Here’s the deal, I want more sad PCs in D&D. Less heroes and more people pulled in to help because it’s right and they have to, more real emotions and an expectation of no reward other than one day having a peaceful life that’s safe. I love sad/tragic characters in RPGs. It's a running joke these days to throw shade at tragic backstories, but, there's a lot of four-color heroism too.
Though I will say a sad character can also be a hero. Your description in the 2nd sentence is heroic as hell.
— Dan Dillon (@Dan_Dillon_1) March 19, 2019
I agree. What you describe is, in my opinion, a real hero. 🙂
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) March 19, 2019
Right? That 2nd sentence, tho.
— Dan Dillon (@Dan_Dillon_1) March 19, 2019
I do really appreciate D&D characters who aren't the flawless, never mussed, and always unflappable caricature that we hang a "hero" label on sometimes. I'm with you 100% there.
— Dan Dillon (@Dan_Dillon_1) March 19, 2019