1) From the 'Creations' menu, select the 'My Characters' option:
- Perform the following (confirming the selection when necessary):
- Sources: Disable all.
Advancement Type: XP
Hit Point Type: Manual
Use Prerequisites: Keep both.
Encumbrance Type: Use Encumbrance- (Note: Changed from "Variant Encumbrance" on 02/25/2020, per this post.)
Ability Score/Modifier Display: Modifiers Top
Character Privacy: Public
- Sources: Disable all.
- Filter Race Source(s): Player's Handbook
- Note:
- Dragonborn are allowed, but are viewed with suspicion.
- The Tiefling and Aasimar races are not allowed.
- Note: Any class is allowed, but like the Dragonborn race, Warlock's are viewed with suspicion.
Next.
- Choose a Generation Method: Manual
- Arrange the following stat array as desired: 17, 15, 13, 12, 10, 8
- Background: Feel free to choose any of the backgrounds (including variants) from the Player's Handbook, listed and linked below. When selecting a background, please do so with a character build in mind and do not select one simply for the in-game or mechanical benefits it bestows.
Whichever background you do select, be prepared to provide details (especially where it says "...work with your DM...") about your selection in the "Notes" section, see #8d below:- Acolyte
Charlatan
Criminal- Variant: Spy
- Variant: Gladiator
Guild Artisan- Variant: Guild Merchant
Noble- Variant: Knight
Sage
Sailor- Variant: Pirate
Urchin
- Acolyte
- Make 'Alignment' and 'Lifestyle' selections. This game will take place in an undeveloped homebrew setting so work with the DM to determine the 'Faith' selection, if necessary:
- Feel free to provide as much detail as you'd like about the physical appearance of your character.
Per the details in the 'Other Physical Characteristics' rule:"You choose your character’s age and the color of his or her hair, eyes, and skin. To add a touch of distinctiveness, you might want to give your character an unusual or memorable physical characteristic, such as a scar, a limp, or a tattoo.""You can decide your character’s height and weight, using the information provided in your race description or on the Random Height and Weight table."
- Please make selections in all four 'Personal Characteristics' categories:
- Personality Traits
Give your character two personality traits. - Ideals
Describe one ideal that drives your character. - Bonds
Create one bond for your character.- Note: This is a more generic bond. See the 'House Rules' (link) for additional details similar to this.
- Flaws
Finally, choose a flaw for your character.
- Personality Traits
- Populate as many of these sections as needed:
- Organizations
- Allies
Use the 'Allies' (or 'Enemies') sections for your "I know a guy..." details (see: (link)). - Enemies
- Backstory
In addition to any normal backstory you provide, please use this 'Backstory' section to provide additional details about your character; including any "...work with your DM..." details from your Background (see #8, above). - Other
Use this section to provide additional details about any bonds, locations, relationships your character has, or adds over time.
- Background: Feel free to choose any of the backgrounds (including variants) from the Player's Handbook, listed and linked below. When selecting a background, please do so with a character build in mind and do not select one simply for the in-game or mechanical benefits it bestows.
- Select the 'Equipment' option and make the necessary selections:
- Note:
- Any unwanted items can be sold back for 50% of their listed sale price.
- Make sure to press the 'Wear' or 'Wield' buttons next to your armor and weapons (I recommend "wielding" all weapons, not just the ones you're actually carrying at the time):
- It's kind of hidden so I will point it out, but your coins (pp, gp, ep, sp, cp) are tracked in the 'Currency' tab, highlighted in green.
10) What's Next
- You're done!
You can view your completed character sheet by pressing the 'View Character Sheet' option: