Waterdeep: Dragon Heist | Solo Persistent Campaign

Creating your character

Character Creation Rules This campaign is designed as a heroic solo experience centered around a single main character rather than a traditional adventuring party. Allowed Sources - Player’s Handbook (2024) - Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything - Xanathar’s Guide to Everything - Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide - Heroes of Faerûn Character Creation - Level 1 start - D&D Beyond character sheets required - Roll 4d6, drop the lowest - Minimum total ability score requirement: 82 - Two feats at Level 1 - Maximum HP gained each level - Start with 200 gp for equipment - Begin with one Healing Potion Character Expectations Characters should feel capable, proactive, and ready for adventure from the very beginning. This is a story-driven campaign where your choices, relationships, and actions will shape the world around you. Throughout the campaign, you may encounter potential allies and companions who can join you during your adventures. These relationships develop naturally through play, roleplay, and the choices you make within the world. Companions may continue traveling with your character across future adventures as your story grows.

Preparing for the session

Before the campaign begins, please complete the following: * Join our Discord server * Read the Campaign Guide: wddh1v1.dragorussogames.com * Join the D&D Beyond campaign * Begin our character and campaign discussion Character creation, campaign expectations, scheduling, and house rules will all be reviewed before Session 1 begins.

What Chance Russo brings to the table

What I Provide * A fully personalized one-on-one campaign experience * Weekly live sessions focused entirely on your character * Persistent roleplay and downtime interaction between sessions * Cinematic storytelling and immersive worldbuilding * Fast-paced solo combat designed to keep the action moving * Organized campaign notes, recurring NPCs, and world continuity * D&D Beyond integration * MAPS VTT support for tactical encounters * Mobile-friendly play from phone, tablet, or PC * Strong roleplay, investigation, exploration, and meaningful choices * A living world that reacts to your decisions and relationships GM Style My games focus heavily on: * Story and immersion * Character-driven roleplay * Player choice and consequences * Atmospheric encounters * Dynamic NPC interaction * Tactical but streamlined combat * Long-term narrative continuity This campaign is designed to feel like an ongoing fantasy series where your character is the central protagonist of the story.

How Chance Russo creates a safe table

Safety & Comfort This is a one-on-one campaign experience built around communication, trust, and collaboration between player and GM. Before the campaign begins, we will discuss: * themes * boundaries * comfort levels * preferred tone * character goals * lines or topics to avoid The goal is to create an immersive, story-driven experience that remains enjoyable and comfortable for everyone involved. Open communication is always encouraged throughout the campaign.