Creating a Character - Revision history

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	If you're new to FoundryVTT, Pathfinder 2e, or tabletop RPGs in general it would be best to have a guiding hand through Pathfinder 2e character creation. [https://pathbuilder2e.com/ Pathbuilder2e] is an excellent web application that makes creating a pathfinder 2e character simple. If you feel confident with Pathfinder 2e and want to go straight to importing things into the FoundryVTT, you can skip ahead to the next section. Some other useful resources to look at include * [https://2e.aonprd.com/ Archives of Nethys]; the standard pathfinder 2e wiki or a good old fashioned hardcopy or PDF of the Advanced Players Guide and other supplements you can reference those. The west marches tries to stick as close to RAW as possible.		If you're new to FoundryVTT, Pathfinder 2e, or tabletop RPGs in general it would be best to have a guiding hand through Pathfinder 2e character creation. [https://pathbuilder2e.com/ Pathbuilder2e] is an excellent web application that makes creating a pathfinder 2e character simple. If you feel confident with Pathfinder 2e and want to go straight to importing things into the FoundryVTT, you can skip ahead to the next section. Some other useful resources to look at include * [https://2e.aonprd.com/ Archives of Nethys]; the standard pathfinder 2e wiki or a good old fashioned hardcopy or PDF of the Advanced Players Guide and other supplements you can reference those. The west marches tries to stick as close to RAW as possible.

	Within Pathbuilder2e: Focus your attention to the bar on the left side of the page. There should be Ancestry, Background, and Class listed at the top. Work from the very top downwards, selecting what features you want to take. If you want to read more about a specific option you can click the "PRD" button at the bottom whenever you have an option selected to read the relevant Archives of Nethys page. Continue filling out the steps until you reach the end of the Level 1 section. These choices you've made are all the features you'll be importing into the FoundryVTT.		Within Pathbuilder2e: Focus your attention to the bar on the left side of the page. There should be Ancestry, Background, and Class listed at the top. Work from the very top downwards, selecting what features you want to take. If you want to read more about a specific option you can click the "PRD" button at the bottom whenever you have an option selected to read the relevant Archives of Nethys page. Continue filling out the steps until you reach the end of the Level 3 section. These choices you've made are all the features you'll be importing into the FoundryVTT.

	==Ancestry, Background, and Class restrictions==		==Ancestry, Background, and Class restrictions==

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	===Spells, Items, and other things with Rarity===		===Spells, Items, and other things with Rarity===
	*Spells of Common rarity can be taken without approval. Spells of Uncommon tag require firekeeper approval and an in-character reason to be taken.		*Spells of Common rarity can be taken without approval. Spells of Uncommon tag require firekeeper approval and an in-character reason to be taken.
	*Any items your character is capable of using or wielding can be bought with your ~~15gp~~ starting wealth, including Uncommon/Rare items and Common items not available in the [[Shops]]. However, these items cannot be turned into formulas.		*Any items level 0-1 that your character is capable of using or wielding can be bought with 15gp of your starting wealth, including Uncommon/Rare items and Common items not available in the [[Shops]]. However, these items cannot be turned into formulas. The remaining 60gp of starting wealth must be used within the city, whether through the [[Shops]] or commissioning an [[Associates\|Associate]].
	*For anything not explicitly mentioned use the following rule of thumb: Common can be taken, Uncommon requires [[Firekeeper]] approval, Rare requires unanimous [[Storyteller]] approval.		*For anything not explicitly mentioned use the following rule of thumb: Common can be taken, Uncommon requires [[Firekeeper]] approval, Rare requires unanimous [[Storyteller]] approval.

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	===Spells, Items, and other things with Rarity===		===Spells, Items, and other things with Rarity===
	*Spells of Common rarity can be taken without approval. Spells of Uncommon tag require ~~storyteller~~ approval and an in-character reason to be taken.		*Spells of Common rarity can be taken without approval. Spells of Uncommon tag require firekeeper approval and an in-character reason to be taken.
	*Any items your character is capable of using or wielding can be bought with your 15gp starting wealth, including Uncommon/Rare items and Common items not available in the [[Shops]]. However, these items cannot be turned into formulas.		*Any items your character is capable of using or wielding can be bought with your 15gp starting wealth, including Uncommon/Rare items and Common items not available in the [[Shops]]. However, these items cannot be turned into formulas.
	*For anything not explicitly mentioned use the following rule of thumb: Common can be taken, Uncommon requires [[Firekeeper]] approval, Rare requires unanimous [[Storyteller]] approval.		*For anything not explicitly mentioned use the following rule of thumb: Common can be taken, Uncommon requires [[Firekeeper]] approval, Rare requires unanimous [[Storyteller]] approval.

	==Getting it Approved==		==Getting it Approved==
	If you're a new player creating your first character or a veteran on your 5th Kelek resident, you'll need to get the character approved before you're able to start importing it into the FoundryVTT server. To do so, open a [[Ticket]] in the Discord server and explain your character concept, a [[Storyteller]] will look over it and ask any follow-up questions. If you aren't taking anything restricted this process will be very quick, so if you're eager to get playing - maybe don't socket in 4 different rare features. Once that's all well and good you'll be given a new character sheet in the FoundryVTT.		If you're a new player creating your first character or a veteran on your 5th Kelek resident, you'll need to get the character approved before you're able to start importing it into the FoundryVTT server. To do so, open a Firekeeper [[Ticket]] in the Discord server and explain your character concept, a [[Firekeeper]] or [[Storyteller]] will look over it and ask any follow-up questions. If you aren't taking anything restricted this process will be very quick, so if you're eager to get playing - maybe don't socket in 4 different rare features. Once that's all well and good you'll be given a new character sheet in the FoundryVTT.

	===Character Portrait and Token===		===Character Portrait and Token===
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	==You're all Set!==		==You're all Set!==
	With your character created and approved you're ready to start playing in Expeditions. When you join an [[Expeditions\|Expedition]], one be sure to inform the ~~Storyteller~~ that it's your first one so they can move your character sheet to the proper folder.		With your character created and approved you're ready to start playing in Expeditions. When you join an [[Expeditions\|Expedition]], one be sure to inform the [[GM]] that it's your first one so they can move your character sheet to the proper folder.

	===Changes to Characters===		===Changes to Characters===
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	'''Status''' refers to whether your character is alive, dead, or something else.		'''Status''' refers to whether your character is alive, dead, or something else.

	'''Adopting Storyteller''' refers to which (if any) [[Storyteller]] has taken on your character's personal story. It is not common.		'''Adopting Storyteller''' refers to which (if any) [[GM]] or [[Storyteller]] has taken on your character's personal story. It is not common.

	=== Adding a Character Portrait ===		=== Adding a Character Portrait ===

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	===Ancestry===		===Ancestry===
	Making a character with an ancestry that has the common tag, like humans and dwarves, can be done at any time with no requirements. Ancestries (and Heritages) with the Uncommon tag require you to write a backstory for the character, explaining where they originate from and how they got to the town of [[Onadbyr]]. The backstory should be at least a paragraph but no longer than a page or two. Taking an Ancestry or Heritage with the Rare tag requires approval by the majority of storytellers and would require you to open a [[Ticket]] to request it. In addition, only a limited number of Rare Ancestries and Heritages have been unlocked. To see the unlocked options, go to the [[Rare Options Guide]]. You should work with the Storyteller associated with the unlock to have a thorough backstory and a good reason for choosing that Ancestry.		Making a character with an ancestry that has the common tag, like humans and dwarves, can be done at any time with no requirements. Ancestries (and Heritages) with the Uncommon tag require you to write a backstory for the character, explaining where they originate from and how they got to the town of [[Onadbyr]]. The backstory should be at least a paragraph but no longer than a page or two. Taking an Ancestry or Heritage with the Rare tag requires approval by the majority of storytellers and would require you to open a [[Ticket]] to request it. In addition, only a limited number of Rare Ancestries and Heritages have been unlocked. To see the unlocked options, go to the [[Rare Options Guide]]. You should work with the Storyteller associated with the unlock to have a thorough backstory and a good reason for choosing that Ancestry.

			'''Note:''' Ancestries that get '''Additional languages equal to your Intelligence modifier (if it's positive).''' instead receive '''Additional languages equal to 1 + your Intelligence modifier (if it's positive).'''
			* This currently affects Kitsune, Poppets, and Fleshwarps.

	====Lineage====		====Lineage====

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	All new characters start at level 1 with 15gp to use on equipment.		All new characters start at level 3 with 15gp to use on any level 0-1 equipment and 60gp to use within Onadbyr.

	==Planning out your character idea==		==Planning out your character idea==
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	===Free Archetype Variant Rule===		===Free Archetype Variant Rule===
	Characters are made using the [https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1333 Free Archetype Variant Rule]. This rule ~~only starts affecting your character~~ at level 2~~, but it is important keeping it in mind while you design your character~~. The Free Archetype allows for greater variation in character creation and allows you to better fulfill your class fantasy.		Characters are made using the [https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1333 Free Archetype Variant Rule]. This rule comes into play beginning at level 2. The Free Archetype allows for greater variation in character creation and allows you to better fulfill your class fantasy.

	We understand some archetypes may not be available directly at level 2. Exceptions can be made to rules in these cases. Please open a [[Ticket]] to discuss if this is something that impacts your character.		We understand some archetypes may not be available directly at level 2. Exceptions can be made to rules in these cases. Please open a [[Ticket]] to discuss if this is something that impacts your character.
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	====Lineage====		====Lineage====
	Certain Versatile Heritages have access to [https://2e.aonprd.com/Traits.aspx?ID=641 Lineage feats], which are a type of Ancestry feat that indicate a ~~character’s descendance~~ from a particular type of creature.		Certain Versatile Heritages have access to [https://2e.aonprd.com/Traits.aspx?ID=641 Lineage feats], which are a type of Ancestry feat that indicate a character descending from or influenced by a particular plane or type of creature.

	At level 1, you may select a single lineage you have access to and add it to the Biography on your character sheet. You have this lineage for the purpose of gaining other feats specific to that lineage, but you do not gain the other benefits of the lineage/lineage feat unless you take the lineage feat. This lineage cannot be changed past your character's 3rd level, per our [[#Changes to Characters\|Changes to Characters]] rules.		At level 1, you may select a single lineage you have access to and add it to the Biography on your character sheet. You have this lineage for the purpose of gaining other feats specific to that lineage, but you do not gain the other benefits of the lineage/lineage feat unless you take the lineage feat. This lineage cannot be changed past your character's 3rd level, per our [[#Changes to Characters\|Changes to Characters]] rules.
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	===Class===		===Class===
	Any Class can be used with no requirements. At higher levels you will have the opportunity to take Dedication feats, which is Pathfinder 2e's way of multiclassing. Some of these dedication feats may be locked. Refer to the [[Available Dedications]] if you're planning on a specific one ahead of time.		Any Class, with the exception of Exemplar, can be used with no requirements. At higher levels you will have the opportunity to take Dedication feats, which is Pathfinder 2e's way of multiclassing. Some of these dedication feats may be locked. Refer to the [[Available Dedications]] if you're planning on a specific one ahead of time.

	===Spells, Items, and other things with Rarity===		===Spells, Items, and other things with Rarity===

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	Certain Versatile Heritages have access to [https://2e.aonprd.com/Traits.aspx?ID=641 Lineage feats], which are a type of Ancestry feat that indicate a character’s descendance from a particular type of creature.		Certain Versatile Heritages have access to [https://2e.aonprd.com/Traits.aspx?ID=641 Lineage feats], which are a type of Ancestry feat that indicate a character’s descendance from a particular type of creature.

	At level 1, you may select a single lineage you have access to and add it to the Biography on your character sheet. You have this lineage for the purpose of gaining other feats specific to that lineage, but you do not gain the other benefits of the lineage/lineage feat unless you take the lineage feat. This lineage cannot be changed past level 3, per our [[#Changes to Characters\|Changes to Characters]] rules.		At level 1, you may select a single lineage you have access to and add it to the Biography on your character sheet. You have this lineage for the purpose of gaining other feats specific to that lineage, but you do not gain the other benefits of the lineage/lineage feat unless you take the lineage feat. This lineage cannot be changed past your character's 3rd level, per our [[#Changes to Characters\|Changes to Characters]] rules.

	===Background===		===Background===

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	===Changes to Characters===		===Changes to Characters===
	At any point at levels ~~1-3~~ you can make changes to any part of your character by opening a [[Ticket]]. At [[Firekeeper]] discretion, these changes require no [[Downtime]] cost.		At any point during a character's first 3 levels you can make changes to any part of your character by opening a [[Ticket]]. At [[Firekeeper]] discretion, these changes require no [[Downtime]] cost.

	Past this point, changes can be done using the [[Downtime#Retrain\|Retrain]] Downtime activity.		Past this point, changes can be done using the [[Downtime#Retrain\|Retrain]] Downtime activity.

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	'''Adopting Storyteller''' refers to which (if any) [[Storyteller]] has taken on your character's personal story. It is not common.		'''Adopting Storyteller''' refers to which (if any) [[Storyteller]] has taken on your character's personal story. It is not common.

	~~Add the link to this character to the [[Associates]] page under their class, and to the [[Onadbyr#Residents_of_Onadbyr\|Residents of Onadbyr section of the Onadbyr page]].~~

	=== Adding a Character Portrait ===		=== Adding a Character Portrait ===
	To add an image, click the 'Images and Media' icon at the top of the text editor. Click the 'Upload' button at the bottom left. Select a file from your computer, then click 'This is my own work'. You will be required to give the image a name and description. Click 'Save'. The Caption and Alternative Text are not required. Set the Size to '300px', Align to 'Center', and Format to 'Frameless'. Click 'Insert'.		To add an image, click the 'Images and Media' icon at the top of the text editor. Click the 'Upload' button at the bottom left. Select a file from your computer, then click 'This is my own work'. You will be required to give the image a name and description. Click 'Save'. The Caption and Alternative Text are not required. Set the Size to '300px', Align to 'Center', and Format to 'Frameless'. Click 'Insert'.

			=== Linking to the Character Page ===
			Once posted, add the link to this character to the [[Associates]] page under their class, and to the [[Onadbyr#Residents_of_Onadbyr\|Residents of Onadbyr section of the Onadbyr page]]. Then post the link to the page in the [[Discord]] to receive a [[Karma]] for your work!

	== Second Characters and Beyond ==		== Second Characters and Beyond ==
	When you get enough [[Karma]] you can purchase an additional character slot using the /shop command in the #bot-stuff channel in the [[Discord]]. The approval process is then same for your first character.		When you get enough [[Karma]] you can purchase an additional character slot using the /shop command in the #bot-stuff channel in the [[Discord]]. The approval process is then same for your first character.

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	'''Adopting Storyteller''' refers to which (if any) [[Storyteller]] has taken on your character's personal story. It is not common.		'''Adopting Storyteller''' refers to which (if any) [[Storyteller]] has taken on your character's personal story. It is not common.

			Add the link to this character to the [[Associates]] page under their class, and to the [[Onadbyr#Residents_of_Onadbyr\|Residents of Onadbyr section of the Onadbyr page]].

	=== Adding a Character Portrait ===		=== Adding a Character Portrait ===

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	=== Adding a Character Portrait ===		=== Adding a Character Portrait ===
	To add an image, click the 'Images and Media' icon at the top of the text editor. Click the 'Upload' button at the bottom left. Select a file from your computer, then click 'This is my own work'. You will be required to give the image a name and description. Click 'Save'. The Caption and Alternative Text are not required. Set the Size to '300px', Align to 'Center', and Format to 'Frameless'. Click 'Insert'.		To add an image, click the 'Images and Media' icon at the top of the text editor. Click the 'Upload' button at the bottom left. Select a file from your computer, then click 'This is my own work'. You will be required to give the image a name and description. Click 'Save'. The Caption and Alternative Text are not required. Set the Size to '300px', Align to 'Center', and Format to 'Frameless'. Click 'Insert'.

	~~[[Category:TODO]]~~

	== Second Characters and Beyond ==		== Second Characters and Beyond ==
	When you get enough [[Karma]] you can purchase an additional character slot using the /shop command in the #bot-stuff channel in the [[Discord]]. The approval process is then same for your first character.		When you get enough [[Karma]] you can purchase an additional character slot using the /shop command in the #bot-stuff channel in the [[Discord]]. The approval process is then same for your first character.