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| Posted by: WizardofOwls 07-Feb-2005, 09:03 PM |
| I am interested in GMing a campaign very loosely based on the books of Charles de Lint. This is an urban fantasy setting, meaning that it takes place in a modern day setting. I am looking for 3-4 players. I will be posting a description of the campaign setting, the fictional city of Wytheville VA.To create a character simpy fill out the following character sketch: Character Name: Appearance: Race: Gender: Age: Skin: Build: Height: Weight: Eyes: Voice: Preferred hand: Unusual Physical Traits: (For instance beard or mustache? Tatoos? Piercings? Etc.) Clothing Typically Worn: Mannerisms/Traits: Skills/Talents: Equipment Commonly Carried On Him: Vehicles Used: Interesting Notes: Powers/Abilities: (Must have GM approval) Contacts: |
| Posted by: BoggleBoy 07-Feb-2005, 10:39 PM |
| Okay Allen... I'll work on this and then come play when I'm summoned! |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 08-Feb-2005, 04:52 AM |
| Some items I accidentally left off the character sketch: Source of income (if your character has a job list it here) Residence (Where does he or she live) Please notice that the GM is the final judge of what is acceptable or not. Typically no characterr starts off with any sort of power or ability, though it is not impossible with GM aproval. But don't get upset if the GM says no.  Just create a typical modern day person. In our original group of four, we had a retired college professor, the owner of a computer business, a carpenter and a Wiccan who taught spirituality classes at the college! If you need any sort of information like business names let me know!Since it looks like its only going to be the two of us, I'll create a c character too and post his or her stats soon. |
| Posted by: VetteGal 08-Feb-2005, 11:56 AM |
| Wiz, I would be interested in this but I don't know the series it is based on. However, I could do the Wiccan since I am Wiccan and it wouldn't be to hard to get into the character. Let me know what I can do to help |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 08-Feb-2005, 07:53 PM |
| Hi Vette! It really doesn't matter if you haven't read the series. The game is really only very loosely based on it anyway. All that you really need to know is that it is modern day fantasy. As far as the Wiccan character goes, as one of the original characters, she will be an NPC. However you can create a Wiccan character of your own if you like! Let me know if you are interested! |
| Posted by: BoggleBoy 08-Feb-2005, 08:01 PM |
Yeah, I'm gonna have to ask you some questions about the stats later... I'm not sure what to put for some of the things Wiz....but I'm still interested just haven't gotten round to it yet.  |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 08-Feb-2005, 08:45 PM |
| Here is an example of a character. I will be using this one: Character Name: Erin O'Donnell Appearance: Erin is short and slim and at first glance could be misktaken for a young boy Race: Caucasian Gender: Female Age: 19 Skin: Fair/clear complexion Build: Slim Height: 5'2' Weight: 120 lbs Eyes: Green Hair: Red, cut boyishly short Voice: Soprano, Irish accent Preferred hand: Right Unusual Physical Traits: None Clothing/Jewelry Typically Worn: Blue jeans T-shirt Sneakers Pewter Celtic Cross earrings in both ears Mannerisms/Traits: Erin has a bad habit of chewing her fingernails when nervous Skills/Talents: Driving (Straight and automatic) Computer Use Irish Gaelic Tin Whistle (Virtuoso) Swimming Broad knowledge of Irish folk music Irish legend and lore Singing Equipment Commonly Carried On Her: Driver's License Tin Whistle Pocket Knife Cell phone Erin typically carries $20 cash with her at all times Vehicle Used: Erin drives an old MG Midget Source of Income: Erin works nights as a waitress at Words and Music Residence: Erin is currently staying with her mentor/teacher, Prof. Thomas Blackman Interesting Notes: Erin is a citizen of Ireland who came to America to study the tin whistle with family friend, Prof. Thomas Blackman. Professor Blackman provides her with room and board rent free. She works at the pub just to get spending money. She won a sholarship in Ireland to study Music at Wytheville University. Powers/Abilities: None Contacts: Professor Thomas Blackman Robert Emerson (Owner of Words and Music) Erin has met many people as a result of waitressing at Words and Music Friends/family in Ireland |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 08-Feb-2005, 09:19 PM |
| I need to correct one small error in Erin's character sketch. Erin works as a waitress at a pub called Words and Music, so she would have to be 21 years old to serve alcoholic beverages. |
| Posted by: BoggleBoy 08-Feb-2005, 09:30 PM |
| Cool! Thanks Wiz! Hey, I am only loosely familiar with the series- unfortunately I have yet to read them. Is this like our world, only with magic openly extant? And what other races exist here. Are we talking pretty much the typical fantasy races? Or are there, say, Sidhe as well as elves, for example? |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 08-Feb-2005, 09:37 PM |
| Actually, this IS our world. Your character should be someone who could exist in our everyday world. Because of this, the only race you can choose is human. Magic exists, but it is not common knowledge. When your characters first encounter TRUE magic it will most likely scare them. De Lint's books deal heavily with the Celtic fey folk and with Native American spirituality. |
| Posted by: BoggleBoy 08-Feb-2005, 09:41 PM |
| Groovy! Sounds a lot like another RPG I used to GM called Lords Of Creation. It was pretty fun. |
| Posted by: VetteGal 09-Feb-2005, 01:17 AM |
| Wiz, I'm in for the game, just need to come up with a profile for my character. Any suggestions would be helpful as I have not done one of these yet. |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 09-Feb-2005, 04:49 AM |
| HI Vette! Just try to get a mental image of your character, what she or he is like, what they like/dislike, what they look like, what their life has been like up until now. Remember that, for the most part, their lives have been pretty mundane and typical up until the moment the game begins! Just let me know if you have any questions I can help witth! |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 10-Feb-2005, 09:09 PM |
| So, how is the character creation coming? Haven't heard anything in a day or two. Anything I can do to help? |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 10-Feb-2005, 10:50 PM |
| Hi again! When I first posted the character sketch for Erin, I did it in a bit of a rush, trying to get you guys an example posted, soemthing to go by. Since then, I have done a little refining of Erin, now that I've had time to really think about her. So here is the new and improved version: Character Name: Erin O'Donnell Appearance: Erin is short and slim. At a glance, could easily be mistaken for a boy Race: Caucasian Gender: Female Age: 21 Skin: Fair-skinned/clear complexion Height: 5'2' Weight: 120 lbs. Eyes: Green Hair: Red, cut boyishly short Voice: Soprano, Irish accent Preferred hand: Right Unusual Physical Traits: Religious Beliefs: None Undecided, raised Catholic Mannerisms/Traits: Has a certain tomboyish quality about her Enjoys early-morning jogs Loves Guinness on tap Loves listening to Celtic music Chews fingernails when nervous/scared Never wears make-up Skills/Talents/Areas of Knowledge: Driving (Straight and automatic) Bodhran Computer Use Tin Whistle (Virtuoso) Swimming Irish Gaelic Gardening Irish folk music Singing Irish legend and lore Lithe and dextrous, a fast runner Irish dancing Powers/Abilities: None Clothing/Jewelry Worn: Faded blue jeans w/ black leather belt White T-shirt w/ Words and Music logo White sneakers Silver watch on black band (left wrist) Silver Celtic Cross earrings in both ears Silver whistle on black cord (neck) Equipment Carried On Her: Driver's License Tin Whistle Pocket Knife Cell phone $20 cash with her at all times Small backpack-style bag A can of pepper spray Keys on a flashlight key chain Portable CD player with headphones 10 Celtic CDs in a small CD case Passport/Student Visa/Green Card Pen and small note pad Extra batteries Notebook-sized laptop Vehicle Used: Green ?82 MG Midget Source of Income: A waitress at Words and Music (an Irish-style pub). The owner/manager is a good friend of hers who holds her in high regard. He tends to be very lenient in dealing with her. Residence: Currently staying with her mentor/teacher, Prof. Thomas Blackman at his home on Church Street in downtown Wytheville. Interesting Notes: Erin is a citizen of Ireland who came to America to study the tin whistle with family friend, Prof. Thomas Blackman. Professor Blackman provides her with room and board rent free. She works at the pub just to get spending money. She won a scholarship in Ireland to study Music at Wytheville University. She is from the Donnegal Gaeltacht. Contacts: Professor Thomas Blackman Padraig (Paddy) Emerson (Owner of Words and Music) Erin has met many people as a result of waitressing at Words and Music Friends/family in Ireland |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 10-Feb-2005, 10:51 PM |
Well, shucks!  My tabs didn't survive! Hope you can figure out what I've done here! |
| Posted by: VetteGal 12-Feb-2005, 12:13 AM |
| OK Wiz, Here is what I have so far regarding my character. Name: Not decided yet Appearance: slightly overweight Race: Caucasian Age: 24 Skin: Fair Build: Full Figured Height: 5'6" Weight: 150# Eyes: Blue Hair: Long Blonde Voice: Midwestern Dialect, Low Soprano Preferred Hand: Ambidexrious Unusual Physical Traits: Tattoo of Unicorn on left shoulder, Pegasus on right shoulder Clothing typically worn: Long black skirt, white peasants blouse, flat shoes, hooded cloak Mannerisms/Traits: Not decided Skills/Talents: Tarot card reader Equiptment commonly carried: Tarot cards Vehicles used: 1969 Lincoln Mark III Interesting notes: ? Powers/Abilities: ? Contacts: ? I still have some work to do on her, I will update as I think of things. |
| Posted by: Haldur 02-Apr-2005, 09:26 AM |
| I will have to think more about my character, but I have a fairly basic idea of him right now! I'll be back!!! |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 02-Apr-2005, 03:11 PM |
| Hi there! I'm going out to get a bite to eat and a few groceries. I'll try to get a character sketch for Jonathan together and posted later this evening! |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 02-Apr-2005, 08:02 PM |
| Okay here is a basic sketch for Jonathan. I haven't really had a chance to think him completely through, so there may be a minor change here or there before this is final... If anyone has suggestion to flesh him out a little, let me know! Character Name: Jonathan Crow-eyes Appearance: Jonathan is tall and athletic Race: Native American Gender: Male Age: 24 Skin: Reddish skin Height: 6'2' Weight: 210 lbs. Eyes: Black Hair: Blue-black, mid back, straight Voice: Deep, Native Accent Preferred hand: Right Unusual Physical Traits: Jonathan has a large, colorful tatoo of a dream catcher on his right shoulder Religious Beliefs: Native American Shamanism Mannerisms/Traits: Jonathan has a quick temper Skills/Talents/Areas of Knowledge: Driving (Straight and automatic) Mechanics Swimming Hunting/Fishing Native American legend and lore Local Flora/Fauna Powers/Abilities: None, though recently he has discovered some interesting things about himself in his Dreams Clothing/Jewelry Worn: Old, ripped blue jeans w/ black leather belt A T-shirt Leather boots Equipment Carried On Him: Leather Wallet Driver's License (Car/Motorcycle) in wallet Pocket Knife Cell phone $50 in wallet Keys Vehicle Used: Motorcycle (Anybody care to suggest a good one?) Source of Income: Jonathan owns his own garage. He has two assistants. Residence: Jonathan has a home behind his garage on the reservation. Interesting Notes: Contacts: Jonathan has met many people as a result of his business Friends/family on the reservation |