A Game of Cat and Mouse

Creating your character

Character creation will be done using humblewood + tabaxi + custom lineage options for your race. Class options are any published material. Stats will be rolled for, and rerolled if the sum total is < 65. Your character will start at level 1. All of this will be done in Foundry VTT. For your characters backstory you will need the following: 1. An Ambition (What you want to accomplish long term) Is is encouraged, but not necessary, to have at least 2 of the following (these secrets do not necessarily have to be about you): 1. A loosely held secret (around a dozen people or more may know) 2. A tightly held secret (only a few people might know) 3. A closely guarded secret (something only you know)

Preparing for the session

What you need: 1. A Microphone + Discord 2. At least one Level 1 character concept 2a. Read up on the Humblewood races to get a good idea of what interests you 3. A willingness to engage in the world!

What GM Dean brings to the table

What I Bring: 1. Foundry VTT 2. Kenku FM (Ambient and combat music) 3. Character Voices 4. Most published material, and some third party material 5. A fully developed homebrew world and their maps 6. Complimentary custom MTG Cards upon completion of the campaign! How I Run: 1. Generally rules as written, but I also like to reward creative thinking/problem solving with spells and abilities so feel free to try anything that seems feasible! 2. I like running a narratively focused game, so there may be several sessions between combat at times. There will be a focus on roleplay, but roleplay is NOT doing the voice. Just because I like doing character voices does not mean you have to if you don't feel comfortable doing that. 3. Combat when it does come up will generally be challenging, and have objectives beyond simply killing your enemies or slaying the monster (sometimes that might not even be feasible).

How GM Dean creates a safe table

Safety Guidelines: I ask that the Monte Cook RPG consent checklist be completed before session zero (link here: https://mcpl.info/sites/default/files/images/consent-in-gaming-form-fillable-checklist-2019-09-13.pdf). All player's red lines will be shared with the group in session zero while maintaining individual anonymity, and I will share mine publicly with you all. I have an open door policy as well, meaning both that you may step away at any time or for any reason for your mental wellbeing, and that you may message me at any time if you have any concerns that you feel need addressing. This game is an LGBT+ friendly space! Character Creation Guidelines: Affiliations - Your character will be affiliated with one of the 4 major kingdoms: Canine, Feline, Mustelid, and Rodent; but not necessarily have the same lineage as that kingdom. Your ambitions - You will need at least one for yourself and/or one you want to accomplish on behalf of your liege lord. This is a low magic setting, and while the open use of magic is not necessarily outlawed in most cities, it MAY attract attention depending on how carefully it is exercised. The only official class that is outlawed here will be the artificer, everything else is fair game! Character creation will be handled in session zero within Foundry VTT. Gameplay Guidelines: This game will have a strong focus on social interaction to begin with, from levels 3-6; and will become more sandbox-y from levels 7-12. Some sessions will end with a timeskip, between then and the next session you will have the opportunity for some solo play by post. While the setting is certainly "Grim", the above table tone will be light, don't be afraid to have fun with the incongruity! 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Upon completion of this campaign, you will receive a custom Magic: The Gathering cards of your character and 3 of their most memorable moments/items!