Create a Player Character

Create player characters using the character creation wizard.

Access the Character Creator

1. Click Characters in the header
2. Click Create Character

Character Creation Wizard

The wizard guides you through seven steps:

Step 1: Basics

• Character name
• Player name (who plays this character)

Step 2: Race

• Select race from the campaign’s enabled sources
• Race determines racial traits and ability score options

Step 3: Class

• Select class (Fighter, Wizard, Rogue, etc.)
• Set starting level
• Choose subclass if applicable

Step 4: Background

• Select a background (Acolyte, Criminal, Noble, etc.)
• Background grants proficiencies, languages, and starting equipment

Step 5: Abilities

• Set ability scores
• See computed modifiers

Step 6: Skills

• Choose skill proficiencies based on class and background options
• See computed skill bonuses

Step 7: Review

• Review all selections
• Make final adjustments
• Click Create Character

After Creation

Your character appears in the Characters list and is available for campaign assignment. The character sheet has four tabs:

• Character — Stats, combat info, ability scores, saving throws
• Equipment — Inventory and item management
• Spells — Complete class spell reference for caster classes (spell details, spell slots)
• Details — Background, personality traits, ideals, bonds, flaws

Editing Characters

1. Click a character in the list
2. Open the character sheet
3. Edit sections directly
4. Changes auto-save

Tips

• Get character info from players before creating
• Use the wizard for complete characters
• Quick-create for NPCs doesn’t need all steps
• Level up uses a separate dialog

See Also

• Assign to Campaign
• Print Character Sheet