Character Creation Area

Apr 5, 2024 10:12 pm
All creation prior to start is here. Let's have fun. Updated as needed.

CHARACTER GENERATION INFO: You do not have to roll anything.
* Books: Characters are made with the PHB.
* Ability Scores: Standard array. 15 – 14 – 13 – 12 – 10 – 8
* Race: Dragonborn, Dwarf, Gnome, Half-Elf, Halfling, Half-Orc & Human.
* Class: Any except warlock class.
* Extra: No familiars, companions, pets, or any exotic something you can think of.
* Feats: None allowed
* Forgotten Realm Deities: Pick a deity.
* Alignments: Neutrals to Good. Party unity expected.
* Gender: Male or Female. Doesn't have to match the player.
* Age: 20's to 30's (Human range).
* Height: All characters have one and should be stated in their character description area besides race & gender as well.
* Languages: Make sure you have them.
* Background: This is sandbox, so any backgrounds feature that effect sandbox are up to the GM discretion. All players have traveled here. Many features are not being used. Backgrounds do not have to come from the PHB.
* PC Level: Level 1.
* HP: Max at level 1 and the class stated number for later levels.
* Personal Characteristics: Will be 2 Personal, 1 Ideal, 1 Bond, & 1 Flaw. (Any Source)
* Lifestyle: Moderate Lifestyles. Character have paid for 30 days (free).
* Gear: Maximum class cash, trinket, Packs may be purchased but will be broken down. Pay attention to carrying device limits. Attached sacks to backpack are fine. State where all items are. Clothing is expected with armor and is worn under the armor.
* Travel: Think about being outdoors for rations. Waterskins cover drinking.
* Encumbrance: Standard encumbrance rules. 15xSTR before problems happen.

Below is a sample item's area. Please create something similar. Carrying devices in blue. All other standard items in bold. Location info in green. Organized areas. View sample if you are not familiar with color & bold commands.
[ +- ] Sample items area
Apr 12, 2024 6:43 am
Is the any class except warlock limited to PHB? the wording confuses me a bit... And about no feats, does it mean that during lvl up we can only pick ASI?
Last edited April 12, 2024 6:46 am
Apr 12, 2024 7:23 am
Can we use point buy instead of the standard array?
Apr 12, 2024 10:49 am
@GeneCortess Please allow custom character sheets.
Apr 12, 2024 4:23 pm
Bubbles. Sometimes hard to get everything express in writing. All classes are limited to the PHB and the warlock class is not available for play. Characters will not have any starting feats. Human option is not available. I do like most all the character sheets to be closer and alike to when I have to view them for information and why I only use the standard 5e sheets which I have found to work fairly well. Characters are level 1.

rpgventurer. Only the Standard Array is available for character generation.
Apr 12, 2024 5:38 pm
May I create a custom background or swap a skill in the class list?
Last edited April 12, 2024 5:45 pm
Apr 12, 2024 6:39 pm
Oh well, now I gotta re-make the thing...?

Will be ready in an hour or 2
Apr 12, 2024 9:29 pm
Bubbles says:
Oh well, now I gotta re-make the thing...?

Will be ready in an hour or 2
Done!
Apr 12, 2024 9:30 pm
Wait, so for gear do we have to use gold, or we can still use the standard class gear?
Apr 12, 2024 9:30 pm
rpgventurer. Bubbles just asked about custom sheets and the answer was no. Only use the standard 5e sheets for your poor old DM's eyes. Skill swapping could really only occur if your class skills and background skills overlap which is rare but happens.

Bubbles I see your character there and soon will look it over. :) As I just arrived home. I also see that all the invitation have been accepted which is good for getting going.
Apr 12, 2024 9:37 pm
Bubbles. Wow. You win the prize for the most filled out character ever sent to for the first try. LOL. You can hunt your character for it.
Apr 12, 2024 9:45 pm
@GeneCortess Thanks. Tho it's only thanks to the pretty detailed instructions you made! So big credit to that!!

I hope that I did everything correctly.
Last edited April 12, 2024 9:46 pm
Apr 13, 2024 12:43 am
Woot. I see a Selbi character applied. And looks rather good at a glance. :)

AnonGL. Sorry I missed you earlier. Just the way things are thrown at me. You have your max class gold and a trinket for your items on your character. You may NOT use the given class gear or your background gear.
Apr 13, 2024 12:48 am
So far we have a male Half-Elven ranger & a female Forest Gnome wizard. Hope to hear from AnonGL & rpgventurer soon. And perhaps someone else will ask to join us. Hmmm Xcylla.
Apr 13, 2024 1:17 am
GeneCortess says:
Woot. I see a Selbi character applied. And looks rather good at a glance. :)
Huzzah! Been a while since I've played a wizard.

Would it be alright to assume I've got material for the Minor Illusion spell, a bit of fleece, even though I haven't purchased a component pouch?

It's from a race feature rather than a wizard spell, so I don't think I can use an arcane focus in place of the material component.
Apr 13, 2024 2:02 am
AnonGL. Game wise, I would go with attached sacks. They make more sense. Cheaper to buy. And have the same carry capacity as backpacks. Best solution is a backpack with attached sacks for more carry capacity.
Apr 13, 2024 2:12 am
exca314. Race added it to your cantrip list. If a cantrip has a material component listed, then it needs it for casting. How you have it on your cantrip list doesn't matter. I would advise a component pouch or arcana focus. Both component pouch and arcana focus are the same in use mechanically. I wouldn't want to have to track individual general material components. Only track those that a component pouch or arcana focus doesn't cover.
Apr 13, 2024 2:19 am
Alright! I do have an arcane focus in my inventory, so I will use that.
Apr 13, 2024 2:31 am
exca314. A wand is nice piece of wood and not really a pocketable item. Most common means of dealing with is to state a FREE holder attached to your clothing's belt. The wand is the same size as the one any Human wizard would have. I'm assuming your wand listed is an arcane focus.

Strange that you have two wands listed on your character. I'm guessing this is an oversight.
Apr 13, 2024 3:17 am
Gotcha. I was thinking of something about the shape of an umbrella pocket in raincoats, but I can move it to the belt and move one of the pouches to the backpack. Don't want to overload the belt considering a gnome's size.

The second wand is a backup. Hard to get a good wand when you're out in the wilderness and you accidentally drop it into a lake while trying to ward vicious geese away! I don't know how druids do it with a bundle of leaves, you need quality material for the most efficient manipulation of the Weave. :D

I'm not expecting to need quick access to it, so it's just in the sack. Wasn't sure how wands are typically carried... to be honest, I've never really thought about it before. Would something like a sturdy scroll case be a better container, or could it also have some sort of free container?
Last edited April 13, 2024 3:21 am
Apr 13, 2024 3:27 am
exca314. Holders, scabbards, sleaves, belts, weapon girdles are never really stated and are all free as far as I'm concerned and have no encumbrance weight either. I'm big fan on cords, chains, straps & such for items and all those are free as well and once again no encumbrance. I like items detailed where they are located.
Apr 13, 2024 9:20 am
Well, we have a male Half-Orc barbarian applied now. Only Xcylla & rpgventurer haven't applied anything.
Apr 14, 2024 8:05 am
Almost done. Still putting together the items list.
Apr 14, 2024 7:25 pm
Bubbles. No idea how you're getting 6-pound capacity pouch in a boot. I can understand a boot sleave for a single dagger. Did you put two daggers in your left boot? Let you know coins are 50 to a pound.

Probably need a second personality choice for Personality Characteristics.
 
Advance warning. Dear 5e makes an effort to require the use of an arcane focus to be in your hand. So, it helps that is very handy for such. (Ignore the pun.)
Apr 14, 2024 7:33 pm
AnonGL. LOL. No idea on how many javelins go in a quiver but I'm sure the four you have fit.

Surprise me on what trinket you got. :) Bubbles didn't even get one.
Apr 14, 2024 7:48 pm
exca314. I have found it useful to put like something below on a character to track spell casting. As spells are casted, you can list them in the casted spot, that way you know what you have casted and how much more you can cast.

Slots:
2x1st: (casted spell)

Just to let you know, any spell you cast that makes you use the wand for arcane materials will be in your hand when casting. Really gives your that wizardry look.
Apr 14, 2024 8:12 pm
Yup, going to be waving the wand around a lot for reality-bending :)

That's a good idea, I'll add empty bullet points to my notes section and fill them in as they get used.
Apr 15, 2024 7:54 am
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Bubbles. No idea how you're getting 6-pound capacity pouch in a boot. I can understand a boot sleave for a single dagger. Did you put two daggers in your left boot? Let you know coins are 50 to a pound.

Probably need a second personality choice for Personality Characteristics.
what does ''50 to a pound'' mean ??

I dont think that 2 additional pounds per bot or 900 grams should be a problem... but if you will tell me to move things, I will.

Added second personality bullet point. Changed the bag to a tiny pocket (think about the tiny jeans one.)

@GeneCortess What does getting a trinket even mean? is it something with a mechanical use or just a fun bobble?
Last edited April 15, 2024 8:09 am
Apr 15, 2024 8:37 am
Bubbles says:
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Bubbles. No idea how you're getting 6-pound capacity pouch in a boot. I can understand a boot sleave for a single dagger. Did you put two daggers in your left boot? Let you know coins are 50 to a pound.

Probably need a second personality choice for Personality Characteristics.
what does ''50 to a pound'' mean ??

I dont think that 2 additional pounds per bot or 900 grams should be a problem... but if you will tell me to move things, I will.

Added second personality bullet point. Changed the bag to a tiny pocket (think about the tiny jeans one.)

@GeneCortess What does getting a trinket even mean? is it something with a mechanical use or just a fun bobble?
Bubbles.
* 50 coins = 1 pound encumbrance.
* Can't say that I have ever seen or heard of boots with two weapons. I have seen even on older D&D version that had a single boot sleave for like a dagger/knife. 5e never lists such.
* Every character in 5e gets a free starting trinket. PHB list many options. Just something that 5e decided to do.
Apr 15, 2024 9:04 am
GeneCortess says:
Bubbles says:
Quote:
Bubbles. No idea how you're getting 6-pound capacity pouch in a boot. I can understand a boot sleave for a single dagger. Did you put two daggers in your left boot? Let you know coins are 50 to a pound.

Probably need a second personality choice for Personality Characteristics.
what does ''50 to a pound'' mean ??

I dont think that 2 additional pounds per bot or 900 grams should be a problem... but if you will tell me to move things, I will.

Added second personality bullet point. Changed the bag to a tiny pocket (think about the tiny jeans one.)

@GeneCortess What does getting a trinket even mean? is it something with a mechanical use or just a fun bobble?
Bubbles.
* 50 coins = 1 pound encumbrance.
* Can't say that I have ever seen or heard of boots with two weapons. I have seen even on older D&D version that had a single boot sleave for like a dagger/knife. 5e never lists such.
* Every character in 5e gets a free starting trinket. PHB list many options. Just something that 5e decided to do.
Alright, than can I keep a single dagger in the boot?


Will look trough the trinkets and see if there's anything interesting. Done.
Last edited April 15, 2024 9:37 am
Apr 15, 2024 4:55 pm
Bubbles. Absolutely. I know quite a few of my own characters that have dagger sleaves in their boots. I think it is classy. It is no cost to have your boot with a dagger sleave in it or encumbrance.

A small hidden boot compartment is also neat. I haven't seen that done since days of old D&D and is cool. Also, free and no encumbrance.
Apr 15, 2024 5:01 pm
rpgventurer. Glad your almost done. :)
Apr 15, 2024 6:30 pm
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Bubbles. Absolutely. I know quite a few of my own characters that have dagger sleaves in their boots. I think it is classy. It is no cost to have your boot with a dagger sleave in it or encumbrance.

A small hidden boot compartment is also neat. I haven't seen that done since days of old D&D and is cool. Also, free and no encumbrance.
Well I have a couple of pairs with diy compartments, but those are either for a banknote of spare emergency cash or a multitool when working at the farm.

I believe my character is fully finished!
Last edited April 15, 2024 6:33 pm
Apr 16, 2024 1:13 pm
Sorry for the delay, I'm working on mine right now.
Apr 16, 2024 5:34 pm
Before I forget, for the my trinket I just rolled from the table a few times until I found something neat. I hope that's fine.
Apr 16, 2024 6:10 pm
AnonGL. Cool. Works for me. About the same thing I do.
Apr 17, 2024 9:42 pm
Submitted character. I created my own trinket to go with the character's history.
Apr 17, 2024 10:18 pm
rpgventurer. Cool. Well. Waiting for trippenson to submit something and then I will look over all your characters deeper.
Apr 18, 2024 5:07 am
Very sorry again for the delay, I submitted my sheet. Let me know if there is anything that I need to adjust, add, or correct!
Apr 18, 2024 7:20 pm
Bubbles. I see you have 5 languages, but I can only account for 4. What is your outlander origin? Curious on the weight of your character. I guess you're the common Half HIGH elf. Character has been approved.
Apr 18, 2024 7:37 pm
AnonGL. What is your soldier specialty & rank? About how heavy are you? Character has been approved.
Apr 18, 2024 7:48 pm
rpgventurer. Please check your character ability scores. Character has been approved.
Apr 18, 2024 7:57 pm
exca314. Please check your skills. About how heavy are you? Character has been approved.
Apr 18, 2024 8:10 pm
trippenson. Please check your tool listing. Hmm. Height & weight. Character has been approved.

Below is missing:
Total HP 0
Temp HP 0
Current HP 0
AC 0
Initiative 0
Speed 0
Apr 18, 2024 8:29 pm
Party: I do hope you get all those corrections on the characters.
Bubbles -- Davros, male, Half Elf (5'6"), Ranger, Outlander
AnonGL -- Garrosh, male, Half Orc (7',0"), Barbarian, Soldier
rpgventurer -- Spraint, male, Stout Halfling (2'10"), Barbarian, Phlan Insurgent
exca314 -- Selbi, female, Forest Gnome (3'3"), Wizard, Hermit
trippenson -- Estelle, female, Stout Halfling (2'9"), Monk, Gladiator

We will be starting soon. Now. You all have an idea of the party. By looks we will have an NPC healer.
Apr 18, 2024 8:54 pm
@GeneCortess Thanks for finding that. Wisdom adjusted to 13. Dex adjusted to 15.
Last edited April 18, 2024 9:09 pm
Apr 18, 2024 9:32 pm
The skills from the Hermit background (Medicine, Religion) overlap with the wizard's skill list. Does picking any two other skills work, or do I have to pick two that aren't Medicine or Religion but are still on the wizard's skill list?

Added weight to the sheet under Notes.
Apr 18, 2024 9:42 pm
exca314. Hermit gets you Medicine & Religion. Class gives you choose two from Arcana, History, Insight, Investigation. You remove the background skills from your class skill list for your choices. So, there is no overlap.

You could use a portait/avitar on your character. You seem to be missing one.
Apr 18, 2024 9:46 pm
rpgventurer says:
@GeneCortess Thanks for finding that. Wisdom adjusted to 13. Dex adjusted to 15.
Okay. I got that change. Please no more changes. :) Running out of paper to keep doing calculations on.
Apr 18, 2024 10:21 pm
Gotcha! I've changed the skills I get from my class to Arcana and Investigation.

I think I've added the portrait now, checking to see if it shows up when posting as Selbi.
Apr 18, 2024 10:21 pm
Okay, it does!
Apr 18, 2024 11:46 pm
GeneCortess says:
AnonGL. What is your soldier specialty & rank? About how heavy are you? Character has been approved.
Rank is Corporal, which does not actually mean much as it was the Third lowest rank in the company. He was positioned to lead small groups of around 5 to 10 soldiers if necessary, but it was not exactly the most common occurrence. As for specialty, he was light infantry essentially, but not much besides that. Weight I would say 270 lb. I will add this info to my sheet
Last edited April 19, 2024 12:50 am
Apr 19, 2024 4:18 am
GeneCortess says:
trippenson. Please check your tool listing.
I'm sorry if this is something obvious, I'm still new to the site and wasn't fully sure what you meant by this?
Apr 19, 2024 6:37 am
trippenson How do you have Tinker's Tools proficiency? Below is Stout Halfling & Background Gladiator copied off the net. Have I missed something? I don't think being a monk would give you them. The other Stout Halfling in the party doesn't have them as a proficiency.
[ +- ] Stout Halfling
[ +- ] Background Gladitor
Apr 20, 2024 12:10 pm
I got it from Monk! I can change it to a different tool set or even an instrument if you would like.

Monk Proficiencies states:
Tools: Choose one type of artisan's tools or one musical instrument
Apr 20, 2024 2:26 pm
Well blow me away. Eat my words. It is monk that gave it to you. It is all cool.
Apr 20, 2024 10:50 pm
Okay awesome! Is there anything else I need to adjust or change?
Apr 21, 2024 12:08 am
GeneCortess says:
trippenson. Hmm. Height & weight. Character has been approved.

Below is missing:
Total HP 0
Temp HP 0
Current HP 0
AC 0
Initiative 0
Speed 0
trippenson. Short of me hunting for more which I doubt I would find. Looks good to me if you everything mentioned.

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