Character creation in Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition

Use this as a checklist, then build your character in RPG Stack.

Copyable facts

5 Auspices: Ahroun, Galliard, Philodox, Ragabash, Theurge
Tribe system: Cultural affiliations like Black Furies, Silver Fangs, Hart Wardens, Ghost Council, Galestalkers
Renown system: Glory (combat), Honor (tradition), Wisdom (spirit)
5 Forms: Homid, Glabro, Crinos, Hispo, Lupus
Gift system: Auspice and Tribe-based powers
Rage mechanics: Fuels transformations and combat

Creation order (from system.json)

Choose Concept, Auspice, and Tribe
Distribute Attributes: Assign values across all 9 attributes — one at 4, three at 3, three at 2, one at 1 (not divided by category)
Distribute Skills: Choose a distribution — Specialist (one at 4, three at 3, three at 2, three at 1), Balanced (three at 3, five at 2, seven at 1), or Jack of All Trades (one at 3, eight at 2, ten at 1)
Choose 3 Skill Specialties
Assign Advantages: 7 Background dots, 2 Merits, 2 Flaws
Assign Renown: 3 dots total (max 2 per category)
Choose 3 Gifts (1 Auspice, 1 Tribe, 1 free)
Pick Touchstones and determine Rage
Calculate derived traits: Health, Willpower, Rage

Examples

Example: Concept first

Start with a simple concept (role + vibe), then choose attributes/skills that support it. You can fill details later.

Example: One signature move

Make sure your sheet supports a signature action you want to do often (investigate, intimidate, hack, heal, etc.).

Common mistakes (smallest fix)

Mistake: Skipping concept and getting lost in options. Fix: Pick a role, pick 2 strengths, pick 1 weakness, then fill details.
Mistake: Not aligning your sheet with the campaign. Fix: Ask what kind of scenes you’ll play (combat, investigation, politics) and build for that.

Key points