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Characters · Updated 2026-05-22

Character Creation

LotNR generation, 160 build XP, in-clans first, and the monthly XP scale.

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Follow Laws of the Night Revised character generation (page 62). New characters are created on Haller Games.

Experience traits

Active characters based in Bridgeport get the maximum allowable XP on the first of the month, per OWbN bylaws and the sliding scale.

Spent XPMonthly award
0–20012 experience points
201–40010 experience points
401+8 experience points

Generation steps

  1. Concept and backstory.
  2. Distribute 7 / 5 / 3 Traits across Physical, Social, and Mental.
  3. Choose five Ability Traits.
  4. Morality and Virtues: distribute 7 Virtue Traits. Path characters do not receive the bonus Conscience and Self-Control a humane vampire receives at generation. Add Conscience/Conviction to Self-Control/Instinct — that is starting Morality.
  5. Starting disciplines:
  • Humanity: 3 in-clan disciplines.
  • Path of Enlightenment: 4 in-clan disciplines.
  1. Spend 5 Freebie Traits.

Out-of-clan disciplines are purchased after the character is officially in play.

Extra freebies

SourceReturn
Up to 5 Negative Attribute Traits1 for 1, maximum 6 Freebies from this
Degenerate Morality by 1+2 Freebies
One Derangement+2 Freebies (Malkavians take an additional derangement to benefit)
Up to 7 Flaws1 Freebie per Flaw point

The 160 XP fund

All starting characters are awarded 160 XP, the OWbN maximum. Submit a base sheet without the experience, plus concept and background. Staff then awards the build experience.

  • Build XP may be used to max in-clans at generation if the player chooses.
  • No out-of-clan discipline may be purchased above Basic before entering play.
  • Merits cost double when purchased with experience.
  • In-clan disciplines must be maximized before purchasing Advanced.

100 XP for characters eligible under the January 2026 proposal who missed the 160 XP fundraiser must be approved by the Head Storyteller.

With 160 starting XP, there is no reason we can’t have our own in-clans maxed.

See also