May all your characters find their stories

Episodes

Sept. 30, 2022

Why I'm still talking about D&D - A Response to the Hadozee Controver…

This podcast is about characters. And when it comes to characters in Dungeons and Dragons, there have been problems with how the game defines race from the very beginning. You may have heard about the most recent example, and...

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Sept. 30, 2022

What is Characters Without Stories?

Characters without stories is a TTRPG podcast about the roads not yet traveled. If you play tabletop roleplaying games you probably have some back pocket characters, characters who are just waiting for the right story. Every ...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Madame Azlu, Sailor of the Sea of Stars - Confronting Ableism with Ra…

Rachel Voss brings Madame Azlu to the table. Madame Azlu sails across the Sea of Stars, chasing constellations in a crystal ship. Rachel and I discuss how our characters are influenced by our lives and the media we consume, i...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Farthing, the Accidental Pirate - Being a Badass with Mobility Aids w…

Wesley Magee-Saxton brings Farthing to the table. Farthing is a disabled high elf who became an accidental stowaway and an accidental pirate. Wesley and I discuss finding inspiration in historical research, creating magical i...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Requiem, the Reluctant Tiefling - Searching for Found Family with Nei…

Stevie brings Requiem to the table. Requiem is a Tiefling Warlock who pledged her service to Asmodeus to save her girlfriend, losing everything in the process. Stevie and I discuss the unique origins of the tiefling race, fin...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Qurr the Birbarian - Building Better Backstories with Jay (D&D 5e)

Jay brings Qurr to the table. Qurr is an Aarakocra Barbarian on a mission to prove herself to the goddess Syranita. Jay and I discuss how introducing randomness into character building can help bring characters to life, creat...

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July 26, 2022

Bart Biggityburg, Tortle Marathon Runner - Playing Against Type with …

Andrew Rahman brings Bart Biggityburg to the table. Bart is a Tortle Drakewarden Ranger who has trained to be a championship marathon runner. Andrew and I discuss turning the tables on common misconceptions about what a chara...

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