Character Creation Workshop

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The fun part about alternate universe games is all the liberties you can take in crafting just the right character for the setting. Would you like to create a background that closely mirrors a character's original canon? Or would you prefer seeing how they would have turned out if their lives had been different? In this world, a villain could very well be a hero, or a hero might find themselves drifting deeper into the realm of the morally grey after dealing with one too many hardships.

This workshop will give you a chance to discuss character possibilities with other prospective players. Maybe you'd like someone to play your character's sibling, parent, love interest, or rival? Go ahead and ask! Set up teams and friendships! Mentors, gather your students and apprentices! Ask questions if you're not sure what class would be good for your character. Perhaps you need a good PB for your original character and have no idea where you can find a decent gnome with blue hair. If you're an artist who takes commissions, you might have some fantastic opportunities to help people get exactly what they need!

Below is a sample form you're free to use, but don't be afraid to tweak it to suit your particular needs. Erase parts you don't need, add parts you think would help, or make up your very own.

<b>Character Concept:</b> [Write a short paragraph describing who your character is and what they're all about. What sort of profession do they have? How did they come to Rendezvous, or decide to take up the life of a dungeon delver? What makes this person unique and interesting?] <b>Relations Wanted:</b> [What type of pre-planned CR opportunities are available for other players to consider? Do you want family members? Old war buddies? Guild members? Villainous allies? Let people know where they can fill in the vague blanks in your character's background.] <b>Adventures Wanted:</b> [List what sorts of plots and scenarios you would most enjoy playing. Make note of any content preferences, such as whether you prefer light-hearted quests or dark horror situations dealing with the nastiest villains around. This may help you choose which players you'd gel with best when forming an adventure party, or when considering a campaign.]

OR...

If you're feeling really bold and want to get a head start on planning a campaign, how about a campaign form instead?

<b>Campaign Summary:</b> [Describe what sort of campaign you're looking to run. For instance, 'the mayor is being blackmailed by a rogue alchemist who claims to be the only one capable of keeping his wife's terminal illness at bay, and people are starting to question these strange new laws he's making!' You needn't give away any spoilers, but it should give players an idea of what their characters are getting into.] <b>Content Warnings:</b> [Any particularly disturbing content that players should know about before they sign up (i.e. all characters start out with amnesia and gradually regain memories of a terrible crime committed in their past).] <b>Players/Characters Wanted:</b> [What sorts of players or characters would work best for what you have in mind? Any restrictions?]

You can also add any other world building elements you like to the workshop, such as monsters, locations, lore, and history.

NOTE: This will be a permanently open workshop, with new threads set up for each month rather than having the workshop posted on a monthly basis. If you're not sure if your concept will be allowed or if you have any quick questions in general, feel free to ask a mod in the comment thread below. We're also happy to freeze or delete threads if you need to close them to further responses.

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Aryte

[aryte]

Character Concept: Aryte is a violence-loving lizardfolk druid with his own band of tribal mercs. They'll take just about any job you give them so long as he gets to crack some skulls.

Relations Wanted: Plenty! The obvious one is an evil mastermind he can provide muscle or the powers of nature to. He's an okay leader, but he really prefers to be the muscle behind whatever plan someone else made up. Just give him an excuse.

Or maybe you're *part* of his mercenary outfit. Hey, if you can prove yourself in battle, he's always hiring.

If you want someone to ruin or have ruined your life, he's also good for that! He's well-traveled, and for him, it was probably a Tuesday.

Also down for family backstory. Maybe you were another egg in the same clutch. Maybe you're another lizardfolk who separated when his tribe got wasted. Maybe you knew his tribe and shared the same forest before it all went wrong.

Or maybe you're another druid and you're not comfortable with this psychopath sharing a Circle with you. It's all good.

Adventures Wanted: Villain enabling! Arch-enemies!

Or redemption arcs if for some reason your heart goes out to cold-blooded savages. idk