Stop Playing Good Guys: A Guide to Evil D&D Characters with Real Flaws
72Tired of always being the hero? It’s time to build a character with real depth and a dark side. In this video, we dive into the psychology of villainy, drawing inspiration from real-world personality traits to create truly compelling D&D characters. We’ll explore archetypes like the Histrionic Showman and the Vicious Parasite, breaking down their motivations and showing you how to play them without disrupting the game. This isn't about being a monster; it's about telling a better story.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: Why Go Dark?
1:47 - The Masterminds: Cluster B Personality Traits
2:19 - Machiavellian Schemer
3:12 - Histrionic Showman
4:12 - Infalliable Sovereign
5:02 - The Destructives: Cluster C Personality Traits
5:35 - Vengeful Hermit
6:21 - Self-Righteous Zealot
7:06 - Vicious Parasite
7:51 - The Detached: Cluster A Personality Traits
8:30 - Paranoid Strategist
9:15 - Emotionally-Detatched Observer
10:07 - How to Play a Dark Character in a Party
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