5e SRD 5.2.1 · 5.2.1
Create Your Character
Playing the Game > Create Your Character
Here are the steps to make a character; each step is explored in detail: 1: Choose a Class. Every adventurer is a member of a class. A class broadly describes a character’s vocation, special talents, and favored tactics. 2: Determine Origin. A character’s origin includes two elements: background and species. How did the character spend the years leading up to a life of adventure? Who are the character’s ancestors? You can also choose your character’s languages. 3: Determine Ability Scores. Much of what your character does in the game depends on the character’s six abilities. 4: Choose an Alignment. Alignment is a shorthand for your character’s moral compass. 5: Fill in Details. Using the choices you’ve made, fill in the remaining details on your character sheet. Step 1: Choose Class Choose a class, and write it on your character sheet. The Class Overview table summarizes the classes. See “Classes” for the classes’ details. Class Overview ClassLikes ...Primary Ability