DND 5E Character Creator Contest

Have a D&D character you always wanted to create? Do you want to compete against others on your storytelling and character building skills? Download a custom Kitsune Kon Character sheet from the button below or Physical printed copies will be available at the convention from Tabletop and create a character for D&D 5e.

Instructions

1. Print out our custom Creator Contest character sheet. Physical copies must be turned in for determination.
   

2. Follow requirements listed below and further described on the character sheet to complete your character.

3. Submit your completed character sheet at Kitsune Kon Tabletop Game Library by 4pm on Saturday (July 12, 2025).

4. Awards at 9pm Saturday (July 12, 2025) in panel room 3 (across from tabletop library) You must be present to claim prizes!

Contest Requirements

Create a Level 5 Character

• 2014 Rules.

• Using point buy or standard array (pg. 13 in the Player’s Handbook).

• Any official D&D 5e 2014 material for everything but background.
  

• Any Background (Does not need to be official [Homebrews allowed] but should match up with number of proficiencies, etc.).

  • Please provide a brief explanation for any changes from core DnD backgrounds!

• Stay within the allotted space of the provided character sheet.

Allotted Spaces

• First Page (the main page):

  • Standard character sheet, fill out with accurate mechanics that still tell a story.

  • Talk about how they fight or use their powers or features.

• Second Page (Background):

  • Greeting: How do they introduce themselves?

  • Backstory: What did they do before they became an adventurer? Why did they become an adventurer?

  • Allies/enemies: Who do they adventure with? Or avoid?

  • Adventure: What did they do to reach level 5?

  • Loot: What did they find on the adventure? What are their future plans?
    

• Third page (Spells):

  • Spell Sheet: accurate spell count and notes, and how they cast spells.

  • Description of Judging criteria.
    

• Fourth Page (Art):

  • A description of their physical appearance using words and hand drawn art.

  • Art Should come from you, a little art goes a long way.
    

• Fifth Page:

  • Information on Awards (no need to do anything with this page).
    

• Sixth Page (Judging):

  • Checklist for the contest.

  • Rubric for the judges use.
    

Awards/Prizes

• Best in class: One for each class (13) and one for multi-class (1)

• Top 10 based on Rubric from Judges

• Top 3 for Best Art

• 1 Tragic Award

• 1 Mystery Award

Judging

These are a few things to consider when making your character

• Backstory:

  • What did your character do before they started adventuring?

  • Why are they adventuring?

  • Are they brave and heroic? A bit of a coward? Somewhere in between?

  • What made them this way?

  • What experiences have shaped their view of the world?
    

• Adventure:

  • How did they get to level 5?

  • What loot did they get?

  • Did they learn anything?

  • Did it change their attitude or the way they see things?

  • What are their Future plans?
    

• Role Play:

  • How do they roleplay?

  • What are their strengths and flaws?

  • Do their skills, spells, and equipment make sense with their backstory? (Avoid describing them as clumsy if they have a high Dexterity score, for example.)
    

• Mechanics:

  • Are they built correctly? (correct level, ability scores, skills, etc.)

  • How do they play?

  • Do they seem fun to play?

  • Maybe describe your character’s approach to combat and/or problem solving.
    

• Art/Physical description:

  • A little art goes a long way!

  • What does your character look like?

  • What do they carry on their person at all times?

  • Whether or not you’re a great artist, describe them for us anyway, please!

  • And remember you can add art anywhere on the character sheet!
    

• Judge’s Choice:

  • Judges love unique characters!

  • What would a DM like?
    

For more questions and/or clarifications please see us at the Tabletop booth.