Even with a diverse group of characters at the table it can be difficult to have an answer for all the options a game may present. Which member of the party is the front-person making deals and talking the party out of sticky situations?  Is the group in need of someone who can decipher ancient texts or hide in the shadows? Can we really play the game without a healer?

Today we discuss party composition and its contribution to your game’s success.  We also discuss how the importance of certain roles can shift the pacing of your campaign.