Cairn Character Sheet
A 6-page character journal for Cairn 2e — character sheet, inventory, notes, hireling, beasts & vehicles, and party roster. Printable and fillable. Free.
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I made this in Minva's own design style — a layout that matches how I think about a Cairn character, with enough space to actually write in and something that feels good to put on the table. I also added extra tracking sheets for the things that come up in longer campaigns: hirelings, beasts and vehicles, and a full party roster.
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What's inside
- Page 1Character Sheet — Name, background, age, attributes (current/max), HP, armor, deprived status. Open blocks for traits, bond, omen, and scars.
- Page 2Inventory & Items — All 10 slots with fatigue checkboxes, gold, 8 petty item slots, 6 background detail slots, and a full page for item notes.
- Page 3Notes — Full page for session logs, landmarks, companions, and dangers survived.
- Page 4Hireling — Duplicate as needed. Full stat block with equipment, petty items, and traits & notes.
- Page 5Beasts & Vehicles — 8-row table for mounts, carts, and companions, plus a full notes area.
- Page 6Party Roster — Four blocks for party composition, shared resources, allies & enemies, and locations & lore.
For use with Cairn 2e by Yochai Gal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this character sheet compatible with Cairn 2e?▼
Yes — designed specifically for Cairn 2nd Edition. The 6 pages cover everything in the 2e core: attributes, HP, armor, deprived status, all 10 inventory slots with fatigue tracking, and dedicated pages for hirelings, beasts & vehicles, and the party roster.
What's the difference between the two PDFs?▼
The standard PDF is formatted for printing — clean layout, ready to print at home or at a copy shop. The fillable PDF lets you type directly into the fields on your device if you prefer digital play.
Do I need to create an account to download?▼
No. Click either download button and the PDF opens directly. No email, no sign-up, no catch.
Is this free to use at my table?▼
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