Welcome weary traveler! Our next installation of Pop Culture Character Creations (PCCC) is inspired by the Marvel Comics and recent blockbuster hit, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Specifically, in this PCCC we'll be focusing on the chaotically charismatic Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord), and how his traits and abilities can be adapted into a cunning player character. Whether you're a comic book fan or not, the rich world of their respective universes offer a wealth of inspiration for creating memorable heroes, monsters, and encounters in your tabletop RPGs.

Here’s another PCCC “Twi-hards” may find worth checking out! Check it out at Pop Culture Character Creation: Twilight Saga.

Name: Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord)

Race: Human

Class: Swashbuckler Rogue (from Xanathar's Guide to Everything)

Background: Far Traveler

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Ability Scores:

• Strength: 12

• Dexterity: 18

• Constitution: 14

• Intelligence: 12

• Wisdom: 10

• Charisma: 16

Proficiencies:

• Armor: Light armor

• Weapons: Simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords

• Tools: Thieves' tools

• Saving Throws: Dexterity, Charisma

• Skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, Deception, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth

Features and Traits:

• Swashbuckler's Fancy Footwork: When you make a melee attack against a creature, that creature can't make opportunity attacks against you for the rest of your turn.

• Far Traveler's Feature: You have an excellent memory for maps and geography, and you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you.

• Rakish Audacity: You can add your Charisma modifier to your initiative rolls, and you have advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn in the combat yet.

Equipment:

• Leather armor

• Rapier

• Dagger

• Hand crossbow

• Burglar's pack

• Thieves' tools

• Explorer's pack

• 50 feet of hempen rope

• Any other items you think are appropriate for your character (e.g., a mysterious alien artifact, a portable music player)

Background Feature:

• All Eyes on You: When you enter a civilized settlement, you can find a place to perform, granting you lodging, food, and sometimes even an audience willing to offer information or assistance.

This character sheet is a starting point, and you can further customize it to fit your vision of Star-Lord. Don't forget to select a race and background feature that align with your character's background and abilities. Have fun playing as Peter Quill in your D&D adventures!

What pop culture-inspired characters have you played (or simply dreamt of)? Let us know in the comments!

Want more inspiration for flavoring your characters? Try Flavoring Your Characters: Physics as Magic!

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