Strength and Skepticism: A Tale of Two Adventurers

In the diverse realm of Dungeons & Dragons, characters come to life with unique backgrounds, skills, and personalities. To put it in oversimplified terms, this week I wanted to create characters that represent two sides of a coin. The first is based on a biblical figure named Samson, whom I heard stories of while growing up. The second is, well, based on Matt Dillahunty (check out his Patreon), an intellectual icon who doesn’t have time for nonsense, D&D notwithstanding. In this week’s blog, we delve into the stories of two exceptional adventurers: Samson the Mighty and Matt the Skeptic and provide you with two playable characters. In this case, both are part of a rich and fantastical fiction of the mind.

Pop Culture Creation: Rocksteady and Bebop from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Rocksteady and Bebop, the infamous duo of mutant henchmen, have stepped out of the shadows of New York City's underground to make their mark in the realm of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition through these home brewed stat blocks. These iconic villains, known for their loyalty to the Shredder and their reckless, bruiser-style combat, bring chaos and mayhem wherever they go. With Rocksteady's incredible strength and Bebop's mildly cunning intellect, they pose a formidable threat to any adventuring party that dares to cross their path. Now to bring them out of New York City and from the nostalgia of my formative years and into YOUR game…

Pop Culture Character Creation: Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1-3

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…