404: Chargen

I own Xanathar's, Tasha's, PHB, DMG, and MM. Anything outside those tomes, I need links to online sources (nothing I have to sign in to see, because get off my lawn) that are legally free use.

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Level

PBP games are slow (and tentative) enough that I hesitate to start D&D campaigns at L1 like I would at a table game, but I want to encourage the zero-to-hero vibe in this one, so We'll be starting at L3 then progressing through regular advancements, aiming to wrap things up somewhere between L7 - L9 (if everything goes well).

• It's dangerous to go alone, take these: Full HP for the first three levels. Average HP each level thereafter if we make it to advancements.

• Still kinda dangerous: Everyone starts with 1 free Feat.

Attributes

Standard Array Attributes or the Customizing Variant (both PHB p13).

Race

Smallfolk is the theme for this game, so PCs may be Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings, Goblins, Kobolds, Grippli, or dwarf/stunted versions of regular 'big' races (dwarf Dragonborn, etc).

I will gladly consider other options if anyone cares to present them.

You may use published attribute bonuses by race or Tasha's variant for L1 racial bonuses (p7).

Note: Some language details might be different because setting reasons, but each race retains the number of languages it would normally get.

Notably, there is no Underdark in this gameworld and Outlander covers both Celestial and Infernal tongues. Common is referred to as Trade Tongue in-game but functions the same otherwise.

Check out the setting page for details.

Class

I would like to steer clear of Artificers as a character class, but otherwise I'm pretty open to most class options, including some UA options.

Note on Multiclassing: It can be a thing starting at L4 for anyone who wants to go that route, but starting characters should all be single-class.

Note on Deities: Check out the setting page for setting-relevant ideas if you are playing a character who would have a deity.

Background

All listed Backgrounds are fine, and I'm pretty easy about substituting features to fit a concept. Custom backgrounds are also fine, pending approval. These should follow the basic format of published backgrounds.

Note: Some language details might be different because setting reasons.

Notably, there is no Underdark in this gameworld and Outlander covers both Celestial and Infernal tongues. Common is referred to as Trade Tongue in-game but functions the same otherwise.

Check out the setting page for details.

Wealth and Gear

You begin play with whatever starting wealth and gear you would get from from Class and Background +50gp from your earlier adventures.

Armor heavier than Scale Mail is not available to start play. Likewise magic/enchanted items (looking at you, ubiquitous healing potion) are not available for purchase at chargen, nor are special-material items (like mithril or adamantium).

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Feats

Prerequisites must be met. Please get approval for any non-PHB options (just cuz I'm not as familiar with those off the top of my head).

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Spells

When selecting spells outside the PHB, please run them by me first (same reason as Feats).

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