Character Creation: Rolling Your Stats with 4d6 in Morgalad
Welcome back to “Mastering Morgalad”! In this second article of our series, we’ll guide you through the exciting process of character creation in the Morgalad Fantasy TTRPG. A crucial step is determining your character’s attributes by rolling a d6 for each one. Let’s dive in and learn how to create a character ready for adventure!
Character Creation Steps
According to the “Morgalad Fantasy RPG Revised” core rulebook, character creation involves these steps:
- Determine Attributes: As we’ll detail below, this involves rolling d6 for each of your character’s six attributes.
- Choose a Species: Your choice impacts your character’s appearance, characteristics, genetic strengths and weaknesses, Health, Energy, and base defenses.
- Select a Profession: This determines your character’s available abilities, spells, and skills.
- Flesh Out Your Character: Consider your character’s motivations, background, and how they came to be the person they are.
- Select Equipment: Use your starting currency to purchase equipment.
Understanding Attributes
Attributes are the foundation of your character, representing their physical, mental, and spiritual capacities. In Morgalad, there are six main attributes:
- Power: Brute force and strength.
- Finesse: Malleability, dexterity, and ability to adapt under pressure.
- Essence: Internal fortitude and constitution.
- Knowledge: Intellect and inherent problem-solving skills.
- Consciousness: Spiritual awareness and potential wisdom.
- Allure: Natural leadership abilities, charismatic representation, diplomatic potential, and physical beauty.
Rolling for Attributes: The d6 Table
To determine your attribute scores, roll a single six-sided die (d6) for each attribute. Consult the table below to translate your d6 roll into an attribute score:
| Dice Roll | Attribute Score |
|---|---|
| 1 | -3 |
| 2 | -2 |
| 3 | -1 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | +1 |
| 6 | +2 |
As the table shows, attribute scores range from -3 to +2.
The Impact of Attribute Scores
Your attribute scores directly influence various aspects of gameplay. For example, Power affects your carrying capacity and damage. Allure modifies your diplomacy bonus. Furthermore, certain attributes correspond to specific abilities:
- Power corresponds to Swimming.
- Finesse corresponds to Ambidexterity, Dual Wield, Fishing/Hunting, Reflex, and Stealth.
- Essence corresponds to Dual Cast and Fortitude.
- Knowledge corresponds to Spoken Language, Read/Write, Smithing, Woodcrafting, and Spot.
- Consciousness corresponds to Listen and Will.
- Allure corresponds to Diplomacy.
Species Attribute Bonuses
Some species are naturally more adept in certain attributes. For example, Dwarves (Calemdour) get a +1 bonus to Power and Essence. Make sure to factor in any species-related attribute bonuses when finalizing your character’s stats.
Example
Let’s create a character named Braditz. Braditz is a dwarf. He rolls the following for his attributes:
- Power: 5 (+1 bonus for being a dwarf = +2)
- Finesse: 3
- Essence: 4 (+1 bonus for being a dwarf = +1)
- Knowledge: 2
- Consciousness: 6
- Allure: 4
Conclusion
Rolling your attributes is a crucial first step in bringing your Morgalad character to life. By understanding the d6 system and how attributes influence your character’s abilities, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on your TTRPG adventure. In the next article, we’ll cover the combat system, explaining how 4d6 rolls are used for attack rolls and other d6 rolls determine damage!