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; Origin characters | ; Origin characters | ||
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Portrait Custom.png|[[Character creation|Custom]] | |||
Portrait Astarion.png|[[Astarion]]|link=Astarion | |||
Portrait Gale.png|[[Gale]]|link=Gale | |||
Portrait Karlach.png|[[Karlach]]|link=Karlach | |||
Portrait Laezel.png|[[Lae'zel]]|link=Lae'zel | |||
Portrait Shadowheart.png|[[Shadowheart]]|link=Shadowheart | |||
Portrait Wyll.png|[[Wyll]]|link=Wyll | |||
Portrait Dark Urge.png|[[The Dark Urge (Origin)|The Dark Urge]]|link=The Dark Urge (Origin) | |||
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== Race == | == Race == | ||
{{See also|Races}} | {{See also|Races}} | ||
A race represents a creature's lineage and innate abilities, providing them with unique racial features. Race cannot be changed after character creation. | A race represents a creature's lineage and innate abilities, providing them with unique racial features. Race and body type cannot be changed after character creation, nor can race-related choices like a High Elf's cantrip. | ||
; Races | ; Races | ||
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File:Race Human.png|[[Human]] | File:Race Human.png|[[Human]]|link=Human | ||
File:Race Elf.png|[[Elf]] | File:Race Elf.png|[[Elf]]|link=Elf | ||
File:Race Drow.png|[[Drow]] | File:Race Drow.png|[[Drow]]|link=Drow | ||
File:Race Half-Elf.png|[[Half-Elf]] | File:Race Half-Elf.png|[[Half-Elf]]|link=Half-Elf | ||
File:Race Half-Orc.png|[[Half-Orc]] | File:Race Half-Orc.png|[[Half-Orc]]|link=Half-Orc | ||
File:Race Halfling.png|[[Halfling]] | File:Race Halfling.png|[[Halfling]]|link=Halfling | ||
File:Race Dwarf.png|[[Dwarf]] | File:Race Dwarf.png|[[Dwarf]]|link=Dwarf | ||
File:Race Gnome.png|[[Gnome]] | File:Race Gnome.png|[[Gnome]]|link=Gnome | ||
File:Race Tiefling.png|[[Tiefling]] | File:Race Tiefling.png|[[Tiefling]]|link=Tiefling | ||
File:Race Githyanki.png|[[Githyanki]] | File:Race Githyanki.png|[[Githyanki]]|link=Githyanki | ||
File:Race Dragonborn.png|[[Dragonborn]] | File:Race Dragonborn.png|[[Dragonborn]]|link=Dragonborn | ||
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== Backgrounds == | == Backgrounds == | ||
{{see also|Backgrounds}} | {{see also|Backgrounds}} | ||
Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. | Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed. The chosen background cannot be changed after character creation. | ||
Backgrounds provide [[Proficiency|proficiencies]] and opportunities to gain [[inspiration]]. They do not impact dialogue or quests. | Backgrounds provide [[Proficiency|proficiencies]] and opportunities to gain [[inspiration]]. They do not impact dialogue or quests. | ||
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* Two bonuses are applied at the end, one +2 and another +1. This allows a starting ability score as high as 17. | * Two bonuses are applied at the end, one +2 and another +1. This allows a starting ability score as high as 17. | ||
At certain class levels (4, 8, and 12 for most classes), ability scores can be increased with the [[Ability Improvement]] feat. Some items also increase or change a creature's ability scores. | At certain class levels (4, 8, and 12 for most classes), ability scores can be increased with the [[Ability Improvement]] feat. Some other feats and items also increase or change a creature's ability scores. | ||
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; Skills and their corresponding abilities | ; Skills and their corresponding abilities | ||
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{{SkillsTable}} | {{SkillsTable}} | ||
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== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
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[[File:All Skin Color Options.png|thumb|right|x400px|All skin color options for customizable player characters.]] | [[File:All Skin Color Options.png|thumb|right|x400px|All skin color options for customizable player characters.]] | ||
A customisable appearance is available to custom and Dark Urge origins. The items below are grouped in submenus listed on the | A customisable appearance is available to custom and Dark Urge origins. Custom, Dark Urge, and Hirelings can change their appearance and character name at camp by using the [[Magic Mirror]]. | ||
; Body type : The character's body type. Elves, drow, half-elves, humans and tieflings have four options, all other races have two. | |||
The items below are grouped in submenus listed on the right edge of the screen. | |||
; Body type : The character's body type. Elves, drow, half-elves, humans and tieflings have four options, all other races have two. Body type cannot be changed after character creation. | |||
; Identity : The character's identity. Available options are female, male, and non-binary. This option changes how the player character is addressed during dialogue. | ; Identity : The character's identity. Available options are female, male, and non-binary. This option changes how the player character is addressed during dialogue. | ||
; Voice : The character's voice, from an selection of eight options. | ; Voice : The character's voice, from an selection of eight options. | ||
; Face : The character's base facial appearance can be selected from a number of preset options. Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | ; Face : The character's base facial appearance can be selected from a number of preset options. Available options depend on the chosen race and subrace. | ||
; Skin colour : The colour of the character's skin. Values initially displayed will depend on chosen race and subrace, however, all colour options are available to most races. Dragonborn have a separate array of colours. | ; Skin colour : The colour of the character's skin. Values initially displayed will depend on chosen race and subrace, however, all colour options are available to most races. Dragonborn have a separate array of colours. | ||
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; Facial hair : Changes the style of any facial hair on the character. Not available to elves, drow, or dragonborn. | ; Facial hair : Changes the style of any facial hair on the character. Not available to elves, drow, or dragonborn. | ||
; Horns : The shape, colour, and tip colour of the character's horns. Available only to tieflings. | ; Horns : The shape, colour, and tip colour of the character's horns. Available only to tieflings. | ||
; Tail style : Changes the appearance of the character's tail; choose from three different tail designs, or tailless. Available only to dragonborn. Tieflings | ; Tail style : Changes the appearance of the character's tail; choose from three different tail designs, or tailless. Available only to dragonborn. Tieflings have non-customisable tails. | ||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == |