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Creating Your (XXX) Character

(1-2 PARAGRAPH; ROLE PLAYING AND BACKSTORY CONSIDERATIONS)
(Ideally include an “if you don’t want to engage with lore” option)

(Species) Names

(Generic naming rules if player wants to use “typical” choices)

Orc Traits

Creature Type:  Humanoid
Size: Your size is Medium
Speed: 30 feet
Age: Orcs reach maturity quickly, typically by the age of 10. Your lifespan is the same as humans.
Languages: You may select four Languages during character creation, which likely include Common and the native language of your homeland, probably Orcish. Like all characters, you may choose to replace one of these language proficiencies with a tool proficiency.

Orc Traits

As an Orc, you have these special traits.

Adrenaline Rush

You can take the Dash action as a Bonus Action. When you do so, you gain a number of Temporary Hit Points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.

You can use this trait a number of times equal to your Proficiency Bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Short or Long Rest.

Darkvision

You have Darkvision with a range of 120 feet.

Relentless Endurance

When you are reduced to 0 Hit Points but not killed outright, you can drop to 1 Hit Point instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest.