Brainstorming for a Sorcerer [Archive] - Wizards Community

Brainstorming for a Sorcerer [Archive] - Wizards Community

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TWG_Prometheus
03-22-06, 01:50 AM I'm starting a new sorcerer character and, although I have some relatively good ideas for their character background, I'm hoping for something with a bit more punch than I've come up with so far. By punch I don't necessarily mean additional drama like a slaughtered family or traumatic background...just something to make it a bit more memorable or special. To that end, I'm looking for some help with 'storming up a few ideas for their background. I'm going to avoid saying what I have going right now in the way of a background to avoid directing the flow of conversation, but remind me and I'll do my best to bring it up later. (Possibly modified by some helpful thoughts?)

It's a Greyhawk campaign, and I'm heading toward a gish build for a human sorcerer, with the second level coming in slated to be Paladin. My human bonus feat was Draconic Heritage, and I'm planning on snagging at least Draconic Breath, so ideally their draconic bloodline would be emphasized somewhat.
Senevri
03-23-06, 10:50 AM Hmm.

One of my concept sorcerers (never played one), would be a "physical" type,
one whose equivalent of meditation would be doing an exercise regime in the morning. Then I'd go for transmutation spells which enhance the character mainly... plus, one or two "Earth-shattering Kaboom!" spells.

I guess something like that might work for you, too.
Dex
03-24-06, 08:39 AM -His family was attacked by red dragons, and Bahatmut specifically gifted him with sorcerous and paladinitic powers to be the Platinum Dragon's own personal arm in the world, allowing your character to seek revenge against the Red Wyrm.

-He is an experiment by an insane wizard in the Greyhawk Mage's Guild who had "the best plan ever..."

-He was hatched out of an egg like a real dragon

-Whenever he casts spells, his pupils change and a pattern of scales becomes defined on his chest.

-His family was a noble house who cared for wymlings of a specific metallic dragon. This long association has linked to two families together.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
TWG_Prometheus 03-22-06, 01:50 AM	I'm starting a new sorcerer character and, although I have some relatively good ideas for their character background, I'm hoping for something with a bit more punch than I've come up with so far. By punch I don't necessarily mean additional drama like a slaughtered family or traumatic background...just something to make it a bit more memorable or special. To that end, I'm looking for some help with 'storming up a few ideas for their background. I'm going to avoid saying what I have going right now in the way of a background to avoid directing the flow of conversation, but remind me and I'll do my best to bring it up later. (Possibly modified by some helpful thoughts?) It's a Greyhawk campaign, and I'm heading toward a gish build for a human sorcerer, with the second level coming in slated to be Paladin. My human bonus feat was Draconic Heritage, and I'm planning on snagging at least Draconic Breath, so ideally their draconic bloodline would be emphasized somewhat.
Senevri 03-23-06, 10:50 AM	Hmm. One of my concept sorcerers (never played one), would be a "physical" type, one whose equivalent of meditation would be doing an exercise regime in the morning. Then I'd go for transmutation spells which enhance the character mainly... plus, one or two "Earth-shattering Kaboom!" spells. I guess something like that might work for you, too.
Dex 03-24-06, 08:39 AM	-His family was attacked by red dragons, and Bahatmut specifically gifted him with sorcerous and paladinitic powers to be the Platinum Dragon's own personal arm in the world, allowing your character to seek revenge against the Red Wyrm. -He is an experiment by an insane wizard in the Greyhawk Mage's Guild who had "the best plan ever..." -He was hatched out of an egg like a real dragon -Whenever he casts spells, his pupils change and a pattern of scales becomes defined on his chest. -His family was a noble house who cared for wymlings of a specific metallic dragon. This long association has linked to two families together.