This is our secret little plotting thread.  The game will be run on a different section (most likely NC systems), but I wanted a thread where the three of us could talk about how we want to do this.  I have a few ideas and preferences, but I am flexible on a lot of things, as you two are vital to this game and I can't afford to run something that you two don't have a personal stake in.<br/><br/>So...basic premise.  The three of us will play a semi-retired adventuring group that is about 4-6 levels above the other PCs.  I am not going to be too picky about what each of us play, but I would ask that no one play "extreme" characters (no paladins or anti-paladins), since this concept works best if our chars are closer to neutral.  They should also have a personality for business, even if they don't have the skills for it.<br/><br/>PCs will create chars between first and third level.  They will be completely green, concept-wise, with an obligation for or need of the guild.  As they level, eventually they will get to the point where guild missions just aren't worth it by themselves.  Eventually they will want to seek out their own path to glory/wealth/power.  We will make them do this by taking a huge chunk out of their rewards for every mission as guild dues.  At first level, they have to tolerate it due to char concepts.  By 4th level, they should be feeling open to offers and looking for ways to get ahead on their own.<br/><br/>This means that the PCs will not remain a coherent group.  Splitting off to pursue their own agendas would be both allowed and encouraged.  Pvp through influence as well.  Direct pvp would be inevitable, but should not be happening for a long time unless a character is just a piece of shit.<br/><br/>The guild would not be associated with any nation, though players would, of course, have individual loyalties.  I am strongly considering allowing players to form their own alliances.  Eventually they could form their own country (Kingmaker has great rules for managing settlements).<br/><br/>Initial thoughts?