AD&D Dark Ages

Step 1: Primary Ability Score Generation

  • Determine your character’s initial primary ability scores by rolling 3d6 for each ability score, in order. Make sure you record the individual die rolls, not just the total results.
  • You may re-roll any 3 dice from the above step.

Step 2: Secondary Ability Score Generation

  • Roll 3d6 for each of the following attributes: Overland Movement (modify by dex), Size, Comeliness, Perception

Step 3: Select Your Character Race

  • Apply racial modifiers to ability scores.

Step 4: Select Your Character Class

  • The following classes are available from the PHB: Fighter, Ranger, Wizard (Scholar), Cleric, Thief, Bard (Divine only)
  • The following classes are available from the 1e Unearthed Arcana: Barbarian, Cavalier, and Thief-Acrobat.
  • The following classes are available from HR1: Vikings: Berserker, Runecaster (Renamed Rune Warrior)
  • Check the Character Classes page for house rules. Most classes have house rules of one type or another.