XerExaltedLite/CharacterCreation

Character Creation

• See /Advancement Rules for XP costs.
• /Backgrounds are not specifically listed, as they will vary widely. Minor Characters will typically posess 5 xp worth of Backgrounds, and Major 10 xp, unless otherwise specified. Backgrounds, naturally, do not need to be trained for.

Specific Creation rules

• /DragonBlooded
• /DragonKings
• /Elementals
• /Ghosts
• /Mortals

Creation Template for Major Characters

Step One: Choose Name, Concept, and Nature.

Step Two: Assign given experience points to your /Attributes, or choose scores from an array.

Step Three: Choose /Abilities from an array, or divide given xp between them. Abilities begin at 0.

Step Four: Note /Backgrounds

• Choose Virtues by array or assign given xp between them.

Step Five:

• Record permanent Essence
• Record beginning Willpower
• Health levels are (Essence + Brawn + Might) x 3 (unless Small or Large).
• Apply /Merits and /Flaws as desired.

Apply Free Experience Points, plus those gained from Training, Knowledge or Experience. No Trait may be raised above 5 without Legendary (or 10 for Willpower).

Xp not allocated when designing a character is not lost, but added to the free experience spendable at the end.

Creation Template for Minor Characters

• Choose /Attributes by array, or assign given xp to attributes, with a minimum of 1. No score may be raised above 4.
• Choose /Skills - either by array or by assigning given xp. Commoners do not get Abilities. No score may be raised above 4.
• Choose Virtues. Either by array or by assigning given xp. No score may be raised above 4.

• Health levels are (Essence + Brawn + Sturdy Skill) x 3 (unless Small or Large).
  • Extras merely have 1 health level.
• Record permanent Essence (1) and Willpower (2 or as given).
• Apply /Merits and /Flaws as appropriate. Some are not applicable to Commoners.

• Apply Experience Points, plus those gained from the Experience, Knowledge, or Training Backgrounds. No Trait may be raised above four (or Willpower above 8). Essence may not be raised.
• Commoners may not purchase Abilities or Specialties.