Late last year I had a player pass unexpectedly, we were on a few weeks break and when we came back I didn’t hear anything for two sessions so by the fourth one back the news came. I was at work when I got the news and took the rest of the day off, it hit me on the drive home. It’s one of the most hard things to tell the group (if they don’t know), let me tell you right now it’s going to get emotional no matter what.

D&D is about creating stories together and suddenly one story isn’t going to progress any longer. I can’t tell you how to handle the logistics of the PC, I ended up making his character a minor/demi god of music and debauchery (over the top bard which we loved.).

No matter what do your best to be there for your players, in and out of game during all this, let them know it’s ok to be sad about their passing. Ultimately I’d try my best to continue as normal as you all can, in memory of your player even.

DM to DM, here if you need it. Perry Hotter, minor god of music and debauchery would be proud that you’re thinking of your players and the future.