An Abridged Guide to Monstrous Player Characters - D&D Expertise Episode 22
Channel: DiceCold
Date: 2022-04-11

This episode is hosted by special guest Crypt, the Gourmet. He has some good tips on how to play a character that's a little out of the ordinary.


Music is “The Cubanist” by The Underscore Orkestra, courtesy of Freemusicarchive.org

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Video transcript:

Hello, my name is Crypt the Gourmet. Your ordinary host has been messily dismembered, however he will return next week.

If you’re considering the idea of playing a more unusual character than you ordinarily would, I'd like to provide you with a few suggestions.

Your more mundane companions are going to need to be comfortable with taking the lead when it comes to meeting new people. You may be perfectly polite, friendly even, but you must take into account what kind of first impression you make upon strangers.

What you can do is identify a few specific details that drew you to playing such a character in the first place. Use those as an opportunity to roleplay your heart out, should you still possess such an organ. I happen to be a bit of a foodie, with a keen interest in experiencing as many different tastes as possible. Since my decaying form can’t be truly killed I’m offered the opportunity to explore quite a few things that would sicken or distress an ordinary person several times over. With my ever expanding grasp of ingredients I am confident I will soon be able to create a meal of culinary perfection. Finding individuals willing to taste it may be its own challenge.

I could easily eat up entire game sessions worth of time asking about what local delicacies a small village might feature, or how the taste of bandit flesh differs by region, however it’s important to remain aware that one’s traveling companions each have their own unique characteristics and passions as well. They must all have the opportunity to express themselves and share the spotlight of the Game Master’s focus.

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