Eberron Confidential: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste (D&D5e 2024)

From afar, the glittering towers of Sharn seem warm and inviting. But that beauty belies a seedy underbelly where the common citizen ekes out a living and those with some amount of talent or experience can ply their trade as an agent for hire. The dark alleys erupt with slung spells and whizzing bullets. Tales of intrigue, crime, and double deals abound. This adventure is one of those tales... Join us for Eberron: Confidential.

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This week's plothook: (DM Debut!)
Brendara Valindril, a graduate student of history at Morgrave University and employee at Varkenbluff Museum went missing a week ago while exploring Old Sharn (aka the Undercity). Morgrave University is willing to pay 2500gp for a party to recover her and anything she has discovered.

Feel free to make a character or use one of the Pre-Generated Characters available! (See below for Pre-Gen bios and Character Creation Guidelines)

Pre-Generated Characters: (viewable and printable thru Campaign link)
The Punchy Priest: Tiefling Pugilist
Their fiendish appearance belies a heart of gold. When donations aren't enough for upkeep of the chapel and grounds, they find supplemental income from jobs that require the throwing of hands.
Tags: Melee, Observant, Intimidating, Healer

The Reformed Reprobate: Dwarf Rogue
Everyone has a calling, unfortunately the Convict is acutely aware of the little voice in their head that goads them into shady ventures. Granted, it also makes them pretty good at getting away with it.
Tags: Melee or Ranged, Stealthy, Deceptive, Utility

The Enthralling Enchanter: Changeling Warlock
Changing faces like others change clothes, the Enchanter isn't sure who they are anymore. But their gifts of disguise and magic allow them to be extremely profitable with jobs where subterfuge is needed.
Tags: Magic, Control, Shapechanger, Charismatic, Telepath

The Gregarious Gunslinger: Half Elf Fighter
After becoming bored with always winning at cards and gunfights, the Gunslinger sought excitement elsewhere. Armed with a quick tongue and quicker draw, they are a gun-for-hire to various groups in Sharn.
Tags: Persuasive, Intimidating, Observant, Tanky

Character Creation Guidelines: D&D Beyond Link w/ Shared Content
Rulebooks: PHB, DMG, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, Eberron: Rising from the Last War, The Pugilist Class(2024), Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, Mordenkainen presents: Monster of the Multiverse, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Book of Many Things
Character Level: 4 Fixed HP option
Multiclassing w/ pre-requisites (2024 classes only)
Attributes: Point buy or Standard Array (no rolled stats)
Species: PHB or Eberron races preferred.
Backgrounds: If taking a Dragonmarked Heir, must match species to appropriate Dragonmark.
Starting Equipment / Gold: Per starting class and background OR gold option offered by either. Can then sell off or purchase basic adventuring gear, weapons, and armor based on standard pricing.
100gp for a Common Magic Item (+base cost if weapon/armor).
Permanent Magic Items / Loot Budget: 1 Loot Point (LP)
(LP Budget will increase as community narrative progresses)
Uncommon Magic Item = 1 LP
Rare Magic Item = 2 LP
Very Rare Magic Item = 3 LP
Firearms: Availability, Pricing, and Proficiency
Artificers are considered proficient with all Firearms
Pistol(100gp), Musket(75gp), and Shotgun are considered Simple weapons.
Revolver and Rifle,Hunting are considered Martial weapons.
Shotgun, Revolver, and Rifle,Hunting can only be acquired with LP and increases the base cost of a Loot item by 1 compared to the usual Loot Budget.
For example:
Revolver(Common) = 1LP
+1 Revolver(Uncommon) = 2LP
+2 Revolver(Rare) = 3LP
+3 Revolver(Very Rare) = 4LP