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.

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Attributes

Please use the Standard Array or the Customizing Variant (both PHB p13) to get your starting attributes.

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Race

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

Note: Some of the races linked above (such as Tabaxi) are described as big in their writeups, but for the purpose of this game should be considered small of stature.

Note: While Kenku retain their mimic ability, in this setting they can speak Trade and Corvid without having to resort to it. (While their default setting is fun around a physical gaming table, it can be oddly disruptive in a PBP medium IME).

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 racial bonuses (p7).

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Class

I'm pretty open to most class options, including some UA variants.

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.

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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.

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Wealth and Gear

You begin play with whatever starting wealth and gear you would get from from Class and Background +50gp from your L1 - L3 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).

Note: If you have a piece of equipment from your starting (L1) list that you wish to upgrade you can turn it in for it;s full value (as listed in the PHB) to help pay for the upgrade.

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Feats

As mentioned above, all characters start with 1 free feat. 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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