Character Creation

Players will be following the DnD 5e rules and characters will be tracked using the DnD Beyond website.

(See RoleGate Game Settings for link)

Starting Abilities

 * Standard Point Buy
 * Rolling for Hit Points
 * Any roll that is less than half your classes hit die is rounded up to equal half
 * 1d6 Example: Roll a 1 or a 2 then count it as a 3
 * 1d8 Example: Roll a 1, 2, or a 3 then count it as a 4
 * 1d10 Example: Roll a 1 thru 4 then count it as a 5
 * This gives players a chance to earn more than the fixed amount on level ups
 * Characters will start at level 5 and level up per milestone achievements within the campaign
 * All races and alignments are allowed given you can get along with your party members
 * Feats are allowed
 * Characters can be from multiple classes if they meet the multiclass requirements
 * Encumbrance will be used but ignore coin weight

Starting Equipment

 * 700 gold pieces used to customize your equipment
 * All equipment is bought with this gold.
 * Use Adventuring Gear prices per the Player Handbook
 * Any uncommon magic item is 500 gold pieces
 * Any common magic item is 50 gold pieces
 * Mounts are allowed but must be purchased
 * Tool proficiency does not mean you start with that tool (must be purchased)

Money

 * Only the total amount the character is carrying counts in role play
 * Moving coins between the different currency types is allowed without need of role playing it
 * Example: If your character sheet shows 5 gold, and role play asks for 1 silver then exchange 1 gold for 10 silver, then subtract that silver from your character sheet.

Background

 * Any background provided within DnD Beyond player creation tool can be used.
 * Personal Characteristics are required to help define behaviors and belief
 * Allowed to have custom backgrounds as well using the DnD provided template
 * Must use one of the pre-existing background features
 * Utilize this section to help make your back story more realistic

Back Story
The campaign starts with a powerful ruler reaching out to you through a private messenger that delivers a letter to you asking for help. As a level 5 character the idea is you accomplished some deed in which your tribe, village, town, or city recognized you publicly for the achievement. This can be bad publicity as well in which you were pushed away if it fits your character better. The idea is know why a powerful leader would have heard of your name, asked for your help, and why you responded. Remember in DnD a level 4 character is considered to be a local hero.