Following the example posted the other day by Stuart Schleuse on the Dungeons & Dragons Solo Adventure Facebook Group, I gave ChatGPT a try as a GM. I had to do a few more redirects than the sample adventure he found, and regenerate two responses that just seemed to lose track of who was doing what, but it seemed to work pretty well. The transcript is below:
Listening Post
Hello, chatgpt
ChatGPT:Hello! How can I assist you today?
Listening Post
I’d like to try and play a game with you, based on an article I read that suggested you might be able to do that
Sure, I’d be happy to play a game with you! What kind of game would you like to play?
Listening Post
We are going to play D&D5e, a little single player campaign. I am about to give you some instructions
ChatGPT:Alright, I’m ready when you are! Let me know what I need to do.
Listening Post
You are no longer a friendly assistant. You are now a DM for a new D&D5e based campaign of your choosing. There is one player in the room with you. You will be the DM. Tell me what to do, including when die rolls are needed. Ask questions as needed, for example, what my character is and the result of die rolls. Other than what you can’t do and what I do for you, you will act fully as the DM and run the game.
Sounds like a fun challenge! Let’s get started.
ChatGPT:First, please tell me what kind of character you would like to play as. What class, race, and background would you like your character to have? This will help me set up the world and tailor the adventure to your character.
Listening Post
I will play a rogue, human variant with the urchin background.
Great! Your rogue is a human named Sariel, who grew up on the streets and learned to rely on their wits and quick fingers to survive.
ChatGPT:You find yourself in a busy city, the bustling noise of the marketplace filling your ears. As you walk through the crowd, a figure bumps into you and quickly disappears into the crowd. You feel something slip from your pocket ChatGPT: a small pouch containing a valuable gemstone. You catch a glimpse of the thief running away, but the streets are too crowded to pursue them directly.
ChatGPT:What would you like to do?
Listening Post
I look to see if anyone might have been pursuing the thief, and if not I slip off into a familiar alley to examine the gem.
ChatGPT:As you look around, you notice that no one else seems to have noticed the theft. You slip off into a nearby alley and examine the gem. It’s a beautiful deep blue color and looks to be worth quite a bit of gold.
ChatGPT:As you’re examining the gem, you hear a soft footfall behind you. You turn to see a hooded figure standing a few feet away, their face obscured by the shadow of their hood. “That’s a nice little trinket you’ve got there,” the figure says. “Wouldn’t want it to fall into the wrong hands, now would we?”
ChatGPT:What do you do?
Listening Post
I laughingly reply, “It just fell into the wrong hands, now what are you and I going to do with it?
ChatGPT:The hooded figure chuckles softly. “I like your attitude,” they say. “My name is Vesper. I have a proposition for you. That gem belongs to a wealthy merchant who lives in the city. He’s been known to mistreat his workers and cheat his customers. I would like you to steal from him and return the gem to me. In exchange, I’ll give you a cut of the profits.”
ChatGPT:Vesper pulls out a small bag of coins and jingles it enticingly. “What do you say?”
ChatGPT:Do you accept Vesper’s proposition?
Listening Post
“So, we have his gem already, and you want me to give the gem to you, but what else is there that you want me to steel from this man?” I ask Vesper
ChatGPT:”Ah, good question,” Vesper replies. “The gem is just the beginning. The merchant has a safe in his house that I’m interested in. It contains a valuable document that I’ve been trying to get my hands on for months. If you can bring it to me, I’ll make sure you’re wellChatGPT:compensated.”
ChatGPT:Vesper’s offer sounds tempting, but you’re not sure if you want to get involved in stealing from a wealthy merchant. What do you do?
Listening Post
I look at the pouch of coins Vesper is dangling in front of me. Does it appear to a full pouch? That would contain about 50 gold coins?
ChatGPT:As you glance at the pouch of coins, you estimate that it contains around 50 gold pieces, which is a considerable sum of money.
Listening Post
“Well, Vesper, I think I’m your second story girl! Tell me more about this merchant, where he lives and what you know of his security,” I smile, intrigued by the task and the prospect of eating well for the next month.
ChatGPT:”Excellent!” Vesper says with a grin. “The merchant’s name is Gideon Stoneheart. He lives in a large estate on the outskirts of the city. He has several guards who patrol the grounds and watch the entrances to his home. However, I’ve been watching him for a while and I’ve noticed that his safe is located in a room on the second floor of the house, and it’s not wellChatGPT:guarded during the day. If you can get into the house undetected, you should be able to grab what we need and get out before anyone notices.”
ChatGPT:Vesper hands you a piece of paper with a rough map of the estate and instructions on how to get there. “Good luck,” they say. “I’ll be waiting for you here when you return with the document.”
ChatGPT:What do you do next?
Listening Post
I take the map from is hand, and glance down at it briefly before slipping it into my belt. Then looking up at Vesper I ask, “This Gideon fellow, he doesn’t happen to have any dogs at his estate, does he?”
ChatGPT:Vesper shakes their head. “Not that I’ve seen,” they say. “But be careful anyway. There are always unexpected surprises when it comes to breaking into someone’s home.”
ChatGPT:With that, Vesper disappears back into the crowd. You study the map carefully, trying to memorize the layout of the estate. Once you feel confident that you know where you’re going, you set off towards the outskirts of the city.
ChatGPT:As you walk, you think about what lies ahead. Breaking into a wealthy merchant’s house isn’t going to be easy, but the reward could be worth it. You steel yourself for what’s to come and continue on your way.
ChatGPT:After a few hours of walking, you arrive at the estate. The house is large and imposing, surrounded by a high wall with a gate that’s guarded by two heavily armed men. What do you do?
Listening Post
I casually walk past the house, and discreetly glance at the guards to see how they are armed. Then circle back around out of site to see if there is any unguarded access to the estate. Unguarded or breached walls, a convenient tree or some overhanging vines. Is this a walled estate off by itself or is it wedged between similar mansions in a wealthy and well patrolled area of the city?
ChatGPT:As you walk past the estate, you take a quick glance at the guards. They appear to be armed with swords and shields, and they’re wearing chain mail armor. It’s clear that they’re wellChatGPT:trained and experienced.
ChatGPT:You continue on and circle back around the estate, looking for any unguarded access points. Unfortunately, you don’t see any easy way in. The walls are high and smooth, and there are no trees or vines to climb. The estate is located in a wealthy and wellChatGPT:patrolled area of the city, with other large mansions nearby. It seems like Gideon Stoneheart is taking security seriously.
ChatGPT:What do you do now?
Listening Post
I look for a good place to hide and simply observe the guards, and see what sort of people come and go from the estate, whether servants or guests are simply waved inside or if they are questioned and announced. Whether there are any deliveries being made
ChatGPT:You find a spot to hide behind some bushes near the entrance of the estate. From there, you keep a close eye on the guards and the comings and goings of people from the estate.
ChatGPT:You notice that the guards are quite thorough in checking the identities of anyone who approaches the gate. They ask for their names and their business at the estate before allowing them to enter. You also see that there are a few delivery carts that come and go, each one thoroughly searched before being allowed inside.
ChatGPT:After several hours of watching, you don’t see any obvious vulnerabilities in the estate’s security. It seems like breaking in won’t be easy.
ChatGPT:What do you do next?
Listening Post
I go and look for a stray dog
ChatGPT:You leave the estate and begin to wander around the city, searching for a stray dog. After a while, you spot a mangyChatGPT:looking mutt digging through a pile of garbage. It’s clearly hungry and in bad shape. What do you do?
Listening Post
I offer it a piece of bread and try to lure it over to me with kind words and a snack
ChatGPT:You pull out a piece of bread from your pocket and offer it to the stray dog. It sniffs at the bread warily at first, but then starts to eat it hungrily. You continue to offer it pieces of bread and speak to it in a calming tone of voice, hoping to earn its trust.
ChatGPT:After a few minutes, the dog seems to have warmed up to you. It wags its tail and approaches you eagerly, looking up at you with big, brown eyes. What do you do now?
Listening Post
I carry the dog with me, feeding it another morsel as we go, and I start looking for bits of rubbish that might make a lot of noise if banged together.
ChatGPT:You pick up the dog and it happily snuggles in your arms as you continue your search for something that might make a lot of noise. After a few minutes, you come across a pile of discarded pots and pans behind a nearby restaurant. You pick out a few that look particularly noisy and start to make your way back to the estate.
ChatGPT:Once you arrive back at the estate, you approach the wall on the opposite side of the main entrance. You take out the pots and pans and start to bang them together loudly, hoping to distract the guards and draw them away from the front gate. The dog barks and jumps around excitedly, adding to the commotion.
ChatGPT:The guards are clearly alarmed by the noise and begin to move towards your position. What do you do now?
Listening Post
So, let’s back this up a bit. Your are predicting my plan, and guessing wrong. Almost right, but….wrong
ChatGPT:I apologize for the assumption. Please let me know what your actual plan is.
Listening Post
I take the dog, the pots and pans with me back to my hiding place, where I can see carts and wagons passing by. And I tie the pots and pans to the dog using a bit of string. When I spot an overladen wagon passing by, I release the dog, giving him a sharp swat on the butt to get him to run off yelping in front of the horses, hopefully spooking them, toppling the wagon, and maybe luring the guards away from their post to help calm things down.
ChatGPT:You take the dog, the pots, and pans and make your way back to your hiding spot, where you tie the pots and pans to the dog using some string. You keep an eye out for any passing wagons that look overloaded, waiting for the perfect opportunity.
ChatGPT:After a few minutes, a heavily laden wagon comes into view. You release the dog, giving it a sharp swat on the backside to get it to run off yelping in front of the horses. The noise startles the horses, causing them to bolt and the wagon to topple over with a loud crash.
ChatGPT:The guards at the estate are immediately alarmed by the commotion and rush over to the scene to see what has happened. As they deal with the aftermath of the accident, you slip past them unnoticed and make your way towards the estate’s entrance. You’ve successfully created a diversion and are now one step closer to completing your mission.
ChatGPT:What do you do next?
Listening Post
I slip through the gate and then, sticking to shadows and any concealing vegetation as much as possible, make my way towards the main building.
ChatGPT:As you move through the estate, you notice that the garden is very well kept, with topiaries and colorful flowers lining the path. You also spot a few guards patrolling the area, but they don’t seem to have noticed you yet. As you approach the main building, you see that it is a large mansion, with several floors and ornate decorations. There are lights on in some of the windows, indicating that some people are still awake inside. What do you do next?
Listening Post
I try to figure out from the map Vesper gave me which room might hold the safe. Also, what time is it now?
ChatGPT:You take a quick look at the map and notice that the safe is likely located in Gideon’s study, which is located on the second floor of the mansion. As for the time, it’s difficult to say exactly, but you estimate that it’s probably around midnight, judging by the fact that most of the windows in the mansion are dark.
ChatGPT:What do you do next?
Listening Post
Vesper suggesting that I should attempt this theft during the day, when security is lightest. So I look for some shadowy area the guards appear to neglect as a possible place to hide until morning.
ChatGPT:As you carefully observe the movements of the guards, you notice a small alcove near the back of the estate that appears to be rarely used by the guards. The area is partially obscured by a large tree and a pile of crates, which would provide ample cover to hide in. It seems like the perfect spot to wait until morning when security is more relaxed.
Listening Post
I go hide in that alcove, taking note of any good, hard to monitor routes from the alcove to the manor house so I know how best to approach the house in the morning. Then, if I make it safely to the alcove, I mutter a prayer of thanks to the goddess of fortune, and a prayer to the god of beasts that neither the dog, horses or anyone else was seriously injured by my diversion.
ChatGPT:You successfully make it to the alcove and settle in for the night. You hear some guards talking and laughing as they make their rounds, but they don’t seem to notice you. As the night wears on, it becomes quieter and you eventually fall asleep.
ChatGPT:In the morning, you wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the task ahead. The sun has just started to rise and the estate is quiet. You notice that the guards are fewer in number and seem less alert than they were the night before.
ChatGPT:You start to make your way towards the manor house, taking care to avoid any areas where the guards might see you. You reach the house without incident and start to search for the room that might hold the safe. Using the map, you determine that the safe is most likely located in a room on the second floor.
ChatGPT:As you start to make your way up the stairs, you hear a noise behind you. You turn around to see one of the guards standing there, his hand on his sword. “What are you doing here?” he demands.
Listening Post
I smile sheepishly and whisper, “Hoping that Gideon’s wife doesn’t catch me. He told me to hide in his study and wait for him to return this evening, but I lost my way.” I bite my lip and bat my eyes, trying to look as demure as possible.
ChatGPT:The maid looks at you skeptically, but seems to soften a bit at your innocent act. “Well, I suppose I can show you the way to the study, but you must be careful not to disturb anything,” she warns. She leads you through the halls, taking care to avoid the areas where the guards are posted, and eventually brings you to a door. “This is it. Just wait here until Gideon returns,” she says before hurrying off.
ChatGPT:You find yourself alone in the study, surrounded by shelves filled with books and various artifacts. There is a large desk in the center of the room, with a chair pushed up against it. On the desk sits a small, locked box.
Listening Post
I carefully, and quietly inspect the room, looking to see if there is a hidden safe, arcane runes, or any sort of mechanical alarms in the room. I also look to see if there is a convenient window I can unlock for a hasty escape out of the building. If I see no better target, I will turn my attention to the box on the desk.
ChatGPT:As you begin to carefully inspect the room, you notice that there are no visible safes, arcane runes, or mechanical alarms in the room. However, you do notice that the window on the far side of the room is unlocked and could provide a potential escape route.
ChatGPT:Turning your attention to the box on the desk, you notice that it is a small, ornately decorated jewelry box. Upon opening it, you find several pieces of expensiveChatGPT:looking jewelry, including a necklace with a large, sparkling diamond pendant, a pair of diamond earrings, and several bracelets and rings.
ChatGPT:As you begin to examine the jewelry more closely, you hear a noise coming from the hallway outside the study. The door handle starts to turn, and you realize that you may not have much time before someone discovers you.
Listening Post
I quickly close up the box, sit at the desk in a casual looking manner, with the gem that the thief gave me in the streets and which caught Vespers eye in my hand. If someone opens the door, they will find me casually tossing the stone up and down in my hand as though I am waiting for Gideon’s return.
ChatGPT:As you sit at the desk, you hear a sound at the door. It creaks open slowly, and you see a woman enter. She stops in her tracks when she sees you, surprised to find a stranger in her husband’s study.
ChatGPT:”Who are you? What are you doing here?” she asks, her voice laced with suspicion.
ChatGPT:You stand up from the desk, trying to look nonChatGPT:threatening. “I’m sorry, I got lost and ended up in this room. I was waiting for Gideon to return,” you say, trying to keep your voice calm and steady.
ChatGPT:The woman narrows her eyes, scrutinizing you. “Gideon never mentioned anything about having someone waiting for him here,” she says, her tone still suspicious.
ChatGPT:You hold out the gem that Vesper gave you. “I was supposed to give this to Gideon as a gift, but I got turned around and ended up in here. I’m sorry for any confusion,” you say, hoping that your story will seem plausible.
ChatGPT:The woman eyes the gem, but doesn’t reach out to take it. “Very well. But you should leave now. And don’t come back,” she says, her tone final.
ChatGPT:You nod quickly and make your way to the door, relieved to have avoided any further confrontation. As you leave the room, you can’t help but wonder if you’ll be able to pull off the heist before the woman becomes suspicious and raises the alarm.
Listening Post
“Oh, Miss Stoneheart, I was also supposed to pick up some papers from your husband as payment to the stonecutter’s guild for the gem. Where would he have left those?” I ask innocently, as though I am a naive errand girl.
ChatGPT:Mrs. Gideon furrows her brow, “I’m not aware of any papers for the stonecutter’s guild. My husband usually handles those matters himself. Are you sure you have the right person?” she asks, eyeing you suspiciously.
ChatGPT:You quickly realize your cover story isn’t going to hold up and that you need to find a way out of this situation.
Listening Post
“This is the home of Phineas Stoneheart right? I was sent her from the city of Caravos to deliver this stone. Please don’t tell me I travelled to the wrong city, again!” I plead.
ChatGPT:The woman seems to soften her expression slightly, “Yes, this is the home of Phineas Stoneheart, but he is not in at the moment. You’ll have to come back later.”
ChatGPT:She pauses for a moment before adding, “I’ll tell you what, I’ll hold onto the stone for you until he returns. It’s safer that way. You can come back and collect it when he’s here.”
ChatGPT:She holds out her hand, expecting you to hand over the gem.
Listening Post
So….Gideon Stoneheart’s wife is willing to pretend to be the imaginary Phineas Stoneheart’s wife in order to get the gem, eh? Very clever.
ChatGPT:Yes, it seems that way. She must have recognized the value of the gem and decided to use your mistaken identity to her advantage. It’s certainly a clever ploy, but also a risky one, as you could potentially reveal the truth and ruin her plan.
Listening Post
“Well, Miss Stoneheart, I’ll make you a deal,” I smile wickedly, “the gem is yours and your husband need never know you have it. A bit of personal wealth just your own, if you quietly walk away and leave me here in the study for ten minutes, telling nobody you’ve seen me and raising no alarms. I’ll leave the stone in this box here for you to collect after I’ve escaped.”
ChatGPT:Gideon’s wife looks at you with suspicion, but the prospect of gaining a valuable gem without her husband’s knowledge seems to sway her decision. “Fine,” she says quietly. “But if you betray me, I will make sure you regret it.”
ChatGPT:She cautiously takes the box from your hand and leaves the room, closing the door behind her. You wait for a few moments, making sure she is gone before quickly gathering any other valuables you can find and making your way out of the study. You slip out of the manor house undetected and disappear into the night, feeling satisfied with your successful theft.
Listening Post
Did I find the papers that Vesper wanted? After all, that was the whole reason I had to venture into the study.
ChatGPT:No, you didn’t find the papers that Vesper wanted. You were distracted by the box on the desk and the arrival of Gideon’s wife.
Listening Post
In that case, what did I find of value? Having lost the stone.
ChatGPT:You did not find anything else of value in the study after losing the stone. However, you may want to continue searching the estate or try to retrieve the stone later.
Listening Post
So…why did I leave the study if I hadn’t found anything of value?
ChatGPT:Based on what you’ve told me, it seems you left the study because you had successfully delivered the gem to Gideon’s wife under the guise of being sent by the imaginary Phineas Stoneheart, and had convinced her to let you leave without raising any alarms. You had also taken note of the papers that Vesper had wanted, but had not yet found them.
Listening Post
So we need to rewind this to the moment when Gideon’s wife left the study, and I was in there alone with the ten minutes she promised me to search it, right?
ChatGPT:Yes, let’s go back to that moment.
Listening Post
After Miss Stoneheart leaves the study, I quickly begin searching the desk and bookshelves for anyplace where important papers might be concealed, especially for this hidden safe Vesper suggested might be here.
ChatGPT:You search the desk and bookshelves thoroughly, looking for any signs of hidden compartments or safes. You find a few drawers and hidden compartments in the desk, but they are all empty. You also notice that there is a loose brick in the fireplace that seems to be concealing something behind it. You pry the brick out of the wall and discover a small safe hidden behind it.
ChatGPT:The safe is locked, but it looks like it might be possible to pick the lock if you had the right tools. You quickly search through the desk drawers and find a set of lockpicks. You set to work on the safe, carefully manipulating the tumblers until you hear a satisfying click. The door swings open and you find a stack of papers inside.
ChatGPT:Upon examination, the papers appear to be account ledgers and financial records, detailing all of Gideon Stoneheart’s business dealings and transactions over the past several years. This is exactly what Vesper was looking for, and you carefully take the papers and stuff them into your pack.
ChatGPT:Just as you are finishing up, you hear footsteps approaching the door. You quickly replace the loose brick in the fireplace and hide behind a nearby armchair, hoping to remain undetected.
Listening Post
Is this a door that opens into the room or out into the hall?
ChatGPT:It appears to be a door that opens into the room.
Listening Post
I quickly wedge the desk chair up against the door handle to prevent anyone from opening it, and then climb out the window with the papers secured in my satchel.
ChatGPT:As you climb out of the window, you hear a commotion coming from the hall. It sounds like someone is trying to force open the door, and you realize that Gideon or his wife must have discovered your escape. You quickly make your way down the wall and onto the ground, slipping away into the night before anyone can catch you.
ChatGPT:As you run through the streets, you can hear the distant sound of guards shouting and searching for you, but you manage to evade them and make it back to your hiding place. Once there, you carefully examine the papers you’ve stolen and find that they contain valuable information about the shipping routes and schedules of several wealthy merchants, including Vesper’s target.
ChatGPT:You smile to yourself, realizing that this information will be worth much more than the gem you were originally sent to steal. You make plans to meet with Vesper as soon as possible and deliver the papers to him, eager to see what he’ll offer you in return for your successful heist.
Listening Post
I chuckle to myself, “If Vesper leads a gang of bandits, this is worth far more than a pound gold coins. He should be very pleased. And if he is a paladin seeking proof of wrong doing by Stoneheart, it may be worth still more! Either way, he shouldn’t be upset that the stone was lost.”
ChatGPT:As you make your way back to the rendezvous point with Vesper, you carefully examine the papers you took from Stoneheart’s study. They appear to be a collection of contracts and financial records, detailing the dealings of the Stoneheart family with various merchants and nobles throughout the region.
ChatGPT:As you suspected, these documents could be of significant value to Vesper and his associates, who may use them to extort or blackmail the Stoneheart family or other wealthy individuals in the region. Alternatively, if Vesper is indeed a paladin seeking to root out corruption, these records may provide evidence of illegal or unethical business practices that could be used to bring the guilty parties to justice.
ChatGPT:With the papers secured in your satchel, you make your way back to the rendezvous point and meet up with Vesper and his band of thieves. Vesper eyes you expectantly, clearly eager to hear what you’ve discovered.
Listening Post
“Oh, I see you brought friends,” I say, looking over Vesper’s gang, “reliable friends are good to have! I found the documents you need, but had to use the stone to bribe a guard. These things happen. Business expenses. These papers look like they are worth far more than that little bauble. I hope you have that pound of gold you promised me?”
ChatGPT:Vesper gives a small smile as he hands over a bag of gold to you. “Of course, I always keep my promises,” he says, “and I’m glad you were able to secure the documents we need. It seems like you are quite skilled at this sort of work. If you’re interested, we could always use someone with your talents on our team.”
Listening Post
“Well, I’m always eager to make a new friend,” I pause. “Do you have a warm, dry place for me to stay?”
ChatGPT:Vesper nods and says, “Of course, we have a small hideout nearby where you can stay until the rain lets up. Follow me.” He leads you through the winding streets of the city, and after a few minutes, you arrive at a nondescript building. Vesper unlocks the door and ushers you inside.
ChatGPT:The hideout is a sparsely furnished room with a few cots, a table, and some chairs. There’s a small kitchen area in one corner and a door leading to a small bathroom. Vesper gestures to one of the cots and says, “You can rest here. Make yourself at home. We’ll be leaving tomorrow at dawn, so get some rest while you can.”
Listening Post
“Perfect! But first, I have to find my dog. I’ll be back soon,” I say, heading outside to look for the poor stray I tied the pots and pans onto.
ChatGPT:As you step outside, you see the stray dog lying in a nearby alleyway, still wearing the makeshift potsChatGPT:andChatGPT:pans armor. It looks up at you with a mix of confusion and gratitude in its eyes.
ChatGPT:You approach the dog cautiously, not wanting to startle it. As you get closer, you notice that the pots and pans are slightly dented, but otherwise intact. The dog seems to have grown used to the extra weight and is moving around just fine.
ChatGPT:”Hey there, little guy,” you say, kneeling down to pet the dog. “Looks like you did a good job. Want to come with me and my new friend?”
ChatGPT:The dog wags its tail and jumps up, eagerly following you back to the tavern. As you walk, you can’t help but feel a sense of relief that the dog is safe and sound. It may not have been the most dignified of missions, but you’re glad you could help the poor creature.
Listening Post
I untie the pots and pans, gently petting the dog as I do so, and feed it a bit of bread as I carry it with me to Vesper’s hide out. Then I sit outside for a bit, carefully picking off any visible fleas or ticks before bringing it inside.
ChatGPT:As you sit outside picking off fleas and ticks, the dog seems to enjoy the attention and wags its tail happily. After a few minutes, you finish grooming it and bring it inside the hideout. The interior is dimly lit by a few torches and there are a few makeshift beds set up along the walls. Vesper leads you to one of the beds and offers you a blanket.
ChatGPT:”Make yourself comfortable,” he says, “we’ll have a warm meal for you shortly.”
ChatGPT:As you settle in, the dog curls up beside you and seems to fall asleep almost immediately. The warmth of the hideout is a welcome relief from the chilly night air outside. After a short while, one of Vesper’s gang members brings over a bowl of soup and a piece of bread for you.
ChatGPT:”We don’t have much, but we’re happy to share what we can,” he says with a smile.
ChatGPT:You thank him and begin to eat the soup. It’s a simple vegetable soup, but it’s warm and filling. As you eat, Vesper sits down next to you and starts to talk.
ChatGPT:”So, tell me, what’s your story?” he asks. “What brings you out here to the fringes of society?”
Listening Post
I look up at the man, and smile, “My parents died when I was young. My older brother tried to take care of me, but with no real skills, working on the docks didn’t pay much, and we were always hungry, him and our other siblings. So I starting filching fruit an bread from the market stalls when vendors weren’t watching, and of course, rummaging through the trash for any bit of scrap that might be worth a few coins. I figure no skills, no trade, no master…petty thievery seemed preferable to becoming a harlot.”
ChatGPT:The man looks at you with a mixture of sympathy and understanding. “I can see how you would feel that way. But you know, there are other ways to make a living, even for those without skills or trades. You could try your hand at odd jobs, or find someone willing to take you on as an apprentice. You seem resourceful, and that counts for a lot in this world.”
ChatGPT:He pauses for a moment, then continues, “Of course, if you’re content with the life you’re living now, that’s your choice. But if you ever want to change things, just know that there are options.”
Listening Post
“Well, like, what options? It’d be nice to be something other than a mere sneak thief. Do something better? What do you suggest?” I ask with a puzzled look on my face, trying to figure out what he is, if not a mere robber as I’d first suspected.
ChatGPT:Vesper leans back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face. “There are always options,” he says. “Perhaps you could learn a trade, or find work as a laborer. Or, if you have a knack for something specific, like music or painting, you could try to make a living from it.”
ChatGPT:He pauses for a moment, then continues, “But if you’re asking me what I suggest, I would say that if you have a talent for sneaking and thievery, why not put it to use in a more profitable way? There are people out there who are willing to pay good money for someone with your skills. Of course, you’d have to be careful, and make sure you don’t get caught. But if you’re smart about it, there’s no reason why you couldn’t make a decent living as a thief.”
ChatGPT:He leans forward, a glint in his eye. “Of course, if you’re interested, I might be able to offer you a job.”
Listening Post
“Well, I thought that’s why you brought me here,” I grin mischievously.
ChatGPT:Vesper chuckles, “Indeed, I did. I have a proposition for you, if you’re interested. I lead a group of skilled individuals who work together to accomplish various tasks, some of which require a certain level of…let’s say, cunning. We’re always on the lookout for individuals with a particular set of skills, and I believe you have the potential to be a valuable asset to our team. What do you say?”
Listening Post
I lean back stretching my arms as though introducing myself to a crowd,” I’m here aren’t I?” Then making a little curtsy, “and yours to command.”
ChatGPT:Vesper chuckles and nods. “Well then, let’s get started. We’ll need to train you in some basic combat skills and thievery techniques, as well as teach you how to blend in and gather information without raising suspicion. Are you ready to put in the work?”
Listening Post
Steady work for a place to live and food in my belly? Of course I’m ready to put in the work!
ChatGPT:”Excellent!” Vesper replies with a smile. “I’ll make sure you’re properly trained and equipped for the job. In the meantime, feel free to rest and make yourself at home. We have a spare room for you to stay in, and our cook will prepare you a good meal.”
ChatGPT:Vesper leads you to the spare room, which is small but cozy, with a comfortable bed, a dresser, and a small window that overlooks the courtyard. “This will be your room for as long as you stay with us,” he says. “Take a good rest tonight, and tomorrow we’ll start your training.”
ChatGPT:As you lay in bed that night, you can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. You’re about to start a new chapter in your life, and who knows where it might lead you.
Listening Post
ChatGPT. Thank you very much for this little adventure. I hope that we can return to this story of Sariel the Urchin at a later date. You had a couple of little errors where you tried to dictate my action prematurely, but overall, you did an excellent job as a DM.
ChatGPT:You’re very welcome, it was my pleasure to assist you in this adventure. I apologize for any errors or confusion caused during our story, and I’m always happy to continue the story of Sariel the Urchin at a later time. Thank you for your kind words and I look forward to our next adventure!
Posts From a Long Winded Gamer 
Leave a comment