I'm taking a break from running my D&D game tonight, and another player is stepping up to run Lost Mines of Phandelver. For the first time in three years I get to create a brand new Level 1 character.
I am so excited!
Here are some ideas I have:
A Dragonborn Bard with Noble Background: seeking his own stories after living a pampered life.
A Halfling Artificer with Knight Background: he rides a dog, has three dog servants, and eventually will build a dog Steel Defender.
A Goblin Paladin with Knight of the Order Background: his goblin tribe got adopted into a broader Order of Ao, now he quests though doubts his own faith.
A Human Druid with Folk Hero Background: a man of the people who has farmed his whole life, but recently joined a druid circle when he led a mob against corrupt land owners.
An Elf Fighter with Scholar Background: stealing
@Ancalagon 's idea for an old sword sage testing his teachings in the real world.
I'll let you all know what I choose tonight! Obviously it'll be based on what the other players choose.
When's the last time you created a brand new 1st-Level Character (or any other level)? What did you choose? What concepts did you leave behind?