Hello, everyone. While traditionally I have opted for the "top down" method of searching for a game and DM and then throwing in my lot with other players, I've found that surrounding myself with light-hearted and dedicated players first is the way to go. I would like to form a party of engaging characters, preferably correlated before the game even begins, and players who will roleplay consistently by text between games. Experience isn't as necessary as a good attitude and humble approach to making fun characters. Due to schedule restraints I'm looking to play weekends late in the evening (around 10 PM EST). Text RP and voice chat will be via Discord. I've attached a few character concepts below. Because I'm not sure of the future 5e campaign, I've kept the backgrounds vague and encourage you to do the same. If possible, it would be weave backstories together so the characters are at least familiar with one another. That's something we can work out. :) NAME: Crom RACE: Warforged CLASS: Fighter (Battle Master) BACKGROUND: Acolyte DESCRIPTION: Crom was once a training construct built to spar and practice with paladins and warriors of an ancient temple. Over a century ago that temple was destroyed by an invading force, and Crom was buried beneath rubble. He depowered over the years, and was eventually excavated by a curious traveler. Realizing his creators are no more, he pledged his devotion to his rescuer and has travelled with them ever since. NAME: Carasidhe RACE: Firbolg CLASS: Druid (Dream) BACKGROUND: Hermit DESCRIPTION: Carasidhe (“Friend of Fey”) was born and raised within the ruins of the secluded Temple of Twilight Dreams. He grew to be fascinated by fairies and regarded elves as near-divine warriors deserving of respect and fealty. He also became a friend of the animals who fearlessly inhabited and surrounded the temple, and lived a life of peace and happiness. This tranquility was shattered when an army of orcs and other dark creatures broke through the magical wards and assaulted the temple. After a lengthy battle, in which Carasidhe himself was seriously injured, the fey barely defeated the evil horde. As the smoke cleared, Carasidhe vowed to cleanse the world of such evil, and left the temple to spread love as a light in the darkness. NAME: Po RACE: Kenku CLASS: Wizard (Theurgy) BACKGROUND: Scholar DESCRIPTION: Po (the sound of a staff knocking on a wall) was indentured at a young age into the service of a cruel wizard. One day while tirelessly researching an artifact of the goddess Leira, the wizard simply vanished. Believing Leira had set him free, Po dedicated himself to service of the mysterious goddess. In return, her blessing overcame his Kenku curse and allowed him to learn new spells and skills. Using his newfound freedom, he set out as his own master to learn more. Looking forward to meeting others!