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Kiefer Lawson

Kiefer Lawson (he/him)

Less than a year on StartPlaying

About me

I’m Kief, a Game Master who thrives on high-stakes heists, dark intrigue, and player-driven chaos. If you’re looking for a game where clever plans, daring action, and hard choices shape the world, you’re in the right place. I specialize in running Blades in the Dark—where you and your crew carve out your place in the criminal underworld of Doskvol—and Spire RPG, where drow revolutionaries fight to reclaim their city from high elf oppressors. My GM style leans into cinematic storytelling, reactive worldbuilding, and giving players the freedom to take big risks with big payoffs. Expect: • Dynamic, reactive worlds – Your choices shape the factions, power struggles, and stories. • Narrative-driven gameplay – Rules-light, fiction-first mechanics that keep the story flowing. • Player-focused storytelling – Your crew’s ambitions, struggles, and victories take center stage. Whether you’re a veteran looking for deep intrigue and tactical play or a newcomer excited to dive into a rich, story-driven experience, I’ll make sure you have a game to remember. What I Run • Blades in the Dark – Heists, crime syndicates, and supernatural threats in a haunted industrial city. • Spire RPG – Revolutionary action, espionage, and rebellion in a twisted, oppressive world. Ready to start your next job or bring the city to its knees? Let’s make something unforgettable.

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