Classless Characters
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA massive interplanar fantasy world of epic adventure, four somewhat willing heroes, and an already exasperated DM - it's time for Classless Characters! Stay awhile and listen for some critical success, stunning failure, and more laughs than a tavern of halflings! New episodes every other Wednesday.
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CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 13
August 26, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBAfter a long & unintended quarantine hiatus, Classless Characters is BACK! Join Gregg, Durian, and Gwyn as they continue their exploration of the Carnival of Torment, albeit missing a party member and a healthy dose of context. Get ready for thrills, chills, a couple spills, and even some kills as the Bonanza explores a lab, encounters a strange new face, and finally gets going to explore a haunted house proper. Special thanks to Nate from Dungeon Master's Test Kitchen, an amazing show we ...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 12
June 03, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Bonanza presses on in the Carnival of Torment, taking a crack at their first ride: The Teacups of Unpleasant Spinniness! Aided by a somewhat maudlin construct, can Liv, Gregg, Durian & Gwyn survive being tossed around at the whim of a few angry kobolds? Or will Durian & Gwyn get smashed under the weight of bad touching arms? Stay safe and wash your hands! Twitter: https://twitter.com/classlesscast?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classlesscharacters/
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 11
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBAfter a quarantine related hiatus, the Bonanza is back and ready for business in our first ever online-only episode of Classless Characters! Gwyn, Gregg, Liv, and Durian are finally inside Wyla's cube and find themselves at the gates of the nefarious Carnival of Torment! Taunted on all sides by The Spider and his kobold minions and overwhelmed by the world's worst carnival, the Bonanza decides to do what an sane and logical person would: get a frozen banana and enjoy the teacup ride. Sta...
Classless Quarantine: Orbital Funk Princesses Part 3
May 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThe thrilling conclusion to our quarantine special, Orbital Funk Princesses! Join Steve, Jack, Adam, and Lon as they get to the bottom of yet another mystery on the island of St. Philbert's. They've done the legwork, they've talked to the suspects and key players, so the only thing left to do is find the game factory and pull the plug. That is, if Marvin can remember where they are... Stay safe and wash your hands! Twitter: https://twitter.com/classlesscast?lang=en Facebook: https://www.f...
Classless Quarantine: Orbital Funk Princesses Part 2
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWe all may be hunkered down and waiting for the plague to pass us by, but we're back with another new episode of our special Monster of the Week quarantine arc! Join Steve & Jack with special guests Adam & Lon as they dive into the supernaturally shocking world of St Philbert's! Dylan, Ox, and Marvin have a hunch on what to do about these games sweeping across their island, and like all good hunches this one starts at the Food Puma. We're seriously begging you, stay inside and wash your h...
Classless Quarantine: Orbital Funk Princesses Part 1
April 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDue to the recent shelter in place orders, we're taking a short break away from our regularly scheduled Bonanza adventures while we set up a new recording method. In the meantime, Steve takes us back to St. Philbert's Island for another special arc in one of our favorite systems, Monster of the Week! Jack, as Dylan, is joined by our special guests Lon, as Ox, and Adam, as Marvin, as Steve guides them through an adventure from the Monster of the Week expansion the Tome of Mysteries! A new ga...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 10
March 25, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBPut on your carnival hats and get out your tickets, it's time for the next episode of Classless Characters! The Bonanza's on the list, the final preparations have been made, and time is running out... the only thing left to do is enter the Carnival of Torment and find Wyla's rogue assistant. But to make their way there, the Bonanza has to get through Doctor Danger first... Oh and if you were wondering, yes, this IS the episode that finally has the season song. Stay safe and wash your ha...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 9
March 11, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThe Bonanza gets their planning on in preparation for their trip to the Carnival of Torment. Gregg gets front and center in scheming a scheme. Liv puts out a helping hand to locate a dwarf. The Bonanza bluffs their way into a competition, and we have ourselves a good old fashioned montage. Gots to have ourselves a shopping montage, complete with 80s soundtrack. Reminder: Please wash your hands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/classlesscast?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classlessc...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 8
February 26, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIt's the next day in Sigil, and the Bonanza is moving right along with their hunt for the Carnival of Torment! Gwyn has some less than tranquil trancing. Meeting up with Drugabug, the Bonanza tracks through the streets of the Hive and fails to get on a list. Huey flexes out his new vocal chords. Liv leads the way to a tavern, and Gregg boldly decides to go shopping. Twitter: https://twitter.com/classlesscast?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classlesscharacters/ Check out the li...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 7
February 12, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBGet ready to play good cop, bad cop, distracted cop in the latest episode of Classless Characters! The Bonanza moves their captured quarry to the Eddie's contact Drugabug for a good ol' fashioned kobold interrogation. Gregg takes point but gets frustrated with interpreting lizard-brain. Durian thinks with his bopping hands. Liv may need a breath mint, and Gwyn decides to help give a down on his luck kobold a second chance. The Bonanza rests up for the next day, but not before Gregg gets a s...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 6
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBStrap on your combat boots and wade back into the thick of the action with the latest episode of Classless Characters! With all revealed, the Bonanza continues their relentless assault on the hapless kobolds. Durian remembers they were doing a thing, while Gwyn maybe takes it a little too far. Steve steps in to spare the action, and the Bonanza finally gets moving along with their investigation. Twitter: https://twitter.com/classlesscast?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classle...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 5
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBJump right back into the action as the Bonanza continues convincing a clan of kobolds that a house is haunted! Durian thinks with his head. Gregg decides that he doesn't care for the placement of a bookcase. Liv shakes, rattles, and rolls. Gwyn starts to discover his inner blood lust. A group of kobolds quickly moves from curious, to concerned, to outright panicked. The visible suddenly becomes seen. Twitter: https://twitter.com/classlesscast?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cla...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 4
December 31, 2019 17:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBStart the new year off right with a brand spankin' new episode of Classless Characters! Fresh from their investigations, the Bonanza and Eddie come up with a brand new plan to capture a kobold. Durian brings out all the stops with one of his new items. Gregg is fruitful and multiplies. Liv does her best to be stealthy, and Gwyn grows increasingly frustrated he hasn't killed anything yet. Check out the link below for a special offer from Buzzsprout! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=...
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 3
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Bonanza continues their exploration of their quarry's home through yet another secret door. Treasures are discovered and distributed, and Durian gets greedy. Gregg puts on his sleuthing hat. Gwyn wants to get to business, and Liv sounds like an old time radio. Check out the link below for a special offer from Buzzsprout! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=160685
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 2
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThe Bonanza explores their quarry's former home in the Lower Ward of Sigil, and has a little scrap with a gang of kobolds. Gregg tries to get illusory, to mixed effect. Durian gets all of the sneak attacks. Liv gets her cleric on, and Gwyn does the elf thing. Check out the link below for a special offer from Buzzsprout! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=160685
CC: God-Shaped Box Chapter 1
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIt's the start of a whole new season for Classless Characters! Liv, Gregg, Gwyn, and Durian come back together after some duo adventures out on the town to discuss their next move. Three members of the Bonanza dream a dream of ferrets, but one is not so lucky. Durian brags about his cactus, and finds out if he can tell the future. Liv works on a secret project. Gregg and Gwyn share the details of their latest job from the Godsmen, the Bonanza meets a private eye, and starts an investigatio...
Classless Interstellar Part 2: Space Cops!
November 06, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBAfter the season 2 finale, we're back in space for the second half of our Elite: Dangerous TTRPG adventure! Join Steve, Steven, Daniel, & Mason as they continue onward and upwards through the module "The Worst Intentions" from Spidermind Games. Now that we've got the basics down, what's gonna happen when an ex-spy, a crazy doctor, and a loose cannon cop teetering precariously close to the edge raid an empty freighter? The results are out of this world!
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 15, Part 2
October 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBDurian & Liv set off with Tom for one of the single strangest episodes of Classless Characters to date; if Gregg & Gwyn joined a faction, then they definitely have to. Durian tries to tell the future, and makes friends with a cactus. Liv shares some memories, that are to be determined at a later date. The second season concludes as the Bonanza, newly factioned, prepares to embark on the next stage of their actual quest.
Classless Interstellar Part 1: Who Are We and How Do We Play This Game
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBOn a brief break from the journeys of the Bonanza, Steve takes us through a play-through of the Elite Dangerous TTRPG and its free starter module, The Worst Intentions! One problem - none of us have ever played it before. Join some old friends and new faces on a merry romp as space detectives; there's even some cool space fighting we promise.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 15, Part 1
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThe first part of Chapter 15! After a quick business meeting at home, the Bonanza splits off to go join some factions and really establish themselves in Sigil. Gregg & Gwyn take a very loud taxi to visit the Godsmen. Gregg avoids hard work, and strikes a hard bargain. Gwyn tags along, and asks relevant questions. Our plucky duo make some new friends at the Great Gymnasium, and find themselves faction buddies.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 14
September 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe breathtaking conclusion of the Bonanza's exploration into the sewers. Things get hectic when the rumble in the deep makes its presence known, and a new foe catches up to our heroes. Can the Bonanza survive to complete their quest?
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 13
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's boss fightin time! The Bonanza continues onward into the tunnels of Undersigil in search of a body. Gregg gets handsy. Everyone is still doin' grate, and Durian pulls off the most anticlimactic kill of all time.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 12
August 14, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Bonanza comes back together to discuss their day apart, and plan their day ahead. Gwyn and Liv tell some stories. Durian & Gregg decide to faction up, and Tom gives a big ol' lore dump. After breakfast, the Bonanza goes back to Undersigil to finish what they started. Everyone's feelin' grate. Just grate.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 11
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThe one with all the solo bits! After an unceremonious retreat from the depths of Undersigil, the Bonanza takes some time to handle pressing business. Gregg and Durian get a house call from the local doctor for their wereratism, and decide to join factions. Steve and Steve describe Gwyn and Max taking a lovely little walk. Liv gets drunk and ends up in shenanigans. A regular day for the Bonanza.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 10
July 17, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe Bonanza continues their exploration of the UnderSigil tunnels. Some nasty rat bois make trouble for everyone. Liv does some cleric work, and Gwyn does some fighter work. Durian and Gregg have a very bad day.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 9
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBThe Bonanza meets with Brother Bertram of the Dustmen and makes a very morbid business arraignment. Durian forgets what clothes are on his body, and Gregg thinks with portals. The Bonanza heads below the city into UnderSigil and starts doing the whole dungeon thing again.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 8
June 20, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThe Bonanza has a restless night in their new home and decides to explore their basement. Brett & Max describe what lays beyond the door. Gregg incites the Bonanza to action, and the beginnings of another paying job are laid. Sorry for the delay everyone, but we're back on schedule! Next episode is out July 3rd!
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 7
June 09, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBThe Bonanza gets a rather abrupt finish to their fortune telling session, and arrives back in Sigil just in time to meet some old friends and get a big, house-shaped present. Gregg goes shopping, and learns some family history. Durian visits the smith, who grows ever more concerned for his general well-being. Liv visits the Society of Sensation and makes friends for life. Gwyn cleans house, and picks a room.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 6
May 22, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBThe Bonanza gets their free tarot reading, courtesy of an Odin channeling dwarf, in the Hollow of Yggdrasil. Durian attempts to disagree with fate. Liv wants to know what's in the cups. Gwyn has no questions, and Gregg is ready to learn.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 5
May 08, 2019 22:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Bonanza takes up lodging for the night with their erstwhile employers, Dino & Koil. Things take a turn for the prophetic as the Bonanza dreams, and prepares to have their fortunes told. Gwyn does some exercises. Gregg attempts to steer the Bonanza to business, with mixed results. Durian and Liv agree on one thing: it would be cool to live in a treehouse. The Bonanza orders breakfast.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 4
April 24, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe Bonanza has a rude awakening in the city of Sigil, and has to fight for their lives to escape Captain Sham's Cutter Slams. Gwyn low-key proves he's the most competent member of the Bonanza. Gregg uses small spells to great effect. Durian gets a gentle love bit. Liv discovers her inner action hero.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 3
April 10, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThe Bonanza heads out to investigate a mystery for Koil & Dino. Durian gets charmed by a literal cat lady, and Gwyn makes a flightless new friend; Liv makes a hard decision on whether or not to share. Gregg leads an inquisition, and the Bonanza learns you only have to step out of shadows where and when you want to.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 2
March 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBThe Bonanza starts their first morning in the city of Sigil. Gwyn teaches some rowdy Sigilites a lesson. Durian and Liv finally agree on something. Gregg acts as the voice of reason. The Bonanza starts their first quest out in the multiverse, for an Odin worshiping greaser fortune teller and his incredibly rude squirrel friend who may or may not be attached to Loki.
CC: Where Is My Prime Chapter 1
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThe start of Classless Characters season 2! The Bonanza finds themselves in a strange new place full of strange people and strange music, and what's the first thought on their minds? A drink and a dollar, of course. Where Is My Prime cover: https://youtu.be/fWuIgpZjaLM
Classless Classmates: Valentine's Special
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 66.6 MBJoin DM Steve as he takes a mostly new Classless Cast on an entirely new bonus adventure! Luke, Laurel, Kim, and the Duece are all geared up to celebrate Valentine's Day in style, but a surprise tropical storm, power outage, and a fierce, fiery foe combine for the date of lifetime!
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 12
February 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBThe Bonanza joins together for their first boss fight, and Steve displays the benevolent side of the hand of fate. Gwyn saves the day. Liv makes a connection with her new sword. Durian sets some boundaries. Gregg gets practical.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 11
February 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBThe Bonanza continues downward through the Tower of the Aether. Gwyn finds his adventurer pants and dominates a water puzzle. Durian puts his dwarven ingenuity to use. Gregg throws a snowball. Liv cuts deep. The invisible hand of fate reaches out for The Bonanza, placing them between victory and crushing defeat.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 10
January 23, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBThe Bonanza descends into the Tower of Aether and finds some rude surprises. Gwyn makes the shot, while Durian nails the roll but fudges the execution. Gregg gets magical; Liv cuts air.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 9
January 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBThe Bonanza sets off on the final leg of their journey to Matheria. Gwyn wins big. Durian eats crow. Gregg keeps his cool. The Bonanza finally gets where they're going, and make an earth-shaking discovery.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 8
December 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBThe Gang meets a strange fellow out in the Glasslands and gets a new name to celebrate the occasion. Durian tells us about his crowing achievement as a young dwarf. Gregg shares how he got his hedgehog. Gwyn tells us about his family. Liv lays out her origin.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 7
December 12, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBDurian complains about sleeping arraignments. Gregg adds something to his wish list. Gwyn makes a promise. Liv meets the rest of the donkeys. The Gang fights off the wind.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 6
November 30, 2018 22:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Gang makes some new friends. Durian realizes some mistakes were made. Gwyn learns to ranger better. The Gang gets some gifts and finally gets to sleep after a long, hectic day.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 5
November 16, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBThe Gang sets off on the first leg of their journey into the Glasslands. Durian gets distracted, and The Gang gets down and dirty against some scorpions.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 1-4 SuperCut
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.33 MBThe humble beginnings of the epic adventure that is Classless Characters! Real talk - we know our first episodes could be easier to listen to, and we want you to love us! Feel free to get the important points from the start of our journey before joining us in Chapter 5 for the proper start of Classless Characters!
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 4
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Gang decides which way to go. Gwyn makes a canny deal for some epic mounts. Durian and Gregg do weird things with their donkeys, and Liv learns more than she bargained for. The Gang finally sets off on their eastward journey.
CC: Makeshift Heroes, Chapter 3
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBThe Gang finally gets to Riverton, and meet its stalwart protector Lt. Chad. Durian recommends a great bar. Liv, Gwyn, and Gregg learn more about Tom. Terrible accents are performed; a great time is had by all.
CC: Makeshift Heroes, Chapter 2
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBThe Gang goes to get water and finds a new friend. Liv saves the boys with some quick thinking. Durian gets down to business. Gwyn learns some stuff.
CC: Makeshift Heroes, Chapter 1
September 25, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBHoly snapple on a stick, it's time for Classless Characters! The first episode of an all new Dungeons & Dragons actual-play, with four wannabe heroes, an epic adventure, and one already exasperated DM. Steve takes us down the narrative hole and drops some plot hook. Gwyn tells an epic tale of legend; the Gang agree to go do the bare minimum.
CC: Makeshift Heroes Chapter 1 - Annotated
September 19, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBThe episode that started it all, now shorter and remastered, it's a Christmas present from all of us here at Classless Characters! Holy snapple on a stick, it's time for Classless Characters! The first episode of an all new Dungeons & Dragons actual-play, with four wannabe heroes, an epic adventure, and one already exasperated DM. Steve takes us down the narrative hole and drops some plot hook. Gwyn tells an epic tale of legend; the Gang agree to go do the bare minimum.
CC Episode 0: Welcome to Classless Characters
July 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 minute - 693 KBHey there new friend, and welcome! Thanks for joining us for this little chin-wag, and our deepest apologies about for the audio quality in the early episodes. But buckle up for dungeons, dragons, devas, demons, devils, dopplegangers, drow, and dwarves, cause it's time for Classless Characters!