Ernst von Trugh

Season:
Forgotten Realms/Ravenloft
Race:
Human
Class:
Bard
Background:
Newsman (Custom)
Lifestyle:
Wealthy
Current Level:
1
Total GP:
7
Total Downtime:
0
Tag:
DDHC-CoS
Faction:
None
Faction Rank:
Novice (rank 1)
Magic Item Count:
0
Magic Item Limit:
1

Log Entries

Date Played ▼ Adventure Title Session Levels GP Downtime Magic Items
2025-10-30 10:08 Character Creation 7 Show

Source: PHB 2024, DMG 2024

Class: Bard

Species: Human
Size: Medium

Custom Background: Newsman
Description: You are a seeker of stories, a chronicler of triumphs and tragedies. From crowded taverns to war-torn battlefields, you’ve pursued the truth — not for coin or fame (though both help), but because someone must remember. Whether you work for a noble’s gazette, a clandestine broadsheet, or your own wandering journal, your pen carries weight, and your words can spark revolutions.
ASI: Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma
Feature: Eye for the Truth
Your life is a dance between fact and fiction. When encountering rumors, legends, or official statements, you can ask the DM for a single “grain of truth” — a reliable piece of information buried within the lies. This might be a small but vital detail (a location, a name, or a symbol) that helps you discern what’s real. Additionally, you can often gain entry to noble halls, guild archives, or city offices by posing as a chronicler, provided you don’t overstay your welcome.

Ability Scores: Point Buy
STR 8 / DEX 14 / CON 12 / INT 13+1=14 / WIS 10 / CHA 15+2=17

Feats
Human - Versatile: Skilled
Newsman: Lucky

Skills
Bard: History, Perception, Persuasion
Human: Deception
Bard Tool: Flute, Lute, Viol
Skilled: Arcana, Insight, Investigation
Newsman Skills: Religion, Stealth

Spells
Cantrips: Message, Minor Illusion
Level 1: Charm Person, Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Disguise Self

Equipment
Bard: 90 GP
Background: 50 GP
Purchase:
* 2 Daggers (-4 GP)
* Light Crossbow (-25 GP)
* 2 Crossbow Bolt Cases (-2 GP)
* 40 Bolts (-2 GP)
* Studded Leather Armor (-45 GP)
* Flute (-2 GP)
* Calligrapher's Supplies (-10 GP)
* Explorer's Pack: Backpack, Bedroll, 2 flasks of Oil, 10 days of Rations, Rope, Tinderbox, 10 Torches, Waterskin (-10 GP)
* Costume (-5 GP)
* +5=6 Waterskins (-1 GP)
* Tent (-2 GP)
* Holy Water (-25 GP)
Gold Balance: 7 GP

About
Name: Ernst von Trugh (Dixer)
Pronouns: he/him
Alignment: Neutral Good
Faith: Deneir
Lifestyle: Wealthy
Languages: Elvish, Infernal
Hair: brown
Skin: wrinkled
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 153 lb (69 kg)
Age: 42
Gender: male
Bonds: My notebook is my sanctuary.
Flaws: I tend to underestimate danger when a good story beckons.
Ideals: I bring the truth to light.
Personality Traits:
I quote past interviews and historical texts in everyday conversation.
I keep an expression of polite skepticism at all times.

Date Played ▼ Adventure Title Tier Session ACP TCP Downtime Renown
2025-10-30 10:08 Character Creation Show

Source: PHB 2024, DMG 2024

Class: Bard

Species: Human
Size: Medium

Custom Background: Newsman
Description: You are a seeker of stories, a chronicler of triumphs and tragedies. From crowded taverns to war-torn battlefields, you’ve pursued the truth — not for coin or fame (though both help), but because someone must remember. Whether you work for a noble’s gazette, a clandestine broadsheet, or your own wandering journal, your pen carries weight, and your words can spark revolutions.
ASI: Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma
Feature: Eye for the Truth
Your life is a dance between fact and fiction. When encountering rumors, legends, or official statements, you can ask the DM for a single “grain of truth” — a reliable piece of information buried within the lies. This might be a small but vital detail (a location, a name, or a symbol) that helps you discern what’s real. Additionally, you can often gain entry to noble halls, guild archives, or city offices by posing as a chronicler, provided you don’t overstay your welcome.

Ability Scores: Point Buy
STR 8 / DEX 14 / CON 12 / INT 13+1=14 / WIS 10 / CHA 15+2=17

Feats
Human - Versatile: Skilled
Newsman: Lucky

Skills
Bard: History, Perception, Persuasion
Human: Deception
Bard Tool: Flute, Lute, Viol
Skilled: Arcana, Insight, Investigation
Newsman Skills: Religion, Stealth

Spells
Cantrips: Message, Minor Illusion
Level 1: Charm Person, Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Disguise Self

Equipment
Bard: 90 GP
Background: 50 GP
Purchase:
* 2 Daggers (-4 GP)
* Light Crossbow (-25 GP)
* 2 Crossbow Bolt Cases (-2 GP)
* 40 Bolts (-2 GP)
* Studded Leather Armor (-45 GP)
* Flute (-2 GP)
* Calligrapher's Supplies (-10 GP)
* Explorer's Pack: Backpack, Bedroll, 2 flasks of Oil, 10 days of Rations, Rope, Tinderbox, 10 Torches, Waterskin (-10 GP)
* Costume (-5 GP)
* +5=6 Waterskins (-1 GP)
* Tent (-2 GP)
* Holy Water (-25 GP)
Gold Balance: 7 GP

About
Name: Ernst von Trugh (Dixer)
Pronouns: he/him
Alignment: Neutral Good
Faith: Deneir
Lifestyle: Wealthy
Languages: Elvish, Infernal
Hair: brown
Skin: wrinkled
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 153 lb (69 kg)
Age: 42
Gender: male
Bonds: My notebook is my sanctuary.
Flaws: I tend to underestimate danger when a good story beckons.
Ideals: I bring the truth to light.
Personality Traits:
I quote past interviews and historical texts in everyday conversation.
I keep an expression of polite skepticism at all times.

Date Played ▼ Adventure Title Session XP GP Downtime Renown Magic Items
2025-10-30 10:08 Character Creation 7 Show

Source: PHB 2024, DMG 2024

Class: Bard

Species: Human
Size: Medium

Custom Background: Newsman
Description: You are a seeker of stories, a chronicler of triumphs and tragedies. From crowded taverns to war-torn battlefields, you’ve pursued the truth — not for coin or fame (though both help), but because someone must remember. Whether you work for a noble’s gazette, a clandestine broadsheet, or your own wandering journal, your pen carries weight, and your words can spark revolutions.
ASI: Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma
Feature: Eye for the Truth
Your life is a dance between fact and fiction. When encountering rumors, legends, or official statements, you can ask the DM for a single “grain of truth” — a reliable piece of information buried within the lies. This might be a small but vital detail (a location, a name, or a symbol) that helps you discern what’s real. Additionally, you can often gain entry to noble halls, guild archives, or city offices by posing as a chronicler, provided you don’t overstay your welcome.

Ability Scores: Point Buy
STR 8 / DEX 14 / CON 12 / INT 13+1=14 / WIS 10 / CHA 15+2=17

Feats
Human - Versatile: Skilled
Newsman: Lucky

Skills
Bard: History, Perception, Persuasion
Human: Deception
Bard Tool: Flute, Lute, Viol
Skilled: Arcana, Insight, Investigation
Newsman Skills: Religion, Stealth

Spells
Cantrips: Message, Minor Illusion
Level 1: Charm Person, Comprehend Languages, Detect Magic, Disguise Self

Equipment
Bard: 90 GP
Background: 50 GP
Purchase:
* 2 Daggers (-4 GP)
* Light Crossbow (-25 GP)
* 2 Crossbow Bolt Cases (-2 GP)
* 40 Bolts (-2 GP)
* Studded Leather Armor (-45 GP)
* Flute (-2 GP)
* Calligrapher's Supplies (-10 GP)
* Explorer's Pack: Backpack, Bedroll, 2 flasks of Oil, 10 days of Rations, Rope, Tinderbox, 10 Torches, Waterskin (-10 GP)
* Costume (-5 GP)
* +5=6 Waterskins (-1 GP)
* Tent (-2 GP)
* Holy Water (-25 GP)
Gold Balance: 7 GP

About
Name: Ernst von Trugh (Dixer)
Pronouns: he/him
Alignment: Neutral Good
Faith: Deneir
Lifestyle: Wealthy
Languages: Elvish, Infernal
Hair: brown
Skin: wrinkled
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 153 lb (69 kg)
Age: 42
Gender: male
Bonds: My notebook is my sanctuary.
Flaws: I tend to underestimate danger when a good story beckons.
Ideals: I bring the truth to light.
Personality Traits:
I quote past interviews and historical texts in everyday conversation.
I keep an expression of polite skepticism at all times.