Game Statistics: Player characters are described, in game terms, by a set of statistics that define their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses in the game world.
Creating a Character: To create a character, you'll first need a character sheet—a sheet of paper on which to record all information about the new character.
Ability Scores: A character's score in each ability determines whether they have any bonuses or penalties associated with various actions in the game.
Alignment: All beings, whether PCs, NPCs, or monsters, adhere to one of three philosophies or spheres of behavior, known as alignments.
Languages: The native languages a player character speaks are determined by the character's class.