Character Creation

All right, so most of us have played D&D before, so this shouldn't be too hard.

STEP 1

I feel that Leauvalar is a tough, dangerous world populated by normal, fragile people.  To reflect this, I ask that you roll 3d6 to determine the 6 ability scores.  You may then assign the numbers to whichever ability you want, to achieve the Prime Requisites for the character class you prefer.

There is NO point exchange.  If you have a character with NO ability scores above 12, I suggest you reroll for ALL scores.  ...You MAY play these low scores if you want a further challenge, but it is not really intended or recommended. 

You may use the normal charts in the Labyrinth Lord rulebook OR the Rules Cyclopedia to determine the bonuses or penalties for each ability score, and your Prime Requisite Bonus.

STEP 2

Choose your character class.

Being based on older versions of the game, there are seven character classes to choose from:  Cleric, Fighter, Magic-User, Thief, Dwarf, Elf and Halfling.

At present, there is NO multi-classing.  If you want to multi-class, I suggest playing a demi-human.  For all intents and purposes, Elves are Fighter-Magic-Users, Dwarves are Fighters with extra abilities, and Halflings are Fighter-Thieves.  Please note that the character classes as used in my game are different than the ones in the rulebook.

STEP 3

Roll 3d8, multiply this number by 10 to determine the amount of gold you start with to purchase weapons, armor, and equipment. 

OR just select one of the Starter Packs.

Now that you have equipment, determine your Armor Class, and the Damage you can inflict.

STEP 4

Develop some of the traits of your character.  Answer these questions to help flesh out the psychology and motivations of your character.  I have a short series of questions (and possible answers you can choose from).  Find these questions here.

You may come up with a brief background for your character, but even if you choose not to, answering these questions should provide enough inspiration to work your character into the ongoing story.

STEP 5 

Superfluous physical information.  Roll or choose on various charts to determine your character's height, weight, and beginning age.

Find these charts here.