D&D 5e Horror in Hommlet- Tier 1

We are in Room B

Some villagers have disappeared, mainly those living on the outskirts. They seem to have packed their belongings and left without warning, abandoning their homes and farms. There were no signs of a struggle or violence—just a few families gone. And there are other troubling signs—
fewer people attend Calmert’s sermons at the church, and more are keeping to themselves

Here are my rules for character creation:
Use can use any combination of these allowed books (NO 2024 Players Handbook):
2014 Players Handbook
Sword Coast Guide
Volo's Guide to Monster
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Mordenkainen Presents Monsters of the Multiverse
Bigby Presents Glory of the Giants
Forgotten Realms Heroes of Faerum

For those who are new to my table, my tier 1 adventures, everyone starts at 1st level. For character stats use the point buy system and HP is max by class (plus CON bonus) for 1st level only, other levels the HP progression is the average HP by class (plus CON bonus). Starting equipment is by class and background and starting gold is by background. Optional on joining a faction.
For starting at tier 2, your character begins at Level 5, using the same rules for level 1 character creation (standard point buy, max hp for 1st level only, class and background starting gear etc), then at 2nd level and beyond the fixed hp + CON bonus by class and your class features, plus 500 GP, 40 Downtime Days (DT) and 1 potion of healing.

I will arrive early (about 30 minutes) before the start of the session to answer and/ or classify any character creation questions you might have.

No cost to play. You can support the store by simply making a snack purchase. Or... buy some D&D material and accessories.