[Lv3]Outsmart the Guilds, Get the Money | Waterdeep: DragonHeist

Creating your character

📘 Edition & Ruleset D&D 2024 rules. If a rule, class, spell, feat, or species has both a 2014 and a 2024 version, we will always use the 2024 version. You may use material from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything and Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything only if it has not been updated or reprinted in 2024. ❌ No setting-specific content outside the Forgotten Realms This campaign is set in Waterdeep, and we want to preserve the tone of the gritty, political, crime-ridden Jewel of the North. 🌍 Setting Restrictions Only Forgotten Realms–appropriate options are allowed. This means the following (and similar) are not allowed: Spelljammer Strixhaven Dragonlance Wildemount / Exandria Eberron Planescape–specific content Any setting-locked subclasses, species, backgrounds, or feats If you’re unsure whether something fits the Forgotten Realms, ask before building around it. 📊 Stats and Equipment Ability Scores - Point Buy only No rolling for stats Max HP at 1st level, average after that (fixed) Starting at Lvl 1 Starting equipment or gold (also: guns exist: -pistol, musket, parlor gun only) ⚠️ Final Notes Flavor is welcome, but mechanics must follow these rules. If something feels like it stretches the setting or tone, it will likely be adjusted or vetoed.

Preparing for the session

To keep everything organized, all players will need a Discord account and join my server. It’ll be our main hub for chatting, sharing files, and running Session 0. discord.com/register We’ll also be using FoundryVTT to play the game.

What Gabriel Olive brings to the table

✅ A Story That Respects Your Intelligence: Unravel a web of clues, secrets, and lies. This campaign is designed for problem-solvers, explorers, and actors who want to be genuinely challenged. ✅ Deep Character Integration: I thrive on weaving your character's backstory and motivations into the core of the plot. Your personal stakes will become the central pillar of our story. ✅ Premium VTT Experience: I bring a full suite of professional tools to the table, including stunning, detailed maps, animated spell effects, unique voices for NPCs, and a curated atmospheric soundtrack to ensure total immersion. As a multi-lingual GM, I bring a diverse range of voices and cultural nuances to the world.

Homebrew rules

I like to stick to the rules for the most part, but I’m totally open to the “rule of cool” when it makes the story more exciting. If you want to try something that’s outside the usual rules, you can spend a use of Inspiration to pull it off. As long as it’s cinematic, fair, and fits the moment, I’m all for letting cool ideas shine! I’m also using renown rules to track each player’s reputation within the city. Don’t worry, I’ll explain how those work in session 0.

How Gabriel Olive creates a safe table

This is an inclusive and safe table. We will have a comprehensive Session 0 to discuss themes, set boundaries using tools like Lines and Veils, and ensure the game is tailored to the comfort and enjoyment of the entire group. My goal is to create a space for challenging storytelling, not uncomfortable players.