Mini Character Sheet (for DnD 5e)

This kit is intended to be able to contain everything a player in Dungeons & Dragons 5e needs for levels 1-5. Everything fits into an ordinary Altoids tin with zero modifications. Most of the components are 3D printed and require minimal sanding and supports. Decorative, yet simple, embossment is in the design to give a fun and enjoyable appearance for all DnD lovers.

This design takes the classic character sheet and shrinks it down to the size of a business card! Stats that change frequently, such as HP and spell slots, are part of the 3D print design as dials or slides. Any additional information that cannot fit onto the character sheet can be added to a mini journal. This kit also fits one set of mini RPG dice which can be purchased from a local board game store or online. Sheets for filling out your character details are provided in “.pdf'' format. I use fillable spell cards from DnDMustHaves. His design is intended for regular playing cards so some crafty downsizing is needed to fit them into this box. You can purchase his fillable pdfs for a low price on Etsy (they're awesome!). Since the standard 24mm figurine doesn't fit into an Altoids container. I have included a little tutorial on how to make your own detachable figurine. Most of the 3D files were constructed in FreeCAD, with some additional work done using Blender and Inkscape. The fillable pdfs were made using MS PowerPoint and PDFEscape.

• 3D Printer (Intended for FDM, but resin should also work, let me know)
• Altoids Container (approximate dimensions: 95mm x 60mm x 20mm)
• 1 set of Mini RPG dice (10mm)
• Printing paper (Letter) & Printer (A4 might work fine, let me know)

Optional:

• Soft Leather (95mm x 52mm)
• Hole punch (1/8”)
• Clear Packing Tape
• String (250mm)

In order to fit a typical 24mm figurine to fit into the box, the model will need to have a detachable base. There are 2 main ways of doing this:

1. Print an image of your character on suitable cardstock paper and attach to a standard plastic base.

OR

2. Use a 3D modeling program (such as Blender) to create pegs on your figurine to attach to a modified plastic base with matching holes. For a tutorial on how to do this see the embed video (Sorry for any poor quality or unclear steps).

This project was printed on a FlashForge Adventurer 3 (FDM printer) with the following settings:
Layer Height: 0.08mm Perimeter Shells: 3 Fill Density: 20% (Hexagon)

Stl File List:

• 1st_lvl_SpellSlot
• 2nd_lvl_SpellSlot
• 3rd_lvl_SpellSlot
• Character_Sheet_Base
• Character_Sheet_Cover
• HP_Dial

All parts were printed simultaneously. The “SpellSlots” and “HP_Dial” were printed vertically which in my case provided better embossment details than a horizontal orientation (If using a resin printer, horizontal should be best). The “HP_Dial” required some supports and the “Character_Sheet_Base” required minor supports under the upper triangular boss over the HP Dial placement area (may not be needed on other printers).

Character Sheet

Using the pdf. file: “Mini Character Sheet (fillable)”, enter all the information of your character. The placing of the information is clarified in more detail on the second page of the .pdf if needed. Then once completed, print and cut. Laminate it using packing tape, and trim the excess tape.

Spell Cards (Optional)

Buy and fill out the fillable spell cards from DnDMustHaves as directed in his instructions. Screenshot the filled out cards and paste it into Powerpoint or Word. Downsize the images so that the spell cards are <50mm (<2”) in width. Print and cut them out. Laminate them using packing tape, and trim the excess tape.

Journal

Using the pdf. file: “Journal Pages (fillable)”, enter all the information you haven’t added to the previous paper such as money, equipment, traits, and other notes (people, places, and other things for referencing). I added tab names to help navigating the information. I also prefer to number the pages as well so that I don’t mix them up after cutting them all (plus I’ll know if another hero swipes a page from me). Then print and cut! Apply Scotch tape to the binding edge of the sheets of paper (the tape will help prevent tearing during use).

Assembly Methods:

1. Cut out a leather rectangle 95mm x 52mm. Skive the edges. Cut grooves crossways at 42mm from the short edges to help the leather bend tight for the binding edge. Use the ⅛” hole punch to place 2 holes 9mm outside of the grooves. space them 20mm apart. This is done on each side for a total of 4 holes. Punch 2 holes in each page spaced 20mm apart and 5mm from the edge of the information pages.
   Thread the string from the front side of the leather cover. Make sure the ends are even. Organize the journal pages and thread them a few at a time. Once all the pages are in, thread the string through the back holes of the cover. Flip over the journal and tie the string in a knot. (pages can easily be removed or added by untying and rethreading).
   
   OR
2. Punch a hole in the upper corner in the taped section of each page. Organize the pages and bind by threading a fastener through the hole and tying off (i.e.: a twist tie, zip tie, or string)

1. Insert the Organizer into the Altoids tin. This is easiest if you insert the figurine/dice side first.
2. Place the Journal, dice, and figurine inside their respective places.
3. Insert the HP_Dial into its place, if there is some difficulty then you will need to lightly file the tight areas to allow it to fit with ease. Once in, it should rotate easily without any issues.
4. Insert the Spell Slot pieces, these should fit without any issue (depending on your 3D print quality). File if the slots are difficult to adjust.
5. Place the Character_Sheet_Cover piece on the embossed squares of the Character_Sheet_Base. It should snap into place. If it is loose, you can lightly apply a little glue at the embossed tabs if desired.
6. Slide the laminated character sheet into the Character_Sheet_Base. If the fit is too tight, then the sheet will bow away. In this case carefully trim the ends until it fits flat against the base.
7. Place the assembled character sheet into the tin. If you made spell cards, place them on top.

Close the lid and head out on your adventure!

If you liked this project and want to see more of my work, then let me know. I have a lot that has yet to be published, so I'm sure any feedback will encourage me to get it out to the world sooner. Feel free to check out other 3D projects I've made over on MyMiniFactory.