A Couple of Characters

We will be taking a brief mental health break, so the podcast feed will be a little quiet in the next couple weeks. You can expect a new episode of A Couple of Characters in the next month or so. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some 90's dinosaur shows to name a linguist dino trapped on a space station. Quinn also blows Alex's mind with a biology lesson. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Hellin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Hellin character sheet. Mentioned books: Red Rising (Red Rising 1) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Golden Son (Red Rising 2) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Morning Star (Red Rising 3) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Pre-order the boxed set of the original Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown! Light Bringer (Red Rising 6) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Listen to the Ruined podcast! Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

This week, we make a character who is a real Chatty Cathy. You better watch out, or she'll talk your ear off! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Chatty Cathy character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Chatty Cathy character sheet. Mentioned books: Red Rising (Red Rising 1) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Golden Son (Red Rising 2) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Morning Star (Red Rising 3) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Pre-order the boxed set of the original Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown! Light Bringer (Red Rising 6) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Brick Dust and Bones by M.R. Fournet, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Lord of the Flies by William Golding, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Further Adventures of Zorro by Johnston McCulley, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Maze Runner by James Dashner, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Last One by Alexandra Oliva, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Mentioned episodes: Willow. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

We need your help, because we can't decide if this minotaur should wear a gray hat or a brown hat. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Chidi Thrash-Bloodhorn character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Chidi Thrash-Bloodhorn character sheet. Mentioned books: Babel by R.F. Kuang, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Roll20.net. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

We might not be climatologists, but the character we make this week is, and they're gonna start vigilante-ing all over the place. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Threads, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Neyo character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Neyo character sheet. Mentioned books: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Check out our list of climate fiction recommendations! Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Ever wondered how long it takes to get from London to Oxford by technomancy train? In this episode, we make Devin, a Rhodes Scholar, whatever that means, and we want to be their friend! CW: Discussion about ableism and discriminatory policies. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Devin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Devin character sheet. Mentioned books: Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Minimum Wage Magic (DFZ 1) by Rachel Aaron. Babel by R.F. Kuang, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Artificial Condition (Murderbot 2) by Martha Wells, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Learn more about disability awareness by visiting our website! Mentioned episodes: History of Disability Pride Month. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Join us as we make a character somewhere in the range between fly and six inches, whose brain stuff is off the charts. CW: Brief mention of drugs at 30:49. Thank you to everyone who participated in our audiobook giveaway with Libro.fm last month! The dice have randomly chosen five winners to receive a free audiobook: Johnny B, Victoria, Garrett, Jeanne, and Beth. If you are a winner, congrats! Please check the email used to enter the giveaway. You have through July 17 to contact us to claim your prize. If you do not contact us within that time, another winner will be selected. If you're looking to get some audiobooks yourself, please check out our list of audiobook recommendations. Every purchase of an audiobook through Libro.fm directly supports our show as well as independent bookstores. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Dr. Perry Grant character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Dr. Perry Grant character sheet. Mentioned books: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Alloy of Law (A Mistborn Novel) by Brandon Sanderson, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Mentioned episodes: Double Warforge Episode. Agents of S.M.A.L.L. Episode. Homebrew Monk Way of the Avatar. How to Make a Literal Cat in Your Favorite RPG: Podcast website. Podcast feed. Quinn's guest episode. Alex's guest episode. Past guest Cat McDonald's guest episode. Past guest Jacob Wood's guest episode. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

This week, we're entering the robot race, and bringing some Big Dragon Energy. June is audiobook month, and to celebrate, we’ve partnered with Libro.fm for a giveaway! Fill out this form to be entered into a drawing to win a free audiobook from Libro.fm. The giveaway will run through June 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Winners will be announced the week of July 3, 2023. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. P13RC3 (Pierce) character sheet. 5MA5H (Smash) character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. P13RC3 (Pierce) character sheet. 5MA5H (Smash) character sheet. Mentioned books: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everthing. Mentioned episodes: Kyrin. Pepsi the Wizard. Homebrew Monk Way of the Avatar. Learn more about Knights of the Braille, a group of TTRPG enthusiasts making tabletop games accessible. Visit Den of Geek to learn about the Dragonlance setting. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

I saw the sign, and it opened up my eyes, join us with Rich (he/him)! In this episode, we create a couple of Pendragons for Inspirisles from Hatchlings Games, the first RPG that teaches you sign language. Back their Dragon Dowser Kickstarter through June 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Sparrow character sheet. Zephyr character sheet. Sparrow character sheet, screen reader accessible. Zephyr character sheet, screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Sparrow character sheet. Zephyr character sheet. Mentioned books: Legendborn (Legendborn Cycle 1) by Tracy Deonn, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Bloodmarked (Legendborn Cycle 2) by Tracy Deonn, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Pre-order the paperback! Hatchlings Games: Website. Itch. Twitter. Purchase your own copy of Inspirisles! Support Dragon Dowser on Kickstarter, through June 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT! Follow Cryptid Creeks on Kickstarter to get notified when it launches in September! Learn about Everyone Games, a group dedicated to promoting accessibility for gamers. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Join us as we start with nothing more than a name to create the greatest space opera since Star Wars. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Greasy Paw character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Greasy Paw character sheet. Mentioned books: The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Pre-order the paperback! The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Mentioned episodes: The Infiltrator. The Narcissistic Bard. The Grill-Master. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

This episode is more than meets the eye! Join us as we make grill-master Frank and a couple unexpected companions. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Grillin' Frank character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Grillin' Frank character sheet. Mentioned books: The Time of Green Magic by Hilary McKay, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Holes by Louis Sachar, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Dispel Magic Podcast: Twitter. Podcast Feed. Our appearance. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Mask-maker, Mask-maker make me a mask! Join us as we create a bard that's masking for their friends. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and double your support for our show during the month of April! Episode notes: Transcript. Majora character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Majora character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: The Lost Girls by Sonia Hartl, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Salt Magic by Hope Larson. Bloodmarked (Legendborn Cycle 2) by Tracy Deonn, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Pre-order the paperback! Legendborn (Legendborn Cycle 1) by Tracy Deonn, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everthing. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to RAvnica. D&D Locathah Rising. D&D Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Mentioned episodes: Essie and Kyrin. Mirdarok. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

What happens when you introduce a dragon to someone more narcissistic than they are? Find out as we create the greatest bard in the land. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and double your support for our show during the month of April! Episode notes: Transcript. Haden Herow character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Haden Herow character sheet. Mentioned books: Bloodmarked (Legendborn Cycle 2) by Tracy Deonn, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Pre-order the paperback! Legendborn (Legendborn Cycle 1) by Tracy Deonn, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Learn about Everyone Games, a group dedicated to promoting accessibility for gamers. Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome (NTSRS), a solarpunk survival horror game: Support the game! Listen to Barney talk about NTSRS. Listen to us play NTSRS at Everyone Games 2022. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

This episode is brought to you by nano chameleons. We discuss the fact that there are borrower-sized people in your house right now doing government crimes! Probably... For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Lettie Lamont character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lettie Lamont character sheet. Mentioned books: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Join us for one of our crunchiest episodes to date. We dive into the Coyote & Crow RPG system, explain the basic rules, and then go through character creation. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Chikaas character sheet. Chikaas character sheet, plain text. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Chikaas character sheet. Coyote & Crow: Learn more on their website. Get a copy on their webstore. Twitter. Discord. Mentioned books: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Check out Quinn playing Coyote & Crow on the upcoming End of Plays podcast! Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

This episode, we make our first system-agnostic character, a hammer-huckin' dwarf with an unusual mount. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Kimli Klobberhammer character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Kimli Klobberhammer character sheet. Mentioned books: Lilla the Accidental Witch by Eleanor Crewes. Sabriel (Old Kingdom Book 1) by Garth Nix, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Scythe (Arc of a Scythe Book 1) by Neal Shusterman. Mentioned episodes: Ragmir. Service Mimic. Fantasy Name Generators. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Did you know you can play RPGs all by yourself? Cat McDonald (she/they) of Peach Garden Games joins us to talk solo RPGs, mental health, suicide prevention, and accessibility. We even make a character for WONDERFALL, one of the games in the Solo But Not Alone 3 bundle that's raising funds for Jasper's Game Day! You can purchase the bundle yourself through March 28, 2023. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Bubbles character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Bubbles character sheet. Purchase Solo But Not Alone 3 to support Jasper's Game Day and help prevent suicide. Cat McDonald: Twitter. Peach Garden Games. Itch. Sword of Symphonies Podcast. Roar to Heaven Podcast. Catscratcher Studio: Twitter. Itch. WONDERFALL, the game used in this episode. Friendly Neighborhood Superhero. Divinity Fall. Peach Garden Games: Apex Predator: Whitesky Reach, a bundle game. Apex Predator. Descent in Silver and Glass, a bundle game. Sacred Forge. Mentioned bundle games: Fire Sauce Fever Dream, the Taco Bell game. The Sticker Game. The Estate of Baron Archambaud, an Ingrate. Sword Saga. telling cool goth girls neat adventures. Single Samurai. Gun Cowboy. okcryptid. Fat Self Care. A Visit to San Sibilia. It's in the Vents. DELVE: A Solo Map Drawing Game. Ronin. Beast at Bay. Learn more about TTRPG accessibility on our website. Rainbow Roll Network: Website. Twitter. Twitch. Chromythica Podcast. Other mentioned games: 2020 TTRPG Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality. Folds SRD by Fleet Detrik. Dwarf Fortress. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

We've got a fever, and the only prescription is more Thirsty Sword Lesbians! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Tad character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Tad character sheet. Purchase your own copy of Thirsty Sword Lesbians! Mentioned books: All Systems Red (Murderbot 1) by Martha Wells, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Cinder by Marissa Meyer, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Mentioned episodes: Blades in the Dark. Merle, featured in The Adventure Zone: Balance. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Leaping leopards, Batman! This cat's down to their last life! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Lola Leopardskin character sheet. Nine Lives feature. Nine Lives feature - screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lola Leopardskin character sheet. Nine Lives feature. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Elemental Player's Companion. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. Mentioned episodes: Loamy Triplechin. Essie and Kyrin. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a dwarf-shaped tiefling? For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our homebrew page. Mentioned books: Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse. D&D Locathah Rising. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. Mentioned episodes: Ragmir the Cavalier. How to Make a Literal Cat in Your Favorite RPG: Alex's Guest Episode. Podcast website. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.