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Lardalish
04-22-07, 12:47 AM Sorry about the general title but I couldnt think of anything that would fit in there other than that.

Ok, Im going to be playing in a campaign where each player creates two characters to play (we have a small circle of D&D friends) and I am making a Half Orc Barbarian (who will become an Eye of Gruumsh) and a Half Orc Druid (straight Druid). What I have in mind for my backgroud is that the Barb was the leader of a small tribe and the Druid was the second in command/mystic/advisor kinda guy. Im thinking that the motivation for them to be adventuring is that something happend and while they were away from the tribe the tribe got wiped out, and now we're looking to avenge them. What I need to figure out is a reason why we wouldnt be there when the tribe gets attacked. As for who did it I will probly let the DM decide that so its a secret to me too. Im having a hard time thinking why the leader would leave with his second in command, so either you guys can help, or I need to rearrange some stuff.

So, any suggestions? Thanks in advance for the help!
Fithero
04-22-07, 12:56 AM Ok, if your starting at 1st level, perhaps you shouldnt be the leader of a tribe. Tribal leaders are usually the strongest or best fighters.... and if thats a 1st lvl barbarian... the tribe wont last long.

Perhaps your the leaders son (or grand son even) and your going on right of passage... tests or something. The druid is also on the same sort of quest (but being a druid, a different test is required).

You both out when you hear the tribe being attacked (perhaps a horn is sounded) and you both meet up while your running back towards the camp.

Of course you both arrive too late though.

Hope this helps some.

Peace
Lardalish
04-22-07, 01:03 AM Sorry, we're starting at level 5, is that still too low to be the leader of a small tribe?
Fithero
04-22-07, 01:10 AM No, thats pretty good, depending on the monsters/foes in your area of course.

In that case, perhaps you and you advisor were on a diplomatic mission. A rival leader asked to meet you personally, this was a lie of course and he and his tribe attacked and wiped out your own in your absence.

Peace
Terjon of the Blue Rose
04-22-07, 01:49 AM Also have you considered the option that you were present but not strong enough to destroy you're foe. It leaves the DM a little more wiggle room on the power of the enemy.
Aaarrrgh
04-22-07, 01:00 PM Maybe they were off to perform some kind of ritual, like sacrificing an animal to bring fortune to the tribe. To me it sounds reasonable that the leader and his spiritual advisor would perform such a ritual.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Lardalish 04-22-07, 12:47 AM	Sorry about the general title but I couldnt think of anything that would fit in there other than that. Ok, Im going to be playing in a campaign where each player creates two characters to play (we have a small circle of D&D friends) and I am making a Half Orc Barbarian (who will become an Eye of Gruumsh) and a Half Orc Druid (straight Druid). What I have in mind for my backgroud is that the Barb was the leader of a small tribe and the Druid was the second in command/mystic/advisor kinda guy. Im thinking that the motivation for them to be adventuring is that something happend and while they were away from the tribe the tribe got wiped out, and now we're looking to avenge them. What I need to figure out is a reason why we wouldnt be there when the tribe gets attacked. As for who did it I will probly let the DM decide that so its a secret to me too. Im having a hard time thinking why the leader would leave with his second in command, so either you guys can help, or I need to rearrange some stuff. So, any suggestions? Thanks in advance for the help!
Fithero 04-22-07, 12:56 AM	Ok, if your starting at 1st level, perhaps you shouldnt be the leader of a tribe. Tribal leaders are usually the strongest or best fighters.... and if thats a 1st lvl barbarian... the tribe wont last long. Perhaps your the leaders son (or grand son even) and your going on right of passage... tests or something. The druid is also on the same sort of quest (but being a druid, a different test is required). You both out when you hear the tribe being attacked (perhaps a horn is sounded) and you both meet up while your running back towards the camp. Of course you both arrive too late though. Hope this helps some. Peace
Lardalish 04-22-07, 01:03 AM	Sorry, we're starting at level 5, is that still too low to be the leader of a small tribe?
Fithero 04-22-07, 01:10 AM	No, thats pretty good, depending on the monsters/foes in your area of course. In that case, perhaps you and you advisor were on a diplomatic mission. A rival leader asked to meet you personally, this was a lie of course and he and his tribe attacked and wiped out your own in your absence. Peace
Terjon of the Blue Rose 04-22-07, 01:49 AM	Also have you considered the option that you were present but not strong enough to destroy you're foe. It leaves the DM a little more wiggle room on the power of the enemy.
Aaarrrgh 04-22-07, 01:00 PM	Maybe they were off to perform some kind of ritual, like sacrificing an animal to bring fortune to the tribe. To me it sounds reasonable that the leader and his spiritual advisor would perform such a ritual.