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pastadorable · 6 months

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A little introductory post to my D&D character Dizzy! An amnesiac Half-Orc Shadow Sorcerer who’s only goal in life is to live to the fullest.

She has a pact of sorts with this entity though, this being who holds her memories and provides her power… but I’m sure it’s fiiiiiine!

Idk I just love her a lot and wanna start posting her more.

Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Idk

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cactiired · 3 months

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Masterpost for my old DnD characters and their stories!

Here's links to both Erisna's and Avira's backstories + what happened to them during the campaign for anyone that is interested! There is a lot of art in both posts, comics, portraits, character designs etc. I also included Erisna's journal entries and art.

#dungeons and dragons #dnd #my art tag?#avira barlem #erisna gaethious #original character #original character story #dnd backstory

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worldsokayestmagicalgirl · 2 months

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The first batch of pictures for Amoré's character journal are here! Also I have been so super sick that I've literally had nothing to do but to work on this for like almost 2 weeks so...

The cover to cover tour officially starts here. All I can say about the front & back is that I lament my lack of experience with my Cricut when I made these decals. I only had 2 "fun" colors to work with at the time & I was still getting comfortable drawing in Procreate, so my silhouette art leaves a lot to be desired compared to some stuff I've made recently. I also found it's incredibly easy to burn this leather book.

But she's volume one, everything with her is a learning experience, & I realized as much as it helps to have a mini heat press for tight corners & small spaces, the cloth barrier they suggest you use between the vinyl & the iron tends to make things harder to press on this scale. So instead I gotta quickly tap straight on the transfer film & hope I don't burn anything around it :(´◦ω◦｀):ﾟﾟ

So at the risk of thoroughly exposing my inner theater kid, Amoré set the precedent with how I went forward creating campaign characters. I started off collecting 5 songs to make a mini story arc (almost like a show choir set list 🙃) that helps me figure out an outline for the kind of story I wanna give them.

Somehow Amoré ended up with a truly horrendous blend of rock & theatre. Absolutely incredibe. No wonder she's always such a dramatic bitch.

It was a lot easier to go in & add little decals around these lyrics. I'm definitely cursed with the Too Much™ gene, but I enjoy the little pops of color they give ✨ plus it justifies me hoarding all these vinyl scraps printing stuff this small lol.

Stat sheet!

In all honesty, as my first character I had no fucking clue what I was doing when I placed these & if I could go back & change one thing I'd probably swap her Intelligence & her Wisdom. She’s definitely more people smart than book smart.

But everything else is...very accurate. She has all the upper body strength of a chicken nugget. Plus on top of the (already) negative I traded disadvantage on everything DEX for magic crystal shoes that can be periodically harvested. Just a way for her to carry around the family fortune without actually having to return to the vault✨

For something that started so average, her CON became a monster & always comes in clutch for her alcohol tolerance. I've played variations of her across a few different one shots & I always manage to roll well for anything alcohol related. The dice do respect a bit 🤣

Spells on the other hand, I floundered with a lot at first because we’re not a combat heavy game, but then I found Chaos Bolt & that was that. It’s essentially Amoré in spell form & I’ve had a ton of fun with it over the years. Also Mage Armor cuz my girl is SO DISTRESSINGLY SQUISHY.

Cantrips were more or less a bit of a toss up. Message was fun for the sheer idea of her using it to talk shit during social events without being caught. But aside from Light serving fun backstory purposes the other 3 are kinda just what looked fun ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ unless you count the idea that she would absolutely delight in zapping handshakes.

From there, I wanted to extend the world map made by our wonderful DM @cappierong into a full scroll. Ya know, for the aesthetic ✨

Our campaign started in Civania, where Amoré's main Estate is. I just wanted a quick mock up to reference, so I edited a preexisting picture I found that checked all the boxes (large, on a plateau, accessible only by bridge) and then absolutely smothered it in flowers.

But anyways... This is primarily where Diana & Amoré grew up together in their decade of backstory ✨

There was probably waaaay to much back & forth trying to keep the continuity between stuff I've already drawn & this big reference. But I think it turned out pretty ok? Not like if I make a mistake anyone will really know lol.

Scaling was also another big issue I had, & I moments where I thought something was too big I just kinda handwaved it away like "ehhhhh she's from a stupid rich family." But now I have a NEED to draw baby Diana & Amoré around like, the statue gardens or something cuz I feel like certain parts of this place are definitely ominous 👀 especially for children...

And lastly we have the back cover & the High Noble political relationship map! I normally have this closer to the front but for layout purposes it'll be here. I kinda feel like I need to do more for the decoration of it but I can’t think of anything else to add at the moment.

Sam if u read that no you didn't.

But now! Other than a family portrait that I've always wanted to draw, I think I'm ready to move onto the art for Season 1 : Arc 2. It's a pretty hefty amount of art in comparison to others, so I gotta get busy. Especially since I think I'm gonna have to draw a few comics *sobs*

If you made it this far, thanks so much for reading! I'm always excited to talk out our little idiots so thanks for indulging me ❀(*´▽`*)❀

#duo rong #dungeons and dragons #dnd character scrapbook #duo chronicles #amore bellridge #diana blackthorn if you squint #dnd #dnd character #dnd pc #dnd oc #character creation #character study(?)#dnd backstory #season 1 #dnd art #dnd campaign #campaign art

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jesuisfinni · 23 days

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Some art of Ezra as a kid, I got lazy so it's just flats and very basic rim light. Might go back to it later but I hate rendering backgrounds with a passion 🥲🤌

Anyway, enjoy!

#art #artists on tumblr #original art #illustration #oc #original character #digital art #dnd #dnd art #dnd character #dnd bard #dnd backstory #not really backstory but i didnt know what else to put #screw backgrounds #jesuisfinniart #tiefling #dnd tiefling

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staircasecleric · 4 months

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Love the fact my dnd players will trust me to add lore to their characters

#dnd #dungeons and dragons #dnd backstory #i.love.lore.

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that110alto · 10 months

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My 2nd dnd character, a plasmoid lunar sorcerer named It (it/its).

Very creature! I am very excited to play it in an upcoming spelljammer campaign with friends.

It's backstory below the cut.

The idea is that "It" comes from a clan of plasmoids that are all asexually reproduced clones. All of them are practically identical and all of them are wholesomely dumb. They don't really speak an intelligble language, rather making strange noises to each other. They all are the same; silly, goofy, and always getting into mischief. They, to some degree, no one knows exactly why - worship the giant, astral moon jellyfish that pass by in a universe-wide migration once in a millenia. These giant omnipotent moon jellyfish are like gods to the creatures, and during the most recent migration, this particular one, excited, climbed to inch itself a little closer to the moon jellyfish - no one has ever dared to get close out of respect and fear of the jellies! As it climbed, others began to noticr and become fearful. Shortly, all of those who had taken notice were babbling in a wave of commotion as they looked on. The creatures were even more shocked when the lone climber, once upon the highest rock, seemed to *mock* the gods by morphing a moon jellyfish onto its head whilst giggling. How dare it morph into the likeness of a god! The rest of it's clan shook in horror and dismay as one of the jellies took notice, waiting for their god to strike down their lives with the force of the universe in wrathful destruction.

Curious, the giant moon jellyfish leaned in close to observe the giggling creature. The jelly gently and wordlessly brought its tentacle to the creature's forehead, and with the sting, it saw a million universes in its eyes, stars, galaxies, planets, worlds, and moons. With this touch, it had been blessed with the magic of the moons granted by the moon jellyfish.

Afterward, It was percieved as blessed by it's clanmates - touched by a god that had been feared, loved, and respected for time immemorial. The individual was exactly the same - in every single way, to every other single clone. But it, for some reason, had been chosen. (It is unknown why).

Its connection with the moon jellyfish allows it to receive visions of danger - its duty is to protect those around it, those it calls friends. It's friends, who lack any idea what kind of creature it is, call their silly little ooze bunny "It". It is adored, but lack of a shared language cause it's warnings of prophecies to never be understood.

#dnd #dnd character #dnd plasmoid #plasmoid #character creation #character design #sea bunny #moon jellyfish #spelljammer #dnd lunar sorcerer #dnd backstory #d&d #d&d plasmoid #d&d spelljammer #dnd oc #d&d oc

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cyborrrg · 11 months

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“If I had to speak about love... I’d tell him about us.”

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(commissions open)

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vatyrie-avaris · 1 month

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Love this trend I've seen people doing for their BG3 characters and had to do it myself! Thanks to @_Mythir on twitter for the template!

Vatyrie is a very openly sexual and promiscuous person. As a noble, sex was a fun pass time that also happened to piss off his family, and there were plenty of people willing to hop into bed with him. Though more often than not, those lovers either wanted something from him like prestigue or favor with the Avaris family, or they were very poor, foolish assassins. He could count the number of genuine lovers he's had on one hand. After his banishment, sex became his way of filling his want for affection and companionship; a night of fun without any actual attachment or emotional intimacy that could get him hurt. He even spent some time as a courtesan--getting sex AND gold at the same time? sounds great to him! He is not ashamed of that time, but he wouldn't go back to it since it had lost it's novelty.

So even though Vatyrie is VERY open to sex and is an incorrigible flirt at the best of times, he is extremely difficult to develop a true romance with. If he does fall, it is like a sunrise: slowly, subtly rising until you suddenly notice everything is brighter.

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half-lyfe · 1 year

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Dungeons and Dragons Character Backstory

I played my first #dnd game after a twenty five year hiatus. Earlier this week, I sat down to create a backstory for a character I'm working on. I tried to include all the pertinent information typically included. (cantrip list, origin, how magic was learned, adversary, etc) It ended up as a short story.

It's approximately a ten minute read and if you're so inclined, I wouldn't mind some constructive criticism.

I tried to use his alignment as a guide to his decisions. Can you guess his alignment? Do you think this guy can be a powerful wizard? What would he be like in your campaign?

**updated 8 May 2023. I ran his description through an AI paint program and this is what came out. It still isn't him precisely but it shows his vulnerability/insecurity mixed with a fair amount of determination to make me like the rendering. I would change the outfit and make his eye color difference much more prominent.

If this background appeals to your personal use, by all means use it and have fun with my sincere and gratuitous blessing. Make it your own. It isn't for everyone but I can imagine many adventuring paths he can walk. One way or another, he starts as an unlikely adversary. What alliances is he willing to make? How far would he go? What influence will Jeltina have for him going forward?

#dnd #dnd character #dnd backstory #creative #writing #descriptive writing #dungeons and dragons #dnd wizard

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puddle1212 · 1 year

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#my most recent character is an elf who became a rogue to protect her wife from increased crime in the area by out-criming the criminals #but also the reason for their divorce is because she went too deep into the anti-crime that it just became more crime #so her goal is to prove to her ex-wife that HER crime is actually the good crime and she has just become a criminal with good intentions #and a growing body count #dnd backstory #dnd character ideas

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illustrationsbyjoan · 6 months

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This is Tahia - she is my half elf rogue. She used to live on a farm but things were never the same after her father disappeared. After he left she started to get into a bit of trouble. Acting out by stealing small things like some food from the kitchen. Not because they didn't have any food at home but because the thrill made her feel alive. She is currently tagging along with another group, looking for some adventure.

#dnd art #dnd character #dnd #dnd stuff #dnd campaign #dnd5e #dnd character art #roll 20 #dungeons and dragons #dnd backstory #dnd rogue #rogue #illustration #illustrations #medieval #procreate art

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the-goblin-queenn · 29 days

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This is Clink! She is my dnd character Tink’s sister! She’s a big part of her back story so I wanted to draw her!

Oohhh tramaaa~

#dnd #goblin oc #goblin girl #goblin #dnd character #dnd5e #dnd art #dnd backstory #original character #original art #artwork #art

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mercury-and-scry · 9 months

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Alastair's childhood was....lonely.

#my art #my ocs #dnd #dungeons and dragons #dnd oc #dnd character #dnd tiefling #oc: alastair #dnd fighter #dungeons and dragons oc #dnd backstory #tbh I don't think this looks very good but uhhhhhh! idc!! post!!!!!#once again another piece I will id when I have the strength/energy

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worldsokayestmagicalgirl · 1 year

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Shrieking into the void for a few seconds because I just hit 25 pages & 11k words on the (DM requested) INSANELY detailed backstory for the new campaign I’ll be starting soon.

I've officially hit novella territory & I'm still not done _(:3 」∠)_ this is the longest thing I've written in ages & I kinda equally impressed/horrified.

And I thought I overdid it when Amoré's backstory came out 17 pages. 😮‍💨

Watch this be what makes me learn to print & bind books cuz now that I know how long it is I'm consumed by a need to hold it physically.

#dnd #dnd pcs #dnd backstory #creative writing #my poor fishie monk #shrieking into the void because I've already burneded everyone in my physical vicinity with this knowledge #the void will be my diary for the next few minutes #in a weird way this has made me enthusiastic about writing again #let’s see how long I last before I attempt to bind it

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ravenheartink · 4 months

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This is my son Nym, my current DnD character. Bard, half Drow, half Elf, urchin background, lil gold digger and renown “collector” of things that aren’t his. He has a crippling stage fright he manages with “totally in control” amounts of alcohol and has a pet rat called Chavela.

#dnd art #dnd character #dnd drow #half elf #dungeons and dragons #critical role #baldurs gate 3 #oc #oc art #character design #bard #dnd oc #dnd bard #dnd campaign #dnd backstory #illustration

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alan-p-49 · 3 months

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I dare you to light that lamp post with that firebolt spell of yours

#art #dnd #dnd character #dnd character art #dnd character backstory #dnd backstory

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