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Rogue Masterclass: Blood and Coin (Solo One-Shot)
A live Rogue Masterclass: Stealth, Skill, and Storytelling. Learn your class by living the adventure - tactics, roleplay and choices that matter.
$20.00
/ Session
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Once / Tuesday - 12:00 AM UTC
Jan 13
Session Duration / 4 hours
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About the adventure
Through the Eyes of a Rogue: Blood and Coin - A Rogue’s Dream A "Through the Eyes" series Masterclass. Step into the rain-slick streets of Waterdeep for a cinematic, character-focused one-shot designed to showcase everything that makes the Rogue special. Blood and Coin is a noir-inspired “Theatre of the Mind” adventure that blends stealth, investigation, espionage, social manipulation, and precision combat into a single unforgettable story. This is not a dungeon crawl - it’s a living city, where secrets matter, choices have weight, and every shadow hides opportunity. This story is built as a Rogue Masterclass, ideal for players who want to learn (or deepen their understanding of) the full range of Rogue playstyles: sneaking, tailing, picking locks, planting evidence, reading people, and striking at exactly the right moment. You’ll face tense situations where clever thinking matters more than brute force, and where a single decision can change how a scene unfolds. The pacing is cinematic and focused, with clear guidance and support - perfect for players who are new to tabletop roleplay or looking to level up their Rogue confidence. Play is run in a story-first, immersive style, emphasizing vivid narration, player agency, and meaningful roleplay. There’s minimal map use and no tactical grid - just your character, the world, and the dice. Whether you’re new to D&D or a returning player who’s always been curious about Rogues, this session is designed to teach you how it feels to BE one, not just how the rules work. This is a taste of every flavor the Rogue class has to offer. If you enjoy atmospheric storytelling, thoughtful problem-solving, and character-driven moments, Blood and Coin will give you a deep, memorable look into the heart of the Rogue - and leave you better prepared for any future campaign.
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Tactical / Crunchy
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
25 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Creativity
Average response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Classic style. Modern storytelling. Real human imagination. Hello, I'm GM Chris. By day, I’m an Engineer and Project Manager. But by night, I’m a lifelong gamer, Storyteller, and Dungeon Master. I’ve been running D&D since 1992, starting in High School with Basic D&D before diving into AD&D 2nd Edition. In 2000 we transitioned into 3.0/3.5 Edition, where I ran games for 17yrs (collectively), and now 5th Edition. Over the decades, I’ve built and run campaigns for dozens of players, most of whom stuck around for years at a time. I started with Dungeon Crawls, but quickly grew into immersive, narrative-driven campaigns that blend adventure, emotion, teamwork and strategy. My style has been described as "Plain Vanilla with Rainbow Sprinkles" - grounded in Classic rules, classes and races, but full of flair, drama, flavor and heart. My tables focus on story, teamwork, and immersion — not rule mongering. I took a break during the chaos of COVID due to personal health issues, but in 2025 with some motivation from my wife and a good friend, I returned to the hobby with renewed purpose — dusting off my old notebooks and sourcebooks, rediscovering my love of worldbuilding and storytelling, and modernizing my old notes and stories for 5e and virtual play. Whether you’re a brand-new player or a veteran looking for story and substance, my goal is simple: To craft sessions that are memorable, emotional, and worth talking about years later. I hope to see you at my next table.
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Creating your character
Characters should already be created, as this Solo One-Shot is meant for Rogue's who are already level 3-5.
Rogue Masterclass - Solo Play, One-Shot, Theater of the Mind. A taste of every flavor the Rogue class has to offer. Dark and gritty Noir styling, Roleplay Heavy, Combat Lite.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
I am here to help and teach, so do not be afraid to ask questions. You should have a Roll20 account, a Discord account, and a DNDBeyond account. You should have the Beyond20 extension installed in your browser of choice (I find that Chrome and Edge work best with Roll20 and Beyond20). Once you have all 3 accounts created, you can reach out to me and I will link up with you in the Discord server to guide you through Beyond20 and setting up your character and your apps appropriately.
What Chris brings to the table
I have been playing D&D for well over 20 years, since long before the Internet and the cool digital apps. That means I lean heavily into a playstyle called "Theatre of the Mind", also known as "The Mind's Eye". As a single class-specific One-Shot, I do not have any custom images or battlemaps. This story is almost exclusively in "Theater of the Mind" style. In Discord, I keep my camera on most of the time, so that the Storyteller / GameMaster is not just a disembodied voice, but someone you can actually see. I tend to "talk with my hands" a lot when the action gets ramped up. My players are NOT required to turn on their cameras if they choose not to. Player Cameras are ALWAYS optional. I follow a healthy balance between "Rule of Cool" and "Rules as Written", based on the situation (fun takes a higher priority than rule-mongering). I do limited character voices and mannerisms to help you visualize in your mind and help you get a clear mental image. This story is Combat-Light, and Roleplay-Heavy.
Homebrew rules
Solo Class-Specific One-Shot: Advantage given for clever approaches.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris creates a safe table
10 Minute Break mid-session, Open Door to pause/skip certain content if need be.
Content warnings
Safety tools used