Creating a Character in Jushara
Welcome to the Jushara WorldAnvil page!
Step by Step Guide: How to roll a character
This page is the starting point for creating a character in the world of Jushara, as there are divergences between core 5th Edition dungeons and dragons and Jushara. Most things remain the same, but there are some differences. Many of these custom options have been worked around or created on D&D beyond, so feel free to ask!
We recommend using D&D Beyond for character creation. You can login on THIS PAGE by either using a Gmail, Twitch, AppleID or creating a D&D Beyond Account. This is all free.
After signing up for D&D Beyond please go to THIS SITE for access to the Jushara campaign.
D&D Beyond settings
Below is what is turned on, what is turned off, what is optional and what is not.
Character Preferences:
• Homebrew content - On
• Advancement Type: XP
• Hit Point Type: Fixed
• Use Prerequisites - Feats - Off if your character uses any racial feat from XGTE
• Optional Class Features - On
• Race Selection - Please select Jushara version of races on D&D Beyond. Refer to the list below for possibilities.
• Ability Score Selection: Standard Array or Point Buy
• Free Feat - excluding “Lucky”
SPECIAL NOTE: Anything from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything needs to be approved by Hopper.
Step 1: Culture
Characters in Jushara are given an additional beneficial trait ; Culture. Species defines a large chunk of what you are, but culture and ethnicity sculpt a lot of Who you are.
Culture is an additional axis, compared to vanilla 5th Edition. In a world where nations are not typically isolated enclaves of a single species, there are often many different ethnic groups and species making up a single culture. Cultures confer additional benefits, stacked on top of your core traits. It's advisable to choose this early on, as it provides inspiration and flavor to you as you mold your character from raw imagination. Also, it allows you to maximize the benefits by not "doubledipping" on bonuses.
At this time, almost all gameplay in the Sundered Realms is focused on the Continent of Thrask. The Cultures here are primarily drawn from this continent. This is a complete list of what has been created, but not the upper limits, many smaller regions, areas and nooks and crannies remain to be catalogued, so if there is something a player wants to play or see that better fits their vision, Hopper will do his best to work with you to build that together. The summaries of the cultures include the primary demographics as well as any restrictions. These demographics are guidelines, and most PCs can be from anywhere.
Where can you find the cultures of Jushara?
So glad you asked! Below is a list of cultures in Jushara. Each will give you extra bonuses for your character. Select one in your "race" choice on D&D Beyond.
Cultures of Thrask:
Aylerian Democratic Republic, - Elves, Half-Elves, Firbolgs, Goblins. No Dwarves.
Ankamooran Fallen Kingdom, Vikingesqe - Jotun, Humans
Brevani Oligarchy, coastal nation. Spanish Inspired. Humans, Halflings, Elves
Braydon Plutocratic Empire, Romanesque. Human, Halfling, Jotun
Calibani Mageocracy, North African inspired - Human, Gnome, Elven
Dustlands Nomads 9 clans of primarily nomadic tribes. Loosely bedouin/polynesian inspired. Humans, Elves, Half Elves, Halflings.
Dwarven Remanants A mix of options, but highly isolated. Dwarve only.
Ertazian Theocracy, Almost exclusively human, only humans and dwarves permitted.
Fenfolk Loose Confederacy of small villages. no dominant species or restrictions.
Freestate Citizen Free Cities, independent areas and regions. No specific demographics or restrictions.
Haladi Monarchy, Halflings and Goblins. Loosely Canadian inspired.
Kalroki Tribal Republic, Goblins. no specific inspiration.
Kenku Nomads Nomadic groups, almost exclusively Kenku, Though halflings and gnomes occasionally are welcome.
Mistfolk of Mesthelien No central authority. Region of magical darkness. Many less common species and dark loving folks.
Quarrelian Monarchy, crumbling empire. Germanic inspired. Humans and Gnomes.
Reshi Confederacy of 7 city states. Human and Kenku
Sagurim Nomadic Herdsfolk. no specific inspiration. No specific Demographics.
Shellborne of the Everlake Nomadic villages. Halfling, Gnome, some human. loosely mediterranean inspired.
Telosian Elected Monarchy, french inspired. Human, Elf, Firbolg
Yorgen(Culture) Plutocratic Republic, biggest city on thrask. New York inspired.
Cultures in Nearby Regions:
Keldon Tribal Elected Monarchy, british clansfolk inspired. Human, Jotun
Greckan Corsair Loose alliance of Corsairs, Pirates and Armed Merchantmen. no direct influences. Boven somewhat uncommon, no other dominant demographics.
All of these cultures are selectable inside the Jushara "races" in the D&D selection screen. This leads us to the next step.
Step 2: Species
Some species may be added later, but at this time this is what's available to play.
Common Species
• Elve
. • Summer Elve
. • Spring Elve
. • Autumn Elve
• Half-Elve
• Halfling
• Human
• Gnome
Uncommon Species
• Goblin
• Goliath
• Kenku
Rare Species
• Firbolg
Very Rare Species
• Ensparked - requires level 4 existing character.
• Dwarf - requires conversation with GM.
• Winter Elve- requires level 4 existing character.
• Boven - requires level 4 existing character.
Step 3: Ability Scores
As mentioned above, please use either "point buy" or "standard array" for your ability scores.
Step 4: Background
Choose a background, in addition to the standard 5e backgrounds available from the core books, there are also Additional Backgrounds available in the Jushara World for you to choose.
“I want a custom background - how do i do that?”
If none of the Backgrounds fit the character you're looking to play, talk to Hopper, they can help you figure out what will suit you best, or come up with something more tailored to your character.
Step 5: Kyneslund Characters
If your character is being made for the Kyneslund Westmarches style campaign, choose a free feat, other than "Lucky".
Level your character to level 2, all Kyneslund characters start at level 2.
Step 6: How to get that shiny new character in a Game
After you've made a character and you're ready to join the campaign there are simple steps to start adventuring.
1 - Find a group in the discord, or on your own.
2 - Check the calendar for availability
3 - Confirm with Hopper
4 - Schedule with Hopper or Bill
5 - Decide what you want to do
6 - Use the job posting board found on Discord or simply come up with something on your own
7 - Inform Hopper so they can plan
Discord is optional, but highly encouraged, some things in the world can only be put together or discovered by talking to other players.....
