🧑 Character Creation
“Every legend starts somewhere. Usually broke, in debt, and with a gun that jams.”
📋 Before You Start
Grab a character sheet and some dice:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Character Sheet | Official PDF · Expanded PDF · Markdown |
| Dice | At least 1d10 (a few d6 for Humanity Loss) |
| Time | 5–60 min depending on method (see below) |
| Skip creation? | Grab a Pre-Made Character and play immediately |
🚀 Pick Your Method & Start
Not sure which to pick?
“How much do I care about customizing my character’s stats and skills?”
- “Just let me play” → Streetrat or grab a Pre-Made Character
- “Some control but keep it quick” → Edgerunner ⭐ Recommended
- “I want full control” → Complete Package
| ⚡ Streetrat | ⚖️ Edgerunner ⭐ | 🎯 Complete Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 5-10 min | 20-30 min | 45-60 min |
| STATs | 1 roll → full block | Roll per column (10 rolls) | 62 points to distribute |
| Skills | Predetermined package | 86 points — you choose | 86 points — you choose |
| Gear | Predetermined + 500eb | Predetermined + 500eb | 2,550eb to shop freely |
| Best For | New players, one-shots | Most players | Min-maxers, veterans |
| Start → | Go → | Go → | Go → |
📜 The Creation Steps (Reference)
Regardless of method, every character goes through these steps. Your chosen guide walks you through each one.
# Step Page What You Do 1 Pick a Role 01 Pick a Role Choose your archetype from the 10 Roles 2 Generate STATs 02 Stats & Derived Get your 10 core stats (method-dependent) 3 Calculate Derived Stats [[02 Stats & Derived#derived-statistics Derived Statistics]] 4 Run Lifepath 03 Lifepath Generate backstory, personality, connections 5 Assign Skills 04 Skills & Allocation Set your skill levels 6 Record Gear 05 Starting Gear Weapons, armor, gear & outfit 7 Record Cyberware 06 Starting Cyberware Starting chrome + Humanity Loss 8 Visit the Bodega (optional) 07 The Bodega Spend your 500eb on useful gear Total Dice Rolls:
- Streetrat: ~20 rolls (1d10 stats + ~15d10 lifepath + ~4d6 role lifepath)
- Edgerunner: ~29 rolls (10d10 stats + ~15d10 lifepath + ~4d6 role lifepath)
- Complete Package: ~19 rolls (~15d10 lifepath + ~4d6 role lifepath — no stat rolls)
Humanity Loss at creation is a fixed number — no dice needed! You only roll HL dice when buying cyberware during play.
✅ Quick Checklist
Use this to verify you’ve completed everything:
- Role chosen, Role Ability at Rank 4
- STATs set (method-dependent)
- Derived Stats calculated (HP, Death Save, Humanity)
- Lifepath run (cultural origin, personality, background)
- Native language at Rank 4
- Skills assigned
- Weapons, armor, gear & outfit recorded
- Cyberware installed, Humanity adjusted (fixed HL, no dice!)
- Cash noted (500eb for Streetrat/Edgerunner, or remaining budget)
🎉 Done? What’s Next
Your character is ready to hit the streets. Here’s where to go from here:
- Character Sheet Guide — Make sure your sheet is filled out correctly
- How to Play — Learn the core mechanic before your first session
- Combat — Brush up on firefight rules
- Roles — Deep-dive into your Role Ability and how it grows