A character sheet in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition serves as a record of all the essential information and statistics for a player’s character. Here are the basics typically found on a character sheet:

1. Character Name: The name of the player character.
2. Class: The character’s chosen class (e.g., Fighter, Wizard, Rogue).
3. Race: The character’s race (e.g., Human, Elf, Dwarf).
4. Background: The character’s background, which provides additional skills and roleplaying hooks.
5. Alignment: The character’s moral and ethical alignment (e.g., Lawful Good, Chaotic Neutral).
6. Level: The character’s current level, which determines their abilities and progression.
7. Experience Points (XP): The amount of experience the character has earned toward leveling up.
8. Ability Scores: The six core ability scores: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Each is represented by a numerical value.
9. Proficiency Bonus: A bonus that applies to various rolls based on the character’s level.
10. Armor Class (AC): The character’s defense score against attacks.
11. Hit Points (HP): The character’s current and maximum health points.
12. Skills: A list of skills the character is proficient in, indicating their associated ability modifier.
13. Saving Throws: The character’s proficiency in saving throws, indicating their ability to resist certain effects.
14. Attacks and Spellcasting: A list of the character’s weapons and attacks, as well as any spells they can cast.
15. Equipment: The items the character carries, including weapons, armor, and other gear.
16. Features and Traits: Special abilities, racial traits, and class features unique to the character.
17. Personality Traits, Ideals, Bonds, and Flaws: Details that help define the character’s personality and roleplaying opportunities.
18. Spell Slots: For spellcasting classes, the character’s available spell slots for different spell levels.
19. Spell List: The list of spells the character knows or has prepared, depending on their class.
20. Background Information: Additional details about the character’s backstory, appearance, and personal history.

A character sheet helps players keep track of their character’s development and abilities as the game progresses. It’s essential for both the player and the Dungeon Master to reference during the game to resolve actions and determine outcomes. Character sheets can be either digital or physical, and various resources, including official D&D character sheets, can be found online to help players organize their character’s information effectively.