GURPS Template Toolkit 1: Characters (April 2014) is a practical, step-by-step advice on how to create good character templates customized to your campaign.
What are Character Templates?[]
- Types of Character Templates
- Occupational Templates, Dramatic Templates, Cultural Templates
- Are Templates Required?
- Optional vs. Mandatory, Scope
- Why Use Templates?
Designing Character Templates[]
- Individual Template Design
- Concept, Cost, Traits, Designing Npc Templates. Finishing Up
- Planning Template Sets
- Span The Space, Identify Key Traits, Build Consistently, Describe The Set
Tricks Of The Trade[]
- Player Choice
- Lenses
- Giving Templates Teeth
- Hidden Traits, Template-Optimal Abilities
- Writing It Up
- Sample Template
Niches[]
- Matching Traits To Challenges
- Matching Challenges To Niches
- One Kind Of Challenge, Several Kinds Of Challenges, Splitting Up Challenges
- From Niches To Templates
Additional Information[]
- Template Toolkit 1: Characters Review (Just Roll 3d6)