Name: (Choose a name)

Race: Human (Variant)

Class: Rogue (Swashbuckler)

Background: (Choose a background; Urchin, Noble, Charlatan, or another fitting background would work well with a Swashbuckler)

Alignment: (Choose an alignment; Chaotic Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Neutral are common choices for Swashbucklers)

Ability Scores: (These will depend on your chosen method of ability score generation – Standard Array, Point Buy, or rolling. Assume you've generated scores and assigned them as follows, or adjust based on your chosen method. Remember Swashbucklers benefit from Dexterity and Charisma.)

• Strength: 8 (-1)
• Dexterity: 16 (+3)
• Constitution: 14 (+2)
• Intelligence: 10 (+0)
• Wisdom: 12 (+1)
• Charisma: 15 (+2)

Saving Throws:

• Dexterity: +5 (Proficiency + Dexterity Modifier)
• Constitution: +4 (Proficiency + Constitution Modifier)

Skills: (Choose 4 skills from the Rogue skill list, prioritizing skills that fit your background and playstyle. Examples below, adjust based on background choice.)

• Acrobatics +5 (Dex)
• Deception +4 (Cha)
• Persuasion +4 (Cha)
• Stealth +5 (Dex)

Hit Points: 8 + Constitution Modifier (10 total)

Armor Proficiency: Light Armor, Medium Armor, Shields (Choose Light Armor as specified)

Weapon Proficiency: Simple weapons, martial weapons

Equipment:

• Rapier
• Light Armor (Specify type, e.g., Leather Armor)
• Backpack
• Bedroll
• Mess Kit
• Tinderbox
• 50 feet of rope
• Thieves' tools
• A set of common clothes
• 10 gp

Features and Traits:

• Sneak Attack: 1d6 damage
• Expertise: Choose two skills from your skill list to gain expertise in. (Example: Acrobatics and Stealth)
• Swashbuckler Features:
  • Rakish Audacity: As a bonus action, you can cause one creature within 5 feet of you to have disadvantage on attack rolls against anyone other than you.
  • Fancy Footwork: You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than yours.

Personality Traits: (Describe your character's personality, reflecting their background and alignment)

Ideals: (Describe your character's guiding principles)

Bonds: (Describe your character's important relationships)

Flaws: (Describe your character's weaknesses)

Backstory: (Write a brief backstory explaining your character's past and motivations, tying it to their chosen background and class)

Note: This is a detailed example. You will need to make choices for the bracketed information based on your preferred playstyle and character concept. Remember to consult the official Player's Handbook for detailed rules and options.