Welcome to our character gallery! Just as a museum showcases art from different periods and styles, this tutorial presents ready-to-play characters from various genres. Some are original creations, while others are loving adaptations of beloved characters from popular media, reimagined for Savage Worlds.
graph TD
A[Character Creation] --> B[Choose Genre]
B --> C[Fantasy]
B --> D[Sci-Fi]
B --> E[Horror]
B --> F[Pulp Adventure]
B --> G[Western]
C --> H[Magic & Monsters]
D --> I[Tech & Space]
E --> J[Fear & Survival]
F --> K[Action & Mystery]
G --> L[Frontier Justice]
Fantasy Characters
From sword and sorcery to high magic adventures
Lyralei Moonwhisper - Original Elven Ranger
"The forest speaks to those who listen with more than their ears."
"Adventure has a way of finding me... usually with its fists swinging!"
Attributes
Agility
d8
Smarts
d8
Spirit
d8
Strength
d8
Vigor
d8
Pulp Powers
Two-Fisted: Attack twice per round without multi-action penalty
Gadgeteer: Create one-use devices on the fly
Photographic Memory: Perfect recall of anything seen or heard
The Adventuring Archaeologist - Inspired by Indiana Jones
"It belongs in a museum! Right after I escape this death trap..."
graph LR
A[Archaeologist] --> B[Find Ancient Artifact]
B --> C[Trigger Death Trap]
C --> D[Dramatic Escape]
D --> E[Fight Villains]
E --> F[Save the Day]
F --> G[It belongs in a museum!]
Western Characters
Gunslingers and frontier heroes
Maria "Dead-Eye" Vasquez - Original Gunslinger
"In this town, justice comes at the speed of a bullet."
Attributes
Agility
d12
Smarts
d6
Spirit
d8
Strength
d6
Vigor
d8
Gunfighting Edges
Quick Draw: Draw as a free action
Speed Load: Reload in one action
Marksman: +1 Shooting if no movement
Hip Shooting: Shoot from the hip at -2 only
Creating Your Own Character
These examples show how Savage Worlds can adapt any character concept. When creating your own:
graph TD
A[Character Concept] --> B[Choose Core Attributes]
B --> C[Select Key Skills]
C --> D[Pick Edges that Fit]
D --> E[Add Flavorful Hindrances]
E --> F[Equip Appropriately]
F --> G[Write Backstory]
G --> H[Ready to Play!]
Conversion Tips
From Popular Media to Savage Worlds
Identify Core Traits: What makes the character iconic?
Translate to Mechanics: Find Edges/Hindrances that match