Summary
- A diverse cast of famous heroes from Dungeons & Dragons lore could take the lead in Paramount's TV show.
- The show may follow the popular Forgotten Realms setting but could draw inspiration from other Dungeons & Dragons worlds.
- Characters like Drizzt Do'Urden, Elminster, and more offer rich story potential for the new series.
Paramount's Dungeons & Dragons TV show. The directions this new Paramount+ series could go in are nearly as boundless as Dungeons & Dragons itself.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves takes place in a version of the other Dungeons & Dragons settings. Regardless, numerous famous heroes from the Forgotten Realms and beyond could serve as characters in the new series.
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10 Drizzt Do'Urden
By far the Forgotten Realms' most famous hero
Few Dungeons & Dragons heroes could ever hope to attain the same name recognition as Drizzt Do'Urden, the drow ranger made famous by the books of R.A. Salvatore forever canonized within the Forgotten Realms. What makes Drizzt so compelling is his rebellious nature, confidently doing good despite the evil disposition of his people, the dark elves, choosing to leave the Underdark to explore and adventure in the world above. From his iconic twin blades to his faithful pet panther, Guenhwyvar, it's hard not to it that Drizzt would draw eyes to Paramount+'s Dungeons & Dragons show.
9 Elminster
The premiere spellcaster of Dungeons and Dragons
The only downside to him as a protagonist is his overpowered arcane abilities, meaning a prequel series featuring a younger Elminster might be better at keeping the stakes high.
The archmage Elminster is by far one of the most powerful and noteworthy good-aligned magic s in all of Dungeons & Dragons' history. The wizard has traveled far and wide across Toril, the planet on which the majority of the Forgotten Realms lore takes place, from the dangerous jungles of Chult to the vile Realm of Thay, which briefly appeared in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The only downside to him as a protagonist is his overpowered arcane abilities, meaning a prequel series featuring a younger Elminster might be better at keeping the stakes high.
8 Jarlaxle
The morally gray answer to Drizzt Do'Urden
Another rare male drow that set out to make a name for himself above ground, Jarlaxle is one of the most ubiquitous characters in the Forgotten Realms setting, appearing in multiple published campaign books for the fifth edition (5E). A scheming political manipulator, merchant, and morally flexible character, Jarlaxle fits better into the cast of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which might make him a better fit for a tie-in show. Whereas Drizzt Do'Urden eschewed the evil of his family and cruel upbringing to help the needy, Jarlaxle uses his skills to serve only himself, offering a fascinating viewpoint character.
7 Cadderly Bonaduce
The chosen cleric of Deneir
Something of a drifting do-gooder straight out of a Western, Bonaduce would present a unique opportunity for a fantasy protagonist.
While Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves did a great job showing off the martial and arcane sides of its heroes, the film was left relatively lacking in the department of the divine. Paramount could seek to rectify this balance with a series focused on Cadderly Bonaduce, a cleric, healer, and capable fighter armed with a unique hand crossbow and a mental library of powerful spells. Something of a drifting do-gooder straight out of a Western, Bonaduce would present a unique opportunity for a fantasy protagonist.
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6 Rudolph Van Richten
Could bring a gothic horror twist to the fantasy world
Clearly a play on Abraham Van Helsing, Rudolph Van Richten is the premiere vampire killer of the Forgotten Realms. Best known for his encounters with the infamous vampiric lord, Count Strahd von Zarovich, Van Richten could be a great way for the streaming series to introduce audiences to some of the most famous Dungeons & Dragons villains. Considering he can the player's party as an ally in the universally-lauded Curse of Strahd campaign, Paramount would be casting a wide net by centering a series around a character many Dungeons & Dragons players have fought with side-by-side.
5 Dove Falconhand
A powerful fighter and magician with an impressive resume
A rival, pursuer, and eventual friend of Drizzt Do'Urden, Dove Falconhand is an equally capable ranger who is nearly as prolific in the pantheon of Forgotten Realms characters as the drow. Dove Falconhand would be a great way to help immerse fans further into the universe due to her association with many of the setting's most famous adventuring groups, including Knights of Myth Drannor, the Seven Sisters, and the famous Harpers Guild. Soft-spoken, but deadly with a blade, Dove Falconhand would be a fantastic main character to root for in a Dungeons & Dragons series.
Dove Falconhand would be a great way to help immerse fans further into the universe due to her association with many of the setting's most famous adventuring groups.
4 Piergeiron Paladinson
A paladin-turned-leader with an innocuous nickname
True to his name, Piergerion Paladinson began his adventuring career as a faithful paladin of the justice god Tyr. Later on, he becomes the only Lord of Waterdeep, one of the most famous Forgotten Realms locations, to have a publicly-known identity, putting his reputation on the line with every political decision. Humorously, Paladinson weaponizes his quiet nature to allow others to think him a dullard, being given the humiliating nickname "Thickskull", only to turn others' perception of him against them during his lordly posturing.
3 Laeral Silverhand
Lady, Witch-Queen, and Harpers founder
The successor to Waterdeep's lordship after Piergerion Paladinson, Laeral Silverhand is one of the most accomplished mages of the Forgotten Realms. Similarly to Dove Falconhand, Silverhand is one of the esteemed Seven Sisters and a founding Harpers member. Supplementing her powerful magic with an array of hidden knives, Laeral Silverhand is a paranoid but kind leader, always seeking to snuff out those who would use magic to harm, enslave, or deceive the common masses. Her commitment to justice and intense magical prowess would make her a great candidate for the lead of a Dungeons and Dragons show.
2 Raistlin Majere
A Dragonlance rep iconic enough to be worth considering
Unlike other possibilities for a Dungeons and Dragons TV show protagonist, Raistlin Majere doesn't actually come from the Forgotten Realms, instead hailing from fellow popular Dungeons and Dragons setting, Dragonlance. Despite his differing origins, Majere is one of the most famous fantasy characters ever to be used in the roleplaying game, unique for his magical abilities that contrast with his weak physical constitution. Majere's history could see him the ranks of famous TV characters who go from hero to villain, always an interesting angle to explore.
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1 Minsc And Boo
The lovable lighthearted adventuring duo
Compared to most fantasy protagonists, the dynamic duo of Minsc and Boo have something of a reputation as comic relief, and thus might be a better fit for a TV series branching off of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Though perhaps not as powerful in battle as other Forgotten Realms alumni, Minsc and Boo have undeniable charm, even getting a recent sourcebook for the game named after them, Minsc and Boo's Journal of Villainy. For a lighthearted Dungeons & Dragons TV series, the lovable ranger pair may just be a perfect choice of protagonists.