PC creation time!
Stats are the traditional 6 from D&D/Basic Fantasy:
3d6 - allocate each number to a stat as it is rolled. (if total bonus < 0, switch in a 16).
Choose race - switch 2 stats to put lowest as per race, if applicable (eg Halflings lowest STR).
Roll Scarlet Heroes pg 14 for an “Innate Quality” (+1 bonus if relevant). Humans roll 2.
Rolls:
Jeddak: STR 14 DEX 9 INT 13 WIS 10 CON 11 CHA 13. Classical Education
Chipper: STR 8 DEX 16 INT 10 WIS 9 CON 12 CHA 7. Animal Friend, Light Sleeper
Ghost: STR 10 DEX 9 INT 14 WIS 8 CON 16 CHA 8. Keen Vision
Morgan: STR 11 DEX 8 INT 14 WIS 14 CON 9 CHA 12. Terrifying Mien, Swimmer
The undisputed leader is Jeddak, a male Dwarf warrior known equally for his physical prowess and his educated, scholarly ways. Jeddak is muscular, well-spoken and has a bushy black beard, which his wide smile penetrates often. His right-hand-man is Morgan, a male Human Cleric who was a Sergeant in his youth and can still terrify recruits with his withering stare and harsh words. He is beginning to grey, yet always ensures his hair and clothes are clean and tidy. Next is Ghost, a female Half-Orc Magic User, the sharp-eyed hulking spell-for-hire who many will be glad to see leave town. Ghost is stubborn, has many scars and an ever-present sneer. She brings an animal companion, Bess, a Pony. Finally they are joined by Chipper, a male Human Thief who calls himself a Scout and Archer - and often spends time with Bess or feeding wild birds rather than with his companions. He is thin and wiry with a mop of black hair and ragged, ill-fitting clothes.
They are joined by Vasily and Rina Oakhill, Human Retainers, brother and sister who are known to Jeddak and Morgan as assistants to the teachers and priests in the Temple Quarter. The Oakhill family is vast in Managal through young marriage and a prolific birth rate. Both are tall and blonde, hard workers and eager to get started.
They are equipped as best that Managal can readily spare - the martials have Chainmail (with Axe for Jeddak and Mace for Morgan). Chipper and the Oakhills have Leather, but the siblings carry Spears while the “Archer” has a Short Sword and a Longbow. Ghost is ready with a Silver Dagger and has prepared Detect Magic and Protection from Evil.
The Campaign begins in the next post!