(From 2 to 3 would be 18XP) Increase skill: Points x new value (From 2 to 3 would be 3XP) Check for Mastery gain Emphases cost 2XP each Advantages/Ancestors cost XP as listed, record on back Disadvantages give XP as listed, record on back (max. (From 2 to 3 would be 12XP) Check if increase changes Ring rank. 40 XP to build character True Ronin get extra XP: 25 (no path) or 10 (with path) all ronin – Social Disadvantage: Ronin Increase Trait: 4x new value. Heritage tables may be available for your character.

Choose a clan (or if True Ronin, choose if starting path then spend XP) Choose a family, add your trait Choose a school Add your trait, check if increase changes Ring rank Record your school skills (name, starting rank, trait) Record your Honor Record your weapons, gear and money on back of sheet weapon name on front Add your school technique Shugenja: Record Affinity/Deficiency Choose your spells (Mastery Level no higher than insight rank +1 affinity, -1 deficiency) Brotherhood Monks: Choose 3 Kiho Glory starts at 1.0 for most samurai Status starts at 1.0 for most samurai, 0.0 for brotherhood monks and ronin.

Character Creation All Rings and Traits begin at 2 (Void 3 for Brotherhood Monks).

L5r 3rd edition character creation