Character Creation Guidelines for Dungeons and Dragons
Character Creation for One-Shots and Short Adventures
These guidelines are intended for One-Shots and Short Adventure Character Creation. If you plan to manually roll a character or use an existing character that has already accumulated Magic Items and/or Treasure, please contact Ravek for further guidance on how to proceed.
Otherwise, all new characters must be created in DnDBeyond. The DM will provide a campaign link to import characters into DnDBeyond.
Creating your Character:
- Use Epic Array for stats (16, 15, 15, 14, 13, 10). - Character Creation is limited to content from: PHB, Tasha's and Xanathar's - content from any other source must be approved by the DM in advance. - Multiclassing must be limited to no more than two classes. - No content from Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse, Ebberon, UA, or unofficial sources without approval of the DM in advance.
- It is up to the players to discuss the mix of classes that they would like to form their party. - Character must be completed and approved prior to game time. Ravek will provide a discord link and a channel on the server dedicated for the players use. - Check back here often for changes and additions!
Magic Items Table
Magic Items may be purchased from the 'Starting Magic Items' tables below utilizing gp granted to a character based on the starting level with limitations as follows:
- Levels 3-4: 5k gold to purchase up to 2 Magic Items (Common and Uncommon only) - Levels 5-6: 7k gold to purchase up to 3 Magic Items. (Common, Uncommon and Rare only) - Levels 7-9: 10k gold to purchase up to 5 Magic Items. (Common, Uncommon, Rare and Very Rare only) - Levels 10-14: 100k gold to purchase up to 10 Magic Items. (Any)
Special Magic Items
- For Magical Ammunition - 10 units (ie 10 arrows +1) is considered 1 Magic Item.
- For Potions and Scrolls - any combination of 3 is considered 1 magic item.
- Each Magical Tattoo counts as a Magic Item.
- Any remaining gold may be spent on mundane (non-magical items) from the PHB.
Character Creation for Campaigns
Sometimes characters die. It sucks, but it happens. Most players accept the possibility and hope
that if the worst should occur, their character will go out in spectacular (and memorable) fashion.
Ah, well, fuck 'em. With every ending, there is a new beginning. So, it's time to make a new
character, and while you're at it, make a back-up just in case.
Creating your Character: - If creating a level 1 or level 2 character, follow the guidelines above.
- For new or returning characters level 3 and above, use the guidelines in the previous section
with the following exceptions.
- Use Standard Array for abilities
- Previously rolled characters leveling up to meet the current level of the party may not
possess more magic items than allowed on the Magic Items Table above, nor may they swap
out or buy new magic items prior to joining the group.
- Previously rolled characters who do not possess the number of magic items allotted to their
level may be granted their choice of Uncommon or Rare magic items based on their current
inventory as indicated on the Magic Items Table.
- Otherwise, only in the case of a new or previously rolled character level 3 or above who
possess no magic items should the Magic Items Table be used as written.
Please let me know if you need any assistance with DNDBeyond, Character Creation, Questions about Magic Items, etc.
I am always happy to provide guidance and help!
email: RavekHunter@gmail.com
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