is my first exception. RAW sat that Step-By-Step process consists of steps:
1. Choose a Race, 2. Choose a Class, 3. Determine Ability Scores, 4. Describe Your Character, 5. Choose Equipment

But I know people like to do "4. Determine Ability Scores" as first step. I'm fine with that - roll six times your 4d6H3 as first step.
Then follow the rest of the steps taking into account limitations I described in game page Game Posting peace and waiting policy
I respect people who may not be posting on holidays, but I do. In chapter I due to no combat pressure I will simply assume a PC lagged behind or get attracted by something if I don't see a player post for more than 24 hours. But I will wait those 24 hours to allow everyone to participate.
It doesn't mean I promise to post every 24 hours, though. Sometimes you may need to wait longer.

Other
XP: no XP, no lvl up in chapter I. If we decide to continue to chapter II we will discuss this topic.
Anything else you like to know - just ask.

Alright, let's get to it. Variant Human, Rogue (scout subclass if the game continues). Member of the Emerald Enclave.

For those who want link their PCs with an organization, I suggest Flaming Fist , Lords' Alliance, Order of the Gauntlet, Harpers - they are all based on Baldur's gate and has presence in Chult. There are more organizations operating in the city your PC is citizen of, full list in fandom, but they other organization will not be relevant to the story.

@MaJunior. Do you mean The Emerald Enclave which is "an organization of druids and other nature worshipers based out of the island of Ilighôn off the coast of the Vilhon Reach. " . That's intriguing for me as to why such druid organization would have presence in one of the largest metropolis and city-state on the Sword Coast. Looking forward to read why would a member of the Emerald Enclave be a citizen of Baldur’s Gate.

It's more than just Druids of course.

But why wouldn't they have people in cities? I would assume they have Enclave members in all of the major cities for political reasons. If you don't have someone there to go before the King or the council or whatever governing body an area has and argue in favor of your faction and their goals, who will?

Also, it's hard to spy on other factions or enemies of the Enclave if you aren't where those factions are... and again, the other factions would tend to have representatives in big cities for political reasons.

1. Human
2. Fighter

And rolling for 3...

EDIT: Looks like standard array time. (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8)

Looks like martial are covered, and,I've never played a full caster before,

1) Dwarf
2) Cleric
3) rolllin' . . .
4) pending
5) pending

Would Duergar be allowed?

@MaJunior I don't argue no rogue could serve Emerald Enclave. Sorry if it felt like I do.
An agent could be operating in the city despite no formal faction presence (based on internet resource I linked). Be the reason
spying, diplomacy or else. Possibilities are quite few. I just want to know your choice, but we let's discuss it in your Chapter 0 and keep this thread clean.

I don't recommend. An educated citizen on Port Nynanzaru would recognize you are a Duergar and know the lore of your rase as Per Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide : Duergar now take slaves of their own and are as tyrannical as their former masters (mind flayers). You would not be welcome in most of the parts of the city.

Okay gotcha. I see why hill Drawfs are so popular as clerics now anyway

Let's see how this goes.
1) Variant Human
2) Paladin
3) Standard array
Standard array it is.

@GreyWord Simple and quick question, I was wondering if it is possible to use the Urban Bounty Hunter Background from Sword Coast adventures?

@Azule86 since you are the first to ask for exception I will allow, but here is the drawback:

Typically I assume DM is responsible to motivate PC to participate the story main quest. From he top of my head I have no idea why would a Bounty Hunter want to accept patron's offer and why would patron be interested in hiring one. So it will be your as player responsibility to come up with reason for your PC to want to tag along the party to want him/her along.

P.S. And it is not lack of my ability to come up with ideas, please don't try to "help" me motivating my patron. There are things in the story I will not spoil that will diminish the value of bounty hunter skills/experience.

Allright, a fighter, rogue, cleric, and paladin walk into a bar. They see the one thing that they didn't know they missed. A bard of course!

1. High Half-Elf
2. Bard
3. That's a pretty nice set of rolls.
4. I'll be choosing the Anthopoligist background, and work on that in the charactersheet.

I've submitted my (almost complete) character. Just need to work on the background/backstory, pick spells, and a few other details.
I apologize in advance if I play a cleric suboptimally 😅

@GreyWord I've submitted my character, please let me know what you think, and if you want to change anything!

Submitted my character, just need to finish his background.

good work everyone. @Azule86 and @MaJunior I need a backstory or at least a sentence of how you earn your living at the moment. Chapter 0 is unlocked for the rest.

P.S. I did not check character sheet in details, trust you. Let me know if any unexperienced 5e want me to double check your sheet for you.

Finished my background. I hope it works.

@Azule86 good. Your thread unlocked see what I've got for you. Hope that fits your vision.