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>>94047348
Huh. That's actually a pretty cool idea.
>"He's one of them rangers. Dangerous folk they are — wandering the wilds. What his right name is I've never heard, but around here, he's known as Strider."

>>94047348
>Rumor has it [insert backstory]. What a sexy guy

>He? He's always loitering around the harbour, pay him no mind. A useless do-nothing, not looking for work, but pesters the people with his delusions grandour and adventure. Really, he just can't buy his own beer. I don't think he even owns anything but the pants on his skin and that old spear in his hand. Sometimes disappears for some time, reappears and yaps on how he was diving for treasure to whoever may listen. In these waters? Never brought back more than a handful of seashells either. One of those days a nasty old shark will bite off his head and that will be the last we heared of him.

>See, that's funny, because I don't know the guy. He comes here every other week, but sits alone in his corner sipping on mead. Doesn't talk with anyone. Avoids eye contact, as if he was afraid of something. As if he was hiding something. But he comes here regularly. Been coming for years now. I don't even know where he is from, he's not a local that for sure. He has this aura of death and mourning following him, you know? If he doesn't show up one week at all, I will be worried. But I'm not sure for whom.

> the bartender stands frozen in horror behind the bar, gibbering madly under his breath. In his hand he holds a used tankard filled to the brim with gold, silver, and precious stones. Any attempt to shake him from his stupor will illicit wild screaming.

superhero TTRPG my character was an eldritch horror trying it’s hand/tentacles at the Superman shtick

>>94047348
Idea: instead of writing a backstory for your character, you use them in a fucking game.

>>94047796
That sounds like a good idea. How would a dude in a bar describe the last character you used in a fucking game?
You do actually play games, right? You don't just sit on /tg/ complaining about harmless fun threads?

>>94047796
Why instead of rather than in addition to, anon?

>>94047796
>whynotboth.jpg

>>94047348
Sounds like a fun way to go for a short causal campaign, especially with an experienced group.

When I DM I tend to want more detail than that, because the backstory can serve as a way for the player to clarify how they intend their character to act, both to themselves and to me. I generally ask for
>Someone they know or some group they were involved in
>Something they've done
>Something they want
>Something they believe in

Really helps me build out the story. If it's a long term campaign I don't want PCs that have to act out of character in order to get things done, so having four plot hooks for each player I can use at will is really convenient.

>>94047348
She might look gloomy at first, but gets outgoing when the drinks are poured. Be wary though, she'll drink you under the table.

>>94047796
Tell us about the last game you played then

>>94047348
Don't know about backstory, but as far as character introductions go, I'm stealing that idea.

>>94047796
Come on anon, we're all in suspense, tell us about your amazing tabletop gaming experiences, which are surely superior to OP's

>>94047348
>"Who?"

>>94047348
>"That grim looking man? I wouldn't trust him if I were you, says he's one of them clerics types but he'll charge you if you want to be healed. Says its against his God's edict to prolong mortal lifespans but he figured he could get around it if he gets paid for the service as apparently his God likes getting paid. Ain't got no idea who he serves if they don't like people living longer or not being paid for doing things"

>The patron took another swig from his pint, following it after with a burp to show his appreciation for the fine ale. One of the only few good things left on the island of Chult. He let out a small cough as his speech began again, if slightly slurred.

>"I also heard from my good friend kirk that that man is also one of them grave robbing types, says he's seen someone matching his general build going to the cemetery and digging folks up. Though I dunno, the dead themselves been rising up alot lately. But if it's true well I suppose having a grave robber in a dungeon could be useful for ya. Provided he don't smack you with his shovel and sell you to Doc Nox"

Basically got a tomb of Annihilation game that's been converted to pathfinder 2e by the DM and I'll be using a cleric of Charon you beats people to death with a shovel and loots graves.

>>94049596
*who beats people to death

I hate autocorrect on this sodding phone sometimes.

>I heard she roams the woods looking for challenging beasts, breaking their backs and humbling them one after another.
>Those axes aren't just for show, she prefers them over the pistols on her belt
>She's a madwoman, she'll gladly kill you as well as look at you.

>>94047830
First, I'd like to know how backstories and talking in bars have any relevance (beyond window dressing) to a game about exploring dungeons and fighting monsters.
And no, a player's personal inability to "get immersed" isn't relevant to the game, that's only relevant to the player and his limited mental faculties.

>>94047906
>>94047960
Because backstories with no bearing on the abilities, weapons, and powers of a character are as relevant to a dungeon delving game as the color of the pitcher's gum is to a baseball game.

>>94048775
>>94049367
Why didn't you respond to the posts in the thread that gave OP what he asked for with similar reflexive obsession?
Weird how a post challenging this inane, retarded topic gets more engagement than the topic itself.

>"Eh? That funny robot? He seems sweet enough. Tries his dangedest to be a charmer, and not afraid of strongarming any dirtbags that step out of line. Definitely a bit strange, but he's sure got a... a zest for life, for a robot. I wonder if he's properly 'equipped,' if you catch my drift..."
>"That weirdo? He says the strangest and most hopeful things but god damn he needs a different voice or something. It's like I'm listening to a bot from a pre-collapse film. Don't let him tell you a joke, either."
>"I've seen it around. Sometimes I get tricked into thinking it's more human than most of us, but if you've ever seen that thing in action, it's a purpose-created killing machine, through and through. ... I won't turn down the free rounds of drinks, though."
>"Ah, he's a good lad, that one. I swear he could drive a space rig through a pinhole. He knows his engines, too. Always going on about how he can 'squeeze out just a little more power.' Drives like a maniac though, I tell ya. If there's a traffic violation, he's done it."

>>94047348
But anon, none of these people know me.

>>94052649
joke's on you bitch even if you're totally new to town rumors are still circulating based on your appearance and how you walked through town
what do the people say

>>94052457
>to a game about exploring dungeons and fighting monsters.
Anon, not every game is DnD.

>>94047348
>I used to dream
>That I would meet a prince
>But God Almighty,
>Have you seen what's happened since?
>`Master of the house?'
Isn't worth me spit!
>`Comforter, philosopher'
>- and lifelong shit!
>Cunning little brain
>Regular Voltaire
>Thinks he's quite a lover
>But there's not much there
>What a cruel trick of nature
>Landed me with such a louse
>God knows how I've lasted
>Living with this bastard in the house!

>>94052457
>game about exploring dungeons and fighting monsters.
In the AD&D core rulebooks, Zeb Cook indicated that the ideal session would have little, if any, dice rolls; even in 1989 no one wanted to play your shitty, boring-ass, basic bitch, boardgame approach to the genre. This is why your games get stale.

>>94052649
>he didn't tip
>he ordered some weird foreign food that we don't have on the menu
>he stinks of [animal associated with foreign country]
>filthy fuckin' knife-ear should go back to the forest where he belongs
>Looks like one'a them fruity wizards from the capitol

>our system thinks your post is spam
Fine, I will reply to all posts individually.

>>94047397
That's just Aragorn, isn't it? In any case, would approach and invite to party.

>>94047474
Knows the area, got spirit. Might be useful to have around even if his gear needs upgrading. Would approach and invite to party.

>>94047796
Faggot.

>>94047548
Intriguing. Would probably approach to find out what his deal is.

>>94047718
Would avoid, but keep an eye on the guy.

>>94048677
Not much of interest here. Would maybe buy a beer to ask for information.

>>94049596
Scary guy. Would probably avoid, but keep in the back of my mind. Might get back to him if his skillset seems necessary for the situation at hand. In any case, a man of god is a man of god. But it's not a particular god I care about.

>>94049660
Would approach carefully, and invite to party. But if I'm going to travel with her, I will never let her out of my sight until sufficient trust is built up.

>>94052582
Four different people or all the same guy? If all the same guy, would approach and invite to party. If different people:
>Would approach and invite to party.
>Would probably avoid.
>Would approach very carefully to see how to get on its good side. Potentially invite to party.
>Hell yeah, would invite. Probably the most useful guy around.

>>94052992
Fruity wizard from the capitol, you say? Will try to catch him outside of the bar and invite to party, but not make to much of a fuzz about it as the locals don't seen to like him.

>>94053273
I went with "four different people talking about the same guy" because I'm only a PC in one campaign right now. It's a welcome reprieve from foreverGMing.

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>>94048677
This is pretty much the albino potion seller I posted a few times on the slop threads. Her gloomy nature is because she's an alcoholic.

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>>94053325
Comes with the job I'm afraid.

>>94053416
The furret?

>>94053133
>That's just Aragorn, isn't it?
Pretty sure that was deliberately done on anon's part, give an example where it worked already.

>>94047397
I always loved the gen 1 IS omnimechs on their looks. Owens and Strider were real winners even if the Owens in particular was terrible due to stupid fixed equipment.

>>94053691
Yeah, but the image of a mech threw me off.

>>94052488
>accuses everyone of nogames
>tries to deflect when someone asks about your games
Don't be coy, anon! We're all eager to hear about your amazing and prolific adventures.

>>94053826
I guess the important thing is that you'll never be a real mod.

>>94053859
My bad, mistook you for the other guy. Only half read your post and thought you were the guy who gets mad at people talking about their characters.
Will delete this post >>94053826 once the site allows me to.

>>94053875
NP, I'd delete mine as well but apparently kuroba has a glitch where it keeps saying "you must wait longer to delete this post."

>>94053889
I think it's just a timer of 5 minutes or so before it allows you to delete posts.

>>94053723
No that's Aragorn as he was originally illustrated by Tolkien's son, in the movie they made him wear leather armour and a cloak because him being made of steel and having sidemounts for his weaponry was too hard to film.

Also I like OP's idea, it's pretty good. We don't operate with backstories but if we do I will try this technique.

>>94052470
You're no fun. Anyway your backstory can help to see how would you react to some things, like your first encounter with [insert creature here].

Weird how a post challenging this inane, retarded topic gets more engagement than the topic itself.

>>94047348
>The old cleric? He's been coming here every week since my gran was a young lass and she said he was a real old even back then. Always orders a mug of mead but never touches it. Best cleric I ever saw but a creepy old bastard. Growing up, me and the lads always thought he was a vampire and we spent our days trying to expose him. After one of our pranks went wrong I nearly lost my leg and Torst almost lost his eye. Fixed us right up as if it was nothing. I could swear he started limping and his eye clouded up soon after that. I wanted to ask him about it but I've been too scared to speak to him since. The cough? Yeah, the old bag of bones always seems to be sick. I'd stay away from him if I were you.

>>94054144
>Weird how a post challenging this inane, retarded topic gets more engagement than the topic itself.
Not really; everyone is sick of the wannabe mod.

>>94047348
/SRPGG/ here. I'm stealing this idea for the next thread question. Here's my lot.

>See that weird kid over there? Yeah, the one that is always pestering the local shopkeeps for books, scrolls or whatnot.
>I heard a few weeks ago, he went up to some big bloke, real roughneck type and asked if he wanted to make a few extra coins. Obviously after a few pints the bloke obliged. Never seen again though...
>The barmaid made mention of it in front of the kid and he just put his head down. Muttered something about goblins. I 'aven't seen a gob in years. Have you?

>>94047348
>asking about the island boy?
>he's an ocean cleric that also does tattoos if you've got the skin and time
>needs to work on his art though

>>94047348
>Hm? That one? Well, she's not EVIL, per se. But any man who crosses her tends to disappear. Rumor says they end up as experiments in her basement or they become ingredients in her potions, or maybe even fertilizer for her freaky plants.
>Ye can try to talk to 'er if'n you got work for her. Otherwise, I'd not recommend it.

>>94052488
OP clearly has more quotes, and I already posted mine. Post yours.

>>94054162
Pretty cool. Makes you wonder if the damage he takes upon himself heals over time. With how old he is, he probably healed more than two eyes in his time without going blind. I'd buy him a mug and ask a few questions, but honestly he seems to important to join my ragtag group. Would be happy to have him on board though.

>>94047348
>That old smelly orc warlock? I'll give ya one word of advice: avoid. I've watched him murder the town guard captain and get away with it. Because half the town was on fire at the time, he was on fire at the time, and he casually walked away. I seen him get grappled and bit by a vampire only for him to bite it the fuck back. And win. I don't know what strange deal he has with his dark patron, but that one scares me.
>You want to know about his patron? Why?... you can go ask. He'll spend all day trying to talk you into selling your soul to his patron. If he hasn't already knocked on your door to hand out one of his pamphlets on the matter.

>The priest from the old church on the hill? I can't stand him. There is just something so hollow about him and his sermons but... there is something about the way he talks and looks at you that makes me feel like the father is smouldering with barely contained violence. He comes to the tavern sometimes and always orders the spiciest food we have. It's the only time his smile looks somwhat sincere.

>>94054193
I'd get friendly enough with him that I could ask him to take me to what is left of the big bloke. Based on that I would decide wether I'd want him in my party or not.

>>94054213
Eh. Having a cleric on board is fine, but I don't really care about tattoos.

>>94054219
I'd further inquire about the work she does before approaching.

>>94054398
>I'd further inquire about the work she does before approaching.
I forgot to mention, she's one of them fancy pants professors at that freaky magic school in the center of town.

>>94054281
I'd wait for him to come to me first. Having that kind of muscle on my team is good, but I wouldn't want to be bothered with selling my soul.

>>94054396
Spooky. I'd come knocking at his door at night to speak to him in private.

>>94054409
Well, if that school is publically condoned, I guess there is no harm in talking to her about her studies.

>>94054169
It really is, given the thread's implied pretense of discussing its topic.
Detractors can be ignored, but in this case, the detractors seem to be more important than the topic, which itself is being largely ignored.
And pointing this retardation out isn't "wannabe moderation", it's more for understanding how to properly contribute, given that the idea of the thread doesn't seem to be discussing its topic.

>>94047348
>Kind of a shifty one. Always looking over his shoulder. Damn fine investigator, though. Managed to figure out who was robbing me when the guard couldn't figure it out.

>>94047348
>See that thin man next to the prince, neonate? Even if this is elysium, if you don't want to meet your final death or worse I'd give him a wide berth. Malkavian ancilla, that one. One of the most demented in all scandinavia, in my opinion. If he tries to talk to you, excuse yourself and DON'T look into his eyes. We've lost quite a few fledgelings and neonates to his mad prognotications already and Stockholm has few kindred as is. What he's preaching about? He's insane, childe. All of them are. He whispers of valkyries and ravens and screams of wolves. I don't understand why the prince keeps the wretch around.

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>>94047348
Be kind of hilarious for my main D&D character because it'd give completely the wrong impression.

>"Her, in the cloak and hood? Stay away from her! She's a dark elf, she is, a drow. Works for the thieves' guild. Quiet thing, never hear her coming 'til it's too late. Rumor has it that the guild master has her on retainer so any who cross him can be fed to her spiders."

bump

>>94047348
Nah, I rolled the backstory of my last two characters and I ain't changing that. Abide the dicegods, faggot.

>>94047397
Tolkien generally knows best when It comes to fantasy.
People should be more inspired by Tolkien when playing their games.

>>94057032
That would recquire people to actually read though.

>>94049660
first line would fit perfectly well in a game of ERP

>>94049660
Sounds like a cranky cunt who needs a few yards o' dick in her.

>>94047348
That's technically just another flavor of backstory but it's an interesting method of presentation. Sadly, only works for medieval fantasy games. Anything else it's not really plausible.

>>94057725
could also work for old west games
or cyberpunk games if it's a bar that is popular with "runners" or whatever the freelance mercs that are usually PCs are called in the specific cyberpunk universe.

>>94057725
I think it's pretty setting agnostic, especially if you're willing to change the location of the rumor mongering say... To... A carnival.

>>94047348
"That guy? I asked who he was and and he told me his life story. I will now repeat that story to you. Brace yourself, traveller, it's a looong story, but -extremely- interesting!"

>>94047348
A starting character would have zero reputation and no one would know who they are. Though there are some games this does not apply to.

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>>94052488
Because they'rw not the ones arguing against the topic of the thread.
Why are you even here?

>>94054226
>OP clearly has more quotes
Nigga didn't post shit

"Ah, the funky smelling guy!"

...
"Well, Lana has that "sexy vampie" thing going for her, and that's on top of the "sexy rogue" thing. Not to mention her amazing rack, I think she's got a good case."

"You have good points, but the new chick has the whole "naughty tiefling" thing on her side. And have you ever dated a girl with a tail? MAN, you wouldn't believe the kinky stuff they--"
...

>>94047348
>A dark haired Halfling who appeared put of nowhere, bow in hand and shot up some horrid thing?
>That sounds like Laniidæ. Don't bother her none. Her ma and da and whole village up and disappeared a few years back, Lani hasn't been the same since.
>She's a quiet girl, but sweet, and nobody knows the woods like her, but she has a queer tendency to just appear out of nowhere. For a bit, we thought she was a ghost.

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>Wow, would you look at that - another ultra rare humanoid species from a race we've long associated with evil that is dressed in black and is acting like a mysterious asshole but if I went over there and treated them how they deserved to be treated they'd scream about how I'm specist.
>Sure haven't seen someone like that five hundred times already.

>He came in last week with a loud sort, looked like the Hells warmed over. Doesn't look much better now either. Came in with the Blessed One, I'm sure you've seen her around, hard to miss. He seems scary from afar, but buy him any ol' cheap booze and you'll see he's just a touch awkward. Imagine that, someone that dangerous, lugging around enough equipment for a small militia, shy. It'd be funny if it weren't so confusing. Anyways don't let him get too drunk, he'll insist on teaching the bar swordsmanship.

"That's the most racist man our town"

>>94047348
>"Oh, that one? Bit of an enigma on account of how he's not much for talkin'. Always got a hard look in his eye, and he thinks we don't notice but he always keeps a piece of sharp flatware within reach. He's courteous enough to the staff, if a bit curt."
>"If anything serious ever went down here I don't know if I'd be more happy that he was here or more happy that he wasn't."

>>94052905
Not every day you find out your wife posts on tg.

>>94047348
What if there are no taverns in my setting?

>>94061400
Then you are a faggot and lose by default.

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>>94047348
"Well I must tell you, the fellow of whom you speak paid in dinars, probably came from the West, speaks Greek, can't read. Or, can't read Greek anyway. Of course I have more than that to go on. He's an archer. So? So, he's an archer without a calloused thumb, which means he's not a Turk, not a Cuman, or--do not ever say the word 'Albanian' in this city again, Habibi, for your own protection please. No, he's a Frank, Swabian maybe? Long heads those Swabians. I think he said he was looking for some guy named Hassan? That's what I told him. Yeah. No he said he was going to kill him. No I didn't think he serious!"

>>94061400
How would that even work? I guess you could make some retarded absolutist setting where alcohol doesn't exist, but I don't see how a society could develop without a place where people gather to socialize and eat.

"As soon as he entered the tavern, I came and started farting. No man should have that kind of power..."

>>94061627
They're meth dens instead

>>94061627
Dogs in the Vineyard game, I guess.

>>94047348
> "I stay away from her, and I suggest you do too. She kills monsters for coin, which is good for the village. But whatever she is... it ain't natural."
> "I found her once, in the woods. She had been set upon by hobgoblins, there must have been eight or nine of them in bits and pieces. And there she was, slumped against a tree with a javelin through her gut. Dead as a doornail, I swear to god."
> "But then as I'm going to leave... she stands up! Starts walking around, poking at the hobgoblins to make sure *they're* dead. Whole time with that bloody javelin just sticking through her like a needle in a pincushion."
> "Then she looked right at me, and I ran like all of hell's demons were at my heels. You can't pay me to be in the same room at that abomination."

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>>94047348
Anon, you're a genius! At this pace, next decade you will come up with new, revolutionary means of transportation

>>94052457
>to a game about exploring dungeons and fighting monsters.
The fifth post in this thread is about a supers system, and that's ignoring the fact that not every fantasy game is fucking Dungeons and Dragons. You don't even KNOW about games and want to tell other people they don't play them. Go to a board with a hobby you actually engage with or want to engage with instead of shitting up /tg/.

"He impose peace, understanding, concord and progress with outmost brutality".

>>94047348
I did something like this in my last game, though it was a modern game set on earth, so instead of tavern gossip, it was snippets of media blurbs and internet rumors about a high-profile group of mercenaries. But to indulge in the practice for my current character...

>"That one? She's one of them hob-goblins, probably a deserter since she ain't here with a hundred little green bastards raiding the town."
>"She's got her own ship, aye, but she ain't no raider. Some sorta merchant - me brother's a longshoreman, he's seen 'em offloading that big black galley of hers. Always leaves empty an' comes back loaded with gods-know-what. Probably a pirate, but if so, the navy ain't mindin' to arrest her."

>>94066267
I saw the image, got excited for a Caveman post gag, and then was subjected to your dogshit post.
Kys man. You are a net negative on everyone around you.

Pretty fun idea, especially if the PCs in the party are strangers and this is all they know of each other before the campaign starts. Even better if sheets aren't public knowledge so they can't defer to them OOC.

>>94047474
Quixotic type, apparently some kind of diver. Evidently insane, but perhaps competent in spite of it given he's still alive.

>>94047548
Gloomy brooder with dark and mysterious pass. Avoid under the edgelord policy.

>>94049660
Some sort of hinterland harlot. Not paying more than 2 crowns for the hour.

>>94052582
An android good at piloting and punching, but otherwise painfully artificial, most likely entertains the belief that it has a soul. No idea why that one guy wants to see his dick.

>>94054162
A cleric, obviously, most likely a dhampir, or maybe some kind of revenant. Definitely undead all the same.

>>94054281
Falls under the "zany murderhobo" policy, which is coincidentally exactly the same as the edgelord policy. To be avoided.

>>94054396
Psychopathic tendencies, most likely not a genuine priest, evidently some kind of masochist. Yet more jaded than outright evil, maybe interesting enough to bypass the edgelord policy.

>>94054591
A Malk's malk, exactly to type. If an ancilla is that close to the Prince of a major city, there must be something pretty important about him other than his clannish propensity for prophecy.

>>94061400
You are not the audience for this thread, leave immediately

"When the automaton started talking I knew History was knocking at my door".

That is the local rapist. He is the most prolific rapist in the history of our town, maybe even the kingdom or the world. Watch yourself around him.

>>94070093
You were supposed to describe your character, not yourself.

>>94065393
Not sure if party member material or enemy to fight.

>>94047348
> "What's this little nun doing here? Shouldn't she be at her church or monastery or something?"
> "I don't know, as I've heard, she's been wandering with her strange friend far and wide, but she's helping people, curing them with her prayers to Light or something. As long as she do that, she's fine in my book"
> "People also say that this nun's quite strong for a human. There's a word from far Troll Lands that she has beaten up a chief of some local tribe. Imagine that!"

>>94047348
>I'm telling you, she's a woman!
>He's half fae you dolt, he's just a very pretty man
>I ain't been jerkin off to no man, that's a woman!
>fuck you faggot!
>brawl ensues

>>94052851
They very easily can be.

>>94053325
>alcoholic
>child
Kys, pedo.

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>>94054419
What about a god of death that slums it with mortals because he's fascinated by the living? Most mistake him for a "mere" multiclass human vampire-lich. He's affably evil, but loyal to those that are loyal to him. He overlooks their goodness as long as they overlook his evil. The other gods have a high opinion of him because of all the evil gods, he's the most reasonable and helps preserve the balance. Mostly he's evil in the sense that he "refuses to negotiate with terrorists" and isn't above torturing someone brutally to get what needs to be done done. He'd probably be neutral if he wasn't so obsessed with cringe and evil magic.

>>94076039
You're describing a lesser version of Pratchett's Death.

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My character is Lynn Feroe aka "Lynn the Scoundrel"

A Tavern Wench: "Ah, Lynn? Charming as they come, with a smile that could melt the frost off the northern mountains. But don’t let that fool you—he’ll spin tales so tangled you won’t know what’s true and what isn’t. I’ve seen him defend a lady’s honor one minute, then gamble away her bracelet the next!"


An Old Beggar: "People call him a scoundrel, and aye, he is. But I’ve seen him drop a coin or two in my cup when he thinks no one is looking. He might be arrogant, and he might lie more than he tells the truth, but there’s still a bit of good in him somewhere, beneath all that swagger."

A Spurned Lover: "Lynn Feroe? Devilishly handsome, yes, but he’s nothing but trouble. He’ll sweep you off your feet, promise the world, and then vanish before morning—leaving behind only debts and broken hearts. My sister fell for him, and all she got was a promise that he never kept. Beware of his sweet words; they’re nothing but lies."

A Local Gambler: "Lynn’s got a taste for the game, I’ll tell you that. The man bets big and wins big, but you’d be a fool to think he plays fair. I swear he’s got something up his sleeve—literally. Still, folk love him. He’s got a way of making you feel like you’re his best friend, even as he’s taking your last coin."

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>>94080923
Why not actually contribute next time instead of just bumping you fartsniffing faggot?

>>94080970
I already contributed, I find this a fun thread to read through so I bumped it in case someone else has to contribute.

>>94047348
That sounds like a dope approach.
Maybe expand it to include different degrees of distance from your character.
Something like what would :
>A family member/somebody close say about your character;
>A work partner/co-conspirator say about your character;
>A random person on the street say about your character;
>Tavern murmurs say about your character;
That you you could have a character that's wholly unknown in the public and still have a description.

>>94047348
>"Town rapist."

"He wanted to be a cynical, lasertoting, star brigand, but he ended as the protector of this town. Has tartar teeth, though".

>>94047348
>"He seems nice enough. A little awkward, sure. But awful, awful temper."

>>94082500
Does he rape towns? Can one learn his craft?

>>94082994
You must first learn the ways of the balkanite my child. Then, you too, can become a town rapist.

>>94052937
That explains the bizarre choice to use a d20 instead of the common and sensible 3d6. If you're not going to be rolling much anyway, better to have the die that's wild where anything can happen than a set that promotes reliable, consistent dice throws.

>"Eh? Wot? Oh ya mean the fella o'er there who look like he don't belong? Ohohohoho, he's an odd one alright. Showed up outta nowhere couple a' months back. Barely spoke, them purple eyes just dartin' about - like he were peerin' through ya."
>He leans in, using his tankard as cover for his mouth, "Y'know I had my share a' travels and the damnedest is I still can't quite place 'im. Joined up with some folks through the guild, and now he's saunterin' about with all them skins and scales and whatsits on his clothes. Then there's that frumpy white hat with all the bits and baubles - claims it makes him a damn chef!"
>Several covered plates are brought to your table as you continue listening to the old rambler. "Barkeep lets 'im do what he likes when he stops by though, 'n I s'pose I can't complain 'bout the grub he brings in. Whatever the hell it is. Never need to know I guess.. always seems to know what I like." His generous meal isn't your standard fare.
>You lift the lid from your plate and find an exotic-smelling steak and multiple sides served just to your liking. Odd... you barely sat down and never got to order.

>>94052457
plot hooks

>>94047796
Based.

“That tiefling bounty hunter? Yeah, she’s something else. Folks are scared of her, sure, but she’s got a way of handling herself that commands respect, specially with that blade of hers. She’s got eyes like a hawk and moves like the wind. Heard she’s got a amulet from a steppe witch she never takes off. Must mean a lot to her.”

>>94087169
Chat GPT wrote this

>that guy?
>I don't really know, he always just sits in the corner drinking milk
>never talks to anyone

>>94057725
just replace "tavern" with whatever location people in your setting usually hang out

>>94087301
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGL2rytTraA

>>94047449
Kek

>who, the smelly one? Yeah weird guy: he’s filthy rich, just hauling huge chests and sacks of gold around by himself, never takes off that full plate, always armed to the teeth, and I’ve never once seen him shit, bathe, or get a haircut. But he’s the strongest and most charming guy I’ve ever met.
Also, he has a posse. Like, a legitimate crew. We have drinking buddies here but they all come in, six of them, just like him: smelly, over armed, dripping with jewels and throwing arcane mysteries about like they’re parlor tricks. I’ve never once seen any one of them without the others. I’m pretty sure a couple of them are war criminals. And the crazy thing is, about a year and a half ago he was that poor farm boy whose parents were killed in a raid and we thought for sure he was just gonna become a ditch digger the way he meandered about doing nothing all day talking about “adventure” this and “treasure” that.

He’s tried to sell me a magic sword once. For a ridiculous price, I might add.

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>>94047348
> Never heard of 'im

>>94047348
>that big rat with a scowl as big as the ac he carries? Ah they say he's from the north, roundin up a crew of sailors, looking for treasure they say. Some dangerous sea temple nobody would dare approach in 100 years. Unless you're the sea faren type I'd give him a wide birth, always angry that one. If he's not here you can often find him in the farms, doing some heavy lifting for the coin.

Big muscular rat man I might do. I have a lot of characters but actually turning them into proper characters is a challenge

>>94047348
>That smarmy cocksuker came in here slinging a bunch of nonsense about ‘probate’ and ‘haybeeus corpus’ and people were signing deals with him. Now he owns half the towns souls, and a few pieces of real estate.

>>94047348
>The big cat man over there? He's not from around here so I don't really think he has an official job. He just does odd jobs around the town and stays in the inn or bums a room off of the guy running the dojo here. Funny story about that, he challenged him to a fight in the middle of the streets and got tossed around. I don't know how they became friends, must be some martial arts thing.

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>>94047348
Nobody in the tavern would be able to agree on what he looked like, what her true character was, when or if they lost their humanity, and at least a few would swear they’d seen “it” die. Or they knew someone who had drinks with a cousin who was there when it happened. Honest! Anyone who actually met them would be no help at all, since they went to great pains to hide their identity and would constantly fabricate outlandish bullshit. And if anyone knew the real story, it would sound even worse! Full of cliches, cop-outs, anti-climaxes, and a literal deus ex machina. But all of them would have some affection or respect for him, however misplaced, and all of them would be just a tiny bit afraid of her. Even if they’d never admit it, or couldn’t place why.
A tavern exclusively made up of close friends, allies, and confidants would probably spend their time talking about more interesting stuff than my character. They all have their own lives and destinies to worry about. But if the topic did come up, it would be generally positive chatter along with a few generic comments. Stuff like
>I’ve never trusted someone so much while understanding them so little.

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>>94052457
>First, I'd like to know how backstories and talking in bars have any relevance (beyond window dressing) to a game about exploring dungeons and fighting monsters.
murderhobo munchkin detected

>She doesn't live in this town. I saw someone ask her where she was from, but she simply said she was from somewhere far away. When she tried getting a drink, she didn't even have any coin on her. Not even a single bronze piece. Apparently her homeland doesn't use the currency we have, and that her people use a sort of trade system. So she went out to the nearest pawn store and came back with some gold for that drink, which I'm not even sure if she's old enough to have. I heard the other day she tried visiting the tavern, but couldn't because it was closed. After asking a random passerby, he told her it was because it was the weekend. Upon hearing that, she asked what a "weekend" was. After some discussion, it became clear she had no idea what a calendar even was! Anyway, she's been asking around the town for some strong warriors that could help her out, or at the very least, any leads on powerful magical items, but won't say what she needs them for.

>>94047348
Forever GM so doing NPC

>oh yeah, the foppish prick, horselord with no horse that one
>you know what he told me? He’s going into the desert, asked for a guide
>says his fiancé turned into a monster, can you believe that?
>always say, no good comes from taking a madmans offer
>set out alone, I recon he’s dead by tomorrow

>>94047348
New idea: play games.

>>94112135
New idea: listen to your own advice.

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He's a big gruff motherfucker with a giant slab of unrefined iron, but he's surprisingly polite, seems like an.okay dude he's actually way more approachable than he looks

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>>94053325
>>94075990

>>94075990
>pedo
I would never have sex with someone who is drunk, that's just taking advantage.

>>94115150
Or you could just get drunk too, it's not advantage if you're both affected.

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>>That Elf? Been coming in 'ere for years. Longer than I been 'round. Hells longer n' me pappy n' grandpappy been 'round way 'e tells it. She's one o' them Wizards. 'as a Tower 'n everything. Dunno why she bothers drinking down 'ere with us rabble. She says it helps 'er concentrate but on what? She's met a few other wild-lookin' people 'ere before, y'know. Adventurer-types. Dangerous looking lot, but they bring good cheer with 'em. Always pays on time. Don't start no trouble, y'see. They got this Bard with 'em who sings and plays 'ere when the mood takes her - one of those horned people. Tiefling, innit? Then a Halfling, Human, and one 'o them big fellas. Think they're called Goliaths.

>Can't believe he ate the whole thing.

>The Tiefling?
>Keeps to himself, but those eyes follow everyone and switch to even the slightest movement
>The way he moves is unnatural. Like his joints were sewn on wrong. Just unsettling to see him in motion.
>And all those trinkets he tries to keep hidden. Why would a supposed forester need all them nasty beasts in metal?
My Pathfinder witch hunter gets a bad rap.

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"Ah, that one? She's striking, isn't she? Stands out from the crowd, not just for her looks but for the air of mystery around her. She has the kind of presence that turns heads, but not in a way that invites conversation. You can tell she's seen things. The way she carries herself—confident, like she knows she has power, though she keeps it subtle.

She was dressed in deep blues, almost regal, with these intricate gold accents along her sleeves and collar. Looked like a noble, but more practical, like someone who's spent more time in ancient ruins than courtrooms. She had this leather-bound book on her hip, probably filled with spells or ancient lore, and a dagger too, though I doubt she'd need it with whatever magic she wields.

Her face? Soft, but sharp at the same time. The kind of beauty that doesn't come from vanity, but from purpose. And she had this fire—literally—in her hand. Just hovering there, like it was nothing. People gave her space. You don’t mess with someone who can summon flames that casually, you know?"

Tangent: How much do you have perks and high stats effect how people see your character?
"Ever Wary" effectively being a panic disorder, high DEX making you passively graceful, ranks in Local Knowledge having you mumble ghost stories to yourself, etc.
I've been playing too much Disco Elysium.

>>94115288
saw you in the OC drawthread

>>94116997
Yo.

>>94117405
your elf is cute, good luck.

>>94117460
Thanks, Anon.

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>>94047348
>he started showing up a few months ago
>lightweight and only buys expensive liquor
>sits the bar top and doesn't talk to anyone
>usually one of the last ones to leave

>his clothes are awful fancy, but they're getting worn out and dirty
>he used to wear a lot of jewelry, but not anymore
>I don't think I've ever seen him smile
>he spends a lot of time with his head on the table

>>94061193
That's all I need to know. He gets to tag along to learn new and exciting slurs for everyone we come across.

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You talkin’ about Ace Cube? Yeah, I know him. Hard to miss, even if he tries to blend in. Big green gelatinous fella, always wearin’ that trench coat and a hat like he’s straight out of a detective book from the old days. Kinda looks like a cube most of the time, but he can shift around, all oozy-like. Funny thing is, for all that, he’s got this face—real human-like, but still, y’know… plasmoid. Kinda reminds me of Peter Falk, if Peter Falk was made of Jell-O.

Folks say he’s been around forever, must’ve solved more cases than anyone in Branna can count. Always one step ahead, askin’ questions like he already knows the answers. He’s not loud, but he doesn’t need to be—just looks at you with that slow, thoughtful gaze, and you start spillin’ your guts.

Oh, and he’s always got somethin’ his wife said. Little proverbs, ya know? Somehow, they always fit the situation perfectly. Guy’s sharp, real sharp. But he doesn’t act like it—kinda shuffles around, all casual-like, but you can tell his mind’s workin’ three steps ahead. Wouldn’t want to be the poor sap tryin’ to pull one over on him.

>>94047348
>instead of dictating snowflake PC's arc outright, dictate all the NPCs' thoughts
Holy shit, I hate the last two generations

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>Ruby Tuesday? Oh yeah, I’ve heard about her. Hard to miss, with that wild, fiery red hair, practically looks like it’s made of metal—some say it really is, knowing how she tinkers with tech and magic like they're the same thing. >She’s got this intensity about her, like she’s always five steps ahead, thinking of some crazy new invention or a way to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

>They say she used to be all about grand ideas and progress, even talked about changing the world—y’know, before that reactor of hers blew up. Now? She’s got a real chip on her shoulder, driven by revenge, they say. Cold as steel, but passionate as hell. You wouldn’t want to cross her. Smart as a whip too—probably the smartest person in the room, but you’d never know it unless you caught her in a mood to talk, which isn’t often.

>Folks around here call her a bit of a mad scientist, but I think she’s more than that. She’s got a vision—one that’s terrifying, but brilliant. And if anyone’s gonna reshape the world or tear it apart trying, it’s gonna be Ruby Tuesday

>>94047348
>Dont trust him. He is a known rapist.

>>94047348
>Who, never heard of 'em

>>94120250
Dear god, how can someone be too autistic to even be able to think what a random drunkard might talk about in a bar?

>>94047348
>listen pal, i'm trying to run a business here, not a bloody adventurers guild, if you want to find out about him just wait a while, he shows up whenever the sun goes down and pisses off soon as he finishes the pint.

>you're waiting for who? why? hes a halfwit and the second worst smith i ever saw, what? yeah he swings that hammer like the metal owes him money, but every nail ends up flat, and i dont want to see the kind of horse can wear the shoes he shods.

>i heard you was askin about him, don't pay these youngsters no mind, they didn't see him before them adveturin types came through town, swept im up with em and off they all went, few moons later back he came, alone, clutchn that brokn sword he keeps on is forge wall, you folk beter not be hopin to drag im along on another wild chase, dont think ehs art could take the loss again

current character was a young apprentice smith, went out adventuring and the rest of the party died thanks to some very shitty rolls on my part, so he returned to town and we all rolled up new characters. but now the GM is running the same campaign again, so im bringing the now middle-aged depressive back out of retirement to balance out the team of teen chosen ones the rest of the party rolled up.

>>94061193
lol

>>94047348
He looks weird, sounds weird, and I wouldnt want him marrying my sister. But he pays well and buys us drinks every friday.

>>94054396
I’m sure my party has enough miserable people on the path to suffering to make him say ‘Rejoice! You have found yourself a new ally’.

>>94047348
>the boys got an odd name but he sure does work hard & he's so polite! The way he talks about his family & farm backhoe makes me miss mine too.

>I don't like the way he goes still sometimes, it's almost like he's one of his own cre a tions... those metal men saved the town & I'm grateful for that, i am.. brutally those pet creatures, that woman of his..? Plus he's got so many magic whatsits in his pockets he could level the village with a sneeze!
>he flew in on a huge wooden turtle. Then it shrunk to fit in my hand! Then he killed all those demons. It was the best day ever

>>94115208
>your honor, both the plaintiff and defendant were both at disadvantage
Cappi sknkm