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Patreon Talk Show: Saltmarsh Character Creation (Patreon)

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2024-01-23 00:41:03
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Hello Patrons!This month, we've got our very first Patreon Talk Show and the topic is going to be all things "Shroud Over Saltmarsh" characters. We've gotten lots of questions about the existence of videos regarding work shopping these character like "Once Upon a Witchlight." The answer is "we didn't film any," so now we can discuss the process, the ups and downs, and answer all of YOUR questions regarding our Shroud Over Saltmarsh characters! We look forward to reading as many as we possibly can on Tuesday, January 30th! If you want to catch up on the campaign before hand, make sure you become a Pearl Dolphin! See you soon.

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Bunny

Wooooooo Saltmarsh RULES!!!!!

Gareth Stormborne

I'd like to thank the guys for Saltmarsh, especially Mikey! Beautiful characters and mind-blowing story weaving!

Phoenix Galvin

What was the most exciting part for you when either making/remaking your character for shroud over saltmarsh!

n0ze_

When it comes to figuring out the personality for a character, do you consider any psychology tools or techniques, and if so which ones?

bulbabum

What's the main kernel each character started with and how did that evolve into the lads we have now?

bulbabum

Also Mikey! How much influence do you have in character backstories? Does the group give you suggestions on what they want to play and you pick what fits and mold it into the campaign or do you do it another way?

SorenSilverblade

To Mikey: You mentioned that, although they look similar, Water Genasi and Tritons are very different races. What can you tell us about that Avantris lore? Can we get a sneak peak into some Genasi and Triton history?

KillerBirdee

What kind of things did you read, watch, or play to help inspire your characters for SOS?

ALoversRose

Going down the list: Richie: As the first (canon) PC Aasimar how was it to work with Mikey to establish how Avantris would flavor their take on Aasimar's going forward? Derek: Will you use the global traveler/lived life aspects of Monty to reference locations/events important to Avantris lore? Andy: As the first (canon) PC Water Genasi how was it to work with Mikey to establish how Avantris would flavor their take on Water Genasi's going forward? (yes, it is the same question as Richie's) Mikey: Looking at the timeline, how much of the surrounding stories (Witchlight/Prime & depending on how long characters live, EOM/BDW) will be discussed in the universe? Do you plan on laying groundwork for established characters that we have already met?

bulbabum

How do you guys come up with each character's personal gifts/powers? Do you go in with a plan of mechanics first or the importance of the item to the character then consider its uses?

teddie laundry bear

Hey fam!! Absolutely loving Saltmarsh!! Top tier campaign already!! You guys bring so much joy and fun into my life, (And new friends too through your content!) this is the best community I've ever been a part of and you guys are awesome. Question 1: When it came to making these characters, and the dynamic between them, did you guy's plan anything for maybe future interactions between them, or future events between them? (no pressure to share any if so, I'm just wondering! I know some parties will do that with the characters before the campaigns themselves start!) Question 2: What is each characters goal/motivation? Question 3: Mikey plays Hogga in a one shot when? (PS. I asked last time what your characters value most about their other party members, but I never got a Derek Monty answer! No pressure just wondering :)) Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas!

SorenSilverblade

Considering the timeline, which characters from other campaigns would conceivably be around during the events of Shroud over Saltmarsh?

Milo-Is-Tired

Hiya! Question: for Monty‘s design, is it a kite that‘s on his uniform? Like the lapel? It looks very deliberate and it has caught my eye right away, but maybe I am reading into things^^ - Another question: how collaborative is the work you do on the characters, how much do the other players know? And how much of that is written down? In what form?

SorenSilverblade

Just an observation: the Saltmarsh party has struck a very unique balance with each of the characters representing a different part of a person: the heart, the mind, and the body. Monty clearly represents the mind, but as for Poros and Kaiyo, an argument could be made for either one. Poros could represent the heart because of his connection to the Divine, or he could represent the body because of his sheer athletic prowess. Kaiyo could represent the heart through his earnest, compassionate nature, or he could represent the body through his mastery of Ki and martial arts. Thoughts?

Exodon

Question: I dont know if you ever talked about this, but what is the Avantris character creation process? I know your group has its on special process and I would LOVE to know how you do ability scores and just everything. Thank you! Love you guys SOOOO MUCH!

bulbabum

This is not character specific so please feel free to ignore: but we must know Mikey; did you expect Hogga to be so well loved for how short his appearance was (so far 👀)

Shogunbirds

QUESTION: Derek, since you are playing an Artillerist did you feel like you hit a road block when trying to come up with flavor options for your character while using jeweler's tools because of the ultra-specific theme of the class? I also played a jewelers tools based artificer and am at a loss for how I would flavor my eldritch canon while still working with the theme of my character