Shortsword Character Creator
Forge your unfortunate soul. Most of your kind die too quickly to be remembered.
1. Determine Attributes
Your attributes define your core capabilities. They are determined by rolling 2d6, dividing by 3, and rounding down.
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Your total life force.
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Your raw physical power.
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Your body control and finesse.
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Your intellect and cunning.
2. Calculate Hit Points (HP)
Your maximum Hit Points are calculated as (Vigor x 2) + 12.
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3. Choose Your Reason for Questing
This choice dictates how you gain bonus experience points (exp).
You gain 2 exp for every treasure discovered.
You gain 1 additional exp for each monster you slay.
You gain 2 exp for every magic item found.
Your advancement threshold is lowered to 12 exp.
4. Arcana & Initial Inventory
Spell Access: Your Wits score determines your access to spells. When you level up, if your WIT score is equal to a spell's d6 value, you may learn it.
Roll your attributes to see your magical potential.
Starting Gold: You begin with 2d6 x 10 gold coins (max 200).
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Equipment:
- You can carry six items total.
- You are limited to carrying only one weapon, one armor, and one shield.
- Your trusty shortsword rests ever at your side. You will never part with it. If you have no other weapon, you can fight with it to deal d4-1 damage on a hit.
5. Name and Appearance
Final Character Sheet
Once you are satisfied with your choices, generate your character sheet. You can copy the text below.