Creating a Character

There are three main components to consider when creating a character. Race, class, and background.

The race of your character, determines their physical appearance, stat bonuses, and a whole host of other features. Their class will add a host of specific abilities to your character, as well as skills to use in and out of combat. Their background, which helps to inform their backstory, but also grants proficiency in skills.
 * Dwarves for example, are a hardy race, and as such have a bonus to their Constitution stat.
 * Can't decide? Use this flow chart to help decide which class is best for you.

Currently, we are only using races, classes, and backgrounds available within the 5E Player's Handbook. If you are extremely invested in playing an option existing in Volo's Guide, Unearthed Aracana, or the DM's Guild, let me know and we can try to figure something out.

You can create a character using resources from the players handbook, or use this character generator

If you're narratively inclined, feel free to write a backstory for your character. Why did they forgo their life in the Eastern Kingdoms to travel West? Are they searching for something, or running from someone? Whether you decide this before first game or later on, setting a personal goal for your character can help to add a layer of entertainment while playing. This is entirely optional, as the ultimate goal of this game is to have fun. If your fun is playing a character who's only interests are hacking, slashing, and looking for loot, that is just as fine.

Of course if this is too convoluted, feel free to contact your friendly neighbourhood Dungeon Master.