Most music videos use a setting. A few use a world. Almost none commit to building an entire universe with character sheets, class proficiencies, and dialogue trees.
Ashwin Gane DND Characters universe does all three — and pulls it off with such cinematic conviction that the entire cast has quietly become a cultural touchpoint for fans of the song.
Released alongside the Scott Storch-produced single in January 2026, the video doesn’t just visualize the track.
The world of the Ashwin Gane DND Characters feels fully populated, layered, and intentionally constructed from the ground up.
It populates an entire tavern world with characters built straight out of the Dungeons & Dragons playbook — except every class is filtered through cinematic trap energy and modern internet humor.
With DND — An Immersive Tavern Experience taking over Preva in Redford Township, Michigan on May 29, 2026, audiences are about to step inside the same world the music video built.
Which means the characters from the video — the Bard, the Paladin, the Sorceress, the Rogue, and the rest of the tavern’s residents — are now part of a much bigger story.
This is your guide to the cast of DND: who they are, what their character classes mean, and why each one matters to the larger universe Ashwin Gane has been quietly constructing.
The DND World, Briefly Explained
Before introducing the characters, a quick note on what makes this world structurally interesting.
The DND music video is a love letter to Dungeons & Dragons culture filtered through cinematic trap sensibility.
Every character is presented with a full D&D-style class card — featuring their Primary Ability, Subclass, in-world description, weapon proficiencies, and a list of skills.
The class system is faithful to the source material. But the subclasses and skills are pure 2026 internet culture — College of Rizz, Oath of Baddie, Heartbreak Assassin, Horoscope Sorcery — terms that feel ripped from Twitter rather than a 1970s game manual.
This dual register is what makes the DND world work.
It respects D&D enough to use its architecture, and disrupts D&D enough to make it feel fresh, funny, and culturally aware.
It’s a video that takes its world-building seriously without taking itself too seriously.
Enter the DND World
Meet the tavern characters, watch the music video, and step into the immersive DND universe built around Ashwin Gane’s cinematic trap world.
The Cast of DND
The full cast is built around a core party of D&D-class characters, supported by a roster of in-world personalities who populate the tavern itself.
Each one is played by a real performer, fully realized on camera, with their own visual identity and class profile.
The Bard / Dungeon Master — Ashwin Gane
Primary Ability: Charisma Subclass: College of Rizz Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Hand Crossbows, Longswords, Rapiers, Shortswords Armor: Light Armor Skills: Rap, Beatsmithing, Rizz
Ashwin Gane himself plays the Bard — and doubles as the Dungeon Master who narrates and guides the journey.
The class card describes Bards as travelling storytellers who treat music as power: “Bards know music is more than idle fancy — it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling storytellers master song, speech, and the rizz within.”
The casting is intentional and structurally clever. As the Bard, he’s the artist inside the world he created. As the Dungeon Master, he’s the architect outside of it.
Both roles map directly onto his real creative identity — a recording artist who builds entire universes around his music.
Visually, the character lands in baroque-medieval territory: dark brocade jacket with copper detailing, a layered ruffled white collar, and the unmistakable look of someone who walked out of a tavern in another century.
The Bard is the heartbeat of the DND universe. Every other character orbits around him.
The Paladin — Genesis Bolton
Primary Ability: Strength and Charisma Subclass: Oath of Baddie Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons Armor: Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor, Shields Skills: Slay, Serve
The Paladin is described as a warrior whose oath has become divine: “An oath made so deeply that it becomes divine in itself flows through a paladin, burning bright enough to inspire baddies and smite exes.”
Genesis Bolton’s Paladin is one of the most visually striking presences in the entire video.
Golden laurel crown. Cream-and-white gown with intricate brocade detailing.
Twin emerald-and-gold brooches at the shoulders. A delicate gold chain across the chest. Long, flowing hair. The sword is held with intention.
The character archetype is classic — the divine warrior — but the Oath of Baddie subclass framing and skills (Slay and Serve) make the whole presentation feel less like a fantasy archetype and more like a culturally aware reframing of what a modern paladin would actually be: confident, magnetic, and unbothered by lesser energies.
The Sorceress — Adellea Lumiereco
Primary Ability: Charisma Subclass: Horoscope Sorcery Proficiencies: Weapons — Daggers, Quarterstaffs, Light Crossbows Skills: Aura farming, Vibe Check
The Sorceress is the magical intuitive of the group: “Sorceresses are natural spellcasters, drawing on inherent magic from their aura or vibe/energy.”
Adellea Lumiereco’s Sorceress is dressed in a deep purple corset gown with delicate pearl detailing and a jeweled circlet across the forehead.
The aesthetic reads somewhere between Renaissance court and modern boudoir mysticism — equal parts ethereal and grounded.
The Horoscope Sorcery subclass is a perfect cultural touch.
In a year when astrology and intuitive practices have moved fully mainstream, a sorceress whose magic comes from aura farming and vibe checks is funny, accurate, and somehow still respectful of the deeper tradition.
The character holds court in the tavern with the kind of presence that suggests she sees three steps ahead of everyone else in the room.
The Rogue — Kaisa Scott
Primary Ability: Dexterity Subclass: Heartbreak Assassin Proficiencies: Light Armour, Weapons — Simple Weapons, Hand Crossbows, Longswords, Rapiers, Shortswords Skills: Acrobatics, Deception, Ghosting, Stealth
The Rogue is the most quietly dangerous figure at the table: “With stealth, skill, and uncanny reflexes, rogues’ versatility lets them get out of almost any situationship.”
Kaisa Scott’s Rogue is dressed in dark, hooded layers with elf-pointed ears, dark lipstick, and an unmistakable air of someone who’s already figured out the room before anyone else has registered her presence.
The Heartbreak Assassin subclass framing is one of the strongest pieces of writing in the entire character roster — and the inclusion of Ghosting as an actual skill alongside Acrobatics and Stealth is exactly the kind of detail that earns the character her own fan following.
In a tavern full of characters who lead with charisma, the Rogue leads with restraint. Which makes her impossible to look away from.
The Barbarian — Kelly O’Donnell
The Barbarian rounds out the core party as the raw, physical energy of the group.
Kelly O’Donnell’s performance brings the muscle, the layered furs and leather, and the kind of grounded warrior presence that contrasts beautifully against the more refined Bard, Paladin, and Sorceress energy.
In the video, the Barbarian is positioned next to the Rogue in several key scenes — a pairing that visually balances chaos with precision.
The Final Boss — Aaron Hale
Every great D&D campaign has a Final Boss, and Aaron Hale’s character lives up to the title. Full plate armor. Chainmail underlayer. A commanding screen presence in the wooded outdoor scenes.
In the video’s video-game-style dialogue interface, the Final Boss appears with a health bar reading “Daddies of Exes — Lv. 10” — and the dialogue choices range from “Get back with your baby daddy” to “You were a side quest, not a main quest.”
The Final Boss isn’t just an antagonist. He’s the cultural archetype of the ex who refuses to stay defeated — and the video’s confrontation with him is one of its most quotable moments.
Meet the Tavern Party
The Bard, Paladin, Sorceress, Rogue, Barbarian, and Final Boss are not just video characters. They are the entry points into a larger tavern world.
The Supporting Tavern World
Beyond the core D&D party, the DND universe is populated by a roster of tavern personalities — each one fully cast and integrated into the world:
- The Nice Guy — Jake Pflaum
- The Bar Keep — Maxim Lazarev
- The Pretty Boy — Roman Gibson
- Extras — Antonio Alicea, Cheikh Beye, Ebony Johnson
These aren’t background fillers. The Bar Keep anchors the tavern’s daily life.
The Nice Guy is exactly what you’d expect — and exactly what the world’s humor relies on him being.
The Pretty Boy plays the role with full self-awareness. Every supporting character is doing real visual and tonal work inside the universe.
The Creative Team Behind the World
A music video this fully realized doesn’t happen by accident.
The Team Behind the DND World
The DND world came together through collaboration across direction, cinematography, production, styling, performance, and post-production.
These behind-the-scenes moments show some of the people who helped turn the original DND concept into the Tavern world seen on screen.
The DND video credits a deep production team — and several names on that list connect to the larger Ashwin Gane universe:
- Director: Ashwin Gane
- Co-Director: Gerard Victor
- Director of Photography: David Samba
- Creative Director: Domingue Lacea
- Assistant Director: Sherinett Amoriella
- Executive Producer: Mally Brandon
- Producer: Melissa Reynolds
- Production Manager: Garrett Etengoff
- Production Company: Shot Selection
- VFX Supervisor: Jonathan Perez
- Compositing: Ashwin Gane and Ruban Ravi
A Lighter Moment Behind the Tavern World
Not every moment behind the DND world was about costumes, sets or carefully planned production. The personality between takes also helped give the Tavern its playful energy.
Why the Characters Matter for the May 29 Event
The DND music video isn’t just visual marketing for a song. It’s a blueprint for the world that the May 29 immersive event is built around.
Whether the live event features the same performers from the video, a new cast playing the same archetypes, or a hybrid of both — the world is consistent.
A tavern. A core D&D-style party. A village of supporting characters. A Bard at the center of it all. A modern, witty, internet-aware filter laid over a classic fantasy framework.
For attendees walking into Preva on May 29, the music video is the closest possible preview of what kind of universe the room will be channeling.
The aesthetic, the humor, the character logic, the visual register — all of it is already on screen, available for viewing right now.
This is part of what makes Ashwin Gane’s approach to live events structurally different from most artists. The music video isn’t a separate marketing asset.
The principle behind all of it is the cinematic trap philosophy he’s been building for years — and the explicit shift from cinematic trap to cinematic spaces that DND represents.
The characters in the music video are the gateway. May 29 is what happens when you step through it.
Meet Captain Crazy Eye From the DND Tavern
The DND Tavern experience came alive through personalities who interacted with guests and helped turn the venue into a believable fantasy world.
Captain Crazy Eye Byron brought larger-than-life character energy to the Tavern, giving attendees someone memorable to meet inside the experience.
This character interaction shows how the DND universe extended beyond visual design and costumes.
The people inside the Tavern helped guests feel as though they had stepped into a living story rather than simply attending a themed event.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who are the characters in the DND music video?
The DND music video features a full D&D-style party of characters: the Bard / Dungeon Master (Ashwin Gane), the Paladin (Genesis Bolton), the Barbarian (Kelly O’Donnell), the Sorceress (Adellea Lumiereco), the Rogue (Kaisa Scott), the Final Boss (Aaron Hale), and a supporting tavern cast including the Nice Guy, the Bar Keep, the Pretty Boy, and additional ensemble members.
2. What are the funniest subclass names in the DND video?
The character subclasses are one of the best comedic touches in the whole project: College of Rizz (Bard), Oath of Baddie (Paladin), Heartbreak Assassin (Rogue), and Horoscope Sorcery (Sorceress). The skills lists — featuring Rizz, Slay, Serve, Ghosting, Aura Farming, and Vibe Check — are pure 2026 internet culture filtered through D&D’s class system.
3. Will the same characters be at the May 29 DND event?
The live event takes place at Preva in Redford Township, Michigan on May 29, 2026, and is built within the same DND universe as the music video. Specific cast details for the live experience are part of what attendees will discover in the room.
4. Who directed the DND music video?
The video was directed by Ashwin Gane himself, with Gerard Victor as co-director. The full production was handled by Shot Selection, with David Samba as Director of Photography.
5. Why does the DND video use D&D class cards?
The class card system is both a tribute to Dungeons & Dragons culture (which has surged into mainstream popularity over the last few years) and a creative device that lets the video’s humor live inside a recognizable framework. The familiar D&D structure makes the modern subclass names land harder.
6. Where can I watch the full DND music video?
The official lyric video for “DND” by Ashwin Gane is available on YouTube. The song is also available on Apple Music, Audiomack, and other major streaming platforms.
7. What’s the connection between the music video and the live event?
The May 29 live event takes the world of the music video and extends it into a five-hour immersive tavern experience. The aesthetic, the character logic, and the tonal register are all consistent across both. The video is essentially a 2:45 preview of the universe attendees will step inside.
8. How can I explore the world behind Ashwin Gane’s DND experience?
DND is built as a complete fantasy universe combining music, storytelling, visuals, and immersive experiences. Explore the world-building behind the project through the The DND Realm Begins playlist.
9. Where can I see the fantasy world created around DND?
The DND universe extends beyond the event itself. Discover how Ashwin Gane transforms ideas into cinematic experiences through the Detroit Fantasy Experience playlist.
10. Where can I explore the medieval-inspired side of the DND universe?
From atmosphere to storytelling details, the medieval elements of DND are part of a larger creative vision. Explore these moments through the Medieval Cookery – DND World playlist.
Final Thought
The most interesting music videos these days aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones with the most complete worlds. Songs that don’t just have visuals — songs that have populations.
DND has a population. Ten characters. Five core class archetypes. A full creative team. A cinematic register. A humor that respects its source material without being trapped by it.
And underneath all of it, a Scott Storch piano riff and an Ashwin Gane vocal performance that hold the entire universe together.
For fans who’ve been wondering what the May 29 immersive event is going to feel like, the answer has been hiding in plain sight on YouTube the entire time.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. The campaign starts shortly after.
Step Inside the Tavern
You have met the characters. Now explore the event, the production design, and the next chapter of Ashwin Gane’s DND universe.
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Continue Exploring the DND Universe
DND is more than an event — it is a complete creative world built through music, storytelling, and immersive experiences.
Explore the journey through Ashwin Gane’s official playlists:
