We will be creating characters according to the rules presented in D&D Basic Set Player's Manual.
When creating a character, the ability scores will be determined in order (1. Strength, 2. Intelligence, 3. Wisdom, 4. Dexterity, 5. Constitution, and 6. Charisma). Each ability score will be determined by rolling 3d6 and adding the numbers together (resulting in a score between 3-18).
If the highest ability score rolled is less than 9, then discard those rolls and roll the ability scores again. If two or more ability scores are less than 6, then discard those rolls and roll the ability scores again.
For creating your first character, we will be rolling three sets of abilities by repeating the process noted above three times in a row. You will be allowed to choose one set of ability scores to represent your character. Discard the other two sets.
Once abilities scores are determined, follow the character creation rules located in "Making up a new character" section of the "Characters" chapter of the D&D Basic Set Player's Manual (starting on page 48).
Side Note: The PCs will be starting in the Independent City of Prymdale on the northern shores of Gylgathnora Lake in The Greater Lands of Solmanar. It is an area they are intimately familiar with, perhaps even having grown up in the city.
