Welcome to Gaia! ::

A brief explanation on how to fill out character sheets, as well as some other facts about Dungeons and Dragons you might need to know during the campaigns.

(If something does not appear here, I will update it later. So please do not post anything here, and pm me your questions if you have any. Thank you.)


http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20/article/srd35
Here is all of the information you might need in a non-Gaia format. I will try to keep as much of it as possbile but will summarize the rest as best I can. I will mainly just use this for items, feats, spells, and other long lists I do not feel like rewriting...

Gaia Character Sheet Section II

Hit Points is how much health your character has. Each class has its own different rules regarding how much health you start with and how much you get when you level up, it is these class stats and your constitution modifier (modifiers will be discussed later) that determine how much health you get initially and from level to level. [You will always get at least 1 hit point everytime you level up.] 0 does not mean you are dead, it means you are unconscious until someone wakes you up or if you die, which occurs at -10 hp. But you can be brought to life at most temples and with a few rare kinds of spells or items.

Armor Class is how much defense your character has. It means that the attacker's attack must be equal to or above your character's AC to actually deal damage to you character, so the higher the defense the better.
Armor Class is determined by 10 + [Armor Bonus] + [Dexterity Modifier] + [Size/Natural Bonus] + [Any Other Misc. Modifier]

Speed is how faster your character is. Speeds usually match size, class, and race. The most common speed is 30 feet, this means your character can move 30 feet a round. (But we usually don't pay too close attention to this, unless you are chasing someone or you are being chased.)

Initiative determines in what order you and the others participate in battle or any other scenario where timing is required. It is determined by your [Dexterity Modifier] + [Any Other Misc. Bonuses].

Gaia Character Sheet Section IV (Skills)

Skills are specific talents that your character can become more skilled in. Each skills is affected by an attribute (Strenght, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma) as well as points you divide into your skills. You will start with a few points and will get more when you level up.
The skills you can add points to depend on what class you pick, the class also affects how many points you will get to divide amongst your skills.
During the actual game, the skills (which should be labeled, for example, +1 or -1, depending on the bouses) will be used in different situations in which you choose to use them. You add the skill bonus to your 1d20 roll, in an attempt to get high enough to complete the skill roll successfully.

(Note: If how the skills are set up look odd or confusing, it's just that I moved them into their attribute categories. The first cluster is the Strength category, next is the Dexterity category, then the Constitution category, and so forth...)
(About Class Skills: Each class has its own favorite skills, mark these skills with a (C) in your character sheet so you know which ones are yours. Also, Class Skills are the only skills you can modify with points you get from leveling up.)


Strength Category:
(To figure out the skill level in this categories take [Strength Modifier] + [Point Modifier] + [Any Misc. Modifiers])

Climb is how skilled your character is at climbing walls, rope, and other obstacles.
Jump is the skill that affects how well, how high, and how far your character can jump. This is useful when trying to jump across a gap or up to a higher platform.
Swim controls how well your character can swim and how long it takes you to swim through water.


Dexterity Category:
(To figure out the skills level in this category take [Dexterity Modifier] + [Point Modifier] + [Any Misc. Modifier])

Balance controls how well your character can balance as they walk across a beam or on a ledge without falling off.
Hide is how well your character can hide in the environment.
Move Silently is how well your character sneaks around without being detected.
Open Lock is the skill that affects how well your character can pick locks, opening them without a key.
Ride is how well your character can ride animals, creatures, or machines.
Sleight of Hand is how well you are with tricks with the hand, moving your hands quickly to trick people.
Tumble affects how well your character can roll out of a fall without being hurt.
Use Rope shows how well your character is at using rope, such as tying it into knots or lifting/pulling something with a rope. (Climbing the rope is considered to be part of the Climb skill.)


Constitution Category:
(To figure out the skills level in this category take [Constitution Modifier] + [Point Modifier] + [Any Misc. Modifier])

Concentration is how much focus your character has, which can affect if they are distracted by something or if they can use difficult incantations.


Intelligence Category:
(To figure out the skills level in this category take [Intelligence Modifier] + [Point Modifier] + [Any Misc. Modifier])

Craft (-type-) is your character's skill at creating objects (For example: Arrows or Potions). You class may assign you a specific Craft or simply a limited number of them, but if the class does not assign one then you may select your own Craft.
Decipher Script determines how well your character is at deciphering code or secret messages. (Normal languages that your character knows does not require using the Decipher Script skill.)
Disable Device is how skilled your character is at disabling traps without setting them off.
Forgery is how skilled your character is at forging documents or signatures.
Knowledge (-type-) is you character's specialty in knowing about a certain subject (example: history or magic). Like craft, certain classes will allow you to pick your own, while others do not allow it, and some will automatically select the Knowledge skill for you.
Search affects how well your character is at searching through boxes, corpses, or rooms to find items or treasure.
Spellcraft is used to see if your character's spell succeeded, it is similar to the attack phase during battles. (A successful spell needs to be 13 or higher.)


Wisdom Category:
(To figure out the skills level in this category take [Wisdom Modifier] + [Point Modifier] + [Any Misc. Modifier])

Heal is how good your character is at healing themselves and other, with bandages and other supplies. (A successfull heal is attained at 15, which heals one hitpoint. For every number higher than 15, one more hitpoint is healed.)
Listen is how well your character can hear others, this is handy when trying to listen for what is on the other side of a door.
Profession (-type-) works in the same way as the Craft and Knowledge skills. This skill determines how good your character is at a job, such as blacksmithing, locksmithing, or fletching.
Sense Motive is how well your character can sense another's motives.
Spot is how good your character is at seeing others far away, in the dark, or those who are sneaking.
Survival determines how well your character can adapt in the wild, keeping themselves and others fed and well in forests, caves, mountains, and other locations in nature.


Charisma Category:
(To figure out the skills level in this category take [Charisma Modifier] + [Point Modifier] + [Any Misc. Modifier])

Appraise is your character's skill at telling the actual price of an item.
Bluff is how well your character can bluff to trick others into believing you.
Diplomacy is how persuasive you are during diplomatic events, persuading the opposing party into agreeing with you.
Disguise determines your character's skill in disguising themselves to trick others into believing that they are someone else.
Escape Artist affects how well your character is at escaping restraints, such as hand cuffs and rope bindings.
Gather Information is how skilled our character is at gathering important or additional information from others.
Handle Animal allows your character to tame and train animals, or to calm wild ones and cause them not to attack.
Intimidate is how well your character can use their words or actions to inspire fear in others.
Perform (-type-) is your character's skill at entertaining others with a quick or long performance, depening on the players choice. Examples of Perform skills include playing musical instruments, dancing, or acting. (It is similar to other skills like Craft, Knowledge, and Profession.)
Use Magic Device is used like the the attack phase during battles with more complicated magical items, such as wands.

Gaia Character Sheet Section VI, VII, VIII

Under "Weapons", the weapons your character uses are placed. Along with the name of the weapons, their attack bonus, damage, and criticals should be listed. And if they have any enchantments of special abilities, they should be listed too.
(Example: Longsword [Attack Bonus: +1] (Damage: 1d8

) {Critical: 19-20/x2} )
(

= +[Strength Modifier] for melee weapons and +[Dexterity Modifier] for ranged weapons.)
[Weapons are listed with equipment in the website provided on the top of Page 1.]

(Note on Criticals: In the example it says 19-20/x2. This means if, during the attack roll [1d20], you roll a 19 or twenty then you get a critical hit. And the x2 is how much more damage you will deal as a bonus, in this case multiply the damage you deal by 2.)

In the "Armor" category, you put down all the pieces of armor, shields, as well as enchanted rings and necklaces. For the enchanted items, simply put down the name and the enchantment provided by it. For the armor, put down the name, the AC (Armor Class) bonus, its speed, and any enchantments it has.
(Item Example: Ring of the Wise (+2 Wisdom))
(Armor Example: Leather Armor [+2 AC] {30 feet} (Enchantment: None))
[Armor is listed with equipment in the website provided on the top of Page 1.]

In "Other Equipment" you place the other, misc. equipment that your character has that is not a weapon or armor they are using. This category includes all of items, such as spellbooks, torches, and any other item that you might think of.
[Equipment is listed on the website provided at the top of Page 1.]


Money Exchange Rate
Copper Pieces (CP) = 1/100 GP [Like a U.S. Penny]
Silver Pieces (SP) = 1/10 GP [Like a U.s. Dime]
Gold Pieces (GP) = 1 GP
Platinum Pieces (PP) = 10 GP

(Note: You will start with 100 gold.)


Bio/Description/Picture is simply where you make your character more descriptive by telling their story and providing more details on how they look. (Perhaps with a picture.)