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Character creation in Windrose allows players to customize their pirate before entering the game world. The player character is described as a freelance courier who is betrayed and left stranded after a job goes wrong, then survives an attack by Blackbeard's forces thanks to a mysterious artifact.
Known features
The Steam Next Fest demo includes a character creation menu. Screenshots show a full-body character model with various customization options available. Based on the demo:
Players can customize physical appearance (face, hair, body type)
The character starts the game shipwrecked, so initial clothing is basic regardless of customization choices
Equipment appearance changes as players find and craft new gear
The developers stated work is ongoing toward "appearance, vanity, and functional gear customization"
Stat distribution
Beyond visual customization, characters are further differentiated through the talent system and stat distribution. Five core attributes (Strength, Agility, Precision, Vitality, Stamina) determine weapon scaling and combat effectiveness. Combined with the wide variety of weapons and armor sets, two characters with identical appearances can play completely differently.
Co-op identity
In multiplayer sessions with up to four players, character creation provides visual distinction between crew members. Each player controls their own customized character, and appearance differences help identify who is who during ship boarding and group combat.
Future expansion
The developers caution that everything in the current build "reflects how we currently see things, with some parts potentially shifting as we test, iterate, and grow." Character creation options are expected to expand throughout Early Access. The current demo represents an early slice of the full game, and cosmetic variety is a natural area for iterative development.