Character Creation

Characters start at level 1.
Distribute these for starting ability scores: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
We will be using color alignment instead of the traditional system.
Available races are those detailed in the Ixalan guide, but exceptions might be available.

If you have any questions about creating your character, post them here.

Current Composition:

Sun Empire:
BiffRosencrantz ~ Hurkor Niggletoor, Human Barbarian (Red-White)
Machiabelly ~ Itzel, Human Cleric of Tilonalli (Red)
optimumsquare ~ Te'e'no, Human Paladin (White-Green)

Legion of Dusk:
DarkReaver1998 ~ Lyra Dawnstalker, Vampire Monk (Blue-Black)
RoAries ~ Caprio Adonnis, Vampire Bard (White-Black-Red)
Squadfather44 ~ Jergen Rohmner, Vampire Paladin (White-Black)

River Heralds:
Khulod ~ Mishana, Merfolk Druid (Green)

Brazen Coalition:
discourage ~ Aglaophonos, Siren Bard (Red-Green)
GeneCortess ~ Darastrix the Red, Human Druid (Black-Green)

Looks like we're leaning toward Sun Empire at the moment as the dominant faction. This could lead to some interesting political issues if we maintain a large minority from the Legion of Dusk. I haven't heard from a couple of players, so we'll see how things shake out in the next couple of days.

Would my character idea work as is or do you think I need to change anything?

You're good to start in.

Thanks, working on it now.

Note to self: neck accessories.

If the group is open to more of a variety, I can switch my Vampire Fighter to a Vampire Paladin.

Deeeeefinitely neck accessories..

I'm fine with that.

Vampire Paladin it us. I'm thinking Oath of Conquest.

Is a Lizardfolk good? What would be a good Background (???) for swamp loving Lizardfolk Druid.

Human cleric of Tilonalli. Tempest.
Humans get the plus one for each stat, right?

Sorry...blue is my colour

Not without a good reason for a Lizardfolk to be in Ixalan. Look through the Planeshift Guide for good background recommendations.
Majestic! And yes, humans are built as per the player's handbook.

"Tilonalli is the Burning Sun, associated with ferocity, fire, and passion. It is associated with anger and love, as well as the hot season."

Sounds Red to me, but you could persuade me to Blue-Red.

You are right. I was never a two coloured player. Red it is

Hmm.. Is the human variant available? Either way I'm going with a human druid. :)

Hello everyone. I recognize some of you. I was really pulled in by the line in the guide where it says that the paladins of the sun empire ride dinosaurs, so that's my character concept right there. I was originally going to make him straight white, but as I think about it more, I really like the dino aspect so I'm going to go white-green. More detailed story to come.

P.S. Ultimate character goal is to ride a t-rex into battle

Sure thing.

Submitted a character.
Haven't done weapons or gear yet.
Are we starting as slaves? If so, I won't bother with gear.

Change Vampire or Merfolk to Itzocan, since you're from the Sun Empire.

Do your equipment and weapons, your character will be able to retrieve their gear.

I apologize for not being familiar with the 5e character sheets. Would everyone put their color alignment right after their race, i.e. Smurf (Blue)

Original post updated.

My dual wielding barbarian is submitted.

Darastrix the Red is submitted.

Will do to both.

Character submitted full back story soon. Does anyone want to talk about a linked back story?

I think we are starting as slaves, so linked back story isn't needed, but we do have some people who come from similar backgrounds

I'm now thinking of changing my character to bard, as he will be a bit of a seducer.

Also linking the backstories for those in the same faction sounds good for me.

Sheet is done.

Your characters could have lived in the same settlement or were on the same boat before being captured by the Chainfist.
As you like.

Are there multiple slaver vessels or just the one? For backstory purposes, not for PCs to be on

Just the Embargo.

Also, everyone, don't forget to put your languages and character background traits on your character sheets.

Specific personality trait, bond and ideal.

Indeed, you're all set.

My character has been submitted.

Well done! OP updated.

Is there a common? The guide listed a few different ways languages can work based on DM preferences. Is there a common or will Ixalans all speak Ixalan? Also, how will vampires work with spells and abilities like lay on hands? The description specifically says does not work on undead.

There is a Common. Vampires in this setting aren't exactly undead, they're a lot more like dhampir, so regular healing works on them; they still need to drink blood to not go into a coma though.

So those of us from iaxalan would most likely speak common, ixalan and maybe one more language?

Added to feats

"Ixalan" isn't a language. All characters will know Common, their faction language, and one other language.
Thanks, I'll look it over.

Character sheet updated. I changed his background to folk hero. Also, is anyone else having problem getting weapons to be saved on the sheet? I keep adding them, and they keep not being saved.

That's annoying... Wish there was something I could do. I suppose you could mention it in the site discussions forum.

Make sure you fill out the damage field. If you don't it won't save. Also you can't put 1d8/1d10 if it has variable damage. Put one and the other in notes

How does a siren bard sound (pun intended)? I'm thinking she would have originally been a member of the crew but has done something to anger Chainfist. If being a flying character is a problem for the storyline, she could have been defeathered as part of the punishment.

Siren bard is good. For story reasons, your character can't be a former member of the crew.

Oh so skeletal is in the literal sense, i.e. not meaning low in number...

Indeed...

Was I right to assume that red hair would be rare? If so I may think the other red head is touched by God.

Super rare outside of the Brazen Coalition; regular rare inside of it.

If you don't my cleric could see you as sent by the gods to protect her

For reference, this is what people from the Sun Empire look like. There are even better pictures in the Plane Shift: Ixalan guide I linked for everyone.

Bad link.
They are basically Mayans right?

Yeah. Here's another try.

What still needs to be done on my character?

I don't see your armor listed.

Real barbarians wear no armor.

I get 10+Dex Bonus+Con Bonus+1 for Dual Wielder feat.

Ah, I'm newish to 5e, so I'm a little behind the curve. Looks like your character is finished then.

Dm are you allowing Variant Humans?

I am.

Ok thanks! I will likely use this instead of the standard human. I’ll let you know if any changes.

I'm finished with my character sheet.

I’m keeping my character as a vanilla Human. All those +1 ability scores are hard to turn down!