Character Forge

Step 1

Who are you making?

Level 1

Character name Player name Alignment How do you like to play? Level

Character concept

Step 2

Choose a race

PHB 2014

Ability bonuses and key trait names come from the structured source content layer. Subrace choices appear when required.

Step 3

Choose a class

Level 1

Step 4

Determine ability scores

Standard Array

Step 5

Choose a background

Skills + proficiencies

Background skills are applied automatically. The background card records tool, language, feature, and starting-equipment requirements without reproducing handbook text.

Step 6

Resolve character details

Choices + identity

Finish the choices that depend on your race, class, and background. These are the details the live sheet needs before you begin play.

Personality

Use the PHB tables as prompts, or write your own words.

Personality trait Ideal Bond Flaw

Step 7

Choose class skills

Choose class first

Background skills are locked in. Choose the number allowed by your class from its legal list; duplicate choices are rejected.

Step 8

Choose starting equipment

PHB + source options

Choose each class package option, then select the armor you are actually wearing. Equipment cards are short labels; use the cited source for full item statistics.

Class and background equipmentUse the starting equipment packages in the PHB. Starting goldUse the alternative starting wealth method.

Additional equipment notesNotes are reminders only. Use the starting-item selectors and inventory controls above to make gear count for validation, attacks, and equipped status.

Armor worn Shield equipped (+2 AC)

Step 9

Who are you making?

Choose a race

Choose a subrace

Choose a class

Determine ability scores

Choose a background

Resolve character details

Personality

Choose class skills

Choose starting equipment

Character review

Unnamed Hero

Hit points

Combat snapshot

Features

Equipped gear

Attacks

Roll helper

Resources

Conditions

Death saves

Session notes