Backup Characters

[Joseph Barros]

I posted new guidelines for character generation to reflect changes in the alignment system and the fact that we are level 2.

One other thing I didn't include there, because it is in no way a rule, is that for backup characters the earlier you submit the character backstory to me the better because I will want to introduce that character into the campaign while your current character still lives. One I think it's a cool way to allow you guys to influence the world you're playing in, but also, should tragedy strike and you need to actually start playing that character, it will potentially feel less clunky trying to fit a new character into the story on the fly.

I don't need stats, because out of respect for your character concept I won't make them major NPCs or do any serious role playing with them that might possibly compromise your vision for that character. I'll introduce them just enough so that if that character needs to be introduced in the future it won't be "sure. lets let this complete stranger who appears to also be a very talented assassin who wears a mask all the time into our party, because hurp durp."

Also, as we level up think of how your character has been adventuring meanwhile and add that into your backstory. Level 1-3 your characters are powerful, but not awesomely so. You can win most barfights, but if the Overlook city guard comes after you, they will wreck your shit. Yes even Cathal, Bryan. But at level 5+ your character is officially battle hardened, so consider what they've been attempting to accomplish since they left home/ran away from home/were banished from home, etc. What allies and enemies did they make as they progressed from level 1 to level whatever.

[narutoanbu]

ummmm why the hell was I called out? Cathal knows not to be stupid.

[Robert]

My backup characters name is Xenos. He is an Eladrin wizard who has been involved in magic for his entire life. He began using magic before he could read. He is a member of the Sun Elves. He has set out on an adventure in order to gain experience in treasure hunting and just general survival in an attempt to come back home and make his name known around the world. He's 22 years old and a follower of Pelor.

[Joseph Barros]

Good stuff! Now these sun elves. Are they a creation of your own or are they from a sourcebook? Either way is fine, just that the more I know about them the easier it will be for me to integrate your character into the game.

Furthermore, am I safe to assume he's currently en-route to Overlook in order to answer Overook's call to arms?

[Robert]

The sun elves are from a book I just don't know which one off the top of my head right now. And yes its safe to assume that he's in route to overlook.

[Joseph Barros]

Cool. I don't need to know the book if you can give me an overview of what makes sun elves unique. Feel free to add or subtract things from whatever book you read about them or even just make the whole thing up if you care to. I'm assuming they aren't just regular "Lord of the Rings" type elves. I'm asking because I don't know anything about them which would make it impossible for me to integrate into the story. Not that you wouldn't be allowed to play sun elf, just that it would be a huge part of your character's identity that would potentially be ignored. If you can describe to me a summary of Sun Elf society as you envision it that would allow me to bring the sun elves into the story better. For example, is it normal for Sun Elves to go adventure seeking? If so, why? If not, then what happened to Xenos that made him feel he had to strike out on his own?

The more fleshed out your character is the more I can present motivations for your character to make decisions beyond "because it's a good thing," which is pretty much the only thing you guys have gotten from me so far. I plan on varying it up real soon, but the more fleshed out the PCs are the easier it will be for me.