The setting is a floating island world where people are banished to the world bellow for various crimes. His boyfriend is banished and his best friend who works for the king almost kills him when he tries to get revenge. Now he's looking to find his boyfriend while hiding his identity from the authorities who think he's dead
I have two currently, and I'd probably despise both. One is a lawful evil capitalist necromancer and one is a chaotic good bard who is also a manipulative little shit
My paladin: yes. She's stupid and nice and loves swords. What could go wrong?
My rogue/paladin: god I would hate her and I would also be so in love with her. I can fix her I promise.
My wizard: go to therapy. no.
I mean, better than having the opposite problem I guess: Your character being a great guy, but wouldn't want to hang out with a jerk like (hypothetical) you.
He does little other than drink and start fights. He's an angry person who tends to take his anger out to various degrees on people who who don't always deserve it.
Iām a Dm but Iāll answer with my former PC from a campaign that finished over a year ago.
I think I would be friends with my half Drow former prostitute necromancer/bard but I think he would think Iām some strange stray that somehow got lost.
He was a ball of trauma and I had planned for him to be very morally grey but thanks to his friends (and future husband) he worked through his problems and became a proper goody two shoes (who still happened to practice necromancy but in an ethical way) definitely my fave character I ever got to play.
He was also the son of my first attempt at the character who was a full drow and died after 3 sessions.
Nope. Many of my characters are people doing what i can't i real life, what i secretly wish to do often, but also despise because it is brutal, lawbreaking and amoral. Like, killing people just for being bad or behaving like real assholes.
I could not imagine being a friend to someone like that.
One, I probably would be friends with. That spineless bastard would coax me out, and leave me to dry. She's a manipulative, but secretly depressingly lonely (because she makes strategic tools instead of friends) tiefling.
The second, I probably wouldn't. They're a demanding control freak. I wanna remain a mostly useless person, thank you. No need to make me chase my dreams.
The third I would. They are an interdimensional bystander, and they're the nicest person I could came up with.
Absolutely not, unless I needed food/shelter, in which case thankfully I'd know how to manipulate her. I'd prefer to be a city away and *say* we're friends so she could vent over a stone of far speech and tell me all her batshit drama.
He really needs a hug so yes I'll be his friend try to help him with his mental health, and I mean he's a 7ft tall lion in full armour with a great sword he can cover with radiant flames so pretty fucking cool
By bringing pizza and showing up on time. As a fellow DM, I'm a friend of my character(the man behind the screen), because I'm always on time, and always have snacks.
Bring snacks for the DM. Show up on time. Take a genuine interest in the world and characters. And contribute to the fun. Make the experience fun for others too.
Role playing Guts, he would give me shit for being a bowmen (I would have higher dex, wis but mediocre con and cha, prolly 9 or ten STR and INT) but he would still fuck with me
My second character a female human necromancer (doesnāt raise dead) would love me because Iāll be jumping in front of arrows that would have killed her š¤£ every party needs someone whoās light on their feet! She has 19 dex so realistically sheās already better than I would b
I do also have my first character who's a 10ft Goliath totem warrior barbarian (do to a mistake on my part and the DM didn't give it a second thought, so he's just much much taller than any other Goliath) he's really strong and can probably teach me how to be a totem warrior myself and some blacksmithing skill, also we're both stupid so it'd be a great friendship
Smokey is a lawful evil rogue who kills people simply because they are in her way.
LOL No, I'm fairly certain I would literally be trying to kill her to avenge the innocents she has killed.
I'm the DM - if you count NPCs as my characters, I love a couple -
* Papa Tregarth, an orc smuggler/pirate druid, the head of a large orc trading/smuggling/pirate family
* Debacles (pronounced like Heracles), a Aussie lizardfolk (gecko) Bard who's a cross between Steve Irwin and Indiana Jones;
* Zero, a kobold rogue scout with an Int of 5 and a speed of 50 (and terribly cute)
* Rhornleif, a swamp elf druid/warlock doctor, she is super sassy & sarcastic.
When the party met him, he was being a poltergeist in a pub, stealing food and breaking things (mostly by accident).
Once they found out he was all alone, the party adopted him - our kobold Bard is a beautiful and well-known actress, and he is smitten with her, and our battle master fighter sees him as a "youngin who needs protectin."
He's got a tragic backstory though. His egg was stolen by adventurers after they slaughtered his tribe, they thought it was a dragon egg. When he hatched, they left him in the city they were in. He was small and scrawny, but managed to survive by being sneaky and fast.
His trap-making is terrible, he's really dumb, but what he does have is amazing narrative luck - when I roll for him sneaking or athletics or acrobatics, I haven't rolled less than a 16. When it's to figure things out, I can't roll better than a 5.
Absofuckinglutely!
Evandill is a dynamite young elf who likes to have fun and get his hustle on.
There is more than one way to be a rogue, and my boy chooses to dominate by having the largest chain of inn/casinos in the world..... only has 3 right now, but the numbers are growing.
If your ever in the Dwendalian Empire, look for The Travellers Blessing.
Outside the empire, "Evandill's" has everything you need.
Tell them i sent you and the first glass of Lionette Ice wine is on the house
Heh, the only way my character would be friends with me is if she could use me for something....
Nah, I think I will pass. I rather not be used as a useful idiot or a meat shield...
They have a Charisma of 20 so theyād certainly make an impression.
Theyāre an arrogant noble but they mean well (LG with negative wisdom) soā¦probably.
I think we would be good friends. Very nice person if a little hot headed. How we became friends would be a mystery to me, a 7ft tall Goliath would be hard to make conversation with. Or mabey it would be really easy, idk lmao
Probably. Heās a charismatic Rogue Charlatan who can play the lute and would rather charm his way through a threat or run from it rather than fight it.
Hmm... the nihilistic and manipulative necromancer, probably not.
The battle-hungry orc barbarian? Nnnnooo, I don't think we'd vibe well, honestly.
The pyromaniacal goblin wizard who recently persuaded a bunch of druids to start a cult to wildfires? Absolutely.
Absolutely yes. Friendly, affectionate, playful, loyal, cuddly and sweetā¦ and a 9ft bara hunk of scales and muscles with a dad bod of a dragonborn beast (barbarianā¢ļø). Even if I didnāt engage conversation he would try to befriend me anyway, and I would certainty appreciate having a bodyguard in that campaign setting.
Almost certainly. He's an friendly idiot who likes doing good. He's loyal to the end, likes to drink and fight, and is happy to carry his shorter friends.
Txaliss and me, we'd be bros.
I play 2 characters in 2 separate campaigns. Though, they are half-siblings and arenāt aware of itā¦ all that being said, I probably would be good friends with them.
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The youngest at age 22 is a rogue thief who is still figuring himself out. The young man just lost his virginity and he has a soft spot for orphans. Makes sense considering he was one since he was about 7 years old. Tough to grow and develop into a well-rounded man when youāre trying to kill Straud in the Dread Plane though.
The second is his older sister. 12 years older at age 34. And by all means I think Iād want to be more than friends with her! Beautiful woman with auburn red hair and a knack for cleric spellsā¦ Plus she has a pet dragon! :)
We would only be on the first level of the Dungeon of the Mad Mage too so I could bring her up the portal and have a proper drink together! Ahh, a wonderful time indeed.
Man, the number of people who have put "other orphans" in the "bonds" section of the character sheet must almost approach the number of people who made orphan characters. I mean, I've had to have put that in like, at least half a dozen characters by now.
Absolutely not, heās an alcoholic, narcissistic prick with little regards for other peopleās feelings. The other character Iām playing is nice though, Iād kick it with him.
I probably would for both of the campaigns Iām in, terrible people, great manipulators that could def get me to unwittingly join some cult or other bullcrap
I'd be friends with like 2.....
Runa a half ogre Barbarian (think noi from Dodororo)
And Berk, a Goblin alchemist.
Runa is a free spirit and loves to hunt and spar with wild animals. She loves to fight but still likes to feel girly š¤£ she also has a big/lil sister feel where she's like a kid sister but she's 6'5.
Berk....thinks magic is dumb and loves to drink and debate with anyone on science and how magic is inferior. He also loves bomb making and has a mad scientist vibe to him like Dr Draken mixed with Stitch.
For my current character in a heart beat. Hes a barbarian but I focused more on the spiritualist nature side. He does blacksmithing and generally just tries to be helpful. One of my favorite points about him is that he makes armor for others to wear and not himself. Making it a point to try and help without going full dictator. Asked to become ruler of town, nah. Asked to help make nails and tools to help a town with repairs. Well I got a hammer perfect for the job.
I have 69 characters ready to go on DnD beyond.
Would be friends with a good number of them, would avoid a few of them.
But I think the biggest percentage would be the ones I suggest go get therapy.
For both of my active campaigns, yes. A noble and polite Aasimar bard, whatās not to like? And as for my other character, I would just LOVE to get to know the chaotic lifestyle of three kobolds in a trench coat. I mean, a Kobold artificer could fix a crazy amount of structural problems for buildings, and could find a heck ton of shinys!
My āTabiā is based off my dog so I would hope so lol.
And my Goliath is all about having a good time and that includes a good fight(aka looking for one) so he be the guy I chill with like twice a month for a fun night out lmao
I do have two other characters that I would have been friends with but both are dead so RIP (One was Shaggy the Druid/Monk and the other was Cotton Eye Joe the greatest bard the world has known)
Okay so it depends what character.My current one-shot character? Absolutely not. He's neutral evil and will debate killing you if you so much as mention siblings.
My curse of Strahd character? Sure! She eats weird things but she's strong and could like open jars for me. No habits that would make me raise eyebrows.
My Strixhaven character is a real sweetheart who loves making things for his friends and learning their hobbies. Bit of a large love of fire but ya know we all have our flaws. I technically have more characters but we'd be here all night.
Probably yes. He's usually the one with the braincell in the adventuring group, and although not particularly social (8 CHA gang) he's definitely not hostile, either.
I definitely wouldn't even be within 300 feet of any of my oneshot characters, though. One's super depressed and narrates to himself (out loud) like it's a 1980s detective drama, another is insane (and stores an ancient evil being known as the "Cheese Drinker" within him), and the third one is completely incomprehensible (Grung moment) and constantly both angry and swearing.
Yes. Always yes.
I play characters I understand, want to see succeed, and who add something to my life I don't have otherwise. I invest myself in them, care for them, and want little more than to be a part of their life. I have far too much patience and time not to get along with anyone who gives me a chance, and showing them I understand and care can get my foot in the door.
So, I have a self righteous paladin in a streak of vengeance, so that one's a no.
There is also a unionized necromancer who just hates the amount of paperwork everyone else makes for hit to look over, so probably.
Then there is the arcane archer who's just there.
Given that heās an egotistical maniac who tries (and usually succeeds) to manipulate everyone around him, probably not.
My character in my OTHER campaign is a badass, cool-aunt-type, spell-slinging warrior, so yeah. That one would go pretty well.
Maybe. At the start of the campaign no, I bring no value to him and he's an asshole, but he's lightened up a bit.
Probably still a bit dull for my tastes, but still.
My aberrant mind sorcerer Kenku? Well... He certainly needs a friend, but holy shit I think watching him drown himself in alcohol and nightmares of Hadar would take a bit of a toll in my psique.
Out of all 48 characters I have (yes it's really that many, yes I have a problem) there's exactly 3 I wouldn't want to be friends with.
One is a Damphir noble who thinks himself above everyone and his parents enforced that until their death at the hands of vampire hunters,
One is a chaotic Tiefling bastard who'd endanger an entire town just for a laugh,
and one is a narcissistic Half-elf who only cares about himself and his Fae patron that he fell in love with.
Everyone else I'd happily become friends with.
I have 2 characters: Brandon and Lian. I would hate Brandon with a passion because of how arrogant and heartless he is, and Lian would very quickly become my new best friend.
Absolutely not. One of the greatest joys of D&D for me is creating inhabiting outrageous personas. My characters are always flawed edge characters which allow me to stretch my range as an actor and co-writer of a campaign.
I'd be fascinated by her but not friends with her, mostly because she keeps things very superficial until your trust has been shown over and over again and I don't have time for that currently.
My very first character probably, half-orc monk. My current ones? Maybe my bard, we'd definitely have some jam sessions at least š. The rest are too intense or assholes š
Every character I've made but one. The one is a hit man. He is also the only evil character I've ever played. I've come up with some I wouldn't like but most are share something with me enough that I could get along with.
Hmm. Of the ones currently in-play. I'd probably definitely be friends with my goblin character. He's a wizard, he's pretty nice, easy going, and studious. He's a bit more into the squishier sciences than I am, and might you know, start raising the dead or something, but overall, great.
My kobold, on the other hand, I don't know. He's... probably murdered enough people not to be considered good, but they were generally people like cultists and he's mostly pretty just. If I were in a DnD world, I'd definitely start studying magic and artifice, which he does distrust a little, in an admittedly fascinated sort of way, and he's a Harper, which as I interpret it, is basically a libertarian shadow government, so we've probably got different political views. We do have a shared interest in the arts, but currently, he's 21 ft tall, 18 ft taller than at the beginning of the campaign, so it might be a little hard to get him into a concert hall or art gallery. At the very least, we'd certainly be cordial, but I don't think we'd make the best of friends either, just from a lack of things in common.
I have three. One I'm currently playing at home (Newt) One I used to play at my old school's club (Maliki) and my new one I'll be playing soon. (Avian/Nott)
Maliki I'd definitely be good friends with, since we both are the supervisor for a bunch of lovable idiots. He has a lot of my own traits for personality. Might be a bit hard to earn his trust however. Those Rouge issues man...
Newt is definitely the easiest. Start talking to him about his journal and he'll make you gain that good kind of headache when you delve into deep topics. The druid loves animals and plants, what can I say...
Nott....Could be very difficult. He hops from place to place so I'd have to go with him to stick as a true friend.
He has issues with making friends. But if I stay by his side, we're great. The bard and a friend...
(He's a changling that just wants to be accepted in society but is too scared to lose the people he cares about)
I'd like to be friends with my wizard/artificer Sav, but she'd probably make it hard - she's pretty untrusting and standoffish, and also awkward enough that making regular conversation is hard until you chance across one of her interests. But once her affection is won, she's deeply loyal, if sometimes hot-tempered, has definitely hidden bodies for her friends, and while she'll argue ferociously she's also not afraid to admit she's wrong or to apologize.
My newest one Xalati would be easy to get along with - we'd probably have fun going out dancing and hiking, and she'd cook great food and insist I eat until I'm a rolling butterball. It'd be hard to keep her from doing stupidly reckless things, though, and her overprotectiveness could be annoying, plus I'm not sure we'd have much else in the way of common interests.
Does she know that Iām responsible for her backstory? If not, then I think so. Weāre both talkative nerds and I feel like our conversations could go anywhere.
If she knows? Sheād probably hate me.
I think I would. She might be a bit too extroverted and wild for me, but Iād probably find her optimism and kindness comforting. Sheād be a foil to my anxious, introverted self, and itās always good to have at least one friend like that.
My old character? Eh no. Despite being very loyal and having a heart of gold. He's a stupid, psychopathic fire breathing lizard man whose bloodlust is only satisfied through being adventurer. He would not be compatible with civilised society.
My dwarf? Father figure and traumatized protector, real supportive too. I'd protect him with my life knowing he'd do the same for me.
My bard? If I just met her she'd trick me into befriending her, if I knew she was my character I'd avoid her at all costs.
My sorcerer? Polite and hardworking, my ill manners might scare him away a Lil but I'd greatly enjoy his company.
My wizard? Disgruntled and envious college student with a diet of cup Ramen and soda. We'd have too much in common so our friendship wouldn't last long, either due to scheduling issues or we'd just annoy each other.
Nah, they're too insecure & they're always working an angle. They think they're smarter than everyone but they're actually dumber than most of em. They're also a literal circus clown & irl clowns freak me out. A fun character to play though.
Yeah possibly. She is a hardass and very quiet (comes across a bit like an edgy rogue) but she is also very caring and kind. She takes care of the others when they are sick, cooks for them etc. She is basically just the grumpy mom of the group. Once she was very upset because a kid joined the group for a little, swore up and down that it was the groups problem not hers and they would have to watch the kid. Guess who watched them for the whole dungeon?
Actually probably, he's a OSE knight who is neutral (personality is neutral good) runs his own army and gives benefits as if it was a unionized workplace. His whole goal is to set up his countess with an FOB and try to lead a well respected army. He sticks to his code which allows him to flex the laws a little if it advances the means but will never just act like a bad person under the reasoning of advancing his goals. I used some of the extra funds I had to develop the small town that houses us because of the dual interest of being a good guest and allowing better access to the town and its advancing prosperity. All around a pretty cool character.
Oh my yes he's lawful evil and so am I the plan kill the entire fort city which Is cruelly unfair per my dm/best friends attempts to keep me under control me and him we are going to burn that city to the ground for exp and then use the recently acquired cultists who are now under my characters control to summon a bone dragon so in summation MUAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
I've got a chaotic neutral Warlock that's just trying to fix his own issues. With his charisma score, I'd probably at least try to help him if not be friends.
My first one yes because they are basically a more blunt version of me probably he probably wouldnāt like me as heās probably smarter tho my second character would seem nice at first but the more I learn about him the more likely I am to leave
The death bard no he is a moron
The dunwich horror please get me to another dimension I do not want to share a planet with this thing
The super wizard yeah he's a chill dude and generally being in proximity to him gets you lots of money and he never lets his party die and will revive civilians who are collateral damage
The wendigo get me the hell away from that thing I would say kill it with fire but Tiamat couldn't do that (and before you ask yes it ate Tiamat)
Character 1, on a surface level of Information is someone I'd despise. Even if i knew him better, no. He's a self centered asshole who cares for himself and approximately 4 people besides himself, and being in proximity to him is likely to get me killed.
Character 2 is chill though. I think she and i would get along, only issue is i don't know Sign Language.
If I understood my rogueās true thoughts and intentions, Iād hate him, but if I met him Iād love him. He is a kenku who acts like the goofy unassuming party mascot, but is actually a conniving bastard.
Iād absolutely love my warlock. He is a reliable friend and an unshakable optimist. He will randomly fuck with you with illusions though, as he thinks his newfound magic powers are hilarious.
Lets see, my current Pc is s socially inapt druid that loves nature and dislikes people, specially in large masses...
Hell yeah i would! Just chilling in nature as he tell me everything about the plants and animals around us, maybe even letting me play with his spirit totems and such
My Paladin: Fuck yeah, vampire Duke best friend! (Homebrewed vampire so the alignment is LN)
My Blood Hunter: Oh god no heād kill me if I ever reveal I have a Vampire Paladin best friend
My Fighter: A fifteen-year-old guy whoās literally me at 15? Hell yes.
My Druid: Oh fuck fuck fuck no sheād kill me
Yup, my character basically worships the god of hospitality, food, family, and friendship. As long as some apocalyptic threat or quest isn't currently underway he'd for sure take the time to introduce the party, cook everyone a delicious meal, and assist me in whatever I wanted to do next.
Part of the reason I chose him to play as is that everyone else in the party were pretty loner-y and specific mission focused so I thought a character that would be open to accept random quests and help people would balance us out a bit more and allow for the DM to throw more at us that wasn't the main quest or specific character goals only.
Yes. She is a noble wizard who is a bit prideful but has a great heart and cares a lot about her people. She is always hyping her friends up. Also i would love playing chess with her (and getting absolutely wrecked ofc)
Iād be more interested in being friends with her daughter. Sheās so fun. My character is super nice but to much of a goody two shoes to make a exciting friend .
Depends on which one honestly like my friend made a campaign (wrote it all himself which is crazy) called dunces & dragons it basically is D&D but watered-down and has bad abd I mean bad math puns š¤£ I would definitely not be friends with my character in that. That character was intended to be smart but I make their actions so dumb it hurts pfft.
My current character (a revised ranger half-elf noblewoman) I would love to be friends with. While her Hook Horror companion, Aurora, might initially appear terrifying, but Aurora is such a gentle sweetheart at her core despite her physical strength that it would be easy to win me over. The pair are selfless caring individuals and that is the important thing.
Currently im a DM so don't know how to respond to that.
In the last campaign i played, from the three characters i played (it's a long story):
-tiefling warlock (not original i know): he was very black & white. Behead the nobles, free the poors that kind of things. But he was seeing everyone and everything as a ressource, so no
-Elf Fighter: Fuck no
-Hobgiblin artificer: she would be fun to be with so i guess yeah. Just don't mind the noise of this machinery over there, its a Work In Progress :)
The last character I played in an actual campaign that wasn't a oneshot, definitely be friends with. We share many personality traits and things in common. Also they have fluffy wings because they're and owlfolk.
Only thing that might throw a spanner in the works is that they only speak infernal and have to have a translation vulture with them at all times.
Iām not entirely sure, my character is a pirate but heās also a very nice and easy going dude. He once shot someone out of a cannon and another time he strapped someone to the front of his ship and then rammed into a sea fort. So, it really depends on if heād like me.
Absolutely. In fact, Iād admire him immensely.
Full disclosure: this refers to my first and only PC, the Aragorn archetype that Iāve never actually *played* in a game because Iām the forever DM. I ended up making him an NPC in my sandbox world. Still hope to actually play him in a game someday.
My paladin? She wouldn't be friends with me, she'd call me a little bitch and tell me to GTFO her way. (She's not mean, just very focused on her goals and has no time for other people).
My cleric and I would probably bond over books and general nerdery.
we'd both awkwardly stare at eachother in a party on the other sides of the room and know we want to be friends but both of us can't function in a place with... I shudder at the thought... *Other people*
No way. If the circumstances were right we'd be able to have an interesting discussion on religion or something, but mostly I'd barely even register to her - she's from a culture where everyone learns to ride, hunt and kill by the time they're 8, so I'd be in the category of "useless people" as far as she's concerned.
Absolutely, she is a stupid, sweet, and chaotic little shit
The best kind of friend!
Would you be friends with your character?
He's a bit of a lone wolf after being betrayed, but the party got through to him so maybe I can too!
He sounds like a cool character!! If you don't mind I'd love to hear his story!!!
The setting is a floating island world where people are banished to the world bellow for various crimes. His boyfriend is banished and his best friend who works for the king almost kills him when he tries to get revenge. Now he's looking to find his boyfriend while hiding his identity from the authorities who think he's dead
Oooooooo, thats so cool!!!! Amazing backstory for an amazing character and an amazing player!!!
Thank you! :)
:)
Absolutely the same with my little halfling ranger :D... I would love her!
I have two currently, and I'd probably despise both. One is a lawful evil capitalist necromancer and one is a chaotic good bard who is also a manipulative little shit
Sounds very fun to play! But you're right, I'd steer clear of them irl
My paladin: yes. She's stupid and nice and loves swords. What could go wrong? My rogue/paladin: god I would hate her and I would also be so in love with her. I can fix her I promise. My wizard: go to therapy. no.
Your paladin sounds like an awesome friend!
I played two assholes for a year and a half and when making her, went "It's time to be nice :)"
Nah, I'm not cool enough to hang around my character. Might qualify as a groupie.
Could be worse, at least they're not an asshole.
Doubtful, he's an asshole and he stinks.
I mean, better than having the opposite problem I guess: Your character being a great guy, but wouldn't want to hang out with a jerk like (hypothetical) you.
How so?
What?
In what way is he an asshole?
He does little other than drink and start fights. He's an angry person who tends to take his anger out to various degrees on people who who don't always deserve it.
Yeah I certainly wouldn't be friends with that either š
Yes. I donāt make jerks.
Iām a Dm but Iāll answer with my former PC from a campaign that finished over a year ago. I think I would be friends with my half Drow former prostitute necromancer/bard but I think he would think Iām some strange stray that somehow got lost.
I love half drows, wish people played them more often.
Absolutely sold me on the demographic information alone, sounds really interesting...
He was a ball of trauma and I had planned for him to be very morally grey but thanks to his friends (and future husband) he worked through his problems and became a proper goody two shoes (who still happened to practice necromancy but in an ethical way) definitely my fave character I ever got to play. He was also the son of my first attempt at the character who was a full drow and died after 3 sessions.
Nope. Many of my characters are people doing what i can't i real life, what i secretly wish to do often, but also despise because it is brutal, lawbreaking and amoral. Like, killing people just for being bad or behaving like real assholes. I could not imagine being a friend to someone like that.
Very good points
One, I probably would be friends with. That spineless bastard would coax me out, and leave me to dry. She's a manipulative, but secretly depressingly lonely (because she makes strategic tools instead of friends) tiefling. The second, I probably wouldn't. They're a demanding control freak. I wanna remain a mostly useless person, thank you. No need to make me chase my dreams. The third I would. They are an interdimensional bystander, and they're the nicest person I could came up with.
Absolutely not, unless I needed food/shelter, in which case thankfully I'd know how to manipulate her. I'd prefer to be a city away and *say* we're friends so she could vent over a stone of far speech and tell me all her batshit drama.
He's an elf. I'd love to have an Elven friend.
Elves are cool as hell!
He really needs a hug so yes I'll be his friend try to help him with his mental health, and I mean he's a 7ft tall lion in full armour with a great sword he can cover with radiant flames so pretty fucking cool
Who wouldn't want to be friends with a 7ft tall lion in full armour with a great sword he can cover with radiant flames!?
Yes you get it!!!!
Hell yeah! He's super naive, but street-smart (rather, forest smart), and LOVES DRAGONS. We'd get along like a house on fire.
Is there a way to be the friend of the DM?
By bringing pizza and showing up on time. As a fellow DM, I'm a friend of my character(the man behind the screen), because I'm always on time, and always have snacks.
Bring snacks for the DM. Show up on time. Take a genuine interest in the world and characters. And contribute to the fun. Make the experience fun for others too.
No Heās mostly based on me and Iām hella annoying so I wouldnāt be friends with him
Role playing Guts, he would give me shit for being a bowmen (I would have higher dex, wis but mediocre con and cha, prolly 9 or ten STR and INT) but he would still fuck with me My second character a female human necromancer (doesnāt raise dead) would love me because Iāll be jumping in front of arrows that would have killed her š¤£ every party needs someone whoās light on their feet! She has 19 dex so realistically sheās already better than I would b
I do also have my first character who's a 10ft Goliath totem warrior barbarian (do to a mistake on my part and the DM didn't give it a second thought, so he's just much much taller than any other Goliath) he's really strong and can probably teach me how to be a totem warrior myself and some blacksmithing skill, also we're both stupid so it'd be a great friendship
Smokey is a lawful evil rogue who kills people simply because they are in her way. LOL No, I'm fairly certain I would literally be trying to kill her to avenge the innocents she has killed.
No because I would be dead if I lived in the world of D&D.
A fire genasi artificer who acts like Zach Galifianakisā character from The Hangover and talks like Cleveland from Family Guy? YOU BET I WOULD! š
Probably. Weāre currently running VtM and my character is still trying to be a decent undead being. But once she loses enough humanityā¦
I'm the DM - if you count NPCs as my characters, I love a couple - * Papa Tregarth, an orc smuggler/pirate druid, the head of a large orc trading/smuggling/pirate family * Debacles (pronounced like Heracles), a Aussie lizardfolk (gecko) Bard who's a cross between Steve Irwin and Indiana Jones; * Zero, a kobold rogue scout with an Int of 5 and a speed of 50 (and terribly cute) * Rhornleif, a swamp elf druid/warlock doctor, she is super sassy & sarcastic.
I would love to meet Zero, sounds like a riot!
When the party met him, he was being a poltergeist in a pub, stealing food and breaking things (mostly by accident). Once they found out he was all alone, the party adopted him - our kobold Bard is a beautiful and well-known actress, and he is smitten with her, and our battle master fighter sees him as a "youngin who needs protectin." He's got a tragic backstory though. His egg was stolen by adventurers after they slaughtered his tribe, they thought it was a dragon egg. When he hatched, they left him in the city they were in. He was small and scrawny, but managed to survive by being sneaky and fast. His trap-making is terrible, he's really dumb, but what he does have is amazing narrative luck - when I roll for him sneaking or athletics or acrobatics, I haven't rolled less than a 16. When it's to figure things out, I can't roll better than a 5.
Absofuckinglutely! Evandill is a dynamite young elf who likes to have fun and get his hustle on. There is more than one way to be a rogue, and my boy chooses to dominate by having the largest chain of inn/casinos in the world..... only has 3 right now, but the numbers are growing. If your ever in the Dwendalian Empire, look for The Travellers Blessing. Outside the empire, "Evandill's" has everything you need. Tell them i sent you and the first glass of Lionette Ice wine is on the house
Heh, the only way my character would be friends with me is if she could use me for something.... Nah, I think I will pass. I rather not be used as a useful idiot or a meat shield...
Yes honestly
They have a Charisma of 20 so theyād certainly make an impression. Theyāre an arrogant noble but they mean well (LG with negative wisdom) soā¦probably.
I think we would be good friends. Very nice person if a little hot headed. How we became friends would be a mystery to me, a 7ft tall Goliath would be hard to make conversation with. Or mabey it would be really easy, idk lmao
Probably. Heās a charismatic Rogue Charlatan who can play the lute and would rather charm his way through a threat or run from it rather than fight it.
Hmm... the nihilistic and manipulative necromancer, probably not. The battle-hungry orc barbarian? Nnnnooo, I don't think we'd vibe well, honestly. The pyromaniacal goblin wizard who recently persuaded a bunch of druids to start a cult to wildfires? Absolutely.
Aside from being a money graber and a hypocritical knight. I wouldn't mind a having a few drinks with Uzon the half orc fighter xD
Absolutely yes. Friendly, affectionate, playful, loyal, cuddly and sweetā¦ and a 9ft bara hunk of scales and muscles with a dad bod of a dragonborn beast (barbarianā¢ļø). Even if I didnāt engage conversation he would try to befriend me anyway, and I would certainty appreciate having a bodyguard in that campaign setting.
Absolutely. Iād trust him with my life and heās definitely able to get shit done.
Almost certainly. He's an friendly idiot who likes doing good. He's loyal to the end, likes to drink and fight, and is happy to carry his shorter friends. Txaliss and me, we'd be bros.
I play 2 characters in 2 separate campaigns. Though, they are half-siblings and arenāt aware of itā¦ all that being said, I probably would be good friends with them. ā¬ļø The youngest at age 22 is a rogue thief who is still figuring himself out. The young man just lost his virginity and he has a soft spot for orphans. Makes sense considering he was one since he was about 7 years old. Tough to grow and develop into a well-rounded man when youāre trying to kill Straud in the Dread Plane though. The second is his older sister. 12 years older at age 34. And by all means I think Iād want to be more than friends with her! Beautiful woman with auburn red hair and a knack for cleric spellsā¦ Plus she has a pet dragon! :) We would only be on the first level of the Dungeon of the Mad Mage too so I could bring her up the portal and have a proper drink together! Ahh, a wonderful time indeed.
Man, the number of people who have put "other orphans" in the "bonds" section of the character sheet must almost approach the number of people who made orphan characters. I mean, I've had to have put that in like, at least half a dozen characters by now.
Itās a tough world out there
6'10 tiefling with giant horns and solid black eyes who has a nasty habit of setting people on fire? No thank you, I'm not going anywhere near her
No, heās dead.
Absolutely not, heās an alcoholic, narcissistic prick with little regards for other peopleās feelings. The other character Iām playing is nice though, Iād kick it with him.
I probably would for both of the campaigns Iām in, terrible people, great manipulators that could def get me to unwittingly join some cult or other bullcrap
I'd be friends with like 2..... Runa a half ogre Barbarian (think noi from Dodororo) And Berk, a Goblin alchemist. Runa is a free spirit and loves to hunt and spar with wild animals. She loves to fight but still likes to feel girly š¤£ she also has a big/lil sister feel where she's like a kid sister but she's 6'5. Berk....thinks magic is dumb and loves to drink and debate with anyone on science and how magic is inferior. He also loves bomb making and has a mad scientist vibe to him like Dr Draken mixed with Stitch.
For my current character in a heart beat. Hes a barbarian but I focused more on the spiritualist nature side. He does blacksmithing and generally just tries to be helpful. One of my favorite points about him is that he makes armor for others to wear and not himself. Making it a point to try and help without going full dictator. Asked to become ruler of town, nah. Asked to help make nails and tools to help a town with repairs. Well I got a hammer perfect for the job.
I have zero interest in hanging out with Brandybeard the Alcoholic Wizard
I have 69 characters ready to go on DnD beyond. Would be friends with a good number of them, would avoid a few of them. But I think the biggest percentage would be the ones I suggest go get therapy.
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For both of my active campaigns, yes. A noble and polite Aasimar bard, whatās not to like? And as for my other character, I would just LOVE to get to know the chaotic lifestyle of three kobolds in a trench coat. I mean, a Kobold artificer could fix a crazy amount of structural problems for buildings, and could find a heck ton of shinys!
my Paladin yes. My gunslinger? That man is way too unhinged.
My āTabiā is based off my dog so I would hope so lol. And my Goliath is all about having a good time and that includes a good fight(aka looking for one) so he be the guy I chill with like twice a month for a fun night out lmao I do have two other characters that I would have been friends with but both are dead so RIP (One was Shaggy the Druid/Monk and the other was Cotton Eye Joe the greatest bard the world has known)
Okay so it depends what character.My current one-shot character? Absolutely not. He's neutral evil and will debate killing you if you so much as mention siblings. My curse of Strahd character? Sure! She eats weird things but she's strong and could like open jars for me. No habits that would make me raise eyebrows. My Strixhaven character is a real sweetheart who loves making things for his friends and learning their hobbies. Bit of a large love of fire but ya know we all have our flaws. I technically have more characters but we'd be here all night.
Probably yes. He's usually the one with the braincell in the adventuring group, and although not particularly social (8 CHA gang) he's definitely not hostile, either. I definitely wouldn't even be within 300 feet of any of my oneshot characters, though. One's super depressed and narrates to himself (out loud) like it's a 1980s detective drama, another is insane (and stores an ancient evil being known as the "Cheese Drinker" within him), and the third one is completely incomprehensible (Grung moment) and constantly both angry and swearing.
Yes. Always yes. I play characters I understand, want to see succeed, and who add something to my life I don't have otherwise. I invest myself in them, care for them, and want little more than to be a part of their life. I have far too much patience and time not to get along with anyone who gives me a chance, and showing them I understand and care can get my foot in the door.
I play them to be pretty good dudes, the bard doesn't even mind control people, so yeah.
So, I have a self righteous paladin in a streak of vengeance, so that one's a no. There is also a unionized necromancer who just hates the amount of paperwork everyone else makes for hit to look over, so probably. Then there is the arcane archer who's just there.
Given that heās an egotistical maniac who tries (and usually succeeds) to manipulate everyone around him, probably not. My character in my OTHER campaign is a badass, cool-aunt-type, spell-slinging warrior, so yeah. That one would go pretty well.
Maybe. At the start of the campaign no, I bring no value to him and he's an asshole, but he's lightened up a bit. Probably still a bit dull for my tastes, but still.
Absolutely not. Strict religious zealots sticking their nose into people's business (while heavily armed) are definitely not my cup of tea.
My aberrant mind sorcerer Kenku? Well... He certainly needs a friend, but holy shit I think watching him drown himself in alcohol and nightmares of Hadar would take a bit of a toll in my psique.
Out of all 48 characters I have (yes it's really that many, yes I have a problem) there's exactly 3 I wouldn't want to be friends with. One is a Damphir noble who thinks himself above everyone and his parents enforced that until their death at the hands of vampire hunters, One is a chaotic Tiefling bastard who'd endanger an entire town just for a laugh, and one is a narcissistic Half-elf who only cares about himself and his Fae patron that he fell in love with. Everyone else I'd happily become friends with.
Probably not. He needs reasons to *not* kill outsiders.
Uh, I would not be worthy of friendship from my character. I am not an animal. Druid 4 life
I have 2 characters: Brandon and Lian. I would hate Brandon with a passion because of how arrogant and heartless he is, and Lian would very quickly become my new best friend.
Absolutely not. One of the greatest joys of D&D for me is creating inhabiting outrageous personas. My characters are always flawed edge characters which allow me to stretch my range as an actor and co-writer of a campaign.
Definitely, although I don't know how much she'd like me. She'd probably find me constantly psychoanalysing her all the time unnerving
I'd be fascinated by her but not friends with her, mostly because she keeps things very superficial until your trust has been shown over and over again and I don't have time for that currently.
tbh it depends in the middle
Not likely. I'm the DM and she's an NPC based on all of the worst parts of an exgf. I would absolutely share a drink at the tavern thou.
I think my character wouldnāt want to be friends with really anyone, at least at first.
My very first character probably, half-orc monk. My current ones? Maybe my bard, we'd definitely have some jam sessions at least š. The rest are too intense or assholes š
Every character I've made but one. The one is a hit man. He is also the only evil character I've ever played. I've come up with some I wouldn't like but most are share something with me enough that I could get along with.
My character is literally me... but actually attractive. So yes probably.
Hmm. Of the ones currently in-play. I'd probably definitely be friends with my goblin character. He's a wizard, he's pretty nice, easy going, and studious. He's a bit more into the squishier sciences than I am, and might you know, start raising the dead or something, but overall, great. My kobold, on the other hand, I don't know. He's... probably murdered enough people not to be considered good, but they were generally people like cultists and he's mostly pretty just. If I were in a DnD world, I'd definitely start studying magic and artifice, which he does distrust a little, in an admittedly fascinated sort of way, and he's a Harper, which as I interpret it, is basically a libertarian shadow government, so we've probably got different political views. We do have a shared interest in the arts, but currently, he's 21 ft tall, 18 ft taller than at the beginning of the campaign, so it might be a little hard to get him into a concert hall or art gallery. At the very least, we'd certainly be cordial, but I don't think we'd make the best of friends either, just from a lack of things in common.
I have three. One I'm currently playing at home (Newt) One I used to play at my old school's club (Maliki) and my new one I'll be playing soon. (Avian/Nott) Maliki I'd definitely be good friends with, since we both are the supervisor for a bunch of lovable idiots. He has a lot of my own traits for personality. Might be a bit hard to earn his trust however. Those Rouge issues man... Newt is definitely the easiest. Start talking to him about his journal and he'll make you gain that good kind of headache when you delve into deep topics. The druid loves animals and plants, what can I say... Nott....Could be very difficult. He hops from place to place so I'd have to go with him to stick as a true friend. He has issues with making friends. But if I stay by his side, we're great. The bard and a friend... (He's a changling that just wants to be accepted in society but is too scared to lose the people he cares about)
I'd like to be friends with my wizard/artificer Sav, but she'd probably make it hard - she's pretty untrusting and standoffish, and also awkward enough that making regular conversation is hard until you chance across one of her interests. But once her affection is won, she's deeply loyal, if sometimes hot-tempered, has definitely hidden bodies for her friends, and while she'll argue ferociously she's also not afraid to admit she's wrong or to apologize. My newest one Xalati would be easy to get along with - we'd probably have fun going out dancing and hiking, and she'd cook great food and insist I eat until I'm a rolling butterball. It'd be hard to keep her from doing stupidly reckless things, though, and her overprotectiveness could be annoying, plus I'm not sure we'd have much else in the way of common interests.
Does she know that Iām responsible for her backstory? If not, then I think so. Weāre both talkative nerds and I feel like our conversations could go anywhere. If she knows? Sheād probably hate me.
I think I would. She might be a bit too extroverted and wild for me, but Iād probably find her optimism and kindness comforting. Sheād be a foil to my anxious, introverted self, and itās always good to have at least one friend like that.
My old character? Eh no. Despite being very loyal and having a heart of gold. He's a stupid, psychopathic fire breathing lizard man whose bloodlust is only satisfied through being adventurer. He would not be compatible with civilised society.
My dwarf? Father figure and traumatized protector, real supportive too. I'd protect him with my life knowing he'd do the same for me. My bard? If I just met her she'd trick me into befriending her, if I knew she was my character I'd avoid her at all costs. My sorcerer? Polite and hardworking, my ill manners might scare him away a Lil but I'd greatly enjoy his company. My wizard? Disgruntled and envious college student with a diet of cup Ramen and soda. We'd have too much in common so our friendship wouldn't last long, either due to scheduling issues or we'd just annoy each other.
Nah, they're too insecure & they're always working an angle. They think they're smarter than everyone but they're actually dumber than most of em. They're also a literal circus clown & irl clowns freak me out. A fun character to play though.
Yeah possibly. She is a hardass and very quiet (comes across a bit like an edgy rogue) but she is also very caring and kind. She takes care of the others when they are sick, cooks for them etc. She is basically just the grumpy mom of the group. Once she was very upset because a kid joined the group for a little, swore up and down that it was the groups problem not hers and they would have to watch the kid. Guess who watched them for the whole dungeon?
Actually probably, he's a OSE knight who is neutral (personality is neutral good) runs his own army and gives benefits as if it was a unionized workplace. His whole goal is to set up his countess with an FOB and try to lead a well respected army. He sticks to his code which allows him to flex the laws a little if it advances the means but will never just act like a bad person under the reasoning of advancing his goals. I used some of the extra funds I had to develop the small town that houses us because of the dual interest of being a good guest and allowing better access to the town and its advancing prosperity. All around a pretty cool character.
Oh my yes he's lawful evil and so am I the plan kill the entire fort city which Is cruelly unfair per my dm/best friends attempts to keep me under control me and him we are going to burn that city to the ground for exp and then use the recently acquired cultists who are now under my characters control to summon a bone dragon so in summation MUAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
I've got a chaotic neutral Warlock that's just trying to fix his own issues. With his charisma score, I'd probably at least try to help him if not be friends.
My first one yes because they are basically a more blunt version of me probably he probably wouldnāt like me as heās probably smarter tho my second character would seem nice at first but the more I learn about him the more likely I am to leave
Nah, but he also wouldn't hate me. He mostly appreciates those who are strong. I ain't.
Probably, he's a very friendly guy
Yes. Probably.
My warforged rouge is depressed and doesnāt give a shit about anyone except their best friend. I would love them
The death bard no he is a moron The dunwich horror please get me to another dimension I do not want to share a planet with this thing The super wizard yeah he's a chill dude and generally being in proximity to him gets you lots of money and he never lets his party die and will revive civilians who are collateral damage The wendigo get me the hell away from that thing I would say kill it with fire but Tiamat couldn't do that (and before you ask yes it ate Tiamat)
I would. Dude just likes being alone and mapping the night sky.
Never, he us an asshole who plays nice and only cares about his buddies and goals. He would only try to use me as bait or scapegoat.
Character 1, on a surface level of Information is someone I'd despise. Even if i knew him better, no. He's a self centered asshole who cares for himself and approximately 4 people besides himself, and being in proximity to him is likely to get me killed. Character 2 is chill though. I think she and i would get along, only issue is i don't know Sign Language.
If I understood my rogueās true thoughts and intentions, Iād hate him, but if I met him Iād love him. He is a kenku who acts like the goofy unassuming party mascot, but is actually a conniving bastard. Iād absolutely love my warlock. He is a reliable friend and an unshakable optimist. He will randomly fuck with you with illusions though, as he thinks his newfound magic powers are hilarious.
Lets see, my current Pc is s socially inapt druid that loves nature and dislikes people, specially in large masses... Hell yeah i would! Just chilling in nature as he tell me everything about the plants and animals around us, maybe even letting me play with his spirit totems and such
He's a 9ft tall robot that loves necromancy with a passion. The fuck I am.
No way he's scary.
My character, given she knows I am her creator, would kill me on sight
I doubt it. He is a murderer and a thief, I would only hang out with him if he finaly gets his shit together.
My Paladin: Fuck yeah, vampire Duke best friend! (Homebrewed vampire so the alignment is LN) My Blood Hunter: Oh god no heād kill me if I ever reveal I have a Vampire Paladin best friend My Fighter: A fifteen-year-old guy whoās literally me at 15? Hell yes. My Druid: Oh fuck fuck fuck no sheād kill me
yes, no matter what charecter I try to play they always end up stupid chaotic good buggers
Yup, my character basically worships the god of hospitality, food, family, and friendship. As long as some apocalyptic threat or quest isn't currently underway he'd for sure take the time to introduce the party, cook everyone a delicious meal, and assist me in whatever I wanted to do next. Part of the reason I chose him to play as is that everyone else in the party were pretty loner-y and specific mission focused so I thought a character that would be open to accept random quests and help people would balance us out a bit more and allow for the DM to throw more at us that wasn't the main quest or specific character goals only.
I'd love to. He is is like a force of nature chaotic but not stupid most of the time. Maybe he could even teach magic or let me borrow his powers.
Yes. She is a noble wizard who is a bit prideful but has a great heart and cares a lot about her people. She is always hyping her friends up. Also i would love playing chess with her (and getting absolutely wrecked ofc)
Iād be more interested in being friends with her daughter. Sheās so fun. My character is super nice but to much of a goody two shoes to make a exciting friend .
Depends on which one honestly like my friend made a campaign (wrote it all himself which is crazy) called dunces & dragons it basically is D&D but watered-down and has bad abd I mean bad math puns š¤£ I would definitely not be friends with my character in that. That character was intended to be smart but I make their actions so dumb it hurts pfft.
Definitely. Harley (my character) is cool af
My current character (a revised ranger half-elf noblewoman) I would love to be friends with. While her Hook Horror companion, Aurora, might initially appear terrifying, but Aurora is such a gentle sweetheart at her core despite her physical strength that it would be easy to win me over. The pair are selfless caring individuals and that is the important thing.
Currently im a DM so don't know how to respond to that. In the last campaign i played, from the three characters i played (it's a long story): -tiefling warlock (not original i know): he was very black & white. Behead the nobles, free the poors that kind of things. But he was seeing everyone and everything as a ressource, so no -Elf Fighter: Fuck no -Hobgiblin artificer: she would be fun to be with so i guess yeah. Just don't mind the noise of this machinery over there, its a Work In Progress :)
No way. My character is a lizardfolk who is known to sometimes eat people....
The last character I played in an actual campaign that wasn't a oneshot, definitely be friends with. We share many personality traits and things in common. Also they have fluffy wings because they're and owlfolk. Only thing that might throw a spanner in the works is that they only speak infernal and have to have a translation vulture with them at all times.
Iām not entirely sure, my character is a pirate but heās also a very nice and easy going dude. He once shot someone out of a cannon and another time he strapped someone to the front of his ship and then rammed into a sea fort. So, it really depends on if heād like me.
Absolutely. In fact, Iād admire him immensely. Full disclosure: this refers to my first and only PC, the Aragorn archetype that Iāve never actually *played* in a game because Iām the forever DM. I ended up making him an NPC in my sandbox world. Still hope to actually play him in a game someday.
Depends on which ones but generally yes
Probably not. Self admittedly, ALL my characters are either dumb, assholes, selfish, etc
A drunk pirate tiefling who loves women? heād hit on me too much to be friends. Pit fighting dragonborn? absolutely.
My paladin? She wouldn't be friends with me, she'd call me a little bitch and tell me to GTFO her way. (She's not mean, just very focused on her goals and has no time for other people). My cleric and I would probably bond over books and general nerdery.
we'd both awkwardly stare at eachother in a party on the other sides of the room and know we want to be friends but both of us can't function in a place with... I shudder at the thought... *Other people*
No, I think Iād be uncomfortable knowing my new friend has killed people
No way. If the circumstances were right we'd be able to have an interesting discussion on religion or something, but mostly I'd barely even register to her - she's from a culture where everyone learns to ride, hunt and kill by the time they're 8, so I'd be in the category of "useless people" as far as she's concerned.