While I’ve made more than my fair share of characters during the playtest I couldn’t wait to create a new one using the Basic pdf that was released today.
Have a look
Race: Mountain Dwarf male Class: Fighter Level : 1 Alignment: neutral good Background: Folk Hero
STR 17 (+3); DEX 10 (+0); CON 16 (+3); INT 10 (0); WIS 14 (+2); CHA 10 (+0)
HD D10; HP: 13; Saves: STR, CON; Proficiency: +2; AC 19
Languages: Common, Dwarfish
Skills: Athletics, Animal Handling, Perception, Survival; Tool Proficiencies: Artisan Tools (Brewer), vehicles (land) Fighter Traits: Fighting Style Defense (when wearing armor get a +1 to AC; )Second Wind (use bonus action on my turn to regain 1D10+level in HP)
Folk Hero Feature: Rustic Hospitality
Armor: Chain mail (AC 16; stealth disadvantage), Shield +2 AC; Melee
Weapons: Warhammer +5 attack; 1D8+3 bludgeoning; versatile (1d10)
Equipment: Explorer’s pack, shovel, iron pot, Common clothes, Brewer Supplies, Belt pouch, 10 GP
Trinket: A silver skull the size of a coin
Defining Event: I stood alone against a terrible monster
Personality Trait: If someone is in trouble I am always ready to lend a hand
Ideal: Respect
Bond: I protect the user those who cannot protect themselves
Flaw: I have trouble trusting my allies
As far as fighters go at least I noticed no difference in creating a first level character between now and the last playtest material. I’ve not yet compared higher levels but so far I’m happy little has chanced with my favored class.
