Character Creation

The surface world is largely populated by three (3) dominant species: Humans, Gnolls, and Selkie.

For Human characters, much of the character creation process remains consistent with the information in the D&D 5e Player’s Handbook, the unique nature of Quas and the relative isolation of its species has created a few interesting restrictions that potential players will want to keep in mind.

Gnolls & Selkie are based off their entries in the D&D 5e Monster Manual, with some tweaks to aid in their balance compared to the other species, including those in the Underground and Underwater worlds. Feedback on the design of these character species is welcome, so feel free to email your comments as development continues.

 

Surface World Quick Links:

Two new campaigns recruiting players.

These new campaign slots will see parties of 3-5 Humans discover dry land, fight Gnoll pirates, negotiate with Selkie, experience first contact underground and undersea races.

Can your party help humanity find a land to call home?

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Human Characters

General Creation Guidelines

In general, character creation for Human characters is as detailed in the D&D 5e Player’s Handbook.

Due to the unique nature of this campaign world, including the isolation of species, the following exceptions apply:

  • Class may be:
    • Bard
    • Druid (excluding Circle of the Land)
    • Fighter
    • Ranger
    • Rogue
    • Sorcerer
    • Warlock.
  • Any background except:
    • Acolyte
    • Noble
    • Sage
    • Scribe
  • All characters are illiterate.
  • Languages spoken include “Raft-Common” and the unique dialect of the raft-city of origin:
    • Orphian
    • Atlan
    • Humbris
    • Nipan
    • Frostus
  • Depending on background, additional languages may consist of:
    • Gnoll
    • Aquan
    • Sahuaghin
    • Kuo-toa

Campaign Specific

These are a few specific guidelines when creating a character to join upcoming/ongoing campaigns via StartPlaying.Games:

  • Version: D&D 5e (2025)
  • Character Level: 1
  • Ability Scores: Point Buy – 27 Points
  • Languages: Orphian Dialect
  • Brief Character Background required
  • Hometown: Raft-city of Orphus

Additional permitted texts:

Sam Grierson’s “Disabilities, Prosthetics, and Guide Animals” 

Pre-Generated Characters

A variety of pre-generated characters are available for prospective players.

  • Bard
  • Druid
  • Fighter
  • Ranger
  • Rogue
  • Warlock
  • Sorceror

Gnoll Characters

General Creation Guidelines

In general, character creation is as detailed in the D&D 5e Player’s Handbook.

Species-Specific Details Coming Soon.

Campaign Specific

GM Gray is not currently running any campaigns with Gnoll characters. Campaign-specific details will be provided once listings are available.

Selkie Characters

General Creation Guidelines

In general, character creation is as detailed in the D&D 5e Player’s Handbook.

Species-Specific Details Coming Soon.

Campaign Specific

GM Gray is not currently running any campaigns with Selkie characters. Campaign-specific details will be provided once listings are available.

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