House Rule: Player Levels

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In this campaign, even the players get to level up. Why should your characters have all the fun?

Have you advanced your character a level? You get one, too. Have you lost a character? My condolences, but that also levels you up!

That's right, there are two ways to level up as a player:
1. Have a PC survive long enough to level up
2. Have a PC die

Note: You don't gain a player level if you bring your character back to life.


Player levels only help you when creating a new character. A steady stream of would-be delvers is coming to the Barrows these days, and many will join a good group in exchange for a share of the treasure.

Bonuses are cumulative!
 

Player Level Boons

Player Level	Boon	Notes
1	None	Human only, Basic classes only (Fighter, Cleric, MU, Thief)
2	Roll twice for hit points. Take the higher total.	4HP minimum still applies (first level only)
3	New PC begins at same level as your old PC	Minimum XP for level
4	All basic races are allowed	Elf, Dwarf, Halfling
5	+1d4 consumable magic items, keep your old character's XP	Level appropriate potions, scrolls, etc. Player's choice.
6	New classes, begin with +1 Weapon, +500 starting gold	Ranger, Paladin, Barbarian, Druid, Assassin, Illusionist
7	+2 Attribute points
8	+1 Protective Item
9	No class restrictions for any race	Dwarf Magic-Users, Dual-Classed Humans, etc.
10	1d6 Bonus Hit Points	Cumulative
11	Map to unknown campaign area, +2 Attribute points
12	+2 Weapon OR Choose a monster race	Up to 3HD + Level, No special immunities
13	Randomly Generated Magic Item OR Create a custom class	Class requires GM approval
14	Randomly Generated Magic Item OR Create a custom race	Race requires GM approval
Higher	???