I loved how some of the characters are common subversions of expectations, but in believable ways done very well.

The bard wasn't horny per the stereotype, he just wanted his wife back.

The barbarian was a barbarian in combat, but calm and collected when discussing her personal shortcomings with her ex.

On top of that the major threat was still localized even though it was part of a larger threat.

Just really got the feeling right of a campaign.

Just for fun, I wanna put forward my ideas of each player.

Edgin is always coming up with shenanigans, to the point you forget how seriously he takes his backstory.

Holga is absolutely the kind of player who plays a Barbarian. Snacking during play, letting the bard play the face, only kinda following along when people discuss magic but still with a clear place in the world.

Doric is the new player. She picked a tiefling druid cause it seemed fun and magical, and said "can I turn into an owlbear?" in her first session, so the DM obviously said yes.

Simon is the one who invited Doric because he has a crush on her. He tries to flirt with her irl by flirting in the game.

I would argue that the group used to have a different DM, and Forge was the PC of the player who took over the DM's chair.