The Moon's Reflection Character Interview - Revision history

Celeste: Replaced content with "The game has been relocated to another site."

2012-06-09T23:32:16Z

Replaced content with "The game has been relocated to another site."

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:32, 9 June 2012
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~==Introduction/Instructions==~~		The game has been relocated to another site.

	~~Below are character interview questions for [http://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/The_Moon%27s_Reflection~~ The ~~Moon's Reflection], an AD&D 2nd Edition/Skills & Powers Play-By-Post~~ game ~~set in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk World of Greyhawk].~~

	The goal of the interview is to get a ''very'' basic sense of who this character is -- why he's unique and interesting, what makes him fun to play, how he'll fit with the rest of the group. I don't want to put prospective players to a lot of trouble on these proposals, so the interview is fairly brief and I'm only asking for ''short'' answers -- preferably one sentence, but two if you need it. If the character proposal is selected for the first round of the game, the player is definitely encouraged to write longer background material, short stories, or whatever makes the character more fun to play. None of this is required, however.

	To submit a proposal, copy and paste the template below into a reply to the [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=547171 recruitment thread] or in a PM to [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?u=58629 Celeste], the DM. Then just replace the explanatory text with your answers. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the thread or PM me. I'm trying to keep this as pain-free as possible. :-)

	~~Please check out the sample interviews if you need guidelines on level of detail.~~

	~~==Interview Template==~~

	~~===Basics===~~
	~~#'''Character's Name:''' Can change this before the game starts, if you need to.~~
	#'''Class/Kit:''' Bard, Cleric (some specialties allowed), Druid, Fighter, Paladin, Ranger, Thief, Wizard (some specialties allowed). No psionics. If there's a kit you want to use from Skills & Powers or one of the "Complete" books, list it here, and I'll get back to you. Most kits will be allowed.
	#'''Race/Subrace:''' Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Dwarf, Half-Orc. Human subraces (mixed okay): [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suloise Suel], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flan_%28Greyhawk%29 Flan], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oerid Oeridian], or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baklunish Baklunish]. Elven subraces: High Elf, Gray Elf, Sylvan Elf.
	~~#'''Age/Birthdate:''' The campaign begins on 1st [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Calendar Richfest] 573 CY. When was your character born, and how old is he/she as of this date?~~
	#'''Deity:''' Any neutral or good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_deities Greyhawk deity] that doesn't conflict with the character's alignment, race, or class. Can also be an atheist or agnostic.
	~~#'''Social Class:''' Peasant, merchant, noble, etc. 1 sentence of background.~~
	~~#'''Birthplace:''' Anywhere in Greyhawk. 1 sentence of background.~~

	~~===Questions===~~
	~~#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' 1 sentence. Born here,~~ has ~~business in the area, visiting, etc.~~
	~~#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1 sentence of background.~~
	~~#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1 sentence of background.~~
	~~#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' A name and 1 sentence.~~
	~~#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' A name and 1 sentence.~~
	~~#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' 1 sentence.~~
	~~#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' 1 sentence.~~
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' 1 sentence. This is your character's reason for being in the party. Maybe Galen was once her teacher. Your character may have a crush on Sylvie. Or your character may have just been ~~told she's inherited property in Morsten.~~

	~~==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==~~

	~~This is just for fun. It's based more on the movie than the books, and I've obviously taken some liberties with the story and timeline. There'll be no Thulsa Doom in the game. :-)~~

	~~===Basics===~~
	~~#'''Character's Name:''' Conan, sometimes Conan the Cimmerian.~~
	~~#'''Class/Kit:''' Fighter.~~
	~~#'''Race/Subrace:''' Human, looks like Oeridian/Suel mix.~~
	~~#'''Age/Birthdate:''' 19. 8th Coldeven 554 CY.~~
	~~#'''Deity:''' <del>Crom.</del> Trithereon, god of retribution.~~
	~~#'''Social Class:''' Peasant. The son of a blacksmith, Conan was orphaned at a young age and sold into slavery, first as a manual laborer and then a pit fighter. He has since gained his freedom.~~
	~~#'''Birthplace:''' A small village north of Djekul in the land of the Frost Barbarians. Conan's village no longer exists, as it was burned to the ground by Thulsa Doom when he was very young.~~

	~~===Questions===~~
	~~#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' He heard the great wizard Galen Verlaine could be found in Chendl, but his information was several years old.~~
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Wisdom. Conan's single-minded pursuit of revenge for the destruction of his village has blinded him to all other concerns, often placing his own life and that of his companions at great risk.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Subotai, Thief and Archer. Subotai has pulled Conan back from the jaws of death more than once, and now that Valeria is gone, Subotai is the only close friend he has left.
	~~#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Thulsa Doom. He wiped out Conan's village, and his men killed Valeria, the love of Conan's life.~~
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.
	~~#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.~~
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and was already planning a trip to Morsten when he learned of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom did it, so he resolved to travel with the party.

	~~==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==~~

	~~===Basics===~~
	~~#'''Character's Name:''' Alek Norland.~~
	~~#'''Class/Kit:''' Wizard/Noble.~~
	~~#'''Race/Subrace:''' Human/Oeridian.~~
	~~#'''Age/Birthdate:''' 20. 10th Planting 553 CY.~~
	~~#'''Deity:''' Boccob, god of magic.~~
	~~#'''Social Class:''' Noble. Alek is second cousin to Viscount Luther Derwent of the March and has distant connections to other noble families of Furyondy.~~
	~~#'''Birthplace:''' Chendl, Kingdom of Furyondy. He was born in his family's townhouse and has lived in Chendl all his life.~~

	~~===Questions===~~
	~~#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' Alek lives in Chendl. Although he has the run of his family's townhouse, he now lives in his own flat near the Wyrm Inn.~~
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Intelligence. Alek learned to read at a very young age and enrolled in the Academy when he was only ten, two years before most students begin their studies. He picks up languages quickly and has a near-photographic memory.
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.
	#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many serious misdeeds to their master.
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like Galen did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth: that he was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Alek was apprenticed to Galen for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to ~~Morsten with her~~.

Celeste at 22:13, 12 November 2010

2010-11-12T22:13:11Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:13, 12 November 2010
Line 5:		Line 5:
	The goal of the interview is to get a ''very'' basic sense of who this character is -- why he's unique and interesting, what makes him fun to play, how he'll fit with the rest of the group. I don't want to put prospective players to a lot of trouble on these proposals, so the interview is fairly brief and I'm only asking for ''short'' answers -- preferably one sentence, but two if you need it. If the character proposal is selected for the first round of the game, the player is definitely encouraged to write longer background material, short stories, or whatever makes the character more fun to play. None of this is required, however.		The goal of the interview is to get a ''very'' basic sense of who this character is -- why he's unique and interesting, what makes him fun to play, how he'll fit with the rest of the group. I don't want to put prospective players to a lot of trouble on these proposals, so the interview is fairly brief and I'm only asking for ''short'' answers -- preferably one sentence, but two if you need it. If the character proposal is selected for the first round of the game, the player is definitely encouraged to write longer background material, short stories, or whatever makes the character more fun to play. None of this is required, however.

	To submit a proposal, copy and paste the template below into a reply to the recruitment thread or in a PM to [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?u=58629 Celeste], the DM. Then just replace the explanatory text with your answers. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the thread or PM me. I'm trying to keep this as pain-free as possible. :-)		To submit a proposal, copy and paste the template below into a reply to the [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=547171 recruitment thread] or in a PM to [http://forum.rpg.net/member.php?u=58629 Celeste], the DM. Then just replace the explanatory text with your answers. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the thread or PM me. I'm trying to keep this as pain-free as possible. :-)

	Please check out the sample interviews if you need guidelines on level of detail.		Please check out the sample interviews if you need guidelines on level of detail.

Celeste: /* Questions */

2010-11-11T18:34:39Z

Questions

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:34, 11 November 2010
Line 51:		Line 51:
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and was already planning a trip to Morsten when he ~~heard~~ of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom did it, so he resolved to travel with the party.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and was already planning a trip to Morsten when he learned of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom did it, so he resolved to travel with the party.

	==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==		==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==

Celeste at 06:23, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T06:23:43Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:23, 11 November 2010
Line 51:		Line 51:
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and was already planning a trip to Morsten when he heard of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom ~~and~~ resolved to travel with the party.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and was already planning a trip to Morsten when he heard of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom did it, so he resolved to travel with the party.

	==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==		==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==

Celeste at 04:38, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T04:38:10Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:38, 11 November 2010
Line 32:		Line 32:
	==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==		==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==

	This is just for fun. It's based more on the movie than the books, and I've obviously taken some liberties with the story and timeline. ~~And no, there~~'ll be no Thulsa Doom in the game. :-)		This is just for fun. It's based more on the movie than the books, and I've obviously taken some liberties with the story and timeline. There'll be no Thulsa Doom in the game. :-)

	===Basics===		===Basics===

Celeste at 04:37, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T04:37:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:37, 11 November 2010
Line 47:		Line 47:
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.		#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Wisdom. Conan's single-minded pursuit of revenge for the destruction of his village has blinded him to all other concerns, often placing his own life and that of his companions at great risk.		#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Wisdom. Conan's single-minded pursuit of revenge for the destruction of his village has blinded him to all other concerns, often placing his own life and that of his companions at great risk.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Subotai, Thief and Archer. Subotai ~~is always there for Conan and~~ has pulled ~~him~~ back from the jaws of death more than once~~. Now~~ that Valeria is gone, Subotai is the only close friend ~~Conan~~ has left.		#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Subotai, Thief and Archer. Subotai has pulled Conan back from the jaws of death more than once, and now that Valeria is gone, Subotai is the only close friend he has left.
	#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Thulsa Doom. He wiped out Conan's village, and his men killed Valeria, the love of Conan's life.		#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Thulsa Doom. He wiped out Conan's village, and his men killed Valeria, the love of Conan's life.
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.
Line 69:		Line 69:
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.		#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.		#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.
	#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many serious misdeeds to their master~~, Galen~~.		#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many serious misdeeds to their master.
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like Galen did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth -- that he was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like Galen did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth: that he was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Alek was apprenticed to Galen for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to Morsten with her.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Alek was apprenticed to Galen for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to Morsten with her.

Celeste at 04:34, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T04:34:44Z

Celeste at 02:19, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T02:19:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:19, 11 November 2010
Line 21:		Line 21:

	===Questions===		===Questions===

	#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' 1-2 sentences. Born here, has business in the area, visiting, etc.		#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' 1-2 sentences. Born here, has business in the area, visiting, etc.
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1-2 sentences of background.		#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1-2 sentences of background.
Line 30:		Line 29:
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' 1-2 sentences.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' 1-2 sentences.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' 1-2 sentences. This is your character's reason for being in the party. Maybe Galen was once her teacher. Your character may have a crush on Sylvie. Or your character may have just been told she's inherited property in Morsten.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' 1-2 sentences. This is your character's reason for being in the party. Maybe Galen was once her teacher. Your character may have a crush on Sylvie. Or your character may have just been told she's inherited property in Morsten.


	==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==		==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==
Line 46:		Line 44:

	===Questions===		===Questions===

	#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' He heard the great wizard Galen Verlaine could be found in Chendl, but his information was several years old.		#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' He heard the great wizard Galen Verlaine could be found in Chendl, but his information was several years old.
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.		#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.
Line 68:		Line 65:

	===Questions===		===Questions===

	#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' Alek lives in Chendl. Although he has the run of his family's townhouse, he now lives in his own flat near the Wyrm Inn.		#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' Alek lives in Chendl. Although he has the run of his family's townhouse, he now lives in his own flat near the Wyrm Inn.
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Intelligence. Alek learned to read at a very young age and enrolled in the Academy when he was only ten, two years before most students begin their studies. He picks up languages quickly and has a near-photographic memory.		#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Intelligence. Alek learned to read at a very young age and enrolled in the Academy when he was only ten, two years before most students begin their studies. He picks up languages quickly and has a near-photographic memory.

Celeste at 02:18, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T02:18:38Z

Show changes

Celeste at 01:46, 11 November 2010

2010-11-11T01:46:17Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:34, 11 November 2010
Line 17:		Line 17:
	#'''Age/Birthdate:''' The campaign begins on 1st [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Calendar Richfest] 573 CY. When was your character born, and how old is he/she as of this date?		#'''Age/Birthdate:''' The campaign begins on 1st [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Calendar Richfest] 573 CY. When was your character born, and how old is he/she as of this date?
	#'''Deity:''' Any neutral or good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_deities Greyhawk deity] that doesn't conflict with the character's alignment, race, or class. Can also be an atheist or agnostic.		#'''Deity:''' Any neutral or good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_deities Greyhawk deity] that doesn't conflict with the character's alignment, race, or class. Can also be an atheist or agnostic.
	#'''Social Class:''' Peasant, merchant, noble, etc. 1~~-2 sentences~~ of background.		#'''Social Class:''' Peasant, merchant, noble, etc. 1 sentence of background.
	#'''Birthplace:''' Anywhere in Greyhawk. 1~~-2 sentences~~ of background.		#'''Birthplace:''' Anywhere in Greyhawk. 1 sentence of background.

	===Questions===		===Questions===
	#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' 1~~-2 sentences~~. Born here, has business in the area, visiting, etc.		#'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' 1 sentence. Born here, has business in the area, visiting, etc.
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1~~-2 sentences~~ of background.		#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1 sentence of background.
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1~~-2 sentences~~ of background.		#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' One of the six AD&D stats, plus 1 sentence of background.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' 1~~-2 sentences~~.		#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' A name and 1 sentence.
	#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' 1~~-2 sentences~~.		#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' A name and 1 sentence.
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' 1~~-2 sentences~~.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' 1 sentence.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' 1~~-2 sentences~~.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' 1 sentence.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' 1~~-2 sentences~~. This is your character's reason for being in the party. Maybe Galen was once her teacher. Your character may have a crush on Sylvie. Or your character may have just been told she's inherited property in Morsten.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' 1 sentence. This is your character's reason for being in the party. Maybe Galen was once her teacher. Your character may have a crush on Sylvie. Or your character may have just been told she's inherited property in Morsten.

	==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==		==Interview Sample 1: Conan the Barbarian==

	This is just for fun. It's based more on the movie than the books, and I've obviously taken some liberties with the story and timeline.		This is just for fun. It's based more on the movie than the books, and I've obviously taken some liberties with the story and timeline. And no, there'll be no Thulsa Doom in the game. :-)

	===Basics===		===Basics===
Line 47:		Line 47:
	#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.		#'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Strength. Years of hard manual labor, mostly pushing a wheel, have honed Conan's body into a masterwork of strength, and it has been further toughened by his experience as a pit fighter.
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Wisdom. Conan's single-minded pursuit of revenge for the destruction of his village has blinded him to all other concerns, often placing his own life and that of his companions at great risk.		#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Wisdom. Conan's single-minded pursuit of revenge for the destruction of his village has blinded him to all other concerns, often placing his own life and that of his companions at great risk.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Subotai, Thief and Archer. Subotai is always there for Conan and has pulled him back from the jaws of death. Now that Valeria is gone, Subotai is the only close friend Conan has left.		#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Subotai, Thief and Archer. Subotai is always there for Conan and has pulled him back from the jaws of death more than once. Now that Valeria is gone, Subotai is the only close friend Conan has left.
	#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Thulsa Doom. He wiped out Conan's village, and his men killed Valeria, the love of Conan's life.		#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Thulsa Doom. He wiped out Conan's village, and his men killed Valeria, the love of Conan's life.
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His single-mindedness. You can't get more than 10 minutes into a conversation without him bringing Thulsa Doom into it. He's always going on about the snake cult, solving the Riddle of Steel, and how he's going to get revenge.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To defeat Thulsa Doom, of course. Conan hasn't thought much beyond achieving this goal.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and ~~had~~ already ~~planned~~ a trip to Morsten when he heard of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom ~~had a hand in it~~ and resolved to travel with the party.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Conan heard a rumor that Galen Verlaine once bested Thulsa Doom and was already planning a trip to Morsten when he heard of the wizard's disappearance. He immediately suspected Thulsa Doom and resolved to travel with the party.

	==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==		==Interview Sample 2: Alek Norland, Wizard==
Line 62:		Line 62:
	#'''Deity:''' Boccob, god of magic.		#'''Deity:''' Boccob, god of magic.
	#'''Social Class:''' Noble. Alek is second cousin to Viscount Luther Derwent of the March and has distant connections to other noble families of Furyondy.		#'''Social Class:''' Noble. Alek is second cousin to Viscount Luther Derwent of the March and has distant connections to other noble families of Furyondy.
	#'''Birthplace:''' Chendl, Kingdom of Furyondy. He was born in his family's townhouse and has lived in Chendl all his life~~. He went to the Academy and apprenticed with Galen Verlaine~~.		#'''Birthplace:''' Chendl, Kingdom of Furyondy. He was born in his family's townhouse and has lived in Chendl all his life.

	===Questions===		===Questions===
Line 69:		Line 69:
	#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.		#'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.
	#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.		#'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.
	#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many serious misdeeds to their master.		#'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many serious misdeeds to their master, Galen.
	#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.		#'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.
	#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like ~~his mentor~~ did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth -- that ~~Galen~~ was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.		#'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like Galen did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth -- that he was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.
	#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Galen ~~was Alek's mentor~~ for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to Morsten with her.		#'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Alek was apprenticed to Galen for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to Morsten with her.

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:46, 11 November 2010
Line 16:		Line 16:
	*'''Race/Subrace:''' Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Dwarf, Half-Orc. Human subraces (mixed okay): [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suloise Suel], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flan_%28Greyhawk%29 Flan], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oerid Oeridian], or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baklunish Baklunish]. Elven subraces: High Elf, Gray Elf, Sylvan Elf.		*'''Race/Subrace:''' Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Dwarf, Half-Orc. Human subraces (mixed okay): [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suloise Suel], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flan_%28Greyhawk%29 Flan], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oerid Oeridian], or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baklunish Baklunish]. Elven subraces: High Elf, Gray Elf, Sylvan Elf.
	*'''Age/Birthdate:''' The campaign begins on 1st [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Calendar Richfest] 573 CY. When was your character born, and how old is he/she as of this date?		*'''Age/Birthdate:''' The campaign begins on 1st [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_Calendar Richfest] 573 CY. When was your character born, and how old is he/she as of this date?
	*'''Deity:''' Any neutral or good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_deities Greyhawk deity] that doesn't conflict with the character's alignment, race, or class.		*'''Deity:''' Any neutral or good [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhawk_deities Greyhawk deity] that doesn't conflict with the character's alignment, race, or class. Can also be an atheist or agnostic.
	*'''Social Class:''' Peasant, merchant, noble, etc. 1-2 sentences of background.		*'''Social Class:''' Peasant, merchant, noble, etc. 1-2 sentences of background.
	*'''Birthplace:''' Anywhere in Greyhawk. 1-2 sentences of background.		*'''Birthplace:''' Anywhere in Greyhawk. 1-2 sentences of background.
Line 70:		Line 70:

	*'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' Alek lives in Chendl. Although he has the run of his family's townhouse, he now lives in his own flat near the Wyrm Inn.		*'''Why is your character in Chendl?''' Alek lives in Chendl. Although he has the run of his family's townhouse, he now lives in his own flat near the Wyrm Inn.
	*'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Intelligence. Alek learned to read at a very young age and enrolled in the Academy when he was only ten, two years before most students begin their studies. He ~~learns~~ languages quickly and has a near-photographic memory.		*'''What is your character's strongest attribute?''' Intelligence. Alek learned to read at a very young age and enrolled in the Academy when he was only ten, two years before most students begin their studies. He picks up languages quickly and has a near-photographic memory.
	*'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.		*'''What is your character's weakest attribute?''' Constitution. Alek was a sickly child, but his health improved somewhat when he reached his teens. He knows his late nights in the laboratory aren't good for him but is so engrossed in his research that he can't stop himself.
	*'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.		*'''Who is your character's closest ally?''' Jean-Paul du Valan, a nobleman and bard from Keoland who attended the Academy with Alek. Jean-Paul always looked out for the younger Alek when they were in school, and his unflagging good cheer never fails to raise Alek's occasionally grumpy spirits.
	*'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many misdeeds to their master.		*'''Who is your character's worst enemy?''' Merrick Westgaard, a fellow wizard who was once Galen Verlaine's apprentice. Merrick is several years older than Alek and has always been jealous of the younger man's talent and connections. When Merrick lost his position with Galen, he swore vengeance against Alek, who had reported his many serious misdeeds to their master.
	*'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.		*'''What is the most noticeable aspect of the character's personality?''' His sarcastic sense of humor. He's a lot more serious a person than he lets on, and his sense of humor is how he keeps people at a distance. Although he has many acquaintances, he doesn't form close friendships easily.
	*'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like his mentor did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth -- that Galen was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.		*'''What is your character's fondest wish?''' To become a powerful wizard and serve the king of Furyondy like his mentor did. To all outward appearances, Galen was a specialist in inventions and peaceful magics, but Alek knows some of the truth -- that Galen was a valuable advisor to the king on security matters.
	*'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Galen was Alek's mentor for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to Morsten with her.		*'''How is your character connected to the missing wizard, his niece, and/or the trip to Morsten?''' Galen was Alek's mentor for a number of years, and this mysterious disappearance worries him greatly. Sylvie and Alek are friends -- although Alek has often wished for more -- and he was the first to volunteer to travel to Morsten with her.