Using races and classes available at launch, which would be the best for the lead character? I'm thinking a big benefit is gained from having strong skill levels in Persuasion, Intimidation, and Deception because you lead all the dialogues. Sleight of Hand very useful for...inventory expansion. I lean towards spell casting as a preference. My two suggestions:
I want the same for my first char, thats why I want to be a single class lore bard.
Bards are great skill monkeys and have good control spells, take spells from other classes for damage.
Charlatan background for deception + sleigh of hand
With the old race system I wanted a drow so I can start dex+cha 16 and have superior darkvision.
Now I have to look what exactly each race gets. Skill profiencies would be most useful.
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