Hey guys! Grab a seat by the hearth and get ready, because our trip into the the world of Toril is about to begin!
A few things to state before we get started:
Player Info
Player Name: Your name.
Experience with Forgotten Realms Lore: How much do you know about the world of Toril or the lands of Faerun? (Either through games, books, or previous campaigns. Don't worry - this is not required, though it will certainly help you - and me!)
Physical Traits
Name: Your Character's Name.
Alias(es): Other names your character might go by.
Gender: What gender, if any, is your character.
Ancestry: What race, and if present, subrace, are you? All official race and subrace options are available, plus some custom ones as well. Please ask me if you aren't sure!
Alignment: What alignment are you? (To find your alignment, ask yourself two things: Are you Lawful, Chaotic, or Neutral? Are you Good, Evil, or Neutral?)
Place of Birth: Where were you born?
Class: What class are you starting with?
Age: How old are you?
Height: How tall are you?
Weight: How much do you weigh?
Eyes: What color are your eyes?
Hair: Do you have any natural or unnatural highlights? How do you usually wear your hair?
Skin: What color is your skin? Do you have any notable blemishes, freckles, birthmarks?
Other Notable Features: Anything that doesn't fit anywhere else show up here! Tattoos, injuries, extra arms, etc.
Personality Traits
Virtues: What traits do you consider to be a boon to yourself?
Flaws: What sorts of quirks or other negative drawbacks do you have?
Hopes: What is your dreams or goals of your character?
Fears: What are you most afraid of?
Open or Closed-Minded? - Are you willing to hear out what others have to say, and do things their way, or are you more inclined to believe that your way is right?
Conscientious or Spontaneous? - Do you like to plan things out ahead of time, or do you prefer to go with the flow?
Extroverted or Introverted? - Do you enjoy being in the company of others, or do you prefer to be alone?
Agreeable or Disagreeable? - Are you generally a genial sort, or do others find you standoffish or unapproachable? Is it intentional?
Confident or Neurotic? - Are you aware and capable of your abilities, or do you doubt yourself and fear for your own weaknesses and insecurities?
Social Traits
Backstory: Here's the fun part. Feel free to go as in depth as you want here. Don't worry if you aren't sure if it works - I'll come to you with anything I have questions or concerns about. Have fun!
Secrets: Feel free to leave this blank if you want - you only need to fill this out if you have secrets you don't mind EVERYONE knowing right off the bat!
Hook: Why is your character in this campaign? What drives them to keep moving forward, and what will compel them forward? What connection do they have with the party or story, and how will they cooperate with the other PCs in a way that fosters a positive game environment?
Relations: Under this portion, list any important characters in your character's history, either pre-existing or original! This can include:
A few things to state before we get started:
- While I have done an abundance of research into the world of the Forgotten Realms, I am no expert. Some of you may know more than me about established lore, and I'm super excited for that! I plan on using this setting and these books heavily as a baseline, but I am absolutely not afraid to alter things to enhance your characters' stories. Don't know where your character is from? Make it up! You don't need to use existing characters, places, organizations, or anything else if you don't want to, but you can. If you make up a brand new crime syndicate or town, we'll make it real. This is our version of the Forgotten Realms after all, so we can do what we want!
- This first foray into the Forgotten Realms will comprise of our version of the Tyranny of Dragons campaign. We will start with the Lost Mines of Phandelver module, which will then move directly into Hoard of the Dragon Queen and Rise of Tiamat. Depending on what we choose to do, we may take a chapter break between Hoard of the Dragon Queen and Rise of Tiamat, which coincides with somewhere between levels 7 and 10, as well as a timeskip. Though FR lore has modules occurring in a somewhat chronological order, our versions of the lore will happen either concurrently or in the order we play them in - this means that the heroes (or villains) you play in these games and their legacies may appear in future adventure paths as cameos!
- The following biography information is not required, but as ever, the more information you give me, the better adventure I can craft for your character!
Player Info
Player Name: Your name.
Experience with Forgotten Realms Lore: How much do you know about the world of Toril or the lands of Faerun? (Either through games, books, or previous campaigns. Don't worry - this is not required, though it will certainly help you - and me!)
Physical Traits
Name: Your Character's Name.
Alias(es): Other names your character might go by.
Gender: What gender, if any, is your character.
Ancestry: What race, and if present, subrace, are you? All official race and subrace options are available, plus some custom ones as well. Please ask me if you aren't sure!
Alignment: What alignment are you? (To find your alignment, ask yourself two things: Are you Lawful, Chaotic, or Neutral? Are you Good, Evil, or Neutral?)
Place of Birth: Where were you born?
Class: What class are you starting with?
Age: How old are you?
Height: How tall are you?
Weight: How much do you weigh?
Eyes: What color are your eyes?
Hair: Do you have any natural or unnatural highlights? How do you usually wear your hair?
Skin: What color is your skin? Do you have any notable blemishes, freckles, birthmarks?
Other Notable Features: Anything that doesn't fit anywhere else show up here! Tattoos, injuries, extra arms, etc.
Personality Traits
Virtues: What traits do you consider to be a boon to yourself?
Flaws: What sorts of quirks or other negative drawbacks do you have?
Hopes: What is your dreams or goals of your character?
Fears: What are you most afraid of?
Open or Closed-Minded? - Are you willing to hear out what others have to say, and do things their way, or are you more inclined to believe that your way is right?
Conscientious or Spontaneous? - Do you like to plan things out ahead of time, or do you prefer to go with the flow?
Extroverted or Introverted? - Do you enjoy being in the company of others, or do you prefer to be alone?
Agreeable or Disagreeable? - Are you generally a genial sort, or do others find you standoffish or unapproachable? Is it intentional?
Confident or Neurotic? - Are you aware and capable of your abilities, or do you doubt yourself and fear for your own weaknesses and insecurities?
Social Traits
Backstory: Here's the fun part. Feel free to go as in depth as you want here. Don't worry if you aren't sure if it works - I'll come to you with anything I have questions or concerns about. Have fun!
Secrets: Feel free to leave this blank if you want - you only need to fill this out if you have secrets you don't mind EVERYONE knowing right off the bat!
Hook: Why is your character in this campaign? What drives them to keep moving forward, and what will compel them forward? What connection do they have with the party or story, and how will they cooperate with the other PCs in a way that fosters a positive game environment?
Relations: Under this portion, list any important characters in your character's history, either pre-existing or original! This can include:
- Parents
- Siblings
- Lovers and Partners
- Children
- Close Friends
- Pets, Companions, or Familiars
- Enemies
- Employers
- Deities
- And anything more!