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Please place all finished characters here. Campaign ID# is 245.

Vornheim is a city of thousands of guilds, the push and pull of which drive everything--politics, economy, fashion, religion. The players start as new members of the Delvers Guild, a company of vagabonds who take on odd jobs that would lead them all over Vornheim, from its highest towers to its cavernous foundations, and even outside its massive gated walls, in pursuit of strange legends and treacherous secrets.

Cast of Characters:
  • Zaent Darkhand, Male Elf Fighter-Thief, played by Inferno
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  • Biblo Phyle, Male Half-Elf Illusionist-Fighter, played by Grognardsw

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    Poe, the raven familiar...
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  • Gul-Marach, Male Human Cleric, played by Marullus
  • Ballar Uh, Male Human Fighter-Assassin, played by Fulci

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    (Fritz Eichenberg. Illustration for "Wuthering Heights")
  • Zachariah Tar, Male Human Druid, played by Pulpatoon
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  • Tobias Gifford, Male Human Fighter-Magic User, played by LtTibbles

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  • Llewellyn DeNonce, Male Elf Assassin-Magic User, played by Zhym
Cast Members on Leave:
Morgan, Female Human Thief, played by jellyfish


Mathias, Male Gnome Illusionist-Assassin, played by Enoch

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Character Creation Guidelines:
  • Characters will be made with Labyrinth Lord, Advanced Edition Companion races and classes.
  • Stats will be decided by rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest result. Maximum hit points for first level, roll the rest on the dice roller.
  • All characters will begin with 40k experience, and multi-classing is allowed.
  • Gold--we'll stick with the book's 3d8x10, but +20 gold for already being established Delvers.
  • Languages--in the World Between, "Common" is the same as "Tradespeak", and may be referred to as either. In addition to racial languages, players can choose from national languages. All PCs receive Tradespeak and Caligarian for free. A list of available national languages is here.
  • Spellcasters--Send me a list of the spells you'd want to fill your per-day slots, and I'll get back to you. Chances are I'll approve it. I'll also provide with any extra spells that might be idling in your spellbook.
  • Character will begin with one magic item (or a set of small magic items), determined by the DM.
Backgrounds: Before you were a professional Delver, you were this. All background options grant a slight Stat adjustment, and most give some thematically appropriate starting gear. Roll d100 or pick one that appeals to you--though rolling is a good way to get randomly inspired!
  1. Actor
  2. Alchemist
  3. Alienist
  4. Animal Handler
  5. Artisan
  6. Artist
  7. Astrologer
  8. Author
  9. Bandit
  10. Beggar
  11. Bodyguard
  12. Bounty Hunter
  13. Bravo
  14. Bureaucrat
  15. Burglar
  16. Caliban
  17. Cavalryman
  18. Charlatan
  19. Circus Performer
  20. Coachman/woman
  21. Consulting Detective
  22. Courtier
  23. Dandy
  24. Demon-blooded
  25. Duelist
  26. Engineer
  27. Explorer
  28. Farmer
  29. Fence
  30. Ferryman
  31. Fisherman
  32. Forger
  33. Fortune Teller
  34. Friar/Nun
  35. Frontiersman/woman
  36. Gambler
  37. Game Warden
  38. Grave Digger
  39. Herbalist
  40. Hermit
  41. Highwayman
  42. Hostage of the Fey
  43. Hunter
  44. Initiate (religious)
  45. Inventor
  46. Knight
  47. Laborer
  48. Lawyer
  49. Merchant
  50. Mesmerist
  51. Miner
  52. Money Lender
  53. Musician
  54. Mystic
  55. Noble
  56. Orphan
  57. Outrider
  58. Peddler
  59. Physician
  60. Pickpocket
  61. Pirate
  62. Pit Fighter
  63. Preacher
  64. Priest
  65. Prisoner
  66. Procurer
  67. Proprietor
  68. Prostitute
  69. Rag Picker
  70. Raised by Wolves
  71. Rat Catcher
  72. Resurrectionist
  73. Revolutionary
  74. Sailor
  75. Scholar
  76. Scout
  77. Scribe
  78. Sea-blooded
  79. Sellsword
  80. Servant
  81. Sewer Jack
  82. Slave
  83. Smuggler
  84. Soldier
  85. Spiritualist
  86. Spy
  87. Squire
  88. Stage Magician
  89. Thug
  90. Tomb Raider
  91. Trapper
  92. Tutor
  93. Vagabond
  94. Vampire Hunter
  95. Wasteland Scavenger
  96. Watchman
  97. Wiccaman/woman
  98. Witch Hunter
  99. Wizard's Apprentice
  100. Wolf's Head (outlaw)
Dark Secrets: Ominous deeds and events that lurk in your character's past, eternally lingering on the periphery of your mind. Taken right from classic Gothic and thematically inspirational literature! Secrets so bone-chillingly dreadful, I dare not explain them aloud! Roll two individual d6 and two individual d10, and I will PM you two results. Then you can choose which horrible thing you prefer.
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#2 Post by jellyfish »

So I chose noble and here's my sheet (work in progress) with a lengthy background. Also, my rolls as requested:

Ominous deeds and events: [2d6] = 7 and [2d10] = 11

oops, maybe you wanted this:

Ominous deeds and events: [1d6] = 6 [1d6] = 6 [1d10] = 8 [1d10] = 2


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#3 Post by Inferno »

Cool character, jellyfish.

With only 3-4 players, I don't know if we need two thieves. You posted your sheet first, so I'll have a think about another character idea. :)
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The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror (N1, homebrew)
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery (B4, JG102, homebrew)
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl (X1, B1, ASE1, homebrew)
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth (homebrew)

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

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#4 Post by jellyfish »

My apologies Inferno! I had not realized that I shouldered you out of the thief option.

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#5 Post by jellyfish »

Question about equipment: how much gold do we start out with? Aside from the special equipment granted by our roles, any other considerations?

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#6 Post by Inferno »

No problem. Also, double check the rules. I think you might be 7th level.

I might still go with a fighter-thief. The personas and their roles in a party would be very different. Pondering...
DM:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror (N1, homebrew)
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery (B4, JG102, homebrew)
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl (X1, B1, ASE1, homebrew)
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth (homebrew)

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.

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#7 Post by Mister-Kent »

For gold we'll stick with the book's 3d8x10, but +20 gold for already being established Delvers.
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DMing CAT'S CRADLE, Stars Without Number/Other Dust
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Formerly Numen, Thisby Queller (RIP) and Radiant Olympia (RIP)!
Frekken Ribbitowicz in Mutant Future: Tales from Gam'A Zone (Gamma World)
Anne Summerisle and Gustav the Grasping in Caves of Chaos (LL)
Elden Vodarte in The Horror at Briarsgate (AD&D 1E)
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DM:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror (N1, homebrew)
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery (B4, JG102, homebrew)
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl (X1, B1, ASE1, homebrew)
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth (homebrew)

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.

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#9 Post by Inferno »

Ack. I miscalculated starting xp. I should have said 40,001 points. :)
DM:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror (N1, homebrew)
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery (B4, JG102, homebrew)
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl (X1, B1, ASE1, homebrew)
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth (homebrew)

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.

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#10 Post by jellyfish »

Inferno wrote:No problem. Also, double check the rules. I think you might be 7th level.
Ha! 1 XP point shy... would need 40001 to be 7th level.

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#11 Post by Mister-Kent »

I'll make you work hard for that 1xp :D
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DMing CAT'S CRADLE, Stars Without Number/Other Dust
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Constance Wyrdweather and Ruwyn Hollowheart in Labyrinth Lord: West Marches Sandbox (LL AEC)
Formerly Numen, Thisby Queller (RIP) and Radiant Olympia (RIP)!
Frekken Ribbitowicz in Mutant Future: Tales from Gam'A Zone (Gamma World)
Anne Summerisle and Gustav the Grasping in Caves of Chaos (LL)
Elden Vodarte in The Horror at Briarsgate (AD&D 1E)
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#12 Post by jellyfish »

Mister-Kent wrote:For gold we'll stick with the book's 3d8x10, but +20 gold for already being established Delvers.
Okay, I got:

Starting gold roll: [3d8] = 21

so that's 230gp.

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#13 Post by Enoch »

Hello all!

I was thinking of a gnome illusionist that uses magic to mask itself. However, assuming demihuman level restrictions are in play, starting XP will put him one level below the cap, and he'll never be able to cast a spell higher than the 3rd level spells he'll start with. Level 4 has some very evocative spells that fit the setting, like Phantasmal Killer and Phantasmal Monsters, and they only get cooler from there (Summon Shadow, anyone?). Therefore, if the level restrictions are in place I'll just roll a human and color appropriately (with the GM's permission). Another option would be to multiclass as an assassin/illusionist.
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#14 Post by Mister-Kent »

Actually I'll look at that restrictions thing closer this weekend--we might be able to work something out. If anyone else has thoughts, chime in.

All your suggested concepts sounds like they'd fit right in here though. If you want to look at the Backgrounds or roll for a Dark Secret in the meantime, that might help shape your ideas as well.

Oh, also if you go Human, there are some Backgrounds that could simulate a fey connection--Caliban might work if you want monstrous!
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Formerly Numen, Thisby Queller (RIP) and Radiant Olympia (RIP)!
Frekken Ribbitowicz in Mutant Future: Tales from Gam'A Zone (Gamma World)
Anne Summerisle and Gustav the Grasping in Caves of Chaos (LL)
Elden Vodarte in The Horror at Briarsgate (AD&D 1E)
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#15 Post by Enoch »

Awesome. On further reflection, for a straight Illusionist a Human is probably better--removing the level restrictions makes a Gnome significantly more powerful than an equivalent Human (beneficial saving throws with no drawbacks). A Gnomish Illusionist/Assassin would probably work with the level restrictions, though, since there's still room to grow. Those tasty higher-level Illusionist spells may be too much to pass up, however. I'll think about it this weekend, but I'm leaning toward a Human Illusionist or a Gnomish Illusionist/Assassin.

EDIT: Caliban sounds cool (I assume this is a Shakespearian subhuman son-of-a-witch type?). Fits right in.
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Yes! The Caliban Background denotes tainted blood and a deformed, outcast upbringing :D << Edit: I don't know why the smiley--this stuff is bleak!

I don't know if this one has starting gear, though most of the Backgrounds do. I'll PM you the exact details when I get in front of the PDF.
DMing DUNGEONESQUE, LL AEC Gothic-weird fantasy
DMing CAT'S CRADLE, Stars Without Number/Other Dust
Playing
Constance Wyrdweather and Ruwyn Hollowheart in Labyrinth Lord: West Marches Sandbox (LL AEC)
Formerly Numen, Thisby Queller (RIP) and Radiant Olympia (RIP)!
Frekken Ribbitowicz in Mutant Future: Tales from Gam'A Zone (Gamma World)
Anne Summerisle and Gustav the Grasping in Caves of Chaos (LL)
Elden Vodarte in The Horror at Briarsgate (AD&D 1E)
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Work in progress:

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DM:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror (N1, homebrew)
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery (B4, JG102, homebrew)
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl (X1, B1, ASE1, homebrew)
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth (homebrew)

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.

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#18 Post by Grognardsw »

This character sheet has since been adapted - with changes in level, class and spells - into the Secrets of the Pharaohs campaign. It still resides here as a record of sorts for the previous incarnation.

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Poe, the raven familiar...
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#19 Post by Inferno »

I hope Fulci's got a cleric/fighter for us. :)
DM:
The Horror at Briarsgate (1e): Lovecraftian Gothic Horror (N1, homebrew)
Lost City of Eternity (1e): Hyborian Age Sword and Sorcery (B4, JG102, homebrew)
Once and Future Earth (1e): Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Dungeon Crawl (X1, B1, ASE1, homebrew)
Sauron Victorious (1e): Dire Saga for the Fate of Middle Earth (homebrew)

Player:
Agax Gryyg: Gamer of Urth, Ravenloft
Azoth Al-Aziz: Lovecraftian Cultist, Tamoachan
Blodget: Foolish Young 9th Level Hobbit, Dark Clouds
Dredd Doomsmith: Dwarven Deathtrap Engineer, Tomb of Horrors
Elijah Crowthorne: Marooned Prophet, Pirates
Jack in the Green: Ancient Child, Giants
P.T. Codswallop: Larcenous Impresario, Dimwater
Sir Ugghra: Bestial Half-Orc Aristocrat, Brotherton
Swilbosh: Savage Lizard-Warrior, Keep
Tantos Vek: Failed Paladin, Under Streets
Ulfang Chainbreaker: Barbarian Liberator of Slaves, Tharizdun

DM bio is here.

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#20 Post by Mister-Kent »

I believe Fulci said he'll be busy for a few weeks, so he might be jumping in after we start, but I'm very curious what he'll choose as well! :D
DMing DUNGEONESQUE, LL AEC Gothic-weird fantasy
DMing CAT'S CRADLE, Stars Without Number/Other Dust
Playing
Constance Wyrdweather and Ruwyn Hollowheart in Labyrinth Lord: West Marches Sandbox (LL AEC)
Formerly Numen, Thisby Queller (RIP) and Radiant Olympia (RIP)!
Frekken Ribbitowicz in Mutant Future: Tales from Gam'A Zone (Gamma World)
Anne Summerisle and Gustav the Grasping in Caves of Chaos (LL)
Elden Vodarte in The Horror at Briarsgate (AD&D 1E)
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