Character creation

As this setting contains homebrewed species, nations, societies, and factions, a following simple guide has been created to describe character creation process.
Generally it is identical to the DnD 5e process with few exceptions:

• Pick from homebrewed species only.
• Choose a free feat at level 1.
• No rolling for ability scores, use standard array or point buy method.

Specific steps for the character creation are:

1. Create a character concept.
   1. Come up with a simple pitch that is simple, short and gives basis for the rest of the character.
   2. The pitch could for example be “Lone wanderer with prosthetic eye thirsty for revenge” or a “Friendly priest bringing back the faith of a long-forgotten god by accomplishing good deeds and taking care of the sick and wounded”.
   3. Feel free to get inspired by the list of questlines, current events taking place in the world, and possibly weave them into your backstory.
   4. Feel free to get inspired by the list of deities watching over the world. Work with the DM when the list is inadequate and more gods and deities should be created.
   5. It is recommended to consult the concept with the DM.
2. Pick a character species from the Species folder.
   1. Alternatively come up with you own idea for a custom species and consult with the DM.
3. Pick a fun class from the official DnD 5e class list.
   1. Source can for example be dnd5e.wikidot.com.
   2. Alternatively look for any third party classes (Matt Mercer, Mage Hand Press…) and consult with the DM.
4. Pick a fitting background from official DnD 5e backgrounds.
   1. Source can for example be 5e.tools.
   2. Alternatively customize a background, as per the original DnD 5e rules:
      “To customize a background, you can replace one feature with any other one, choose any two skills, and choose a total of two tool proficiencies or languages from the sample backgrounds. You can either use the equipment package from your background or spend coin on gear.”
5. Generate ability scores.
   1. Use a standard array method or a point buy method.
6. Fill in missing fields - hit points, initiative, AC, equipment, alignment…
7. Finish backstory.
8. Present to the DM :)