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Session Zero (example)
Everything a new player needs to build a level 1 character, in order. Work left to right, and drag the options you pick into “My character.”
1. How to build a character
Read these in order.
- Step 1: Choose ClassCharacter Creation › Create Your Character
- Step 2: Character OriginCharacter Creation › Create Your Character
- Step 3: Ability ScoresCharacter Creation › Create Your Character
- Step 4: AlignmentCharacter Creation › Create Your Character
- Step 5: Character Creation DetailsCharacter Creation › Create Your Character
2. Pick a class
Four classes that are easy to start with. Search the panel for the other eight.
3. Background
Pick one. A background gives you an Origin feat, two skills, a tool, and starting equipment. Its feat is here too.
- Character BackgroundsCharacter Origins
- AcolyteMagic Initiate (Cleric) · Insight and Religion
- CriminalAlert · Sleight of Hand and Stealth
- SageMagic Initiate (Wizard) · Arcana and History
- SoldierSavage Attacker · Athletics and Intimidation
- Magic InitiateOrigin FeatFrom Acolyte or Sage.
- AlertOrigin FeatFrom Criminal.
- Savage AttackerOrigin FeatFrom Soldier.
- Creating a BackgroundGameplay ToolboxNone of these fit? Ask your GM about building your own.
4. Species
Pick one. Your species sets your size and Speed and gives you special traits. Then choose two languages.
- Character SpeciesCharacter Origins
- DragonbornMedium · Speed 30 feet
- DwarfMedium · Speed 30 feet
- ElfMedium · Speed 30 feet
- GnomeSmall · Speed 30 feet
- GoliathMedium · Speed 35 feet
- HalflingSmall · Speed 30 feet
- HumanMedium or Small · Speed 30 feetVersatile gives an Origin feat; Skilled is recommended.
- OrcMedium · Speed 30 feet
- TieflingMedium or Small · Speed 30 feet
- SkilledOrigin FeatFor a Human’s Versatile trait.
- LanguagesMonsters › Parts of a Stat Block
5. Starting gear
Your class and background each give starting equipment, or gold instead. Each class above starts with one of these packs.
- Dungeoneer’s PackAdventuring Gear · 12 GPFighter.
- Burglar’s PackAdventuring Gear · 16 GPRogue.
- Priest’s PackAdventuring Gear · 33 GPCleric.
- Scholar’s PackAdventuring Gear · 40 GPWizard.
My character
Drag the cards you choose here, then save a copy to keep your character.