Character Generation

Jan 6, 2018 2:18 pm
Go ahead and roll stats in this thread. 4d6 drop the lowest. Do this 7 Times. Drop the lowest.

I would like to have input with everyone on backstories as it will help tie you guys into at least the early part of the story. So we can work that out through pm.
Keep the races the ones from the players handbook. And classes from official D&D releases. Backgrounds I’m open to just about anything just send me the info so I have it.

Use the basic starting equipment and gold for class and background.

If there are any other questions just ask.

Another note: you all have a common friend. A dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker. He is the reason the party will come together. Think about how you know may know Gundren or one his brothers Nundro and Tharden.
Jan 6, 2018 4:36 pm
Looking forward to seeing how this plays out. A couple questions:

Is there a background "guideline" we have to follow to be tied in?
Would you consider Mystic to be released?

Rolls

Stat barf - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6162) = 15

4d6 : (5241) = 12

4d6 : (5643) = 18

4d6 : (3411) = 9

4d6 : (6224) = 14

4d6 : (2266) = 16

4d6 : (3241) = 10

Jan 6, 2018 5:17 pm
You can choose any "background" but I have some backstory tidbits I would like to add in to each character so they tie in better
Jan 6, 2018 5:18 pm
And I like the mystic class so I’m cool with it. Just make sure to list all your relevant abilities clearly on the character sheet

LenInactive for 1 months

Jan 6, 2018 10:42 pm
Thanks for having me here! Looking forward to building an interesting party and an awesome story together with you all.

Rolling stats has been good to me for my last 2 characters, let's see if it is time for my luck to run dry...

Yep! That's okay :) Should make for a fun character. Stat pool is 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14! It's a straight.
Last edited January 6, 2018 10:56 pm

Rolls

Roll dem bones - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (3431) = 11

4d6 : (5424) = 15

4d6 : (3325) = 13

4d6 : (4352) = 14

4d6 : (2333) = 11

4d6 : (2231) = 8

4d6 : (3536) = 17

Jan 6, 2018 11:54 pm
Glad to have you all. Hopefully we have a good bit of fun

LenInactive for 1 months

Jan 7, 2018 1:36 am
So, with the stats I rolled I've been thinking about making Sariel, a half-elf warlock / paladin.

STORY
Sariel is the child of star-crossed lovers, a good human paladin who tried and failed to redeem the dark elf warlock he loved. Her mother sold the child of darkness and light to the Dark Powers for personal gain. But even though her soul belongs to the Shadowfell, Sariel will spend her life doing as much good with her powers before being dragged off into the darkness.

Probably not going to be too brooding/emo with Sariel. This has edgelord written all over it, but I would play her as good-natured, although pissed off about the fate her father sold her into. While she is prone to violent outbursts, she will mostly be trying to stack up the number of ticks in the Good column with the hope that she can balance the evil that will come from her mother's betrayl. The story is a redemption arc but not from her own deeds, so I feel I will be free to play her as less edgy/brooding and mostly good, but with a dark side.

Sariel believes her father is dead but her mother is alive.

PARTY CONNECTIONS
I'm assuming (because we're playing an adventure path) that we will mostly be a good party. If it's not shaping up that way, I will try to change the concept to match. If it does shape up to be a mostly good party, an easy connection would be that one or more of the characters in the party was responsible for bringing her back from the darkness or helps keep her in the light. Maybe HypCo's mystic uses his mental powers to soothe Sariel's troubled mind in troubling times?

MECHANICS (awaiting DM approval)
If it meets with your approval, Sclasclemski, I'd start with the Hexblade patron from Xanathar's guide. Sariel will therefore be able to use Charisma as her attack and casting stat, which makes up for her otherwise weak stats.

I'll make sure I take at least a 13 in strength so I can multiclass in Paladin shortly after, eventually going with the Oath of Vengence to avenge her fallen father. Not sure how the levelling will go. It will probably depends on how the story goes, but at the moment I feel like it will start on the light side with lots of Paladin and then get darker with lots of warlock as she gets into the higher levels.

https://dncache-mauganscorp.netdna-ssl.com/thumbseg/210/210211-bigthumbnail.jpg

A being of light descending into darkness. Can she redeem herself?
Jan 8, 2018 4:03 pm
Sounds good. I will send you som additional character backstory tidbits to tie into your story that you can share or keep secret.
Jan 8, 2018 4:11 pm
Ah, my bad, I meant backstory. Are we allowed to roll for starting wealth? If not, can I exchange a couple items for others? I get a lot of junk that I feel doesn't mesh well for my concept. Background used: Here.

I'm almost done making my character. Sorry for taking awhile, there is a lot to choose from!
Jan 8, 2018 4:41 pm
Pm me your back story idea and I’ll procide some info to add that will tie you in
Jan 8, 2018 5:31 pm
I dont want you rolling for starting wealth but I'll allow to swap items for there value straight up.
Jan 8, 2018 5:34 pm
Also I recommend that at least one person in the party knows the Giant language.
Jan 8, 2018 5:35 pm
Also I recommend that at least one person in the party knows the Giant language.
Jan 8, 2018 6:51 pm
Okay, cool; I'm mostly just throwing stuff away.

Exchange:
Spear/Mace (Value: 1/5 gp) -> Two arrows (Value: 1 sp)
Monster Hunter's Pack (Value: 33 gp) -> Shield (Value: 10 gp)

Submitted. Let me know if you have any question about the vast maze that is the mystic class and my character sheets. I'll have my backstory to you shortly.

If need be, I can replace Orc with Giant.
Last edited January 8, 2018 6:51 pm
Jan 8, 2018 6:52 pm
I'm playing a mystic in another game so I am familiar with them a little....thats the main reason I am good with you running one.
Jan 8, 2018 9:08 pm
Hi everyone!

I have played Phandelver once up until the first encounter and the game was stopped... I do hope that we will fare better :D

HypCo, what kind of Mystic are you planning to make? "Asking for a friend" :D

And let's roll some stats~

Ok, I have array of [16 14 13 12 12 11]
Last edited January 8, 2018 9:21 pm

Rolls

Stats - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (3126) = 12

4d6 : (5256) = 18

4d6 : (4331) = 11

4d6 : (5521) = 13

4d6 : (2364) = 15

4d6 : (1543) = 13

One more 4d6 - (4d6)

(3545) = 17

Jan 8, 2018 9:16 pm
Initial rolls....

EDIT 1: If we are not re-rolling the ones, I would have an array of... 4-11-18-15-10-6-15

EDIT 2: I am thinking about going with a rogue... possibly a ranger.
Last edited January 8, 2018 9:22 pm

Rolls

1 - (4d6)

(1121) = 5

2 - (4d6)

(4116) = 12

3 - (4d6)

(6366) = 21

4 - (4d6)

(2654) = 17

5 - (4d6)

(1163) = 11

6 - (4d6)

(1222) = 7

7 - (4d6)

(5364) = 18

Jan 8, 2018 9:49 pm
Me too Kuroi!
Jan 8, 2018 10:17 pm
@Kuroi, Mystic. I really don't know what he is to be honest, I just picked what I thought would be fun.
Jan 8, 2018 10:27 pm
Another note: you all have a common friend. A dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker. He is the reason the party will come together. Think about how you know may know Gundren or one his brothers Nundro and Tharden.
Jan 8, 2018 10:45 pm
@HypCo, reason I'm asking is that I have concept of mystic based "ninja" (Nomad). So if GM doesn't mind two mystics - I'd love to play this character :)
Jan 8, 2018 10:49 pm
That’s fine with me. You guys could even tie your backstories together somehow

LenInactive for 1 months

Jan 9, 2018 12:21 am
Perhaps Gundren, Nundro and Tharden can be a common tie that brings our party together?

Scalsclemski, can you tell us more about them? What line of work are they in? Are they compassionate do-gooders, hardhearted pragmatists, etc?
Last edited January 9, 2018 12:22 am
Jan 9, 2018 1:38 am
The Rockseeker brothers are your typical dwarven prospectors. They have been drawn to the Phandalin area because of an old legend of a cave Long lost. They are definitely good folk with a nose for treasure.
Jan 9, 2018 3:03 am
OK, gear "switching":
Mace (5gp) + 5gp -> Shortsword (10gp)
Scholar’s Pack (40 gp) -> Entertainer’s Pack (40 gp)
And I'd like switch Disguise Kit (25gp) + 10gp -> Lute (35gp)

And one Costume clothes (5gp) -> Traveler's clothes (2gp)

Do I get 3gp "change"? Even if not, I'm fine with empty wallet :D
Jan 9, 2018 3:05 am
Sure. You can have the change.
Jan 9, 2018 4:12 am
I get a crowbar from both my class and background.

Rather than having two crowbars, may one be traded in for the 2 gp it costs?
Jan 9, 2018 5:10 am
What city or area are we starting in? I'm assuming the adventure is set on the Sword Coast.

Going with Haunted One background from Curse of Strahd to reflect Sariel's trauma, if that is okay with you Sclasclemski.
[ +- ] Heart of Darkness Background Feature
Equipment Trades:

Exchange Light Crossbow (25gp) for Rapier (25g)
Exchange Scholar's Pack (40gp), Leather Armor (10gp) for Chain Shirt (50 gp)
Exchange 20 bolts (1gp), 2 Daggers (4gp), Mace(5gp) for a Shield (10gp)
Last edited January 9, 2018 5:13 am
Jan 9, 2018 11:03 am
@icyotic that’s fine

@lenpelletier: technically we are starting in Neverwinter but we will immediately take to the road heading towards Phandalin.

I will make an intro post a little later today.
Jan 9, 2018 2:09 pm
i made the intro post under Game Threads.

Just waiting on one more person to submit a character then we can go ahead and kick things off.
Jan 9, 2018 2:35 pm
So, before I roll, what is our party make-up so far?
Jan 9, 2018 2:40 pm
halfling rogue
mystic moon elf
mystic human
half elf warlock/paladin
Jan 9, 2018 2:48 pm
Final roll with things dropped: 11, 10, 11, 14, 16, 11

I'll probably go human ranger if that's fine.
Last edited January 9, 2018 2:50 pm

Rolls

Stat - (4d6)

(3162) = 12

stat - (4d6)

(3522) = 12

stat - (4d6)

(6223) = 13

stat - (4d6)

(2441) = 11

stat - (4d6)

(6532) = 16

stat - (4d6)

(5465) = 20

stat - (4d6)

(2623) = 13

Jan 9, 2018 2:52 pm
works for me.
Jan 9, 2018 2:59 pm
Looks like I'm going human ranger with the outlander background
Jan 9, 2018 3:02 pm
Nice, no need for rations! :D
Jan 9, 2018 5:00 pm
ok...we are locked and loaded...I will post in the game thread forum and kick us off...probably in the next hour or so.
Jan 9, 2018 11:33 pm
Game thread is active

Link

Be sure to subscribe to the game thread forum. I will open different threads as we travel to different areas to create separation.
Jan 24, 2018 5:55 am
Rolling for stats, glad to be here.

Edit: 14, 15, 8, 13, 10, 11
Last edited January 24, 2018 5:57 am

Rolls

Stat1 - (4d6)

(2644) = 16

Stat2 - (4d6)

(6454) = 19

Stat3 - (4d6)

(1242) = 9

Stat4 - (4d6)

(2643) = 15

Stat5 - (4d6)

(2262) = 12

Stat6 - (4d6)

(4432) = 13

Stat7 - (4d6)

(2132) = 8

LenInactive for 1 months

Jan 24, 2018 6:46 am
Hey Titan! Welcome and glad to have you on board!

Nice rolls - you rolled the standard array exactly. A solid result. What kind of character are you building?
Last edited January 24, 2018 6:47 am
Jan 24, 2018 3:27 pm
I was thinking about making a cavalier fighter. Toying with the idea maybe making a gnome or a dwarf, haven't fully decided yet. I'll admit, I saw the 19 and got excited lol then minus four... womp womp.
Jan 24, 2018 6:31 pm
Avatar test. Also because I'm big on visuals I'll be adding some pictures just for flavor about my character.
[ +- ] The mount Bjorn rides
[ +- ] Armor and Shield
[ +- ] Warhammer

LenInactive for 1 months

Jan 24, 2018 7:29 pm
A frontline fighter would be helpful for this party for sure.
Jan 24, 2018 7:31 pm
So would a rogue
Jan 24, 2018 9:32 pm
Get Leylin a set of Thieves Tools and you have "rogue" :D
Jan 24, 2018 9:42 pm
I can maybe take a few levels of rogue also.
Feb 8, 2018 3:50 am
I have a fighter!! A Goliath Barbarian, who after lvl 1 takes all fighter levels, focusing on a Battlemaster path. Longsword + Shield evolves to Longsword + Grapple, for max control. Seccond wind + Stones endurance for incredible tanking. 17 ac unarmored. Beast.
Feb 8, 2018 3:56 am
Oh wow roll for stats!? I have always made point buy, but okay, here goes nothing...

Rolls

stat 1 - (4d6)

(1432) = 10

stat 2 - (4d6)

(6545) = 20

stat 3 - (4d6)

(1612) = 10

stat 4 - (4d6)

(2631) = 12

stat 5 - (4d6)

(4654) = 19

stat 6 - (4d6)

(4213) = 10

Feb 8, 2018 3:58 am
meh... i like pointbuy better
Feb 8, 2018 4:46 am
Roll a 7th and drop the lowest score

LenInactive for 1 months

Feb 8, 2018 4:53 am
This DM knows the struggles are real :)
Feb 8, 2018 5:13 am
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Feb 8, 2018 5:19 am
here goes nuthin

Rolls

redemption - (4d6)

(6544) = 19

LenInactive for 1 months

Feb 8, 2018 5:21 am
Cha ching! Welcome to the game, HuginnMuninn
Feb 8, 2018 5:31 am
https://gamersplane.com/characters/avatars/6672.jpg?1518067600

Thanos Twistedskin is a foreboding looking Goliath Barbarian, covered in tattoos that slowly shift, making hypnotic patterns across the surface of his skin. Although it is known that he is an exile from his homelands, if you want to know more you'd have to ask him. Go ahead... it's his favorite thing to talk about!

LenInactive for 1 months

Feb 8, 2018 5:45 am
Hey, do you guys mind making your character sheets public? I can't see anyones except HypCo's
Feb 9, 2018 4:35 pm
How do we do that?
Feb 9, 2018 4:52 pm
Go to your Character List, there should be four icons: A Cog, A Pencil, A Book, and An 'X'. The book will be gray for you, click on it, it should turn red then others will be able to view your character sheet.

Shared vs. Unshared.
Last edited February 9, 2018 4:52 pm
Feb 10, 2018 10:54 am
Okay I did a quick rebuild, but not that much different this is almost a mirror image of my current Adventure League character, he's quite funny in combat and i feel really solid playing him...

https://i.imgur.com/8t58wc0.jpg

"I'm The Shield. I might not look like much to you, but I've been bustin' heads and raisin' hell ever since I was kneehigh to a halfling. I brawled my way through every backalley tavern from here to Neverwinter. Figured I was so good at crackin skulls, I'd try my hand at Gladiatin. Now I ain't tryin to brag on myself or nuthin' - but I was pretty darn good... then I caught wind of all these critters and varmits y'all adventurin types like to tussle with - and well, I reckon' I'd be pretty darn good at that too. So watch out - cuz THE SHIELD is about to bust up every muckdwellin' monster and two-bit spellslinger 'till every tavern I ever got kicked outta is singing songs of my glory!"

- The Shield
OOC:
The Shield - Human (variant) - Barbarian (1) - Gladiator - Tavern Brawler

The Shield earned his name from the arena - and his signature fighting style. You guessed it - The Shield uses his shield as a weapon in combat, and his mixture of tavern brawling and improvised shenanigans is the stuff of legends. Although the shield doesn't scale very well in tier 3, he makes up for it in tier 2 by multiclassing to a rouge, using his barehand to get sneak attack bonuses. Although The Shield is a "Sub-Optimal" character, i feel like he makes up for his reduction in damage output with all the times he throws someone off a ledge or otherwise controls the enemy through grappling. So from a technical perspective he just throws out hits to keep his rage going so he gets a free grapple every round at an advantage. He's not built for fury cause he's got bonus actions covered by feats so I take him down Bear Totem instead. But mechanics aside, this guy is probably the most ridiculous character i ever played and yet, at the same time, he seems so believable. Hope this works for you.
Last edited February 10, 2018 11:16 am
Feb 10, 2018 12:35 pm
Very flavorful lol
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Secret Roll

Secret Roll

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Rolls

Stat barf - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (6445) = 19

4d6 : (4253) = 14

4d6 : (4411) = 10

4d6 : (2663) = 17

4d6 : (2212) = 7

4d6 : (5614) = 16

4d6 : (2413) = 10

Apr 12, 2018 12:15 pm
Hi there, I'll be joining you as fast as I can in-game.
I'm an experienced rpg player and GM (mostly GM nowadays), but this is my first PbP experience. Hope it'll go smoothly!

(Hey rollbot, please roll me some stats so I can quickly join the party!)

Edit: ok so my stats are 8, 10, 14, 14, 14, 17. Looks good to me.
Last edited April 12, 2018 12:19 pm

Rolls

Basic stats - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (2323) = 10

4d6 : (4642) = 16

4d6 : (3563) = 17

4d6 : (6536) = 20

4d6 : (1464) = 15

4d6 : (3215) = 11

Apr 12, 2018 1:53 pm
Welcome to the fun!
Apr 15, 2018 10:04 pm
Damn, I forgot to roll the 7th!! Maybe I won't need to be that unintelligent?

Edit: Final stats are 10, 13, 14, 14, 14, 17 (before any bonus). That's good, actually!
Last edited April 15, 2018 10:06 pm

Rolls

7th stat (drop lowest) - (4d6)

(3461) = 14

Jun 29, 2018 12:35 am
staticus
4d6 - ( 1, 6, 4 ) = 11
4d6 - ( 6, 5, 5 ) = 16
4d6 - ( 5, 3, 6 ) = 14
4d6 - ( 5, 5, 4 ) = 14
4d6 - ( 6, 4, 3 ) = 15
4d6 - ( 2, 6, 6 ) = 14
4d6 - ( 3, 5, 2 ) = 10
Last edited June 29, 2018 12:43 am

Rolls

Stats 7 sets (4d6) - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (1641) = 12

4d6 : (6255) = 18

4d6 : (5136) = 15

4d6 : (5514) = 15

4d6 : (6413) = 14

4d6 : (2266) = 16

4d6 : (3522) = 12

Jun 29, 2018 12:42 am
Let's see if I can remember how to roll dice properly 😂

I can live with those

12, 11, 15, 13, 12, 13
Last edited June 29, 2018 12:44 am

Rolls

Stats - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (3363) = 15

4d6 : (1314) = 9

4d6 : (5421) = 12

4d6 : (5552) = 17

4d6 : (3355) = 16

4d6 : (4441) = 13

4d6 : (4336) = 16

Jun 29, 2018 1:07 am
So, i'm thinking cleric of life, it sounds like yall could use a dedicated healer type?
Jun 29, 2018 3:27 am
Character Submitted
Jul 10, 2018 4:31 pm
I'm an elven ranger and will be going Gloom Stalker. Also my character has been submitted.
Jul 31, 2018 8:32 pm
Guess I'll go ahead and roll new stats :D

11,16,11,12,9,10

yikes lol
Last edited July 31, 2018 8:34 pm

Rolls

4d6

(3153) = 12

4d6

(1646) = 17

4d6

(3315) = 12

4d6

(3221) = 8

4d6

(4135) = 13

4d6

(1423) = 10

4d6

(3143) = 11

Aug 1, 2018 1:49 am
Lets see some good rolls...

4d6 - ( 4, 6, 5 ) = 15
4d6 - ( 3, 4, 6 ) = 13
4d6 - ( 3, 2, 4 ) = 9
4d6 - ( 2, 6, 4 ) = 12
4d6 - ( 5, 6, 1 ) = 12
4d6 - ( 5, 6, 6 ) = 17
I mean could be worse
Last edited August 1, 2018 1:51 am

Rolls

Dem stat rolls - (4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6, 4d6)

4d6 : (4651) = 16

4d6 : (3461) = 14

4d6 : (3214) = 10

4d6 : (2624) = 14

4d6 : (5611) = 13

4d6 : (5266) = 19

Aug 1, 2018 1:59 am
So Rogue: Arcane sound good?
Aug 1, 2018 9:22 am
CaveJohnson, you can roll one more 4d6
Quote:
4d6 drop the lowest. Do this 7 Times. Drop the lowest.
Aug 1, 2018 1:28 pm
OH yea?! Even better then might change everything!?

Rolls

fogotten best stat - (4d6)

(4641) = 15

Aug 1, 2018 3:37 pm
Nice upgrade on that 9..pretty good scores.
Aug 1, 2018 8:19 pm
Skeeze, go tortle! :D
Less stat dependency :D
Aug 2, 2018 2:30 pm
Haha! Tortle would be neat!!
Feb 1, 2019 4:05 am
Initial Rolls

Rolls

Ability rolls - (4d6)

(6362) = 17

4d6

(4656) = 21

4d6

(5634) = 18

4d6

(4542) = 15

4d6

(5351) = 14

4d6

(6125) = 14

4d6

(6536) = 20

4d6

(1246) = 13

Feb 1, 2019 4:09 am
ohhh dem stats!!
Feb 1, 2019 4:10 am
Yeah that’s a pretty good set
Feb 1, 2019 4:10 am
well I did one to many but I will drop that one since it was the overage and one of the rolls. I won't complain.

So my scores are 15, 17, 15, 13, 13, 17
Feb 1, 2019 4:11 am
One roll too many, but still an impressive result overall
Feb 1, 2019 4:49 am
Been debating if I should use entertainer or sage as her background. She is a bard but has been living for years with wizards and is more of I have this legend to tell you about then a lets go to the tavern and let me entertain you.

I am leaning toward sage.
Last edited February 1, 2019 4:50 am
Feb 1, 2019 5:01 am
Have a question on race. Does an elf get the +2 dex bonus plus the subrace bonuses as well?
Feb 1, 2019 5:02 am
Viking1031 says:
Have a question on race. Does an elf get the +2 dex bonus plus the subrace bonuses as well?
Yes
Feb 1, 2019 8:14 am
Sage definitely sounds like a better match to me. Have you considered Cloistered Scholar? It may be a good option too...
Feb 1, 2019 3:13 pm
I went with sage. I only have the core books and don't see it in there. I think it will be a good fit. Hopefully my character will be approved and into the game I will go.
Feb 1, 2019 4:27 pm
Thanks but I think sage works better with my background

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