Character Generation

My ranger will be based out of a local temple. Maybe the Explorers Guild has contracted him (by making a generous donation to the temple) to be the group's guide.

@DM Matt, what do you suggest as my Favored Enemy? I'm sure there will be a variety of creatures down in the depths, but story-wise what would someone quite knowledgeable with regards the local terrain/flora & fauna (and game-wise what won't be utterly useless) chhoose? Thanks!

Sounds awesome! Doesn't get much cooler than an Elven swordmage. :)

Rogue, warlock, eldritch knight, ranger and bard. Solid group!
I spent like 15 minutes earlier today looking for the page in the DMG that has that chart. Finally found it aaaannnd.. no. Levels 1-4 start with the same starting gear stuff.
I had to think this one up based on what it sounded like we were going to be doing. You're free to have joined the Explorer's Guild (or gotten contracted by them) at any location. They're all over. As far as where the game is starting, you'll be just arriving (as a group) to a border city on the edges of the Valkarian Empire and The Fey Court of Winter. For backstory purposes the town is called Bracklewhyte. It'll be an independent border town, and though it's heavily populated by Winter Court Dark Elves that wouldn't mind putting humans in shackles and killing any Summer Court elves, the Explorer's Guild will have worked out an agreement with the Winter Court and given you each a measure of diplomatic protection from such things.
That sounds fantastic!

For this character the starter packages are unsuitable. Do I roll 5d4x10 or can I assume the maximum? Hand crossbows are expensive! :-D

This is certainly plausible. What God(s) does the temple serve? Or just the pantheon as a whole?
First and foremost, I wouldn't let your class feature go to waste. If you picked... Constructs, or something, then you guys would run into more constructs than I had originally intended. The whole Underworld wouldn't be filled with them, but enough to make Favored Enemy worthwhile. If you want something that already fits what I have in mind, then here are some points:

Beasts would make sense just about anywhere. It wouldn't be useless in the Underworld, but definitely not as useful as it would be on the surface.

Auwra has a lot of monsters that roam its surface. These would typically be Monstrosities but as the Cut as widened and more magic has been pouring in, Aberrations have grown in number as well. I'd say Monstrosities are more common above ground. Both will see plenty of use in the Underworld. That would make him a "Monster Hunter" of sorts. Or at least an expert that the town would go to in a time of need.

Undead are a topic that you can research somewhat readily on the surface, and it will have use underground.

Plants, as in monstrous plants, are also something that you can find (in about as much number as Aberrations, or slightly more) that will have use in the Underworld.

All of the others will likely still be seen just not as great in number.

You're welcome to roll or take the average (2.5 x 5 x 10 = 125 gp).

Alternatively, you're free to take this alternate package:

- (a) scale mail or (b) leather armor
- one shortsword and one simple weapon
- (a) a dungeoneer's pack or (b) an explorer's pack
- a hand crossbow and a quiver of 20 bolts

Submitted my ranger. For a moment there I toyed with the idea of taking the Sage Background instead of Acolyte - instead of a temple, he would be affiliated with a university. Instead of a monster hunter, he would be a relic hunter. He would fight with a hand-crossbow in one hand and a whip in another. He would wear a fedora... LOL! Would've been fun, but I'm sticking to the original idea. I guess the temple would serve the pantheon as a whole. Still working on Traits and Flaws, as well as the spell list. I went with the alternate starting equipment package MoMo suggested, and bought some extra crossbow bolts. Too bad I can't afford a second hand crossbow yet!

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Devanis, Monster Hunter
Level 3 Ranger (Deep Stalker)

Background: Acolyte
Languages: Common, Dwarven, Undercommon, Deep Speech
Favored Enemy: Monstrosities
Fighting Style: Close-Quarters Shooter, Crossbow Expert

Concept sounds great, Jabes! On your character sheet, I believe you should have 1 more hit point than you have on there. I can mess up simple math though, so double check that. Also, the proficiency bonus is +2 at level 3.

But it looks good! :)

Fixed. Thanks! :-)

Before I submit my character, I want to see if I can swap my leathers at full price instead of selling them at half price in order to purchase new armor.

starting package gold (entertainer's kit, soldier background): 50gp

Leathers cost: 10gp
Leather sale price: 5gp

chain shirt cost: 50gp

it would only be a difference of me having 5gp or 10gp with which to make any other pre-game purchases.

Go ahead!

Of course! :) Approved!

IndustrialQueue, I am sure I have been kicked out of taverns where you have played. Did you ever find any of your gear missing at the end of the night?

Have we settled on level 3? I need to adjust my character sheet quite a bit. extra abilities and a helpful little friend.

Yep! Level 3!

So how time do you guys need to finish up characters?

Just got off work, so I should have my character finished and submitted by tonight!

Exciting! I look forward to seeing it. Let me know if there are any questions.

(He uses a greatsword though.)

Erran is submitted and ready to go. I'm pretty sure everything is done correctly.

Thanks again for running the game!

I rather like the idea of an, "against the grain," type friendship between a Dwarf and an Elf. As a sword for hire, Erran would definitely frequent the taverns, possibly his elven appreciation for your musical ability impressed him, leading to a friendship spawning.

Ameera is ready I believe.


Broke, so reluctantly ready to go back down underneath.

Character has been posted and possibly approved. I think it's correct if not yet.

Baric Coreon, the Dwarven Bard, last Skald of the below.