[center]Companion Character Creation Questions[/center]
Is there an age limit for companion characters?
No, there is not. But be aware that you must roll for aging once you hit a specific age in this game.
Can I create a companion who is a child?
No. All companions are at least 25 years of age.
But I have this concept for a young companion...
No. All companions are at least 25 years of age.
So if a companion starts at age 25, and I decide to advance him like 10 years, he would be born in...
1190. The game starts in 1220, so work backwards from there for birth year.
I aged my Companion and he died. Do I have to start over?
No. Sometimes, a bad die roll can have a profound effect on your character, and advancing in age beyond 35 has its risks. If you advance beyond age 35 and your character dies due to age, regress that character 1 full year, removing all XP, benefits, penalties, etc., and stop right there. You will then get the chance to RP this character and hope for a better result in-game.
Do Virtues/Flaws impact the amount of XP we earn for seasonal activities?
Yes. If you have a Virtue or Flaw that impacts the amount of XP you gain for a seasonal activity such as studying or teaching, you earn that extra XP in the normal way you would in the course of the game.
What about the flat 10 XP per season? How do Virtues/Flaws impact this?
They don't. By taking the flat 10 XP, you are effectively saying that you did something not otherwise accounted for, such as adventuring, that earned you XP. Because you are taking a flat amount, you do not get extra XP due to those Virtues/Flaws.
I have ideas for multiple companions. Which one would be best for this game?
Whichever one you want to play. Create the character you want to play without worrying about what may or may not fit best in the game.
I have ideas for multiple companions. Can I create more than 1 companion?
Well, technically, you can. But you can only submit one for this game, so it's best that you don't do that.
But what if I create multiple companions instead of creating a grog?
Everyone creates 1 magi, 1 companion, and 1 grog.