TWST X DND - VICE HOUSEWARDENS(+RUGGIE)
First-years | Housewardens | Bonus
(More rambles under the cut)
When choosing a class and race, I first thought about what the character would be guided by, but, to be honest, some of them turned out to be biased towards how I see them.
I tried to incorporate some references into their designs, while also considering whether the characters themselves would have imagined their heroes in more practical clothing or whether they wouldn't have cared.
So, Trey. His first instinct would probably be to play as a human—it's a pretty simple choice, after all. But perhaps he'd want to choose something more interesting, and the Firbolg's calm and ability to simply slip away from conflicts into invisibility would definitely catch his eye. And I had no doubts about the cleric class - look at this man and tell me he wouldn't have chosen it.
I struggled a bit with Riggie, to be honest. Sure, the Rogue class is perfect, but I don't think it's something he's particularly proud of. So, let's assume he chose this class only for the first game, to feel a little more confident, and for subsequent games (if there are any), he'd create a character more distinct from himself. He'd choose the Halfling because it gives him the ability to easily escape problems and rely on agility, which is quite natural for him.
Jade, the only member of the Mountain Lovers' Club. Of course he'd choose the Druid class, that's out of the question. And I'm sure he'd enjoy all the possibilities that class offers, especially the variety of spells. But why Kenku? I initially wanted to make him a Triton, but then I thought—he'd definitely want to try something new and interesting. And what's more interesting for an underwater dweller than a bird? Especially a cursed bird that gives him the ability to imitate others for friendly mockery.
Jamil was probably the easiest and at the same time the hardest choice. I think he'd want to choose a Sorcerer to relax a bit and be stronger than the others, plus have the opportunity to torment them a bit. The most frequent user of "This is what my character would do" after maybe Ace. And a half-elf would help achieve this, as they're a race of diplomats with good charisma. Besides, it's pretty nice to have nothing but bonuses from birth, isn't it?
Oh, Rook will love this game. Absolutely. But that's probably even a downside for him—creating each character will take so much time it's scary to even mention such numbers. But who can stop his quest for beauty? Who would dare? Elves, eternal observers of beauty and creatures most in tune with nature, are the perfect choice for Rook, a hunter and observer. The same can be said for the Ranger class—it's his art, his life's work, how could he resist?
And finally, Lilia. Of course, the obvious choice for him would be a Bard—but the thing is, like with Rook, I don't think he needs to choose a Bard class just to act like one. Moreover, I think he'd prefer more physical classes, just for variety compared to his constant use of spells in real life. So he'd be drawn to a fighter—simple, but confident in their technique and skill. And satyrs would appeal to him with their cheerfulness and easygoing attitude—perhaps he even knew a couple.
They're all pretty responsible and a little cunning guys, and I don't think this is the first time they've spent time together. Therefore, I think their party is the most stable in terms of communication and teamwork. Although they can still get on each other's nerves just for fun, that's undeniable.
It took me much longer than I would have liked because of exams, but I'm glad I was able to finish it. And I'm finally free, so the next part will be here shortly!
Still partially inspired by -> this post <-
