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Creating your character

We will create characters as part of the zero session. Pregenerated characters inspired by the icons of Pathfinder 2e will be available. The party is encouraged to have a cleric and an arcane caster (such as a wizard). Players new to Pathfinder 2e are strongly encouraged to use one of the classes from Player Core, including the bard, cleric, druid, fighter, ranger, rogue, witch, or wizard. The Free Archetype rule will be discussed during the zero session. If the party does not include a primary healer (typically a cleric), then the party may opt for the Stamina rules variant, allowing short recoveries outside of combat. Player classes: This is a combat heavy campaign. Plan to coordinate and buff others for more lethal attacks. Any class is welcome. Languages: Aklo, Elven, and Undercommon will be useful in this campaign. Skills & Feats: Acrobatics, Athletics, Occultism and Lore for Caverns, Otari, and Spirits are useful. Feats to consider include Canny Acumen, Incredible Initiative, and Toughness. Crafting will NOT be part of the campaign, though the Craft skill can be useful.

Preparing for the session

Players will need: 1) Discord profile and to join the Gentle GM server 2) A mic and headphones (webcam is encouraged, but not required) 3) Computer access to Foundry (Foundry on tablet is experimental)

What Caleb | The Gentle GM brings to the table

My players say it better than I can: "Caleb’s tables feel inclusive and safe. I love how he encourages player creativity. He tailors his games to the play group, so they are the right level of challenging." - Cindy "Caleb's storytelling, world-building, knowledge of different systems, and ability to create an inclusive, safe space for every single player at the table is (and I say this with my whole chest) exceptional." - Jenna "'ve played and run games for years now, and Caleb truly brings player involvement and agency to a different level than I see elsewhere." - Matt "One highlight for me was the closing of my first Pathfinder campaign. I did not expect anything special, but he prepared a thoughtful ending that gave my character a sense of closure and significance. It stuck with me and shows how much care he puts into his games." - Malirrian "Caleb taught me to play D&D when I was 11... I’m playing every week with a group that never would have formed if it wasn’t for Caleb inspiring me with his storytelling." - Nyx Nackle You can expect: A story defined by the player characters and your choices Patience and support in moments of uncertainty Colorful characters and fantastical settings Theatrical acting for side characters with a touch of voiceacting Celebration of character success and plot beats Respect and consideration of my players and their consent I'm familiar with this campaign and aim for an action-packed delivery. I've tightened sections that feel slack to keep players in the center of the story. Whether you're new or experienced with Pathfinder, I hope to bring a lush and exciting game experience!

Homebrew rules

The Free Archetype rule will be discussed during the zero session. If the party does not include a primary healer (typically a cleric), then the party may opt for the Stamina rules variant, allowing short recoveries outside of combat.

How Caleb | The Gentle GM creates a safe table

For safety tools, you can expect: 1. The X Card hard pauses the session. No explanation needed. 2. Open Door: Step away or leave without penalty. 3. Content Warnings: These are in the listing. Any questions? 4. Rating: I'm expecting a PG-13 game. 5. Lines: What content do we want to exclude altogether? 6. Veils: What content do we want to fade to black? 7. Fast forward/Rewind: Jump ahead or revisit due to sensitive content.