Character du Your: Over to you
This time, it’s your turn! Here’s an pic of a lovely elven maiden wielding a spear.
Tell me about her.
Give me her backstory, her reason for adventuring and something about her personality and outlook on life. If you can think of a name, all the better. This is character generation.
In return, I’ll pick one (or some, or all) and stat her up in whichever system is most appropriate. Interestingly (if you’re interested in these kinda things) this is the type of character that’s difficult to do well in 4e D&D. She doesn’t suit the existing Fighter archetype because she’s not likely to have a high STR and isn’t wearing heavy armour; likewise, she’s neither a Rogue (spear isn’t on their cruddy Weapon Proficiency list) nor a TWF Ranger or raging Barbarian. All of which means you have to get creative with your character class choice and burn a few Feats.
In other words, it’s exactly the kind of character I like!
So, tell me about her. I’m listening.
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