Part of the Golden Road campaign.
The basic theme of the campaign (at least to start with) is that the characters are part of a caravan that travels the Golden Road, in northern Garund set in roughly 4718 (Golarion reckoning).
Characters can be guards hired to protect the caravan, merchants that are part of the caravan, or "camp followers" that tag along with the caravan. All character should have a reason for being part of the caravan. (see Goals) Whether the character is a merchant, guard, or follower, they should also have a mentor in the caravan. (see NPC/Mentor below) As the characters have all been traveling with this caravan for some time, they should also have a (positive) connection with at least one other PC before the game starts. This can be a friends, family, romantically involved, whatever. Character theme and background should fit the setting; its less believable to have a samurai traveling in Africa.
The Vote[]
| Total Points | Brad | Cori | Daniel | Jackson | Jason | Rich | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | Fantasy | Lots of Magic, Creatures, Exotic Locations |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Intrigue | Intrigue, How to make friends and influence people |
| 19 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | Character Development | It's not the destination, it's the journey getting there, and watching your character grow along the way |
| 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Community Building | Adding friends, henchmen, and apprentices to the party |
Character Connections[]
PCs[]
How are you connected to the other PCs? Did you grow up in the same town? Are you related? Did your parents work together?
Pick at least one other PC and explain how you know them. Everyone knows at least two other PCs before the campaign starts.
Location[]
Characters are all part of the same caravan. Character concepts should fit into a traveling caravan.
NPC/Mentor[]
Who is your mentor? How did they help you get to where you are now (both geographically and experientially? Where are they now?
Come up with an NPC either in ______________ or "back home". Better if they're where we're starting, or at least in the surrounding village or farms. They should be a "lesser person" (no higher than 4th level), not to outshine your own character.
Character Options[]
Ancestries[]
Only ancestries covered in Player Core and Player Core 2 will be allowed for this campaign.
Backgrounds[]
Only common backgrounds will be used for this campaign; no rare backgrounds. Some common backgrounds are not appropriate such as Bandit, Charlatan, or Noble. The following backgrounds fit particularly well into this campaign.
- Artisan
- Entertainer
- Guard
- Laborer
- Merchant
- Scout
- Tinker
Classes[]
Only classes from Player Core and Player Core 2 will be allowed. Keep in mind that because of location, some classes may have a different theme/feel to them. Such as Barbarians; they should feel more like African or Arabian tribesmen instead of Conan the Barbarian.