I like pre gens especially if I’m getting to know a game. For instance, I got the Pendragon starter set for Xmas. It came with great choices of pre gens and I’m really happy with them. It has enough info for me to build upon and I can focus on learning g the mechanics of the game first.
I’m the moderator for my school’s D&D Club, and I’m always using pre-generated characters for various reasons (RPG newbies, time, new system, etc.). And you’re right—they are just the basic version of a “cleric” or a “rogue.” I’m going to apply your suggestions and add some personality traits, backgrounds, and maybe short-term agendas.
I like pre gens especially if I’m getting to know a game. For instance, I got the Pendragon starter set for Xmas. It came with great choices of pre gens and I’m really happy with them. It has enough info for me to build upon and I can focus on learning g the mechanics of the game first.
Great article! Well written.
I’m the moderator for my school’s D&D Club, and I’m always using pre-generated characters for various reasons (RPG newbies, time, new system, etc.). And you’re right—they are just the basic version of a “cleric” or a “rogue.” I’m going to apply your suggestions and add some personality traits, backgrounds, and maybe short-term agendas.
Good stuff!
Glad this was of some use! Let me know how it goes - I'm super interested to see this in more places in the wild.
Plus you'll do me a favor of making my prediction come true. :)