Alignment
Alignment defines how your character acts, whether in a lawful or chaotic manner, with good or evil inten-
tions - depending on your choice of class, you may not be able to choose certain alignments (paladins must
be lawful good, for example). Each alignment has a caption describing it in detail. Read over each carefully
before choosing. The choice of alignment will affect dialogue choices and can limit the types of classes that
your character will be able to multiclass to later in the game.
Ability Scores
Six ability scores define your character: Strength (Str), Dexterity (Dex), Constitution (Con), Intelligence
(Int), Wisdom (Wis), and Charisma (Cha). They are listed on this screen with the values set at the minimums
of your character’s race. You will have 16 points to allocate across the six ability scores. The text box at the
right of the screen describes each ability.
Skills / Feats
At this point in the character creation process you will need to pick the skills and feats that your character
begins the game with. Please refer to the Skills and Feats sections on page 63 if you need more information
concerning how skills and feats should be chosen for your characters and how they affect gameplay.
Spells
If your character is a wizard, sorcerer, cleric, or druid, you can choose a selection of first level spells to start
the game with. Consult the Spells Section on page 75 if you want more details on the spells you’re choosing.
There is also an “Auto Pick” button you can use which will select Level 1 spells for you if you are an arcane
spellcaster. The spells you get by pushing this button are a good, varied selection that should get you through
most situations.
Favored Enemy
Rangers have a “favored enemy,” a type of humanoid or creature they have dedicated their lives to hunting.
When attacking this creature they get a special bonus to damage. Rangers can pick from the following crea-
tures: Bugbears, Driders, Giants, Goblins, Harpies, Hook Horrors, Lizardmen, Ogres, Orcs, Salamanders,
Shapeshifters, Trolls, Umber Hulks, Undead, Wyverns and Yuan-Ti.
Rangers can choose one favored enemy to start, then they can pick a new one every five levels thereafter.
Appearance
Choose the colors that will appear on your character’s model (some races and sub-races, such as Drow, have
only a limited palette you can choose from). The colors of your skin, hair and clothing can be changed on the
inventory screen over the course of the game.
Biography
This button allows you to type in your character’s personal biography. You can choose to leave it blank. The
biography can be accessed in the game from the “Customize” button in the Character Record screen.
Name
Last but not least, name your character. Either click on the box or start typing your name. When you’re done,
press “ENTER” on your keyboard, or click “Next.”
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