Record background equipment (unless you've chosen the alternate equipment rules).Ĭhoose two personality traits, one ideal, one bond, and one flaw. If using variant Customizing Ability Scores, here's a calculator.Īdd in racial Ability Score Increases from step 12. This will be used when you determine ability scores below.Ĭhoose languages, if your race requires it.ĭetermine ability scores. Temporarily put Ability Score Increases next to the relevant abilities. You'll want to make that ability score high later on.ĭon't record anything else from the class for now. Note which ability is the class' Primary Ability. Record experience points (XP) for your level.
This is determined by your DM, but is usually level 1.