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Developing Characters

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Content regarding D&D races, classes, background, attributes, equipment and spells were compiled from information in:Mearls, M., & Crawford, J. (2014). Player’s Handbook. Renton: Wizards of the Coast.

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What is D&D?"The core of D&D is storytelling. You and your friends tell a

story together, guiding your heroes through quests for treasure, battles with deadly foes, daring rescues, courtly

intrigue, and much more!”

1.Build a Character2.Work together to build a story

Allistair Fraser

Autism Nova Scotia (ANS)

How do I play?The Dungeon Master & The Players

1. The Dungeon Master explains the setting

2. The player narrate their actions, thoughts, feelings,

and words

3. We roll dice and consult our character sheet

4.The Dungeon Master narrates the outcomes of their

actions


How do I make a character?1.Choose your Race, Class, and Background

2.Place your Attribute Scores

3.Choose your Equipment

4.Choose your SpellsAllistair Fraser


RaceThere are many intelligent

species in D&D! Which one

will you play?


Dragonborn- The humanoid descendent of

dragons

- Hated by the world, but full of pride

and determination

- Value skill and excellence in all

endeavors.

- They make very good paladins but are fun to play in any class


Player’s Handbook- Page 32

Dwarf- Bold and hardy

- Skilled warriors

- Miners

- Workers of stone and

metal.

- Make great fighters or barbarians



Elf- Magical people of

otherworldly grace

- They live in the world, but

their immortality makes

them indifferent/apathetic

- Love nature and magic, art

and artistry, music and

poetry.

- Excellent rangers



Gnome- A gnome has an endless

enthusiasm for life

- They’re full of joy and wonder

- Squeeze every ounce of

enjoyment out of their three to

five centuries of life.

- Make great rogues, bards, and many other classes



Half-Elf- Not easily accepted among

elves or humans, they walk

alone

- Human curiosity, inventiveness,

and ambition

- Tempered by the refined

senses, love of nature, and

artistic tastes of the elves.

- Versatile, but make really good monks or paladins



Half-Orc- Combines the strength of an orc

with the intelligence of a human

- Sometimes they venture among the

world of humans to find their worth

- The achieve greatness for their

mighty deeds and notoriety for their

barbaric customs and savage fury.

- Excellent barbarians or fighters



Halfling- Halflings are adventurous

wanderers by nature

- These wanderers love peace,

food, hearth, and home, even if

it’s a wagon on the road or a boat

in the river

- Particularly skilled monks or rogues



Human- More physically diverse than

other common races.

- There is no typical human.

- Humans are the most adaptable

and ambitious people among

the common races.

- They have widely varying

tastes, morals, and customs in

the many different lands where

they have settled.



Tiefling- Lacking a homeland

- Tieflings know that they have to make their

own way in the world and that they have to be

strong to survive.

- They are not quick to trust anyone who claims

to be a friend

- When a tiefling’s companions demonstrate

that they trust him or her, the tiefling learns to

extend the same trust to them.

- Powerful fighter, rangers, or wizards



Races-Dragonborn-Dwarf-Elf-Gnome-Half-Elf-Halfling-Half-Orc-Human-Tiefling


ClassWhat will your role be in

our party?


BarbarianA fierce warrior of primitive

background who can enter a battle

rage.

Pick this class if you want to deal a

lot damage while withstanding

some hits.

"There's nothing I can't solve with muscles."



BardA magician who uses the power of music

and performance to inspire their friends and

confuse their enemies.

Play this class if you want to be a helpful

team member, enjoy music, or create a

hybrid character to accomplish many

things.

"Everyone wants to just be entertained. Music, juggling, acrobatics... I can do it all!"



ClericA devotee of their god, who

excels at the use of healing and

support magics.

Play this class if you enjoy being

able to support and heal your

party, while still being able to take

or deal out damage.

"You're hurting? I can fix that!"



DruidA being at one with nature,

wielding the powers of nature

and transforming into animals of

the wild.

Play this class if you enjoy

being a spellcaster or

shapeshifting into animal forms.

"I know the power of nature, I respect it, and I become it."



FighterA master of martial combat,

skilled with a variety of

weapons and armor.


strategic combat and like to

customize how you fight.

"I've yet to find a weapon I can't master, or something I can't turn into a weapon."



MonkAn master of martial arts, harnessing the

power of the body in pursuit of physical

and mental perfection.

Play this class if you like martial arts, being

self-sufficient, and dancing circles around

your enemies.

"I am one with my body, and now my fist is one with your face."



PaladinA proud warrior bound to an

unbreakable oath.

Play this class to strike a balance

between offense and defense and

fight for the forces of good.

"I defend the weak, with my might."



RangerA warrior who uses martial

prowess and nature magic to

combat threats on the edges of

civilization.


archery, graceful combat, and

being self-sufficient.

"Have you met my bear? How about my arrow?"



RogueA scoundrel who uses stealth and

trickery to overcome obstacles and

enemies.

Play this class if you like finding

and disabling traps, unlocking

chests, and stealthily avoiding

combat being stabbing your

enemies in back.

"I am the master of hide and seek."



SorcererA spellcaster who draws on

inherent magic from a gift or

bloodline.


powerful spells and destruction.

"Who needs to study to learn magic? I was born with it."



WarlockA wielder of magic gained through

a deal with a powerful otherworldly

source.

Play this class if you enjoy casting

a constant barrage of magic

damage or very focused spell

casting.

"My magic is not of this world, beware or you'll find out where it's from."



WizardA scholarly magic-user who gained

their knowledge and understanding

from years of study.

Play this class if you like toying with

your opponents through

enchantments and illusions,

charming them to fight for you, or

slaying them outright.

"There is no problem a good book can't solve, if I ever find one, I'm sure a fireball will do."



Class-Barbarian-Bard-Cleric-Druid-Fighter-Monk-Paladin-Ranger-Rogue-Sorcerer-Warlock-Wizard


BackgroundWhat did your character do

before they became an

adventurer?


Background- Charlatan- Criminal - Entertainer- Folk Hero - Guild Artisan- Hermit - Noble- Outlander- Sage - Sailor- Soldier- Urchin


AttributesStrength (STR)

Dexterity (DEX)

Constitution (CON)

Intelligence (INT)

Wisdom (WIS)

Charisma (CHA)


StrengthStrength measures bodily

power, athletic training, and

the extent to which you can

exert raw physical force.


DexterityDexterity measures agility,

reflexes, and balance.


Constitution measures

health, stamina, and vital

force.


Constitution

Intelligence measures

mental acuity, accuracy

of recall, and the ability

to reason.


Intelligence

Wisdom


Wisdom reflects how

attuned you are to the world

around you and represents

perceptiveness and

intuition.

Charisma


Charisma measures your

ability to interact effectively

with others. It includes such

factors as confidence and

eloquence, and it can

represent a charming or

commanding personality.

AttributeStrength (STR)

Dexterity (DEX)

Constitution (CON)

Intelligence (INT)

Wisdom (WIS)

Charisma (CHA)


Attribute ScoresAbility Scores and

Modifiers

Score Modifier

1 −5

2–3 −4

4–5 −3

6–7 −2

8–9 −1

10–11 +0

12–13 +1

14–15 +2

16–17 +3

18–19 +4


SavesSaves are used to determine your ability to avoid something. Be it a falling rock, a poisoned drink, or someone trying to take control of your mind.


SkillsSkills are your character's abilities to perform specific actions. A character's Athletics could represent their ability to swim, while their Nature skill could represent their knowledge of which plants are poisonous to eat and which are safe.

Sometimes two skills can apply to the same task. A character trying to perform a handstand could end up using their Acrobatics or their Performance skill to do so. In situations like these it's up to the DM to decide

Skills grant bonuses to ability checks


EquipmentThe weapon makes the warrior

Your equipment will help you in combat and Non-combative situations

Choose wisely and remember, play to your strengths! Proficiency with a mace does not mean you’ll be good with a sword!


Backstory & FeaturesThis is the history of your character- the origin story.

It also covers what they look like and how they behave. This is all decided on by you!

Are you a soldier who has left the army to pursue a life of adventuring and put your battle tested skills to use? Are you an urchin who grew up on the streets until one fateful day when you stole a spell book from a wizard in the market, ending up being taught by the same wizard after he recognized your talents?

Use your imagination!


SpellsCertain classes draw their strength from spells. These can be found in the D&D Player's Handbook.


Allistair Fraser

ReferencesMearls, M., & Crawford, J. (2014). Player’s Handbook.Renton: Wizards of the Coast.


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