In D&D, ability scores are the numerical measure of your character’s abilities. But picking the ‘right’ ability scores for your character can be a daunting task. In episode five of our Character Creation Toolkit, Chris explores the different attributes that make up ability scores, methods for assigning them, and different approaches to find what works for you.

In this episode of our Character Creation Toolkit, Erik dives into the world of morality that is alignment. But what exactly is alignment? And how does it affect your character’s choices and outlook in the story you’re telling together? Check out this week’s episode to find out!

Class in D&D is arguably the most important decision you can make for your character. With 13 classes and nearly three dozen subclasses to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the right class for your character. In Part II, we quickly break down each class to help new players make sense of the many options.

Class in D&D is arguably the most important decision you can make for your character. With 13 classes and nearly three dozen subclasses to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the right class for your character.

Race is your character’s species or ancestry. It does not pertain to a character’s ethnic background. Your D&D character race can be an essential facet of your character’s identity or simply a footnote for metagaming optimization. Whatever your approach, the race you choose has an impact on your character.

There’s so much to consider when creating a new character. What’s their history, their goals, their flaws? Who is this person, and what is their name?