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 ====== Creating Characters ======
-Character creation starts with the generation of 6 ability scores which determine the type of character class that a player will play.  Each ability score is determined by rolling 3d6.
+Character creation starts with the generation of 6 ability scores which
+determine the type of character class that a player will play.
-===== Strength =====
+  - Roll 4d6 for each ability score.  Assign in the following order: [[abilities#strength]], [[abilities#dexterity]], [[abilities#constitution]], [[abilities#intelligence]], [[abilities#wisdom]], [[abilities#charisma]]
-Strength measures your character's muscle and physical power. When using a melee weapon, you can use your Strength Bonus to modify your Base Attack Bonus.
+  - You may reroll one ability score
+  - You may switch any two ability scores
-===== Dexterity =====
+  - Choose a race for your character
-Dexterity measures hand-eye coordination, agility, reflexes, and balance. When using a ranged weapon, you can use your Dexterity Bonus to modify your Base Attack Bonus.
+  - Choose a class that matches your abilities
-===== Constitution =====
-Constitution represents your character's health and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a character's hit points, so the ability is important for all classes.
-^  Score  ^  Result                     ^
-|  1-6    |  -1 from each HD            |
-|  7-8    |  40-50% chance of survival  |
-|  9-12   |  60-90% chance of survival  |
-|  13-14  |  Will withstand adversity   |
-|  15+    |  +1 to each HD              |
-===== Intelligence =====
-Intelligence determines how well your character learns and reasons.
-Table: Ability Modifiers and Bonus Spells
-^ Score ^ Modifier ^ Bonus Spells (by Spell Level) ^^^^
-^       ^          ^  0  ^  1st  ^  2nd  ^  3rd  ^
-| 1 	|  -5      | Can’t cast spells tied to this ability
-| 2-3 	|  -4      | Can’t cast spells tied to this ability
-| 4-5 	|  -3      | Can’t cast spells tied to this ability
-| 6-7 	|  -2      | Can’t cast spells tied to this ability
-| 8-9 	|  -1      | Can’t cast spells tied to this ability
-| 10-11 |   0      |  _  |   —   |   —   |   —   |
-| 12-13 |  +1      |  1	 |   _   |   —   |   —   |
-| 14-15 |  +2      |  1	 |   1   |   _   |   —   |
-| 16-17 |  +3      |  1	 |   1   |   1   |   _   |
-| 18-19 |  +4      |  1	 |   1   |   1   |   1   |
-===== Wisdom =====
-Wisdom describes a character's willpower, common sense, perception, and intuition. While Intelligence represents one’s ability to analyze information, Wisdom represents being in tune with and aware of one's surroundings.
-===== Charisma =====
-Charisma measures a character's force of personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. This ability represents actual strength of personality, not merely how one is perceived by others in a social setting.
-It's primary function is to determine the number of people that can be employed by a character
-^ Score   ^ Maximum # Hirelings ^ Loyalty ^
-|  3-4    |  1                  |  -2     |
-|  5-6    |  2                  |  -2     |
-|  7-9    |  3                  |  -1     |
-|  10-12  |  4                  |   0     |
-|  13-15  |  5                  |  +1     |
-|  16-17  |  6                  |  +2     |
-|  18     |  7                  |  +2     |
-===== Universal Attribute Bonus =====
-^  Score   ^  Bonus        ^
-|  3-8     |  -1  (or 5%)  |
-|  9-12    |  --           |
-|  13-18   |  +1 (or 5%)   |