May all your characters find their stories

Season 1

Dec. 19, 2022

Ekra the Bird Bard Dad - Finding Your Own Language with Sophie Katz (…

Sophie Katz brings Ekra to the table. Ekra is a dad on a mission, a Kenku finding his own way to communicate in a world that considers him less than human. Sophie and I discuss how we create and learn …

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Dec. 9, 2022

Janie the Juicer - When Your Character's Strengths Become Liabilities…

Jim S brings Janie to the table. Janie became a chemically-inhanced super soldier to gain the strength to find her missing sister. Jim and I discuss what you have to give up to gain the power you need, what it …

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Nov. 21, 2022

Varqoor, the Mind Flayer Losing Control - The Problems with Races in …

VJ Harris brings Varqoor to the table. Varqoor is a mind flayer losing their hold on their host and finding their own path away from the Elder Brain as a spore druid. VJ and I discuss how their supplement, An …

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Nov. 7, 2022

Torden Stormborn, Herald of the Apocalypse - Playing Evil Characters …

Abstract brings Torden Stormborn to the table. Torden is convinced he is the prophesied herald of the Everstorm, an apocalyptic maelstrom. Abstract and I discuss playing evil characters, the limitations of the alignment syste...

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Oct. 26, 2022

Malcolm Cain, the Muscle who Lost his Face - Facing the Nightmare in …

Damian brings Malcolm Cain to the table. Malcolm was the muscle of an art-smuggling business who finds his brother slain, leading him to become wrapped up in a shadowy conspiracy. Damian and I discuss how facing the monstrous...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Altabella, a Diver Losing Her Humanity - Telling Sad Stories with Kur…

Kurt Refling brings Altabella to the table. Altabella is a sea silk diver who is turned into a vampire, slowly losing her memory and becoming a predator in the process. Kurt and I discuss how a good prompt leads to …

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Sept. 26, 2022

Madame Azlu, Sailor of the Sea of Stars - Confronting Ableism with Ra…

Rachel Voss brings Madame Azlu to the table. Madame Azlu sails across the Sea of Stars, chasing constellations in a crystal ship. Rachel and I discuss how our characters are influenced by our lives and the media we consume, i...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Farthing, the Accidental Pirate - Being a Badass with Mobility Aids w…

Wesley Magee-Saxton brings Farthing to the table. Farthing is a disabled high elf who became an accidental stowaway and an accidental pirate. Wesley and I discuss finding inspiration in historical research, creating magical i...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Requiem, the Reluctant Tiefling - Searching for Found Family with Nei…

Stevie brings Requiem to the table. Requiem is a Tiefling Warlock who pledged her service to Asmodeus to save her girlfriend, losing everything in the process. Stevie and I discuss the unique origins of the tiefling race, fin...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Qurr the Birbarian - Building Better Backstories with Jay (D&D 5e)

Jay brings Qurr to the table. Qurr is an Aarakocra Barbarian on a mission to prove herself to the goddess Syranita. Jay and I discuss how introducing randomness into character building can help bring characters to life, creat...

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July 26, 2022

Bart Biggityburg, Tortle Marathon Runner - Playing Against Type with …

Andrew Rahman brings Bart Biggityburg to the table. Bart is a Tortle Drakewarden Ranger who has trained to be a championship marathon runner. Andrew and I discuss turning the tables on common misconceptions about what a chara...

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