Dark Heresy character creation supplement - Character Creation Supplement - Fleshing Out an Acolyte

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A character creation supplement for Dark Heresy that provides optional tables and guidance to deepen Acolyte backgrounds. It introduces additional character creation options for player characters and offers Game Master tools for crafting Inquisitor and other non-player characters in the Askellon Sector. The supplement includes references to existing Core Rulebook tables and extensive mechanics tables covering characteristic advances, aptitudes, skill advances, and talent advances, followed by narrative and appearance-focused material for fleshing out an acolyte.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Fleshing Out an Acolyte

Character Creation Overview

Appearance

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creDits Dark heresy character creation supplement Produced and Written by Tim Huckelbery Managing RPG Producer Chris Gerber Graphic Design Taylor Ingvarsson Graphic Design Manager Brian Schomburg Interior Art Taylor Ingvarsson and the Games Workshop Design Studio Managing Art Director Andy Christensen Production Management Eric Knight Executive Game Designer Corey Konieczka Executive Producer Michael Hurley Publisher Christian T. Petersen As always, thanks to everyone at Games Workshop FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES Fantasy Flight Games 1995 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 USA © Games Workshop Limited 2014. Dark Heresy, GW, Games Workshop, the Games Workshop logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000 Role Play, Warhammer 40,000 device,‘Aquila’ Double-Headed Eagle device, and all associated marks, logos, places, names, creatures, races and race insignia/devices/ logos/symbols, vehicles, locations, weapons, units and unit insignia, characters, products and illustrations from the Warhammer 40,000 universe and the Dark Heresy game setting are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world. This edition published under license to Fantasy Flight Publishing Inc. Fantasy Flight Games and the FFG logo are ® of Fantasy Flight Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved to their respective owners. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers. Product Code: DHP02 For more information about the Dark Heresy line, free downloads, answers to rule queries, or just to pass on greetings, visit us online at [www.FantasyFlightGames.com](www.FantasyFlightGames.com) 2 Birth is the Beginning of service. thy service Begins... Welcome, Acolytes, to the Dark Heresy CHaraCter Creation supplement! Here players can find a plethora of additional options to make their Acolytes even more unique, plus provide inspiration for building their character backgrounds and memorable histories. These are in no manner a required part of crafting a new Acolyte, but merely offer suggestions to aid in the process. The Game Master can also use the tables on the following pages to aid in crafting the Acolytes’ Inquisitor or other especially important Non-Player Characters the Acolytes will meet in their adventures across the Askellon Sector. Provided below on this page are commonly referenced tables used in character creation, from pages 80–81 of the Dark Heresy Core Rulebook. Players should reference those pages for further details on advancing characteristics and skill, purchasing talents, and using aptitudes. | Characteristic Advances | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Matching aptitudes
Two One Zero | siMple
100 xp
250 xp
500 xp | interMediate
250 xp
500 xp
750 xp | trained
500 xp
750 xp
1,000 xp | proficient
750 xp
1,000 xp
1,500 xp | expert
1250 xp
1,500 xp
2,500 xp | | Characteristic Aptitudes | | | | --- | --- | --- | | CharaCteristiC
Weapon Skill Ballistic Skill Strength Toughness Agility Intelligence Perception Willpower Fellowship | aptitude 1
Weapon Skill Ballistic Skill Strength Toughness Agility Intelligence Perception Willpower Fellowship | aptitude 2
Offence
Finesse
Offence
Defence
Finesse
Knowledge Fieldcraft
Psyker Social | | Skill Advances
Matching aptitudes
Two One Zero | Known
100 xp
200 xp
300 xp | trained
200 xp
400 xp
600 xp | experienced
300 xp
600 xp
900 xp | Veteran
400 xp
800 xp
1,200 xp | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Talent Advances
Matching aptitudes
Two One Zero | tier One
200 xp
300 xp
600 xp | tier twO
300 xp
450 xp
900 xp | tier three
400 xp

FAQs

Is the supplement required to create a new Acolyte?

No. The supplement provides optional tables and suggestions for additional inspiration and detail, not essential steps.

How can the Game Master use the tables in this supplement?

The Game Master can use the tables to help craft the Acolytes’ Inquisitor and other important non-player characters encountered during adventures across the Askellon Sector.

What kinds of character mechanics are included in the provided tables?

The document includes tables for characteristic advances, characteristic aptitudes, skill advances, and talent advances, including different advancement tiers and matching aptitudes.

Oct 7, 2026

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