| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Rulebooks | 2024 classes, species, and backgrounds only (5.5e Core and Expanded). No third-party or legacy (2014) content. Some 5.5e expanded species/backgrounds may require approval. |
| Feats | Origin feats (from your background) are allowed. The level 4+ ASI/feat choice is ASI only. Feat requests may become quest rewards. |
| Multiclassing | Not allowed |
| Starting level | 1 |
| Duplicate classes | Preferred to avoid. Coordinate with the group before finalizing your pick. Hard limit: at most one duplicate per class (max 2 players sharing a class), and only with DM approval. Duplicates must not share the same subclass. |
| Ability scores | Fixed array: 17, 15, 14, 13, 8, 7. Distribute as you like. |
| HP | Fixed value per level (average roll), no rolling for HP. |
| Starting equipment | Standard background equipment package, no rolling for starting gold. |
| Alignment | No Chaotic Neutral, Neutral Evil, or Chaotic Evil. All other alignments allowed. |
Backstory Backstory and party connections (how characters know each other) will be worked out together after classes are settled. Rough backstory starting points to consider:
- Eldravis native from one of the 3 non-main continent islands
- Island researcher (based on the main/central island)
- Traveler from outside the region
- Criminal/prisoner, rightfully or wrongfully accused (can also be from outside the region)
Character Names During sessions, players address each other by character name, and I’ll address you by your character name too. Pick something the rest of the table can actually pronounce. Inappropriate names are not allowed.
D&D Beyond Campaign Settings
Set these Character Preferences to match before building your character.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Sources | Homebrew, 5.5e Core, 5.5e Expanded (talk to DM before using homebrew); Partnered Content (Make sure you fully disable all partnered content, this is on by default) and all other sources off |
| Dice Rolling | Disabled (physical dice at the table) |
| Optional Features | Optional Class Features and Customize Your Origin enabled |
| Advancement Type | Milestone |
| Hit Point Type | Fixed |
| Encumbrance | Use Encumbrance, Ignore Coin Weight enabled |