May all your characters find their stories

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Jan. 30, 2023

Montgomery Whitlow, a Hunter on a Fool's Errand - Downward Arcs with Gamesinabunker (Vaesen)

Glenn Buettner brings Montgomery Whitlow to the table. Monty is a Vaesen hunter on a fool's errand to join his wife and daughter in the selkie world. Glenn and I discuss sending your character on a fool's errand, creating characters from your own writing, and making the table a safe…

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Jan. 30, 2023

Montgomery Whitlow, a Hunter on a Fool's Errand - Downward Arcs with Gamesinabunker (Vaesen)

Glenn Buettner brings Montgomery Whitlow to the table. Monty is a Vaesen hunter on a fool's errand to join his wife and daughter in the selkie world. Glenn and I discuss sending your character on a fool's errand, creating characters from your own writing, and making the table a safe…

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Jan. 29, 2023

What is your character's motto?

Clip from Season 2 Episode 2 of Characters Without Stories: Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Judgel Sharptooth to the table. Judgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a…

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Jan. 29, 2023

Solving a political problem with a party and a PowerPoint

When presented with a delicate political quest, why not throw a party and put together a PowerPoint presentation?

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Jan. 28, 2023

Can your character tell if someone is flirting with them?

Clip from Season 2 Episode 2 of Characters Without Stories: Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Judgel Sharptooth to the table. Judgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a…

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Jan. 28, 2023

My pet peeve: multiclass mashups

Multiclassing is a turning point for your character - make it have a reason

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Jan. 27, 2023

Galadriel Jones

Clip from Season 2 Episode 2 of Characters Without Stories: Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Judgel Sharptooth to the table. Judgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a…

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Jan. 26, 2023

Chuck Tingle TTRPG monsters

One of my favorite parts is the hand drawn old school wacky monsters

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Jan. 26, 2023

The Tingleverse RPG

Can't wait to crack open Chuck Tingle's TTRPG!

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Jan. 25, 2023

Discovering yourself through roleplay

Clip from Season 2 Episode 2 of Characters Without Stories: Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Judgel Sharptooth to the table. Judgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a…

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Jan. 25, 2023

D&D's OGL was never designed to help small creators

The OGL was created to get players to buy core rulebooks and to make D&D the only game in town - and it worked.

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Jan. 24, 2023

Voicing a male character as a trans woman

Clip from Season 2 Episode 2 of Characters Without Stories: Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Judgel Sharptooth to the table. Judgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a…

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Jan. 24, 2023

Thank you for listening!

If you've listened to my podcast, let me know! I'll send you some buttons. Just email me at characterswithoutstories@gmail.com and let me know one thing you like about the podcast and your address so I can send the buttons. :)

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Jan. 22, 2023

What does a goblin customs official do?

Clip from Season 2 Episode 2 of Characters Without Stories: Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Judgel Sharptooth to the table. Judgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a…

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Jan. 18, 2023

We'd all be scared of dragons

Clip from Season 2 Episode 1 of Characters Without Stories: Joseph Speak brings Skips to the table. Skips is a sheltered monk who took a vow of silence thrust into a noisy world when dragon-induced tragedy strikes. He becomes a mime to find a way to honor his vow while…

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Jan. 17, 2023

The best kind of adventurers

Clip from Season 2 Episode 1 of Characters Without Stories: Joseph Speak brings Skips to the table. Skips is a sheltered monk who took a vow of silence thrust into a noisy world when dragon-induced tragedy strikes. He becomes a mime to find a way to honor his vow while…

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Jan. 16, 2023

S2E2: Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official - Gender Identity and Character Voices w/ Caroline

Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Jurdgel Sharptooth to the table. Jurdgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a male character as a trans woman, discovering something about yourself…

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Jan. 16, 2023

Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official - Gender Identity and Character Voices with Caroline ...

Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Jurdgel Sharptooth to the table. Jurdgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a male character as a trans woman, discovering something about yourself…

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Jan. 16, 2023

Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official - Gender Identity and Character Voices with Caroline ...

Caroline Vahrenkamp brings Jurdgel Sharptooth to the table. Jurdgel is a goblin customs official who would like nothing more than staying home with a cup of tea and a romance novel. Caroline and I discuss the challenge of voicing a male character as a trans woman, discovering something about yourself…

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Jan. 16, 2023

Capitalism is the BBEG - A Response to Dungeons and Dragons' New Open Gaming License

Once again, I’m mad at something I love – or rather, I’m mad at the company that owns it. Once again, it’s Dungeons and Dragons. About a week ago, a draft copy of the new D&D Open Game License was leaked. Much more restrictive than the Open Game License that…

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Jan. 16, 2023

Capitalism is the BBEG - A Response to Dungeons and Dragons' New Open Gaming License

Once again, I’m mad at something I love – or rather, I’m mad at the company that owns it. Once again, it’s Dungeons and Dragons. About a week ago, a draft copy of the new D&D Open Game License was leaked. Much more restrictive than the Open Game License that…

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Jan. 15, 2023

Using invisible walls to confuse your opponents

Clip from Season 2 Episode 1 of Characters Without Stories: Joseph Speak brings Skips to the table. Skips is a sheltered monk who took a vow of silence thrust into a noisy world when dragon-induced tragedy strikes. He becomes a mime to find a way to honor his vow while…

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Jan. 13, 2023

Let's retire bard tropes

Clip from Season 2 Episode 1 of Characters Without Stories: Joseph Speak brings Skips to the table. Skips is a sheltered monk who took a vow of silence thrust into a noisy world when dragon-induced tragedy strikes. He becomes a mime to find a way to honor his vow while…

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Jan. 5, 2023

How are your personal experiences reflected in your characters?

Clip from Episode 11 of Characters Without Stories: Ekra the Bird Bard Dad - Finding Your Own Language with Sophie Katz (D&D 5e) Sophie Katz brings Ekra to the table. Ekra is a dad on a mission, a Kenku finding his own way to communicate in a world that considers…

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