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Jan 11, 2026 6:33 pm
kwll says:
Well, I clearly aimed Igrem as being a Wizard Apprentice, so I guess the Sage D&D background applies? I don't have the Nimble rules, except the basic ones, so I don't how it translates in this game.
Indeed, Igrem being a Wizard Apprentice maps well to the Sage background in Nimble, even if the rules aren’t a 1:1 match.

To represent what you learned during your apprenticeship, you can choose one of the following benefits:

- Learn one Utility Spell, taught to you by your mentor; or
- Gain advantage on Lore checks related to one specific field of study or creature type (for example: History, Geography, Undead, Fey, Ooze, etc.).

Let me know which option you prefer, and if you choose Lore, what your area of expertise is.

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Jan 12, 2026 11:35 am
I choose Lore related to Dragons.
Jan 12, 2026 12:09 pm
kwll says:
I choose Lore related to Dragons.
Great! Next step is equipment.

You start with a Staff, Adventurers garb, Camping Supplies (Bedroll, rations, simple tent), a book on Chromatic Dragons, a backpack, bottle of ink, a quill, parchment and a pouch with 25 gp.

Would you like to start with anything else you bought in Neverwinter?
Jan 13, 2026 8:37 am
Well, I don't know if light armor is allowed to mages in this game, but it could be useful while out in the wild. Aside from that, the usual rope and torches / lantern could be a good addition.
Jan 13, 2026 9:15 am
kwll says:
Well, I don't know if light armor is allowed to mages in this game, but it could be useful while out in the wild.
In a way, it is allowed. Mages use "cloth armor" and your adventurers garb is the best protection that you can afford right now:

htech sent a note to kwll
With that, the Defend reaction, as explained in the free rules, will let you reduce incoming damage by 3.
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kwll says:
Aside from that, the usual rope and torches / lantern could be a good addition.
Ah, indeed. They say that you always need rope. So you will start with everything I have written before, plus Rope (50ft) and a Lantern & Oil. But a pouch with only 5 gp, ok? I have updated your character sheet with this.

Now you need an avatar for Igrem. Please submit something and let us know. =)
Jan 13, 2026 6:23 pm
@runekyndig,@kwll, regarding answering Jacob, I'm fine going with the idea that we were all enlisted separately by Gundren/Sildar so there is no need to coordinate stories OOC. Our characters are getting to know each other as well.
Jan 13, 2026 6:25 pm
Avraham says:
@runekyndig,@kwll, regarding answering Jacob, I'm fine going with the idea that we were all enlisted separately by Gundren/Sildar so there is no need to coordinate stories OOC. Our characters are getting to know each other as well.
Sorry, who is Jacob?
Jan 13, 2026 6:41 pm
runekyndig says:
Avraham says:
@runekyndig,@kwll, regarding answering Jacob, I'm fine going with the idea that we were all enlisted separately by Gundren/Sildar so there is no need to coordinate stories OOC. Our characters are getting to know each other as well.
Sorry, who is Jacob?
The merchant who hired the two guards and who just came over to us to offer stew and ask questions.

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Jan 13, 2026 6:45 pm
htech says:
But an Entertainer background is ok. =) You dont need the Songweaver special abilities to sing/dance/tell stories.
If I understand Nimble backgrounds properly, would this mean I can get advantage on checks relating to entertainment (storytelling, music, juggling, etc.) and that I can be privy to entertainment related knowledge? I'm extrapolating from the Artisan background. Or, do you have another set of characteristics that you would want to apply?
Jan 13, 2026 9:39 pm
Avraham says:
would this mean I can get advantage on checks relating to entertainment (storytelling, music, juggling, etc.) and that I can be privy to entertainment related knowledge
Yup =)
Jan 14, 2026 5:53 pm
If you can bear with me, I usually have my characters drawn for me (by a human), and this might take a few days.
Jan 14, 2026 11:35 pm
kwll says:
If you can bear with me, I usually have my characters drawn for me (by a human), and this might take a few days.
Sure, no problem. In that case, I think we've finished creating characters for all of you. =)

So, I will end session zero when appropriate and we will begin the published adventure =)
Jan 15, 2026 3:55 pm
Great!

Just so we can manage our expectations, and because—at least in my case—Nimble is a new set of rules, but what is your method for giving XP. Do you award it on your own and inform us when we level? Is it only calculated/applied at logical "story breaks" or do you tally it per encounter? Do the characters require training/downtime or is it automatic? Thanks!
Jan 16, 2026 12:06 am
Avraham says:
Great!

Just so we can manage our expectations, and because—at least in my case—Nimble is a new set of rules, but what is your method for giving XP. Do you award it on your own and inform us when we level? Is it only calculated/applied at logical "story breaks" or do you tally it per encounter? Do the characters require training/downtime or is it automatic? Thanks!
I will allow you to gain a level whenever you complete an appropriately challenging thread (or group of less challenging ones). I will let you all know.

It is automatic, and we will use this OOC thread if you have any questions. =)
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