[LFP] [5E] [FREE] Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden [Monday] [18+]

Hello all! I’m looking to start a biweekly (once every two weeks) Icewind Dale game. I'm hoping to meet some cool people by setting this up. Just so you can get an idea of who I am: I'm 21 and live on the west coast of the USA.  I've played D&D (mostly DM'ing) for about 7 years now. I'm a very visual kind of person - I studied digital art in college for 3 years and I try to paint a clear picture in my players' heads with my descriptions. I'm not white and I'm not straight, and if you have a problem with either, click off now. With that out of the way, I'm going to list some prerequisites for my players. I require that you: Are polite about scheduling. When I say this, I mean I need at least a day's notice in advance before cancellations, and I would appreciate it if you kept on the ball about availability and communication. Don't min-max your shit. I'm a forgiving DM in that I don't like TPK'ing and I don't target or actively try to kill my players, so there's no need. I'm also relatively generous with how I do stat-rolling (as below). So do not come to me asking if you can do a sorcadinlock or the hyperspeed tabaxi roguemonk. Don't metagame. I'm fine if you've played ID:RoTF before, but learn to appreciate a thing called dramatic irony and keep your pipe shut about what monster you know is behind what door, or what trap your character doesn't know is where. Don't do a meme build. I'm okay with moment-to-moment jokes and riffs, but overarching, long-lasting concepts like "weed druid" or "murder robot" if you plan to do no character development and have no depth are out. No. Don't shit on other players. There's a thin line between making a joke about a bad roll and shutting another character or, even worse, another player down time and again. Don't be a bigot. Don't shit on people for being women, being transgender, being nonbinary, being not-white, having neurodiversity, etc.  Are able to use Roll20 for sheets/game/dice in combination with Discord for voice calling. Assuming you qualify after all of that (which I hope isn't too hard), here are the guidelines to making a character: Start at level 1. PHB, MToF, XGtE, SCAG, WGtE, TCoE material are all acceptable for character creation. If you have a UA you'd like to use, you can list it as a first preference but you must have one of the previous sources posted as a possible second option in case I decide not to allow it. I judge UA on a case-by-case basis. You can use one of the following ability score arrays, and you can lower any ability score you want (but not raise any): A: 16, 15, 14, 10, 10, 8 B: 16, 14, 13, 13, 10, 8 C: 16, 16, 10, 10, 8, 8 Finally, if all of this checks out to you, here is what I'd like for you to post if you're interested in joining: Preferred OOC Name Preferred Pronouns D&D Experience Anything of note you'd like to tell me Discord info (username#1234) Character concept*, including: Character Name Character Class Character Race Character Ability Scores Character Alignment Character Backstory Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me *Note that the first character concept might not be what you end up playing because of party roles and whatnot, but I'd still like to see what you can write to gauge your character-writing. Thanks for your consideration for reading this far! If I like the cut of your jib, I'll add you on Discord, so keep your eyes peeled.

Hello, I am interested! Here is my info: Preferred OOC Name: Freya Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers D&D Experience: about 2 years playing on and off as a player, about 3 months DMing Anything of note you'd like to tell me: I'm new to using character sheets on roll20 but am open to learning quickly Discord info (username#1234) Please DM me for this info Character concept*, including:  Character Name: Zinyra Dharenn Character Class: Fighter Character Race: High Elf Character Ability Scores:  Str 14, Dex 16, Con 13, Wis 13, Int 10, Cha 8 Character Alignment: NG Character Backstory: Zinyra grew up in a forest city, learning to fight from her brother who serves a diplomat that also lives in the city.   She left home after a tragedy struck her and her close friends, seeking to distance herself. She made a name for herself as a folk hero, and found the call to adventure. (message for completed backstory, I have it written up for DM to see). Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me: Zinyra is one of many characters I have, though she may actually be used in another campaign (I should find out soon if that is the case). If this happens, or if you'd like me to join but with another character, we can go over the other characters I have.

Preferred OOC Name Jake Preferred Pronouns He/him D&D Experience 15 years. Almost exclusively as a dm. Anything of note you'd like to tell me I can play during the week between 5 and 10 Cst. Also I am happy to play anything. I do not mind being the utility player and filling in whatever the party needs. Discord info (username#1234) the2ndredbaron#7572 Character concept*, including: Character Name Golnur Goldstone Character Class Ranger, maybe cleric? Character Race Dwarf Character Ability Scores A: str 16, dex 14 con 10 wis 8 int 15 cha 10 Character Alignment Lawful Good or Neutral Good. Character Backstory So knowing nothing about icewind dale hopefully my assumptions aren't to off. Golnur Goldstone comes from a once prominent family, that while still wealthy, has not accomplished any great deeds or garnered glory in a long time. Bored with his apprenticeship to a mining consortium to the south, he decides to adventure north. Having heard rumors of ancient ruins, treasure and glory that can be found in the perilous north. Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me This is just a jumping off point. I'm happy to play whatever.

Preferred OOC Name. Alex Preferred Pronouns. He/him D&D Experience. 4 years Anything of note you'd like to tell me Discord info (username#1234). madcapgryphon#8292 Character concept*, including: Character Name. Gnitwit Crom Character Class. Barbarian Character Race. Dwarf Character Ability Scores. STR 16, DEX 16, CON 10, WIS 10, CHA 8, INT 8 Character Alignment. Chaotic neutral Character Backstory. Mercenary who was sold out by his best friend in his group. He is hungering for revenge. And ale. And fights. And gold. I like to keep backstories vague so the DM can add their own stuff if they do wish Anything else about the character you'd like to tell

Hello, I am very interested if the games are after 6pm Pacific or on sundays. I'm in Eastern time Preferred OOC Name: simon Preferred Pronouns: he/him D&D Experience: about 5 years playing 2e, also DMing 5e for one player since this summer Anything of note you'd like to tell me: I've never played online but I'm already looking for tutorials. also English is my second language Discord info (username#1234) Please DM me for this info Character concept:  Character Name: Allan Shocket Character Class: wizard Character Race: Half-Elf Character Ability Scores:  Str 10, Dex 14, Con 13, Wis 13, Int 16, Cha 8 Character Alignment: N Character Backstory: Allan comes from a small closed traveling group of tricksters who use magic to rob and deceive people they meet. Not knowing any better, Allan followed their teachings learning magic along the way. When he meets an interesting and charming outsider, Allan thinks he could introduce them in his little group. But they would rather steal from this stranger 'protecting' Allan from a bad influence. Powerless against his community's action, Allan decided to leave them asking his best friend to follow him. They were later separated by fate, leaving him wandering, yearning for his simpler past life as well as hoping to find something more.

Preferred OOC Name: Zach Preferred Pronouns: He/Him D&D Experience: 10 years off and on w/ a mix of playing and DMing. Anything of note you'd like to tell me: I'm looking for a side game to play with chill people who want to focus on story rather than crunch. I like seeing a mix of DMing styles to help further my own DM experience and happy to play with vets and newbies alike. As a usual local forever DM, seeing newbies embrace and build really awesome characters as they get more experience is really rewarding and I understand the patience required to get to that point. I'm in the CST timezone and available Mon, Wed, Thurs evenings and open to playing new characters to fill any party role if needed. I'm also planning on running this module for my own group and would like to play through it before starting them. Discord info: Happy to send in private don't want TOO MUCH info floating around on a public forum Character concept*, including: Really looking to play a Harper Rogue with more focus on spy/intrigue than thieving who's goal is to lift up the common folk to a better quality of life. Character Name: Vimak Zinvaris Character Class Rogue Character Race: Half-elf (open to change) Character Ability Scores: Str:8 Dex:16 Con:10 Int:13 Wis:13 Cha:14 Character Alignment: Good Character Backstory: Metropolitan born and raised, Vimak grew up in Baldur's Gate. His early days spent wandering the streets finding coin for his family when he could. Often picked on for being the runt he usually kept quiet and to himself. However he was always watching and always listening. He learned there was power in information and those with wealth were willing to trade for it. This led Vimak into the services of a local duke as a spy. Pay was good and life was much better than it had been when growing up but he soon became disheartened by seeing how the work of nobles and lords came at the expense of the common people. They were often used as pawns and given little to no regard, he disavowed his position and soon there after fell in with the Harpers. There he found his skills could be put to good use in aiding those around him and thus began wandering while listening for rumors and delivering messages. Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me: Pretty open to change but hopefully you get the general idea. Been looking to play this character for a while but games keep falling through.

Oop, hope I'm not too late! Name: Loke (Loki) Experience: Pathfinder for ~8 years, mostly as DM. ~6 recent months of 5e ish. Have not played Rime of the Frostmaiden! Notes: I'm European (I speak English pretty dang well tho') - so If we use EST as an example I can't *start* later than like 4-5pm? Discord: Loke#3849 Character concept: Wholesome muscle-monk half-orc Name: Rost "Red" Class: Monk, Way of Mercy Race: Half-Orc Ability Scores: 18str, 14dex, 11con, 8int, 15wis, 8cha Alignment: Lawful Good Backstory:  Hailing from the monastic order of the Shining hand in Vaasa, Rost was an orphan left at the order's doorstep like many others. However, he was fortunate enough to grow up with parental figures in the order - growing healthy relationships with the other monks and trainees alike. Ever a gentle soul, the half-orc yearned to see and do more as he grew older. He may not be the most talented of the monks, failing to ever imbue a robe with magic as was their custom, but also lacking in direct combat skill, but his heart was in the right place - and he set out with his order's blessing with the goal of bettering the world however he could.  Character notes: I've been wanting to play a decently wholesome character for some time, and having just hopped out of a group where I played a much darker one - I think having a kinda stupid, kinda dumb mountain of a nice-fella to play in an allegedly kinda dark setting would be great. His monk subclass is subject to change, but one thing I'd love for him to have is red skin, which there could be lore reasons for. 

A little late to the party, but... Preferred OOC Name: Marissa Preferred Pronouns: She/her D&D Experience: 2 years playing, 1 year as DM Anything of note you'd like to tell me: I prefer story over combat, but when combat happens I enjoy support/control roles over DPS. I also like to work with the DM to see if I can tie the character to the setting. Discord info (username#1234) Please DM me Character concept:  I have two concepts, one UA and one by the books. UA would be a College of Spirits Bard who is a friendly storyteller who loves to meet new people. By the books is a Genie patron warlock who tries to sweet talk her way out of everything, but isn't the best judge of character. Character Name: Abigail (Abby) Roadgold / Tierra Glynfel Character Class: Bard/ Warlock Character Race:  Halfling/Eladrin Elf (Autumn) Character Ability Scores: (w/ no racial bonuses) Str 8, Dex 14, Con 13, Wis 13, Int 10, Cha 16 (both) Character Alignment: Chaotic Good(both) Character Backstory: Abby:   Abby grew up in her family's tavern, meeting the new patrons and soaking in their stories. When her grandmother passed, she gave Abby her crystal pen. Abby used the pen and discovered that her stories had a magic of their own. With her newfound abilities and her mother's blessing, Abby now seeks to collect more stories and write her own. (would like for the pen to be the spellcasting focus for the flavor, more than willing to give her an instrument of some sort if not OK) Tierra: Is a fey country girl, born and raised. While sneaking out to see the world outside the fey wilds, Tierra discovered a genie trapped inside a discarded ring. The genie tricked Tierra into using her wish to free them from the spell that kept them bound. As thanks, the genie gave her a portion of their powers, but in doing so blocked Tierra from going home. Stuck in this new and strange place, Tierra is trying to find a way home.

Preferred OOC Name: Kru (Krusaderp) Preferred Pronouns: He/Him D&D Experience: 7+ years of Pathfinder(D&D 3.75e), 4+ years of 5e Anything of note you'd like to tell me: *shrugs* Discord info: Krusaderp#4330 Character concept*, including: Character Name: Ghazak "Firespeaker" Kavarathnati Character Class: Wildfire Druid Character Race: Goliath Character Ability Scores: 16(Wis), 14(Con), 13(Str), 13(Cha), 10(Int), 8(Dex) (before racial mods) Character Alignment: Not set in stone(But maybe Chaotic Good or Chaotic Neutral) Character Backstory: From an early time in his life, he was always fascinated with fire. The tribe dubbing him the family's little pyromaniac. But everything changed when one night he spontaneously combusted while having a nightmare, setting half of the huts in the village ablaze. The elder exiled him, to fend for himself just before his final year as a child. He had to become a man in the wilds, fend for himself and survive off the land. He respects the elder for what he had to do, he was a danger to his family even though most of them didn't wish to see him leave. Its been a lonesome 13 years, now 31, Ghazak has learned to control his "powers" even though he thinks it as more of a curse. He still sees his family on occasion when they visit his small hut in the mountains, but he yearns for a family and some adventure before that. He knows he is not welcome home, so there is a void deep inside him, missing. Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me: For flavor reasons which don't give any extra stats bonuses or anything of the sort. When he is angry or uses his powers, there are faint trails of flame that detail his body, giving him a faint and dim glow about him. His eyes are the only thing that shine slightly brighter then the rest of him. Nothing enough to catch fire to anything either.

Preferred OOC Name:  Rico Preferred Pronouns:  he/him D&D Experience:  Roughly 7 years of 5e and about 1 year of AD&D 2e. Have also played in a couple of Starfinder campaigns (Pathfinder in space). Anything of note you'd like to tell me:  I am currently playing in 2 campaigns at the moment (one of which is slated to end in the coming weeks), so depending on the date and time of this game, it may not work with my availability. However I am hoping that this wont be an issue! Discord info (username#1234)  ricopico#1267 Character concept*, including:  Character Name:  Borivik Chergoba Character Class:  Wizard Character Race:  Variant Human Character Ability Scores:  Str 8, Dex 14, Con 15, Wis 10, Int 16, Cha 10 Character Alignment:  N Character Backstory:  Raised in Rashemen, Borivik showed an aptitude for magic at an early age and was taken from his home to study magic in the mountain lairs of the "Old Ones" (vremmyoni), Rashemi wizards of great age and power. Upon reaching adulthood, Borivik was given a choice: Stay in Rashemen and join the the Old Ones, or leave Rashemen to never return. Borivik, unsure of how much more could be gained from staying in Rashemen, left and for many years travelled across the northern lands, in search of knowledge and power. His travels eventually lead him to the icy western shores of Frozenfar... Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me:  Speaks with a heavy slavic accent and has an impossibly long beard.  Carries around his trusty rat familiar Vasil in his robes. 

Totally down. Also west coast. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings are best for me. I celebrate diversity. You do you! Joshua or Josh He/Him Lots of dated player experience from the 90s and recently learning to DM myself for a teambuilding project with my business. I'm interested to learn as I play and it sounds like you'd be a smashing to learn from DM. Anything of note you'd like to tell me Discord info (username#1234) - I may have one - I usually use Zoom so we can screen share if needed, but will start one if needed. Character concept*, including: character sheet here - <a href="http://www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/WebiNerd1_42963269.pdf" rel="nofollow">www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/WebiNerd1_42963269.pdf</a> Character Name - Leighton Eezee Character Class - Bard (I have a Druid option too) Character Race - Half Elf Character Ability Scores - 8, 14, 12, 14, 11, 17 (can modify to fit) Character Alignment - Chaotic Good (open to changing) Character Backstory - Leighton is an entertainer at heart and wants people to be happy most of all. He tends toward levity but isn't as foolheartedly naïve as he may let on. His friendly demeanor helps him get close to others and he's a natural leader in tense situations given the trust he builds. If all else fails, he'll impress you with a one-handed backflip. That's fun, right? Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me - I'm all about playing to the story. I may press the bounds some, but I don't want to muck up the works by doing silly stuff. OOC, I'm really easy going and love punctuality. I help people run online events and communications as a profession, so I'm happy to let a hand or a Zoom license. Thanks for considering. Cheers.

Preferred OOC Name: Giovanti Preferred Pronouns: Onisama, or Male/Neutrals, whatevs D&amp;D Experience: Nearly a decade as a PC/DM Anything of note you'd like to tell me: I'm big on good table etiquette and work actively to share spotlight and spread the fun. Discord info (username#1234): MooWgle#2863 Character concept*, including: Character Name: TBD Character Class: Sorcerer (Divine Soul) Character Race: TBD Character Ability Scores: A. 16, 15, 14, 10, 10, 8 Character Alignment: TBD (Usually Neutral/Good/Lawful) Character Backstory: PC's older sister was a devout worshipper of the church. She faced adversity and tragedy time and time again. Since the loss of their parents to a plague, she carried the burden of raising PC on her lonesome. Despite her faith, things only got harder for her. PC was touched by a Divine presence, something the sister discovered at a younger age. This plagued her with insecurity, doubt, and jealousy. Why was her sibling blessed, yet she constantly was burdened? Everything her sibling tries to accomplish works, yet she constantly fails. She eventually projects her disdain at the PC after a dark spirit enters her. The PC, never being told about their gift discovers their powers in a panicked moment of self defense against their possessed sister. Tragedy, fear, now silence. PC sits there for a few days. The call of hunger, a light. The will to go on. They get up, pack their goods, and move out......seeking penance for a world so forsaken. Anything else about the character you'd like to tell me: Would like to re-skin the class and maybe a few spells. Same effects mechanically, just aesthetics or maybe the dmg type of a spell (i.e. Cold/Force instead of Fire dmg for example).