Murder in Arabel - One crime. Six heroes. Endless tangled paths.

Creating your character

Instead of character creation, Murder in Averon features a character selection step, followed by an optional character customization. I’ll help you with that before our adventure starts. — What players say about The Deep Dice: “An amazing GM who made me fall in love with DnD all over again. Every NPC interaction feels unique. Every step and decision of the players feels significant.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sam “A true revelation. The way the characters’ backgrounds are woven into the story is a complete game-changer. I had never built such strong connections with the other players so quickly and naturally.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alessandro “Brilliantly written, run and experienced. From meaningful and interconnected backstories to well-designed characters, this was a killer good time.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jason “Carving a new way to run pre-written adventures—every pre-made character can be played how you want.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ian (Unfound Fables) “The world felt alive from minute one. He masterfully balanced combat, roleplay, and exploration, making every single session feel like a whole, expansive epic.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Psychfrancisco “All PCs were truly tied into the game. Each of us drove the story forward for our own reasons, yet we still had to rely on each other.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capuccina “Every choice matters. The tone is immersive without being overwhelming, balancing dramatic intensity and moments of levity.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BurnItAllDown “He managed to make a room of strangers feel instantly a comfortable place to be in. He put us at ease and gave stage to each of us to have our own voice.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vítor “By far the best DM I’ve played with. I find myself completely immersed each time I am at his table.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bluenose “Incredibly creative, effortlessly flowing with off-the-wall ideas. One of the best—if not the best—worldbuilders and storytellers I’ve experienced in 20 years of D&D.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike

Preparing for the session

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What The Deep Dice brings to the table

❤️ Inclusive, Respectful, and Collaborative Table • Everyone is welcome. • We share the spotlight and make the story together. 🎭 Roleplay-Invested Players • Join a curated list of the most roleplay-invested players among the 300+ that have played The Deep Dice one-shots on StartPlaying. • If you've never played with me before, we'll set up a one-on-one interaction for us to check if the campaign's vibe matches your playing style. • We play with our cameras always on. 🧬 Pre-Gen Heroes that Matter • Six pre-generated character backstories that tie seamlessly into the main campaign plot. • Built-in party tensions and alliances for engaging roleplaying. 📘 Ready to Play on DnD Beyond & Roll20 • 12 pre-generated character sheets (two per pre-gen backstory, one per core class) for your selection or customization on DnD Beyond. • DnD Beyond and Roll20 shared access to the 2024 D&D core rulebooks. 🎬 Cinematic Storytelling • Open outcomes: the world bends to your choices without breaking. • Foreshadowed twists that land with impact • Mysteries that ripple—intrigue, betrayal, and redemption • NPCs with layers—harrowing, heartfelt, or hilarious • Tactical combats that reward smart planning and creativity 🎨 Commissioned Visuals - No AI! • Over 80 gorgeous illustrations (like the cover above), especially commissioned for our campaign. • 14 tactical maps specially commissioned for our campaign, set up with dynamic lighting on Roll20. • Several cool and practical handouts. ⚔️ The Deep Dice • 10k followers on Instagram. • 8k downloads on DMs Guild. • Author of The Ultimate Guide to Characters That Matter.

How The Deep Dice creates a safe table

We'll use the first half of Session One for a brief SESSION ZERO covering the following topics: • Get to know each other and share our expectations about the campaign. • Discuss a few campaign special rules and features. • Discuss campaign content and safety tools. • Introduce the campaign setting. • Review our schedule and agree on preferred channels for communication between sessions.