Updated: Editied based on the Unearthed Arcana: Ranger Rework. Even if your character knows nothing of druidics and magic when starting the adventure, they should still have some wilderness experience or affinity. You may been a traffic cop, detective, sheriff, whatever. Unravel the mysteries of Ravenloft in this dread adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game. Recommended archetype: Assassin or Arcane Trickster, You have some kind of supernatural ancestry, or you encountered something supernatural in your past that granted you magical ability. HTkPWA}6t%u Ravenloft is a pocket dimension, and travelers from all worlds can end up there. However, pretty much any kind of supernatural bloodline could produce sorcerous ability, so if you want to define where your powers came from, here are some ideas: Warlock: Warlocks are pretty straightforward. You thought you were going crazy, but the magic is definitely real. Druids are also good for ancestry abilities, as the Land circles provide a lot of options for different bloodlines. 0000024241 00000 n Choose the one that best complements your character's background. Student- Youre in school! Recommended oath: Devotion, Vengeance or Oathbreaker, You are a member of a secret cult who worships and gains power from some fantastic deity or planar creature. If you really want more information than you could ever use on the Forgotten Realms, do a Google search for "Forgotten Realms wiki." Bearer of Strahd's Truth. 0000026328 00000 n 0000002294 00000 n Ideas are listed below, under Classes. The Curse of Strahd. This character chronicler was designed to inspire the creation of player characters for the Curse of Strahd campaign and includes documents for both Dungeon Masters and players alike. Encourage and reward creative problem-solving. 0000008739 00000 n .s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);padding-top:5px}.s5ap8yh1b4ZfwxvHizW3f._19JhaP1slDQqu2XgT3vVS0{color:#ea0027} Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, their respective logos, and all Wizards titles and characters are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the U.S.A. and other countries. no risk refund guarantee upgrade now Fiend Draconic (fire or poison, though others can be justified for specific fiends). We are playing through the new Curse of Strahd adventure for D&D. We play every Thursday from 3:30 - 7:30 pm Pacific time. Haunted One- You dont have to choose this background to have had a harrowing supernatural event occur in your characters life. Your characters' real world histories will come into play in the game. Why you shouldn't start ANOTHER thread about DDB not giving away free redeems on your hardcopy book purchases.Thinking of starting ANOTHER thread asking why Epic Boons haven't been implemented? The module contains everything you need to run Curse of Strahd. 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Strahd didn't get to where he was by being stupid, after all. If you pick a Fighting Style your character has no experience with, its assumed hes just a prodigy and will discover his natural abilities when he first wields the appropriate weapon. Great resource in Curse of Strahd. A supernatural ancestry can explain why you were chosen by said force, but cannot be the sole explanation for your abilities. This particular subclass goes great with the Haunted One background found in the Curse of Strahd Character Options online supplement. vYUbsQ[[-xA^WxM^|tK|C[;RBRB1CNWK0L//afAf@S)j You tend to be vaguely uncomfortable in cities. All races in the Players Handbookare legal. Since rangers dont receive supernatural abilities until 2nd level, magical ability does not have to be justified in your backstory if your character is unaware of these abilities. Recommended oaths: Devotion (celestial), Ancients (fey), Vengeance (any), Oathbreaker (fiend), You are a bounty hunter, private investigator, or otherwise skilled at tracking people down. My group started Curse of Strahd a couple weeks ago, and sadly, my Druid died in the last combat before we got out. However, you may have some kind of supernatural ancestry in your family, which can be used as flavor to explain any supernatural or magical abilities your character might have. From there, they must find a way to escape. Running Strahd Properly. They may use a default array (such as 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) or use the point-buy system described in the rules. Just make sure you keep an up-to-date log sheet of any and all experience points and gold you gain! Starting Equipment: Street clothes, lighter, cell phone, truck, tool or gaming set, wallet with Wealth d4. 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Lighting splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Have fun storming the castle! Tool Proficiencies: Hacking kit, artisans tools, or land vehicles. May substitute Survival, Stealth and/or Nature for Medicine or Religion proficiencies. The ageless Patrina returned to Ravenloft in the hope of winning Strahd's love. 0000010186 00000 n Since your character is from the real world, if you choose a class with unusual abilities, you should justify these abilities in your backstory somehow. You can indicate that you are a member of a rare elf subrace for the purpose of roleplaying, but you can use only the subrace traits for elves given in the Players Handbook. With the release of Curse of Strahd, I have created a Ranger Archetype that focuses on hunting and fighting the occult. In this first player-focused post for our Curse of Strahd re-vamp series, . Wallet with ID and Wealth d4. you must be an elf to take the Bladesinging arcane tradition I believe half-elf is fine too, three months late, but you can create a custom background as well. Recommended college: Lore, You are a natural leader, and have always been an excellent public speaker. In the first edition of thePlayers Guideduring the Tyranny season, characters could start with maximum gold and select their own equipment. Skill proficiencies: Pick two from Occult, History, Religion, Nature, Medicine or Investigation. 4M/%K%=)x~ A.m];l|{8NSy'c38 L[4LFx,6uSfJY+K(|d> Sr^s 8ca&WlnukFM^_ w endstream endobj 27 0 obj <> endobj 28 0 obj <>stream 0000008069 00000 n Recommended archetype: Hunter, Youre a hunter of animals, either for food or sport. This is no longer the case: all new characters just start with the background and class equipment packages listed in the Players HandbookorBasic Rules. Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Persuasion or Performance. %PDF-1.7 % Whichever method you choose, these numbers will then be adjusted based on your character's race. Recommended school: Abjuration or Divination, You had a run-in with the undead, and sought the knowledge to defy death. Starting Equipment: Street clothes, medical bag (healers kit), cell phone, wallet with ID and medical license, Wealth d6. League adventures tied to the Curse of Strahd storyline. There's a new 5E sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons (also known as D&D, or DND), and it looks set to inject a good dose of gothic horror into the long-running TTRPG . Fleshing Out Curse of Strahd: Player Primer - Welcome to the Fleshing Out Curse of Strahd: Player Primer! Characters gain renown through completing missions for their factions, which allows additional opportunities for your characters. "Death House" will run your player characters through levels 1-3 if they survive. The first one, Death House, is available to play at participating stores. 0000005820 00000 n You can find a free Players Pack (including the log sheet, character sheet and table tent) at the DMs Guild. Or maybe youre just excellent at LARPs and battle reenactments. Dynamic lighting is included for Plus and Pro subscribers with the Curse of Strahd module, and youre able to add your own Jukebox tracks in the VTT sidebar. All rights reserved. Any Domain of Dread is a fascinating setting for an adventure; each is a limited sandbox for player characters to explore encompassed by the Mists. Feb 20, 2016 #1 The Curse of Strahd character sheet and AL log sheet and table tents, the players pack, is up on DMSGuild. Attending dinner at Strahds invitation can be a fun and unsettling peek at horrors to come, but consider your players stamina and level before encouraging them to explore further. The specter and the animated armor might seem obvious threats, but the shadows that surround characters, the ghouls in maze-like corridors, the mimic door that prevents escape, and the ghasts guarding needed supplies are even more deadly. It also includes a stat block for Sanity, since that is what our DM is adding into the mix. Post in the comments below! 0000078739 00000 n 0000062298 00000 n Recommended favored enemy: Beasts. Charlatan- Identity theft and email scams are available as possible schemes. Your character may not even know they have them yet when the game starts, and their origin can potentially be explored in game. 0000078574 00000 n Salesman- You work in sales, retail, customer service or some other job that requires you to be friendly and personable pretty much all the time. In Curse of Strahd, the Tome of Strahd possesses no magical powers. There is no escape, not without first defeating the seemingly unstoppable vampire Strahd Von Zarovich. Werewolves in the Mist is excellent for player characters built for Adventurers League and for uniting characters with disparate faction allegiances. Players may choose any non-evil alignment for their character. 0000078125 00000 n The Winged variant giving a fly speed for tieflings is not legal. H\n0E|"Cb !)CMRb,C}=34:_3(7i0wA\HzG]8/0BWBaq$;_aoM,>/w;D0B{;1V 8O19)%|moIxJQSF`l]U O8I62pFyaMx^! ?-5TgL=i8!XCgpB&OXGr~uB9_+#9#Sdy%WTgO{q~g? Where do you originate? 0000039313 00000 n ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} 0000004099 00000 n Preparing to take a character into Curse of Strahd and having them die in the optional introductory adventure may feel like an anticlimax to your players. It was released on March 15, 2016 and is based on the Ravenloft module published in 1983 . Hermit- You may be homeless, a permanent wanderer, or a secluded shut-in. 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