Help a newbie

[umbarildododa]

I and my friends at school are trying to make a small group of D&D players, most of us playing a true campaign for the first time. One of my friends and I have done a lot of research and tried to understand the game as best we can.

In order to both enjoy the game, we're going to take turns DMing, and play characters that are a bit different than the player's. His, I don't know about yet, but mine is going to be a Doppleganger Sorceror masquerading as a human.

Putting aside whether this is a good idea or not, as we don't have many options, how should I change the playing of this character? The people at the table won't know of this, except the other DM. How do I play it so they don't find out, or how do I make it dramatically pleasing for them to find it? I'm new at this, though our story is good.  

[Keith Valken Lionheart]

It's YOUR character, no one should tell you how to play it. If you thinking a Changeling Sorcerer is a kickass character to play, go for it.

Not sure which edition you're playing, but if this is 4th, then you shouldn't have any problems playing your vision of a character. No negative scores means you can play any class unrestricted, which is great. Many will tell you to play Rogue if you're playing as a Changeling, because if their natural Dex skills as well as being able to shapeshift, but like I said, play what you want to play, not what everyone else wants you to play. After all, the point is to have fun, eh?  

[iDragow]

I agree with Keith.

As for the letting them find out bit, you could have your character act very suspicious, but never give away just what he's doing until deep into the game. They won't know whether you're even a good guy, let alone actually human. ^_^  

[Mackie the Knife]

I'd say it depends on the reason he's masquerading as human.  

[Arc Vembris]

It's easy, become a human and stay that way. Nobody will ever find you out. Oh, and try not to die, that'll totally give you away.  

[Seiryna]

Arc Vembris

It's easy, become a human and stay that way. Nobody will ever find you out. Oh, and try not to die, that'll totally give you away.

I wish that was the only way to find out about Changelings lol.
True Seeing, and spells/abilities that force shape changers back in to their original forms will do it. and anyone that looks to closely and can beat your disguise skill check with a spot, will know something is up, but this is more for if you're trying to act/look like someone else. and there is prolly other waysw I can't think of atm lol. but I guess if you're DMing you don't have to worry about it lol