Single, simple character
for her: Fontotum. Above level one, choose spells for them (Prestidigitation, Grease (Color Spray might be too good), Glitterdust). I was going to recommend presenting the PHB core classes, but it's best if you build what they want FOR them: Most who start D&D and see the size of the PHB or the character sheet would be overwhelmed.
why not try and make a single, simple character for her, story and all
Pro: jump right in. Con: lack of immersion.
She's a real world dancer and a (mostly fiction) professional writer, so maybe something like a Bard / Gemini Dancer in terms of fluff?
Do you think she'll cringe like I did or do her writings frequently contain protagonists like comic-book superheroes that she'll entertain the idea of extraordinary, martial dance-power? If so, try to include that thing where you dance as your Intimidate check in a Duel of Wills for humor.
I need ideas for a good, simple, one-shot, solo story, though.
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The number of ships docking at the coastal town of Seawell has suddenly dropped, and raids by the local lizardfolk are increasing. The missing ships were all approaching from the reef side of the peninsula, so something must have happened to the lighthouse that normally guides ships safely past the danger. But what?" Rapid Metabolism (Expanded Psionics Handbook, SRD) or Healing Devotion (Complete Champion) are good healing feats for a skint, one-person party.
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Dearest one,
It is my pleasure to seek your opinion and also to confide in you for a business partnership. Though we have not met before, but I believe one has to risk confiding in someone to succeed sometimes in life. I am Prince Elerossë Ciryatan; I'm from Ancalimë in northern part of the elvish continent. I contacted you for this noble transaction to seek your help and advice since I am too young to handle it alone.
The sum of Six Million Five Hundred Thousand gold pieces ($6.5m) was deposited in a bank by my father in the economic capital which he wanted to used for his political ambition, before he was assassinated. Due to the situation I found myself, I have decided to invest this money in your country, because of the frequent political instability and also for security reasons and the worst part of it, is that my uncles are trying to kill me over this money because I refused to hand over the documents covering this money to them. They has sold all my father's landed properties which rightful belong to me and has been on my nerves to give them details on the deposited money, which I refused. My life is now at stake so I ran away from my City to our capital, hiding in a hostel pending when this money will be released.
I seek your assistance in the following ways:
(1.) To provide a bank account where this money can be transferred into.
(2.) To make arrangements for me to come to your country after the successful transfer of this money into your account, and further my education.
(3.) To help invest this money in a profitable business since I am not old enough to handle such matters
(4). I want you to promise me that you are not going to betray me after the money gets into your account since that is what I have left.
I will be pleased to offer you reasonable percentage of the total fund while the balance will be invested with your help.
NOTE: I have all the necessary documents backing me up as the next of kin, If you are willing to assist me , please do not hesitate to contact me for further details and also hope you will handle this transaction with almost confidentiality and transparency it deserves.
Yours Sincerely
Prince Elerossë.
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