Danktorias

Hoping to start posting D&D related things, as well as YouTube possibly

[dnd-one-shots]

Have the party start in a tavern

Have the party start in the tavern, which is in fact a giant mimic they had just been devoured by moments before and must escape before they are all digested.

Have the party start in tavern, but its a themed tavern; the theme being ‘a tavern you would find in the mortal realm’.  Clearly visible from the windows is not the mortal realm.

Have the party start in a tavern, as it is where the X on their treasure map lies.  Somewhere within is 20,000 gold worth in stolen jewels.

Have the party start in a tavern with a famed magic mirror on the wall that shows the room 5 minutes in the future .  Eventually a party member looks over and sees them-self being murdered by assassins.  The party now has 5 minutes to prepare in order to change their fate.

Have the party start in a tavern.  The lights go out and when they come back on the baroness is dead.  One of the party members is a murderer..  

Have the party start in a, tavern, which is currently on fire.  The fire is wielding great-swords.  Roll initiative.

Have the party start in a tavern.  They were born here, grew up here, and the tavern is all they know.  Today, the front door opens for the first time.

Have the party start in a tavern.  It was the only thing that survived the great flood and is now floating on the surface of a vast ocean.

Have the party start in a tavern.  On the wall is a portrait of one of the taverns founders, one who looks suspiciously like one the party members; the founder was rumored to be an immortal vampire who disappeared long ago.  The serving staff grow suspicious of the party, and try to dispose of them in the night by an angry mob.  

Have the party start in a tavern.  It is a surprise birthday party for one the party members.  Orcs jump out of the cake.

Have the party start in a tavern.  They own and operate the tavern (bartender, cook, etc).  The low level adventuring party that promised to rid the rats out of the cellar come running up the stairs, dropping their adventuring equipment in panic as they flee screaming into the streets.  Something very not-rat comes skittering up the stairs towards them.

[definitelybeholderrpgideas]

Do the murder one, but before the campaign, reach out to each player and ask if they’d like to be the murderer. Imply that you’re only reaching out to that player. Get them to agree. Ask them how they go about the murder.

In short, set it up so that EVERY member of the party was the murderer, but each thought they were the only one.

[tabletoptrinketsbyjj]

Hotlinks to all Tables: A complete list of every trinket table for quicker access compared to scrolling through the entire blog or sifting through the archive. This also functions as the easiest link to reblog or save for reference purposes as it’s updated with each new table. Now with 73 full d100 loot tables.

-Minor Magical Items: Semi useful magical objects (If not always useful to an adventurer) that have little to no drawbacks associated with their use and are perfect for low level characters.

-Minor Magic Items, 1    /   -Minor Magic Items, 2

-Minor Magic Items, 3

-Unique Weapons: Blades, bludgeons and bows of all shapes, sizes and mysterious backgrounds. Distinctive weapons that can serve as the basis for family heirlooms, legendary artifacts and magical or masterwork weapons.

-Unique Weapons, 1   /   -Unique Weapons, 2

-Unique Weapons, 3   /    -Unique Weapons, 4

-Unique Weapons, 5   /    -Unique Weapons, 6

-Masterwork Weapon Bonuses: A variety of weapon improvements, enhancements and modifications created though superior craftsmanship. These masterpieces are more powerful than ordinary weapons but in most cases would not be considered “magic” or “+1” weapons. 

-Masterwork Weapon Bonuses, 1

-Sealed Glass Vials: Faulty potions, weak elixirs, alchemical supplies, spell components, ritual elements, enchanting materials, crafting ingredients and magically preserved biological samples.

-Sealed Glass Vials, 1   /    -Sealed Glass Vials, 2

-Sealed Glass Vials, 3   /    -Sealed Glass Vials, 4

-Sealed Glass Vials, 5   /    -Sealed Glass Vials, 6

-Sealed Glass Vials, 7   /    -Sealed Glass Vials, 8 

-Books: An eclectic library of dusty tomes, fictional textbooks, pocketbooks, paperbacks, hardcovers, booklets, leaflets and magical manuals.  

-Trinkets, Books, 1   /   -Trinkets, Books, 2 

-Trinkets, Books, 3   /   -Trinkets, Books, 4

-Book Descriptions: A short list of quirks, physical descriptions and eccentricities to add additional personal characteristics to the book trinket list.  

-Book Descriptions, 1

-Trinkets, Rings: Enough rings and bands to wear three on every finger and toe while still having dozens to spare. These small circular pieces of gems, metal, wood or bone always add more to the story than the sum of their parts. 

-Trinkets, Rings, 1   /    -Trinkets, Rings, 2

Trinkets, Necklaces: Pendants, amulets, lockets, chokers and other “Neck Slot” jewelry that grant an immediate glance into the bearer’s personality, wealth, rank or social class and often serves as an iconic part of that character’s look. While a locked metal torque can instantly mark the bearer a penniless slave and a string of lustrous pearls mark their owner a flauntingly wealthy noble, so can an adventurer’s necklace mark them as a creature to bestow quests upon.

-Trinkets, Necklaces, 1   /   -Trinkets, Necklaces, 2

Trinkets, Priceless: Artifacts, artist masterpieces, rare magics and opulent combinations of jewels and precious metals. These objects can be found in the throne rooms of kings, the demiplanes of archmages and the pinnacle of a dragon’s hoard.

-Trinkets, Priceless, 1

-Trinkets, Valuable: More useful than regular trinkets, these items have either a clear purpose, a reliable ability or are made from a fairly costly material.  

-Trinkets, Valuable, 1   /   -Trinkets, Valuable, 2 

-Trinkets, Valuable, 3   /   -Trinkets, Valuable, 4

-Trinkets, Valuable, 5   /   -Trinkets, Valuable, 6

-Trinkets, Valuable, 7   /   -Trinkets, Valuable, 8

-Trinkets: Interesting baubles or semi magical items that have little to no practical in game or mechanical use for an adventurer.

-Trinkets, First

-Trinkets, 1   /   -Trinkets, 2   /   -Trinkets, 3

-Trinkets, 4   /   -Trinkets, 5   /   -Trinkets, 6

-Trinkets, 7   /   -Trinkets, 8   /   -Trinkets, 9

-Trinkets, 10   /   -Trinkets, 11   /   -Trinkets, 12

-Trinkets, 13   /   -Trinkets, 14   /   -Trinkets, 15

-Trinkets, 16   /   -Trinkets, 17   /   -Trinkets, 18

-Trinkets, 19   /   -Trinkets, 20   /   -Trinkets, 21 

-Trinkets, 22   /   -Trinkets, 23   /   -Trinkets, 24

-Trinkets, 25   /   -Trinkets, 26   /   -Trinkets, 27 

-Trinkets, 28   /   -Trinkets, 29

-Trinkets, Worthless: Vaguely interesting garbage, vendor trash and junk loot. Not magical or mysterious like regular trinkets or worth anything more than a copper piece or two even if you could find someone to buy it in the first place.

-Trinkets, Worthless, 1   /   -Trinkets, Worthless, 2 

-Trinkets, Worthless, 3   /   -Trinkets, Worthless, 4

-Trinkets, Worthless, 5   /   -Trinkets, Worthless, 6

-Trinkets, Worthless, 7   /   -Trinkets, Worthless, 8

-Trinkets, Worthless, 9

-Mottos: Whether they’re called adages, maxims or creeds, these simple statements are essentially promises made to oneself, family, or institution. A character’s motto can be a goal in itself or a moral anchor that centers his life and guides his action. A mixed collection of real life and fictional mottos that can aid a DM to quickly expand the history of the campaign or to aid a PC in a richer character creation.

-Mottos, 1   /   -Mottos, 2   /   -Mottos, 3

-Mottos, 4   /   -Mottos, 5   /   -Mottos, 6

-Mottos, 7

-Battle Cries: Simplistic and bone chilling warcries, complex and inspiring calls to arms and primal wordless screams of rage that shakes the enemy down to their iron-shod boots. A collection of simple phrases, threats, insults and violent promises for creatures to yell before and during combat to add verbal spice to each attack.

-Battle Cries, 1   /   -Battle Cries, 2   /   -Battle Cries, 3

-Battle Cries, 4   /   -Battle Cries, 5

-All Reference Tables: When a trinket calls for a Random Weapon, Random Color or Random Godly Domain and you can’t think of one offhand, just go here and either roll a die or select one of your own choosing.

—Keep reading for all reference tables.

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[beausbo]

how do u wanna do it to em

[brandondraga]

Chris Perkins' NPC name list

So, trying to find names for the fantasy novel I’m writing for NaNoWriMo is a challenge in and of itself. A trick I’d taken from DnD is a handy resource I took from DM-to-the-stars Chris Perkins, who posted a list of NPC names he used in his 4e campaign at the WotC offices. Only problem was that it seems that Chris decided to go dark online some time back, including deleting his WotC forum profile, as well as the campaign wiki. Thankfully, I’m fairly resourceful, so here, for all of you out there (and largely for me) is a copy of that list.

PREGENERATED NAMES

No matter what the campaign, Dungeon Masters need a ready supply of names for NPCs created on the fly. The following lists were instrumental in naming NPCs for the Iomandra campaign, and DMs are urged to pillage these lists for their own games and even expand on them. If you’re a DM looking for even more names, try doing a Google search on “Czech names,” “Egyptian names,” or some other nationality. A lot of foreign names fit perfectly well in a D&D medieval fantasy milieu. First names are separated from last names, allowing DMs to “mix and match” as they see fit. Only the core Player’s Handbook races are represented, but at the end you’ll also find a list of names that can serve double duty as ship names and inn/tavern names.

NONPLAYER CHARACTER NAMES

Human Male First Names: Anlow, Arando, Bram, Cale, Dalkon, Daylen, Dodd, Dungarth, Dyrk, Eandro, Falken, Feck, Fenton, Gryphero, Hagar, Jeras, Krynt, Lavant, Leyten, Madian, Malfier, Markus, Meklan, Namen, Navaren, Nerle, Nilus, Ningyan, Norris, Quentin, Semil, Sevenson, Steveren, Talfen, Tamond, Taran, Tavon, Tegan, Vanan, Vincent Human Female First Names: Azura, Brey, Hallan, Kasaki, Lorelei, Mirabel, Pharana, Remora, Rosalyn, Sachil, Saidi, Tanika, Tura, Tylsa, Vencia, Xandrilla Human Last Names: Arkalis, Armanci, Bilger, Blackstrand, Brightwater, Carnavon, Caskajaro, Coldshore, Coyle, Cresthill, Cuttlescar, Daargen, Dalicarlia, Danamark, Donoghan, Drumwind, Dunhall, Ereghast, Falck, Fallenbridge, Faringray, Fletcher, Fryft, Goldrudder, Grantham, Graylock, Gullscream, Hindergrass, Iscalon, Kreel, Kroft, Lamoth, Leerstrom, Lynchfield, Moonridge, Netheridge, Oakenheart, Pyncion, Ratley, Redraven, Revenmar, Roxley, Sell, Seratolva, Shanks, Shattermast, Shaulfer, Silvergraft, Stavenger, Stormchapel, Strong, Swiller, Talandro , Targana, Towerfall, Umbermoor, Van Devries, Van Gandt, Van Hyden, Varcona, Varzand, Voortham, Vrye, Webb, Welfer, Wilxes, Wintermere, Wygarthe, Zatchet, Zethergyll Dragonborn Male Names: Andujar, Armagan, Armek, Arzan, Axaran, Belaxarim, Brevarr, Djemidor, Draxan, Fayal, Grax, Iojad, Inzul, Khiraj, Kreytzen, Lejek, Mar, Nazir, Nedam, Nevek, Ravaran, Razaan, Sarax, Sarram, Savaxis, Siangar, Sirizan, Sunan, Szuran, Tajan, Tamajon, Tenahn, Toxal, Tzegyr, Vantajar, Vharkus, Xafiq, Zarkhil Dragonborn Female Names: Artana, Kalas, Khagra, Leytra, Myrka, Naya, Sarcha, Shirren, Sirivistra, Sufana, Tamara, Vrumadi, Zovra Dragonborn Last Names: I don’t have a list of dragonborn last names, since so few dragonborn in the Iomandra campaign have them. However, if you’re hunting for something, check out some of the made-up ship names at the end of this page. Dwarf Male First Names: Agaro, Arnan, Auxlan, Avamir, Baelnar, Balfam, Bariken, Borkûl, Darkûl, Dolmen, Dyrnar, Erag, Ezegan, Ferrek, Garmûl, Glint, Ghorvas, Grimmalk, Haeltar, Halagmar, Halzar, Hlant, Korlag, Krag, Krim, Kurman, Lurtrum, Malagar, Mardam, Maulnar, Melgar, Morak, Orobok, Rogath, Roken, Rozag, Sabakzar, Sharak, Smethykk, Swargar, Thorbalt, Thorin, Tredigar, Vabûl, Vistrum, Wolvar Dwarf Female First Names: Beyla, Fenryl, Grenenzel, Krystolari, Lokara, Lurka, Marnia, Praxana, Rokel, Roksana, Thurlfara, Vauldra, Veklani, Vronwe, Zebel Dwarf Last Names: Ambershard, Barrelhelm, Copperhearth, Deepmiddens, Drakantal, Evermead, Garkalan, Grimtor, Hackshield, Irongull, Markolak, Ramcrown, Rockharvest, Silvertarn, Skandalor, Zarkanan Eladrin Male First Names: Aialon, Elarahal, Jiardem, Laern, Lelyrian, Lephyrr, Loray, Sayadar, Talonien, Vaerlan, Xoneras, Zaquivir Eladrin Female First Names: Allyria, Ayrdra, Deneth, Elseone, Etherea, Istiria, Karanwyn, Lieryn, Ravel, Sinariel, Sydri, Taris, Turue, Vacquiel, Valendra Eladrin Last Names: Lantherval, Lorhalien, Maldranthe, Shalbarain, Sirothian, Starfeon, Zolerii Elf Male First Names: Alarcion, Alathar, Ariandar, Arromar, Borel, Bvachan, Carydion, Elgoth, Farlien, Ferel, Gaerlan, Iafalior, Kaelthorn, Laethan, Leliar, Leodor, Lorak, Lorifir, Morian, Oleran, Rylef, Savian, Seylas, Tevior, Veyas Elf Female First Names: Aryllan, Atalya, Ayrthwil, Irva, Lyfalia, Ronefel, Thirya, Velene, Venefiq, Zereni Elf Last Names: Autumnloft, Balefrost, Briarfell, Evenwind, Graytrails, Mooncairn, Riverwall, Stormwolf, Summergale, Sunshadow, Woodenhawk Halfling Male First Names: Arthan, Carvin, Corby, Cullen, Egen, Ernest, Gedi, Heron, Jeryl, Keffen, Kylem, Kynt, Leskyn, Neff, Orne, Quarrel, Rabbit, Rilkin, Snakebait, Tarfen, Titch, Tuck, Whim Halfling Female First Names: Caliope, Emily, Piper, Rixi, Sabretha, Teg, Tilly, Toira, Vexia, Vil, Vzani, Zanthe, Ziza Halfling Last Names: Angler, Battlestone, Blackwater, Daggersharp, Deepstrider, Hollowpot, Puddle, Raftmite, Skiprock, Silverfin, Tanglestrand, Tricker, Willowrush, Yellowcrane Tiefling Male First Names: Ankhus, Arkadi, Armarius, Armillius, Archidius, Balmoloch, Calderax, Cavian, Cenereth, Chorum, Corynax, Dacian, Daelius, Damaceus, Decimeth, Demedor, Demerian, Dynachus, Grassus, Halius, Heleph, Incirion, Kalaradian, Kamien, Kazimir, Kzandro, Machem, Maetheus, Malfias, Marchion, Menerus, Namazeus, Nensis, Prismeus, Pyranikus, Razortail, Sejanus, Severian, Suffer, Syken, Tarkus, Vaius, Xerek, Zeth, Zevon Tiefling Female First Names: Affyria, Cataclysmia, Domitia, Dorethau, Excellence, Hacari, Iritra, Lachira, Levatra, Mecretia, Milvia, Nericia, Precious, Rain, Samantia, Sunshine, Tenerife, Traya, Velavia, Zaidi, Zethaya Tiefling Last Names: Amarzian, Carnago, Domarien, Iscitan, Meluzan, Menetrian, Paradas, Romazi, Sarzan, Serechor, Shadowhorn, Szereban, Torzalan, Trelenus, Trevethor, Tryphon, Vadu, Vrago.

SHIP NAMES (some suitable for inn/tavern names)

Lantheon, Starchaser, Dryad’s Fury, Black Trident, Corellon’s Arrow, Morkoth, Koalinthas, Sehanine’s Fool, Stormcrow, Vaazrus, Shield of Khahar, Stingray, Sanaj-Rakal, Zhal-Vazir, Griffonwing, Blademark, Golden Libram, Hareth’s Barrel, Kasha’s Wake, Shining Flute, White Feather, Riventide, Moonriser, Gem of Malfier, Dragon’s Glory, Menacer, Scarlet Dagger, Kral-Tajir, Ravager, Kerle’s Drum, Heart of Avandra, Goldraker, Sea Haunt, Storm Maven, Grimbol’s Cutlass, Scimitar, Black Gauntlet, Iron Maiden, Wavecrusher, Hammer of Kavath, Waterblade, Arkhor’s Secret, Dire Gar, Prallmar’s Shadow, Piranha, Devil’s Fork, Tuersyl’s Fist, Daraj-Vzan, Silver Chalice, Demonrudder, Turathi Flame, Storm’s Eye, Tanishar’s Fate, Shard of Night, Triton, Jarak’s Grasp, Nightmare, Harpy’s Lure, Devious, Arazandro’s Bluff, Nbod’s Haul, Astaryntha, Expeditious, Curse of Thuban, Siren’s Kiss, Lonely Witch, Rat’s Nest, Evader, Mistreaver, Ven’r, Vicious, Dream of Melora, Shensari, Damilor, Krimilvin’s Charm, Bloodmonger, Lucky Scrag, Windstriker, Grim Gale, Djinni’s Wish, Flying Eel, Jewel of Irthos, Broken Keel, Javelin, Myrska’s Revenge, Fearsome, Archon’s Hammer, Vendetta, Thunderchaser, Heartless, Shrike, Morak’s Boat, Mar-Turang, Will-o’-wisp, Asha-Naga, Dominant, Shoal Courser, Crescent Moon, Crystal Tear, Kara-Vaji, Shalastar, Roc’s Talon, Wavecarver, Graethan, Rotten Apple, Bharzim’s Victory, Avarice, Farak-Changal, Falling Star, Crimson Knife, Yisek’s Ride, Shara-Vaja, Varalan’s Dweomer, Rangoth, Vostarika, Mirasandra, Second Chance, Redfeather, Maal-Destir, Scorpion, Ghorzaar’s Bane, Moonwatcher, Dragon’s Crown, Dragonhawk, Dancing Sword, Kaveth’s Whisper, Tirah, Phantom Shark, Hjeltia, Satyr, Breyten’s Thrill, Golden Coin, Pearl of Fire, Bhez-Rizma, Fireball, Color Spray, Sea Bear, Prosperous, Summer Rain, Sundowner, Skulldark’s Ire, Skandalor, Zarkanan, Sana-Losi, Wolfshark, Song of Elyndri, Coral Rose, Rune of Halendros, Maelstrom, Shadow Mask, Deep Heathen, Aurora, Rusted Cutlass, Thog’s Maul, Wooden Stake, Hellstrike, Scepter Queen, Prince of Lies, Fang of Tezmyr, White Hart, Floating Cask, Sea Howler, Frostwind, Moonshadow, Melora’s Favor, Dark Queen’s Voice, Chethel’s Ghost, Mad Hag, Tamarion’s Grudge, Raven’s Gamble, Reckoner, Wraithwind, Kalisa Tano, Beholder, Slippery Trickster, Retribution, Whirling Glyph, Lady Rose, Karthang’s Plunder, Good Fortune, Axe of Thard, Black Bow, Quickstrike, Thelandira, Hammergust, Barracuda, Sahandrian’s Quarrel, Feral Knave, Wildwyrm, Shevaya’s Honor, Blackhelm’s Legacy, Wyvern’s Sting, Dragonroar, Kegstaff, Oaken Ranger, Timber Serpent, DesperateSorceress, Screaming Gull, Greedy Drake, Light of Pelor, Fate’s Blessing, Stardancer, Leering Skull, Ebon Moon, Werewolf, Redemption, Zaetchan’s Privilege, Sea Skulk, Savage Swan, Bane’s Breath, Ghorok’s Grail, Emerald Eye, Remorseless, Skiprock, Zaetra, Silverfin, Risen Ghost, Listless, Vortex, Advantage, Autumn Song, Trystan’s Delight, Soaring Manta, Calomaar’s Edge, Saerthzal, Iron Trumpet, Locathah, Demonskull, Arrowhead, Frastain’s Bottle.

[the-new-dungeon-master]

Well this Is dam helpful

[tabletop-rpgs]

Worldbuilding again so names are being a pain :))

[punishandenslavesuckers]

unconventional DnD motives

Adventurer: I love my mom and I wanna make sure she has a nice house to live in with flowers and shit. And she can’t do that if you’re out here, like, breathing fire on the fuckin’ landscape. You’re ruining her view. 

Villain: How dare you come here with such weak – OW! WHAT THE FUCK! STOP STABBING ME! HEY! OH GOD! SO MUCH LIGHTNING. 

Adventurer: YOU. ARE. BRINGING DOWN. PROPERTY VALUES!

[sammy--pants]

Villain: Who do you fight for?

Adventurer:

[mothric]

no sideblogs, we chaotically cram our personal posts, aesthetic posts, and 800 hyperfixations into one blog like men

[danktorias-blog]

I relate and I only reblog stuff

[meladromatic-deactivated2022041]

Caleb, making the wisdom saving throw against the incubus: Nice try, sucker, but I’m 

[curseworm]

if i lived in the wild west i would be kicked by a horse and the sharp edge of the hoof would give me a deep wound and i would die of necrotizing fasciitis at age 17

[curseworm]

if i lived in medieval times i would be kicked by a horse and lose my balance and crush my skull on a large rock and die of brain trauma at age 17

[curseworm]

but i live in the computer age and im immortal babey!!!!!!!!!!!!

[personsonable-deactivated201908]

hey robin wanna stand next to this horse for a second

[curseworm]

boy do i ever!!

[personsonable-deactivated201908]

good! this horse is your friend and will never harm you :)

[curseworm]

cant say the same!

[probablyfunrpgideas]

The somatic components for every Bard spell:

[dnd-apothecary]

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[yourplayersaidwhat]

Ranger who had just failed several important saves and was currently dangling off a cliff: Can I roll for mercy from the unforgiving god in the sky?

Me, eating Cheerios: No.

[joshua-wright]

This comic was really just an excuse to get Doris to use her new power, the Virtue Beam of Death. She can only manifest them when she feels she’s 100% passionately in the right.

[gburanddragons]

These

Tables

Are

So

Freakin

GOOD!

Shoutout to Lady Tiefling for being kickass.

[creativerogues]

31 Things to Think About When Creating a Mercenary Company...

How many people are in the Mercenary Company?

How did the Company get its Name?

How much influence does this Mercenary Company have? (Can they influence the Local Region? The Continent? The World?)

What typical jobs and contracts does the Mercenary Company take?

Would the Mercenary Company ever work for someone?

Do they have a Headquarters? Do people know of its location? (If the villains know where the headquarters are, has the headquarters ever been attacked?)

Who leads the Company? Is it 1 Person or a Council? Does it even have a Leader?

If there is a Leader, are they voted in? (Or have they just become the most influential and so are seen as the Leader by people outside the Company…)

Who is second-in-command? If the Leader (if there is one) dies, what would happen?

Are specific roles given to members of the company? (Such as Commander, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Weaponsmith, Weaponmaster, Treasurer, Surgeon, Arcanist and Etc…)

Has the Company’s exploits been recorded in any way? (Is there a big history book all about them? Do they keep a list of the fallen members of the Company?)

Is the Company religious in any way? Is there a common God/Goddess/Patron/Deity that many Company Members worship? Do they even care if a fellow member of the Company worships a so-called “evil” power?

Do they have a Symbol of the Company? (Is it something they wear? A specific salute associated with the Company? A tattoo or brand of some kind? A piece (or specific color) of clothing?)

How does the Company keep secrets? (Do they have their own language (like Thieve’s Cant) or do they use code of any kind? Or do they simply work in the open?)

Do the Company have any notable allies (or sponsors)? (Archmages, Warlords, Barons and Baronesses, Dukes, Counts, Royals, Nobles and Etc…)

Does the Company have any specific military composition? (Do they have a Unit of Archers, Cavalry, Infantry, Magic-Users and Etc…?)

How does the Company gain recruits? (Do they go around asking people to join? Or do the people come to them for their own reasons…?)

What kind of people would join the Company? (Do people go to them seeking a better life? Do they seek money? Do they seek fame and influence over others? Do they wish to understand the Company more so they can exploit people easier…?)

Where do new recruits come from? (Do they come from the local region or do they travel entire seas, continents and across planes just to join the Company?)

How do members of the Company see each other? How would they look upon new recruits? (Are they like a family? A brotherhood? A ragtag bunch of a-holes? Do they work with each other because they have to or because they want to?)

Is there a ceremony or initiation for new recruits? (If someone wishes to join the Company, how do they do it? Do they sign a couple of papers, or take an oath, or do they go through a trial to be considered ‘good enough’ to join the Company?)

If someone wishes to leave or retire from the Company, how would they do it? (Do they just walk away, never to be seen again? Has anyone in the Company ever lived long enough to retire?)

What’s the average lifespan of a Company Member? (Days? Weeks? Months? Decades maybe?)

How was the Mercenary Company founded? (By who? And by what means?)

Would anyone ever betray the Company? And for what reason?

What was the Company’s greatest success? What was the Company’s greatest failure?

What was the Company’s most recent victory or achievement? What was the Company’s most recent failure?

How well known are certain members of the Company? How often do they interact with higher or lower ranking members of the Company? (Do they have Titles? Nicknames maybe?)

How often do members of the Company interact with people outside the Company? (Outside of business, how often do members talk to people?)

What do Company Members do when they’re not doing business?

Why can’t members of the Company 'Go Home’? And if they can, why don’t they?

Keep reading

[nerdietalk]

Probably the best gag of the season.

[amiplayingright]

tfw you just need your players to get to the damn quest already

[disabledfabian]

some dnd backstory ideas that give your character a reason to leave home that isn’t “everyone in my family died.” (just to say: i have nothing against those backstories (i use them a lot), but its fun to mix it up!)

family/friends/personal

someone close to you is sick. you need to adventure to find a cure

someone stole something important from you and you need to find it

you’ve received a message from a long lost relative and are trying to find them

someone that you love has been kidnapped (maybe you have to earn money to pay a ransom or complete some deed…)

adventuring runs in the family! everyone is expected to complete one quest in their lives

your family/culture sends people out to complete certain tasks when they reach a certain age as a rite of passage

another player’s character saved you in the past so you feel indebted to them and travel with them, protecting/aiding them

there’s a magical drought in your hometown and you have to fix it

your hometown doesn’t have a lot of jobs so you have to travel and send money back home

some childhood friends and you made a “scavenger hunt” where you try and complete a checklist of certain tasks (ie. defeat a barbarian in hand to hand combat, steal x amount of gold, slay a dragon, etc) in an allotted amount of time

quests/jobs

a god/patron has sent you on a quest to do something for them

you’ve been hired by someone to complete a task (and you get sucked into the big adventure along the way)

you’re on a quest for knowledge. maybe it’s to learn the best ways of fighting, maybe it’s something more academic related

your priest received a vision from your god and they sent you on a quest

you’re writing a book about the world and different cultures and you need first hand experience

you’ve found every map you’ve come across is shitty, so you decide to become a cartographer and make your own

you’re a detective who helps solve crimes and need to travel to solve a particular case

you’re a collector of a certain object and travel across the land to find it

you’re apart of an adventuring academy and have to complete a quest to graduate

you’re an artisan and you travel with your wares, trying to sell them. alternatively, you’re trying to spread word of your business and gain new business partners

you worked at a tavern your whole life where an old bard would sing songs of their adventuring party and that inspired you to go and do some adventuring of your own

feel free to add some of your own!

[simcity4soundtrack]

*a generally normal object*

humans: 

*a generally normal object but very, very small*

humans:  :O!!!!!!!!

[cassandratongue]

This is an alien meme.