Character Connections

While meeting at a tavern for the first time in session one is a classic start for adventuring parties, it is often better to connect the characters through some preexisting relationships. This shared history can significantly enhance the depth and complexity of character interactions, as well as fostering a sense of camaraderie or conflict between characters right from the beginning. All of this is rich fodder for social interaction and character development. The following d66 table contains suggestions for connections between two characters. It is not necessary to have every character connected to every other character—just one or two connections is enough.

1. Family & Ancestry:

1.1. _________ is a distant cousin I haven't seen in years.

1.2. _________ is a long-lost sibling who has recently returned.

1.3. _________ was a friend of my parents and was asked to keep an eye on me.

1.4. _________ is an adopted member of the family; we have always been rivals.

1.5. _________ is my half-sibling, and our relationship is a complicated one.

1.6. _________ is the rebel in my family and we're often at odds.

2. Adventuring & Combat:

2.1. _________ and I are the only surviving members of a previous adventuring party.

2.2. _________ and I were in the army together and fought side by side.

2.3. _________ and I once sought a hidden treasure, leading us through countless challenges.

2.4. _________ and I were imprisoned together and managed to escape.

2.5. _________ and I once faced off in a duel, but now our fates are intertwined.

2.6. _________ and I were part of a heist that went terribly wrong.

3. Romance & Personal Bonds:

3.1. _________ and I are betrothed due to political ties, but our feelings are complex.

3.2. _________ and I shared a passionate, unforgettable moment one midsummer night.

3.3. _________ and I, though from feuding families, share a forbidden bond.

3.4. _________ and I were once married, a union arranged for the benefit of our families.

3.5. _________ and I were once rivals for the same lover; somehow, our paths crossed again.

3.6. _________ and I have a complicated relationship filled with ups and downs.

4. Friendships & Alliances:

4.1. _________ and I are old drinking buddies, reminiscing about the good times whenever we meet.

4.2. _________ and I are members of the same faction, working towards a common goal.

4.3. _________ is my mentor, teaching me invaluable skills and wisdom.

4.4. _________ and I share a bond from our time at the same academy.

4.5. _________ and I celebrated a memorable festival together and have been fast friends ever since.

4.6. _________ and I once worked for the same terrible boss.

5. Challenges & Survival:

5.1. _________ and I were partners in a business venture that unfortunately went under.

5.2. _________ helped me commit a crime, and we've been bound by that secret ever since.

5.3. _________ and I endured a perilous journey to a distant place.

5.4. _________ and I were the only ones to survive a shipwreck.

5.5. _________ once sheltered me from a terrible danger.

5.6. _________ and I were stranded in a wilderness and had to rely on each other to survive.

6. Religious & Spiritual:

6.1. _________ and I are members of the same religious order, bound by our shared faith and rituals.

6.2. _________ and I once undertook a pilgrimage to a sacred shrine together.

6.3. _________ is from a rival religious order, and we have deep philosophical debates.

6.4. _________ and I shared a spiritual vision that guides our actions.

6.5. _________ left our religious order, and I am determined to win them back.

6.6. _________ and I have bonded over our shared search for enlightenment.