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The Bardbarians

The Bardbarians are a travelling band of musicians, depicted after a long and successful career as adventuring party. But as many musicians, they too can't withstand the call of the road, heading out for that one last tour. These characters are active and former members, designed for a storytelling project.
I got the idea while researching D&D and other pen and paper RPG's. Having been interested for a while now but never being able to find a group, I began learning to GM myself. During that I thought, what about a party made up of only bards? A travelling troupe of troublemakers that combined tours with adventuring? And how would they be after a successful career, reaching high levels and retirement? The Characters and concept have a lot of potential for fun and exciting stories. How about them beating a dark lord in a death-metal match, or literally playing a dragon to death? A lot of possibilities I still have to explore.

Wilbyr, the bassist and his apprentice Roland. Both playing the Mimic bass Amber.

Wilbyr, the bassist and his apprentice Roland. Both playing the Mimic bass Amber.

Digital Pencil: Wilbyr and Roland

Elysa, Song-sorceress and master of the mandolin

Elysa, Song-sorceress and master of the mandolin

Thybald the Elegant, exceptional archer, trickster and admirer of the fairer sex

Thybald the Elegant, exceptional archer, trickster and admirer of the fairer sex

Digital Pencil: Thybald the Elegant

Hans Thunderfiddle, the rough and tough musician with the heart of gold

Hans Thunderfiddle, the rough and tough musician with the heart of gold

Petyr the Bold and his aid,  Rhune. The thindering tag team

Petyr the Bold and his aid, Rhune. The thindering tag team

Egon the Mage breaker, honest, brave and annoying

Egon the Mage breaker, honest, brave and annoying

Iggy the swift, bringing the beat, taking hearts and purses

Iggy the swift, bringing the beat, taking hearts and purses

Hildergard von der Au, Hildi for short. Founder and leader of the Bardbarians. The illustrious group of adventuring bards

Hildergard von der Au, Hildi for short. Founder and leader of the Bardbarians. The illustrious group of adventuring bards