Characters in Isekai
This article discusses backgrounds, races, and classes that can be used to create a character in the world of Isekai. While most options and combinations are completely valid there are a few that are locked to a certain race or circumstance. Additionally, the idea of multiclassing has limitations. When seeking to create a character give thought to the story that makes them into the person they are today, those that wish to have multiple classes should realize that actual devices in the world must be the sources of obtaining those classes.
For instance, if you want to take a level in Fighter and you are currently a Warlock or a Wizard then you should seek to find a martial teacher to justify the class change. Inversely if you are a Rogue and want to delve into secrets of the arcane, you will need a method of doing so. Some classes are completely incompatible in Isekai, for instance, if you are a Cleric in service of a specific god and you wish to become a Warlock the patron must be one that aligns with your god or risk losing your divine given powers.
The story that is being told should always be the focal point and the vehicle for multiclassing, not the other way around. Be sure to discuss any end goals that you have in the way of mechanics so you understand the implications and ambitions that you will need to pursue to make a specific and diversely disciplined character.
Backgrounds
Custom backgrounds are denoted with a
Backgrounds
The backgrounds listed below and in the Lives of Isekai article are considered the only playable backgrounds in the world of Isekai. Many of these are customizable to your character, but other backgrounds can be created to fit the specific need of a character.Custom backgrounds are denoted with a
Races
Aasimar
Centaur
Changeling
Clawfane
Deep Fairy
Dragonborn
Duergar
Dwarf
Drow
Eladrin
Elf
Fairy
Firbolg
Genasi
Goliath
Half-Elf
Halfling
Half-Orc
Human
Kenku
Kobold
Lizardfolk
Loxodon
Merfolk
Minotaur
Mousefolk
Otterfolk
Phorcydes
Tabaxi
Tiefling
Tortle
Triton
Ursakin
Warforged Custom races are denoted with a
Races
The people found within Isekai are varied and many. The races listed below and in the Races & Cultures of Isekai article are considered the only playable races in the world of Isekai. Many of these races have a variety of subraces so that you many customize your character further. New playable races will be added very rarely. AarakocraAasimar
Centaur
Changeling
Clawfane
Deep Fairy
Dragonborn
Duergar
Dwarf
Drow
Eladrin
Elf
Fairy
Firbolg
Genasi
Goliath
Half-Elf
Halfling
Half-Orc
Human
Kenku
Kobold
Lizardfolk
Loxodon
Merfolk
Minotaur
Mousefolk
Otterfolk
Phorcydes
Tabaxi
Tiefling
Tortle
Triton
Ursakin
Warforged Custom races are denoted with a
Classes
Barbarian
Bard
Blood Hunter
Channeler
Cleric
Cook
Dark Knight
Druid
Fighter
----Gunslinger (Homebrew archetype by Matt Mercer, only useable by humans)
Geomancer
Keeper
Magus
Monk
Paladin
Pugilist
Ranger
Red Mage
Rogue
Rune Mage
----Permanent Script (archetype, only useable by elves)
Shaman
Sorcerer
Spellbinder
Spiritualist
Swordmage
Warlock
Witch
----Homebrew class, only useable by female characters
Wizard
Custom classes are denoted with a
Classes
The people of Isekai are varied and many, with a wide range of talents and professions. The classes listed below and in the Professions of Isekai are considered the only playable races in the world of Isekai. Many of the classes have subclasses that allow you to pick in depth professions for your characters. New classes and subclasses will be added to the list periodically. AlchemistBarbarian
Bard
Blood Hunter
Channeler
Cleric
Cook
Dark Knight
Druid
Fighter
----Gunslinger (Homebrew archetype by Matt Mercer, only useable by humans)
Geomancer
Keeper
Magus
Monk
Paladin
Pugilist
Ranger
Red Mage
Rogue
Rune Mage
----Permanent Script (archetype, only useable by elves)
Shaman
Sorcerer
Spellbinder
Spiritualist
Swordmage
Warlock
Witch
----Homebrew class, only useable by female characters
Wizard
Custom classes are denoted with a
Languages
Abyssal
Astral
Celestial
Centaurian
Common
Dark Sylvan
Dark Speech
Deep Dwarvish
Deep Speech
Deep Silent Languages
Djinn
Draconic
Druidic
Dwarvish
Elvish
Feline
Forked Tongue
Giant
Goblin
Gnoll
Halfling
Infernal
Loxon
Merrian
Orc
Ottertian
Phorcydic
Primordial
Aquan
Clawn
Grung
Auran
Ignan
Terran
Squeakan
Sylvan
Taurian
Thieves' Cant
Tritonic
Undercommon
Ursarin
The Ancient Version of any Language Languages that are not available for players to learn or require special circumstances are denoted with a
Languages
The languages of Isekai are varied and full of dialects. Below is a chart of the common and uncommon languages used throughout the world. This list may be updated often but they will mostly be tied to races and civilizations. It should also be assumed that most languages have an 'ancient' version that is not spoken or easily learnable, the trademark of these languages is that they share enough with the modern versions that a character could spend time to translate a piece if they understand the base language. AarakocranAbyssal
Astral
Celestial
Centaurian
Common
Dark Sylvan
Dark Speech
Deep Dwarvish
Deep Speech
Deep Silent Languages
Djinn
Draconic
Druidic
Dwarvish
Elvish
Feline
Forked Tongue
Giant
Goblin
Gnoll
Halfling
Infernal
Loxon
Merrian
Orc
Ottertian
Phorcydic
Primordial
Aquan
Clawn
Grung
Auran
Ignan
Terran
Squeakan
Sylvan
Taurian
Thieves' Cant
Tritonic
Undercommon
Ursarin
The Ancient Version of any Language Languages that are not available for players to learn or require special circumstances are denoted with a
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