First off, you can get the Dying Earth Quickstart rules from http://www.dyingearth.com (http://www.dyingearth.com) for free.  Check the Downloads page.<br/><br/>This is a Cugel-level game, so you get 60 points to build your character.<br/><br/>Here is a sample character template you can use.  Any item marked with '*' may be generated randomly for more points--please let the GM know and he'll roll these for you.  (For the sartorially challenged, a costume may also be generated, but the results may be...peculiar.)<br/><br/><br/>Name:<br/><br/>Quote:<br/><br/>Facial Features:<br/>Hair:<br/>Notable Mannerisms:<br/><br/>Costume:<br/><br/>*Persuade:<br/>*Rebuff:<br/>*Attack:<br/>*Defence:<br/>Health<br/><br/>Weapons<br/>Melee<br/>Missile<br/><br/>Other Abilities:<br/><br/>Possessions:<br/><br/>Resistances:<br/>Arrogance<br/>Avarice<br/>Gourmandism<br/>Indolence<br/>Pettifoggery<br/>Rakishness<br/><br/>*Magic:<br/><br/>Anyone wishing to use magic should let the GM know and keep a few points spare for spells.