You start at level 1.
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|Choose a class.
|Choose race (and subrace).
|Choose a unique ability score row or column 
|The above can be done in any order, stats first or race first.
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Add racial bonuses
Write down all racial traits.		
Choose/note down languages.
Record your Base Speed.	
Work out starting gold (phb p143)
	Monk 5d4, Barbarian/Druid 2d4*10, Sorcerer 3d4*10, Rogue/Warlock/Wizard 4d4*10, Bard/Cleric/Fighter/Paladin/Ranger 5d4*10
Choose items from the equipment table up to the value of your starting gold - Remember encumberance is Strength score times 5.
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Choose an existing background or choose a custom one.
This means you can choose either an existing background as it's presented OR you may choose a custom one. Some present backgrounds
come with an exotic language alongside tool proficiences. 
	A custom background consists of 1 feature, 2 skills and 2 languages or tools (or one exotic language)
	(You have 2 points to spend. A basic language costs one, a tool costs one, and an exotic language costs two.)
		E.g Shelter of the Faithful, Animal handling + deception, dwarvish + navigator's tools (land)
Record background features.		
Record background proficiencies.		
Record background languages.	
Choose two personality traits, one ideal, one bond, and one flaw.
	Use the background characteristics as guidelines, make them specific to the setting/world. Make them unique to your character.
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Record all class features. Don't forget to select spells, specializations, and record special maneuver or spell save DCs, etc.		
Record your hit die.
Determine maximum hit points.		
Choose proficiencies.		
Record your AC.
Choose spells.

Choose a name
Choose sex
Create a physical description.
Determine your height and weight, either decide or use the table (phb p121).
Choose skin, hair, eye colour. 
Choose something unique about your appearance. Scars, tattoos, disfigurement, distinctive speech pattern/accent, habits, ticks etc.
Select an alignment.
Choose a motivation (this can be the same as bond)