Jul 21, 2024 9:12 pm
Here's the place to roll your stats, roll your hp, ask the DM questions about character creation, and discuss character choices with the rest of the party. Feel free to jump right in and get started.
Character Creation Thread
Jul 21, 2024 9:29 pm
Here's a character sheet. It doesn't calculate anything for you. Feel free to spruce it up or make your own.
Gear Slots
[ +- ] Shadowdark
Create character
Stats
Name: name
Backgrounds: background
Languages: language list
HP: 1 / 1
AC: 10
| Ancestry: ancestry | Alignment: Neutral |
| Class: Class | Level: 1 | XP: 0 / 10 |
Languages: language list
| Attributes | Score | Modifier |
| Strength | 10 | 0 |
| Dexterity | 10 | 0 |
| Constitution | 10 | 0 |
| Intelligence | 10 | 0 |
| Wisdom | 10 | 0 |
| Charisma | 10 | 0 |
HP: 1 / 1
AC: 10
Weapons and Armor
| Weapon | Attack | Damage | Range | Properties |
| | ||||
| | ||||
| Armor | AC | Gear Slots | Properites |
| | |||
Wealth and Gear
| Coin | gp | sp | cp | |
| Amount | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gear Slots
| 1. | 11. n/a |
| 2. | 12. n/a |
| 3. | 13. n/a |
| 4. | 14. n/a |
| 5. | 15. n/a |
| 6. | 16. n/a |
| 7. | 17. n/a |
| 8. | 18. n/a |
| 9. | 19. n/a |
| 10. | 20. n/a |
ABILITIES AND TALENTS
Jul 21, 2024 9:34 pm
Here are additional options and house rules for character creation that apply to this game.
[ +- ] Additional classes and backgrounds
The following character classes are available, in addition to the core 4 from the rulebook:
Bard
Ranger*
Warlock
Witch
All these classes are available here.
Also in that folder is a list of "Diabolical Backgrounds". If you take the Warlock or Witch Class, you can choose from these backgrounds if you wish.
* Ranger house rules: It is assumed that the Ranger brings a supply of herbal ingredients with them in order to make remedies in the dungeon. These ingredients collectively take up one item slot in the ranger's inventory. Creating a remedy takes one crawling round.
Bard
Ranger*
Warlock
Witch
All these classes are available here.
Also in that folder is a list of "Diabolical Backgrounds". If you take the Warlock or Witch Class, you can choose from these backgrounds if you wish.
* Ranger house rules: It is assumed that the Ranger brings a supply of herbal ingredients with them in order to make remedies in the dungeon. These ingredients collectively take up one item slot in the ranger's inventory. Creating a remedy takes one crawling round.
[ +- ] Character Creation House Rules
Stats: Roll two sets of stats. If one or both sets have no stat of 14 or above, re-roll until both sets meet this threshold. Once you have two qualifying sets, pick one to use for your character.
Starting Level: Characters starts at 3rd level.
Hit points: When rolling for hit points, re-roll 1s. Remember, your CON bonus (or penalty) only applies to your 1st level hit point roll.
Starting Gold and Loot: Add 50 gp to yoir starting gold. In addition, everyone gets one random piece of loot. This loot will likely be a non-magical item worth extra gold, but there is a chance it could be magical. Roll 1d6 and 1d100, and I will tell you what kind of loot you get as a result.
Starting Level: Characters starts at 3rd level.
Hit points: When rolling for hit points, re-roll 1s. Remember, your CON bonus (or penalty) only applies to your 1st level hit point roll.
Starting Gold and Loot: Add 50 gp to yoir starting gold. In addition, everyone gets one random piece of loot. This loot will likely be a non-magical item worth extra gold, but there is a chance it could be magical. Roll 1d6 and 1d100, and I will tell you what kind of loot you get as a result.
Jul 21, 2024 11:04 pm
Alright... let's give it a go. Starting with stats.
Rerolling Set 2.
...and this is why I asked. 🤣
Set 1 I suppose.
Thief!
Alright...
Stats are: 10, 17, 15, 9, 6, 10
Taking Human and Thief.
Level 1 Talents: +2 to DEX twice, for a +4 total.
Level 3 Talent... is also a +2. Adding it to DEX.
HP is 12.
Gold: 7 x 5 + 50 = 85 gp.
Rerolling Set 2.
...and this is why I asked. 🤣
Set 1 I suppose.
Thief!
[ +- ] Creation!
Alright...
Stats are: 10, 17, 15, 9, 6, 10
Taking Human and Thief.
Level 1 Talents: +2 to DEX twice, for a +4 total.
Level 3 Talent... is also a +2. Adding it to DEX.
HP is 12.
Gold: 7 x 5 + 50 = 85 gp.
Last edited July 22, 2024 1:54 pm
Rolls
Set 1 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (316) = 10
3d6 : (665) = 17
3d6 : (645) = 15
3d6 : (162) = 9
3d6 : (222) = 6
3d6 : (253) = 10
Set 2 - 1 - (3d6)
(222) = 6
Set 2 - 2 - (3d6)
(246) = 12
Set 2 - 3 - (3d6)
(132) = 6
Set 2 - 4 - (3d6)
(425) = 11
Set 2 - 5 - (3d6)
(452) = 11
Set 2 - 6 - (3d6)
(462) = 12
Reroll Set 2 - 1 - (3d6)
(414) = 9
Reroll Set 2 - 2 - (3d6)
(133) = 7
Reroll Set 2 - 3 - (3d6)
(154) = 10
Reroll Set 2 - 4 - (3d6)
(515) = 11
Reroll Set 2 - 5 - (3d6)
(341) = 8
Reroll Set 2 - 6 - (3d6)
(624) = 12
Another Set 2 Reroll - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (455) = 14
3d6 : (262) = 10
3d6 : (365) = 14
3d6 : (314) = 8
3d6 : (162) = 9
3d6 : (251) = 8
Level 1 Talent - (2d6)
(42) = 6
Also Level 1 Talent - (2d6)
(61) = 7
Level 3 Talent - (2d6)
(45) = 9
Hit Points - (3d4+2)
(414) + 2 = 11
Reroll the 1 - (1d4)
(1) = 1
No, reroll the 1! - (1d4)
(2) = 2
Gold - (2d6)
(43) = 7
Loot! - (1d6, 1d100)
1d6 : (1) = 1
1d100 : (72) = 72
Jul 21, 2024 11:20 pm
Attribute Rolls:
Guess I'll take the 1st set... really good in one (17) and pretty bad in another (4)
For loot I rolled a 3 then a 78
Talents at 1st and 3rd = +1 to priest spellcasting checks and +2 to Strength or Wisdom stat
Starting gold = 15 + 50 = 65
Guess I'll take the 1st set... really good in one (17) and pretty bad in another (4)
For loot I rolled a 3 then a 78
Talents at 1st and 3rd = +1 to priest spellcasting checks and +2 to Strength or Wisdom stat
Starting gold = 15 + 50 = 65
Last edited July 22, 2024 6:41 pm
Rolls
Set 1 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (211) = 4
3d6 : (453) = 12
3d6 : (566) = 17
3d6 : (224) = 8
3d6 : (364) = 13
3d6 : (641) = 11
Set 2 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (321) = 6
3d6 : (461) = 11
3d6 : (625) = 13
3d6 : (534) = 12
3d6 : (545) = 14
3d6 : (151) = 7
Loot - (1d6, 1d100)
1d6 : (3) = 3
1d100 : (78) = 78
Background - (1d20)
(19) = 19
Talent - 1st level, 3rd level - (2d6, 2d6)
2d6 : (55) = 10
2d6 : (45) = 9
hit points level 1 with advantage - (1d6, 1d6)
1d6 : (3) = 3
1d6 : (6) = 6
hit points level 2 with advantage - (1d6, 1d6)
1d6 : (5) = 5
1d6 : (4) = 4
hit points level 3 with advantage - (1d6, 1d6)
1d6 : (2) = 2
1d6 : (5) = 5
Starting Gold - (2d6)
(12) = 3
Luck Tokens for session 1 - (1d4)
(4) = 4
Jul 22, 2024 12:04 am
I have pdf's I got for free at DriveThruRPG of:
- Berserker Class
- Duelist Class
- Magus Class
- Arcanist Class
- Lightbringer Class
- Brawler Class
- Inquisitor Class
- Puppeteer Class
- Alchemist Class
- Revenant Class
- Ancestries : Lizardfolk, Construct, Djinn, Dragonborne, Foxling, Kobold, Minotaur, Owlfolk, Ramling, Stonefolk, Wolfkin, and Naga
There is a ton of sources there for Shadowdark... most super cheap... several free adventures too
If you want to give more options you can download them too or I can provide dropbox links
- Berserker Class
- Duelist Class
- Magus Class
- Arcanist Class
- Lightbringer Class
- Brawler Class
- Inquisitor Class
- Puppeteer Class
- Alchemist Class
- Revenant Class
- Ancestries : Lizardfolk, Construct, Djinn, Dragonborne, Foxling, Kobold, Minotaur, Owlfolk, Ramling, Stonefolk, Wolfkin, and Naga
There is a ton of sources there for Shadowdark... most super cheap... several free adventures too
If you want to give more options you can download them too or I can provide dropbox links
Last edited July 22, 2024 1:19 am
Jul 22, 2024 12:14 am
I'm a leery of 3rd party classes. If anyone is dying to play one, I'll review it and see what I think.
Jul 22, 2024 1:05 am
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Add 50 gp to your starting goldJul 22, 2024 3:07 am
Everyone starts with 2d6 x 5 gold pieces. I'm giving you an extra 50 on top of that. Plus your loot item, which will be something you can sell for cash if you don't want to keep it.
Jul 22, 2024 8:19 am
Rolling stats for now, more to come:
Going with 14, 13, 9, 15, 13, 14
Going with 14, 13, 9, 15, 13, 14
Last edited July 22, 2024 8:21 am
Rolls
Set 1 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (141) = 6
3d6 : (614) = 11
3d6 : (246) = 12
3d6 : (121) = 4
3d6 : (152) = 8
3d6 : (313) = 7
Set 2 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (543) = 12
3d6 : (364) = 13
3d6 : (246) = 12
3d6 : (523) = 10
3d6 : (524) = 11
3d6 : (233) = 8
Reroll 1 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (243) = 9
3d6 : (633) = 12
3d6 : (334) = 10
3d6 : (615) = 12
3d6 : (234) = 9
3d6 : (134) = 8
Reroll 2 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (614) = 11
3d6 : (512) = 8
3d6 : (246) = 12
3d6 : (633) = 12
3d6 : (146) = 11
3d6 : (613) = 10
Reroll 3 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (446) = 14
3d6 : (445) = 13
3d6 : (612) = 9
3d6 : (555) = 15
3d6 : (256) = 13
3d6 : (554) = 14
Reroll 4 - (3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6, 3d6)
3d6 : (653) = 14
3d6 : (362) = 11
3d6 : (615) = 12
3d6 : (352) = 10
3d6 : (652) = 13
3d6 : (352) = 10
Jul 22, 2024 1:14 pm
@Balthazar - Your loot is a Mithral Shield with soaring dragons carved on the front. It has the name "Scaleward" written on the back.
The shield is not magical, but it does not use an inventory slot due to its light weight. If you want to sell it, you can get 40 gp.
The shield is not magical, but it does not use an inventory slot due to its light weight. If you want to sell it, you can get 40 gp.
Jul 22, 2024 1:20 pm
what does gaining a talent mean in relation to Ancestry? Is it the ability listed (Dwarf = Stout)?
Jul 22, 2024 1:22 pm
@RageRed - Your item is an ironwood longbow engraved with silver leaves. It has the name "Leaf"s Edge" inscribed on it in elvish.
The bow is not magical, however it's fine craftsmanship allows you to re-roll 1s when rolling to hit. You could sell it for 35 gp.
The bow is not magical, however it's fine craftsmanship allows you to re-roll 1s when rolling to hit. You could sell it for 35 gp.
Jul 22, 2024 1:25 pm
So we have a priest and a warlock right now? I'm thinking of making a bard or ranger.
Jul 22, 2024 2:17 pm
Coming along nicely, methinks. My thief is very much a glass cannon in the making. Lol
Jul 22, 2024 2:39 pm
@MaJunior, your loot is a pair of exquisite silk slippers with a matching robe. You could use the slippers for extra quiet movement (re-roll checks to sneak if you get a 1), but such use would ruin their monetary value. You could instead sell the slippers and robe for 35 gp. Or you could keep them and look quite fancy when you are relaxing at the inn (+1 to carousing checks).
Jul 22, 2024 4:34 pm
Nope. There was actually a passage about not giving magic items that provide neverending light.
Darkness is a feature, not a bug.
Darkness is a feature, not a bug.
Jul 22, 2024 5:04 pm
In spell casting section it says how many spells they know but no spells per day... are all spells known at will?
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