Developing a D&D Goliath Ranger: Aspirations and Ancestry in a New Campaign

Published on June 12, 2025
Written by Bardic Quest

Welcome to another segment of our Session Zero series for the new Bardic Quest Dungeons & Dragons campaign! In this episode, we look at a Goliath Hermit Ranger. Join us as we dive deep with Callum to shape the backstory and character of Dugg’r Jotunjagerstamme. Discover how Dugg’r’s upbringing, relationship with the natural world, and primal magic abilities inform his character, setting the stage for epic adventures ahead. Perfect for anyone interested in D&D character creation and storytelling!

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00:00 Introduction to the Session Zero Series
00:45 Character Creation: Dugg’r the Goliath Hermit Ranger
01:33 Personality Traits and Alignment
06:57 Goliath Ancestry and Physical Traits
13:28 Motivations and Interactions
38:26 Hermit Background and Solitude
49:23 Debating the Ethics of Hunting
50:19 Daily Life in Isolation
53:05 Interactions with Society
55:49 Respect for Nature
59:40 Returning to the Wider World
01:04:14 Ranger Skills and Training
01:09:41 Magic and Practicality
01:24:52 Instincts and Decision Making
01:28:23 Campaign Excitement and Conclusion

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