Choose-a-character Poll
Draekin
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So, I would like some feedback on some RP character backgrounds. I have 3 characters to choose from, and I'm curious to know which character people find the most fun/interesting/novel. I am thinking about doing a play-through of whichever character is chosen, and perhaps posting my progress along the way.
Evincar the Half-Elf Avenger Druid
This half-elf was raised as a human, amongst humans, but has always felt a calling toward the wilderness and his elven blood. Evincar is not a particularly large or strong fellow, and his temperment is mellow. He is wise-beyond-his-years, and he, being charismatic, convinced Gorion to allow him to leave the Candlekeep walls daily to meditate in the woodland hills nearby. As his meditative practices increased, he grew wiser and more intuitive, but also grew less tolerant of the unnatural cities and man-made structures that destroyed the beauty of the earth. Evincar believed quite strongly that nature gifted its secrets to those wise enough to hear its quiet whispers, and began developing his talent for such divine magic at an early age. He had immense respect for Gorion's own abilities as well, even learning some arcane magic from his foster father. After seeing Gorion cut down, he vowed to avenge his death.
Mikhail the Human Priest of Lathander
Father Mikhail, as he is now called, grew up with a fascination for the divine. He spent years in Candlekeep reading and learning, studying the ancient gods, especially Lathander. When he was just 14, he was sworn into the faith, but his long hours of studying by the firelight led him to seek comfort in high quality meads. Before he knew it, he was secretly brewing his own honey-wine and drinking several pints daily while maintaining his work in the temple. He was an unusually imposing man for a priest – considerably larger than many of the Candlekeep guards. In fact, most everyone knew not to anger Mikhail while he was busy reading or tending to his duties, lest you get on his bad side. Mikhail has a low CON, but high STR and is prone to anger quickly; he will also require several pints of mead whenever the party spends the night at an inn.
Gohn the Human Barbarian
A lover of the wilderness by nature, Gohn never felt right within the walls of Candlekeep. He would sleep under the stars every chance he got, and purposefully tested himself physically and mentally. But the scholarly tutelage of Gorion was not lost on the barbarian, and he learned well how to control his body and mind, becoming ever-more one with the natural world around him. He knew himself not to be himself alone, but to be, underneath it all, the wild spirit of the universe. After seeing Gorion cut down before his eyes, despite his extensive knowledge of the arcane arts, Gohn's hatred for such an unnatural act grew strong – but his extensive body-mind training allows him to harness his rage against the arcane. He has unusually high INT and WIS for a Barbarian, and will only undergo “Rage” when fighting a magic-user.
Evincar the Half-Elf Avenger Druid
This half-elf was raised as a human, amongst humans, but has always felt a calling toward the wilderness and his elven blood. Evincar is not a particularly large or strong fellow, and his temperment is mellow. He is wise-beyond-his-years, and he, being charismatic, convinced Gorion to allow him to leave the Candlekeep walls daily to meditate in the woodland hills nearby. As his meditative practices increased, he grew wiser and more intuitive, but also grew less tolerant of the unnatural cities and man-made structures that destroyed the beauty of the earth. Evincar believed quite strongly that nature gifted its secrets to those wise enough to hear its quiet whispers, and began developing his talent for such divine magic at an early age. He had immense respect for Gorion's own abilities as well, even learning some arcane magic from his foster father. After seeing Gorion cut down, he vowed to avenge his death.
Mikhail the Human Priest of Lathander
Father Mikhail, as he is now called, grew up with a fascination for the divine. He spent years in Candlekeep reading and learning, studying the ancient gods, especially Lathander. When he was just 14, he was sworn into the faith, but his long hours of studying by the firelight led him to seek comfort in high quality meads. Before he knew it, he was secretly brewing his own honey-wine and drinking several pints daily while maintaining his work in the temple. He was an unusually imposing man for a priest – considerably larger than many of the Candlekeep guards. In fact, most everyone knew not to anger Mikhail while he was busy reading or tending to his duties, lest you get on his bad side. Mikhail has a low CON, but high STR and is prone to anger quickly; he will also require several pints of mead whenever the party spends the night at an inn.
Gohn the Human Barbarian
A lover of the wilderness by nature, Gohn never felt right within the walls of Candlekeep. He would sleep under the stars every chance he got, and purposefully tested himself physically and mentally. But the scholarly tutelage of Gorion was not lost on the barbarian, and he learned well how to control his body and mind, becoming ever-more one with the natural world around him. He knew himself not to be himself alone, but to be, underneath it all, the wild spirit of the universe. After seeing Gorion cut down before his eyes, despite his extensive knowledge of the arcane arts, Gohn's hatred for such an unnatural act grew strong – but his extensive body-mind training allows him to harness his rage against the arcane. He has unusually high INT and WIS for a Barbarian, and will only undergo “Rage” when fighting a magic-user.
- Choose-a-character Poll58 votes
- Avenger Druid36.21%
- Priest of Lathander37.93%
- Barbarian25.86%
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P.S. Thanks to everyone who is participating/commenting. This is an amazing community of people, very helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous.
I went with the Cleric because they're unusual picks for the PC, and because both his temper and his low CON / high mead intake should make for very interesting roleplay moments...
Then I actually read his bio and decided I liked him as a character too. So there ya go. XD
Thanks!!
EDIT: Here is a link to the already-started play-through with Gohn the Barbarian
http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/38324/gohn-the-barbarian-rp-play-through?new=1
P.S. What did you choose? How's the progress?
Was a close call between cleric and barbarian, but I think the cleric had the better RP story (meaning, he had some cons* (his low CON) and not only pros.
*pun intended.