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Message: <blockquote data-quote="purplerook" data-source="post: 7079080" data-attributes="member: 6875781">Some Question Effecting Character set-upAll,I am relatively new to DnD - played in college too many years ago - and new to PbP.  So, please guide me on  both the mechanics and the etiquette.  I have a few questions that will impact my character and starting equipment.Brief BioAra is studying to be a member of the Leopard (Stealth/Illusion) Bladesingers.  Ara is a minor member of Elven Intelligence. He sends periodic reports back about things that he sees in human lands.  He cannot call on resources from Elven Intelligence, but he may be tasked by them to spy on various locations (possible story hook). Gene, here are a few questions.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Illusions. I am interested in exploring the effectiveness of illusion in the game and so the character has a strong bent towards illusions. If you are ok with illusions, I will share common situations and illusion types so that you and I are not too surprised by the results. If you have concerns about illusions, let me know and I will adjust the spell list and possibly the character.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Background. I created a custom background for the character, mixing Criminal/Spy, Entertainer (cover story) with a dash of Charlatan. I swapped out skills and tools that I felt were more relevant for my character - Acrobatics vs. Deception and Forgers kit vs. Thieves kit. If this does not work for you, feel free to adjust. Skills: Stealth and Acrobatics (from the Leopard Bladesinger school). Tools: Painters Supplies and Forgers Kit (more consistent with a painter) Equipment: Painters Supplies, Sketchbook, Waterproof case Feature: Welcome in most Inns as he  does wall murals, painting, signs, etc. and provides Entertainment - e.g., Silent Images.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Planning to start with a Scholar’s Pack. Depending on where we go, may need to buy rations, waterskin, etc.or swap for an Explorer’s pack.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Would like to spend 10gp of my starting gold on Find Familiar.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> As an Elven Wizard, I would prefer to get Longbow and Short Sword (my racial weapons) rather than sling and daggers - possibly need to go ‘owe’ some gp to Elven Intelligence.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> How does/do the Somatic component and Arcane Focus (Material Component) work?  I am in a current DnD game where a cleric with Sword and shield is casting spells from Melee.  As a spell caster who expects to be in combat, I would like to understand what the limitations are.  Also, this may effect my starting Arcane Focus. Currently planning on a wand that looks like a paint brush. </li> </ul></blockquote>

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