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Character Creation

Character creation in Pathways to Adventure is designed to be extremely simple as long as you can remember to mind your ABCs: Ancestry, Background, and Class. By choosing each in this order, you can realize almost any character concept you desire. Each has a separate book packed full of options for you to peruse at your leisure, or just dive in with what sounds fun at the surface level if you want to create a character quickly!

Ancestry - Where you come from

The combination of your character's physical traits and cultural heritage that define the early years of their life. In terms of character power, this is the least influential part of character creation.

Learn more about Ancestries

Background - How you got here

The Aspects, Attributes, Profession, and Origin Story that make you who you are before your adventure. In terms of character power, this is the most influential part of character creation.

Learn more about Backgrounds

Class - Where you will go

The combination of Features and Skills that shape how you will interact with the world going forward. In terms of a character's playstyle and party role, this is the most important part of character creation.

Learn more about Classes

Quick Start Guide

For players who want to create a character quickly:

  1. Choose an Ancestry that matches your character concept
  2. Select a Background that fits your character's history
  3. Pick a Class that aligns with your desired playstyle
  4. Assign your Aspect Points (3 total) to Body, Mind, and Spirit
  5. Choose your starting Skills and Abilities
  6. Select your starting Equipment

For more detailed information on each step, refer to the respective sections in the rules.