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Character Creation

The standard 5.2 character creation process is modified in the following ways to make it easier for new players to follow, as well as allowed experienced players more dynamic choices.

Modified Standard Ability Array

New PCs assign their ability scores with one of the following standard arrays (modified).

The Balanced Start 16 (+3), 16 (+3), 14 (+2), 10 (+0), 10 (+0), 8 (-1)

Looking to the Future 17 (+3), 15 (+2), 14 (+2), 10 (+0), 10 (+0), 8 (-1)

No Negatives 16 (+3), 14 (+2), 14 (+2), 12 (+1), 10 (+0), 10 (+0)

Min-Maxed 17 (+3), 16 (+3), 15 (+2), 9 (-1), 8 (-1), 7 (-2)

The Balanced Start will generally be better from levels 1-3, while Looking to the Future will generally be better at levels 4 and later. No Negatives is good for a more jack of all trades style character. Min-Maxed will only be better at levels 4 and later for certain specialized characters.

Classes

See narrative notes for Classes in the land of Chardenfell. There are also new Subclass Options, but those are not important until 3rd level.

Backgrounds

Your background can be anything you want. Think "former pirate", "former priest", or something along those lines. You can be as vague or specific as you desire! With it, you get:

  • 2 skill proficiencies
  • One of the standard Languages
  • A tool proficiency and the appropriate tools for it if your intelligence is 10 or more
  • An Explorer's Pack or similar relevant pack
  • 50 GP

Species

The world of Chardenfell has a modified list of Species for PCs to choose from.

Feat

Choose any origin feat in the "5.2 SRD" or similar reference document.

Spell Casters

Note the Restricted Spells.