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Sign in to D&D Beyond. Use our campaign invitation, then create or attach a character to that campaign. Choose the full character builder if you want to work through every choice. If you use a quick builder, review its defaults afterward.

Use the 2024 rules and the 2024 version of a class where available. Turn off Homebrew in the builder’s source settings. No homebrew species/races or classes. Ask the DM before using an older official option or a source you are unsure about; “official” does not automatically mean approved for this campaign.

A class describes what your hero does: a fighter relies on martial training, a rogue on skill and precision, a cleric on divine magic, and so on. Read a few class summaries and choose the play style you want. Set your total character level to 3. For a straightforward single-class 2024 character, choose that class’s subclass and complete all choices through level 3.

If you want to multiclass, discuss the idea with the DM before committing. Do not simply select level 3 in every class.

Species describes your ancestry; background describes your life before adventuring. Choose official options suited to your concept. For a 2024 background, complete its ability-score increases, Origin feat, proficiencies and equipment choices. Read the species traits too. You can roleplay a unique person without inventing new rules.

Do not roll alone or lock in ability scores beforehand. Arrange a time to roll together with the DM, who will explain the dice method and any reroll rules. Enter the agreed results into Beyond and apply your background’s increases. Ask which abilities matter most for your class.

Work through the builder’s equipment and proficiency choices. Review your level-3 hit points, armor class, attacks and subclass features. Spellcasters should check cantrips, available spell levels, spell slots, and which spells are prepared.

Confirm the hit-point method and any extra starting money or items with the DM. Do not add magic items or extra wealth without approval. The DM will review the completed sheet before play.

A short paragraph or a few bullet points is plenty. Give us a past, a flaw, someone who matters and a reason to adventure together. You are level 3: capable, but your defining adventures are still ahead. Use the short form below to share your ideas privately with the DM.

Copy the URL of your character sheet and paste it into the connection box. To let this website sync the portrait and summary, open Beyond’s character settings and set Character Privacy to Public. This makes the full Beyond sheet accessible to anyone with its link. Keep confidential backstory details in the private form here.

Our site cannot read a Beyond sheet that requires a Beyond login. If you prefer to keep that sheet private, discuss an alternative with the DM; do not share your password. Linking a sheet does not automatically approve it or add it to the campfire.