The city of Londhelm is in chaos as the Alchemist and Aurumancer Mellas Midas instigate a crisis by tainting the currency with fool's gold, granting him deadly powers. The mayor, desperate to contain the situation, orders a recall of all gold coins, unknowingly playing into Midas' plans. Midas requires a vast amount of gold for a ritual promising boundless wealth and immortality. As a Freelancer enlisted by the mayor, your mission is to pursue Midas. Amidst the city's turmoil, your party targets a specific bank, the focus of Midas' impending raid, aiming to intercept and thwart his nefarious designs. This one shot is set in my gritty high fantasy setting, Freelancer. What To Expect: Players can expect a gritty & action packed one shot that is aimed to provide that action movie experience. Combat & Exploration are the central pillars of play, while role play is used to enhanced the experience. Aesthetics & Magic: Freelancer: Fool's Gold embraces the traditional aesthetics of high fantasy, drawing inspiration from the gritty realism of "Game of Thrones." While rooted in the familiar, its approach to magic aligns more closely with "The Witcher," making magic uncommon and only known to few practitioners in the world. How to Join: All bookings to be done through Startplaying Games . If you have any questions regarding the one shot, I'm reachable here via chat or via direct message in Startplaying Games. DETAILS: - Schedule: 5:00pm PT, Saturday (Jan 20, 2024) - Adventure Length: One-Shot - Session Length: 3-4 hours - Number of Players: 1-6 players - Tools: Discord, Roll20 (+/- DnD Beyond) - Booking: $10 per player/session via Startplaying Games - Further Tags: LGBTQ+ Friendly / Adults Only (+18) CHARACTER CREATION: - Starting Level: 4 - Stat Generation: Standard Array - Lineage Options: All officially published lineages and "Customizing Your Origin" as per (TCoE p. 7). "Custom Lineage" as per (TCoE p. 8) is banned. All lineages have human lifespans. - Class Options: All officially published classes and subclasses with some minor rework. See Class Rework for further details. **No Multiclassing**, No Homebrew, No Unearth Arcana, and Matt Mercer’s Blood Hunter & Gunslinger Fighter are banned. - Background: All officially published backgrounds are banned. You gain 2 proficiencies of your choice. You may not select weapon, armor, or shield proficiencies. - Backstory: Optional The setting document below contains all the table rules I'll be using, as well as all the information you would need to create a character. Happy Gaming! ____ About the GM: Hello and well met! I have been playing TTRPGS for over a decade and I've spent majority of that time as the Game Master. I'm all about grounded, story-driven games, with a focus on gritty fantasy. If you're into realistic narratives with some lethality, I'm your GM. Drawing on my diverse experiences, I've adeptly guided gaming sessions for groups with a range of backgrounds, earning the role of an in-house GM at a local game store. Seeking to further share my craft, I'm here to offer top-tier entertainment only TTRPGs can provide. May the dice roll in your favor, and I'm excited about the chance to chat with you soon! This game encourages payment to the Game Master at a rate of $10 per player per session via Startplaying Games . Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements.