DM Q&A: Newbie Naming Questions

[Randers]

Having read the rules for naming characters, I am left with one point that requires some clarification before diving in.

In choosing a name for our character, may we use one of these pre-established surnames from canon as long as we are considered commoners?

www.enworld.org/wiki/cormyreansurnames/

The link above is a list of Cormyrian surnames. I am interested in being a Rallyhorn since I am making a Paladin of Lathander... but I am content to have him be an illegitimate bastard with no connection to his family.

There are some names on the list without noble lineage that I would consider as a substitute, but Rallyhorn just fits the character concept so perfectly. (His only family will be the church of Lathander and he is far too humble for the noble life.)

I will not copy any preexisting character, I just want to use a "real" Cormyrian name for better RP immersion/integration.

[DM Flash]

Hello Randers ,

Thank you for the question, and that's an interesting resource I've never seen before

The list of surnames that are designated for Nobility with an * or for Royalty with an ** would not be appropriate for a player who is supposed to be common-born. But the other names with no * or ** appear suitable for this purpose.


Excerpt from Server Rule 21 Expanded - Character Creation Rules

3. Social Status and Titles - At creation FRC Player Characters should be considered common born. Do not give your character any type of noble status or title. For example "Sir", "Lady", "Lord", etc.

I hope that helps answer your question.