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When starting a new game, the player is presented with the '''character creation''' screen, where they may either select an [[Origin characters|origin character]], or create a custom character.

{{Quote|"Who are you?"}}

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== Origins ==
{{see also|Origin}}
Origins provide a selection of premade characters, each with their own path that ties into the plot of the game. Each origin character is a unique experience with a unique quest and dialogue, and some origins have access to unique [[Features|features]] or [[equipment]].

Origin characters' have a starting class that can be changed at any time past a certain point early in the game.

For a fully customisable character, options include Custom and the special origin The Dark Urge. 

; Origin characters 
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{{IM|Portrait Custom.png|Character Creation|Custom|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Astarion.png|Astarion|Astarion|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Gale.png|Gale|Gale|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Karlach.png|Karlach|Karlach|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Laezel.png|Lae'zel|Lae’zel|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Shadowheart.png|Shadowheart|Shadowheart|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Wyll.png|Wyll|Wyll|120|120}}
{{IM|Portrait Dark Urge.png|The Dark Urge (Origin)|The Dark Urge|120|120}}</center>

== Race ==
{{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.

; Races
<gallery mode="nolines" perrow="6" style="text-align: center; margin: auto;">
File:Race Human.png|[[Human]]
File:Race Elf.png|[[Elf]]
File:Race Drow.png|[[Drow]]
File:Race Half-Elf.png|[[Half-Elf]]
File:Race Half-Orc.png|[[Half-Orc]]
File:Race Halfling.png|[[Halfling]]
File:Race Dwarf.png|[[Dwarf]]
File:Race Gnome.png|[[Gnome]]
File:Race Tiefling.png|[[Tiefling]]
File:Race Githyanki.png|[[Githyanki]]
File:Race Dragonborn.png|[[Dragonborn]]
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== Starting class ==
{{see also|Classes}}
Classes provide characters with most of their features. Past a certain point early in the game, characters can reset their class at camp, for a small fee.

<gallery mode="nolines" perrow="6" style="text-align: center; margin: auto;">
Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png  |link=Barbarian |[[Barbarian]]
Class Bard Badge Icon.png       |link=Bard      |[[Bard]]
Class Cleric Badge Icon.png     |link=Cleric    |[[Cleric]]
Class Druid Badge Icon.png      |link=Druid     |[[Druid]]
Class Fighter Badge Icon.png    |link=Fighter   |[[Fighter]]
Class Monk Badge Icon.png       |link=Monk      |[[Monk]]
Class Paladin Badge Icon.png    |link=Paladin   |[[Paladin]]
Class Ranger Badge Icon.png     |link=Ranger    |[[Ranger]]
Class Rogue Badge Icon.png      |link=Rogue     |[[Rogue]]
Class Sorcerer Badge Icon.png   |link=Sorcerer  |[[Sorcerer]]
Class Warlock Badge Icon.png    |link=Warlock   |[[Warlock]]
Class Wizard Badge Icon.png     |link=Wizard    |[[Wizard]]
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== Backgrounds ==
{{see also|Backgrounds}}
Custom characters choose a background. Origin characters come with a pre-selected background that cannot be changed.

Backgrounds provide [[Proficiency|proficiencies]] and opportunities to gain [[inspiration]]. They do not impact dialogue or quests.

; Backgrounds
<gallery mode="nolines" perrow="6" style="text-align: center; margin: auto;">
Background Acolyte Icon.png       |link=Acolyte       |[[Acolyte]]
Background Charlatan Icon.png     |link=Charlatan     |[[Charlatan]]
Background Criminal Icon.png      |link=Criminal      |[[Criminal]]
Background Entertainer Icon.png   |link=Entertainer   |[[Entertainer]]
Background Folk Hero Icon.png     |link=Folk Hero     |[[Folk Hero]]
Background Guild Artisan Icon.png |link=Guild Artisan |[[Guild Artisan]]
Background HauntedOne Icon.png    |link=Haunted One   |[[Haunted One]]{{note|Only available to the Dark Urge.}}
Background Noble Icon.png         |link=Noble         |[[Noble]]
Background Outlander Icon.png     |link=Outlander     |[[Outlander]]
Background Sage Icon.png          |link=Sage          |[[Sage]]
Background Soldier Icon.png       |link=Soldier       |[[Soldier]]
Background Urchin Icon.png        |link=Urchin        |[[Urchin]]
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== Ability scores ==
{{see also|Ability scores}}
Abilities represent aspects of creature's physical and mental attributes, represented in numerical ''ability scores'', from which ''ability scorer modifiers'' are derived – these affect most [[dice rolls]].

Baldur's Gate 3 uses a point buy system, with 27 points available to spend on ability scores. The following rules apply during character creation:
* Ability scores cannot be reduced below 8.
* Ability scores cannot be increased above 15.
* Each ability score increase up to 13 costs {{em|one}} point; 14 and 15 each cost {{em|two}} points.
* 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.

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Strength Score Icon.png     |link=Strength     |[[Strength]]
Dexterity Score Icon.png    |link=Dexterity    |[[Dexterity]]
Constitution Score Icon.png |link=Constitution |[[Constitution]]
Intelligence_Score_Icon.png |link=Intelligence |[[Intelligence]]
Wisdom_Score_Icon.png       |link=Wisdom       |[[Wisdom]]
Charisma_Score_Icon.png     |link=Charisma     |[[Charisma]]
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== Skills ==
{{See also|Skills}}
[[Proficiency]] with a skill allows a creature to add their proficiency bonus to any [[Ability checks|ability checks]] made using that skill.

Race sometimes gives proficiency in some skills, and background always gives proficiency with two skills.

Characters also choose 2 to 4 skills to be proficient in. The amount and selection of skills available to choose from is determined by their starting class.

Proficiencies don't stack – there is no benefit to having proficiency in the same skill from two different sources. To increase a character's proficiency bonus, they need [[Expertise]].

; Skills and their corresponding abilities
{{SkillsTable}}

== Appearance ==
A customisable appearance is available to custom and Dark Urge origins. 
; Body type : The character's body type. Elves, drow, half-elves, humans and tieflings have four options, all other races have two.
; 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. 
; 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.[[File:All Skin Color Options.png|none|thumb|400x400px|All skin color options for customizable player characters.]]
; Maturity : Changes the depth and appearance of age lines on the character's face.
; Scarring : Sets the appearance of scarring on the character's face, can choose from a number of preset options. 
; Freckle quantity and intensity : The amount of freckles the character has, and how visible they are. 
; Vitiligo pigmentation : The amount of depigmented skin the character has. 
; Crest, chin and jaw : Dragonborn characters do not have access options for maturity, scarring, freckles and vitiligo, and instead may select the style of their facial horns through the crest, chin and jaw options.
; Genitals : Select from two different types of genitals; the number of variant appearances depends on the chosen race.
; Body art : Can select a tattoo and facial piercing style. Dragonborn may select only from piercing options.
; Eyes : Sets the colour of the iris and/or sclera. Two separate eye colours can be chosen by selecting heterochromia.
; Makeup : Can set eye makeup, and lip colour, gloss and metallic tint.
; Hair : Changes the character's hairstyle, colour, highlight colour, and intensity and colour of greying. Not available to 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.
; Tail style : Changes the appearance of the character's tail; choose from three different tail designs, or tailless. Available only to dragonborn. Tieflings also have non-customisable tails.

== Footnotes ==
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