NearFuture5e is a custom campaign setting I designed using the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition rules combined with rules on firearms and explosives from the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and some home brew ideas.

The NearFurture5e setting is most easily described as a world much like our own, but with completely different geography and history, and about 20 years ahead in technology.

DOWNLOAD 3RD-LEVEL CHARACTER SHEETS

I home brewed nine 3rd-level character sheets which have been played in several one-shots plus an ongoing campaign. You can try them out yourself and offer me feedback on them, if you like. Go ahead and download them here: https://joe.nittoly.ca/project/nearfuture5e-3rd-level-character-sheets/

CHARACTER DESIGN APPROACH

My design approach to these characters was to imagine a modern, symbolic translation of the classic D&D fantasy classes into a non-magic, near-future setting. To that end, here is a rough breakdown of each NearFuture character’s fantasy origin:

• The Bruiser, a big tough brawler, was inspired by the Barbarian
• The Face, a fast-talking charmer, was inspired by the Bard
• The Gunman, a mercenary who follows a strict code, was inspired by the Paladin
• The Loreseeker, an explorer with a curiosity for ancient lore, was inspired by the Druid
• The Med Tech, a paramilitary paramedic and rogue pharmacist, was inspired by the Cleric
• The Prowler, a stealthy break-and-enter specialist, was inspired by the Rogue
• The Soldier, a modern military contractor, was inspired by the Fighter
• The Technologist, a genius inventor, was inspired by the spell-casters.
• The Tracker, a survivalist style outdoorsman, was inspired by the Ranger