# CHARACTER CREATION

Grab some blank character sheets because it is time to create Player Characters!

While this might look like something you can do on your own, it is actually better for all participants (Game Master included) to go through this step together: while each hero belongs to the person controlling them, these characters are destined to be adventuring together, which means they should have some “chemistry” from the very beginning!

Character Creation is presented as a series of steps, similarly to World Creation; you are not, however, bound to take these steps in this exact order. You can go back and modify your choices anytime during the process.

Characters are normally created at level 5; see page 229 for higher-level PCs.

## Character Creation Steps

1. Identity: Choose or create your character's Identity: a short sentence that briefly summarizes how they see themselves at the moment.
2. Theme: Choose or create your character's Theme: a strong ideal, emotion or feeling that dominates your character's actions.
3. Origin: Choose or create your character's Origin: the place they hail from. You may select a location on your world sheet or add a new one.
4. Classes and Levels: Choose two or three Classes and distribute your initial five levels among them. Take note of the free benefits and Skills gained.
5. Attributes: Determine the base die size of your character's four Attribute scores: Dexterity, Insight, Might, and Willpower.
6. Calculations: Calculate your starting Hit Points, Mind Points, Inventory Points, Defense, Magic Defense, and Initiative modifier.
7. Equipment/Savings: Use a starting budget of 500 zenit to purchase equipment, then add any leftovers to a roll of 2d6 × 10 to determine initial savings.

Describe your character and choose their name and pronouns!