# DnD 5e intro (for players)

## Create your character


### 1. Choose a race

<span style="color:red">[See videos or pages recommended below]</span>

See this [informative but annoying](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGjI05XdItM) video and/or this less [informative but watchable](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCn4-thrkoc) video to help you select your race

**Learn more about races at https://www.dndbeyond.com/races or in the PHB file below.**

### 2. Choose a class

<span style="color:red">[See videos or pages recommended below]</span>

See this [informative but annoying](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGjI05XdItM) video and/or this less [informative but watchable](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCn4-thrkoc) video to help you select your class
) video and/or this less [informative but watchable](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKIRN2vY2VA) video to help you select your class

**Learn more about classes at https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes or in the PHB file below.**

### 3. Create your background information
(up to your to decide, as long as is approved by the Dungeon Master)

<span style="color:red">[start thinking about this after reading about races and classes]</span>

* name
* age
* gender
* past
* family
* goals
* temper
* bonds
* personality
* flaws
* (etc...)

## Spells

Depending on your class, you may be able to choose spells (*learned* magic) and/or cantrips (*natural* magic)

**Read more about spells and cantrips at https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells or in the PHB file below.**

## Download:

a) apps (both android and apple):
* <span style="color:red">5e character keep (**needed**)</span>
* D&D 5e rulebook (optional)

b) files (download [here](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t7jmchtn7er9djb/AAA3YURPJQ6KBiMZGEA1K1kxa?dl=0)):

* PHB (player's handbook)
* Character sheet
* optional: Dungeon Master Guide (only if you're curious)