Table of Contents
Part One: Character Creation Overview
The below list of steps is a high-level overview for the making of a well-defined and compelling character. Each area of the Character Creation (abbreviated CC) process is further expanded upon in greater detail later in the document. The five general steps as outlined below are meant to be a guide for initial thoughts and a simple reference for more experienced players.
Step One: Concept and Identity
Who are they? What are they like?
Define your concept
This is a high-level idea for who your character is. Don’t worry about the details yet. Try and keep the initial concept to five words or less. Some examples of concepts are: “modern witch”, “physical fitness coach” or “inquisitive academic scholar.” Once you have a few words to guide your thoughts, begin to break that initial thought down into more specific details.
Define your concept
Come up with both a Nature and a Demeanor Archetype
Create an Avatar & pick its Essence
Picking a Tradition
Arete
Step Two: Select Attributes
What are their core competencies?
Step Three: Select Abilities - What do they know?
Step Four: Select Advantages
Backgrounds
Record your character’s Affinity Sphere
Step Five: Finishing Touches
Willpower
Resonance
Negative Traits
Derangements
Merits and Flaws
Free Traits
Additional Starting XP
Part Two: Character Creation Process
Step One
Define the concept
Nature and Demeanor
The Avatar
Picking a Tradition
Step Two: Select Attributes
Physical Traits
Social Traits
Mental Traits
Max Traits:
Step Three: Select Abilities
Ability Categories
Ability Specialization
Abilities for Inheritance of Ashes
Step Four: Select Advantages
Backgrounds
Arete
Record starting Spheres
Step Five: Finishing Touches
Paradigm, Practice, and Instruments
Willpower
Resonance
Negative Traits
Derangements
Merits and Flaws
Free Traits
Earning Additional Starting XP
Spending Additional Starting XP